The Perfume Library

Habit Rouge Parfum

8.0

Guerlain · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Habit Rouge Parfum is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer chosen very little. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Most people find it masculine and classic. Rum, vanilla and patchouli sit alongside citrus, sweet and gourmand accords. Over a spicy, woody and oriental base, powdery, creamy and leathery tones give it a warm, soft character.

Opus V - Woods Symphony

7.4

Amouage · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus V - Woods Symphony is a floral, woody and spicy unisex scent built around orris, rose and oud. The top pairs orris absolute with rum, while rose, jasmine and orris root concrete in the heart give it a floral, powdery core. The base brings oud, dry woods and civet, adding a sweet, resinous and animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) and Hind Al Oud Pink Musk have a close profile.

Van Py Rhum

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around vanilla, rum and caramel, with patchouli and oud giving it a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes its presence known. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with several kinds of vanilla, rum and tonka bean together. Towards the heart, caramel and white blossoms soften the sweetness while patchouli adds an earthy note. In the base, Indonesian patchouli and oud stay alongside rum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, creamy, woody trail. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx and French Avenue X Xandal have a close profile.

NeoRio

6.6

Xerjoff · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff NeoRio is a unisex fragrance that sets the sweetness of caramelized fig, rum and maple syrup against the resinous, smoky depth of cistus and Peru balsam. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some votes for leisure wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. In the character votes masculine leads, though feminine takes a sizeable share too. It opens with caramelized fig, rum, cistus and elemi, so the fruity, gourmand sweetness is there from the start. In the heart, rose oil, maple syrup and saffron add spice and a soft floral touch. The base of Peru balsam, patchouli and tonka bean settles it into a warm, resinous, smoky finish.

Bentley for Men

7.8

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men opens with bergamot, bay leaf and black pepper before moving into leather and cinnamon, a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men. Most voters place it in fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with classic coming second. The top notes of bergamot, bay leaf and black pepper give it a spicy start. The heart brings leather, cinnamon, rum and clary sage, and the base of patchouli, musk, Siam benzoin and cedarwood settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky dry-down. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Tabarome Millésime

7.2

Creed · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Tabarome Millésime is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger with the dry, smoky depth of rum, tea and tobacco. The top is La Réunion pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger, where citrus freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, rum, tea, blackcurrant bud and coffee add a green, earthy touch. The base of Indian sandalwood and tobacco settles into a woody, smoky, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall first and spring second, and it spreads evenly across daytime, business and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Chopard Noble Vetiver and Ajmal Verde have a close profile.

Eleventh Hour (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy unisex scent that links a fresh opening of sichuan pepper and bergamot to the sweet warmth of rum and wild fig. The top is Nepalese sichuan pepper and bergamot, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, rum, wild fig and carrot seed bring a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it into a soft, woody base with a faint smokiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Nest Indigo and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks have a close profile.

Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux

7.6

Kilian · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux is a dark, smoky masculine scent led by leather, rum and vetiver, sharpened by jasmine and pepper. The scent moves as a single piece: leather and rum weigh heaviest, vetiver lays an earthy ground, and jasmine adds a soft floral note. Bergamot and pepper balance coolness against heat; spicy, resinous and animal tones deepen the shadowy mood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is placed mostly in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Initio Divine Attraction and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Tierra

7.0

pernoire · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pernoire Tierra is a unisex scent that sets rum and red berries against the warmth of benzoin, vanilla and oud, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most common settings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fruity and sweet with rum and red berries. In the heart, benzoin, vanilla and Colombian spices bring a gourmand, resinous warmth. Oud in the base adds a woody, slightly animalic depth. Soma Parfums Halcyon Oud and Aaron Terence Hughes Oud Noir have a close profile.

Clandestine Clara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance built on vanilla, amber and rum; it has been discontinued. Vanilla and tonka bean give it a gourmand sweetness, which rum deepens. Cinnamon and cypriol add a spicy, woody edge, while patchouli and opoponax fill out the rest with a resinous, powdery warmth. The overall impression is oriental: dense, warm and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Still Life in Rio

7.4

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, mint and ginger and moves into a sweet, peppery heart of pink pepper and coconut water. The top notes of mandarin orange, mint, ginger, lemon and yuzu give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, pink pepper, black pepper, coconut water and Jamaican chili bring spice while keeping a fruity sweetness. The base of white leather, rum and Brazilian copaiba balsam settles the scent onto a soft, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked settings. Masculine and feminine votes are tied, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Zest and Versace Eros Parfum have a close profile.

31 Tonka Bodykon

8.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 31 Tonka Bodykon is a unisex gourmand-fruity scent built around tonka bean, vanilla and honey. Apple adds a fresh, sweet edge, while rum and pistachio bring a warm, creamy body. Benzoin and honey soften the mix into a powdery sweetness, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits leisure time and evenings out, and leans slightly feminine. Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted and Tomavicci Gâteau à l'ananas have a close profile.

Oud - Black Vanilla Absolute

8.2

Perry Ellis · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Note Vanillée (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

M. Micallef · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Note Vanillée Eau de Parfum is a creamy, sweet gourmand that opens with citrus and leans feminine, suiting fall and winter evenings. The top notes are citrus fruits and mandarin orange, and jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, rum and cognac, wrapped in a powdery, oriental warmth from sandalwood and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar and The Dua Brand Booze & Vanille have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme

8.3

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that opens on bitter almond, orange blossom and rum, with a sweet, gourmand side steadied by leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring a distant third. It is placed mostly in night-out and evening settings, and reads masculine and modern. The top is bitter almond, orange blossom absolute and rum; the heart warms with tonka bean absolute, red chili and labdanum. Vanillin, leather and benzoin lay a sweet, creamy, resinous base. Floral and powdery touches sit alongside spicy and woody tones. Iris Empire and Pi Extreme have a close profile.

I Love New York for All

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for All is a unisex scent built around coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut, with a floral, gourmand character kept in check by spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, then moves into a sweet, gourmand heart of coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut. The base of patchouli, rum, vanilla, leather and sandalwood adds a woody, leathery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Bond No. 9 New Bond St. and Serge Lutens Santal majuscule have a close profile.

Ursa

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tiziana Terenzi Ursa is a smoky, spicy unisex scent with a warm, resinous and dark character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with elemi resin, nutmeg, dried fruits and rum, giving spice and a touch of sweetness. In the heart, frankincense, vetiver, patchouli and tobacco turn it smoky, earthy and resinous. In the base, vanilla softens the edges while oud and leather keep a woody, leathery weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and almost none suggest summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine, though it reads as unisex. Tigha The Dark Side and LM Parfums Hard Leather have a close profile.

Cœur de Noir

7.7

Beaufort · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Beaufort Cœur de Noir is a smoky, resinous and spicy unisex scent built around leather, birch tar and tobacco. It opens with ginger, black pepper and rum alongside bergamot and lemon, while ink and paper give it a dry, bookish edge. In the heart, suede, leather and dry woods lead, softened a little by vanilla and lavender. The base of labdanum, cedarwood, frankincense, birch tar and tobacco settles into a smoky, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure have a close profile.

Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64

7.2

Kayali · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64 is a discontinued women's fragrance, a sweet gourmand that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by evening and night-out wear; it reads mostly feminine, though some call it modern. It opens with jasmine, vanilla orchid and rum. In the heart, vanilla absolute, tonka bean, crème brûlée and leather push the sweetness in a creamy, leathery direction. The base of brown sugar, patchouli, musk, oud and amber dries down earthy, smoky and spicy. Kayali Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner December Vanilla have a close profile.

Vanille Absolument / Havana Vanille

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Absolument / Havana Vanille is a unisex scent that pairs the sweet warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin with tobacco and rum for a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, orange and clove, bright and spicy, with rum softening them. In the heart, rose, narcissus and tobacco lead, while dried fruits deepen the sweetness. The base settles into resinous, powdery warmth from vanilla, tolu balm and benzoin, with vetiver and musk in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Roaring Radcliff

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Penhaligon's Roaring Radcliff is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance built on rum, tobacco and gingerbread, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the top occasions. It reads mostly masculine. It has been discontinued. Rum opens sweet and smoky, then the tobacco heart adds a woody, drier edge. Gingerbread leads the base, closing the scent on a warm, gourmand and spicy note. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Nishane Fan Your Flames have a close profile.

Pure Amber

8.3

Avapari · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Avapari Pure Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Rum, cardamom, ginger and bergamot lead the top, while osmanthus, saffron and sandalwood carry the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum closes it in a creamy, sweet warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear dominate. It leans slightly masculine and reads modern. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Amber Who Is Blonde! and Bujairami Mafia Boss.

Frustration

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Frustration is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice and smoke, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with rum, cinnamon and cumin, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, vanilla and vanilla absolute bring a creamy sweetness, while cistus absolute adds a resinous depth. The base of chestnut wood and Bourbon vetiver settles into a woody, smoky foundation. Initio Side Effect and Lou de Pre Bright Tobacco have a close profile to Frustration.