The Perfume Library

Vanille 12:00

7.5

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Dell'Oro Vanille 12:00 is a unisex vanilla scent that leans towards relaxed, everyday wear in spring and fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with the office not far behind. The top opens with bergamot, pear and mandarin orange, fruity and bright. In the heart, cream, vanilla and rose take over, sweetening it and adding a powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, caramel and cedarwood keeps the gourmand side going, while floral and fruity accords balance the sweetness. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Vanilla at Noon! and Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre.

Muse

8.3

Khadlaj · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Khadlaj Muse is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that sets a floral heart on a sweet, creamy and powdery base. It opens with almond, bergamot and orange blossom, the bergamot lightening the sweetness a little. At the heart, cream, jasmine and iris soften the flowers into a powdery mood. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and white musk closes it warm and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Its value for money is rated high. L'Erbolario Bouquet d'Oro and Dossier Floral Marshmallow have a close profile.

Mond

8.4

Slumberhouse · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Slumberhouse Mond is a unisex gourmand that sets fruity, sweet notes like plum, sour cherry and honey against the warmth of amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Plum, sour cherry and raspberry read like a sweet fruit compote, while honey, cream, marzipan and vanilla soften it into something creamy. Spices, gaiac wood and sandalwood build a woody frame, and amber and balsam add a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Pana Dora Moonlight and Bishop Bonne Nuit 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.

Inspired Warmth for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Mexx · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Mexx Inspired Warmth for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh but sweet-leaning feminine scent that opens on mandarin orange and rhubarb and settles into vanilla, benzoin and cream. Mandarin orange, rhubarb and red fruits make a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral lightness, with cedarwood holding it in place. The base of benzoin, white musk, cream and vanilla closes the scent on a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine. DKNY Nectar Love and Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Red Musk have a close profile.

Hilfiger Woman Pear Blossom

7.1

Tommy Hilfiger · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger Woman Pear Blossom is a fresh, floral fragrance for women, with a fruity sweetness and a light gourmand touch. Pear and pear blossom sit at the centre, with neroli and raspberry rounding out the fresh, fruity side. Cream and roasted tonka bean soften the sweetness and add a gourmand warmth, while cinnamon and spices leave a slight edge. Sandalwood and cedar lay a woody base underneath. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it reads as feminine and modern. Montale Wild Pears and Rabanne Lady Million Lucky have a close profile.

Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait

9.1

Fragrance Du Bois · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait is a unisex scent that pairs plum and oud in a sweet, creamy, gourmand style, leaning towards evenings and nights out. It opens with plum, clove and Italian bergamot Orpur®, where fruity sweetness is held in check by spice. The heart turns soft and creamy with rum, cream and Indian tuberose Orpur®. Indonesian patchouli and oud settle into a woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call its character modern, with feminine and masculine votes close together. Parfums d'Elmar Momona and Parfums d'Elmar Kaya have a close profile.

Jaipur Chai

7.4

Ineke · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ineke Jaipur Chai is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that pairs a milky tea feel with a gourmand, creamy warmth. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom, black tea and clove, spices that give a dry, warming tea character. In the heart, cedarwood, gaiac wood and rose set a woody, lightly floral base. In the base, suede, vanilla, cream and musk soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without leaving a heavy trail. It reads equally well on men and women. Its profile is close to Bettina Barty Vanilla (Eau de Toilette) and Baruti Chai (Extrait de Parfum).

Ambrosia Imperiale (Extrait de Parfum)

6.9

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Ambrosia Imperiale Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by rum, banana, caramel and vanilla. It opens with Brazilian orange, davana, rum and banana for a fruity sweetness, while Ceylonese cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The heart brings jasmine, amberwood, date and orchid. The base of saffron, benzoin, cream, caramel, musk and vanilla settles into a creamy, dense sweetness. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Most voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Fall and winter are the seasons voters pick most, and leisure, night out and evening wear score about equally. It suits men and women alike. Rabanne Strong Me and Parfums d'Elmar Blue Banana have a close profile.

Deity

8.1

Ataraxia · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ataraxia Deity is a unisex gourmand built on cherry jam, honey and cream, tied to blond tobacco and cocoa butter in a sweet, creamy and slightly smoky style. It opens with cherry jam, honey and cream, while ume and cape gooseberry add a fruity edge to the sweetness. In the heart, blond tobacco, beeswax absolute and condensed milk come forward, softened by cocoa butter. The base of amber, benzoin, vanilla and myrrh leaves a warm, resinous and smoky trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and is noticed around you. The dense sweetness and resinous smoke sit more comfortably in cooler weather. It reads unisex. Ataraxia Deity - A+O Awards Edition and Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan have a close profile.

Lemon Delight

8.9

Superfumista · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Superfumista Lemon Delight is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of lemon with a creamy, vanilla-sweet gourmand side. Voters find its longevity and sillage good: it leaves a noticeable trail without turning heavy. It sits comfortably on both men and women and suits everyday wear. It opens with peppermint, Italian lemon zest and limoncello, which give it a cool, bright start. In the heart, pastry and cream soften it into something sweet and bakery-like. Cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla absolute leave a dry, clean, creamy base, while the citrus, green and fresh accords run throughout. Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride

8.2

House of Matriarch · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco, cocoa and spice; it has been discontinued. Vanilla tobacco leads, with cocoa and cream adding richness and spices giving the sweetness a warm edge. Assam oud and musk provide a woody, slightly powdery base, while crimson clover stays in the background. The overall impression is oriental, dense and edible. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch have a close profile.

Gingerbread

8.1

Pineward · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pineward Gingerbread is a warm, sweet unisex gourmand led by cinnamon, ginger and molasses. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but the sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove form a spicy frame. Molasses, brown sugar and vanilla sweeten it, while cream, milk and butter keep it soft and creamy. Eastern black walnut and wheat absolute add a faintly woody, baked touch. Theodoros Kalotinis Gingerbread Dough and Kilian Intoxicated have a close profile.

Mint Cocoa

8.2

Pineward · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pineward Mint Cocoa pairs peppermint absolute with chocolate absolute in a fresh, gourmand unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with longevity scoring 8 out of 10, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent, it reads equally well on men and women. The peppermint brings a fresh, green edge, while chocolate, cream, vanilla and malt settle it onto a sweet, creamy base. Spices, cedar and patchouli add a woody, earthy and slightly smoky depth, and resins bind it all together.

Dipped in Chocolate

6.7

Imaginary Authors · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Imaginary Authors Dipped in Chocolate is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still offers a dense chocolate-and-caramel profile. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine, feminine and modern readings get nearly equal shares, so it doesn't lean clearly to one gender. As a whole it is built on chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla cream and cream. Orgeat syrup softens the sweetness, while cardamom and Vietnamese cinnamon add a spicy warmth. Sumatran benzoin and sandalwood give it a woody, oriental base.

Dulzura

7.9

Paris Corner · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Paris Corner Dulzura opens with buttermilk and black pepper, then settles into a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cake, vanilla and cream. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. The buttermilk and black pepper at the start give the sweetness a light spicy edge. In the heart, cake, vanilla and cream turn creamy and powdery, and musk and amber soften the base. A fruity, slightly synthetic note runs through the accords. Hilde Soliani Profumi Donna Sentenza and Billie Eilish Eilish (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Creme de Pistache

6.6

Sphinx · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Creme de Pistache is a creamy, gourmand unisex perfume that smells of pistachio and ice cream, with fruity and sweet tones running through it. It opens with roasted pistachio, roasted almond, cream, milk and ice cream, softened by Bourbon vanilla. In the heart, cherry, Sicilian lemon and rice add a fruity, slightly powdery layer. The base of amber, cinnamon, white musk and rum turns warm and spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, though modern is also a common description. Sphinx Horchata de Vanille and Maison Marinelie Besos de Vanilla have a close profile.

Leonarda

7.2

Spiritica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spiritica Leonarda is a unisex fragrance that opens with blood, caustic soda and blood orange and moves through biscuit and cream to dark chocolate. The opening is sharp, clean and metallic, with blood, caustic soda, black pepper and soap, while blood orange softens the edge with a fruity note. In the heart, metallic notes meet biscuit, cream and raspberry syrup, turning the scent creamy and gourmand. The base holds dark chocolate, sulfur, ambergris and oud. The accords pair a fresh, floral, powdery and synthetic side with sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its overall rating is 7.2. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who enjoys a mix of gourmand and metallic. Angels Kiss by Ariana Grande and Parfums de Marly Oriana have a close profile.

Matcha Break

5.8

Chasing Scents · 2026

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Chasing Scents Matcha Break is a unisex gourmand that sets the green freshness of matcha and bamboo against the softness of milk, cream and white chocolate. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are not enough votes on season or occasion to lean it in any direction beyond its unisex character. It opens with matcha and bamboo, green and faintly earthy. Jasmine and milk come forward in the heart, softening it and giving it a powdery warmth. Cream and white chocolate settle in the base, leaving a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic gourmand.

What the Fluff

9.1

Aspiring Aromas · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Aspiring Aromas What the Fluff is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent built on cream, marshmallow and vanilla, with a soft, creamy and warm character. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Cream and marshmallow give a sugary softness, and vanilla settles it onto a warm, full footing. Behind the gourmand sweetness a fresh, powdery air remains, so the scent feels light rather than cloying. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike as a unisex sweet scent. Sugar Milk! Marshmallow Fluff! and Kyse Perfumes Delizia di Marshmallow have a close profile.

Flocked & Gilded

6.4

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Euphorium Brooklyn Flocked & Gilded is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent whose creamy warmth suits the colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time, followed by nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with labdanum, blood orange and geranium. In the heart, cream, honey, cocoa and vanilla soften it, while tobacco and amber add a warm, smoky edge. The base of benzoin, musk, vetiver and patchouli dries down earthy and resinous. Dear Diary Two Senses Combined in One and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Strawberry Snowflakes

7.6

Bath & Body Works · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Bath & Body Works Strawberry Snowflakes is a fresh, sweet scent built on strawberry, cream and bergamot, aimed at women. Strawberry leads, while cream softens it into something creamy and gourmand, and bergamot adds a bright, fresh edge over the sweetness. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish: fruity, light and sugary. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its light build, it suits staying close to the skin, and is easy to reapply through the day. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Snowy Strawberries and Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake.

Cookie Crave

6.8

Lattafa · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Cookie Crave is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex perfume, built on the soft warmth of biscuit, milk and vanilla. It opens with cocoa butter. Towards the heart, biscuit, milk and sugar come forward, giving a rounded sweetness that recalls fresh-baked treats. In the base, cream, sandalwood and vanilla settle in and soften the character. Spicy and synthetic touches also appear among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is still tentative. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women. Its profile is close to Sphinx Horchata de Vanille and Ministry of Gourmand Creamy Biscuit.

Love no Shame

7.9

Plume Impression · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Plume Impression Love no Shame is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and spring days as well as evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall or spring, with winter in third place. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. It opens with cherry, strawberry, cream, sugar and almond, a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, violet and rose add a soft floral layer. The base is led by vanilla, cocoa and sandalwood, with musk and oud deepening that sweetness. The overall impression is a gourmand with a synthetic edge.