The Perfume Library

1 Million (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Rabanne · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Red mandarin orange and peppermint give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, cinnamon and rose absolute bring spice and sweetness, and the base settles into a warm, woody-oriental mix of leather and amberketal. The overall impression is gourmand, synthetic and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear; summer and the office are chosen less. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million Intense have a close profile.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

Mefisto

7.9

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Velvet Tonka

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with almond and orange blossom, then moves into a heart of Balkans tobacco absolute and rose absolute that adds a spicy, powdery depth. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, tonka bean absolute, amberwood and amyris settles into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, though spring works too. Its character leans feminine in the votes, with a fair share calling it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande and Une Nuit Nomade Chemin d'Amande have a close profile.

Enclave

8.1

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Amouage Enclave is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against spice, resin and a warm woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter get a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out votes close behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, spearmint, cinnamon and cardamom, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy ground, while frankincense and rose absolute soften it into something resinous and slightly sweet. Labdanum and amber leave a warm trail at the base. Costume National Homme Parfum and Birkholz Supreme Oud have a close profile.

Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Maison Margiela · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery and softly sweet floral, suited to anyone who wants the feel of clean sheets and a slow morning. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with pear, lily of the valley and aldehydes, light and clean. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and iris add a powdery floral softness. Base notes of white musk, Indonesian patchouli and ambrette seed absolute settle it into a creamy, gentle finish. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire have a close profile.

Golden Dallah

8.0

Xerjoff · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Golden Dallah is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a gourmand, smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with exotic spices. The heart holds rose absolute, Cambodian oud, amber, coffee absolute and frankincense, where the woody and smoky side comes forward. Tonka bean and cocoa in the base sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and E. Marinella Tabacco Imperiale have a close profile.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Irisss

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Irisss is a green, powdery floral, fresh and earthy in character, aimed at women but with enough woody restraint to appeal beyond that. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer next and winter further behind. Leisure, daytime, business and evening votes are spread almost evenly. Most call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, carrot and carnation, which give it a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, green violet, orris butter, jasmine and rose absolute build a powdery, creamy floral. The base of Somalian frankincense, musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Noir Extreme Parfum

8.3

Tom Ford · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a creamy texture, deepened by spice and wood, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and Indian ginger give it a spicy warmth. Vanilla, tonka bean and kulfi carry the sweetness and the creamy feel, while amber, sandalwood and gaiac wood build a woody, slightly smoky base. North African neroli and rose absolute soften that dense sweetness in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine. Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Jardins de Misfah (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Une Nuit Nomade Jardins de Misfah Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, pairing rose and spice over a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with cardamom and nutmeg, giving a warm, spicy start. In the heart, date, rose and rose absolute take over, with the floral side softened by a fruity sweetness. Almond and saffron in the base lend it a creamy, oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure close behind. Voters tend to read it as more feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Soleil Neige (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that turns powdery, creamy and sweet, and it suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, orange blossom, rose absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum concrete form the floral core. Benzoin and labdanum add sweetness and warmth, while the musky notes keep it soft, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Voters lean feminine, though it is unisex and reads that way too. Tom Ford Soleil Blanc (Eau de Parfum) and Kaloo Blue have a close profile.

Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre is a unisex scent that sets earthy and resinous touches on a fresh, green, aquatic base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine or modern, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, black pepper and galbanum. The heart brings rose absolute, geosmin and frankincense, with an aquatic, earthy feel. Vetiver, ambroxan and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, slightly smoky base. Quarzgrau and Eau des Îles have a close profile.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Sintra

7.6

Memo Paris · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Sintra is a unisex perfume that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a floral and spicy face. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind; leisure, nights out and evenings are the moments named most often. It is unisex, though half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot and red fruits, bright and slightly green. In the heart, cinnamon, orange blossom and rose absolute add a floral spice. The base settles into creamy sweetness from caramel and Bourbon vanilla absolute, softened by abelmoschus.

Shalimar L'Essence

8.6

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence is a sweet oriental built on three kinds of vanilla, softened by iris and rose absolute, and aimed at women who want something for autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot adds a light lift at the start, but vanilla carries the weight: Bourbon vanilla, vanilla and ethyl vanillin form a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Iris brings a powdery softness and rose absolute a floral warmth, while spicy, smoky and leathery touches keep the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Shalimar Millésime Iris have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Putain des Palaces

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Putain des Palaces is a floral, sweet perfume for women, with a spicy, powdery and animalic-leathery edge. The top notes are ginger, mandarin orange and raspberry, so fruit and spice arrive together. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and geranium form a floral, powdery core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood softens and sweetens it, while the animalic and leathery accords stay in the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening get about equal votes, and the character reads mostly feminine. Anfas Shaouq and Tom Ford Violet Blonde have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir

7.2

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir is a floral, sweet feminine scent that pairs the brightness of raspberry and Calabrian bergamot with rose, cocoa butter absolute and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall, spring and winter lead, with summer well behind; it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and a fair number find it modern. It opens with a fruity freshness from bergamot and raspberry. Violet leaf absolute and rose absolute then bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, leather, cocoa butter absolute and Virginia cedar settle it onto a sweet, leathery, warm foundation. Nest Lychee Rose (Eau de Parfum) and Bella Bellissima Orris Florentina have a close profile.

Café Rose (2023)

7.0

Tom Ford · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Café Rose is a floral-woody women's fragrance that warms rose with coffee and spice, and suits autumn and winter evenings best. Rose and rose absolute form a floral backbone, while coffee, coriander and frankincense resin add a spicy, slightly bitter edge. Indonesian patchouli and sandalwood give it an earthy, woody base, and ylang-ylang brings sweetness and a powdery softness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. Nights out and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Rose Amira and Les Parfums de Rosine Secrets de Rose have a close profile.

Meander

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau du Soir

7.6

Sisley · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau du Soir is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets the fresh bite of mandarin orange and grapefruit against pepper and a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and pepper; the heart builds a floral base of iris, jasmine absolute and rose absolute, while juniper and clove add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, cistus and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly earthy chypre feel, softened by amber and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau du Soir 2008 and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Rose 31 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2006

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets rose against cumin, cistus, oud and cedarwood, landing between floral and spicy. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and then summer behind. It suits leisure time best, with evening and daily wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably on either side. Rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, but this is not a sweet floral: cumin and cistus pull the rose towards a spicy, animal tone. Frankincense, oud, vetiver, gaiac wood and cedarwood build a dry, woody base, and musk softens it.

Golden Moka

8.1

Xerjoff · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Xerjoff Golden Moka is a unisex scent that sets lemon, mandarin orange and blood orange against coffee absolute, frankincense and rose absolute. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. A bright citrus opening softens into a sweet, gourmand heart: coffee absolute, amber and rose come forward, while Cambodian oud adds a woody depth. The base of labdanum and frankincense leaves a spicy, oriental warmth, and the green notes lightly freshen the sweetness.