The Perfume Library

Blanche Bête

8.1

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête is a unisex scent that pairs milk, jasmine and tuberose with vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa, leaning floral and gourmand. The top notes are milk, Mystikal® and ambrette seed, so it opens creamy and soft. In the heart, frankincense, jasmine, tuberose and Mahonial® build a floral body. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa adds sweetness, with powdery and synthetic touches running through the texture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No single season dominates; fall and spring lead by a small margin. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Milkylicious and Lattafa Her Confession.

Rich/Warm/Addictive (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Zara · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Italica

7.4

Casamorati · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Casamorati Italica is a creamy unisex gourmand that opens with milk, saffron and Sicilian almond and sweetens into toffee and vanilla. The opening is led by milk, saffron and Sicilian almond, with the spice and almond sweetness pulling it firmly towards gourmand. In the heart, toffee and Bourbon vanilla take over, making it creamy and sugary. White musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sit underneath and give the sweetness a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and rarely to the office. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Place des Lices Safran Gourmand and Maison Tahité VaneXstasy have a close profile.

Leder 6 / Fetisch

8.0

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6 / Fetisch is a sweet, smoky leather scent, unisex by label, though most voters read it as masculine and place it in autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Summer is rarely chosen. It opens with leathery notes and saffron blossom. In the heart, vanilla and milk pull it towards a creamy sweetness, while Japanese styrax and frankincense add a resinous, woody and spicy depth underneath. The leather accord sits over all of it, with smoke staying in the background.

Remember Me

8.0

Jovoy · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jovoy Remember Me is a feminine scent that suits the cooler days of fall and winter, and fits easily into daily and leisure wear. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use following. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or even masculine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, spicy citrus. Ginger, tea and frangipani add a soft floral heart. The base settles into cedar, milk and vanilla, a creamy, sweet, gourmand woodiness. L'Erbolario Frangipani and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

Coffee Break

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Coffee Break is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent that softens coffee with milk, and it leans towards everyday wear in fall and winter. It opens with coffee, red apple and lemon, the apple and lemon adding a light freshness over the coffee. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom absolute and spearmint bring a soft floral touch. The base of milk, sandalwood and cedarwood settles the scent into a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Sécrétions Magnifiques

3.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sécrétions Magnifiques is a unisex scent that most voters wear in spring and for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes spread into fall and winter too. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. It opens with marine notes, aldehydes and salt, a fresh, aquatic start. The heart brings milk, blood and adrenalin. In the base, sandalwood, iris and opoponax take over, and the scent turns powdery and creamy. Animal and synthetic accents run through the blend.

Milk

7.1

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Commodity Milk is a sweet, creamy gourmand that suits fall and winter days; it is described as unisex. It opens with roasted sesame, then marshmallow and milk build a soft, milky sweetness in the heart. In the base, benzoin, tonka bean and mahogany wood add a spicy, woody depth, while a synthetic edge lingers in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. More voters find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. The Dua Brand Sweet Milk and Commodity Milk+ have a close profile.

Soprano

7.8

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Soprano is a fruity, floral unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings, its sweetness deepened by leather and oud. Lychee, freesia and Calabrian bergamot open bright and fruity. Egyptian jasmine, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose form the heart, with milk adding a creamy softness to the flowers. In the base, leather, patchouli and oud bring a woody, spicy, slightly oriental weight. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine gets more votes for character, though masculine is well represented too. Nishane Nefs and Louis Vuitton Matière Noire have a close profile.

Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee

6.7

Swiss Arabian · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent whose warm, creamy mix of toffee, vanilla and coffee suits evenings in the colder months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It doesn't sit clearly on one side of the gender line and reads close to both masculine and feminine. It opens with toffee and Arabica coffee. The heart brings pastry, cardamom, walnut, milk and date, with the spice tempering the sweetness. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean join brown sugar and musk, and the scent settles into a creamy, smoky, oriental sweetness. Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa and Gulf Orchid Vanilla Latte have a close profile.

Palo Santo

7.4

Carner · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Carner Palo Santo is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and nights out leading the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with rum and davana, then moves into Venezuelan tonka bean, milk and Paraguayan gaiac wood. The base of Haitian vetiver, Atlas cedar and Dominican amyris sets a woody floor. The sweet, gourmand side stays creamy and soft, while the spicy and smoky tones are balanced by the wood.

Beyond the Wall

8.2

Gritti · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gritti Beyond the Wall is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with powder, artemisia, violet and ginger, and moves into milk, black tea and iris at the heart. Sandalwood, white musk and cardamom form the base. The overall impression is powdery and creamy, with the sweetness balanced by a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Roja Parfums Ahlam and Xerjoff Star Musk have a close profile.

Sensations (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sensations Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery-sweet scent with a creamy, gourmand warmth, made for women; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with deadnettle, which gives a cool, green first impression. Grain and milk in the heart soften it into something creamy and sweet. Amber, woods and musk settle underneath, leaving a powdery, woody warmth. Etro Etra and Jil Sander Sun Delight have a close profile.

Jeux de peau

6.6

Serge Lutens · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Cow

7.5

Zoologist · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Cow is a fresh, creamy floral unisex scent built around milk, violet and heliotrope. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen far less. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office next. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though many call it modern. It opens with sage and apple, which give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, milk, violet, heliotrope, jasmine and lily of the valley form a soft, creamy floral layer. The base of vetiver, benzoin, musk, cedarwood and amber sweetens that texture and settles into a smooth, synthetic finish. Zoologist Cow Limited Edition and Byredo Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lann-Aël

7.6

Lostmarc'h · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lostmarc'h Lann-Aël is a fruity, sweet unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, best suited to fall and winter days. It opens with bergamot and clementine alongside fruity notes and grain. In the heart, floral and woody notes are softened by milk, and vanilla settles underneath as a sweet, powdery base. A spicy touch stays in the background of this warm, gourmand character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Etra

7.3

Etro · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Etro Etra is a unisex scent that sets a spicy floral opening of pimento, Ceylonese cinnamon and rose over a soft, creamy base of sandalwood, milk and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pimento, Bourbon geranium, Ceylonese cinnamon and rose, with the spice up front and the flowers close behind. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood and milk pull it towards a woody, creamy feel. Vanilla, musk and amber in the base keep the sweetness and powdery warmth going, while the fresh accord leaves a light brightness on top. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Etro Raving and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Milk Musk (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Molton Brown · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Milk Musk Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet unisex scent, fruity and creamy with a powdery, gourmand softness. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring follows not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is linked with most. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by modern and classic. Pear and peach open on a fruity freshness. The heart holds ambroxan, musk, vanilla and milk, which give it a creamy, powdery feel. White cedarwood and tonka bean in the base round off the sweetness. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coco Extreme have a close profile.

So Scandal!

7.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! is a sweet, floral women's fragrance in which jasmine sambac and tuberose meet raspberry and milk; it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and tuberose lead, with orange blossom alongside them. Raspberry adds a fruity sweetness, while milk brings a creamy, gourmand softness. With a slightly synthetic sheen, the whole reads as floral and sugary. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is chosen most in spring and fall, for leisure and for nights out, and most voters find it feminine. Pendora Scents Solitude Candy and Emper So Genius have a close profile.

Yes I Am

7.4

Cacharel · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Yes I Am is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity character against a sweet, creamy gourmand touch, and it suits fall and winter days best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and evenings out. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange zest and raspberry, bright and juicy. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine, ginger flower and amber build a warm floral core. Cardamom, milk and sandalwood settle into a creamy, lightly spiced sweetness at the base. Cacharel Yes I Am Delicious and La Rive My Only Wish share a close profile.

Piano Santal

7.4

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

L'Orchestre Parfum Piano Santal is a sweet, creamy and woody unisex scent that sets milk and white musk beside sandalwood, cedar and cumin. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer gets only a small share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters don't pin it firmly as feminine or masculine. The scent rests on a woody frame of sandalwood and cedar. Milk and white musk soften that frame into a creamy sweetness, while cumin adds a spicy warmth. Bergamot stays in the background, and ambroxan with the skin accord gives it a smooth, slightly gourmand, synthetic finish.

Santal Calling

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Santal Calling is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a creamy, powdery sweetness. It opens with a touch of nutmeg spice; iris and milk sit in the heart and give it a powdery, creamy face. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Australian white sandalwood sets a sweet, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Lanvin Oxygène and Mugler Over the Musk have a close profile.

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.