The Perfume Library

Pure XS

6.6

Rabanne · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Pure XS is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet side with a spicy, gourmand core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and leisure wear is common too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern. Cinnamon, ginger and thyme give it a spicy frame, while vanilla, sugar and liqueur sweeten it into a soft gourmand mood. Leather, musk and myrrh lay a warm, woody base underneath. Fresh and fruity accords lighten the weight, and there is a synthetic sheen to it. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him and Halloween Man have a close profile.

Amber Empire

8.2

French Avenue · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Amber Empire is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, built on the warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with vanilla, liqueur and cashmere wood, then moves into amber, sugar cane and cedarwood. Sandalwood, tonka bean, labdanum and musk settle it onto a soft, creamy base. The fruity and gourmand sides are clear, while the spicy and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for nights out and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Royal Blend Séquoia

8.5

French Avenue · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend Séquoia is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, leaning sweet and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions that lead. Feminine, masculine and modern votes sit very close together, so it doesn't lean to one gender. The top notes are liqueur, raspberry and cognac, so a fruity sweetness comes first. Moss and rose join in the heart. In the base, oak, praliné and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody, spicy warmth. Niche 4 All Hazel Cognac and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wet Cherry Liquor

7.8

Bohoboco · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bohoboco Wet Cherry Liquor is a fruity, sweet gourmand that pairs cherry with a warm liqueur note, and it suits nights out and evenings. It opens with cherry and liqueur. In the heart, strawberry, caramel, cherry syrup and Turkish rose build a dense, sugary fruit character, while the synthetic and spicy accords sharpen that sweetness. In the base, vetiver and sandalwood add some dryness, and vanilla and tonka bean soften everything into a smooth, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. Night out, evening and leisure are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Latte di Cherry and Parfum de Cerise have a close profile.

Louis XV 1722

7.6

Xerjoff · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall days, spring, and evenings out. It opens with liqueur, saffron, plum and grapefruit; in the heart, rose, coffee, cocoa and hazelnut give it a sweet, creamy body. Frankincense, sandalwood and leather settle underneath as a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine.

Azzaro pour Homme Intense

7.5

Azzaro · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Azzaro pour Homme Intense is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Amber and liqueur bring sweetness, warmed by Laotian cinnamon. Haitian vetiver and Venezuelan tonka bean add a woody, gourmand depth. The resinous and smoky sides stay in the background while the oriental character leads. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; daily and office wear get fewer votes. Most voters call it masculine and classic.

Red Wine Brown Sugar

7.3

Bohoboco · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bohoboco Red Wine Brown Sugar is a sweet, fruity unisex scent built around red wine and brown sugar. It opens with dried fruits, red fruits and blackberry. In the heart, red wine, patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, spicy edge. The base of liqueur, caramel, brown sugar and leather settles into a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Fragrance World Brown Sugar and Federico Mahora FM 900 have a close profile.

Raw Gold (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Thomas De Monaco · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Thomas De Monaco Raw Gold Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with coffee, pepper and liqueur, giving a warm, spicy first impression. In the heart, suede, leather and lipstick add a soft, powdery texture. The base is dominated by oak, cigar, honey, saffron and patchouli, settling into a smoky, resinous and earthy sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share of voters find it feminine. Davidoff Leather Blend and Abaco Nuit Dorée have a close profile.

VII: L'Heure Défendue

7.8

Cartier · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Cartier VII: L'Heure Défendue is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily wear comes well behind. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it has no clear gender lean. It opens with liqueur. The heart brings woods, tolu balm, cocoa and patchouli, giving it a gourmand, earthy character. In the base, amber, musk, vanilla, leather and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, resinous, leathery warmth.

I Vicoli Via Fiori Chiari

7.6

Trussardi · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi I Vicoli Via Fiori Chiari is a unisex scent that opens with Guatemala cardamom, star anise and Italian lemon, then sweetens into Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it does not read as clearly one or the other. Citrus and spice give it a fresh start, softened by a green, floral side. The heart holds black pepper, patchouli and elemi resin, while the base of Bourbon vanilla and liqueur pulls it towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand finish. Nikos Sculpture Air de Lune and Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise have a close profile.

Code Elixir

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Code Elixir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets smoky leather on a woody base. It opens with Calabrian green mandarin orange, which gives a bright lift. In the heart, smoked leather and liqueur bring a smoky, leathery body softened by sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean dries down creamy and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. It reads masculine, with a modern side. Dries Van Noten Havana Gold and Ex Nihilo Night Call have a close profile.

Fairground Temptation

7.2

Jean Poivre

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Poivre Fairground Temptation is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with liqueur and fresh notes, then moves to benzoin, ambergris and chocolate at the heart. Vanilla, musk and ambergris form the base. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and resinous, with spicy and woody touches in the background. Al Rehab French Coffee and Calvin Klein Nude Vanilla have a close profile.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Cherry Seduction

7.9

LPDO · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LPDO Cherry Seduction is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity frame in a sweet, gourmand and creamy texture. It opens with liqueur, sour cherry and bitter almond, a boozy sweetness. In the heart the cherry meets plum, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac, and the fruit turns softly floral. The base keeps things sweet with tonka bean and Peru balsam, while vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and leisure and evening are the leading occasions. Voters lean feminine, with modern close behind. Flavia Cherry Lust and Afnan Perfumes Cherry Bouquet have a close profile.

Faris Al Arab

8.6

Maison Asrar · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by liqueur, cane sugar, amber and tonka bean. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. It is picked mainly for evenings and nights out, and less often for daytime or the office. It opens with liqueur, cashmere wood and vanilla wood in a sweet, creamy start. In the heart, cane sugar, amber and cedarwood set that sweetness on a woody, spicy base. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, musk and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous dry-down. Its profile is close to French Avenue Amber Empire and Phil Julian Fovere.

Hysterica

6.4

Gritti · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Hysterica is a sweet, fruity floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and rarely gets chosen for the office. It opens with plum, wild honey and white pepper, sweet with a light spice. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia and chewing gum keep it floral with a candied edge. The base of vanilla, benzoin, rosewood and liqueur settles into something warm, woody and sweet, with an animal note lingering behind.

Cocktail Appalaches

6.9

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Orchestre Parfum Cocktail Appalaches is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around vanilla tobacco, amaretto and roasted sesame. The notes read as one whole: vanilla tobacco and amaretto bring the sweetness, pink pepper and saffron add spice, and cedar and benzoin lay down a woody, resinous base. Roasted sesame gives it a creamy, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Liis Bo and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanagloria have a close profile.

Altamura

7.8

L'Entropiste · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Entropiste Altamura is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green, fruity citrus side with a resinous, smoky depth. Orange and Cointreau bring a bright, sweet liqueur feel that comes through first. Frankincense and amber add a resinous, lightly smoky warmth beneath that freshness, while spicy and woody tones stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the votes are few, so those ratings are tentative. It reads equally wearable on men and women, sitting between fresh and oriental. Alkemia L'Encens à la Vanille and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Nero Incenso (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Maestro

8.4

Gulf Orchid · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gulf Orchid Maestro is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a smoky leather and woody base. It opens with orange, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity brightness, while liqueur softens this into something rounder and sweeter. In the heart, amber, leather and rose bring the floral and leathery sides together. The base of vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood carries it into a warm, spicy, woody oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, each scoring 8.3 out of 10. It leaves a dense, noticeable trail, so it suits people who like a scent to be noticed and who lean towards sweet, characterful perfumes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine.

Coralie

7.6

Ikiryō · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ikiryō Coralie is a fresh, floral women's scent built around jasmine, Stargazer lily and lily of the valley. The notes read together rather than in stages: jasmine and lily form a floral core, while lily of the valley keeps it green and airy. Musk adds a powdery, creamy softness, and the liqueur leaves a light sweetness. Spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes, with evening well behind. Its soft, balanced character suits those who want a light daytime scent.

Mocha Latte

7.9

Khadlaj · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Khadlaj Mocha Latte is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-out wear, while fewer pick it for daily use or the office. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Cinnamon, orange and cardamom open it with a spicy, fruity warmth. In the heart, liqueur, coffee and chocolate carry it into a gourmand sweetness. Benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla then settle that sweetness into a soft, powdery, oriental base.

Black & Gold for Him

6.0

Mexx · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mexx Black & Gold for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic, fruity side is rounded off by sweetness and a woody, slightly smoky edge. The top opens cool with mint, yuzu and bitter orange. In the heart, clary sage, liqueur and Provençal lavender come forward, with the liqueur adding a touch of sweetness. The base of vetiver, Operanide® and patchouli lays down a woody, faintly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its fresh character sits close to everyday wear. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dusk till Dawn - 8 PM

7.2

Valjues · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Valjues Dusk till Dawn - 8 PM is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, earthy base. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It leaves a dark, warm impression that suits evening hours, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Black pepper opens with a dry, spicy edge. The heart holds patchouli and liqueur: the liqueur brings the sweetness, while patchouli adds an earthy weight. The base of amber, sandalwood and vetiver follows: amber gives warmth, sandalwood a soft woodiness, and vetiver a dry, earthy air. Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Vanilla XXL

7.0

Balenciaga · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Balenciaga Vanilla XXL is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, with fruity and spicy sides alongside. As a whole, the scent rests on a warm, sweet blend of black vanilla, liqueur and cinnamon. Fruity and gourmand accords push the sweetness forward, while cinnamon adds a spicy warmth and musk gives a soft, faintly animal backdrop. Woody and oriental tones deepen the sweetness, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this reading calls for some caution. It suits those who like rich, sweet fragrances. Rabanne Pure XS and El Nabil Musc Fruity have a close profile.