The Perfume Library

Angham / انغام (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Angham / انغام Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand streak, best suited to spring, fall and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, a bright but spicy start. In the heart, lavender and jasmine set the floral side while cocoa and praliné pull the scent toward dessert. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and evening wear are chosen in roughly equal measure, and most voters find it feminine.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent from head to toe, with floral and fruity touches softening the sugar; it is presented as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is rarely picked for the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is led by vanilla cream, candied pear and marshmallow, with ylang-ylang and violet leaf adding a floral edge. The heart brings chewing gum, jelly bean, white caramel and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, praliné and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, while sandalwood and musk give it a soft footing.

Mod Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ariana Grande · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a powdery, fruity scent for women, built on the creamy sweetness of vanilla, praliné and cocoa butter. It opens with musk, plum and pink freesia, a light fruity and floral start. In the heart, praliné and orris butter pull it towards a powdery, gourmand side. The base is led by vanilla and cocoa butter, settling into something creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. Leisure and daily wear are the most common settings, and it reads as feminine and modern. Lattafa Petra and Lattafa Yara have a close profile.

Red Temptation Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Red Temptation Women Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent led by amber, jasmine and saffron. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for daily wear too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine character prevails. Bitter orange and coriander add a spicy brightness, while musk and moss set a woody, powdery base underneath. Praliné sweetens the blend and jasmine carries the floral side. Its oriental build and synthetic touch leave a warm impression. Zara Red Temptation Elixir and Naomi Jon Bite Me have a close profile.

Bake

7.8

Akro · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Akro Bake is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, like something warm from the oven. It opens with lemon zest, a bright citrus touch. In the heart, cream and praliné add a soft gourmand body. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla and brown sugar, while the fruity accord lightens it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and many find it feminine and modern. Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake and Yves Rocher My Vanilla Garden have a close profile.

The Wedding Silk Santal | 36

8.0

Kayali · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, suited to spring and autumn days and to evenings out. It opens with white freesia, blackcurrant and champagne, light and bright. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and orange blossom are softened by the sweetness of nectarine and praliné. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, and name nights out and evenings most often, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Orientica Ishraq have a close profile.

Vinegia 21

8.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Vinegia 21 is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy gourmand character on a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Saffron, Laotian cinnamon and praliné open with a spicy sweetness. Atlas cedar, Indonesian patchouli and oud then build a woody body. Frankincense, myrrh, Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, warm sweetness at the base. Lattafa Khamrah and Zimaya Sharaf Blend have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Le Parfum

6.8

Joop! · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Joop! Homme Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery men's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Iris, lavender, tonka bean, vanilla and praliné sit together here. Within a floral and spicy frame, the sweet, creamy, gourmand side wins out, and a fruity touch softens the whole. There is a synthetic sheen as well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Red Vanilla and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Armani Code Satin

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Satin is a sweet, floral and creamy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, pear sorbet and ginger, a fruity freshness. Orange blossom, jasmine sambac absolute and neroli form a floral heart. It dries down to cocoa absolute, vanilla and praliné, a sweet, gourmand base, with patchouli adding some woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads clearly feminine.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

Shaghaf Oud Elixir

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir is a sweet, spicy oud scent for cold-weather evenings and nights out, described as unisex. It opens with saffron, oud and pink pepper, warm and spicy from the first spray. In the heart, praliné and rose bring sweetness while sage and oud keep it grounded in wood. The base of amber, vanilla and musk turns creamy and gourmand, with oud still present underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It leans masculine in how it reads, though it also gets feminine votes. Zimaya Noor Oud and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Innocent

7.6

Mugler · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Innocent pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with almond and praliné in a floral women's scent that sits between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It is recommended most for fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It suits leisure, evening and daytime wear. It opens fresh with bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart of blackcurrant, almond and red berries adds a fruity sweetness. Praliné, musk and amber settle into a gourmand, powdery, oriental warmth at the base. Mugler Innocent Illusion and Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens have a close profile.

Kismet Magic

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic is a sweet, gourmand unisex oriental with a warm spicy and woody core, best suited to cold-season evenings. It opens with cognac, then moves into cinnamon, tonka bean and oak in the heart. Vanilla, praliné and sandalwood in the base soften it, leaving a sugary, spiced and woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans somewhat masculine, though many voters read it as feminine. Fragrance World Cocktail Intense and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir have a close profile.

Althaïr Exclusif

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Althaïr Exclusif is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around amaretto, cinnamon and Bourbon vanilla, and it suits cooler evenings. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. It opens with amaretto, bergamot and saffron. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom, praliné and orange blossom add a gourmand sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Ambrox and gaiac wood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. Fruity and spicy accords keep the sweetness in check. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and French Avenue Liquid Brun have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) 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.

Khamrah Dukhan / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan / خمرة is a sweet, smoky and spicy scent built around tobacco, benzoin and tonka bean, best suited to cooler seasons and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. It is classed as a men's fragrance, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, smoked spices and pimento, fruity and spicy at once. The heart of frankincense, orange blossom, cistus and patchouli adds a resinous, smoky feel. In the base, tobacco, benzoin, tonka bean, amber and praliné take over, settling into a creamy, gourmand warmth.

Äican

8.4

Kajal · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kajal Äican is a modern unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a gourmand sweetness, with masculine and feminine votes almost evenly split. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Night out, leisure and evening are the most named occasions, while business comes last. It opens with mandarin orange, passion fruit and pineapple for a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, black pepper and ginger add spice and jasmine softens it. The base of amber, vanilla and praliné leaves a sweet, creamy warmth, with vetiver and sandalwood giving it a woody footing.

Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir

8.1

Kenzo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir is a feminine scent that sets floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, powdery texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal votes. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Mandarin orange and raspberry give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and praliné sweeten the scent into a creamy gourmand finish. Rose Ispahan and Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Greenwich Village

8.0

Bond No. 9 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that links a fruity opening of mandarin orange, lychee and blackcurrant to white peony and jasmine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, and business and evening getting votes too. Voters call it feminine more often than anything else, then modern, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens bright and juicy, with mandarin orange, lychee and blackcurrant. The heart of white peony, jasmine and water lily adds a light floral tone. In the base, peach nectar, vanilla and praliné pull it toward a gourmand sweetness, while musk, oakmoss and Ambrox soften it and keep it balanced. Jo Milano Game of Spades Win and Grandeur Avenue London have a close profile.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.