The Perfume Library

Vanilla Sky (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Skylar · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent, where vanilla is softened by floral and spicy touches and suits fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. The top notes are orange, cappucino and bergamot zest. Cinnamon, Jasminum grandiflorum and vanilla form the heart. In the base, caramelized cedar, sandalwood and amber close the scent with a woody, warm sweetness.

Casino Elixir

8.1

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Casino Elixir is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with fruity sweetness, spice and a smoky, woody depth. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant give it a bright fruity side, while saffron, birch, patchouli and oakmoss ground it in something spicy, smoky and woody. Amber, ambergris and almond soften and sweeten the finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. It reads more masculine and modern than feminine. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Le Beau Parfum

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs a green lightness with creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Ylang-ylang, tuberose, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum together form a white-floral heart. The sweet, creamy side dominates, the green and fresh accords lighten it, and a powdery softness rounds it out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring first, then summer and fall, and it fits leisure, daily wear and evenings about equally. It reads mostly feminine. Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori and Prada La Femme L'Eau have a close profile.

By the Kaaba (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Areej Le Doré By the Kaaba Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built on oud and resin that suits fall and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. It opens with Omani red frankincense and basil, then moves into a heart of white ambergris, rose, Taif rose, saffron and deer musk. The base is dominated by Cambodian, Manipur and Thai oud, Indian sandalwood, myrrh and patchouli. The overall picture is floral, woody and spicy, softened by sweet, creamy and animalic tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine.

Fleur de Portofino Acqua

7.3

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm weather; most voters pick summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something light and easy. Leisure, daytime and office wear come up most. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens fresh, aquatic and green: tangerine, Italian mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot build a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, magnolia and Moroccan rose absolute add a soft floral touch. Acacia honey in the base sweetens it gently. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua and Kilian Water Calligraphy have a close profile.

Jasmin Antique

7.5

Rogue · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rogue Jasmin Antique is a floral, sweet unisex scent in which Jasminum grandiflorum is softened by vanilla and musk, suited to evenings and leisure hours. Jasminum grandiflorum sets the floral character, while vanilla settles it onto a sweet, creamy base. Clove adds a spicy edge, and musk brings an animalic, powdery warmth. A green thread runs beneath the blossom. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. They link it most with spring, fall and summer, and with evening, leisure and night-out wear; most call its character feminine or classic. Serge Lutens Un lys and Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin de Pays have a close profile.

BD

8.0

Mallo · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Mallo BD is a unisex scent that pairs the animalic, leathery weight of Canadian castoreum, Ethiopian civet and Assam oud with Jasminum grandiflorum and the resinous warmth of liquidambar; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Castoreum and civet lay an animalic, leathery ground, and oud adds a woody heaviness. Jasminum grandiflorum brings a floral, green streak, while liquidambar rounds everything off with spicy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear and is rarely chosen for the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it genuinely reads as unisex. Miyaz Perfume Agar Agave and Segantini Parfum Luce di Segantini 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.

Alien Pulp

7.1

Mugler · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Alien Pulp is a young, fresh women's fragrance where sweet citrus and fruit are softened by powdery florals. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens bright and fruity with raspberry, green mandarin orange and orange. Lily of the valley and jasminum grandiflorum bring a soft floral heart. In the base, cashmeran and musk leave a creamy, powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia have a close profile.

Tonkatonic

7.6

Morph · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Morph Tonkatonic is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that opens with fig, coconut water and almond and settles into the soft sweetness of orange blossom and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits evenings and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, with modern the next most common description. The opening shows fig, coconut water and almond. In the heart, orange blossom, benzoin and Jasminum grandiflorum add a floral tone. The base of sandalwood, ambrette seed and tonka bean leaves it creamy, powdery and sweet. Lancôme La Vie est Belle Vanille Nude and The Dua Brand Tonic of Tonka have a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Mandodari Mandodari

8.3

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mandodari Mandodari is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, jasmine absolute and sandalwood, with a floral, green, chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, leisure and nights out; fall and spring lead slightly, though all four seasons get votes. Most voters call it masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two. As a whole it reads as a rich floral chypre: jasmine, rose and tuberose alongside the green, earthy side of oakmoss, patchouli and camphor. Black pepper, cumin and clove add spice, while ash, tobacco and Thai civet bring a smoky, animal edge. Labdanum and ambergris lend a creamy, resinous warmth.

Blood of River Nile

7.8

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anomalous Parfum Blood of River Nile opens on orange blossom, Afghan neroli and Italian mandarin, then deepens into rose, jasmine and oud, pairing fresh citrus with an oriental, woody warmth for men and women alike. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top notes of orange blossom, Afghan neroli and Italian mandarin give a bright, fresh start, with Kashmiri saffron adding a spicy edge. Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and civet form a floral heart. Oud, sandalwood, amber and castoreum close it with a woody, sweet and animalic warmth.

Soleil Blanc Parfum

8.1

Tom Ford · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the lasting power strong. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets picked for nights out and evenings. Ylang-ylang and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side, while cardamom adds a light touch of spice. Vanilla absolute, coco de mer and pistachio sweeten it into a creamy body, with amber underneath as a warm base.

Adhil

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Adhil is a unisex scent in which star anise and blackcurrant sit over sweet vanilla and amber, with a strong floral and gourmand side. It opens with green notes, star anise and blackcurrant, while ozonic notes and Jasminum grandiflorum add a floral lift in the heart. As it dries, vanilla, amber and Australian sandalwood settle into a creamy, sweet, woody base, kept dry by oakmoss and amyris. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it also works in spring, while summer is the least favoured. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent.

Oud de Grand

7.6

Feel Oud · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Feel Oud Oud de Grand pairs Thai oud with Jasminum grandiflorum and pink pepper, giving a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Some read it as masculine, others as feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Thai oud lays a smoky, resinous and slightly leathery base. Jasminum grandiflorum adds a floral, creamy softness on top of it, while pink pepper brings a spicy spark. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with a faint animal note in the background.

Sir

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

D.S. & Durga Sir is a masculine chypre that joins the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot to rose absolute, then settles on labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. Evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads masculine and classic to most, though a fair number find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange. Rose absolute and benzoin bring a floral, resinous softness to the heart, with green and spicy touches alongside. The base turns earthy, smoky and faintly animal, built on labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss.

Akhetaten

8.0

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Akhetaten is a spicy, resinous and smoky floral with leathery and animal edges, giving it a dark, dense character; it is unisex. The opening is warm and dry, led by liquorice, saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon. Rose absolute, pink lotus and jasmine bring a floral softness at the heart, with ylang-ylang sweetening it. The base settles into a smoky, resinous depth of suede, birch tar, frankincense, myrrh and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Parfum Prissana Sahar and Strangers Parfumerie Ember have a close profile.

Fougère Noire

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Fougère Noire is an earthy, green-edged unisex fougère built around lavender, pine and oakmoss. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Calabrian lemon, with lavender and nutmeg adding a cool, spicy edge; coffee absolute and pine give the picture a darker tone. Towards the heart, oakmoss, tobacco and mushroom absolute take over, while cyclamen and damask rose keep the floral side in the background. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and amber settle into a woody, resinous foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick all four seasons in similar shares, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. It leans most towards leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. It sits between masculine and feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

Royal

7.4

Moresque · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moresque Royal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and creamy softness. The top is built from rhubarb, pink pepper, grapefruit and white peach, giving a bright, lightly sweet fruit impression at first. Iris, Japanese peony and Jasminum grandiflorum bring a soft floral heart, and ambroxan with precious woods closes it on a creamy, warm base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, work and daily wear leading the occasions. Winter and night-out use come well behind.

L'Heure D'Or

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Heure D'Or is a dense unisex scent of sweet, spicy and animalic tones that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-time wear, with leisure close behind, while business settings get the fewest votes. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian lemon and spices, with honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose adding a floral edge. The heart brings orange blossom, orris butter and tobacco. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, Siam benzoin and civet weigh in, and it settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Sultan Pasha Attars Nuit Persane have a close profile.

African Orchid

7.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes African Orchid is a unisex scent whose floral, sweet character is softened by spice and woody tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, a fair number choose winter, and summer comes last. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, with business use less common. Voters read it as more feminine and classic, though it remains unisex. Orchid, ylang-ylang and Jasminum grandiflorum form a floral backbone. Nectar and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweetness into a creamy softness, while passion fruit adds a fruity lift. Clove brings spice, and New Caledonian sandalwood and birch add woody depth; musk rounds out the animal, oriental feel.

Jacques

8.4

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Jacques is a unisex scent built around benzoin, Vietnamese oud and damask rose, with citrus, floral, sweet and resinous tones around them. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall, then spring and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine or classic. Lemon and bergamot bring a citrus edge, met by damask rose and Jasminum grandiflorum on the floral side. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it and give a creamy, resinous base, orris root adds a powdery softness, and Vietnamese oud brings a spicy, oriental depth. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Lubin Kismet have a close profile.

Reflets d'ambre

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d'ambre is a unisex scent built on pink pepper, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla, with a resinous, spicy warmth over a floral and sweet core. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters point to evenings and nights out, with some also choosing leisure time and business wear. It reads unisex rather than leaning to one gender. It opens with pink pepper, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, hedione and Jasminum grandiflorum give a floral frame. The base of patchouli, labdanum and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. Byredo Slow Dance and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.