The Perfume Library

Dubai

7.9

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Contes de Parfums Dubai is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character on a spicy, oriental base, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as feminine and modern more often than masculine, though some do call it masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, saffron and date, a spicy sweetness from the start. The heart holds sweets, patchouli and geranium, keeping the texture powdery and creamy. Vanilla, musk and amber sit underneath and the scent settles into a warm, soft sweetness.

Delicious Bay

7.6

Sãlum · 2023

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

Sãlum Delicious Bay is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of honey, date and vanilla against the fresh lift of bergamot and violet, mixing aquatic and gourmand sides. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest fall, summer and spring, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, followed by modern and feminine. The top is bergamot, violet and calone, which reads aquatic and fresh at first. In the heart, honey, date, saffron and white oud bring sweetness, spice and an oriental feel. The base of pecan, vanilla, patchouli, amber and sandalwood leaves a warm, gourmand finish. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Primera Perfumes Cigar Oud have a close profile.

Heraud

7.4

Tauer Perfumes · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Tauer Perfumes Heraud is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, with evenings as its natural setting. Heraud opens with Ivory Coast cocoa absolute and bergamot, then moves into white blossoms, date and more cocoa at the heart. Cedarwood, vanilla orchid, musk and ambergris form the base. The accords read sweet, spicy, woody, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Beyond autumn and winter, it suits evenings and nights out, and it is worn at leisure too. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Aura Sublime and Mercedes-Benz Select Night have a close profile.

The Queen and the Viper

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Stéphane Humbert Lucas The Queen and the Viper is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens cool and citrusy with spearmint, bergamot and blackcurrant bud. In the heart, jasmine sambac and osmanthus add a soft floral note over a woody vetiver base. The drydown carries date and saffron for a sweet, spicy warmth, while blond tobacco keeps that sweetness from turning heavy.

Awatif pour Homme / عواطف

8.8

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Awatif pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green, fruity and sweet touches that make it an easy daytime wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business also among the common picks. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. The top is cool and bright with mint, coriander, citron, blackcurrant and orange. Rose, basil and apricot in the heart add a floral, fruity softness. Ambrette, fig and date in the base leave a sweet finish. Rare Reef and Pacific Aura have a close profile.

Private Code

8.1

Haute Fragrance Company · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Private Code is a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. It opens with osmanthus, frankincense and plum, a floral, fruity sweetness. The heart brings leather, orris root, date and Rose Ultimate Extract™; the base of tolu balm, benzoin, musk and oud settles into a gourmand, creamy, woody warmth. Montale Oud Edition and Trussardi Amber Oud have a close profile.

Anatolia Anatolia

8.1

Prin · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Prin Anatolia Anatolia is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with leathery and resinous sides, built on smoky wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings, though it is also worn for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. Amber, lokum and honey carry the sweetness, while cinnamon and cumin cut it with spice. Leather and suede join the smoky, woody tone of Indian oud and Thai oud. Cocoa and date add a gourmand warmth, and frankincense and patchouli lay a resinous, earthy base. Apple brings a touch of fruit. Prin Anatolia and Azman Majnoon have a close profile.

Dzhari

7.2

Phaedon · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Phaedon Dzhari is a discontinued unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening of Malaga wine, tonka bean and date against a loamy, woody base. Dzhari's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Up top, Malaga wine, tonka bean and date give a sweet, gourmand, fruity feel. Loam in the heart adds an earthy weight, while cashmeran, sandalwood and cedar in the base settle it into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The spicy, oriental side softens the sweetness.

Woodstock Patchouli

7.6

Giardino Benessere

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Giardino Benessere Woodstock Patchouli is a woody, earthy unisex fragrance that softens patchouli with spice, resin and vanilla. Jasmine sambac, plum, rum and date open on a sweet, fruity note, with patchouli present from the start. In the heart, Virginia cedar, Omani frankincense and nutmeg build a woody, resinous, spicy body. In the base, musk, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla join the patchouli and smooth it out, while a fresh, green edge runs through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business following. Voters lean masculine, though it reads as unisex. Miskeo Épices and Nomenclature red_wood have a close profile.

Sahar / سحر

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Sahar / سحر is a unisex scent that pairs sweet florals with a spicy, resinous and smoky character on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is thought to suit evenings and nights out best, followed by leisure time. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, with a fair share calling it feminine. The notes read as a single whole: cinnamon, saffron, clove and nutmeg give a spicy warmth, jasmine and rose absolute carry the floral side, and date adds sweetness. Frankincense, myrrh and birch tar bring a dark, smoky resin, while patchouli and vetiver ground it in wood.

Lumière Garçon

7.8

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Lumière Garçon is a men's fragrance that pairs the sharp opening of bergamot, black pepper and basil with the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, sandalwood and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It suits cooler weather and reads masculine. It opens with bergamot's freshness alongside black pepper and basil spice. In the heart, geranium, sage and date soften the spicy edge and add sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood and frankincense settles into a woody, smoky, resinous warmth. Sweet, spicy and oriental accords dominate.

Anatolia

7.1

Prin · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Prin Anatolia is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a sweet, gourmand side against smoky leather and resin. Lokum, honey, cocoa and date build a sweet, gourmand base, while cinnamon and cumin add spice. Leather, suede, Indian oud and frankincense pull it towards a woody, resinous, smoky side, with amber and patchouli holding it together warmly. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes on character are split closely between masculine and feminine. Pryn Parfum Turkish Leather and Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather have a close profile.

Dark Florum

8.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that darkens a floral and fruity core with spice and resin. It opens sharp and spicy with lemon, pink pepper and clove. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, while exotic fruits and rum add sweetness. It settles into a warm, woody and resinous base of amber, benzoin, tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead. Slightly more voters call it masculine, with many also calling it modern. Memoize Caritas and Avapari Pure Amber have a close profile.

Dark Matter

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Dark Matter is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on clove, saffron, cardamom and ginger, with bergamot and blackcurrant softening the spice. The heart turns floral and sweet with honey, date, Taif rose and jasmine sambac. The base dries down on oud, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli, while animal and leathery tones stay in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. Prin Arsalan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

Nesnás Qareen

8.2

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nesnás Qareen is a spicy, sweet and smoky unisex fragrance that has been discontinued; its warm, resinous, leathery character suits those who like rich scents. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are substantial, so it works for either. Cinnamon, saffron, cumin and nutmeg make up the spice, while dried apricot, date and halva bring the sweetness. Leather, tobacco, labdanum and frankincense lay a resinous, smoky base beneath, and the fire and ash notes add a burnt, earthy edge. The fruity sweetness and the animalic, leathery side keep each other in balance.

Bohème Chic

7.9

Marrakech Imperial · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Marrakech Imperial Bohème Chic is a unisex scent that carries ylang-ylang and date into a powdery heart of iris, rice powder and heliotrope, then settles on a sweet base of musk, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth; night outs, leisure and evenings lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with floral ylang-ylang and sweet date. In the heart, iris, rice powder and heliotrope push it towards a powdery, creamy feel. In the dry-down, musk, vanilla and amber leave a gourmand, resinous, oriental sweetness. Alyssa Ashley Amber Musk and Gale Hayman Delicious Vanilla have a close profile.

Series 7: Sweet - Sticky Cake

6.9

Comme des Garçons · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Series 7: Sweet - Sticky Cake is a creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around honey, almond and pistachio. It opens with honey, almond, pistachio and date, sweet and dense. In the heart, milk and brown sugar keep it creamy and sugary, while iris adds a powdery floral touch. Myrrh, grain and ambrette seed form a spicy, slightly dry base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Georges Rech Le Temps de Vivre and Dusita Tonka Latte have a close profile.

Juanillo

7.8

Adamo · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adamo Juanillo is a unisex fragrance that opens with orange, mandarin orange and lemon, then turns sweeter with pistachio, coconut and date. The citrus notes give a bright, fresh start, while the heart of pistachio, coconut and date pushes the scent towards a creamy, gourmand side. In the base, ambroxan, praliné and musk settle everything onto a soft, powdery ground. The overall impression is fruity, floral and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads open to either. Mystery, Modern Mark Sweet Botswana and Jeanne en Provence À L'Ombre des Amandiers have a close profile.

Hommage à Paul Klee - Lights and Shadows

7.8

YS Uzac · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

YS Uzac Hommage à Paul Klee - Lights and Shadows is a unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and fall, sitting between masculine and feminine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and less towards the office or daily use. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as one piece: plum, date and rhubarb give a fresh, fruity side, while paper and ink pull it towards a dry, slightly green tone. Charred wood leaves a woody, resinous, smoky shadow behind.

Ambre Noir

8.1

Jinkoh Store · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinkoh Store Ambre Noir is a unisex fragrance that pairs clove, cardamom and cinnamon with plum, date and toffee, settling into amber and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen most for nights out, evenings and leisure time, and less for daily or office wear. It opens with clove, cardamom, cinnamon and bergamot, giving a spiced warmth. The heart is fruity and gourmand: date, plum, apricot, toffee and rose lokum blend together, softened by powdery notes. The base of amber, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a woody, faintly smoky sweetness.

Gajah Mada

8.0

Lubin · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Gajah Mada is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly one way. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Berry Cœur Noir have a close profile. It opens with damson plum, blood orange and quince, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, frangipani, date and tolu balm bring a floral, gourmand sweetness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin settles it into a woody, resinous and earthy warmth.

Amber Intrigue

7.8

Tom Ford · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Amber Intrigue is a unisex fragrance built on a sweet, spicy, resinous amber, softened by the fruity sweetness of date. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in the evening or a night out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, with a sizeable feminine share too, so it sits comfortably on either side. Date, cinnamon and frankincense lead, with fruity sweetness meeting spice and resin. In the heart, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody, powdery base, and labdanum and amber carry the warmth and the faint smokiness into the dry-down.

Star of the Season

8.2

Orlov · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Orlov Star of the Season is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on plum, date and neroli and settles into labdanum, amber and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, but a fair number call it masculine. The top is fruity plum and date with a lightly floral neroli. In the heart, white cedarwood and ambrette add a woody, powdery softness. The base of labdanum, amber, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dries down gourmand, resinous and oriental.

Diwan Gourmand

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Spirit of Dubai Diwan Gourmand pairs plum, cocoa and chocolate with smoke and oud, making a sweet, smoky unisex scent. It opens with plum, blackcurrant and cocoa, and smoke darkens that sweetness quickly. In the heart, cinnamon, date and pink pepper add spice, while rose and benzoin soften it. The base of vanilla, amber, leather and oud settles into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and evenings or nights out; summer is the least chosen. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way.