The Perfume Library

Qatar

9.0

Taif Al-Emarat

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Taif Al-Emarat Qatar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with ginger and bergamot and settles into oud, dark chocolate and leather. Qatar's longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with the large majority of voters scoring each one high. It is dense and full-bodied, leaves a clear trail, and may call for a light hand. It suits men and women alike. It opens with the brightness of ginger and bergamot, then black amber, cinnamon, cardamom and clove turn the heart warm and spicy. In the base, oud, dark chocolate, leather and frankincense take over, leaving a sweet, woody, resinous and slightly smoky oriental character. Philipp Plein No Limit$ and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Delizia Oscura

7.5

Calaj · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Delizia Oscura is a unisex gourmand where coffee and dark chocolate meet a sweet, creamy base, with a floral and powdery side. It opens with ylang-ylang, coffee, raspberry and bergamot, giving a fruity, floral sweetness right away. In the heart, violet, milk, lily of the valley and hazelnut turn it powdery and creamy. Caramel, musk, vanilla and dark chocolate dominate the base, while resinous and smoky accords soften the sweetness a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so it can feel heavy on anyone who finds sweet scents tiring. It is unisex, sitting equally well on a man or a woman. Rayhaan Kiss and Maison Asrar Coffee Blend have a close profile.

Python

7.7

Trussardi · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Python is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, softened by spice and gourmand touches; it has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright start. The heart brings cardamom, nutmeg, rose, jasmine and dark chocolate, so the flowers meet spice and a gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and benzoin settles it into a woody, powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. Evening and daily wear lead, and night out follows close. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate.

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.

Tethys

7.9

Giardino Benessere · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Tethys is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet and gourmand character, softened by woody and spicy touches. The top pairs jasmine, coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla; in the heart, amber, jasmine and Damask rose carry the floral side. The base of patchouli, musk, cedar and vanilla settles it onto a woody, powdery ground, and the sweetness never fully retreats. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, with longevity rated 8.4 out of ten. It suits anyone who likes dense, sweet, gourmand fragrances, and it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

Durocaffè

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Durocaffè is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on sugar and coffee and softens into vanilla, dark chocolate and damask rose. Sugar and coffee lead the top, while vanilla and dark chocolate carry the sweetness through the heart, with damask rose adding a floral touch. Patchouli and amber warm the base and dry it down. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it reads as truly in between. Massimiliano Torti Il Profumiere Caffè del Ghetto and Birkholz Vanilla Vibes have a close profile.

Devils Food (Cologne)

7.4

Demeter Fragrance Library

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Wintergarten

8.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Wintergarten is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla orchid, dark chocolate and cocoa. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and cardamom, the cardamom adding a light spice and the frankincense a resinous depth. In the heart, vanilla orchid, dark chocolate, cocoa resinoid and cocoa dominate, with rose adding a soft floral touch. The base of Namibian myrrh, suede and benzoin settles it into a woody, resinous, oriental ground. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are not yet firm. With its dense sweetness and spice, it is easier to wear in cooler weather. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Its profile is close to The Merchant Of Venice Rococò and Floris Honey Oud.

Lust - Oud Delice

9.1

Chris Collins · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Lust - Oud Delice opens on dark chocolate, hazelnut and walnut and settles into oud and sandalwood, a unisex scent where the sweet, gourmand side leads. The first impression is dark chocolate, hazelnut and walnut; the heart of cypriol, benzoin and orris concrete then adds a spicy, resinous, powdery softness. The base of Australian sandalwood, Oud Assafi™ and musk gives it a woody, creamy and faintly smoky footing, with the floral accord staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is still small. The dense, sweet character suits cooler weather and evenings. It reads as unisex, equally at home on men and women. Carner El Born and Ralph Lauren Treasures of Safari - Amber have a close profile.

Dorian's Spleen

7.5

L'Entropiste · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Entropiste Dorian's Spleen is a unisex perfume that lays smoke and wood over a sweet, gourmand core. Coffee, dark chocolate and caramel make up the sweet side, while whisky and smoke pull it into darker territory. Ash tree and spices add a woody, slightly resinous base, and a creamy accord softens the density. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine and suits those who like a rich, gourmand scent. French Avenue Spectre Wraith and Faviol Seferi Fragrance Insomnia have a close profile.

Blv Notte pour Homme

7.8

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bvlgari Blv Notte pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets galangal, ginger and dark chocolate between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with galangal and tobacco flower, while spices and ginger lead the heart. Dark chocolate and woody notes sit in the base. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords meet a sweet, gourmand and powdery softness, with the spicy and woody side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; evening use edges ahead, though daily and business settings come close. More than half of voters find it masculine.

Cacao Dreams (Parfum Extract)

8.3

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Café Affogato

6.7

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Café Affogato is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent that pairs hot coffee with cold vanilla ice cream. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so those impressions are still settling. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens on Bourbon vanilla and espresso. In the heart, vanilla ice cream and roasted coffee run together, and cream and dark chocolate soften the base. The accords are sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy touch and a synthetic edge. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Gelato Espresso and Demeter Fragrance Library Dark Chocolate (Cologne).

Dark Indulgence

7.3

Vivamor Parfums

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Dark Indulgence is a unisex gourmand that sets a bright citrus opening against the sweetness of dark chocolate and vanilla. Italian mandarin orange and Brazilian orange give a lively citrus start, which dark chocolate quickly deepens. In the heart, hazelnut and amberwood soften the sweetness and add a woody backbone. The base of musk, Tahitian vanilla and ambergris settles into a warm, creamy finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Evening and night out lead the occasions, followed by leisure, while daily and office wear get fewer votes. With its sweet, spicy character it suits men and women alike. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate and Gleam Espresso Please have a close profile.

Cocoa Bliss

7.3

Zara · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Cocoa Bliss is a fruity, creamy gourmand for women, with its sweetness leading the way. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next and summer the least chosen. It spreads across daily wear, evenings and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters see strong value for the price. Dark chocolate forms the sweet, creamy core, while peach and passion fruit add a fruity brightness. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it, and the whole reads soft, sweet and gourmand. Its profile is close to Victoria's Secret Pink - Warm & Cozy and Avon Attraction Game for Her.

(Wood Legacy)

7.6

Zara · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Wood Legacy is a sweet, gourmand-leaning scent for men, held in check by a woody frame. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. With its green, woody and spicy side, it suits everyday wear as well as evenings out, and it reads clearly masculine. The top opens with oak wood, black pepper and dark chocolate, the pepper sharpening the chocolate's sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean and cedarwood settle the scent on a woody, creamy base. The base brings musk, patchouli, amber, vanilla and moss, ending warm and sweet, with a slightly synthetic feel in places.

Corpse Reviver

7.3

Fzotic · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fzotic Corpse Reviver is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spicy, woody and animalic tones. Blood orange and dried fruits bring the sweetness, while dark chocolate, vanilla and whisky settle it onto a creamy, smoky base. Camphor, rosemary and aniseed add a sharp, herbal edge, and civet carries the animalic side. Resinous and woody accords deepen the dense blend. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who wants something rich and unusual. Fzotic Cadavre Exquis and L'Entropiste Dorian's Spleen have a close profile.

Hip-Hop

8.2

Zernell Gillie · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zernell Gillie Hip-Hop is a unisex scent built around cognac, saffron and cocoa, with fresh, green and gourmand sides running through it. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Cognac and saffron set a warm, spicy backbone; cocoa and dark chocolate sweeten it, and labdanum adds a resinous depth. Bergamot, green notes and blackcurrant freshen the blend, while ambroxan, hedione and white musk settle everything onto a soft, clean base. Frank Frank No. 2 and Giulietta Capuleti Ritorno Amaro have a close profile.

Bluebijou

7.4

Piotr Czarnecki · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Piotr Czarnecki Bluebijou is a sweet, gourmand fragrance classified as masculine, one that leans towards fall and evening wear. Blueberry, dark chocolate and coffee sit together, so the fruity sweetness turns gourmand. Cognac and amber add warmth, while black violet brings a powdery touch. Cashmere wood, musk and oud give it a woody footing, and a spicy, synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of ratings is small. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either.

Espresso Please

7.3

Gleam · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gleam Espresso Please is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around coffee, dark chocolate and hazelnut. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike. There are too few votes to say which season or occasion it leans towards. Coffee, dark chocolate and hazelnut sit together at the front, while tonka bean softens the sweetness and adds a creamy feel, and musk stays in the background, wrapping the gourmand texture. Spicy and woody touches show in the accords, and a synthetic side adds a slight sheen. Maison Mataha Café des Délices and Ramón Monegal Yummy Jam have a close profile.

Amorito

7.7

The Body Shop · 2004

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

The Body Shop Amorito is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Jasmine, dark chocolate and vanilla read as a single whole, with no split between opening and base. Sweet and gourmand sides lead, while spicy, woody and powdery tones soften that sweetness, and a synthetic sheen runs alongside. Its oriental character comes through in the vanilla and chocolate. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring a distant third. It is suggested most for leisure and evenings, and it works for daily wear too. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Sorriso and Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Monoï.

Bärleen

8.5

Duftkumpels · 2025

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Duftkumpels Bärleen is a dark, masculine scent that sets the gourmand warmth of coffee and chocolate against leather, oud and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with roasted coffee, dark chocolate and cocoa, while diesel fuel and leather roughen the sweetness. Oud sits in the heart, and pheromones and animalic notes settle in the base. The accords add spicy, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky sides. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat those readings with caution. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather better and is not aimed at anyone wanting something light and clean. Duftkumpels Bärleen X-Treme and Yves Saint Laurent Sleek Suede have a close profile.

Evasion - Digo de Havane

7.8

L'Arc · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Arc Evasion - Digo de Havane is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, tobacco and lavender. In the heart, dark chocolate and honey give it a gourmand sweetness, and in the base vanilla and cedar soften it onto a woody footing. The overall impression is warm and oriental, with the floral and fruity touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and the masculine vote leads.

Chocolate Bite

7.3

Arts&Scents

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Arts&Scents Chocolate Bite is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around chocolate from start to finish, made for women. It opens with cocoa and cream, moves into dark chocolate and praliné at the heart, and rests on chocolate and cocoa bean. Sweetness and creaminess dominate, while spicy, woody and oriental accents sit quietly behind, with a faintly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Imaginary Authors Dipped in Chocolate and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.