The Perfume Library

Dolls

7.3

Moth and Rabbit

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Dolls is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, lightly sweet character, leaning towards spring and relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with winter and autumn close behind, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Many voters read it as feminine, with modern the next most common description. It opens with orange blossom, cherry blossom and geranium, giving a fresh, green floral feel. In the heart, apple blossom, rose and maple soften it with a little sweetness. The base of cedarwood, musk and ambergris adds a woody, synthetic warmth, while the animalic notes stay in the background. Revlon Charlie Blue and E. Coudray Jacinthe et Rose 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.

Firestorm

8.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Firestorm is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, with a fruity, gourmand character set against a warm resinous base. Firestorm's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It suits daily wear as well as evenings and nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with red apple, cardamom and davana, the fruit's sweetness backed by spice. Frankincense and rose sit in the heart and add a resinous depth. Myrrh, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on an oriental warmth. Emirates Pride Masters and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.

Iris Empire

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Carolina Herrera Iris Empire is a unisex scent that wraps a powdery floral heart of iris and violet in cinnamon, chocolate and benzoin. It opens with davana and cinnamon, and iris and violet lead the heart. The base of frankincense, chocolate, benzoin, leather and patchouli adds a sweet, gourmand, creamy and resinous warmth, with a faint leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex. French Avenue Iris Patchouli and Mancera Black Prestigium have a close profile.

Arsenico

7.5

V Canto · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

V Canto Arsenico is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fruity freshness of red currant, apple and bergamot with the sweet, resinous warmth of tonka bean and benzoin. It opens with red currant, apple, bergamot and pineapple, fruity and slightly green. At the heart, jasmine, birch, Lebanon cedar and patchouli bring out the woody and floral side, while tonka bean and benzoin add sweetness. The base of ambergris, musk and moss leaves a light, clean trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then at the office, with fewer votes for evening and night. With sweetness and freshness in balance, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Venti4 Roda and Grossmith Sylvan Song have a close profile.

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.

L for Women

7.9

Clive Christian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian L for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black pepper and pink pepper open sharply before jasmine and damask rose soften the scent. The top notes of black pepper, pink pepper, white pepper and davana give a spicy, slightly green start. Jasmine and damask rose carry the floral heart. In the base, vetiver, cedar and patchouli lay a woody foundation, while musk and vanilla sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters wear it across all four seasons in similar measure, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Shingl.

Night Flow

7.1

Jusbox · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Night Flow is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings and nights out, pairing sweet fruit with smoky leather. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer stays well behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens sweet and spicy with raspberry, saffron and pink pepper. The heart of jasmine sambac, osmanthus and davana adds a soft floral layer. The base of leather, ambergris, Indonesian patchouli and tolu balm settles into a warm, woody, resinous and earthy finish. Lalique Leather Copper and David Jourquin Cuir Mandarine have a close profile.

Quintessence

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent whose resinous, smoky character suits evenings in the cooler months. It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with clove, saffron and black pepper for a spicy start. Vanilla, davana and benzoin bring sweetness and resin in the heart. Cedarwood, oud, amber and patchouli settle into a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nirvanesque

8.0

Haute Fragrance Company · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Nirvanesque is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around vanilla, tonka bean and oud. The top holds davana, rum, cistus and myrrh, and frankincense and leather sit in the heart. The base brings musk, oud, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean. A gourmand, creamy sweetness rests on a woody, leathery ground, with an oriental warmth throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and night-out wear. Character votes put feminine and masculine close together, so it doesn't lean to one gender. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum and Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature have a close profile.

Oceanoir

6.9

Coreterno · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Oceanoir is a unisex fragrance built on a fresh, aquatic citrus character with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen far less. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with some room for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present through the day without overwhelming. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift, while kelp adds the watery note. In the heart, salt, saffron and blackcurrant bring a spicy, slightly sweet contrast to the floral tones. Sandalwood, vetiver, amberwood and pine balsam form a woody base.

Dominus

6.3

Memoize · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Memoize Dominus is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and grapefruit, then softens through orange blossom and davana into vanilla and musk. The top pairs pink pepper with grapefruit for a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom and davana add a fruity, powdery softness. The base of musk, benzoin and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness; fresh and sweet sides sit together, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits the office and nights out. Prada Candy Kiss and Hervé Léger Femme have a close profile.

Fiesta Habana

8.3

Chérigan · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Chérigan Fiesta Habana is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair number see it as feminine. Cuban rum, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean give it a gourmand sweetness. Tobacco and patchouli set that sweetness on a smoky, woody base, while tolu balm and elemi resin add a resinous warmth and iris brings a creamy softness. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Creed Centaurus have a close profile.

Vaporocindro

7.2

January Scent Project · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

January Scent Project Vaporocindro is a unisex scent built around jonquil, sandalwood and green leaves, deepened by spice and earthy tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also works in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine: votes split almost evenly between the two. The floral and green side comes from jonquil, lilac and green leaves, with apple and blackcurrant adding a light fruitiness. Cumin, turmeric and black pepper bring spice, while coffee darkens the mix towards something dry and earthy. Sandalwood, cedar, mahogany and oud form a woody, slightly smoky base, softened by ambergris.

La Prima

7.2

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze La Prima is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on cardamom, davana and Italian bergamot, moves through a floral heart of jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom, and settles on Bourbon vanilla. At the start, cardamom and davana bring a spicy, fruity edge, lifted by the bergamot. The heart turns floral, built from jasmine absolute, osmanthus absolute and orange blossom absolute. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and fur soften everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness, with a synthetic accord adding a modern sheen. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. bdk Parfums Impadia and RP Bella have a close profile.

Kinam

8.2

Clive Christian · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clive Christian Kinam is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a sweet, spicy and woody depth. The top notes are nutmeg, saffron and davana, giving a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, osmanthus, rosa centifolia and metallic notes bring a floral, aquatic and slightly synthetic brightness. The base of sandalwood, amber and kyara oud settles into a creamy, smoky, oriental warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Value for money gets only a middling rating from voters.

Dark Desire

8.4

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Dark Desire is a unisex scent in which myrrh, cinnamon, oud and sandalwood meet in a spicy, resinous body; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It is a sweet, spicy, oriental scent. Mandarin orange and cardamom give a light lift at first, then Bulgarian rose and cinnamon come forward in the heart. The base of frankincense, patchouli, tonka bean absolute and amber dries down warm, animalic and smoky. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Parisian / Parisian Oud have a close profile.

Gold

7.0

Saskia Diez · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Saskia Diez Gold is a unisex scent that sets a fresh citrus and fruit opening on a woody, faintly animal base. Blackcurrant, bergamot and juniper lead the top, while rose, plum, peach and osmanthus bring a soft floral and fruity heart. As it dries, patchouli, sandalwood and musk take over, with spicy and animalic touches darkening the woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and business and daily wear are the most chosen settings. It reads balanced rather than strongly masculine or feminine. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Amorelie Eau Yes for Him have a close profile.

Spicydelice

8.0

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Spicydelice is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a warm, gourmand and woody character, suited to evenings in the colder months. Cinnamon, clove, cardamom and ginger drive the spice, while pink pepper and nutmeg add to it without making it harsh. Vanilla absolute brings the sweetness, and sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody base. The result reads as an oriental, gourmand scent. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it can be worn by anyone. Jesus del Pozo Gold Cedar Nights and Dior Vanilla Diorama have a close profile.

W*****y / Whiskey

7.8

Commodity · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Commodity W*****y / Whiskey is a gourmand men's fragrance whose fruity, sweet side rests on spice and a woody, leathery base. It opens with violet, blackcurrant and plum, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender, patchouli, davana and saffron add a spiced depth. Vanilla sweetness in the base blends with the woody, leathery warmth of mahogany, cedar and American oak as it dries down. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Byredo Rouge Chaotique and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Velvet Black Patchouli

8.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli is a unisex scent that deepens a sweet, floral heart with spicy, woody and earthy tones. It opens with davana, Tarocco orange and Indian papyrus. The heart brings clary sage, Bulgarian rose, coriander seed and tobacco, with the rose and spice balancing each other. In the base, caramel, vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean pull it towards a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli and Spanish labdanum add an earthy, woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Al Haramain Black Musk have a close profile.

Sweet Heaven Cherry

7.8

Gulf Orchid

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent that opens with cherry, mandarin orange and davana. Longevity is moderate and sillage good. Its synthetic side is noticeable, and voters rate its value for money highly. Cherry and mandarin give the opening a bright fruit sweetness. In the heart, myrrh, sandalwood and gourmand notes pull it towards woody and spicy. The base of tonka bean, musk and vanilla leaves a creamy, oriental sweetness. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.

La Belle et L'Ocelot (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Salvador Dali · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Salvador Dali La Belle et L'Ocelot Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter best, especially for evenings and nights out. It opens with Sicilian bitter orange blossom, davana and elemi resin, while osmanthus concrete, rose and night-blooming jasmine build the floral heart. The base of benzoin, frankincense and patchouli absolute weighs in: the scent dries down sweet, resinous and lightly smoky with a chypre feel, with fruity and earthy touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer chosen less; night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Parfume Noire Elve's Magic and Bois 1920 Vento nel Vento have a close profile.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.