The Perfume Library

King

8.3

Armaf · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Armaf King is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance led by mirabelle plum and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score them high. The number of votes is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It reads as a masculine scent, and its sweet, gourmand build leaves a full, dense trail. It opens with mirabelle plum and fruity notes. In the heart, chestnut, gourmand and spicy notes soften it into a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, amber, balsamic and powdery notes sets a woody, resinous ground. Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Honey Santal have a close profile.

Pistachio Kunafa

6.8

Anfar · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Anfar Pistachio Kunafa is a sweet, gourmand unisex perfume in which pistachio, caramel and knafeh turn into a creamy, lightly spiced dessert. The top is made of nuts, caramel, knafeh and pistachio, so the first impression is warm, sweet and dense. Cardamom adds a spicy edge in the heart, while tonka bean softens it. In the base, vanilla, chocolate, amber and powdery notes settle into a creamy, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its heavy sweetness suits cooler weather best. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Maison Alhambra Pistachio Chocolate and Armaf Odyssey Dubai Chocolat have a close profile.

Côté Cour

7.6

Benchaâbane

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Benchaâbane Côté Cour is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with spicy, woody and powdery touches; its oriental side stays soft and creamy rather than heavy. It opens light and fresh with lime, white tea and bergamot. In the heart, iris and rose set the floral tone while patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften it. The base brings woody, musky, spicy and powdery notes together with amber, leaving a warm, creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Guerlain Métalys / Metallica and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Silver Musk

8.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Silver Musk is a unisex scent built on musk from start to finish, powdery and creamy, with a fresh, citrusy lift. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it leans neither way. Musk runs from the opening through the heart, and in the base it meets powdery notes. The fresh, citrus air is softened by floral and spicy touches, with woody and oriental accords staying in the background and a creamy powder settling at the end.

Strawberry Kiss

6.4

Sphinx

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Sphinx Strawberry Kiss is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent led by strawberry, milk and forest fruits. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. It suits those who like sweet, fruity fragrances and doesn't lean toward either gender. It opens with strawberry, milk and forest fruits, fresh and fruity in a sweet way. In the heart, powdery notes and muffin soften it into a creamy warmth. The base of woody notes, caramel and burnt caramel deepens the sweetness, and the accords carry a synthetic edge too. MIIM.MIIC No 52 Sweet Strawberry Milk and Spirit Vanilla Wonders have a close profile.

Scalo Porto Cervo Woman

6.0

Acqua di Sardegna · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Acqua di Sardegna Scalo Porto Cervo Woman is a floral, fruity women's fragrance softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones. It opens with red fruits, bergamot and peach, while pink pepper, jasmine, rose and violet form a floral heart. The base of patchouli, powdery notes, leather and vetiver settles into a sweet, lightly spicy powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine.

Marina (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Mazzolari

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Marina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards leisure time and everyday wear. The top is built on mandarin orange, blood orange, bergamot and neroli, with lavender alongside the citrus. The heart brings rose, iris, patchouli and honey, which sweeten it and add a green, aquatic feel. In the base, myrrh, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and powdery notes soften everything. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and unshowy. Voters pick leisure, daily and business settings most often, while evening and sport come well behind. Truefitt & Hill Clubman and Cacharel Eau d'Eden have a close profile.

Miss Cassandra

7.6

Jeanne Arthes · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jeanne Arthes Miss Cassandra is a women's fragrance where a floral, sweet character meets a soft, powdery and creamy finish, suited to everyday wear and the milder seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, with some also wearing it for evenings and nights out. Its value for money is rated high. It opens with peony, pink pepper and bergamot, then moves into powdery notes, iris and rose at the heart. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a creamy sweetness, while a synthetic accord adds a slight sheen over the powdery floral core. Tous Oh! The Origin and New Notes Latte Mimosa have a close profile.

Baby Soft (Cologne)

6.3

Dana · 1974

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dana Baby Soft (Cologne) is a fresh, sweet floral with a soft, powdery and slightly synthetic feel, and it is described as a women's fragrance. It opens with lemon leaf and orange for a bright start. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasmine and rose. In the base, powdery notes, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften the scent and sweeten it. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Carven Dans Ma Bulle de Musc and Babor Babor Women have a close profile.

Fortuitous

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Fortuitous is a unisex scent that opens with cherry, coconut and lemon and sweetens towards sandalwood and vanilla. The top pairs cherry, coconut, almond and bergamot for a fruity, gourmand start. In the heart, geranium, rose, jasmine and fir balsam bring floral and resinous tones, with coriander adding a spicy edge. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, labdanum, musk, vanilla and amber leaves a creamy, powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and link it mostly to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Rasasi Qasamat Morhaf and Kajal Joorie have a close profile.

Centenario

7.7

Bois 1920 · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Centenario is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with ylang-ylang, bergamot and tiaré. The top is ylang-ylang, bergamot and tiaré, where the floral and fruity sides come forward. In the heart, powdery notes, coconut and iris make it creamy and soft. The base holds musk, sandalwood and jasmine; the spicy and woody touches stay in the background while the sweetness carries on. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It does not lean toward either gender and suits people who like powdery, sweet scents. Its profile is close to Escada Margaretha Ley and New Notes Latte Mimosa.

Cologne Pour le Matin (2026)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, where lemon brightness meets the green, spicy edge of thyme and rosemary, softened by a powdery floral touch. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a light presence. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and nights out trailing behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as one whole: lemon, thyme and rosemary keep the first impression green and crisp, while violet and orange blossom pull it towards a floral, slightly sweet tone. Powdery and woody notes soften the finish and give it a calm, quiet base.

Elfe Noir

7.6

Les Contes · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Contes Elfe Noir is a feminine scent that opens on cocoa and blood orange, then leans gourmand with dark chocolate and hazelnut. The top pairs cocoa with blood orange for a fruity sweetness. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral touch while dark chocolate and hazelnut bring out the gourmand side. The base of powdery notes, heliotrope and musk settles into a creamy, powdery finish, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time, and the office gets the fewest votes. It reads as a feminine perfume. Amouage Love Delight and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Spirito Mystic

8.0

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Spirito Mystic is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet gourmand depth. Bergamot, cardamom and rose give it a bright start. In the heart, powdery notes, tonka bean and sandalwood soften the scent and set the floral side on a creamy base. Vanilla, patchouli and musk leave a warm trail in which sweetness leads. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. They suggest it most for leisure and nights out, and also see it fitting evenings and daily wear. Zara Femme and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Art Foundation

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masakï Matsushïma Art Foundation is a powdery, creamy floral that reads fresh and sweet, a light women's perfume suited to daytime and the warmer months of spring and summer. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It has been discontinued, and it reads as a feminine scent. The top brings apricot, silk tree blossom and osmanthus, floral and fruity at once. Lipstick and rice powder in the heart add a soft, powdery feel. In the base, milk, white musk and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, sweet finish. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Molinard Osmanthus have a close profile.

Talc Douceur

7.0

Monotheme

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Monotheme Talc Douceur is a soft unisex scent built around powdery notes, musk and milk, with a fresh, sweet side; it has been discontinued. Floral notes and powdery notes lead, with musk and milk rounding them off. As a whole it reads fresh and sweet, with a fruity touch and a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead, with business settings also fitting. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Musk Collection Black / Musk Collection

7.1

Musk Collection

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Musk Collection Black / Musk Collection is a powdery, sweet scent for women, built on musk and fresh notes that lead into a floral heart. It opens with fresh notes and musk. Iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine give the heart a soft floral character. The base returns to musk with woody and powdery notes, drying down creamy, lightly spicy and touched with an oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and leisure best, though business and evening get votes too. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and The Body Shop White Musk have a close profile.

Le Joker

7.3

Art de Parfum · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Art de Parfum Le Joker is a unisex scent that opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper and black pepper, then pairs sea salt with patchouli for a fresh, aquatic, woody character. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and business settings lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as masculine more often, though a fair number call it feminine. Two peppers lead the top, while powdery notes, sea salt and nutmeg make up the heart. The base holds patchouli, moss, cypriol, ambroxan, animalic notes and musk. Spicy, green and smoky tones balance the salty, cool air with a resinous woodiness. Amouage Lineage and Bon Parfumeur 602 Poivre Cèdre Patchouli have a close profile.

Yum Yum

7.5

Armaf · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Armaf Yum Yum is a unisex perfume that opens with wild cherry, orange and berries, then softens into white blossoms and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and see good value for the price, though these scores come from only a small number of votes. Classed as unisex, it is built to sit comfortably on either men's or women's skin. Bergamot keeps the fruity opening fresh. In the heart, rose and vanilla join the white blossoms and pull the scent towards a creamy, gourmand feel. The base of powdery notes, musk and amber dries down sweet, synthetic and powdery. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Montale Lucky Candy have a close profile.

Listen. to the Heartbeat of Germany

6.3

Scentception · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scentception Listen. to the Heartbeat of Germany is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex fragrance that pairs cool aquatic notes with a forest feel. It opens with aquatic notes, juniper, citrus notes and herbaceous notes, with spicy notes adding a slight edge. In the heart, ozonic notes, lily of the valley, elderflower and linden blossom keep it floral yet airy. The base of pine, fir needle and oakmoss sets a woody, green floor, softened by powdery notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a crisp, natural character. Kilian Vodka on the Rocks and Rasasi Egra for Men have a close profile.

Gardénia

6.9

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Theodoros Kalotinis Gardénia is a floral, sweet scent, soft and feminine, with a powdery, creamy texture. The top is built on powdery notes. In the heart, jasmine absolute and gardenia absolute carry the floral core, while vanilla at the base sweetens it and gives a creamy warmth. A synthetic accord adds a smooth, polished edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as a feminine perfume. Bettina Barty Summer Vanilla and Stila Crème Bouquet have a close profile.

Summer Vanilla

7.6

Bettina Barty

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bettina Barty Summer Vanilla is a floral, sweet scent softened by a creamy, powdery feel, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. The notes read as a single whole: floral notes, vanilla and powdery notes. Among the accords, floral, sweet and powdery lead, while fruity and creamy touches soften it and a synthetic edge runs alongside. Aldi Giulietta in Love and Santa Maria Novella Violetta have a close profile.

Rose Wood

8.1

Ajmal · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Rose Wood is a unisex scent that opens with floral and spicy notes and settles into oud, powdery notes and woody notes. Floral and spicy notes come through together at the start. In the heart, the floral notes soften with musky notes, and the base is led by oud, powdery notes and woody notes. Floral, spicy and woody accords weigh most, while the oriental, resinous and smoky sides stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Votes for daily wear, evening, night out, business and leisure are spread fairly evenly. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on men and women alike. Ajmal Patchouli Wood and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

Huacaya

8.9

Graham & Pott · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Graham & Pott Huacaya is a unisex perfume that puts saffron, Ceylonese cinnamon and Grasse violet up front, with a floral, fruity and spicy character. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with saffron, Ceylonese cinnamon and a dew drop, with the spice coming first. In the heart, South American heliotrope, Scottish raspberry and Grasse violet turn it sweeter, floral and fruity. The base of powdery notes, Cambodian oud and musk dries down woody and oriental. Alexandre.J Rose Oud and La Prairie Life Threads Ruby have a close profile.