The Perfume Library

Jazz

8.8

Zernell Gillie · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Zernell Gillie Jazz is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of red mandarin orange against the sweet warmth of honey, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. A citrus and fruity opening gives way to honey, mahogany and tobacco in the heart. In the base, opoponax, ambergris, cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and white musk make it sweet, gourmand and resinous, with spicy and woody touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest it for nights out and evenings, and it also suits daily and leisure wear, while fewer pick it for the office.

Attar Oud Monarch

8.6

Bortnikoff · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bortnikoff Attar Oud Monarch is a dense, sweet and animalic unisex scent built around Papua and Thai oud, vanilla, cocoa and civet. It opens on magnolia and frangipani, a floral start. The heart brings tobacco, cinnamon, Himalayan rose and May rose, giving a spicy warmth. At the base, vanilla, cocoa and labdanum turn it gourmand and resinous, while civet and castoreum add a dark, leathery, animal edge. Oriental and woody tones carry the whole. Longevity is rated good, and most voters find it strong. Sillage is rated good as well. Its heavy build suits cooler weather and evening wear. Those after a close profile can look at Bortnikoff Oud Monarch (Extrait de Parfum) and Custodia Libertatis Bellum.

O-Fu-Jing

6.4

Rajani · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rajani O-Fu-Jing is a unisex perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a resinous, smoky, woody base, with a sweet, floral side; it has been discontinued. The top is grapefruit, bergamot and gin tonic; in the heart, poppy, osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral and fruity touch. In the base, vetiver, benzoin, cocoa, frankincense and ambergris turn it sweeter and dry it down warm, spicy and a little smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis and Mendittorosa Ithaka have a close profile.

Nuage Noir

8.7

Loumari · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Loumari Nuage Noir is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cocoa, tonka bean and cinnamon meet leather and suede; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads as unisex, and its dense, sweet, warm character leans towards cooler weather. It opens with a brief lift of bergamot, then the heart settles into a sweet, spicy warmth of cocoa, tonka bean and cinnamon. The base of leather, suede, papyrus and Atlas cedar grounds it in a woody, leathery finish. Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather and Pana Dora Imperial Wood have a close profile.

Pour Rêver (2024)

8.3

Violet · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Violet Pour Rêver is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spicy, resinous and woody tones, leaving a powdery, creamy finish. Pour Rêver lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, marron glacé and hazelnut, a sweet, nutty start. The heart of myrrh, cocoa and Iris pallida turns spicy and powdery. The base of frankincense, rum, gaiac wood and vanilla settles into a resinous, woody, creamy warmth.

Empyreal

7.5

Navitus Parfums · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Navitus Parfums Empyreal is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, pairing a fruity, gourmand sweetness with a smoky, woody base. It opens with plum and orange for a fruity start. In the heart, cocoa, suede, Venezuelan tonka bean and pastry push it towards a gourmand sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, birch tar and Java vetiver settles into something smoky, leathery and woody, while spicy and powdery touches keep the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure and evening wear, with nights out close behind. It reads as unisex, and Maison Margiela Jazz Club and MCM MCM Diamond have a close profile.

Tiramisù

7.9

Tuttotondo · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tuttotondo Tiramisù is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, creamy and powdery enough for relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and while more voters call it feminine, it reads as unisex too. It opens with pepper and pink pepper adding a light spice to cream and cocoa. Towards the heart, vanilla cream, biscuit and cocoa butter soften the sweetness. The base of cocoa absolute, bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, oriental trail. Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 and Prada Candy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tonka

8.0

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaco Tonka is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for fall and winter evenings, classed as a men's perfume. It opens with mint and lavender, then freesia, cherry and jasmine give the heart a floral, fruity softness. The base is led by cocoa, tonka bean, caramel and vanilla, while benzoin ties it into a resinous, powdery, creamy warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Character votes split between feminine, masculine and modern. Emir Delicieuse and Ex Nihilo The Irreverents have a close profile.

Noisette d'Asie

7.5

Katana

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Katana Noisette d'Asie is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a spicy, woody, resinous backdrop; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters give longevity a high score, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It opens with chocolate, hazelnut and Thai oud. Amber, cocoa, tobacco and oud form the heart, and the base settles into almond, pistachio, date, raisin and cardamom. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and earthy, with leathery and animal tones kept in the background.

Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao

7.6

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Borsari 1870 Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Apple blossom, freesia and lime give it a bright start. In the heart, jasmine and lily set a floral texture while raspberry and cocoa add sweetness and a soft gourmand touch. White musk, ambergris and cedarwood settle the base into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Portofino Donna and Patrizia Pepe Patrizia have a close profile.

Witching Hour

8.0

Dark Tales · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dark Tales Witching Hour is a smoky, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with the wearer without filling a room. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind. Votes split between masculine and feminine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with smoke, coffee bean and cocoa, a gourmand edge with some bite. The heart holds fermented mate, nagarmotha and tonka bean, and the base settles into black spruce, fir balsam, cypress, powder and oakmoss: woody, resinous and earthy. The sweetness softens the smoke, and a powdery feel runs through to the end.

Mhee

5.0

Siam 1928 · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Siam 1928 Mhee is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lime, lemon and bergamot with neroli, honey and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. After the citrus top, the heart brings neroli, ylang-ylang, nutmeg and honey, with floral and spicy sides softened by sweetness. The base settles on vetiver, cedar and cocoa, giving a woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground. Green and gourmand tones balance within the blend. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Pekji Zeybek have a close profile.

Iris Chypre Regal

8.0

Faizal Privée · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Faizal Privée Iris Chypre Regal is a powdery, green chypre that sets iris and violet absolute against bergamot, neroli and oakmoss. The top opens with a fresh citrus lift from bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange, while labdanum and French cypress add a resinous, green backdrop. At the heart, violet absolute and iris bring a powdery, floral turn. The base settles into oakmoss, Indian oud, musk, cocoa and milk, leaving an earthy, smoky, woody warmth. It is a unisex fragrance. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings as tentative. The fresh opening and earthy base suit cool and mild days. Tristano Onofri Femme and Molinard Chypre d'Orient have a close profile.

Cocoa Kimiya

7.6

Atelier des Ors · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

New York Broadway

7.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur New York Broadway is a unisex fragrance led by amber, fig and sandalwood, spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The scent runs sweet, gourmand and creamy. Amber and sandalwood lay a woody base, while fig and coconut add a soft fruitiness. Cinnamon and cardamom bring a spicy warmth, and bergamot with other citrus notes lightens the sweetness a little. Cocoa and resinous notes deepen it.

Vanilla Sin

6.9

Ellis Brooklyn · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by black cherry, hazelnut and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it leaves a trace that is neither close to the skin nor far-reaching. It reads as unisex, sweet and creamy. There are no season or occasion votes yet, and the longevity and sillage ratings come from only a small number of voters. The top opens with black cherry, vanilla and hazelnut. Towards the heart come frangipani, almond cream, cocoa and freesia, and the fruity sweetness turns creamy and gourmand. The base holds bourbon vanilla, Peru balsam and frankincense, with a spicy edge. Vanilla stays dominant throughout. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Gritti Duchessa have a close profile.

Harrow

7.7

Jinx · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Jinx Harrow opens with clove, tobacco smoke and white lily, then moves into cocoa and coffee: a sweet, smoky unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is unisex and wears comfortably on anyone. It has been discontinued. Clove and tobacco smoke lead the top, with white lily softening them. In the heart, vanilla, iris, cocoa and coffee bring a gourmand sweetness. Birch tar adds a smoky edge in the base, while amber, white musk and Indonesian sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Kerosene Followed and La Fede Toffee have a close profile.

Private Teahouse

6.2

Chasing Scents · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Chasing Scents Private Teahouse is a unisex scent that pairs peach and cocoa with smoke and Lapsang Souchong tea. It opens with peach, cocoa and smoke, the fruity sweetness resting on a smoky ground. In the heart, cedarwood and Lapsang Souchong tea add a woody, earthy note. The base of peach tree sap and labdanum turns the sweetness resinous and warm, with green and synthetic touches running through the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a smoky, sweet profile. Houbigant Patchouli Sauvage and Prada Moonlight Shadow have a close profile.

Cuir de Venise

6.7

Boucheron · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Boucheron Cuir de Venise is a unisex scent that sets a leathery, spicy edge against a sweet, gourmand core. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. With its warm, sweet build it sits more comfortably in cooler weather, and it suits men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Casamorati Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum) and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum). The top opens with cinnamon, cocoa and ginger, a spicy and sweet start. In the heart, patchouli, gaiac wood and papyrus lay a woody ground. The base of cocoa absolute, vanilla and cedarwood leaves it creamy and softly sweet.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

2.1 Cozé Verdé

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 2.1 Cozé Verdé is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green with bell pepper, lime and liquorice before settling into a leathery, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is led by bell pepper, lime, liquorice and fig tree sap, with tobacco and pepper adding a spicy edge. At the heart, patchouli, cocoa and coffee bring a gourmand warmth. Dry woods, precious woods and leather anchor the base, leaving a woody, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and see it as a daytime, leisure or office scent. Most call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Memo Paris Moroccan Leather and Aramis Modern Leather have a close profile.

Sign Your Power

6.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Sign Your Power is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out. The top is davana, Ceylonese cinnamon and Guatemala cardamom, so the spice comes first. In the heart, cocoa and plum turn it gourmand and fruity, with a creamy softness. The base of cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli adds a woody, resinous foundation. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, though few have voted. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure wear next. It reads masculine, with a synthetic edge. Rabanne 1 Million Royal and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir have a close profile.

Café M.

8.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Café M. is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, led by coffee and softened by spice and woody warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score both highly. The vote count is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the warm, dense profile suits cooler weather. It is presented as unisex. The opening brings coffee, rum and cocoa, a dark, gourmand start. In the heart, vanilla orchid, saffron and tonka bean turn it creamy and spicy-sweet. The base of amberwood and benzoin leaves a soft, woody ground.

Hip-Hop

8.2

Zernell Gillie · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zernell Gillie Hip-Hop is a unisex scent built around cognac, saffron and cocoa, with fresh, green and gourmand sides running through it. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Cognac and saffron set a warm, spicy backbone; cocoa and dark chocolate sweeten it, and labdanum adds a resinous depth. Bergamot, green notes and blackcurrant freshen the blend, while ambroxan, hedione and white musk settle everything onto a soft, clean base. Frank Frank No. 2 and Giulietta Capuleti Ritorno Amaro have a close profile.