The Perfume Library

Decadent Wonder

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex fragrance built around rose, vanilla and cocoa. It opens with ginger, cinnamon and mandarin orange, a lively spice-and-citrus start softened by rose water. The heart brings rose, jasmine and heliotrope, adding a floral, powdery feel. The base of rum, vanilla, cocoa and cypriol settles into a creamy, gourmand, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also suits daily use. Amouage Love Delight and Anfar Sunset in Dubai have a close profile.

Golden Pistachio

7.1

Sensatio · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Sensatio Golden Pistachio is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around pistachio, almond and vanilla. It opens with bergamot, apple and pear, a cool, fruity start, while almond and rum add a sweeter depth. In the heart, pistachio and ice cream form a creamy, gourmand texture, softened by peony and coumarin. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail around the wearer. The number of ratings is small, so these scores are only a rough guide. Its profile is close to Pierre Guillaume 31 Tonka Bodykon and Afnan Perfumes 9pm.

Not Innocent

7.5

éveìlleur · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

éveìlleur Not Innocent is a sweet, gourmand and creamy women's fragrance, with citrus and spice running through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads feminine and suits those who like a sweet, dessert-like scent. It opens with orange, rum and almond. In the heart, toffee, milk and rose add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean settles the sweetness on a warm footing.

Azm / عزم

7.9

Paris Corner · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Paris Corner Azm / عزم is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity character with a sweet, powdery woodiness. The top notes are rum, peach, pear and mandarin orange, so it opens fruity and sweet. Jasmine and tuberose in the heart bring the floral side forward. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften everything and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on either. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours have a close profile.

Shouq / شوق

8.1

Le Falconé

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Le Falconé Shouq / شوق is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance built around candied lemon, panna cotta and vanilla. It opens with candied lemon, which gives a fresh, citrusy first impression. In the heart, panna cotta, rum and orange blossom come together; the gourmand and fruity side takes over here, with a creamy texture softening everything. Vanilla stays in the base, and the scent grows sweeter as it settles. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by will notice it without it filling a room. It has a feminine character and suits those who like sweet gourmand scents. Voters also rate its value for money highly.

Sutoor

7.1

Lattafa

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Sutoor is a women's fragrance that opens with citrus and fruit freshness before settling into a sweet, powdery, creamy oriental gourmand; it has been discontinued. The top holds cardamom, blood orange and peach, with heliotrope wrapping that fruity opening in a powdery softness. In the heart, jasmine, davana, rum and brandy turn the floral sweetness warm and faintly boozy. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum, while sandalwood and vetiver ground the sweetness on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a feminine fragrance, and its value for money is rated highly. Paris Corner Taskeen and Flavia Peach Honey have a close profile.

212 VIP Black Extra

7.9

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Extra is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is only a rough guide. The character is masculine, with synthetic, spicy and leathery tones weighing in. The top opens with rum, cola and grapefruit, which gives a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lavender, moss and black leather add edge and depth. Musk and cocoa carry the base into a creamy, sweet dry-down.

Afterimage

8.2

Maison Jaxob · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Jaxob Afterimage is a unisex scent that pairs leather and smoke with a sweet, gourmand side. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Leather, white suede and smoke form a dry, leathery backbone, which honey, praliné and vanilla sweeten. Coffee and rum darken the gourmand side, while iris adds a powdery softness and pink pepper a light touch of spice. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits close in profile to Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours and LM Parfums Cicatrices.

Up in the Air

7.5

Wide Society · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wide Society Up in the Air is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, rum and vanilla, leaning towards evenings and nights out. Saffron and chili give it a spicy warmth, while rum and vanilla sweeten it. Birch wood adds a smoky, leathery woodiness, and Florentine iris softens the oriental, resinous feel with a powdery touch. As a whole it reads warm and sweet with a light smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick evening, leisure and night out, and few choose it for daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Ermenegildo Zegna Passion have a close profile.

Kraꓘen

8.1

Spiritwoods

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Spiritwoods Kraꓘen is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance, with leathery and earthy depth. It opens with gun powder, rum and saffron; the heart brings oak barrel, spices and vanilla, the vanilla softening the edges. The base settles into patchouli, leather and tobacco, leaving a dark, resinous, earthy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Beaufort Cœur de Noir have a close profile.

Gwen

7.4

Aura Perfume · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aura Perfume Gwen is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand and spicy edge. Almond, mandarin orange and neroli open the scent. The heart builds a floral base from raisin, peony, jasmine sambac and orchid. In the base, vanilla, rum, musk and white cedarwood settle it into a sweet, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick leisure and business wear, with night out and evening close behind. It reads clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include LM Parfums Sensual Orchid and Oriflame Amber Elixir.

Vanille Diabolique

8.3

Renoir Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Renoir Parfums Vanille Diabolique is a dense gourmand vanilla, sweet, spicy and woody, and it is unisex. It opens with orange, cola and pink pepper, fruity with a slight bite. The heart brings dark chocolate, rum, cinnamon and cardamom, deepening the scent into a warm, spiced sweetness. The base of bourbon vanilla, amber and sandalwood dries down creamy and powdery. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the small number of votes makes this a rough indication rather than a firm measure. Its heavy sweetness suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads equally well on men and women. Dior Vanilla Diorama and D'Qar Vanilla Kisses have a close profile.

Shoku Him

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Shoku Him is a fresh men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and nectarine against the cool of grass and marine notes. The top is rum, lemon, nectarine and bergamot, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, grass, pepper, marine notes and mint add an aquatic, green coolness. Vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and amber in the base soften it and bring a little warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and also see it working at the office and for sport. With this light build it reads as a clean, easygoing masculine scent.

Iris Tannat

9.3

Danner & Flemming · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Danner & Flemming Iris Tannat is a floral, leathery unisex scent that pairs Bavarian Iris pallida with suede, wine lees and rum. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though these ratings come from few votes and should be read with caution. It is not split by gender and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Bavarian Iris pallida and orris butter form a powdery, earthy floral base. Suede and oak barrel add a leathery, woody warmth, while wine lees and rum make it heavier. Nutmeg brings spice and rose absolute a soft floral touch. Chypre and oriental accords round out the profile.

Attar Sayat Nova

8.9

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bortnikoff Attar Sayat Nova is a unisex scent that pairs the sweet, fruity opening of narcissus and apricot with rum, vanilla and three different ouds; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters score its staying power high, while projection is rated a little more moderately. With few votes behind these ratings, they give an impression rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. The top notes of narcissus and apricot open fruity and sweet. In the heart, rum and vanilla push that sweetness towards a creamy, gourmand side. The base is led by oakmoss and Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky floor with an animal edge.

Midnight Datura

6.9

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums Quartana Midnight Datura is a women's fragrance built around white flowers such as tuberose, jasmine and datura, with green and spicy touches. The floral accord leads, with magnolia and rose widening the flower side, while green leaves and lavender add a cool, leafy thread. Clove, nutmeg and pepper bring a spicy warmth. Amber, vanilla and sandalwood set it on a creamy, powdery base that carries the sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is classed as a women's perfume. Anyone looking for a close profile could try Nishane Vjola and Roja Parfums Lilac.

Gâteau à l'ananas

7.2

Tomavicci · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Tomavicci Gâteau à l'ananas is a unisex fragrance that opens with pineapple, rum and cake and stays sweet and gourmand from start to finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so the picture is tentative. It is not tied to either gender and suits women and men alike. There is no season or occasion voting to lean on. The top is rum, cake and pineapple, a fruity sweetness from the first spray. In the heart, nuts, coconut, sugar and cinnamon take over, with the spice keeping the sugar in check. The base of vanilla, musk and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Pierre Guillaume 31 Tonka Bodykon and Lattafa Petra share a close profile.

Tudo Azul

7.2

Anima Vinci · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anima Vinci Tudo Azul is a unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings best, pairing fresh citrus with the sweetness of brown sugar and rum. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, evenings and nights out, with the office not far behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine and sits comfortably between the two. It opens with Brazilian orange, mandarin orange and lime, a bright citrus start. In the heart, brown sugar, cachaça, rum and marine notes sweeten it while keeping it fresh. The base of vetiver, woods, labdanum and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly spicy warmth.

Oud Symphony

7.2

Precious Liquid · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Precious Liquid Oud Symphony is a fragrance for women that sets a fresh, aquatic surface over a sweet, spicy and woody oriental core. Its longevity is rated good while its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters rate the longevity high, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The notes read together rather than in stages: honey absolute, praliné and tonka bean bring the sweetness, while rose absolute, jasmine sambac and osmanthus add a floral softness. Oud, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, spicy base, blackcurrant and passion fruit add a fruity brightness, and rum lends a warm edge. The creamy, oriental side leads.

All Night Until First Light

6.3

Discothèque · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Discothèque All Night Until First Light is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with spice and a creamy sweetness. The top holds grapefruit, black pepper and rum, so the citrus brightness comes with a warm spicy edge. In the heart, saffron and magnolia soften things into a creamy sweetness. Vetiver, cashmere and amber sit underneath, and the overall impression carries a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters find longevity good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio and Billie Eilish Eilish No. 3 have a close profile.

Fig Whiskey

6.9

Villa Erbatium · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Villa Erbatium Fig Whiskey is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, setting a fruity fig and peach sweetness on a spicy, woody base. Peach and fig lead, keeping the fruit soft and sweet. In the heart, rum, labdanum and hay add an oriental, lightly smoky warmth. Sandalwood, myrrh and frankincense dry down into a woody, spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and night out. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.

Misbah

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Misbah is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that opens on rum, pimento and black pepper and settles into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though these views rest on few votes. With no season or occasion votes, it is best not to tie it to one time of year; as a unisex scent it reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top of rum, pimento, rhubarb and black pepper is fresh and spicy. Cinnamon, orris root, galbanum and Greek saffron lead the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla leaves a woody, oriental warmth. Creed Original Santal and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Cubano

8.5

Sulmona Essenza

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Sulmona Essenza Cubano is a gourmand unisex fragrance in which cocoa and rum sweetness is softened by tonka bean and musk. Cocoa and rum lead, while tonka bean adds a creamy, powdery softness and musk keeps it clean and warm underneath. A touch of citrus brings a little lift, but the sweet, spicy and oriental sides clearly dominate. Longevity and sillage are rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the impression is not firm. It is unisex and suits those who enjoy sweet gourmand scents. Its profile is close to Zara Ganache Tonka and Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk.

Philippine

7.7

Parfümerie Brückner · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfümerie Brückner Philippine is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand warmth, a powdery finish and a slightly smoky edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear also common. Daily and office use trail behind. It opens with freesia, saffron and red berries, where fruity sweetness meets spice. Rose, frankincense and violet form a floral, powdery heart. In the base, coffee, rum and cistus pull the scent towards a gourmand, oriental and smoky finish.