The Perfume Library

Art 05 - Cocktail Di Frutta Esotica

5.4

Profumi d'Art X Armaf · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

Lush Cherry

8.1

Fragrance World

Fruity · Sweet · Smoky

Fragrance World Lush Cherry is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens on black cherry, bitter almond and cherry liqueur. The opening is a dense, boozy cherry sweetness with a slight bitter edge from the almond. Jasmine sambac, plum, sour cherry and Turkish rose carry the fruit into a softer, floral heart. The base keeps things sweet with vanilla, tonka bean and Peru balsam, while cinnamon, clove and patchouli add spice and warmth. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar give it a woody footing, and the smoky and leathery accords temper the sugar. Nusuk Muharib and Ayat Anosha have a close profile.

Spirit for Women

5.2

Banderas · 2005

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Banderas Spirit for Women is a feminine scent that opens with citrus notes, carries plum at its heart and rests on oriental woods. It begins with a fresh, fruity citrus opening, then softens and sweetens around the plum. Citrus, floral and fruity accords sit side by side, joined by a sweet, gourmand layer and spicy, powdery and resinous tones. The base of oriental woods closes the scent with a warm, leathery and slightly animalic feel. Serge Lutens Féminité du bois and Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ma Chérie

7.3

Frédéric Haldimann

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Frédéric Haldimann Ma Chérie is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance in which peach and mango meet a floral heart. The top is peach, mango and bergamot: the fruit is clear from the first spray, while the bergamot lightens the sweetness a little. In the heart, violet, rose and jasmine build a floral base, joined by West Indian lantana. The base of plum, raspberry, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery, oriental sweetness, with a spicy accord staying in the background. Gucci Accenti and Laura Biagiotti Venezia have a close profile.

Dark Rose

7.2

Octavia Morgan · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Octavia Morgan Dark Rose is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around black rose, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and plum, which give a spicy, fruity brightness. At the heart, black rose leads while cumin adds a warm, spicy edge. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and labdanum set the rose on a sweet, woody foundation. The overall impression is oriental, lightly smoky and distinctly synthetic, with fruit, sweetness and smoke balanced around the rose. Mugler La Rose Angel and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Parfum have a close profile.

Lune de Miel (Extrait de Parfum)

6.3

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Lune de Miel Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent where rose and saffron sit on a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. The top notes are rose and saffron, giving a floral, spicy start. In the heart, plum and apple bring a soft, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood weighs in at the end, settling into a gourmand, woody and oriental warmth. The overall impression is a sweet, creamy, spicy floral that leans neither masculine nor feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Cuba City - Las Vegas for Men

6.2

Cuba

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Cuba City - Las Vegas for Men is a fresh, citrusy chypre for men that settles onto a woody base. The top is bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, green apple and plum, while oakmoss and geranium give it a green, chypre edge. In the heart, mahogany, cinnamon and clove take the coolness off and bring in a spicy warmth. The base carries on the woody character with cedar, vetiver and sandalwood, and vanilla adds a touch of sweetness.

Forbidden Temptation

9.2

Vivamor Parfums · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Forbidden Temptation is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs cognac and plum with cinnamon, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with cognac and plum, fruity and slightly syrupy. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice, tobacco a smoky darkness, and Brazilian tonka bean a soft sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla and amber leaves a gourmand, resinous warmth, while Haitian vetiver gives the sweetness a woody balance. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand may be enough. Voters rate it highly, though the number of votes is still small. It suits men and women alike who enjoy dark, sweet scents. Tom Ford Amber Intrigue and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Jeans Couture Woman

7.2

Versace · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Jeans Couture Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance from 2002, pairing fruity sweetness with a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum and orange blossom, giving a fruity, fresh start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and freesia bring the floral side forward, with the iris adding a soft powdery feel. The dry-down settles on sandalwood, musk, heliotrope and vetiver, a woody, sweet base. The overall impression is light, youthful and flowery, with a slightly synthetic edge in the accords.

Identity for Her

7.9

Bench. · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bench. Identity for Her is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets raspberry, plum and cherry over vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening close behind and night out a little further back. It is made as a women's scent. The top is fruity and bright with raspberry, plum and cherry. Iris, orchid and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. Vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the base and close it on a gourmand warmth. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Kenneth Cole White have a close profile.

Twilight Mist

8.1

Body Fantasies

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Body Fantasies Twilight Mist is a sweet, gourmand floral for women, where fruity brightness meets a creamy, powdery base. It opens with coconut, plum and mandarin orange, which give a soft, fruity sweetness. The heart turns floral with tiger orchid, magnolia, violet and tuberose, and the violet adds a powdery touch. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a creamy, woody, slightly oriental warmth. Widian Black II and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Oud Blues

8.5

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mystery, Modern Mark Oud Blues is a unisex scent in which a fresh, spicy opening settles onto a sweet, leathery and woody base. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong: it lasts on the skin and carries well around the wearer. The number of votes is small, so this impression is not a firm verdict. Its unisex profile suits men and women alike. Black pepper, cinnamon and bergamot give it a sharp, lively start. In the heart, sage, lavender and plum add a fruity, floral softness, while patchouli strengthens the woody side. The base of leather, oud, vanilla and tonka bean turns sweet, creamy and powdery as it dries.

Lancetti Madame (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lancetti · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lancetti Madame Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens with a bouquet of rose, gardenia, ylang-ylang, freesia and lily, lifted by a fresh, citrusy brightness. In the heart, rose is joined by jasmine, while plum and peach add a soft fruitiness. The base of oakmoss, patchouli, iris and tonka bean completes the chypre structure on a woody, lightly spicy and resinous ground. Azzaro Couture and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Life Threads Gold Sheer

7.3

La Prairie · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Prairie Life Threads Gold Sheer is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity streak with a sweet, spicy, powdery oriental base; it has been discontinued. Clove, tangerine and plum open on a spiced fruit note. In the heart, coriander, cinnamon and pepper carry that warmth on, while rose, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. In the base, myrrh, vanilla and patchouli dominate, with cedar and frankincense settling a sweet, creamy, powdery structure onto a quiet resinous ground. The gourmand sweetness and oriental warmth sit together throughout. La Prairie Life Threads Gold and M. Micallef Ylang in Gold (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Midnight Queen

4.5

Shopping Queen · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shopping Queen Midnight Queen pairs bright bergamot and grapefruit with a vanilla and caramel base, a floral-fruity, sweet fragrance for women that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. Nothing is known about seasons, but the sweet, gourmand build feels at home in cooler weather. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and orange, then moves into plum, mango, jasmine and orange blossom. The base of vanilla, caramel, sandalwood and musk turns powdery and gourmand. Spirit Spirit of Romantic Love and Michael Bublé By Invitation share a close profile.

Vanilla Malagasy

7.6

H&M

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

H&M Vanilla Malagasy is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with an oriental, lightly spicy character. It opens with plum and peach, a juicy fruity sweetness. Jasmine and praliné form the heart, adding a floral touch and a sugary, nutty warmth. Benzoin and vanilla take over in the base, settling into a creamy vanilla with a hint of spice. Paris Corner Eshal Vanilla and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa have a close profile.

Senso

7.0

Caia · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ambergris Nicotina

7.8

elkhaldi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

elkhaldi Ambergris Nicotina is a woody, sweet unisex scent in which Taif rose, amber and spices come forward; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: several roses, Indian oud and tobacco sit together throughout. The floral side comes from Taif, Bourbon, Damask and Bulgarian rose, while plum, liquorice and black mission fig add sweetness. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody floor, and spices and resinous ambergris keep it warm. A powdery, faintly animal trace stays in the mix. Its profile is close to elkhaldi Ambergris Bouquet and elkhaldi Ambergris Myanmar.

La Fin d'un Été

7.0

Pierre Bourdon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Bourdon La Fin d'un Été is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that opens with ginger and bergamot and carries watermelon, jasmine and plum in its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening sets the spicy bite of ginger against the citrus of bergamot, giving the scent a fresh start. In the heart, watermelon and plum bring a soft fruitiness while jasmine and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base lays down a woody footing of vetiver and patchouli, softened by musk and amber. The fresh, citrusy character runs through to the end, with spice and wood staying in the background. Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Praf de Zâne

6.6

Createur 5 d'Emotions · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Createur 5 d'Emotions Praf de Zâne is a fruity, sweet unisex fragrance with a strong gourmand streak. It opens with plum, apple and cinnamon, where the fruit's tartness is softened by spice. In the heart, heliotrope, coconut and vanilla turn it powdery and creamy. The base of sugar, white musk and ambergris dries down with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it stays on for a long time, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits those who like sweet, gourmand scents. Maison des Rêves Gourmandise and Estelle Ewen L'Oriental share a close profile.

Musc Sensuel

6.4

Nectar Olfactif · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Nectar Olfactif Musc Sensuel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with passion fruit, neroli and plum and settles into vanilla, sugar and musk. Its longevity is rated moderate; a small share of voters find it high, though the number of votes is low. It is classed as unisex. There are no votes on season, occasion or sillage, so it is best described as a fit for anyone who likes sweet, powdery scents. The top notes of passion fruit, neroli and plum give a fruity lift. In the heart, lily of the valley, vanilla and sugar sweeten it further, and amber and musk form a creamy, powdery, faintly resinous base. The overall feel is a gourmand with a synthetic edge. La Rive Vanilla Touch and Lattafa Eclaire have a close profile.

Even You (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Betty Barclay · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Even You Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that opens with neroli, bergamot and plum and sweetens into vanilla and tonka bean. The top is bright and citrusy, with neroli and bergamot leading and plum adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, freesia and iris bring a floral, powdery feel. The base of vetiver, tonka bean and vanilla turns the scent sweet, creamy and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few votes have been cast, so this is only a rough guide. With its fresh, sweet character it reads as feminine and easy to wear day to day. Coach Coach Dreams Sunset and Prada Candy Sugar Pop have a close profile.

Amethyst

6.9

Avon · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Amethyst is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose sweet and powdery sides come forward. Its sillage is rated moderate, though with few votes this is only a first impression. It reads as a perfume made for women. It opens with plum, moves to violet in the heart and settles on sandalwood. The floral and fruity sides soften into sweetness, with a spicy touch and a powdery, creamy texture around it. Lubin epidOr and Ojar Wood Whisper have a close profile.

Deauville Winter

7.2

Flora Mare

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Flora Mare Deauville Winter is a floral, sweet women's fragrance softened by gourmand touches. It opens with pepper, neroli and mandarin orange, so spice and citrus move together. The heart of plum, jasmine, freesia, rose and orange blossom builds a floral, fruity body. In the base, tonka bean, chocolate and musk carry the sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli add a woody, slightly powdery ground. The spicy accord keeps it from turning too sugary. La Rive In Woman and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.