The Perfume Library

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Black Phantom - Memento Mori

7.9

Kilian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Black Phantom - Memento Mori is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, woody base. Caribbean rum, coffee and cane sugar build the sweet, creamy side, while sandalwood and Java vetiver anchor it in dark, smoky wood. Spicy and oriental accents keep the sweetness soft but deep. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; daytime and office wear sit well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Its profile is close to Initio Side Effect and Mancera Aoud Café.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Uden Overdose

8.2

Xerjoff · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Xerjoff Uden Overdose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with a warm heart of ginger, coffee and tobacco flower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. The opening is bright citrus, lemon and bergamot giving a fresh edge. In the heart, ginger's spice, the roasted note of coffee and tobacco flower bring a sweeter warmth. It dries down to amber and musk, creamy and woody.

Valentino Uomo (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Valentino · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that pairs myrtle and bergamot with a heart of gianduja cream and coffee. It opens with a brief freshness from myrtle and bergamot; gianduja cream and coffee then take over the heart and turn it distinctly sweet. Cedar and white leather close it out, setting a powdery, creamy base of wood and leather. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while few pick summer. It is most often matched to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also notice a feminine side. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Comin Tuo have a close profile.

Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Rochas · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is a male fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet character leading the way. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. The heart brings musk, jasmine, lily of the valley and raspberry, a soft, lightly fruity floral note. In the base, coffee and vanilla push the sweetness towards gourmand, while sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody floor. Powdery and spicy touches run alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. Rochas Man Intense and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

Amore Caffè

8.1

Mancera · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mancera Amore Caffè is a unisex gourmand that pairs coffee with vanilla in a sweet, creamy style, and it suits cold-weather evenings best. Amaretto and coffee come first. In the heart, vanilla ice cream and speculaas cookies soften the scent into something creamy and lightly spicy. Vanilla, brown sugar and ambergris carry the base, keeping the sweetness warm and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and masculine in similar measure, so it sits comfortably on either side. Zimaya Tiramisũ Coco and Kayali Vanilla | 28 have a close profile.

Dubai - Turath

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Turath is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, oud and rose, and it leans towards evenings and cooler weather. It opens with peach, cinnamon and cardamom, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. In the heart, saffron, oud and rose form a floral and woody core. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweetens as it settles into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads most often as masculine, though it remains unisex. Nabeel Irth and The Dua Brand Heritage have a close profile.

Noa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cacharel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Noa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with freesia, peach, plum and peony, lifted by green notes into a light, juicy floral. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead while grass keeps the green thread going. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. It reads feminine. Fragonard Soleil and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bruno Banani Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bruno Banani · 2000

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Man Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's scent that opens with basil, star anise and lavender. Basil and lavender in the top notes keep it fresh, while star anise adds a light spiciness. In the heart, clove, coffee and caraway take the lead; at the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody footing. A synthetic touch and oriental tones round out the fresh, sweet accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters find it masculine and modern.

Coffee Addict

7.9

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where coffee and cocoa are softened by caramel and vanilla. The notes read as one whole: coffee and cocoa form the backbone, while caramel and vanilla pull it towards something creamy and sweet. A spicy touch takes the edge off, so it suggests a coffee-and-cocoa dessert more than a bakery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Scents by MOST Morning Coffee and Paris Corner Eternal Coffee have a close profile.

Ristretto Intense Café

7.9

Montale · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Ristretto Intense Café is a unisex scent that pairs coffee and rose water with the sweetness of toffee and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with rose water and coffee, and the heart holds coffee bean and rose. As it dries, white musk, toffee, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand softness. The floral and spicy accords stay in the background. Les Perles D'Orient Cafè d'Orient and Mazzolari Black Coffee have a close profile.

Black Opium Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that opens on mandarin and pear and settles into jasmine, orange blossom and a sweet vanilla base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and much less for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. The top carries green mandarin, pear and cinnamon, where fruity brightness is softened quickly by spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom lay down a floral veil. The base builds a sweet, powdery, creamy bed from several kinds of vanilla, patchouli and coffee. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

Coffee Break

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Coffee Break is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent that softens coffee with milk, and it leans towards everyday wear in fall and winter. It opens with coffee, red apple and lemon, the apple and lemon adding a light freshness over the coffee. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom absolute and spearmint bring a soft floral touch. The base of milk, sandalwood and cedarwood settles the scent into a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

1270

7.6

Frapin · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1270 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on raisin, cocoa and coffee that settles into tonka and vanilla. The top is led by raisin, cocoa, coffee and hazelnut, with candied bitter orange peel adding a slight edge to the sweetness. Linden tree, pepper and spices move into the heart and dry the fruity sweetness. The base of white honey, vanilla and gaiac wood leaves a warm, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as suited to either.

The Bewitching Yasmine

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine is a sweet, spicy floral that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is voted as a fragrance for women. It opens with cardamom and coffee, a spicy and faintly gourmand start. At the heart, jasmine and frankincense lead, and the floral side takes on a resinous warmth. Oud and vanilla settle into a sweet, woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Lattafa Raghba and Ormonde Jayne Muscat have a close profile.

The Only One (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral for women that suits fall and winter days. It opens with freesia, bergamot and pear, a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, Iris tingitana, coffee and violet push the floral side toward a powdery, gourmand direction. Amberwood, patchouli and heliotrope finish it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2 and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Iris Torréfié

7.8

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Iris Torréfié is a unisex scent that roasts a floral, sweet core with spice and coffee, and it suits fall and spring best. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom, the latter two giving a roasted, spicy edge. In the heart, Iris pallida concrete and ambrette bring a powdery, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and opoponax sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being faint. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Occasions are spread evenly across business, daily, evening and night wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Danner & Flemming Iris Trousseau and Gritti Giudecca have a close profile.

Divin'Enfant

7.1

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Divin'Enfant is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets the sweetness of heliotrope, vanilla and marshmallow against leather and tobacco. The notes in Divin'Enfant read as a single whole rather than in layers: heliotrope, vanilla and marshmallow give a creamy, powdery sweetness, while peach, neroli and orange blossom turn it floral. Leather, tobacco and coffee leave a smoky, leathery shadow behind it, and rose absolue Orpur® with patchouli rounds out the spicy side. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza

7.1

Valentino · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, softened by a sweet, woody touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and some wear it to the office. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern. Calabrian bergamot gives a bright, fresh opening. Coffee in the heart softens that freshness and adds a faintly sweet, spicy tone. Vetiver in the base sets a green, woody foundation. A synthetic facet also shows in the accords.

Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

7.7

Trussardi · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter days, pairing gourmand sweetness with a floral heart. It opens with coffee, cinnamon and hazelnut, spicy and roasted-sweet together. At the heart, tuberose absolute, coconut and jasmine sambac add a creamy, floral softness. The base of white musk, vanilla absolute and cedarwood dries down into a powdery, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it also draws masculine votes and sits comfortably as a unisex scent.