The Perfume Library

Dates Delight

8.4

The House of Oud · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Dates Delight is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of date to oud through a gourmand warmth of caramel and honey. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with date and peony, then tonka bean, caramel and cinnamon come forward. The base holds Indonesian oud, labdanum, honey and benzoin, with sugar powder keeping that sweetness creamy and soft. The overall impression is a fruity, spicy, woody sweetness. Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Pink Sugar · 2003

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and powdery feminine scent whose creamy gourmand character suits relaxed daily wear, especially in autumn and winter. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer gets the smallest share. It is mostly worn for leisure and daytime, then for evenings and nights out, and rarely for the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with Sicilian orange, bergamot, fig leaf and raspberry, giving a bright fruity sweetness. In the heart, red fruits, lily of the valley, liquorice blossom and sugar powder soften that sweetness and make it powdery. The base of caramel, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and vanilla dries down creamy and warm.

402 Vanille Caramel Santal

7.5

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and daily wear come first among occasions. Just over half of voters find it feminine, while many also read it as modern. It opens with almond blossom, sugar powder and almond, sweet and powdery. In the heart, caramel and vanilla bring a creamy warmth, with jasmine softening it slightly. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and musk balance the sweetness and settle it into a warmer finish.

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.

Ambassadora

6.4

Gisada · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassadora is a sweet, floral women's perfume, softened by fruity and powdery tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and works for the office as well. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and lightly spicy with violet leaf, mandarin orange, blueberry and pink pepper. In the heart, freesia, jasmine and orange blossom bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, musk and sugar powder dries down creamy and sweet, with sandalwood and vetiver giving it a woody footing.

Scusami

7.4

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Filippo Sorcinelli Scusami is a unisex scent where mirabelle plum, grapefruit and bergamot open onto a sweet, floral heart with a powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and is picked less for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. The top is citrusy and fruity, with mirabelle plum, grapefruit, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, freesia, rose and sugar powder sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. The base settles on patchouli, sandalwood and musk, warm and woody. Xerjoff Begum and Pana Dora Dorasima have a close profile.

Cookiecrunch

7.8

Coquillete · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Coquillete Cookiecrunch is a gourmand unisex fragrance built on biscuit, dough and vanilla, softened by sugar powder and milk cream and lifted by a bright touch of citrus. The scent stays in one sweet bakery register from start to finish: biscuit and dough come forward, meringue and milk cream turn that into a creamy, powdery surface, and vanilla rounds off the sweetness. Citrus notes lighten the weight and give it a fruity, lively edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without overwhelming. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as feminine. Demeter Fragrance Library Lemon Meringue and M. Asam Fresh Orange have a close profile.

Match Made in Heaven (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Sorce · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Match Made in Heaven Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a green matcha note against a creamy, sweet gourmand blend. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. The green side of matcha is softened by vanilla ice cream, waffle cone and sugar powder. Almond and sandalwood add a creamy base, while cherry blossom brings a powdery lightness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most pick spring, followed by fall, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. In character votes, feminine comes out ahead, with modern also chosen often. d'Annam Matcha Soft Serve and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal have a close profile.

Indomable

7.5

Morph · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Morph Indomable is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around sugar powder, oud and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring trailing behind. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, but plenty call it masculine. The top has sugar powder, cashmere wood and oud. In the heart, labdanum, clove and patchouli add a spicy, resinous, earthy depth. The base of vanilla, white musk and ambergris softens it into a gourmand, powdery sweetness. Fruity and animal tones stay in the background. M. Micallef Night Aoud and LPDO Joie de Oud have a close profile.

Mandorla del Sud / Mandorla di Noto

6.9

Simone Andreoli · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Simone Andreoli Mandorla del Sud / Mandorla di Noto is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a powdery, lightly spicy almond character, made for men and women alike. Almond and vanilla lead, sugar powder softens them, and amber gives a warm, woody base underneath. The overall impression is sugary, powdery and slightly synthetic, with sweetness clearly on top. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent.

Angels' Powder

7.0

Borntostandout · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Borntostandout Angels' Powder is a powdery, sweet gourmand with a floral and slightly synthetic edge, built around cotton candy and raspberry, and it suits anyone after a unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, and towards night outs and leisure time, though the votes spread fairly evenly across all four seasons. It opens with sugar powder, nail polish and pink pepper. In the heart, cotton candy, raspberry and vanilla sugar sweeten it. White musk, gaiac wood and heliotrope settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Sora Dora Mallow and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Secret du Nil

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nectar Olfactif Secret du Nil is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond and moves toward honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans toward daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Although unisex, voters most often read its character as feminine. It opens with the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond. In the heart, neroli and orange soften around roasted almond and honey. The base of musk, cedar, sugar powder and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Sulmona

7.1

Coquillete · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Coquillete Sulmona is a sweet, powdery and creamy feminine fragrance built around almond and vanilla, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with almond, sugar powder, Bourbon vanilla and brown sugar for a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, Sicilian bitter almond and vanillin deepen it, and the base of orange blossom and vanilla closes on a soft, floral creaminess. A spicy accord sits quietly behind the sugar. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Armaf Eternia Woman and Gritti White Almond have a close profile.

Amberesque

6.9

Moresque · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Moresque Amberesque is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top has sugar powder, bergamot and orange. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose give a spicy rose feel. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and amber, while vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor. The overall impression is powdery and oriental.

2 AM in Lafayette (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Sorce

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Mirage Gourmand

8.2

Les Nobles Essences · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Les Nobles Essences Mirage Gourmand is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is worn mainly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its character reads slightly more feminine, though modern and masculine readings show up too. It opens with sugar powder, almond cake and pistachio, so the sweetness is clear from the start. In the heart, almond, tonka bean and hazelnut carry the gourmand mood on, while white musk, gaiac wood and vanilla soften it and settle it onto a lightly woody base. The powdery and spicy accords add some dryness. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Dolce Acqua and Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte.

Nuits Impériales

7.6

Kristel Saint Martin

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kristel Saint Martin Nuits Impériales is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand texture. Cherry, raspberry and Italian bergamot give the opening a fruity brightness, softened by almond. In the heart, iris, Bulgarian rose and lily build a floral base, with liquorice adding a sweet trace. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood, while sugar powder and heliotrope carry it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind, and leisure and evening wear come out on top. Most voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern. Guerlain Oud Nude and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Candy Dust

8.1

Borntostandout · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Borntostandout Candy Dust is a unisex gourmand where floral and fruity sweetness meets a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall and winter further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. It opens with raspberry, pear and bergamot, then softens into peony, milk and chewy candy at the heart. The base of sugar powder, tonka bean, moss and orcanox dries down sweet, powdery and creamy.

Lick Me

7.6

Michela Mezzetti · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Michela Mezzetti Lick Me is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around sugar powder, cream and waffle, made as a unisex scent. It opens with sugar powder and cream, a soft, milky start. The heart brings waffle, milk ice cream and Florentine iris, the iris adding a powdery fineness to the sweetness. Vanilla and amber in the base leave it warm and rounded. The accords read sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy, with a synthetic edge as well. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes have been cast, so treat those ratings with caution. It suits anyone who likes sweet, dessert-like scents, on men and women alike. The Dua Brand Dessert Affair and Zara Bubble Waffle have a close profile.

Pan d'Oro

7.1

Tuttotondo · 2016

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Amber Arabesque

7.3

Moresque · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Moresque Amber Arabesque is a unisex amber and resinous woody scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and orange, fruity notes and a sweetness of sugar powder. In the heart, raspberry leaf, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose meet spices for a floral, green feel. The base sets an earthy, smoky chypre ground of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and precious woods, sweetened by amber, tonka bean and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads in between. Moresque Amberesque and The Dua Brand Ballet of Amber have a close profile.

Vanille Crème

7.6

Place des Lices

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Place des Lices Vanille Crème is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days, relaxed afternoons and evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next, and it is picked most often for leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The scent is gourmand and creamy, built around sugar and sugar powder in the heart. It opens with heliotrope and coconut, then settles into tonka bean and vanilla, which keep the sweetness going, while gaiac wood adds a light woody base under a slightly synthetic sugary feel. Ministry of Gourmand Creamy Biscuit and Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22 have a close profile.

Pink Sugar Luxury Extract

8.2

Aquolina · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Aquolina Pink Sugar Luxury Extract is a feminine gourmand floral that opens with fresh fruit and settles into a powdery, creamy candy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Sicilian orange, bergamot and raspberry give a bright fruity start. Towards the heart, sugar powder, red fruits and liquorice blossom come forward, with lily of the valley softening the sweetness. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean build a creamy warmth, with musk and sandalwood sitting behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, though spring and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Lucky Candy share a close profile.

Curtain Call

6.7

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Toskovat' Curtain Call is a unisex fragrance that ties the fruity freshness of pear, raspberry and blood orange to white rose and jasmine, settling on vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It is not a loud scent: it sits close and carries an easy sweetness. It reads as unisex, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with pear, sugar powder and raspberry for a sweet fruit note, lifted slightly by blood orange and elder and softened by praliné. The heart brings white rose, jasmine and magnolia over velvet and musk, powdery and creamy. The base of tobacco absolute, vanilla, patchouli, gurjum balsam and tonka bean gives it a warm, sweet footing. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.