The Perfume Library

Vicebomb

8.1

Simone Andreoli · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Simone Andreoli Vicebomb is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent built around Amarena cherry, salted caramel and vanilla cream. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Feminine votes lead on character, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. It opens with Amarena cherry, red fruits and salted caramel. In the heart, vanilla cream, sugar, rose and ylang-ylang turn that sweetness creamy and floral. The base of tonka bean, precious woods and amber leaves it warm and spicy.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Scandal Le Parfum

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum is a creamy, powdery gourmand that sweetens a floral heart with honey, caramel and vanilla, and reads feminine and modern. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, though leisure and daily wear have a place too. Most voters find it feminine. Jasmine and tuberose form the floral backbone, while sandalwood gives them a soft woody footing. Honey, salted caramel, tonka bean and vanilla bring out the sweet, creamy side, and a powdery softness wraps the whole.

Tero

7.9

Nishane · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nishane Tero is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, leaning towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though a good share of voters call it feminine. It opens with Sichuan pepper absolute, black pepper and salted caramel, so spice meets sweetness from the start. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while Haitian vetiver, amber and oak wood lay an earthy, woody base. The gourmand, creamy side softens the spice. Bond No. 9 New York Forever and Hackett Nightwalk have a close profile.

R.E.M.

7.2

Ariana Grande · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ariana Grande R.E.M. is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around fig, marshmallow and salted caramel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and suits evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good number call it modern. The top opens with fig, marshmallow, salted caramel and quince. In the heart, lavender and pear blossom keep it fresh and floral. The base of white musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Mystic Incense

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Mystic Incense is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around dried fruits, salted caramel and Somalian frankincense. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits right in the middle. It opens with dried fruits and salted caramel, a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, blond woods and Somalian frankincense pull it towards woody, smoky and spicy ground. Cocoa absolute deepens the base and rounds it into a warm oriental. The balance of sweetness and resin gives it a profile close to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner.

Mon Exclusif

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Exclusif is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance that moves from fresh mandarin and bergamot into vanilla, salted caramel and white musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and dragée, then lavender and a solar note take over in the heart. In the base, vanilla, iris, sandalwood and coumarin build a sweet, gourmand footing, and the salted caramel softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, yet works for daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Byron Parfums Black Butterfly have a close profile.

Minya

8.1

Paris Corner · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Paris Corner Minya is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a floral side, classed as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it strong value for money. Summer, spring and fall draw close to equal votes, with winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and in the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. It opens on almond and pistachio. Heliotrope, cashmeran and jasmine bring a soft floral heart, and the base of salted caramel, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. A synthetic accord is part of the profile too. Initio High Frequency and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

Mentor

8.2

Mind Games · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Mentor is a unisex scent that ties a fruity, gourmand sweetness to a spicy, resinous woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights in the cooler months best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear sits well behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine, and many call it modern. It opens with plum, Italian lemon and salted caramel, a tart fruit set against sweet caramel. Amber, coffee and blackcurrant liqueur then deepen the heart. White oud, sandalwood and tonka bean leave a warm, sweet woodiness at the base. Welton L'Amour Absolu and Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud have a close profile.

Vicious Cacao

7.8

Maison Tahité · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Vicious Cacao is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cocoa absolute, salted caramel and rum. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits comfortably in leisure time and evening outings. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Pink pepper, rum and raspberry open with a light spicy, fruity touch. In the heart, cocoa absolute softens beside narcissus, jasmine and amber; the base of salted caramel, sandalwood, saffron and benzoin leaves a creamy, powdery warmth. Oakmoss adds a faint woody depth to the sweetness.

Sol Cheirosa '62 (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Sol de Janeiro · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Sol de Janeiro Sol Cheirosa '62 Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet gourmand with a creamy, soft feel that reads clearly feminine. It opens with pistachio and almond, while heliotrope and jasmine add a gentle floral heart. In the base, salted caramel, vanilla and sandalwood settle into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, with fall and spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Paris Corner Minya and Initio High Frequency have a close profile.

A Whiff of Waffle Cone (2023)

6.4

Imaginary Authors · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and relaxed days. Cream, orgeat syrup and salted caramel build a sweet, creamy core, softened by vanilla. Vietnamese cinnamon adds a spicy warmth, while sandalwood leaves a faintly smoky base underneath. The accords also carry a synthetic edge, and the scent leans firmly towards the sweet, gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out as the leading occasions. Voters call it modern and feminine more often than masculine, though it remains unisex. Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone (2020) and Ganache Parfums Vanilla Custard have a close profile.

Pure XS Night

7.2

Rabanne · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Rabanne Pure XS Night is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out well ahead of business or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy: salted caramel and vanilla run through cocoa for a dense gourmand feel. Cinnamon and ginger carry the spice, while myrrh adds a resinous, faintly woody depth.

Brilliantly British

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Brilliantly British pairs the fresh, floral side of lavender with the gourmand sweetness of salted caramel, and it suits men and women alike. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: Provençal lavender, true lavender and bergamot carry the freshness, while benzoin and labdanum build a warm, spicy base. Salted caramel pulls the scent towards the gourmand and creamy, and musk softens it all. A green touch keeps the lavender crisp.

Soleil de France

6.5

Câline · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Câline Soleil de France is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits leisure time and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, fall and spring, with winter the least favored, and leisure and everyday wear lead, though business and evening get votes too. It reads feminine and modern. The top opens with coconut milk, almond and pistachio, with hazelnut alongside. In the heart, salted caramel, apple and Bourbon vanilla push it into a fruity, gourmand sweetness. The base settles on chocolate, sandalwood and tonka bean, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Solinotes Amande and Snif Crumb Couture have a close profile.

Choux Choux

7.5

Liis · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Liis Choux Choux is a sweet, creamy unisex gourmand that most voters place in autumn and winter. It opens with citrus zest and cream, and salted caramel and vanilla take over in the heart. In the base, mocha, cocoa and sandalwood close it with a woody sweetness. Citrus, gourmand and creamy accents lead, with a synthetic edge running through. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it also comes across as modern. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Sugary Citrusy Delight and Ariana Grande Vanilla Suede.

Heavy Cream

6.6

Phlur · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Phlur Heavy Cream is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present without being heavy. Voters spread the seasons fairly evenly, with winter and fall slightly ahead, and it is mostly suggested for daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes are lemon sugar, orange and marshmallow, a sweet but light start. Coconut cream and jasmine lead the heart. In the base, salted caramel, mousse de vanille and cream carry the scent into a soft, powdery creaminess. The Dua Brand Creamy Whirl Drift and Aspiring Aromas What the Fluff have a close profile.

Spirit of Creamy Coconut

7.6

Spirit · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spirit Spirit of Creamy Coconut is a creamy, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut milk, salted caramel and vanilla. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top opens with jasmine, apple and coconut milk, the apple adding a fruity lift. At the heart sit salted caramel, freesia and teakwood, softening the sweetness with a floral touch. The base of coconut, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood settles into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Spirit of Delicate Blush and Ivy & Lane Coconut Blush have a close profile.

Sea Salt Caramel

6.7

Bohoboco · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bohoboco Sea Salt Caramel is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of sea salt and lemon with the sweetness of salted caramel and brown sugar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with sea salt, lemon and pink pepper, a fresh, aquatic and lightly spicy start. In the heart, algae, jasmine and bay leaf bring a floral, slightly green turn. The base settles into brown sugar and salted caramel, a creamy gourmand sweetness softened by cedarwood. Maison Tahité Sel_Vanille and La Rive Aqua Bella have a close profile.

A Whiff of Waffle Cone (2020)

6.8

Imaginary Authors · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around vanilla, salted caramel and Vietnamese cinnamon; it has been discontinued. Vanilla and salted caramel give the scent a soft, gourmand sweetness, and cream gathers it into a smooth, creamy surface. Vietnamese cinnamon adds spice, orgeat syrup rounds out the sugary texture, and amyris leaves a woody, faintly smoky ground. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share of them call it masculine.

Aseel Special Edition / أصيل إصدار خاص

8.7

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Aseel Special Edition / أصيل إصدار خاص is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men that suits fall and winter best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits comfortably in leisure hours too. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with orange blossom, ozone and mulberry, a fresh, floral and fruity start. In the heart, vanilla, salted caramel and rose sweeten it, with the creamy, gourmand side taking over. The base of ambergris, musk and patchouli dries down woody, spicy and oriental.

Intense Instant Crush

8.0

Mancera · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mancera Intense Instant Crush is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a leathery, woody base, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with saffron, bergamot, mandarin orange and black leather, a spicy, citrusy start. In the heart, salted caramel, rose, amberwood and patchouli push it towards a creamy sweetness. The base of Mysore sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss leaves a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine or modern to most, though a fair share finds it feminine. Thameen Regent Leather and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22

6.2

Kayali · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22 is a sweet, creamy gourmand that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on salted caramel, caramel milk and coconut. White chocolate, vanilla and marshmallow soften the heart. Praliné, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a creamy base; the overall impression is a dense, slightly synthetic caramel and vanilla. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. It reads more feminine to most voters, though it is positioned as unisex. Clean Whipped Vanilla and Phlur Caramel Skin have a close profile.

Blondine

7.9

Frassaï · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Frassaï Blondine is a feminine floral that ties the freshness of pear leaf and green mandarin orange to the gourmand warmth of salted caramel and cocoa. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Voters most often call its character feminine. It opens fresh, green and fruity with pear leaf and green mandarin orange. In the heart, ashoka flower and tiger lily carry the floral side while salted caramel brings sweetness. The base of cocoa, tonka bean and musk settles into a powdery, creamy finish, with castoreum adding a faint animal touch.