The Perfume Library

FL 2018 / FL/18

7.2

A.N Other · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

A.N Other FL 2018 / FL/18 is a unisex perfume that opens with saffron, cotton candy and elemi resin and dries down to leather and labdanum, pairing sweetness and spice on a leathery base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer trailing far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and nights out follow closely. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. The top is saffron, cotton candy and elemi resin, spicy and sweet. In the heart, Brazilian maté, night-blooming jasmine and ambrette add a floral, slightly powdery softness. The base of leather, labdanum, Kashmiri musk and amberwood dries down resinous and woody.

Musc X

6.4

Borntostandout · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Musc X is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet opening with a creamy, resinous musk. Frankincense resin leads, while cotton candy and cistus absolute sit in the heart, so the sweetness is tempered by a resinous, spicy edge. The base leans on amber, ambroxan, benzoin, ambrette seed absolute and musk, drying down into a synthetic, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone after a smooth musk that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. The Dua Brand Marked by X and Bujairami Musk Burn have a close profile.

Vesevo

7.6

Mine Perfume Lab · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mine Perfume Lab Vesevo pairs the sweetness of cashmere wood and cotton candy with the smoky, earthy depth of oud and patchouli, in a unisex composition. It opens soft and sweet with cashmere wood and cotton candy. The heart of frankincense, cypriol and patchouli adds a resinous, spicy, earthy weight. Musk, oud and woody notes settle it onto a dry, smoky base, where the woody character outweighs the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and far fewer pick it for the office. Its unisex build suits anyone looking for a rich, dense scent, whatever their gender.

#Love Reaction

7.7

Ramón Monegal · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ramón Monegal #Love Reaction is a unisex scent that pairs a floral opening with a sweet, gourmand and creamy texture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and still makes itself felt around you. Its character is not tied to one gender and suits both men and women. It opens with jasmine, cedarwood and bergamot. In the heart, vanilla, moss and sandalwood soften the composition. Caramel, musk and cotton candy dominate the base, and the scent dries down to a powdery, synthetic sweetness. A spicy touch stays in the background of this sugary structure.

Dulce Fundamentum

8.4

Lumi · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lumi Dulce Fundamentum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out. It opens with rum, caramel, hazelnut and chocolate. In the heart, amber, honey, almond milk and vanilla soften it into a creamy sweetness. The base of white musk, cotton candy and tonka bean settles it down, while a powdery, spicy touch keeps it from turning too sugary. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick evening, night out and daily wear, and the office comes last. Being unisex, it suits women and men alike. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Extratto White Snow have a close profile.

Candy Yum-Yum

6.6

M∙A∙C · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M∙A∙C Candy Yum-Yum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance built around pink guava, vanilla and cotton candy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is a women's fragrance. It opens with pink guava, a juicy fruity sweetness. In the heart, cherry blossom and Iris tingitana add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of cotton candy and vanilla pulls it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic edge running through the accords. Nature Blossom Coco Vanilla and The Dua Brand Guava Candy Swirl have a close profile.

Delicious Cotton Candy

6.9

Gale Hayman · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gale Hayman Delicious Cotton Candy is a sweet, gourmand scent with a floral and fruity side, made for women. Plum, strawberry and clementine carry the fruit, while cotton candy, caramel and brown sugar push it firmly towards sweetness. Vanilla and musk add a creamy, powdery softness, and lily of the valley brings a light floral touch. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though only a small number of votes stand behind the 7.3 longevity score. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Petra Viola

7.6

Lattafa · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Petra Viola is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery texture. It opens with pink pepper, violet and raspberry, so fruit and flower arrive together. In the heart, jasmine, cotton candy and lily of the valley add a soft, gourmand sweetness and a powdery feel. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood in the base set that sweetness on a woody footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its value for money is also rated favourably. Its profile is close to Engelsrufer Love and Michael Bublé By Invitation.

Originals pour Homme

6.7

Adidas · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adidas Originals pour Homme opens with cotton candy, coriander and nutmeg, a fresh, citrusy and sweet fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes pair the sweetness of cotton candy with the spice of coriander and nutmeg. In the heart, citrus fruits, mint, liquorice and curaçao take over, giving it a fruity, bright feel. Vanilla, woody notes and vetiver in the base soften the sweetness and add a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for sport, leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bisous Bisous

8.2

Pierre de Velay · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre de Velay Bisous Bisous is a unisex scent that opens fresh with mandarin orange and bergamot, then turns sweet with cherry and geranium in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters place it mostly on nights out, leisure time and evenings, with daily and office wear less common. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The opening pairs mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and Provençal lavender for a bright start. In the heart, cherry and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness while geranium brings a floral note. The base settles into vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber, with cotton candy pushing it sweeter.

Sweet Lollipop

7.5

Jeanne Arthes · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jeanne Arthes Sweet Lollipop is a sweet, fruity, gourmand fragrance for women built on cinnamon, orange, cotton candy and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon and orange, a spicy fruit brightness. Nutmeg and ginger carry that spice through the heart, and the base of cotton candy and vanilla pulls it towards a creamy, sugary finish. The overall impression is a playful, distinctly synthetic candy scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings, and rarely for the office. Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit and Theodoros Kalotinis Gingerbread Dough have a close profile.

Play It Pin Up (2013)

5.2

Playboy · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Pin Up is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that sets peach nectar and pineapple over jasmine and cotton candy; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach nectar, Victoria pineapple and bergamot, a fresh and juicy start. In the heart, star jasmine, cotton candy and wild rose bring a floral sweetness. The base of praliné, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a gourmand, woody ground, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, while the other seasons sit close together. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and business. Montale Wild Pears and Montale Intense Cherry have a close profile.

Elixir

8.7

Armaf

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Armaf Elixir is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of raspberry and apricot against cotton candy and leather, with a strongly gourmand character. The top opens with fruity notes, raspberry, apricot and leathery notes together. In the heart, lily of the valley and cotton candy add a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of frankincense, musk, leather and patchouli settles it onto a woody, slightly smoky, leathery foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. Its dense sweetness suits cooler weather best. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Al Ambra Loren and Xerjoff Opera have a close profile.

Sweet Sticky Things

6.2

Ganache Parfums · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ganache Parfums Sweet Sticky Things is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on popcorn, waffle cone and cotton candy, much like a fairground stall. Caramel and hard candy sweetness comes first, while popcorn and waffle cone add a dry, toasted texture. Sea breeze lightens the sugar a little. The accords add a fruity, synthetic side and a touch of spice. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. It has been discontinued. It suits anyone who likes sweet scents, men and women alike. Ganache Parfums Cheat Day and Theodoros Kalotinis Cotton Candy have a close profile.

Nọ 4 - Candy

7.9

Thomas Kosmala · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Thomas Kosmala Nọ 4 - Candy is a unisex fragrance with a floral, fruity sweetness that smells like candy. The top opens on cherry and red fruits, and in the heart tiaré and raspberry blossom pull that fruity sweetness in a floral direction. The base of vanilla, cotton candy and caramel takes over, leaving a gourmand, slightly synthetic sugary finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes these figures a rough guide only. It has a playful, sweet profile that suits anyone. Zara Delicious Crush and Sabon Girlfriends - Candy Blossom have a close profile.

Signature for Her

7.4

Carlo Colucci · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carlo Colucci Signature for Her is a floral, fruity women's fragrance in which magnolia, bergamot and red fruits lean on the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It opens light and sweet with magnolia, bergamot, red fruits, cotton candy and plum blossom. In the heart, vanilla, cashmere, tonka bean, benzoin and rose turn it creamy and powdery. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and musk, kept warm by amber and cypress. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from few votes. With its sweet, fruity, feminine character it sits closer to everyday wear. Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Miss Dream have a close profile.

Cotton Candy

6.7

Body Fantasies

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Body Fantasies Cotton Candy is a sweet, fruity-gourmand women's fragrance built around raspberry, sugar, strawberry and cotton candy. It opens with raspberry and citrus notes, then moves into a heart of sugar, strawberry and cotton candy. The base softens it with musk, caramel and vanilla cream. The overall impression is sweet, fruity and clearly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. Most who rated its value for money found it good. Oakcha Pink Euphoria and Oakcha Berry Bonbon have a close profile.

Cotton Candy Clouds

8.4

Bath & Body Works

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bath & Body Works Cotton Candy Clouds is a sweet, fruity and gourmand women's fragrance built around cotton candy and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin as a soft sweetness rather than a heavy trail. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative, but the scent reads as feminine overall. Cream and vanilla form a smooth, creamy base, while cotton candy adds a light confectionery sweetness. Berries brighten the sugar a little, and the synthetic accord gives it a fragrance-like finish rather than a dessert one. The sweet, creamy line stays dominant throughout. Zara Cocoa Sunset and Bath & Body Works Boardwalk Taffy have a close profile.

Magnetic Candy (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Fine'ry · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Fine'ry Magnetic Candy Eau de Parfum pairs candied violet, cotton candy and pink pomelo in a sweet, fruity scent made for women. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the ratings come from a small number of voters. With its sweet, gourmand build, it reads clearly feminine. Cotton candy gives the scent its soft sweetness, while candied violet adds a floral touch. Pink pomelo brings a citrus lift that keeps the sugar in check. The overall impression is sugary and playful, with a synthetic edge.

Super Fairy

7.5

Lush · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Lush Super Fairy is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against cotton candy sweetness, powdery and creamy in feel; it has been discontinued. Lemon, lime and Chinese litsea cubeba carry the citrus. Cotton candy and vanilla absolute pull it towards a gourmand sweetness, while musk softens everything onto a powdery, creamy base. Fruity and floral shades lead, with a bright, synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back this, so treat it as a rough guide. It reads young, sugary and cheerful, and suits men and women alike.

Sideshow (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Gri Gri · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Gri Gri Sideshow Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent edged with leather and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the sample is small, so treat those ratings cautiously. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Chewing gum opens it; in the heart, cotton candy and candied apple give it a sweet, synthetic funfair feel. In the base, leather, hyraceum and tolu balm pull that sweetness towards something smoky and animal, with a spicy warmth underneath.

12:00 (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Noyz · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Noyz 12:00 Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent in which jasmine, saffron and pink pepper meet raspberry and cotton candy. The top is jasmine, saffron and Australian pink pepper, with the spice resting on a sweet floral base. In the heart, raspberry and blond woods add a soft fruitiness. The base of cotton candy, French oakmoss and ambroxan closes the scent in a powdery, creamy and slightly synthetic sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the votes behind these ratings are few. The sweet, powdery character, with its woody backbone and a touch of spice, sits comfortably on skin of any gender. M. Micallef Glamour and Odyssey Nephophile have a close profile.

Ellen (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Ellen Tracy · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Tracy Ellen Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets floral, fruity sweetness over a powdery, earthy base, with a soft character that suits easy everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business settings a fair third. It opens with cotton candy, aniseed and peach for a sweet, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and water lily carry the floral side. In the base, patchouli and sandalwood give an earthy, woody footing, softened by vanilla and musk. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sugarful (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Michel Germain · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Michel Germain Sugarful Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance with a gourmand, creamy character. It opens with mandarin orange and woodland strawberry, a bright, sugary fruit. In the heart, pink peony and cotton candy keep the sweetness going while softening it. Sandalwood and musk leave a creamy base, and the synthetic accord gives the whole a playful, candy-like feel. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin with a measured trail. Only a few votes back these ratings, so they are a rough guide. It suits those who enjoy sweet, fruity scents.