The Perfume Library

Plein Fatale

6.9

Philipp Plein · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Philipp Plein Plein Fatale is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business settings, with fewer choosing the night. It reads feminine. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and pink pepper, then moves into jasmine, tuberose and rose. The base turns sweet and soft with vanilla, praliné, musk and sandalwood, drying down gourmand and woody. Grès Cabotine Cristalisme and Montale Intense Cherry have a close profile.

albâtresépia

7.7

Première Peau · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Première Peau albâtresépia pairs Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla with white Alba truffle and praliné, a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: two vanillas and praliné give a creamy sweetness, while truffle and ink pull it towards an earthy, smoky side. Violet leaf and woods keep it powdery and woody, with a spicy trace in the background.

Cacao Dreams (Parfum Extract)

8.3

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Carioca Crush

7.5

Sol de Janeiro · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent on a floral base, made for women. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Pear and lychee open it with a fresh fruity sweetness. Pink violet and praliné follow, adding a soft floral and sugary note, and musk with white cedarwood settles it into a clean, lightly woody finish. Pear Addiction by Les Sœurs de Noé and Crush in Rio by The Dua Brand have a close profile.

Sunday Brunch

7.5

Kierin NYC · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kierin NYC Sunday Brunch is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs lemon petitgrain and Italian bergamot with Earl Grey tea. Citrus leads in the top notes, while the Earl Grey tea at the heart adds a green, lightly spicy edge to that freshness. The base of maté, violet and praliné settles onto a floral, woody ground and turns gently sweeter, with the gourmand side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds Violet

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds Violet is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Passion fruit, lychee and raspberry open with a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, violet, Bulgarian rose absolute and lily of the valley bring a soft, powdery floral feel. Vanilla, patchouli and praliné sweeten the base and close it on a warm, gourmand note. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits comfortably in daytime and work settings, with evening use less common. It reads feminine. Judith Williams Hugs & Kisses and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fleur Narcotique

8.5

Manila Grace · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is a sweet, spicy and resinous gourmand floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out, and less often for the office. It opens with tobacco leaf, ginger and plum, then moves to rose, clove, cedarwood and tonka bean. The base is sweet with vanilla, benzoin and praliné, grounded by vetiver and musk. Franck Boclet Tobacco and Zimaya Wameed have a close profile.

Vanille Patchouli

8.3

M. Micallef · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Patchouli is a unisex fragrance where Bourbon vanilla and patchouli, softened by sandalwood and musk, give a sweet, gourmand character. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange, nutmeg and saffron, a fresh and spicy start. The heart of praliné, jasmine and ylang-ylang turns creamy and sweet, and the base of vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with some votes for the office. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Happy Spirit Magical Nights

7.3

Chopard · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chopard Happy Spirit Magical Nights is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on few votes. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens with magnolia, yuzu and blood orange, a bright floral and citrus start. In the heart, raspberry sorbet, osmanthus and vanilla orchid build a fruity, sweet line. The base of caramel, praliné and ambergris leaves a powdery, oriental, gourmand warmth.

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge

7.3

Jacomo · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that leans towards winter and fall evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lemon and cardamom, a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley, sandalwood and cedarwood set a floral and woody backdrop. The base turns gourmand with praliné, vanilla and tonka bean, while musk, patchouli and frankincense pull that sweetness towards a powdery, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out, though spring and daytime wear also get votes. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance.

Brooklyn Fragrance Lover

8.7

Alexandria Fragrances

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alexandria Fragrances Brooklyn Fragrance Lover is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent weighed down by spice and wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it doesn't sit quietly: people nearby will notice it. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather best. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Cognac and praliné give a sweet start, while vanilla and tonka bean round that sweetness out. Cinnamon adds a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and oak lay a woody base underneath. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and a little synthetic.

Darling Point Édition Limitée

7.6

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Darling Point Édition Limitée is a unisex scent that opens with fruity freshness and settles into something sweet, creamy and woody. Pear and apple give the opening a fresh, juicy start, while cinnamon adds a touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and jasmine absolute build a floral layer, with saffron adding warmth. In the base, praliné brings a creamy sweetness, and cashmere wood and moss form a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean towards nights out and leisure time, with daily, evening and business wear close behind. Its sweet, floral build sits comfortably on both men and women.

Eau de Juice - Pure Sugar (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cosmopolitan · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Cosmopolitan Eau de Juice - Pure Sugar Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity-floral women's scent that opens on pink grapefruit and woodland strawberry and settles into praliné and jasmine sambac. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office, while evenings and nights get fewer votes. It reads young, light and feminine. The top pairs pink grapefruit with woodland strawberry for a bright, juicy start. In the heart, plum blossom leads and pink pepper adds a faint spicy edge. The base of jasmine sambac and praliné turns creamy and gourmand, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords.

Mademoiselle de Frédéric

7.4

Frédéric Haldimann · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Frédéric Haldimann Mademoiselle de Frédéric is a sweet, gourmand and floral women's fragrance that sets tuberose, rose and jasmine against caramel, vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters place it in winter and fall, then spring, with summer getting the smallest share. Daily wear and leisure lead, while evening and business also get votes. It opens with spices and citrus fruits, and the heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose and jasmine. The base turns clearly sweet with caramel, vanilla, chocolate and praliné, while iris adds a powdery touch and patchouli and tonka bean bring a woody warmth. Cotton candy rounds out the sugary picture.

Away Woman

6.6

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Woman is a light, youthful women's fragrance that pairs a fresh fruity opening of red currant, pear and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and freesia. The opening is bright, juicy and citrusy, built on red currant, pear and mandarin orange. Lily of the valley, freesia and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, praliné, musk and amber sweeten it gently, while an aquatic, slightly synthetic edge keeps it fresh to the end. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure time, with office use also among the leading choices. It reads feminine. Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Woman and Lattafa Habik Women have a close profile.

Haydan

8.2

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Haydan is a sweet, woody scent for men that sets the freshness of lavender and bergamot against a warm, spicy core of saffron, leather and oud. Haydan's longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not settled. It is classed as a masculine fragrance, and its spicy, oriental build suits anyone who wants a noticeable trail through the day. It opens with clary sage, lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, saffron, cedarwood and praliné come forward, with the sweetness held in check by spice. The base of leather, vetiver, patchouli, oud and musk settles into an earthy, woody finish.

Forever Classic Never Boring for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Mexx · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Forever Classic Never Boring for Her Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that opens on peach, blackcurrant and pear. Most voters pick it for spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure rather than night or evening. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. The top is fruity and bright, with peach, pear and mandarin orange sharpened by blackcurrant. Lotus and violet leaf give the heart a floral, watery lift. In the base, sandalwood, praliné and musk settle the scent into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Mexx Forever Classic Never Boring - Elegant Mandarin & Praline (Body Splash) and Escada Sorbetto Rosso have a close profile.

SEΛENE

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manos Gerakinis SEΛENE is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a floral, lightly sweet heart and a green edge. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit zest and petitgrain, bright and crisp. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac and violet, with praliné adding a soft sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, musk, ambergris and Virginia cedar, calm and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far. The fresh, floral build reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It suits spring and summer days when you want something light that still leaves a trail. Nuxe Prodigieux Néroli - Le Parfum and Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir have a close profile.

Gold Rush (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Paris Hilton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Hilton Gold Rush Eau de Parfum is a powdery, gourmand scent for women that links a fresh fruity opening to the sweetness of praliné and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer chosen less often. Daily wear and leisure are the most common settings, though evening and night out follow close behind. It opens with lemon zest, nectarine and bergamot, which give a fresh fruit lift. Orchid, violet and rose then bring a soft, powdery floral heart. In the base, praliné and vanilla turn sweet, and cashmere wood gives that sweetness a woody footing.

Vanille Vanille

7.9

M. Micallef · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Vanille is a unisex gourmand that opens with coconut and star anise and sweetens into praliné and Bourbon vanilla. The top pairs coconut with star anise, while ylang-ylang, iris and praliné in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. The base of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet vanilla with a light spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Soleil Vanille and Vanille Sambag have a close profile.

Cosmos

6.9

Bō · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bō Cosmos is a unisex fragrance that sets sweetness against smoke and leather, with a spicy, woody and rather warm character. The top pairs whisky and praliné for a sweet start, while musk and metallic notes add a cool, bright edge. In the heart, Mexican cocoa, dragon's blood and coal darken the scent and bring in smoke. The base of oud, smoked leather and orris root concrete lays down a woody, leathery and slightly powdery floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is unisex, and its dense, heavy character sits closer to cooler weather. For a similar profile, David Beckham Exquisite Leather and Benjamin Barber Romulus are close matches.

Red Temptation Elixir (Parfum)

7.5

Zara · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Zara Red Temptation Elixir is a women's perfume that sets citrus and floral notes on a sweet, spicy oriental base. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the sweet, spicy build and noticeable trail suit cooler weather and evenings out. Bitter orange and coriander keep the first impression bright, while jasmine adds a soft floral edge. Saffron and amber carry the spicy warmth, praliné sweetens the blend, and musk and moss leave a woody base behind. A fruity tone and a synthetic sheen run through it.

Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04

7.0

Kayali · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04 is a dense, oriental unisex fragrance where sweetness and spice meet a smoky, leathery oud base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters give each a high score, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is unisex, and its heavy, warm build suits anyone who wants a scent that stays noticeable through the day. The top opens sweet with white honey, plum and mandarin orange, while clary sage and geranium lighten it slightly. Clove and saffron bring spice to the heart. In the base, patchouli, oud and tobacco form a woody, smoky foundation, softened and sweetened by benzoin, vanilla and praliné.

Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier II: Praline

8.0

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nobile 1942 Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier II: Praline is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance led by chocolate, praliné and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and daily use, with business and night-out wear close behind. It reads as a feminine scent. The scent comes across as a single whole: chocolate and praliné sit at its centre, softened by vanilla and tonka bean. Coconut and peach add a gentle fruitiness, while amber, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, resinous, earthy base. Heliotrope brings a powdery touch.