The Perfume Library

Red Delicious Men

7.1

DKNY · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Red Delicious Men is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and cognac, then turns fruity and sweet at the heart with mandarin orange, apple liqueur and bergamot. The base of sandalwood, moss and coffee absolute adds a gourmand, woody footing, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side, and suits leisure time and nights out best. Its profile is close to Gisada Ambassador for Men and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks.

Dark Knight (Parfum Extract)

7.8

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight (Parfum Extract) is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Evening and night-out wear lead, while daily use trails behind. Voters split between masculine and feminine, leaning slightly masculine. As a whole it reads sweet and creamy, with a gourmand feel. Dark chocolate, coffee absolute and rum sit at the centre of that sweetness, softened by sugar cane and almond. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver build a woody, faintly smoky base, and heliotrope adds a powdery softness.

Round Midnight

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Round Midnight is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters recommend it mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear getting a smaller share. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with cognac, rum absolute, red mandarin orange and cinnamon, a boozy, fruity warmth. Toward the heart it turns floral and powdery, with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris resting on coffee absolute and burley tobacco. The base settles into creamy, resinous and woody tones from Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood.

Pepe Jeans for Him

6.4

Pepe Jeans · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pepe Jeans for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple with the sweet warmth of coffee absolute and vanilla. Citrus and pineapple lead at the start, while French lavender and nutmeg add a light, spicy, aromatic touch in the heart. The base of woods, amber, vanilla and coffee absolute leaves a gourmand sweetness. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out following behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Zara Man Uomo and Joop! Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

Dewaniya

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya is a dense, oriental unisex scent where rose, spice and oud meet on a resinous, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it holds its place on skin and in the air for a long time. Few people have rated it, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, Persian saffron and absinth; in the heart, Damask rose, tobacco, honey and cocoa add a sweet, creamy warmth. In the base, Cambodian and Bengal oud, leather, myrrh and labdanum dominate, while sandalwood and musk soften the mix. Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère and Dewaniya Cœur have a close profile.

Dark Heart of Papua

8.7

N•O•A•M · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua is a smoky, animalic and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, New Guinean patchouli and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece: Papua oud and smoked wood form a dark woody core, while Java vetiver and oakmoss add an earthy, green edge. Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac and red champaca carry the floral side, and castoreum and hyraceum give it a leathery, animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and favor leisure, night out and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Prin Rahassanai and TSVGA Fiona have a close profile.

Pistache

7.9

LM Parfums · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

LM Parfums Pistache is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. It opens on pistachio cream. The heart brings white blossoms, cocoa absolute and coffee absolute, which turn the scent soft but dark and edible. The base of musk, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute dries down with a spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and night-out wear, while daytime and office use stay in the background. Khadlaj Caffé Latte and Al Rehab French Coffee have a close profile.

Joe

7.2

Ganache Parfums · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ganache Parfums Joe is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around coffee, espresso and vanilla. Coffee, coffee absolute and espresso lead, sweetened by maple sugar and vanilla, while amber and sandalwood form a warm, woody base underneath. It reads sweet and creamy, with spicy and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, with some choosing evening and night out. It has been discontinued. Kerosene Followed and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict have a close profile.

Cafe Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

DSH Perfumes · 1997

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cafe Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy gourmand that sets the warmth of coffee against a soft, resinous background, and it is worn by anyone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It stays noticeable well after it dries. Its dense, warm build and prominent sweetness make it present in a crowd, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, pimento and bergamot, giving a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Siam benzoin, labdanum and Bulgarian rose otto add a floral and resinous warmth. The base of tolu balm, coffee absolute and vanilla absolute leaves a sweet, earthy and slightly smoky finish. Annette Neuffer Arabica and Sana Jardin Tiger by Her Side have a close profile.

Chypre Chrysantheme

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Chrysantheme is a unisex chypre that sets lemon, jasmine and rose against a base of oakmoss, patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high. It is written for men and women alike, without a gender lean. It opens with the freshness of lemon, bergamot and lime, softened by jasmine and rose. The heart brings hyacinth, lily of the valley, chrysanthemum and honey forward. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla dominate, while sandalwood and musk give it an earthy, animalic, powdery chypre character. Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse and Truffe Blanche have a close profile.

Ruby Wood

7.4

Exaltatum · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Exaltatum Ruby Wood is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone who likes a dense, full-bodied fragrance, whether masculine or feminine. It opens with coriander, cardamom, pink pepper and red berries, while tangerine and blackcurrant round out the fruit. In the heart, rose, violet, raspberry and coffee absolute come forward. The base settles into myrrh, sandalwood, labdanum and oud, adding a smoky, woody depth.

Bitter Sweet

8.1

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Bitter Sweet is a unisex gourmand that lives up to its name, pairing cocoa and coffee with spice and wood for a sweet scent with a bitter edge. Cocoa, cocoa absolute and coffee absolute form the core. Vanilla orchid and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten it, while bitter orange adds a fruity lift. Cardamom brings spice, Mysore sandalwood adds woodiness, and amber supplies warmth. The sweet, gourmand side is held in check by spicy, earthy and oriental tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and has been discontinued. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Atelier des Ors Cocoa Kimiya have a close profile.

Morah

7.8

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Pryn Parfum Morah is a unisex scent that pairs oakmoss, tobacco and Indian tuberose, setting floral and spicy sides against a dark woody base; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Gardenia and Indian tuberose bring heavy white flowers, sitting beside black pepper, cumin and civet with their spicy, animalic edge. Oakmoss and sandalwood form a woody backbone, while tobacco and opium add a smoky, resinous depth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, characterful build suits both men and women.

Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire (2022)

8.5

Azman · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Azman Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud with leathery and resinous sides, an intense oriental character written as a unisex scent. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and makes its presence felt. It opens with clove, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg for a spicy warmth, while pomegranate and coffee absolute add a dark, fruity edge. Toward the heart, tobacco, leather and rose come forward. In the base, frankincense, Thai and Assam oud, vanilla and amber build a sweet, resinous, smoky foundation.

Vanilla Era (2023)

4.7

Boy Smells · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Woody

Boy Smells Vanilla Era is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance with a creamy, slightly powdery character built around vanilla absolute, coffee and amber. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend: vanilla absolute and coffee absolute carry the sweetness and creaminess, while black amber and frankincense add an oriental warmth. Saffron and Madagascar pepper draw a spiced edge, and cashmere wood and Indian papyrus lay a woody base. White tulip and beetroot give the sweetness a faintly earthy, powdery softness. Its sillage is rated weak, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin, though few people have voted, so that view is tentative. With its sweet, warm profile it suits cooler days better, and it works equally well on men and women.

Coffee and Chocolate / Кофе и шоколад

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Zworykina Coffee and Chocolate / Кофе и шоколад is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets coffee and cocoa absolutes beside jasmine and rose. It opens with bitter orange, black pepper and frankincense, where citrus freshness meets spice and resin. In the heart, coffee and cocoa absolutes join jasmine and rose. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver and labdanum settles it into a creamy, earthy, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate: it makes itself known without filling the room. It suits both men and women and sits closer to the skin. Pupa Vamp! (Black) and Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Tütün have a close profile.

Paradise

8.7

Sherwood · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise is a unisex fragrance where rose, oud and tobacco take the lead, in a floral, spicy and woody frame. The top holds cardamom, lemon, bergamot and coffee; in the heart Bulgarian rose, Philippine oud, jasmine sambac and violet dominate. The base brings tobacco absolute, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but it clearly wears dense and leaves a trail. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Intensity

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kenneth Cole Intensity opens with pink pepper, cardamom and white leather, a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent. Intensity has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine and suits men and women alike. It begins with the spice of pink pepper and cardamom against soft white leather. The heart of nutmeg, tobacco and saffron adds an earthy, spicy warmth, and the base of tonka bean, woods and coffee absolute sweetens it into a creamy, powdery finish. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Leather have a close profile.

Cocoa Sandalwood

7.1

Sonoma Scent Studio · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Forbidden Bloom

7.5

Mabelle O'Rama · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mabelle O'Rama Forbidden Bloom is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity, powdery and creamy touches over a woody base. Its sillage is rated moderate, so it carries a fair distance without filling the room, though the small number of votes makes that a loose guide. Being unisex, it reads as open to both men and women. The scent is built from the fruity freshness of pear and peach, with gardenia and frangipani giving a creamy floral body. Coffee absolute, musk, cedarwood and ambergris add a woody, powdery depth underneath.

Coffee Tabac

7.4

Ahom World · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ahom World Coffee Tabac is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs coffee and tobacco notes with vanilla, sandalwood and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with tobacco flower, onycha and coffee, then moves into a spicy, floral heart of nutmeg, jasmine, coffee absolute and tuberose. The base sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and musk, while Mysore sandalwood, tobacco absolute and Indian oud add a resinous, earthy, leathery depth. Castoreum, civet and patchouli bring an animal edge, and the whole reads creamy, gourmand and oriental. Miyaz Perfume Fleur Tabac and Pictura Fragrans Kopi Luwak have a close profile.

DSH Perfumes · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ashenfume · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinx · 2024