The Perfume Library

Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle

7.8

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mauboussin Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built on praliné, rose and white freesia, made for women. It opens with praliné, which brings a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, rose and white freesia add a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. The fresh accord keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily wear, leisure and the office; most see it as a feminine scent. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz have a close profile.

Entebaa pour Homme

7.7

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Entebaa pour Homme is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into something sweet, spicy and woody. The top is black pepper, lime, plum and pineapple, so citrus and fruit brightness sit over the spice. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and gaiac wood build a woody base, while vanilla, tonka bean and praliné in the base sweeten it toward an oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer not far behind, and leisure and evening outings are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Elle and Armaf Shades have a close profile.

Queen of Life

7.2

La Rive · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Queen of Life is a feminine perfume that sets floral and fruity notes over a sweet, gourmand warmth with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and evening get almost equal weight, and most voters read it as feminine. Pear and blackcurrant make up a fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean turns the scent sweet and gourmand, with patchouli tempering that sweetness slightly. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Otimo

7.3

pernoire · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pernoire Otimo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with cardamom, rum and quince, then turns sweeter at the heart with tobacco, praliné, patchouli and tonka bean. Vanilla, cedarwood and osmanthus form the base. A fruity, creamy sweetness is warmed by spice and wood. Argos Triumph of Bacchus (Eau de Parfum) and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir have a close profile.

Dalika

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Dalika is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with peach, caramel and tonka bean, then moves into Haitian vanilla, praliné and almond. The base carries rum, dark chocolate and cocoa sweetness, while Java vetiver and Australian sandalwood add a woody, creamy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with summer a rare choice. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it wears comfortably on anyone.

Tenue de Soirée

7.3

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.

Mystic Dream

8.4

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lou de Pre Mystic Dream is a sweet, gourmand fragrance led by cognac, cocoa, praliné and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It is described as feminine, yet a fair share of voters find it masculine, so the gender line is loose. It opens with orange, cognac and apple for a fruity lift. In the heart, cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco and brown sugar bring a warm, spiced sweetness. The base of praliné, vanilla and tonka bean turns creamy and gourmand, while sandalwood and amber keep it woody and oriental. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ultrared Man

8.0

Rabanne · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rabanne Ultrared Man is a modern men's fragrance that joins a fresh citrus opening to a gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and voters read it as modern and masculine. It opens with blood orange, bright, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tonka bean and praliné sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Patchouli and vanilla dry it down into a spicy, gourmand warmth, with a slightly synthetic edge. Joop! Joop! Homme Le Parfum and Unic Sugar Delight have a close profile.

Royal Amber

8.6

Birkholz · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Royal Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. It opens with bergamot, apricot and ginger, a fruity and spicy start. The heart brings lavender, rose and cardamom, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, gaiac wood, praliné and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, gourmand and woody finish.

Killer Queen

6.8

Katy Perry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Killer Queen is a sweet, fruity feminine scent that puts bergamot, plum and wild berries over jasmine sambac and frangipani, settling on praliné at the base. It opens with bergamot, wild berries and plum, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac and cockscomb add a soft floral layer. Praliné, patchouli and cashmeran at the base lead it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its place too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Angel (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Mugler · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with the lightly spicy freshness of bergamot and red pepper. Red fruits and praliné sweeten the heart. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and white musk settle into a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer trails far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, and most voters call it feminine. Montale Candy Rose and Diesel Spirit of the Brave Intense have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Dress Code

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Dress Code is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rose, neroli and bergamot and settles into praliné, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of rose, neroli and bergamot give a citrusy, floral start, with spicy notes in the heart. In the base, praliné, tonka bean and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand, powdery sweetness, while woody notes and leather balance it with a leathery, oriental tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use further back. Most read it as masculine, with a classic character. Shalimar Parfum Initial and Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Born for Eternity

7.9

Atkinsons · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Atkinsons Born for Eternity is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, sweet, spicy and leathery in character. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for a night out or an evening. More voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with saffron, coriander seed and Somalian frankincense. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper, cardamom, oud and praliné build a spicy, sweet body. At the base, leather, Akigalawood®, Ambermax® and Javanol leave a woody, smoky ground. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Antique Brown

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Antique Brown is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and vanilla beside tobacco and rum. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is picked more often for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though its modern side stands out too. It carries a fruity, spicy sweetness: apple and bergamot add some freshness while coconut water softens it. Praliné and vanilla give a creamy gourmand side, and honey and amber lay down a warm, oriental base. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

Coco Vanilla

7.1

Nature Blossom · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nature Blossom Coco Vanilla is a sweet, creamy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with cherry blossom and orange blossom, then softens into coconut milk and heliotrope at the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and praliné in the base leave a sweet, powdery, gourmand creaminess, with fruity and synthetic touches alongside.

Rouge Chaotique

7.5

Byredo · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Byredo Rouge Chaotique is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out, with summer the least favoured. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens bright and spiced with lemon, bergamot, saffron and blackcurrant. In the heart, plum and praliné push it into a fruity, gourmand sweetness, while oak wood keeps it dry. The base of patchouli, papyrus and oud weighs in heavier, leaving an oriental, leathery trail.

Angel (2019) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Mugler · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Angel is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that pairs a fresh side with a sweet, gourmand one, and it wears most comfortably in fall and spring. It opens with mandarin orange and peony, bright and floral. In the heart, apple and praliné turn it fruity and gourmand. Patchouli, cedar and blond woods form a woody base, leaving a creamy, slightly synthetic trail. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. Leisure, a night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. It reads mainly feminine, and also modern. Dior Joy and Mugler Angel Eau Croisière 2020 have a close profile.

Qasamat Ebhar

8.2

Rasasi

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar is a unisex fragrance that pairs green apple and lemon with iris, damask rose and jasmine, then sweetens into vanilla and praliné, leaning floral and gourmand. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter is a close third. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits evenings out. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green apple and lemon, which give it a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, iris, damask rose, lotus and jasmine build a floral body. In the base, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and praliné settle it into a creamy, sweet softness. Rasasi Nebras Al Ishq – Wahaj and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Cloud 2.0 Intense

7.9

Ariana Grande · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ariana Grande Cloud 2.0 Intense is a feminine, fruity-gourmand scent built around vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream. It opens with bergamot, lavender and pear, a fresh and lightly fruity start. In the heart, vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream take over and make it creamy and sweet. In the base, musk, woods, cashmeran and ambroxan soften that sweetness and settle it onto a smooth, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and evenings score about equally. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 have a close profile.

Darcy

6.6

Parfums de Marly · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Darcy is a citrus-fresh perfume with a floral, sweet body and a faintly powdery feel, read as feminine and leaning towards spring and fall. It opens fresh and fruity with orange, bergamot and citrus notes. Jasmine and rose bring the floral heart forward. In the base, white musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure time, nights out and evenings. Most voters also call its character feminine. Harry Lehmann Sucre and Honoré Payan Always have a close profile.

Oriens

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that moves into a floral heart and a gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, raspberry and mandarin orange give it a bright, juicy opening. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the floral side, and the base of praliné and patchouli turns that into a powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine; autumn and spring are the favoured seasons, and the votes spread across daily wear and evening. Pascal Morabito Perle Royale and Mugler Innocent have a close profile.

Faith for Fantasy

6.9

Philly & Phill · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Philly & Phill Faith for Fantasy is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet streak with a creamy gourmand feel, finished in powdery woods. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Although unisex, the largest share of voters finds it feminine, and many call it modern. It opens with caramel and praliné, sweet and creamy. Ambergris and sandalwood then soften it into a woody heart. Musk, precious woods and ambroxan form the base, where a fresh, slightly synthetic tone dominates and the spice stays in the background.

Al Rayhan

8.2

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar Collection Al Rayhan is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy and sweet floral body, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it feminine, though modern and masculine each get a fair share. It opens on citrus zest, mango and white blossoms; the heart turns to white rose, jasmine, violet and tangerine, with praliné adding sweetness. White musk, powder and lokum settle it into a soft, creamy base.

Tempfluo

7.4

Nishane · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Tempfluo is a fresh, sweet and floral unisex scent that sets mandarin orange, saffron and jasmine sambac absolute over a base of vanilla and cashmere wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits comfortably in leisure time too. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it also comes across as modern. It opens with the citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, lifted by a spicy touch of saffron. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom add a floral side, while praliné makes it creamy and sweet. The base of vanilla, cashmere wood and cedarwood adds a warm, woody finish. Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.