The Perfume Library

Joop! Miss Wild

6.1

Joop! · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Joop! Miss Wild is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring, and suits leisure time and daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper adding a spicy brightness, vanilla takes the heart, and rum sits in the base. A gourmand sweetness settles over the floral and fruity accords, so the whole reads sugary and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and business also get votes. Half of voters call it feminine, and many see it as modern. Initio Can't Get Enough and Zara Lilys Nest have a close profile.

Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir

8.5

Adi ale Van · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy vanilla character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure wear also possible. It is unisex, read as masculine and feminine in turn, with a modern feel. Lemon, orange and apple open on a bright fruity note. Vanilla and hazelnut then sweeten the heart, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute and rum settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. S.A.C.K.Y Miraj and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin have a close profile.

Petra

7.2

Lattafa · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Petra is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that pairs fruity and floral sides with a creamy, powdery sweetness. It opens with rum and plum; coconut and tuberose sit in the heart, carrying the floral side with a creamy softness. In the base, musk, vanilla and praliné sweeten the scent and dry down warm and powdery, with the spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daytime wear. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Cuba (Cologne)

7.0

Czech & Speake · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Czech & Speake Cuba (Cologne) opens with lime, bergamot and rum in a fresh, spicy rush, then settles on a smoky, earthy base of vetiver and tobacco. The first impression is bright and green: lime, bergamot, rum and peppermint. Bay rum and clove bring spice to the heart, softened by tonka bean and rose. The base of vetiver, tobacco and cedarwood leaves a woody, slightly leathery trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, though the other seasons are close behind. It suits leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Sammarco Vitrum and Chopard Noble Vetiver have a close profile.

Pavillon Rouge

7.7

Jovoy · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jovoy Pavillon Rouge is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, its gourmand side balanced by a smoky, leathery base. The top holds spices, sesame, rum and whisky, while tea, tobacco, leather and coffee sit in the heart. In the base, benzoin, ebony and vanilla sweeten the scent and tie it to a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

Harmonious

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Harmonious is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top opens warm and spicy with cognac, rum, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. May rose and orris root in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. The base settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness of leather, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

VIP for Him (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Playboy · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance, with gourmand and spicy touches set against a woody base. The top opens with rum, rhubarb and bergamot, and a heart of apple, aquatic notes and lavender softens it. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and white chocolate dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. Its character reads modern and masculine. Joop! Joop! Thrill Man and Star Wars Empire Man have a close profile.

Lost in Paris

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Lost in Paris is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where citrus meets caramel, suited to evenings and cooler weather. It opens with blood orange, mandarin and bitter orange, bright citrus that rum and curaçao push toward a boozy, fruity tone. At the heart, butter, caramel and caramelized brown sugar make it creamy and rich. The base adds warmth from Bourbon vanilla, clove and cinnamon, with cashmere wood and cedarwood giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is chosen far less. Votes for feminine, modern and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. The Dua Brand Wanderlust in Paris and Xerjoff Symphonium have a close profile.

Dark Vanilla

7.5

Urban Scents · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Urban Scents Dark Vanilla is a sweet, smoky vanilla that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads unisex, not leaning clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with camphor tree, pink pepper and rum, and in the heart heliotropin, benzoin and vanillin soften the sweetness. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and rooibos. The overall feel is gourmand, creamy and resinous, with spice and smoke giving the sweetness a darker edge.

Mécanique Intuitive

7.9

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Eaux Primordiales Mécanique Intuitive is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with black tea and osmanthus, with tobacco and rum at the heart. In the base, tonka bean, leather and Bourbon vanilla dry down warm and leathery. Floral and powdery touches soften the woody, resinous oriental body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat more masculine, though many find it feminine. Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours and Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne

7.3

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and rum and carries tuberose and neroli at its heart. Citrus notes and rum come first, then tuberose and neroli add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and mildly spicy. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter picks are few. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and evening or night out less so. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. Zara Metallic Spirit and Rituals L'Éclat have a close profile.

Musk Oud

7.9

Kilian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Musk Oud is a unisex scent where musk and oud meet along a spicy, woody line, lifted by a fresh, citrusy edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Spices, rose, patchouli and geranium gather around oud and musk, while davana and rum add a warm, sweet note. Citrus and fresh accords lighten the woody and earthy side, and oriental and animal touches give it depth. Electimuss Fortuna and Yas Perfumes Oud Yas have a close profile.

Story of your Life

6.4

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Story of your Life is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, and suits anyone who likes the warmth of something fresh from the oven. It opens with cistus, davana and Siam benzoin, which give a resinous, spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, laurel and brioche pull the sweetness towards a creamy side. Vanilla absolute, vanilla, rum and amberwood close it with a soft, woody sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate; most pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. Leisure and evening wear get the most votes, while feminine, masculine and modern readings are close together. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Aholic Forbidden Fuel have a similar profile.

La Rhapsodie Noire

7.4

Dusita · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dusita La Rhapsodie Noire is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, woody depth, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with mimosa, French lavender and jasmine sambac in a light floral entrance, while clary sage and broom pull it towards a green fougère feel. In the heart, cigar, rum and coffee darken the scent. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood soften the sweetness, and vetiver and oakmoss leave a dry woodiness in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine. French Avenue Spectre Wraith and Centauri Perfumes Elixir have a close profile.

Navegar

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets citrus and spice against a woody, faintly smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens sharp and bright with lime, pink pepper and ginger. Star anise, black pepper and rum deepen the spice in the heart without weighing it down. Frankincense, cedar and gaiac wood gather the scent into a smoky, woody base, with a fruity touch running through it. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It leans masculine. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Fleur Universelle 1900

7.9

Lalique · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lalique Noir Premier - Fleur Universelle 1900 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, marked by gourmand and resinous touches. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and rum, and its heart holds myrrh, everlasting flower and cinnamon. Lorenox™, tonka bean and patchouli form the base. Floral and woody accords rest on a sweet, powdery, oriental ground, and the spices keep it warm rather than dry. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and votes for feminine and masculine are close. Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ambre Eccentrico have a close profile.

Love Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Oriflame · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Oriflame Love Potion Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand women's scent that opens with ginger, mandarin orange and rum and settles into the sweetness of vanilla and chocolate. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters recommend fall and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, though some choose it for the office. Most voters find it feminine. The opening of ginger, mandarin orange and rum is spicy and fruity. In the heart, white lily, vanilla and cocoa blossom bring a creamy, floral sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, chocolate and tonka bean dry it down to a powdery, oriental warmth.

Cherry Ink

7.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink is a unisex gourmand-leaning scent that sets sweet cherry against a resinous, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and the evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards, with leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though masculine and modern are not far behind. It opens with bergamot, rum, amarena cherry and black pepper. The heart brings damask rose, jasmine, red wine and ink, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and oud pulls the sweetness towards wood and resin. The accords run floral, fruity and spicy.

Ambre Rubis

8.0

Houbigant · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Houbigant Ambre Rubis is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It suits evenings and nights out best, and is chosen less for daily wear or the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with frankincense, blood orange and pink pepper, bright and spicy. In the heart, cherry, jasmine and rum add a sweet, gourmand side. The base of amber, cedarwood and fir balsam settles into a woody, slightly smoky foundation.

Mirabile

7.6

V Canto · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

V Canto Mirabile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, resinous side that leans oriental. It opens with opoponax, vanilla and malt, and the heart turns creamy with milk, rum and rose absolute, while Bourbon geranium and lavender add a slightly green edge. The base of patchouli, clove, musk and tonka bean dries down warm and powdery, with a soft vanilla trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Phil Julian Fovere and Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara have a close profile.

Cigar Rum

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Cigar Rum is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity body with a smoky, resinous edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Mancera Red Tobacco and Jacques Zolty Cubata have a close profile. Rum, raisin, dried cherry and prune form a sweet, dark fruity core. Tobacco, oak wood and vetiver carry the woody, smoky side, while amber, labdanum absolute and resins settle it into a warm, sticky depth. Mandarin orange and kelp stay in the background and lighten the weight a little.

Dangerous Complicity

6.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Dangerous Complicity is a unisex gourmand-leaning scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood. It opens with rum, ginger and coconut, sweet and spiced at once. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and osmanthus absolute bring the floral side forward. The base of Lorenox™, sandalwood and patchouli gives it a woody footing, while powdery, creamy and slightly leathery touches soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though as a unisex scent it suits men too. Etat Libre d'Orange True Lust and DKNY Liquid Cashmere Black have a close profile.

Apple Tabac

6.3

Pineward · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Piña Paraíso

7.0

Kilian · 2026

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Piña Paraíso is a sweet, pineapple-and-coconut unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Pineapple and rum open with a fruity sweetness, softened by the citrus accord. In the heart, coconut and frangipani add a creamy smoothness, and the base of tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla settles into a gourmand sweetness. A synthetic edge is also part of the overall feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works for a night out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though it has a modern character. Demeter Fragrance Library Piña Colada (Cologne) and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coco Extreme have a close profile.