The Perfume Library

Speakeasy

7.1

Frapin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin Speakeasy is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange, rum and lime against a sweet, smoky base of tobacco, tonka bean and labdanum. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it works for the office too. More voters call it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine. It opens with orange and lime citrus warmed by rum, and davana adds a soft, fruity touch. Mint and geranium in the heart keep it fresh with a floral edge. As it dries, tobacco, tonka bean, labdanum and styrax pull it towards a gourmand, resinous, leathery warmth, with white musk softening the base into powder.

1697 (Absolu de Parfum)

7.1

Frapin · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1697 is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built on rose, rum and dried fruits with cinnamon and clove; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, rum, davana and labdanum, then the heart of hawthorn, clove, jasmine and cinnamon adds a spicy, fruity warmth. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli set that sweetness on a woody, resinous, faintly smoky ground. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Most voters point to fall and winter, and mostly for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Tauer Perfumes Sundowner and Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar have a close profile.

St. Vetyver

8.0

D.S. & Durga · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

D.S. & Durga St. Vetyver is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green, earthy vetiver with a sweet, spicy undertone; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and while most voters find it masculine, it reads comfortably unisex. The opening of seagrass, pink pepper and bitter orange is fresh with a light spice. In the heart, palm straw, Caribbean sugar cane and clove leaf move it from green towards sweet. The base of rum, Haitian vetiver and breadnut settles into an earthy, woody finish. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Effect

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Effect is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on rum, pepper and cinnamon and settles into a soft base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it sits comfortably on anyone. The opening is a warm, slightly sharp spice of rum, pepper and cinnamon. Plum and balsamic notes bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. In the base, sandalwood, woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber come forward and dry down into a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Smokin' Gun

7.7

Borntostandout · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Borntostandout Smokin' Gun is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, its leathery, resinous side pointing to evenings and colder weather. It opens with juniper, rum, bitter orange and Campari, a sharp, slightly bitter start. In the heart, whisky, cinnamon and leather dominate, while pine, frankincense and oak build a resinous, woody floor. The base of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Balkans tobacco and vanilla absolute sweetens and softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out; it stays in the background in summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Nabati

7.4

Astrophil & Stella · 2021

Aquatic · Spicy · Woody

Astrophil & Stella Nabati is a unisex scent that sets a salty, aquatic opening against spice, leather and smoke, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, cardamom and ambrette for a spicy start, while sea salt and rum add a briny, aquatic edge. Moroccan rose and iris come forward in the heart. The base of vetiver, leather, oud and amber is woody, smoky and oriental, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as a unisex fragrance.

Tabac Santal / For Him

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Tabac Santal / For Him is a spicy, woody and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with cardamom, ginger, bergamot and juniper berry, a citrusy, spicy freshness. The heart holds tobacco, frankincense and lavender, softened by iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy, resinous ground. Annette Neuffer Hepster and Missa Solemnis have a close profile.

Panettone

7.3

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze Panettone is a unisex perfume that opens on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, then settles into a sweet, gourmand base of vanilla and rum. The top notes lean on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, with davana and carrot seed adding a spicy edge to the citrus. Towards the heart, rum and everlasting flower absolute sweeten the scent, and vanilla absolute dries down creamy and soft. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Festive Sweet Bread and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sweet Xplosion.

Zenith

7.7

Riiffs · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Riiffs Zenith is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance on a fruity, gourmand base, with a soft, powdery and lightly spiced feel. Cream, coconut and vanilla open with a sweet, rounded start. In the heart, saffron and rum add a spiced, oriental warmth. Cashmeran and tonka bean settle that sweetness onto a soft, powdery base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Spring and fall lead, and daily and leisure wear come first, with evening close behind. Most voters read it as feminine or modern.

The Calling

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang The Calling is a unisex woody-oriental scent where sweet, spicy and gourmand sides lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often as the occasion. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though it is unisex. The top opens spicy and fruity with green mango, cardamom, lavender and pink pepper. Cinnamon, saffron and gaiac wood warm the heart, and the base of vanilla, caramel, chocolate and tobacco settles it into something sweet, dry and woody.

Mellis

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Mellis is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Mellis is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine to voters, though a fair share call it masculine. The top has pink pepper, bergamot, lime and clove, with mandarin orange and cinnamon alongside. In the heart, jasmine, Turkish rose otto and tobacco meet rum. The base of tonka bean, Tahitian vanilla, cocoa and patchouli leaves it sweet, woody and resinous. Annette Neuffer Vermilion Orange and Annette Neuffer Autumn Nocturne have a close profile.

Revelries

6.7

Pineward · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pineward Revelries is a sweet, spicy unisex scent led by raisin, cinnamon and apple. Revelries lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure wear stand out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Raisin, cinnamon and apple give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Clove sharpens the spice while hazelnut and rum soften the sweet. Oud adds a resinous, earthy, woody base.

Keemun

8.2

Welton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Welton Keemun is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around maté, bergamot and black tea. It opens with maté, bergamot and myrrh, green and fresh. The heart brings black tea, iris, gaiac wood and frankincense, adding a powdery, woody side. In the base, rum, musk and cocoa sweeten it into something creamy and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Xerjoff Torino22 and Wide Society Nubes have a close profile.

Cašran (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chopard · 2000

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Cašran Eau de Toilette opens with cardamom, coriander and rum, then turns sweet with date, plum and chocolate over a vanilla base; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot, cardamom, coriander and rum, giving a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, date, plum, chocolate and cherry make it fruity and gourmand. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and benzoin leaves a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and most voters find it masculine.

Macaron Bourbon

6.8

Nicolaï · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Macaron Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand oriental touched with floral and spicy notes; it is classed as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly placed in the evening or on a night out, though it also works for leisure. It opens with rum, davana and bitter almond, then moves to cinnamon, rose and clove. Caramel, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dominate the base, while patchouli and musk soften the sweetness and keep it warm. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Mugler La Rose Angel and City Rhythm Sultry have a close profile.

Noir Tropical

7.4

Maria Candida Gentile · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maria Candida Gentile Noir Tropical is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by bourbon whiskey, rum and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, yet it is classed as unisex. Bergamot opens briefly and brightly. In the heart, heliotrope and almond add a soft, powdery sweetness. The base of bourbon whiskey, rum and vanilla settles into a warm, spicy, smoky and woody finish, with vanilla rounding everything off. Bois 1920 La Vaniglia and Alambar have a close profile.

Signature Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Zaharoff · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, where tobacco and resinous woods build a warm, dense character. The top opens with French lavender, rum, star anise and cognac, giving it a spicy, boozy start. In the heart, honey, tobacco and oud come forward, with fir balsam and cedar laying a woody base. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and black amber sweeten it and settle into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings the most chosen moments, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

December Vanilla

7.9

Paris Corner · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Paris Corner December Vanilla is a unisex vanilla scent, sweet and gourmand, weighed down by spice, wood and a smoky edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with jasmine, rum and vanilla orchid; in the heart, rose, tonka bean, crème brûlée and leather sweeten the spicy notes. The base of brown sugar, patchouli, oud and amber dries down creamy and powdery. Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64 and Fragrance World Vanilla have a close profile.

L'Ivrée Bleue

7.5

Ormaie · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ormaie L'Ivrée Bleue is a floral, sweet unisex scent that sets cocoa, vanilla and patchouli beneath a heart of violet and iris. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens with lily, mandarin orange and rum, the mandarin adding freshness and the rum a slight warmth. The heart of violet and iris brings a soft, powdery floral note. In the dry-down, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and cocoa come forward, and the scent moves towards a gourmand, spicy, resinous sweetness. Dark Tales Baroque and Honoré Payan Automne have a close profile.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum

7.9

Mugler · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings out, with a sweet, gourmand and floral character; it has been discontinued, and it reads as a women's perfume. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. Jasmine and woods come forward, while rum and ambergris give it a sweet, warm body. Floral and gourmand sweetness dominate the accords, joined by spicy and oriental touches and a powdery softness. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013 have a close profile.

Incense 01

8.0

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Incense 01 is a sweet, smoky unisex scent where frankincense, roasted almond and dark chocolate lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for the office. It tilts slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with rum, juniper and bergamot, with frankincense already present. In the heart, roasted almond, fig and hazelnut add a gourmand warmth, softened a little by lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, dark chocolate, vanilla and cedarwood settles into a resinous, creamy, woody finish. Contre Bombarde 32 and Atlas Fever have a close profile.

Topaz

7.7

Kajal · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kajal Topaz is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex fragrance built around black lemon, orange blossom and elderflower. Most voters place Topaz in spring and summer, with autumn in third place. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on its character split fairly evenly between feminine, modern and masculine. The top notes of orange blossom, black lemon and elderflower open fresh and citrusy, with rum adding a little sweetness. In the heart, rose absolute, candied lemon and blackcurrant make a fruity, sweet floral accord, while cedarwood sets it on a woody footing. The base of ambergris, musk, cashmere wood and ambroxan closes it soft and woody. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Libera have a close profile.

Shingl

7.3

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Shingl is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy character; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, aniseed, basil and davana, a cool and herbal beginning. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli, rum and iris add a woody, powdery depth. Ambergris, musk and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while the fruity and gourmand sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Clive Christian L for Women and Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Garuda

7.9

Jul et Mad · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jul et Mad Garuda is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around cumin, saffron and Cambodian oud. It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper alongside cumin, giving a spicy start. Oud, saffron and rum lead the heart. In the base, vanilla, amber, cedarwood and patchouli sweeten it into a warm, woody, powdery and resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Spirit of Kings Loyalty and Sospiro Farsa have a close profile.