The Perfume Library

Orodion Blanc

7.8

Orodion · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Orodion Blanc is a unisex scent that opens with plum, roasted almond and nutmeg, then settles into a sweet, woody, spicy profile of vanilla, cedarwood and oud. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine, and many call it modern. It opens fruity, gourmand and spicy, with plum, roasted almond and nutmeg. In the heart, amber, jasmine and sandalwood turn it powdery and creamy. In the base, vanilla's sweetness meets the woody, oriental tones of cedarwood and oud.

Horizon (2013)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Horizon is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. More voters call it masculine, but the feminine vote is strong too, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with rose, candied mandarin orange and bitter orange zest, a bright start that is sweet and slightly sharp. In the heart, roasted almond, cocoa, cognac and tobacco take over, and the base settles into a warm, resinous mix of honey, vanilla, benzoin and leather. The earthy, leathery side keeps the sweetness in check.

Fancy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Jessica Simpson · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jessica Simpson Fancy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's scent that opens on pear, red fruits and apricot and moves into caramel and roasted almond; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Pear, red fruits and apricot keep the opening bright and juicy. In the heart, gardenia and jasmine add a soft floral note, while caramel and roasted almond bring a gourmand sweetness. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla dry down creamy and warm. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture and Borabora have a close profile.

Perfect Intense

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense is a fresh, floral scent built around narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and cashmeran, sweetened by a gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it suits the office too. Voters mostly see it as feminine, then modern. Narcissus and jasmine form a floral backbone, while pink pepper and pamplezest add a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Roasted almond and sesame pull it toward the gourmand side, and cashmeran with New Caledonian sandalwood lends a creamy softness. The overall impression is fruity and sweet.

Pistachio

7.0

D.S. & Durga · 2022

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

D.S. & Durga Pistachio is a green, sweet gourmand: a creamy, spice-softened take on pistachio that suits men and women alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, spring follows, and summer trails well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with pistachio and cardamom, then moves to roasted almond and more pistachio at the heart. In the base, pistachio carries on beside patchouli and vanilla cream, while woody, earthy and powdery touches keep the sweetness in check. Profumum Roma Luce and Maya Njie Vanilj have a close profile.

You Rêve

6.9

Glossier · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glossier You Rêve is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand, classed as a women's fragrance and best suited to autumn and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, with business and evening getting votes too. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens on buttercream. The heart brings roasted almond, plum jam, sandalwood and iris: a fruity sweetness softened by a powdery floral texture. Ambrette and Ambrox leave a woody, slightly synthetic warmth at the base. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Dearest Dream and Juliette Has A Gun MMMM...

Amandes Orientales

5.9

Montale

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Montale Amandes Orientales is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on vanilla, smoky notes and roasted almond; it has been discontinued. The scent rests on a sweet, gourmand base: vanilla and roasted almond soften each other, while the smoky notes add a dry edge. Spicy, woody and powdery accords come forward, with earthy and animal shades staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it the other way. Gaultier² and Hugo Boss Exhilarating Vanilla have a close profile.

Crush

6.6

Akro · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Akro Crush is a unisex scent that opens with lychee and roasted almond, then softens into hazelnut praline, Bulgarian rose and vanilla. The fruity freshness of lychee sits beside the warmth of roasted almond at the start. In the heart, hazelnut praline deepens the gourmand side while Bulgarian rose adds a floral note. Vanilla closes it with a creamy, powdery sweetness, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer a minority choice. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and just over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Incense 01

8.0

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Incense 01 is a sweet, smoky unisex scent where frankincense, roasted almond and dark chocolate lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for the office. It tilts slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with rum, juniper and bergamot, with frankincense already present. In the heart, roasted almond, fig and hazelnut add a gourmand warmth, softened a little by lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, dark chocolate, vanilla and cedarwood settles into a resinous, creamy, woody finish. Contre Bombarde 32 and Atlas Fever have a close profile.

Velvet

7.1

Commodity · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Commodity Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a creamy, spicy and faintly smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with roasted almond, clove and coconut water, then moves into a soft, powdery heart of vanilla blossom, heliotrope and Turkish damask rose. The base of black amber, blond woods and silver birch settles into a warm, woody, slightly smoky dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Nest Turkish Rose and Montale Gold Flowers have a close profile.

Hayloft

7.6

Pineward · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pineward Hayloft is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Sweetgrass, hay, wheat and oat give it a barn-loft feel. Hazelnut and roasted almond turn that into a warm, gourmand sweetness, softened by lavender honey. Spicy, woody and resinous accents run underneath. Pineward Pastoral has a close profile.

Miauw Miauw

7.3

Fugazzi · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Fugazzi Miauw Miauw is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around roasted almond, milk and vanilla. It opens on roasted almond, then rose, tuberose and milk give the heart a soft floral side. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and musk, while cedarwood and other woody notes steady it on a powdery, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Lexington Avenue

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is a sweet, gourmand scent built on roasted almond, crème brûlée and pink peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with fennel, roasted almond and blue cypress, then the crème brûlée sweetness of the heart is softened by pink peony and pimento. Sandalwood and patchouli leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around that gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is marketed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Seven Veils and Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Ambre Amande / Amber Almond

8.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Occitane en Provence Ambre Amande / Amber Almond is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent built around roasted almond, amber and frankincense. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters read it slightly more feminine, but a sizeable share call it masculine. Saffron and coriander open it with a spicy warmth. At the heart, belle de nuit flower, frankincense and roasted almond build a gourmand, resinous sweetness. Amber, oud, cashmere wood and cypriol carry it into a woody, smoky base. Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense and Amouroud Oud Tabac have a close profile.

Secret du Nil

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nectar Olfactif Secret du Nil is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond and moves toward honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans toward daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Although unisex, voters most often read its character as feminine. It opens with the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond. In the heart, neroli and orange soften around roasted almond and honey. The base of musk, cedar, sugar powder and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Baklava Royale (Extrait de Parfum)

7.1

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Baklava Royale Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent, with honey, pistachio and almond resting on a warm vanilla base. It opens with orange blossom and Italian bergamot, which add a light floral glow. The heart turns richer and sweeter with honey, pistachio and roasted almond. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amberwood and Brazilian tonka bean leaves a creamy, woody and spicy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is unisex, though half of the voters read it as feminine.

Tobacco Noir

7.3

Jinkoh Store · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinkoh Store Tobacco Noir is a dense unisex scent that is sweet, gourmand and smoky, with a woody, resinous side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. The heavy, warm build suits calm settings better than cool, light ones, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with rum, blood orange, roasted almond and spices; in the heart, Arabian tobacco absolute, maple syrup and brown sugar sweeten it. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth of Virginia tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean and oak wood. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Amber Oud

8.1

Birkholz · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Amber Oud is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter and for evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It can also be worn in spring, but it leans towards the cooler seasons. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with roasted almond, lemon, bergamot and tagetes: the almond adds sweetness and the citrus lightens the first moments. Saffron, cinnamon and rose lead the heart. It dries down on patchouli, cistus, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and oud, with a creamy, gourmand sweetness resting on a woody base.

Precious Forest

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Keiko Mecheri Precious Forest is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a woody, spicy base, with powdery and floral touches. Roasted almond, gourmand notes and rose lead; the heart brings vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and leather. Oud and amber deepen the base. Fresh and green accords take the edge off the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Jil Sander Background and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Particulier have a close profile.

Myrrh K

6.8

Ella K Parfums · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ella K Parfums Myrrh K is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character against resinous, woody and floral touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not firm. It has no gendered lean and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Halva, date, roasted sesame and roasted almond lead the scent, with Bourbon vanilla and cane sugar deepening the sweetness. Saffron and myrrh add a spicy, resinous edge, while Omani jasmine and Jebel Akhdar rose form the floral side. Kinnow, pomegranate and ice plant bring a fresh lift over the sweetness.

Fall Cashmere

6.7

Skylar · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Skylar Fall Cashmere is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with ginger and roasted almond and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and amber. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. The creamy, spicy and resinous character sits closer to autumn and winter air, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Ginger and roasted almond come first. In the heart, matcha, clove and cinnamon add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and white musk softens everything into a woody sweetness. Pony Hütchen Kuscheldecke and Wolkewitz Vanilla Aromatica have a close profile.

Velvet+

6.4

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Velvet+ is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around amber, saffron and roasted almond. Amber and saffron open it, while labdanum and roasted almond in the heart make it creamy and resinous. Patchouli and smoke in the base set that sweetness on a woody, smoky footing. The overall impression is oriental: warm, dense and soft. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it leans both ways. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Xerjoff Black Moonlight have a close profile.

Creme de Pistache

6.6

Sphinx · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Creme de Pistache is a creamy, gourmand unisex perfume that smells of pistachio and ice cream, with fruity and sweet tones running through it. It opens with roasted pistachio, roasted almond, cream, milk and ice cream, softened by Bourbon vanilla. In the heart, cherry, Sicilian lemon and rice add a fruity, slightly powdery layer. The base of amber, cinnamon, white musk and rum turns warm and spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, though modern is also a common description. Sphinx Horchata de Vanille and Maison Marinelie Besos de Vanilla have a close profile.

Châtelain 22

8.7

Régalien · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Régalien Châtelain 22 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, deepened by spice and wood. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small, so this is a tentative picture. It sits in the middle on gender, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with sage and roasted almond. The heart brings rosewood, tonka bean and hay, and the base of vanilla, tobacco and musk softens everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Celine Black Tie and Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel have a close profile.