The Perfume Library

Boundless

8.1

Amouage · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Boundless is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of blood orange, cardamom and ginger against the warm, smoky depth of vanilla, myrrh and tobacco absolute. In the top, elemi resin and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start, while cardamom and ginger add spice. The heart turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, and the base settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky ground of myrrh, vetiver, tobacco absolute and cocoa absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Mandorle (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Mandorle Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around almond and cocoa, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Cocoa absolute, almond and tonka bean absolute open it, and rum, heliotrope, suede and cashmere wood form the heart. The base of vanilla, caramel, white musk and woody notes settles into a creamy, warm finish. Fruity and spicy touches add depth to the sweetness, while smoky and leathery edges keep it from turning cloying. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Bad Boy (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper, Italian bergamot and grapefruit against the sweetness of cocoa absolute and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and is chosen less for the office or daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with citrus and peppers: pink, black and white pepper add spice over bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, vetiver and clary sage give a dry, woody footing. The base brings a gourmand sweetness from cocoa absolute and tonka bean. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and sweet. Bad Boy Power Up Spray and Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Armani Code Satin

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Satin is a sweet, floral and creamy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, pear sorbet and ginger, a fruity freshness. Orange blossom, jasmine sambac absolute and neroli form a floral heart. It dries down to cocoa absolute, vanilla and praliné, a sweet, gourmand base, with patchouli adding some woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads clearly feminine.

Velvet Haze

7.0

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Velvet Haze is a sweet, powdery, gourmand unisex scent built on ambrette, patchouli and cocoa absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens soft, with ambrette and coconut water. Patchouli follows in the heart, adding an earthy, woody note. Musk and cocoa absolute settle the base into a creamy, sweet finish, while the floral and fruity accords stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

The Scent Private Accord for Her

7.9

Hugo Boss · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Her is a feminine, sweet and gourmand scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange gives a bright, fruity opening, while osmanthus adds a soft floral heart. The base of roasted tonka bean and cocoa absolute pulls it toward a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

Sundowner

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Sundowner is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent with a clear gourmand side. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is rarely chosen for summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Tobacco absolute, cypriol and patchouli build a woody, earthy and smoky base. Cinnamon adds spice, while vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa absolute sweeten it towards gourmand. Orange zest and bergamot lighten the density a little. Resinous and oriental accords give the whole a warm depth. Von Eusersdorff Classic Patchouli and Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli have a close profile.

A*Men Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Fantasm is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Citrus fruits and bergamot brighten the first impression, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Cocoa absolute and patchouli settle it onto a gourmand, creamy, earthy base; the overall feel is sweet, woody and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. It reads masculine and modern. Profumum Roma Luce and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme have a close profile.

Mystic Incense

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Mystic Incense is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around dried fruits, salted caramel and Somalian frankincense. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits right in the middle. It opens with dried fruits and salted caramel, a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, blond woods and Somalian frankincense pull it towards woody, smoky and spicy ground. Cocoa absolute deepens the base and rounds it into a warm oriental. The balance of sweetness and resin gives it a profile close to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner.

The Scent Private Accord for Him

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Him is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance, warm and softened by cocoa and fruity tones, suited to fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a modern streak runs through it. It opens with ginger adding a spicy lift. Towards the heart, maninka fruit and mocha sweeten it, and in the base cocoa absolute settles into a creamy, slightly powdery gourmand floor. A woody backdrop keeps it dry. Hugo Boss The Scent Absolute for Him and The Scent Magnetic for Him have a close profile.

Paris Chéri

8.0

Astrophil & Stella · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Astrophil & Stella Paris Chéri is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by citrus and spice. Paris Chéri is rated as long-lasting with good sillage. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer gets only a small share. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it can pass as unisex. It opens with a lively, spicy start of pink pepper, bergamot, cassia leaf and cardamom. In the heart, cocoa and coffee absolute soften alongside iris, lily of the valley and heliotrope, turning powdery and creamy. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin settles it into a sweet, gourmand finish.

Sugar Addict

7.6

Borntostandout · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Borntostandout Sugar Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance, dense and creamy like a confection, with touches of spice and smoke. Sugar, vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute lead the scent, while coffee and rum deepen the sweetness and cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. Tonka bean and labdanum absolute build a creamy, faintly smoky base, and cashmere wood gives it a woody frame. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The Dua Brand Blissful Sugar and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Vicious Cacao

7.8

Maison Tahité · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Vicious Cacao is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cocoa absolute, salted caramel and rum. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits comfortably in leisure time and evening outings. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Pink pepper, rum and raspberry open with a light spicy, fruity touch. In the heart, cocoa absolute softens beside narcissus, jasmine and amber; the base of salted caramel, sandalwood, saffron and benzoin leaves a creamy, powdery warmth. Oakmoss adds a faint woody depth to the sweetness.

Rose Rouge

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Rouge is a floral, fruity unisex scent whose sweet, gourmand and powdery sides are built around rose and cocoa. It begins with French blackcurrant absolute and pink pepper, a fruity brightness with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Turkish rose and cocoa absolute take over, and the scent turns sweet, somewhere between floral and gourmand. Patchouli and vetiver in the base ground that sweetness with an earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also gets votes for daytime and office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Novellista Couture Chic and Valentino Valentino Donna have a close profile.

Bee

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ellis Brooklyn Bee is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's fragrance led by honey, cinnamon and vanilla, and most voters place it in fall and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin but lasts. It gets the most votes for evening and leisure, and it also works for daytime and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with rum and davana, and the heart brings cinnamon, honey and bran absolute. The base of cocoa absolute, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness. Zeromolecole Geco and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Dark Rebel Rider

7.8

John Varvatos · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider pairs bitter orange, saffron and patchouli in a leathery, sweet and spicy scent that suits cool-weather evenings, and it reads as a men's fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring after them. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens sharp and spicy with bitter orange, saffron and citron. In the heart, black violet, osmanthus and labdanum add a softer, powdery and resinous layer. The base of patchouli, Russian leather, cocoa and vanilla dries down sweet, earthy and smoky. Juicy Couture Dirty English and G Parfums Young Hunter have a close profile.

Horizon

6.7

Davidoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Davidoff Horizon is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and rosemary against a dry, spicy heart of pepper, nutmeg and cedarwood. Citrus and rosemary lead at first, with ginger adding a little warmth. In the heart, pepper and nutmeg bring the spice, while sesame and patchouli pull it toward an earthy tone. Vetiver and cocoa absolute soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, green and woody, with fruity and sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans toward leisure, business and daily use, and half of the voters call it masculine, with many also finding it classic. Camp David Blue and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Cacao Aztèque (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Cacao Aztèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent where cocoa absolute, leather and sandalwood meet a spicy floral heart. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens with black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom for a spicy start. In the heart, rum absolute, orchid and tuberose absolute add a sweet floral note. The base dries down to leather, cocoa absolute and sandalwood, woody and warm. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Mystic Sugar

7.7

Coreterno · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Coreterno Mystic Sugar is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange, almond blossom and pineapple for a fruity brightness. In the heart, cocoa absolute, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, softened by jasmine and tonka bean. The base of amber, vanilla absolute and sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery, faintly smoky sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal have a close profile.

Lao Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Lao Oud Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Laotian and Indian oud with the sweetness of cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean, in a woody, smoky and spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, with a classic character next. It opens with magnolia and pink pepper. The heart of chamomile, beeswax absolute, cinnamon, Peru balsam and cocoa absolute adds a sweet, spicy warmth. In the base, oud, birch tar and gaiac wood set a smoky, earthy woodiness, softened by coffee, vanilla and tonka bean. Bortnikoff Attar Lao Oud and Rania J. Ambre Loup have a close profile.

Y Live

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y Live is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic, fruity side is softened by a light sweetness. It opens with pear, grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, a citrus brightness with a fruity texture. In the heart, geranium absolute and orange blossom absolute smooth the opening. In the base, tonka bean and cocoa absolute round off the sweetness, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, followed by business and sport. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Sweet

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Sweet is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance built on candied cherry, cocoa absolute and iris. Sweet has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with winter close behind; daily wear and leisure lead, though some choose it for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern edge. It opens with candied cherry, sweet and fruity. In the heart, iris adds a soft powdery layer while angelica and cocoa absolute pull it towards gourmand. Cashmeran and musk in the base keep that sweetness on a soft, synthetic ground. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Lolita Lempicka So Sweet have a close profile.

Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

The 7 Virtues · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, creamy, woody character, best suited to fall and spring days. Most voters pick fall and spring, and see it as a leisure or daily scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters find it masculine. The top has violet, coconut milk and cardamom, joined by myrrh absolute. In the heart, cedarwood, frankincense and vanilla take over, and the base of cocoa absolute and Sri Lankan sandalwood grounds the sweetness in wood. A spicy touch stays in the background of the creamy blend.

TriBeCa

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Bond No. 9 TriBeCa is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green body against gourmand sweetness and a creamy feel, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with green hazelnut and cocoa absolute; at the heart, cedarwood and jasmine sambac absolute give it a floral, woody balance. The base of moss, caramel and ambroxan keeps the green side going while the caramel softens and sweetens everything. The overall feel is powdery, spicy and slightly synthetic. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn, though winter and spring have plenty of backing too; leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Ramón Monegal #Love Reaction and SweDoft Delilah have a close profile.