The Perfume Library

Tobacco Honey

7.9

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around honey, tobacco and vanilla. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and oud give it a smoky depth. Aniseed and clove add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sesame pull it towards a woody, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Volaré Honey Tobacco and Ucca Vanille de Agar have a close profile.

Ambre (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous amber with a clear gourmand side, made for both men and women. It opens with bergamot and apple, but cinnamon, honey and sesame warm it almost at once. In the heart, rose, cardamom and fir balsam bring a floral, resinous balance. The base keeps the sweetness going with amber, vanilla and benzoin, while tobacco and rum add a darker, gourmand edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out are the most common occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with masculine slightly ahead.

The Omniscient Mister Thompson

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mister Thompson is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. Pink pepper gives a spicy first impression in the top, while iris in the heart adds a soft, floral, powdery feel. In the base, sesame and vanilla carry the scent into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with the woody accord keeping it balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. It is classed as masculine, though a share of voters also read it as feminine. Birkholz Paris - Mon Amour and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Adventure Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent where black pepper, mandarin and lemon give a fresh, green, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Fall and spring lead the seasonal votes, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and half of voters call it masculine. The top opens with mandarin, lemon, bergamot, green tea and black pepper. Sesame and pimento in the heart add a spicy, slightly sweet turn. The base of cedarwood, musk and vetiver settles into a woody finish with a leathery touch.

Meant to be Seen

8.1

Nishane · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Nishane Meant to be Seen is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a powdery, creamy woodiness, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage is fairly good too. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen mainly for daytime, leisure and business settings. Voters tend to see it as feminine and modern. Violet and bergamot open it, with moxalone, civet and orris butter in the heart. Ambrettolide, akigalawood, sesame and sandalwood settle underneath. The result starts fresh, then turns powdery, creamy and lightly sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Intimissimi Innocente and Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif have a close profile.

Zadig

6.6

Zadig & Voltaire · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zadig & Voltaire Zadig is a sweet, gourmand-leaning floral for women, creamy in texture, with a modern, feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further back; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern. It opens with sesame and black sesame, while orange blossom carries the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood and toasted vanilla settle in and sweeten it, with a spicy edge and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Guerlain Imagine 2022 and Cacharel Yes I Am Delicious have a close profile.

Halwa Kiss (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Halwa Kiss Eau de Parfum is a unisex gourmand that opens with cardamom, saffron and pistachio and turns sweeter with honey, date and vanilla. The top notes of cardamom, saffron and pistachio give a spicy, nutty start. In the heart, rose, honey, roasted nuts and date add a floral sweetness, and sesame, amber and vanilla settle it into a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Votes lean feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine.

Perfect Intense

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense is a fresh, floral scent built around narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and cashmeran, sweetened by a gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it suits the office too. Voters mostly see it as feminine, then modern. Narcissus and jasmine form a floral backbone, while pink pepper and pamplezest add a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Roasted almond and sesame pull it toward the gourmand side, and cashmeran with New Caledonian sandalwood lends a creamy softness. The overall impression is fruity and sweet.

Horizon

6.7

Davidoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Davidoff Horizon is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and rosemary against a dry, spicy heart of pepper, nutmeg and cedarwood. Citrus and rosemary lead at first, with ginger adding a little warmth. In the heart, pepper and nutmeg bring the spice, while sesame and patchouli pull it toward an earthy tone. Vetiver and cocoa absolute soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, green and woody, with fruity and sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans toward leisure, business and daily use, and half of the voters call it masculine, with many also finding it classic. Camp David Blue and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Paris - Mon Amour

8.0

Birkholz · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Birkholz Paris - Mon Amour is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and sesame, then ties rose, ylang-ylang and orchid to vanilla and amber, with a sweet, gourmand side that leads. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Night outs and evenings lead, with leisure time also suiting it. In character votes, feminine comes first and modern second. Pink pepper and sesame start it off with a spicy, slightly dry opening. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and orchid add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, cedarwood, vanilla and amber settle it into a creamy, sweet warmth. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Guerlain Angélique Noire 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.

Anima Dulcis

7.5

Arquiste · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arquiste Anima Dulcis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance where cinnamon, clove and chili meet vanilla and cocoa. The top holds oregano, sesame and cinnamon; the heart keeps the spice going with clove, cumin, night-blooming jasmine and chili. In the base, Mexican vanilla and cocoa bean absolute come forward, while oriental notes and a chypre accord set them on a powdery, resinous, slightly animalic ground. The result is distinctly gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Anvers

7.2

Ulrich Lang · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Anvers is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits fall and spring best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daytime and the office. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, basil and mandarin orange, bright citrus with a herbal edge. In the heart, jasmine, violet and honey add a soft floral note. The base settles on moss, woods and leather, giving it an earthy, woody footing.

Croissant Café

7.1

Versȧtıle · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Fine Layers

7.6

House of Thêom · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

House of Thêom Fine Layers is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and suits daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily, leisure and business use leading. It reads slightly more feminine, though modern and masculine votes are close behind. It opens with sesame and bergamot, fresh with a soft, milky edge. Mimosa and frankincense in the heart add a floral, spicy softness. White musk and ambergris settle into a creamy, powdery, faintly woody base, with the sweetness staying in the background.

Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo

7.1

Kenzo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, while evening and night out come well behind. Most call it feminine, and a sizeable group finds it modern. Fresh and floral accords lead, with an aquatic coolness and a fruity sweetness alongside. Mimosa absolute sits at the centre and kumquat adds a bright fruity note. Hinoki wood lays a woody base, and sesame softens it with a powdery, creamy touch. Pierre Guillaume Sunsuality and Mugler Alien Mirage have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Murmure des Dieux (2016)

7.2

Une Nuit Nomade · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Une Nuit Nomade Murmure des Dieux is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine or classic. The top opens with sesame, rice, cardamom and fennel, giving a spicy, green lightness. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac, magnolia and tonka bean bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, white musk and ambergris settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

Jade Leaf Tea

7.6

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Jade Leaf Tea is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes cluster around summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it does not pull towards one gender. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Grapefruit and maté tea carry the bright side, while pine resin and frankincense add a resinous, woody depth. Sesame brings a spicy touch. The notes read as one whole.

Toukka Ta Tao

6.2

House of Matriarch · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet streak, best suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter gets little support. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though evenings also suit it. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex label. It opens with bright passion fruit, mango and lychee, softened by chamomile and davana. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and tuberose build a rich floral core, while sea breeze and palm leaf keep it airy. The base settles into a creamy, woody sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla, coconut and sandalwood.

Onde Extase

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Onde Extase is a women's fragrance that sets a floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and narcissus over a woody base of oakmoss and cedar; it has been discontinued. It is floral, sweet and powdery, with jasmine, mimosa and narcissus at the front. Bergamot adds a light freshness and pink pepper draws a spicy edge. Sesame leans the sweetness toward the oriental, while oakmoss and cedar give it a woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening wear comes slightly ahead, but it is also worn for daily use and at work. It reads feminine and classic. Dior Ambre Nuit and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

Tonka Extraordinaire

7.8

Experimental Perfume Club

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Experimental Perfume Club Tonka Extraordinaire is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, creamy and resinous in feel. Green hazelnut, sesame and almond give it a nutty, creamy side, while tonka bean and vanilla turn that into a soft sweetness. Patchouli, labdanum, frankincense and myrrh add a spicy, resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure time and nights out, with business and daily wear further behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with an oriental lean. The Dua Brand Crater and Nusuk Fawah Midnight have a close profile.

Culot Thé

6.9

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versȧtıle Culot Thé is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance: tea, spice and a light woody trace sit on a floral, green base. The opening leans on bergamot and pink pepper, with black pepper and nutmeg giving it a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and black tea take over, while ginger keeps the floral tea feel lively. The base settles on Haitian vetiver, sesame and amyris, giving a woody footing; overall it reads lightly sweet, touched with fruit, and airy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and sits comfortably in the office too. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, so it truly reads as unisex.

Amberlicious

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Amberlicious is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent led by amber, cinnamon and benzoin, suited to cold-weather evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time rather than the office. It reads somewhere between masculine and feminine, though more voters call it masculine. The scent stays warm and sweet throughout. Amber and benzoin lay a resinous base, while cinnamon adds spice. Honey, caramel and vanilla bring out the gourmand side, softened by tonka bean, with rum, labdanum, musk, sesame and white orchid alongside. Hormone Serotonin and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.