The Perfume Library

I'm Home (Perfume)

6.8

Lush · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lush I'm Home is a sweet, gourmand unisex perfume built on benzoin, vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute. The scent reads as a single whole: a creamy vanilla and cocoa sweetness softened by the warmth of resinous benzoin. Spicy, earthy and animal touches balance the sugar and add a smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it moves easily either way. Lush Turmeric Latte (Perfume) and Lush Lord of Misrule (Perfume) have a close profile.

Tonka Fever

7.8

Parfumerie Particulière

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfumerie Particulière Tonka Fever is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is described as unisex. Tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa absolute carry it into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Ceylonese cinnamon, black pepper and pink pepper add spice, while Martinique rum brings warmth. Patchouli gives it a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base.

Oui Plus!

7.6

Kyse Perfumes

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kyse Perfumes Oui Plus! is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coffee, cocoa and biscuit, best suited to cold weather and evenings. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure time and evenings are its main uses. It reads more feminine than masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Coffee and cocoa absolute give it a sweet, dessert-like feel, while wholemeal biscuit and marshmallow keep it soft and creamy. Patchouli, styrax and Peru balsam add a spicy, resinous depth underneath.

Vanilified

7.1

Kerosene · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Vanilified is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on bourbon vanilla, vanilla and cocoa absolute over musk. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring behind them and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out. Voters call it modern, with feminine and masculine votes fairly close. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy. Vanilla leads, cocoa absolute adds a dark, gourmand richness, and musk softens everything. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background, while a woody, powdery side balances the sweetness. Louis Cardin Sacred and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

Mezcal Chocolat

7.2

French Cowboy · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

French Cowboy Mezcal Chocolat is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a sweet, creamy, smoky base, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Evening and night-out wear are picked most often, while leisure and daily use come well behind. It opens with chili, salted lime and Somalian frankincense. In the heart, cocoa absolute, rum and cade juniper pull it towards a gourmand, smoky character. The base of Virginia cedar wood, nagarmotha and vanilla dries down woody and sweet. Initio Side Effect and Borntostandout Sugar Addict have a close profile.

Choco Loco

8.3

Borntostandout · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Borntostandout Choco Loco is a dense gourmand built around cocoa, cream and fudge, sweet, creamy and lightly spicy, and worn by anyone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it is noticed on the skin and around you. The heavy sweetness suits cooler weather more comfortably, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens on cocoa butter, cocoa liqueur and cocoa; at the heart cream, condensed milk, sugar and fudge lead, while ginger liqueur adds a faint spice. The base of marshmallow, vanilla absolute, brown sugar and biscuit dough settles into a soft, milky sweetness, with musk and ambrette staying in the background. Dirty Milk and Milk Tea Whirl have a close profile.

Hedonist Iris

7.5

Viktoria Minya · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Viktoria Minya Hedonist Iris is a fresh, powdery floral that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt through the day without filling the room. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evenings are chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant absolute open fresh and lightly fruity. At the heart, orris butter sets a powdery base, and cocoa absolute pulls it toward something creamy and sweet. Cedarwood, musk and labdanum leave a warm, woody finish.

Boozy Boy

7.7

Superfumista

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Superfumista Boozy Boy is a unisex fragrance built on rum, cognac and cinnamon, with a fruity, sweet and spicy character. It opens with rum and cognac wrapped in cinnamon, clove and black pepper for a warm, spiced start. In the heart, plum, oak wood and cocoa absolute soften the sweetness and push it towards a woody, gourmand feel. The base of tonka bean, amber and woods leaves a resinous, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with office use less likely. Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special and Evody Noir d'Orient have a close profile.

Al Hayvaan (Elixir)

9.1

Duftkumpels

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftkumpels Al Hayvaan (Elixir) is a dense, animalic and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The scent runs along spicy, woody and earthy lines. Somalian hyraceum, Indian civet and Siberian castoreum build the animalic base, while Assam oud and Crete labdanum add a resinous weight. Kashmiri saffron absolute and Indian cinnamon bring the spice, and Bourbon vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute soften the harder edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn for leisure time, evenings and nights out. It sits equally well on men and women, a heavy, bold scent. Duftkumpels Ambre Oud Royale and Areej Le Doré Al Oud have a close profile.

Chelsea Nights

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Bond No. 9 Chelsea Nights is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent, a dark, warm evening fragrance with leathery and resinous edges. Saffron and cocoa absolute open with a sweet, spiced weight. In the heart, oud, tuberose, cedarwood and myrrh build a woody, resinous body. The base of vanilla, suede, patchouli and amber softens it, leaving an oriental, slightly leathery and at times synthetic character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud have a close profile.

Agrani / অগ্রণী

8.5

Byermia · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Byermia Agrani is a dark, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that pairs fruity sweetness with leather and smoke. Saffron, almond and cherry open sweet and spicy with a fruity edge. In the heart, leather and pipe tobacco absolute take over, pulling the scent towards smoky, leathery ground. A base of cocoa absolute, amber, Burmese oud, musk and castoreum closes it warm, powdery and slightly animalic. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure and for the office. It suits men and women alike and has a heavy, assertive character. Lattafa Pride Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold and Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Marbles Tear

8.7

Anomalous Parfum · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Anomalous Parfum Marbles Tear is a dense, sweet and woody unisex scent that sets floral and gourmand sides over an animalic, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Cocoa absolute, mandarin orange and resins come first, while jasmine and rose in the heart sit alongside the sweetness of the cocoa. The base holds kyara oud, assam oud, sandalwood, labdanum and musk, with castoreum and deer musk adding an animalic, creamy and powdery depth. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most point to winter and autumn, and to evenings and nights out. It reads comfortably on anyone, masculine or feminine. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur and Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Cacao Oudh have a close profile.

Fundamental (2023)

8.2

Rubini · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rubini Fundamental opens with fresh mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into darker notes like lavender, labdanum and leather, and it suits both men and women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, though business and evening settings also get a share. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top is grape, mandarin orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, lavender and clary sage bring a green, floral touch, while orris butter adds powder and beeswax and labdanum add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, leather and cocoa is woody, leathery and slightly animal. Rubini Fundamental (2015) and Karl Lagerfeld Jako have a close profile.

Soma

7.9

Noème · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Oud in Calvados

7.8

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Oud in Calvados is a unisex scent where oud meets apple brandy, reading fruity and sweet yet woody and smoky at once. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. The notes read as a single whole: oud, apple brandy and cocoa absolute build a sweet, gourmand base. Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar and oak wood frame it in dry, earthy wood. Pink pepper and Italian bergamot add a spicy brightness, while May rose brings a soft floral touch.

REA

7.5

Mallo · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Floral Curiosities - Briar Rose

7.1

Ineke · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ineke Floral Curiosities - Briar Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with fruit, sweet spice and a powdery edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as classic or modern. It opens with black raspberry and green apple, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, eglantine rose and sweet violet sit alongside clove, cardamom and cinnamon. The base turns sweet with cocoa absolute, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli grounds it lightly.

No 34: Vienna Chocolate Patchouli

7.5

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Meleg Perfumes No 34: Vienna Chocolate Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets cocoa absolute, vanilla absolute and patchouli against fresh citrus and raspberry; it has been discontinued. The top notes of raspberry, bergamot, orange and petitgrain give a bright, fruity start. Jasmine absolute, geranium and cedarwood carry it through a floral and woody middle. In the base, cocoa, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood lead, and the accords point to a spicy, resinous and earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way firmly. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses and Une Nuit Nomade Click Song.

Cacao Dreams (Parfum Extract)

8.3

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Annabel's Birthday Cake

8.6

Marissa Zappas

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marissa Zappas Annabel's Birthday Cake is a unisex gourmand built on lemon sugar, cake and cocoa absolute, with a sweet, floral and powdery character. Lemon sugar and heliotrope open it, while cake, tuberose and rose form a floral, sugary heart. The base of cocoa absolute, honeycomb and roasted tonka bean turns it into a creamy, warm dessert scent. Fruity and synthetic touches sit alongside the gourmand core. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and evenings; few pick it for the office. Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Her and Trussardi Sound of Donna have a close profile.

Vanilla in Armagnac

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Scents of Wood Vanilla in Armagnac is a gourmand, woody unisex scent that pairs cocoa and vanilla with citrus and cedarwood. The top is cocoa shell, bitter orange and lemon, so citrus and cocoa arrive together. In the heart, cocoa absolute and vanilla CO2 sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. Cedarwood sets a woody, spicy base underneath. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Xerjoff Naxos and Akro Awake have a similar 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.

1 + 1 - Adorem

8.8

Nez · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Nez 1 + 1 - Adorem is a unisex scent from 2022 that pairs a woody, resinous core with earthy, smoky shading; it has been discontinued. Patchouli and Somalian frankincense form the backbone. Cocoa absolute softens and darkens them, while vanilla tea keeps the sweetness in the background. The spicy, woody and smoky accords together give a warm, dry, slightly mysterious feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and although the number of votes is small, the rating is high and value for money is well regarded. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Teufelsküche Patchouly (Eau de Parfum) and Teufelsküche Gothic Poison have a close profile.

Cacao Oudh

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy