The Perfume Library

Siren & Sailors

7.3

Jusbox · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Siren & Sailors is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs osmanthus, peach and rum absolute with rose and vanilla. It opens with osmanthus, peach and bergamot, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, rum absolute, rose and whisky turn the sweetness slightly spicy and sharp. Patchouli, vanilla, suede and musk soften it into a leathery warmth at the base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Noir Obscur

7.6

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria Noir Obscur is a unisex scent that opens with orange and tangerine over spicy notes, then darkens into vetiver, leather and patchouli. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits in between. The top notes of orange, tangerine and rum absolute give a sweet, spicy start. The heart of osmanthus, jasmine and Bulgarian rose adds a soft floral layer. In the base, frankincense, cedarwood and amber build a resinous, woody and smoky foundation, while leather and earthy vetiver give it weight.

Dulce Diablo

8.2

Narcotica · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Narcotica Dulce Diablo is a unisex gourmand-fruity scent built around cognac, rum absolute and cocoa, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with cognac, rum absolute and apricot giving a sweet warmth, with chocolate deepening it. In the heart, honey, cocoa and dried apricot dominate, while sugar cane pushes the sweetness further. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute settles it into something creamy and soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night-out and evening wear leading and leisure close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Velvet Exotic Leather

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather is an oriental fragrance for men that moves from a fresh opening into a sweet, spicy, smoky leather-and-resin character. The top is rum absolute, davana, clary sage and hyssop, giving a fresh, slightly herbal start. In the heart, Laotian cinnamon, Turkish rose and leather bring the spice and the leathery side forward. The base of Spanish cade juniper wood, styrax, labdanum and tobacco dries down smoky, resinous and sweetly warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, though business and daily use also get votes. It reads mostly masculine. Bentley for Men Intense and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

RiRi (Eau de Parfum)

5.5

Rihanna · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rihanna RiRi Eau de Parfum opens with passion fruit and blackcurrant and settles into jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla: a fruity, floral and sweet women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top is passion fruit, blackcurrant, rum absolute and Italian mandarin orange, so it starts juicy and bright. In the heart, Japanese honeysuckle, jasmine, pink freesia and orange blossom bring a floral layer. The base of Indonesian sandalwood, musk and Bourbon vanilla sweetens it, leaving a gourmand, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. La Rive In Woman and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Negroni Nights

7.0

Casa Far Niente · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Casa Far Niente Negroni Nights is a unisex scent that pairs rum absolute, cinnamon and sandalwood in a sweet, smoky, leathery gourmand style. Sweetness and gourmand tones lead; rum absolute and cinnamon give a spicy warmth, while bergamot lightens the weight a little. Sandalwood sets a woody base, and leather and tobacco add a dark, smoky shade. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Burberry London for Men and Roos & Roos Purple Leather have a close profile.

Pentimento

6.7

Jorum Studio · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jorum Studio Pentimento is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, pairing a floral heart with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, though it also works for the office and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine and modern, while it stays unisex in spirit. The notes read as a single piece: rum and broom absolute lay a floral, green ground, while tobacco flower, orchid and tiaré fill it with creamy blooms. Hazelnut, vanilla and tonka bean absolute add a sweet, spicy, gourmand warmth that carries the scent.

1472

6.8

Histoires de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1472 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh floral side against spice, resin and sweet warmth. The top holds ylang-ylang, a solar note and artemisia, while frankincense, jasmine and cinnamon lead the heart. Benzoin, rum absolute and amber sweeten the base and close it in a creamy, smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes spread fairly evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and leisure and daily wear are the most chosen occasions. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome and Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily have a close profile.

Only Desire

5.3

Diesel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diesel Only Desire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, banana and pear and dries down to praliné and Bourbon vanilla. Bergamot and aldehydes bring freshness at the start, while banana and pear add a soft fruity note. In the heart, rum absolute, cumin, vanilla orchid and Indian jasminum grandiflorum make a floral, creamy transition. The base of praliné, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood settles into a sweet, powdery and warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall; evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure time. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Bench. Sound for Her have a close profile.

Kirsch

7.3

Headspace · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Headspace Kirsch is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, according to most voters, pairing cherry with spice, leather and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way, and a modern feel carries the most votes. Cherry and rum absolute give a fruity, sweet start, saffron adds spice, and leather brings a smoky edge. Oakmoss, orris and Ambrox set a woody, slightly creamy, oriental base.

Ultimate Aphrodisiac

7.5

Vivamor Parfums

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vivamor Parfums Ultimate Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, where spice meets a creamy, powdery softness. It opens with bitter almond, Ceylonese cinnamon and rum absolute, giving a spiced, boozy warmth. In the heart, chocolate liqueur, cocoa butter and brown sugar turn the scent thick and sweet. The base of vanilla, African coffee absolute and musk settles into a creamy, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. Celine Dans Paris and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal share a close profile.

Round Midnight

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Round Midnight is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters recommend it mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear getting a smaller share. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with cognac, rum absolute, red mandarin orange and cinnamon, a boozy, fruity warmth. Toward the heart it turns floral and powdery, with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris resting on coffee absolute and burley tobacco. The base settles into creamy, resinous and woody tones from Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood.

Miel Extase (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Miel Extase Extrait de Parfum is a rich gourmand built around honey and creamy confectionery notes, unisex in character and best suited to evenings. It opens with dried fruits, apricot and wild honey, sweet and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, rum absolute, saffron and ginger add a spiced warmth, while kingwood lays a woody floor. The base of tonka bean, toffee, chocolate, caramel and Bourbon vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure and daytime wear chosen less often. The Dua Brand Confection Ecstasy and Officina delle Essenze Caldo Gourmand have a close profile.

Emery

7.5

Xerjoff

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff Emery is a sweet, spicy floral that opens on Bulgarian rose, bergamot and geranium; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens fresh and floral with rose, bergamot and geranium. The heart brings clove, pink pepper, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine, with rum absolute sweetening that stage. The base of vetiver, oud, vanilla, white musk and gaiac wood settles it onto a woody, soft footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who voted. With its spice, sweetness and oud, it reads as a rich fragrance that leaves a clear trail.

Cigar Rum Intense

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Strangers Parfumerie Cigar Rum Intense is a unisex scent that pairs rum absolute, tobacco and leather into a gourmand, smoky whole; it came out in 2019 and has been discontinued. Rum absolute, tobacco, oak wood and leather form the backbone, while raisin and cinnamon add a sweet, spiced warmth. Coffee and dried fruits deepen the gourmand side, and vetiver and kelp give it an earthy depth. Altogether it reads resinous, woody and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small. It has a dense, dark character that sits comfortably on either men or women. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Jovoy Pavillon Rouge have a close profile.

Fleur Danger

7.5

Thomas De Monaco · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Thomas De Monaco Fleur Danger is a unisex fragrance where saffron, pink pepper and raspberry meet in a fresh, fruity and spicy style. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: the fruity sweetness of raspberry is spiced by saffron and pink pepper, while rum absolute and steel add a synthetic, metallic freshness. Underneath sit the woody, creamy, slightly leathery and resinous warmth of Indian sandalwood, gurjum balsam, Suederal® and Orcanox. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so these impressions are not definitive. It suits both men and women. Zara Platinum Sky and Guerlain Pêche Mirage have a close profile.

Amorous Intense (Extrait de Parfum)

6.8

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Amorous Intense Extrait de Parfum is a unisex fragrance led by baked pear, almond and caramel, with a fruity, gourmand character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it carries well even with a light application. It is unisex and suits anyone who likes sweet notes, regardless of gender. There is no season or occasion preference to point to, so nothing more specific can be said about when to wear it. The top opens with baked pear, apple sauce, pear and almond for a soft, fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rum absolute and coffee add a warm gourmand note. The base keeps the sweetness going with caramel, cane sugar and cream, while cinnamon adds a spicy edge. Axe Dark Temptation and Ganache Parfums Sweet Sticky Things have a close profile.

Isolated Stills

7.3

Folie à Plusieurs · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Folie à Plusieurs Isolated Stills is an earthy unisex scent with a floral and spicy core, shaded by woody, powdery and leathery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. Voters see it as equally suited to daytime, leisure and the office, and recommend it less for evening and night out. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably on the unisex line. Leather, iris and patchouli carry the scent, with cedarwood and amaranth wood forming a woody base. Benzoin, vanilla and cocoa absolute soften and sweeten it, while rum absolute adds a warm edge. Neroli and mandarin orange bring a light freshness, and davana and musk stay in the background.

Coach Pure Platinum

7.2

Coach · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Coach Pure Platinum is a men's fragrance that opens fresh, green and lightly sweet on lavender, mandarin orange and apple. The top notes of lavender, mandarin orange and apple make the opening fresh and fruity. In the heart, rum absolute, moss and orange blossom add a floral, earthy side. The base of cedarwood, ambrox and labdanum dries down to a synthetic, creamy warmth, with the spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh character keeps it close to everyday wear, and it reads masculine. Câline Très Jolie and Roberto Cavalli Gemma di Paradiso have a close profile.

Kakigori - Plum Cream

7.4

Obvious · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Kakigori - Plum Cream is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and daily wear lead the occasions. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, and voters mostly call it modern. The fruity, gourmand side comes from davana and rum absolute. The heart holds cistus absolute, immortelle absolute and umeboshi, while cypriol, oak wood and Saffiano™ in the base pull it towards spicy, woody and leathery tones. A creamy sweetness softens it all. Parfums de Marly Eragon and Amouage Sindbad have a close profile.

Solarissimo - Favignana

7.4

Azzaro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Azzaro Solarissimo - Favignana is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of sage and candied lemon to a sweet, spicy base of ginger, rum absolute and tobacco. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer rather than filling a room. The mix of fresh and sweet suits easy everyday wear. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said on that. The opening is citrusy and lightly sweet, with sage and candied lemon leading. In the heart, ginger and rum absolute add a spicy, gourmand warmth. The base of Chinese toon, amber and tobacco settles into a woody, oriental sweetness.

Irish Coffee

7.6

Fragrance World · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Irish Coffee is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent led by coffee, caramel and cognac. It opens with davana and Madagascar pepper, then softens through rose, Irish coffee, rum absolute and lily of the valley. The base is dominated by caramel, Arabica coffee, vanilla and cognac, with oak wood and patchouli giving the sweetness a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in the evening and night-out category, though daily and leisure wear follow close behind, and it is picked less often for the office. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

Jazz by the Fire

7.9

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Jazz by the Fire is a unisex scent built around rum absolute, tobacco absolute and chestnut, sweet, gourmand and smoky in character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It is meant for men and women alike. Rum absolute and vanilla set a sweet, gourmand base, while tobacco absolute and chestnut add a smoky, woody warmth. Pink pepper and clove carry the spicy side.

Sybarite

7.2

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cloon Keen Atelier Sybarite is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, floral, woody and resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it leaves a noticeable trail without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and evening wear, with business and daily use close behind. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Rum absolute and bergamot lead, followed by patchouli, jasmine and Bulgarian rose in the heart. The base holds amber, sandalwood, frankincense, musk and cedar. The sweetness and florals are softened by a powdery woodiness, while frankincense and patchouli add a faint smoky, resinous shadow.