The Perfume Library

Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Kilian · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent led by cognac, cinnamon and vanilla. It opens on cognac, then oak wood absolute, cinnamon and tonka bean absolute turn it warm and spicy. The base of vanilla, praliné and sandalwood leaves a creamy, sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and Parfums d'Elmar Zaya have a close profile.

Althaïr

8.4

Parfums de Marly · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Althaïr is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot and orange blossom: the cinnamon brings the spice, while the bergamot lightens it a little. In the heart, elemi resin and Bourbon vanilla soften things into a creamy sweetness. The base of praliné, gaiac wood, musk and Ambrox dries down powdery, woody and warmly oriental. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it modern and others feminine. French Avenue Liquid Brun and Scentiments Altar have a close profile.

Khamrah / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Khamrah / خمرة is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex fragrance, warm, creamy and woody, that suits cold weather and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and wear it in the evening or on a night out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Votes on character are split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and cinnamon for a spicy start. Tuberose, praliné and date bring sweetness in the heart. Vanilla, roasted tonka bean, Siam benzoin and amberwood leave a creamy, woody warmth at the base. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa / رقة and Ayat Oud Khamrah / عود خمرة have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Haltane

8.3

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums de Marly Haltane is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance where lavender and clary sage meet a leathery, oud-laced base, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out as the occasions; summer comes well behind. It is voted mainly masculine, with a classic streak. Bergamot, clary sage and lavender open with an aromatic freshness. Towards the heart, saffron, cedarwood, elder wood and praliné take over, giving the sweet and spicy side its weight. In the base, leather, vetiver, patchouli and oud settle it into a woody, resinous, oriental mood. French Avenue Haydan and Byredo Accord Oud have a close profile.

Liquid Brun

8.5

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Liquid Brun is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Armaf Monarque have a close profile. It opens with cinnamon and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, lightened a little by bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, elemi resin and Bourbon vanilla settle the sweetness onto a creamy base. The base of praliné, gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan leaves a soft, woody warmth.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom give the opening a warm spice. In the heart, praliné, candied fruits and white blossoms soften and sweeten it. The base holds benzoin, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and Arabica coffee, where the gourmand, creamy side takes over. Most voters pick winter and fall, and suggest evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine to voters, though many see it as feminine too. Soma Parfums Halcyon and Zimaya Sharaf Blend / شرف have a close profile.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Zaya

8.8

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums d'Elmar Zaya is a warm, sweet, gourmand unisex scent where honey, cognac and cinnamon run together. It opens with honey, apple, nutmeg, bergamot and cognac, so fruity sweetness and spice arrive side by side. In the heart, amber, oak wood absolute, cinnamon and date come forward. The base of vanilla, praliné, Siam benzoin and sandalwood settles it into something creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, but a good share also call it feminine, which fits its unisex label. Kilian Angels' Share and Lattafa Khamrah have a close profile.

Sharaf Blend / شرف

8.5

Zimaya · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zimaya Sharaf Blend / شرف opens with date, saffron and nutmeg, then turns sweet with vanilla and praliné: a spicy, gourmand unisex scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lattafa Khamrah and Zimaya Wameed have a close profile. Date, saffron and nutmeg bring a spicy sweetness at the start. In the heart, tuberose, vanilla and praliné add a creamy, gourmand warmth. The base of benzoin, tonka bean, musk and amberwood leaves it woody and oriental.

Feu

8.1

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

French Avenue Feu is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and fruity character, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with mango, rhubarb, ginger and lemon, a bright and juicy start. In the heart, jasmine, violet, pink pepper and praliné add a sweet, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, ambergris and moss rounds it off. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Voters call it masculine or modern slightly more often, though a fair share find it feminine. Arabiyat Prestige Kohl Luminous and Lattafa Opulent Dubai have a close profile.

Impadia

7.5

bdk Parfums · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Impadia is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy texture, suited to spring and autumn days and evenings out. It opens bright and fruity with pear, Italian bergamot and Italian mandarine Orpur®. The heart builds a floral body from Moroccan orange blossom absolute Orpur®, Turkish rose absolute Orpur® and Bulgarian rose. Praliné, Bourbon vanilla absolute and sandalwood sweeten the base and carry it into a creamy warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and leisure, night out and evening wear stand out. Voters mostly read its character as feminine, followed by modern. Lalique Amethyst Exquise and Milano Fragranze La Prima have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum lays a caramel, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, fruity floral; it reads young, feminine and easy for everyday wear. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange. Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetness is softened by sandalwood and amber. The overall impression is sweet, fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Kayali · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. It opens with black cherry, bergamot and raspberry for a juicy sweetness. The heart brings jasmine sambac, damask rose, heliotrope and praliné; in the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and tonka bean absolute build a woody, smoky, creamy ground. Spicy and gourmand accords run through it.

Ôud Bouquet

8.1

Lancôme · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lancôme Ôud Bouquet is an oriental women's fragrance in which a floral, sweet heart is weighed down by spice and wood. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and less to the office or daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share also read it as masculine. It is built on rose, oud, praliné, copaiba wood and gaiac wood. Rose carries the floral side, praliné adds a gourmand sweetness, and the oud and the two woods ground it in a spicy, woody base. The result is heavy and warm, an oriental leaning sweet.

Pulp

6.9

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byredo Pulp is a fresh, fruity unisex scent in which bright citrus softens into a floral, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, cardamom and blackcurrant give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, tiaré, red apple and fig add a soft, fruity and floral feel. Praliné, cedarwood and peach blossom then settle it onto a sweet, gourmand and woody base, with green and synthetic touches running throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business wear also suiting it. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Zara Zara Man Green Savage have a close profile.

Vétiver Tonka

7.8

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Hermès Vétiver Tonka is a unisex scent that softens a green, earthy core with the sweet, gourmand warmth of tonka. Vetiver and sandalwood build its woody, smoky frame, and tobacco darkens it slightly. Tonka bean, hazelnut and praliné sweeten the greenery and add a creamy warmth, while lily of the valley brings a light freshness. The spicy and oriental touches soften the edges instead of sharpening them. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and office settings. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though many call it feminine. Goutal Vétiver and Chanel Sycomore have a close profile.

Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81

8.0

Kayali · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 is a sweet, fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, and it sits closer to relaxed days and evenings out than to the office. The top opens with Cripps Pink apple and Italian lemon for a light freshness, softened by freesia and nectarine blossom. The heart turns gourmand with orange blossom, coconut, marshmallow and strawberry. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla cream, praliné and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Hekayat Attar GenZee Marshmallow and Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush have a close profile.

Black XS (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Rabanne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and cinnamon. It opens bright with calamondin and Calabrian lemon, while sage and tagetes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base settles on patchouli, ebony, rosewood and black amber, giving a woody, oriental floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Gold and Swiss Arabian Al Basel have a close profile.

Oud & Bergamot

7.6

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and orange to the woody depth of oud and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it fits everything from daily wear and the office to evenings out. Most voters read it as more masculine, though it is rated as unisex. The citrus is bright throughout: bergamot and orange give it a fresh start. Oud and cedarwood lay a dry, spicy, lightly resinous base under that freshness, while praliné softens the woody structure and adds a rounded sweetness.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2012)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, vanilla and amarena cherry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw equal votes, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it feminine. Amarena cherry and praliné carry the sweetness, while violet and orris root add a powdery, floral softness. Aniseed brings a spicy edge and ivy stays in the background. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk wrap everything in a woody, oriental warmth.

Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense)

7.9

Jo Malone · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spicy, woody warmth. Damask rose and oud form the backbone, while praliné lays a soft, sweet layer over the rose and clove adds a spicy edge. Floral and sweet accords lead, with woody and resinous tones underneath giving it an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Rich Extract and Jo Malone Rose Amber / Tudor Rose & Amber have a close profile.