The Perfume Library

Joal

8.1

Coquillete · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Powdery

Coquillete Joal is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around cocoa and hazelnut, with a creamy, powdery side that keeps the chocolate soft. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with cocoa, then moves into roasted hazelnut and dark chocolate at the heart. The base of tonka bean and hazelnut settles sweeter, letting the creamy, powdery character come forward.

Noisette Iris

7.1

Jul et Mad · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Noisette Iris is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand warmth. It opens with Turkish rose, pink pepper and coffee liqueur, where spice and flower run together. The heart brings hazelnut, orris root, peach blossom and blackcurrant, softening the nuttiness with fruit. The base of patchouli, musk, labdanum and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though on a small number of votes. Most voters pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings, with business use trailing behind. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like their perfume sweet.

Kiviskin

6.8

Piotr Czarnecki · 2018

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Piotr Czarnecki Kiviskin is a warm, characterful unisex scent built on spice, leather and smoke, and it sits most comfortably in cooler weather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The weight and warmth of the scent suit autumn and winter days, and it reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Saffron, pimento and nutmeg give it a spicy warmth. Leather and tobacco lay down a leathery, smoky base, wrapped in the resinous softness of benzoin. Cedar adds a woody note, while hazelnut and violet bring a faintly sweet texture. The notes read together as a single piece rather than in stages.

AMOW

6.7

Neil Jacquet · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Neil Jacquet AMOW is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with mandora, cherry and peach and moves into almond, hazelnut and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. There is no season or occasion data; the scent sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Fruity and sweet accords lead: cherry and peach soften the opening, while almond, crumble, hazelnut and salted pecan nut add a nutty warmth in the heart. The base of madeleine, vanilla, tonka bean absolute, amber and rum leaves a creamy, spicy sweetness. Zara Antique Brown and no.nu Gola have a close profile.

Caffè del Ghetto

8.1

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere Caffè del Ghetto is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around coffee, hazelnut and chocolate. Coffee, hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla and sugar come together as a dense, creamy sweetness. Amber sets that sweetness on a warm base, while the spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters wear it most often for leisure and in the evening, with nights out coming next. The creamy, gourmand character suits anyone after a warm scent without a gender label. Bois 1920 Durocaffè and Kilian Midnight Espresso have a close profile.

Nirvana

8.5

Paradis des Sens · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Paradis des Sens Nirvana is a unisex scent that opens with cognac, tonka bean and myrrh in a sweet, spicy way, then softens towards vanilla and cashmere wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The sweet, spicy and resinous character leans towards cooler weather and evening wear. It sits in the middle, suiting men and women alike. Cognac, tonka bean and myrrh come first; in the heart, hazelnut, sandalwood and cinnamon build a warm, gourmand feel. In the base, cashmere wood, woody notes and vanilla settle the scent onto a creamy, powdery footing. Among the accords, fruity and floral touches sit alongside a faint smoky, leathery shadow.

OR Cashmere

7.1

UerMi · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

UerMi OR Cashmere is a unisex scent for autumn and winter days, leaning sweet and gourmand. Hazelnut and rum carry the sweetness, while white musk and ambergris soften it into a smooth base. Woody notes add a spicy, resinous and faintly animal warmth, with the oriental side staying in the background. Voters find it long-lasting and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear come first. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Myrurgia Maderas de Oriente and Bachs Gold & Amber have a close profile.

Fragments - Thyina

7.8

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Neela Vermeire Créations Fragments - Thyina is a unisex scent that sets a woody, resinous, leathery body against fresh, green and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good, and over half of voters rate it high. Sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. The notes read as one piece: sandalwood, amyris and birch tar build a woody, faintly smoky base. Coffee and hazelnut soften it, while Peru balsam and tolu balm add resinous warmth. Violet and lavender bring a powdery, floral lift. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours and Le Galion 222 have a close profile.

Violet Chocolatier

7.0

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

PK Perfumes Violet Chocolatier is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, chocolate and cocoa absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine. Chocolate and cocoa sweetness is softened by violet, rose, jasmine, magnolia and gardenia. Honey, hazelnut and apricot keep the sweetness going, while nutmeg, benzoin and amber add a spicy, resinous warmth. A powdery, earthy side runs underneath. Charles Jourdan Très Jourdan and Bortnikoff Spanish Honey have a close profile.

Velvet Brew

6.5

Kylie Cosmetics · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kylie Cosmetics Velvet Brew is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens on plum and hazelnut and dries down to coffee. Plum and hazelnut lead, giving a fruity sweetness from the first spray. In the heart, coffee blossom and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. Coffee and patchouli carry the base, which leans on a warm, woody and spicy feel. A creamy texture keeps all that sweetness smooth, with a faint synthetic sheen in the background. It will suit those who enjoy gourmand scents. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir.

Some Like It Hot

7.1

Kilian · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kilian Some Like It Hot is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built around lychee, hazelnut and Turkish rose. Lychee gives it a fruity sweetness, Turkish rose holds that in a floral frame, and hazelnut adds a soft, woody warmth. Green, spicy and powdery shades also show in the accords, and the whole reads sweet but balanced. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Goutal Ce Soir ou Jamais and Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa have a close profile.

Toy 2 Gummy

6.6

Moschino · 2026

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Moschino Toy 2 Gummy is a feminine fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a creamy, powdery gourmand sweetness. It opens with Italian bergamot and blood orange, while wine lees and hazelnut quickly add a sweet depth. In the heart, milk cream and praliné soften things, and the base settles into warm, spicy vanilla with musk, myrrh and benzoin. Those who rated it find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a tentative picture. Its sweet, gourmand character reads as feminine. Casamorati Lira and Bath & Body Works Gingerbread Latte have a close profile.

Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Vie

7.3

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dali Haute Parfumerie Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Vie is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral core with green, fruity and sweet touches, and it suits spring and summer days. Turkish rose absolute and lily set the floral line. Hazelnut and rum bring a creamy sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth. The green and spicy tones keep the blend from turning too sugary. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is most often picked for spring, fall and summer, and leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Giglio Fiorentino and Guerlain Rose Barbare have a close profile.

Nota Vanilla - La Séduction

5.6

Ūlyka · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ūlyka Nota Vanilla - La Séduction is a sweet, gourmand vanilla with a creamy, powdery feel, and it reads as a unisex scent. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, so it makes itself known wherever it is sprayed. No season or occasion votes are in, so there is little more to say about when to wear it, though its dense sweetness suggests cooler weather. It opens with white nougat, hazelnut and vanilla. In the heart, cream, almond and chocolate soften it into a rich, filling sweetness. The base of white musk, praliné and amber carries a spicy touch and settles powdery. Lumi Dulce Fundamentum and Profumum Roma Confetto have a close profile.

Carven C'est Paris ! Elixir pour Homme

7.6

Carven · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Carven C'est Paris ! Elixir pour Homme is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, green start to a sweet, gourmand and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only an indication. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top opens fresh and green with cypress, lemon and rosemary. In the heart, tonka bean and hazelnut sweeten it and add a gourmand softness, while violet leaf absolute brings a powdery, green touch. The base of costus absolute, cedar and benzoin absolute sets down a woody, spicy foundation. Keiko Mecheri Paname and Diptyque Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Taiga Whispers

8.1

Nimerè

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Nimerè Taiga Whispers is a green, woody unisex scent that opens on juniper berry, pine and fir balsam, with the cool, resinous air of a northern forest. Juniper berry, pine and fir balsam come first, then cypress, oak and cedar build a woody core. In the base, labdanum, oud, castoreum and birch pull the scent towards the earthy, smoky and animal, while tonka bean and Sumatran benzoin soften that edge with a sweet, resinous warmth. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so the scent stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. Its dense woody character suits men and women alike, and sits most comfortably in cooler weather and quiet, unhurried moments.

Vanilla Pancake

7.1

Claudio Zucca · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Claudio Zucca Vanilla Pancake is a unisex gourmand that reads sweet, creamy and powdery, like a warm dessert plate. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long while without filling the room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on any wearer. The top opens with sugar powder, pancake, hazelnut and chocolate. Caramel, orange juice and cocoa deepen the sweetness in the heart. Benzoin and vanilla in the base settle it into a soft, creamy finish.

Sealed Essence Exclusive - Gourmand Bakhoor Crème de la Crème Sheeesh!

7.3

Jousset Parfums

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Sealed Essence Exclusive - Gourmand Bakhoor Crème de la Crème Sheeesh! is a sweet, creamy, dessert-like unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens on popcorn, honey, hazelnut and chocolate. In the heart, caramel, chocolate cake and white chocolate deepen the sweetness, and vanilla in the base softens everything. Beside the gourmand accord, oriental, powdery and creamy tones dominate, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. A scent this sweet likely sits best in cooler weather, and it reads equally on men and women. Dua Brand Oh Damn! and Maison Mataha Brownie Pop have a close profile.

Pharaon

7.7

Le Sablier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Sablier Pharaon is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a warm gourmand character. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lime and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, hazelnut, saffron, rose and black cherry bring out the fruity and floral sides as the scent turns sweeter. The base of vanilla, amber, tonka bean and smoked wood sets a warm, soft ground. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. It leaves a noticeable trail and keeps a sweet, gourmand character.

Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut

6.4

Dossier · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Gourmand

Dossier Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut is a unisex scent that sets the gourmand sweetness of hazelnut and salted caramel against a fresh, woody lavender and vetiver side. Its longevity is rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so that judgment is tentative. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. It sits somewhere between masculine and feminine. It opens on hazelnut and salted caramel. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom and violet pull that sweetness towards something floral and fresh. The base of vetiver, patchouli, ambroxan and suede settles into a woody, earthy, slightly leathery ground. Lattafa Ta'weel and Dossier Neroli Romance have a close profile.

Kotor

7.5

Memo Paris · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Memo Paris Kotor is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice, oud and leather. It opens with praliné and hazelnut, a sweet, dry warmth, while thyme adds a light spicy, herbal edge. In the heart, rose, immortelle absolute and honey bring a soft floral note. The base settles the creamy sweetness of Bourbon vanilla absolute onto a woody, leathery ground of oud and leather. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its gourmand, oriental build suits those who like rich, warm scents, on men and women alike. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Lancôme Ôud Bouquet have a close profile.

Ramad Louban / Louban رماد

8.0

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Louban / Louban رماد is a woody, smoky unisex scent that sets the spice of cardamom, pepper and cinnamon against the resin of myrrh and benzoin. It opens with cardamom, pepper, myrrh, hazelnut and cinnamon, spicy and sweet from the first spray. The heart brings cypriol, davana, pine and labdanum, adding a resinous, green and earthy tone. It dries down on vetiver, amber, benzoin, cedarwood and oakmoss, woody and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes so far, and value for money scores high. Amouage Reasons and Thameen Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Corylus

6.5

Arte Profumi · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Arte Profumi Corylus is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent built around hazelnut, iris and roasted rice. It opens with clove and aniseed adding a spicy edge, while pear and wheat bring a soft, grainy sweetness. In the heart, hazelnut and iris come forward, and roasted rice pulls the scent in a creamy, gourmand direction. White musk, dust and amber leave a powdery, slightly synthetic warmth at the base. Though the number of votes is small, longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The sweet, powdery character suits relaxed everyday wear at a close distance. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Berdoues Vanille & Safran have a close profile.

Mini Happy

7.0

Ulric de Varens

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Mini Happy is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a light, cheerful sweetness. It opens with hazelnut, raspberry, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, so the fruit leads and feels lively. Freesia, Egyptian jasmine absolute and peach then bring a soft floral heart. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a warm finish. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small. It suits easy, everyday wear, and voters rate its value for money highly.