The Perfume Library

Burniss

8.3

Havenhollow · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Havenhollow Burniss is a smoky, gourmand unisex fragrance built on tobacco, spice and sweet resins; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes makes this a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Its dense, warm profile sits comfortably on anyone, whatever the gender. Virginia, Havana and Perique tobaccos and cigar-box cedar are joined by acacia honey, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa. Rum and plum add a fruity sweetness, while smoke and amber ground it in an earthy, resinous base.

Yohji Homme (2013) (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Yohji Yamamoto · 2013

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, gourmand and earthy depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings with caution. Voters spread across all four seasons, with autumn and winter slightly ahead. It reads clearly masculine. The top opens with liquorice, cardamom and bergamot, while juniper berry and sage add a green freshness. In the heart, mocha and rum sweeten the scent and geranium keeps the green thread going. The base settles on leather, cedarwood and patchouli for a woody, earthy footing. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and Azzaro pour Homme have a close profile.

AMOW

6.7

Neil Jacquet · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Neil Jacquet AMOW is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with mandora, cherry and peach and moves into almond, hazelnut and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. There is no season or occasion data; the scent sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Fruity and sweet accords lead: cherry and peach soften the opening, while almond, crumble, hazelnut and salted pecan nut add a nutty warmth in the heart. The base of madeleine, vanilla, tonka bean absolute, amber and rum leaves a creamy, spicy sweetness. Zara Antique Brown and no.nu Gola have a close profile.

Strawberry Panna Cotta

6.9

Ganache Parfums · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ganache Parfums Strawberry Panna Cotta is a unisex gourmand where strawberry, vanilla and tonka bean melt into a creamy dessert; it has been discontinued. Strawberry and lime set the fruity side, while vanilla and tonka bean soften it into a creamy sweetness. The gentle warmth of rum sits behind this sugary blend. The scent stays sweet and gourmand from start to finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these figures are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either gender. ESSNCE I Am Vanilla and Ganache Parfums Strawberry Sherbet have a close profile.

Dependence

8.4

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Dependence is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with floral and fruity touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads masculine, and no clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with cardamom, blood orange, valerian and peach, a fruity and spiced start. The heart of cognac, jasmine, davana and rum deepens the sweetness. Vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and cashmere settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Rumble

6.1

House of Mammoth · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

House of Mammoth Rumble is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex fragrance built around coffee, rum and chocolate, suited to evenings, nights out and leisure time. Rumble's longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Voters lean most towards leisure, then night out and evening, while daily and business wear come lower. It is unisex and doesn't read as distinctly masculine or feminine. Coffee, rum and chocolate set a sweet gourmand base. Labdanum's resin and the earthy vetiver soften that sweetness, and woods frame it with a dry, woody outline. Spicy, smoky and slightly synthetic touches round out the accords. Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café and Zara Citrine Flame have a close profile.

Bay Rum

7.3

Providence Perfume · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Providence Perfume Bay Rum is a men's scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with spicy, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. Lime and spindrift give it a bright, green freshness. Bay rum, rum and pimento pull that freshness towards something spicy and lightly sweet, while ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft floral note. Woody, powdery and resinous accords sit behind it, so it doesn't stay purely fresh but leaves a warm trail. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance and suits those who want a plain, spiced freshness. Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and Coty Emeraude (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Gardenia Colada

6.3

For The Scent Of It · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

For The Scent Of It Gardenia Colada is a fresh, fruity floral: pineapple, coconut, sweet and creamy, and made for anyone. It opens with lime, pineapple and Curaçao, a bright and juicy start. The heart brings gardenia, saucer magnolia, rum and coconut, with the flowers turning creamy and powdery. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften the base, and the gourmand side takes over. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure time, while a smaller share wears it for nights out, daily use and evenings. It sits between masculine and feminine, and Mind Games Queening and Zara Coconut Jasmine Sugar have a close profile.

Whisky

6.7

Bibi Bigler

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Bibi Bigler Whisky is a leathery, smoky and woody unisex scent with a warm, dark and spicy feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. It is written for men and women alike, without leaning either way. Leather, tobacco, rum and oak lead the notes, while cedar, vetiver and sandalwood form the woody base and oud and castoreum deepen the animal side. Pear, citrus fruits and vanilla soften the edges a little. Spicy, resinous and earthy accords sit alongside this dark picture. Its profile is close to Tabac Aurea and Hard Leather.

Tropicalia

7.1

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Tropicalia is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of Caribbean lime, mandarin orange and grapefruit with the sweet fruitiness of blueberry and woodland strawberry. The scent stays citrus-led throughout: Sicilian bergamot, Amalfi lemon and Italian pomelo carry the freshness, while blueberry and woodland strawberry soften it with fruity sweetness. Rum, vanilla and musk sit in the background, adding a gourmand, slightly synthetic warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office and sport following. It reads as young and cheerful, suiting men and women alike. Maison Alhambra Candy Floss and Sphinx Kokonut Daiquiri have a close profile.

Vivo

7.9

Cerruti · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cerruti Vivo is a fresh, fruity and spicy men's fragrance that opens on pink pepper, apple, cardamom and Nigerian ginger. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. It is classed as a men's perfume. The top is pink pepper, apple, cardamom and Nigerian ginger, a fresh and lightly sweet start. The heart brings tagetes, sesame absolute and rum, tilting it towards floral and gourmand. The base of Haitian vetiver, saffron and ambroxan settles into a woody, powdery floor.

Legato

7.3

Miller Harris · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Miller Harris Legato is a gourmand unisex fragrance in which cherry and prune bring a fruity sweetness, softened by vanilla, caramel and a resinous, woody base. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say where it fits best, but its warm, sweet build sits comfortably on anyone. As a whole, the scent centres on cherry, prune and rum, with caramel and Bourbon vanilla absolute deepening the sweetness. Benzoin and amber add a resinous warmth, while sandalwood and musk give a soft woody floor. The accords also carry a spicy touch. Its profile is close to Mind Games Mentor and Commodity Gold.

Waquar

7.8

S.A.C.K.Y · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

S.A.C.K.Y Waquar is a unisex fragrance that sets fruity sweetness against a floral, green backdrop and dries down woody, powdery and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also gets picked for nights out. It opens with Sicilian orange, apple, mango and blueberry, a juicy, fruity start. The heart brings coconut, ylang-ylang, artemisia and rum, while the base of Bourbon vanilla, honey, labdanum and cedarwood turns it creamy, warm and powdery. Moss and Cuban tobacco stay in the background. Guerlain Angélique Noire and Xerjoff White on White have a close profile.

Le Goût - Étude 1.4

7.7

Pentalogies · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pentalogies Le Goût - Étude 1.4 is a unisex scent that opens green and fruity, then moves into a sweet, spicy and resinous depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with every voter on longevity placing it high. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, so it suits anyone. With no season or occasion votes, there is no further direction to give. The top holds rum, lime, blackcurrant and eucalyptus, joined by bergamot and mastic. In the heart, honey, cinnamon, saffron and black fig bring a sweet, spiced warmth. The base settles on beeswax, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, woody and creamy. Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

Flaming Creature

8.0

Marissa Zappas · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marissa Zappas Flaming Creature opens with juniper, pink pepper and lollipop, then darkens into smoke, rum and patchouli, keeping sweetness and smokiness side by side in a unisex scent. At the start, the resinous freshness of juniper and the light bite of pink pepper are softened by the sugary lollipop note. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine and absinthe wormwood set up a floral and herbal pairing. The base leans on smoke, rum and patchouli, while cedarwood, sandalwood and musk round off this earthy, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote count is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. The scent sits as unisex, pulling toward neither masculine nor feminine. Fugazzi Parfum 1 and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Vanilla Azure

7.8

Sphinx · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Vanilla Azure is a unisex gourmand where vanilla is sweetened by toffee and marshmallow, with a creamy, powdery feel. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. The sweet, gourmand build suits cooler seasons and evening wear, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Vanilla, toffee and marshmallow lead the scent, while coconut and roasted tonka bean give it a creamy base. Rum and leathery notes add a spicy, leathery edge, and ylang-ylang brings a soft floral touch.

Dimlight

7.6

Siam 1928 · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Siam 1928 Dimlight is a unisex scent whose sweet, gourmand side is balanced by spice, wood and smoke. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters find the lasting power strong, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a first impression. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. The top opens with rum and cardamom, and the heart brings oak, tobacco and almond. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody footing. Earthy and smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning soft. Initio Side Effect and Avapari Rum & Spice have a close profile.

Encounter Fresh

5.5

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Calvin Klein Encounter Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody touches softening its bright character. It opens with mojito and bergamot, a crisp, lightly sweet start. The heart brings rum, lavender and cardamom, adding spice and sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cistus leaf and sandalwood settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted. It is positioned as a men's scent and has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Perry Ellis pour Homme and Initio Wild Rush.

Samhain

8.0

Wild Veil Perfume

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wild Veil Perfume Samhain is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, dark and woody with a resinous, earthy side. Amber and rum bring sweetness, meeting spices and the woody warmth of oak barrel. Lapsang Souchong tea adds a smoky edge, frankincense gives it resin, and ambrette lends a soft depth. Overall it reads dark, spiced and lightly incensed. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants a dense, warm scent that sits comfortably on any skin. Kerosene Broken Theories and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

OR Cashmere

7.1

UerMi · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

UerMi OR Cashmere is a unisex scent for autumn and winter days, leaning sweet and gourmand. Hazelnut and rum carry the sweetness, while white musk and ambergris soften it into a smooth base. Woody notes add a spicy, resinous and faintly animal warmth, with the oriental side staying in the background. Voters find it long-lasting and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear come first. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Myrurgia Maderas de Oriente and Bachs Gold & Amber have a close profile.

PH - Bright Oudh

6.4

Blood Concept · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Blood Concept PH - Bright Oudh is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, woody oud character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters point to evening wear, with leisure and night out following behind. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Lemon juice and black pepper come forward, while patchouli and ambrette seed lay down an earthy, lightly sweet base. Oud and white oud carry the woody, resinous side, and rum and white leather soften that dark edge. The result feels fresher than most oud-led scents. Its profile is close to Montale Aoud Ever and Al Haramain Haramain Noir.

Bass

6.8

Ephemera by Unsound · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Ephemera by Unsound Bass is a smoky, leathery and resinous unisex scent with a hard, woody and animalic character. Wood smoke and rum come first. Mastic, leather and tea sit in the middle, and frankincense, moss, cedarwood and castoreum dry down at the base. The synthetic, spicy and animalic accords weigh heavily, so it reads dry and dark rather than soft or sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin while still making itself known to people nearby. It suits anyone who likes leather and smoke, regardless of gender. Rammstein Benzin and Tom Ford Black Lacquer have a close profile.

⁴⁷Ag Silver

7.9

Rituals · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rituals ⁴⁷Ag Silver is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening against a sweet, spicy and resinous body, with gourmand and smoky touches alongside. It opens with spices and rum, and jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral note. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent while myrrh brings a resinous, smoky depth. The overall impression is oriental and woody, though the freshness never disappears completely. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, while daily wear, leisure and business share the remaining votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine.

Patchouli Cedar

7.2

Niche 4 All

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Niche 4 All Patchouli Cedar is a unisex scent with a sweet, woody character, its spice, powder and earth tones settling the sweetness onto a dry base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and nearly half of voters find the sillage strong. The warm, sweet build suits cooler weather best. It sits comfortably on any skin, neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with rum, then dried fruits and vanilla in the heart turn it creamy and sweet. Patchouli, cedarwood and musk dominate the base, leaving an earthy, woody, soft finish.