The Perfume Library

Nouveaunille

7.0

House of Matriarch · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Nouveaunille is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Vanilla runs through it: Tahitian, Bourbon and Hawaiian vanilla sit together, joined by caramel. Fenugreek and myrrh add a spicy, resinous depth, while sandalwood, gaiac wood and oud give a smoky woodiness and musk softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and place it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either. Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace have a close profile.

Island Vanilla (Perfume)

7.1

Pacifica · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pacifica Island Vanilla pairs Tahitian vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and tea in a sweet, creamy scent aimed at women. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most voted occasions. Evening and office get some votes too, but trail behind. As a whole it reads as a sweet, gourmand vanilla. The powdery, creamy side adds softness, while the floral and fresh accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. The tea note gives the vanilla a light lift. Xerjoff Allende and Lancôme La Vie est Belle Vanille Nude have a close profile.

Emeraude Noire 77

8.2

Krigler · 2015

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Krigler Emeraude Noire 77 is a spicy, resinous unisex scent with a woody, slightly smoky sweetness, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean to one side. It opens with Indian pepper, Italian bergamot and Malaysian nutmeg, fresh and spicy at once. In the heart, Philippine patchouli and amber lay a woody, earthy ground. The base of Spanish labdanum and Tahitian vanilla turns it powdery, creamy and warmly sweet.

Crème Exquis

7.6

Vivamor Parfums

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vivamor Parfums Crème Exquis is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Black cherry and Brazilian orange open alongside iris; in the heart, orchid, caramel and chocolate soften the sweetness. The base brings coffee, Tahitian vanilla and honey forward, while Ceylonese cinnamon and oak absolute add a spicy, woody edge. A powdery, creamy texture runs throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Leila Hatami Téhéran pour Femme and Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Couture have a similar profile.

Ambreine (Perfume Extrait)

8.3

Gather Perfume

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gather Perfume Ambreine is a sweet, resinous scent led by amber, sandalwood and vanilla, aimed at women yet not strictly gendered. Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness, while amber and sandalwood ground it in woody resin. Oud and orris root add a faintly smoky, earthy shade; bergamot and orange blossom lift it with a floral brightness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Private Black have a close profile.

albâtresépia

7.7

Première Peau · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Première Peau albâtresépia pairs Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla with white Alba truffle and praliné, a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: two vanillas and praliné give a creamy sweetness, while truffle and ink pull it towards an earthy, smoky side. Violet leaf and woods keep it powdery and woody, with a spicy trace in the background.

Cacao Noisette

7.7

Kyse Perfumes · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kyse Perfumes Cacao Noisette is a unisex gourmand that wraps its sweetness in a creamy softness. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes lean feminine, though the perfume itself is unisex. Cocoa and hazelnut come first, with caramel and Tahitian vanilla deepening the sweetness and musk softening it all. The spicy and powdery accents stay in the background without cutting the sweetness.

Dark Indulgence

7.3

Vivamor Parfums

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Dark Indulgence is a unisex gourmand that sets a bright citrus opening against the sweetness of dark chocolate and vanilla. Italian mandarin orange and Brazilian orange give a lively citrus start, which dark chocolate quickly deepens. In the heart, hazelnut and amberwood soften the sweetness and add a woody backbone. The base of musk, Tahitian vanilla and ambergris settles into a warm, creamy finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Evening and night out lead the occasions, followed by leisure, while daily and office wear get fewer votes. With its sweet, spicy character it suits men and women alike. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate and Gleam Espresso Please have a close profile.

My Own Private Teahupo'o

7.2

What We Do Is Secret · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

What We Do Is Secret My Own Private Teahupo'o is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets sea salt and ozone against frangipani and Tahitian vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It has been discontinued. It opens with sea salt and ozone, which give it a cool, watery feel. In the heart, salicylate and frangipani add a soft floral note. The base of Tahitian vanilla and Amber Xtreme™ sweetens the whole and settles into a powdery, lightly gourmand dry-down.

Éléonore

7.5

Rancé 1795 · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Rancé 1795 Éléonore is a fruity-sweet, spicy women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and suits leisure time as well as evenings out. It opens with Sicilian lemon, peach and Hedione, with myrrh alongside. In the heart, saffron and Tahitian vanilla bring sweetness and spice. As it dries down, frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and amber give it a woody, resinous, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though some read it as masculine. Roccobarocco Fashion Parfum Woman and Costume National 21 have a close profile.

Miraj Exclusif / ميراج

7.9

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cimabue (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cimabue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear a distant third and the office the least chosen setting. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with bitter orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright lift, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, rose, tuberose, clove and cinnamon give it a floral, spiced body. The base settles into vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, resinous and woody finish.

Ensar Rose

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Ensar Rose is a unisex scent that pairs rose with tuberose, honey and sandalwood, leaning floral and sweet. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a dense, characterful scent that sits comfortably on both men and women. The top opens with Persian rose otto, Rosa alba otto and Tahitian vanilla. The heart holds tuberose absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute, Haitian vetiver and honey, so the floral side turns sweeter and picks up a green edge. The base of Mysore sandalwood, amber, ambergris and Indian oud sets a spicy, resinous, woody floor.

Candyman

6.8

Ikiryō

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Candyman is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around coconut, Tahitian vanilla and cocoa. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as a rough guide. It wears the same on women and men. The first impression is a fruity, floral sweetness: mango, quince, osmanthus and camellia. Beneath it, benzoin, tolu balm and amber add a resinous warmth, while patchouli and tobacco give the sugar a drier, spicier edge. The overall feel is that of a synthetic candy. Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka and Borntostandout Mad Honey have a close profile.

Sexy Rio de Janeiro

6.0

Michael Kors · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Kors Sexy Rio de Janeiro opens with mandarin orange, Brazilian mango and honeysuckle, then moves through rose and jasmine to vanilla: a sweet, fruity floral for women that has been discontinued. The top notes of lime blossom, mandarin orange and mango give it a fresh, fruity start. At the heart, rose, gardenia, jasmine absolute and violet build a floral body. In the base, Tahitian vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten and soften the whole. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings rest on a limited sample. It reads feminine, and its fresh, sweet character suits light everyday wear. Salvador Dali Crazy Kiss and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

B Woman

8.3

Bogner · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bogner B Woman is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of rhubarb, yuzu and bitter orange with a floral heart of freesia, tiaré and osmanthus, settling onto white musk, tonka bean and Tahitian vanilla. The opening is fruity and fresh, led by rhubarb, yuzu and bitter orange. Freesia, tiaré and osmanthus bring the floral side forward in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, leaving a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer clearly behind. Night out, business and evening draw near-equal shares of votes.

Just Me

4.7

Paris Hilton · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Paris Hilton Just Me is a fresh, floral women's scent with a sweet, powdery side. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It leaves a light trail and sits on the feminine side. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. It opens with red berries, pink pepper and bergamot, bright with a touch of spice. The heart turns floral and powdery with iris, freesia, white rose, violet and lily of the valley. In the base, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and Tahitian vanilla sweeten and soften it, while woods and musk add a woody ground.

Vanille Botanique (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

DSH Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Vanille Botanique Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a creamy, resinous vanilla inside a floral, sweet body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with lemon and bergamot for freshness, while rosewood softens the first impression. In the heart, Jasminum grandiflorum and Bulgarian rose absolute lead, with French beeswax adding a creamy texture. The base of Tahitian vanilla, Siam benzoin and sandalwood builds a sweet, woody, resinous foundation. Birkholz Nuances of Napoli and Zoologist Harvest Mouse have a close profile.

Truffe Blanche

8.6

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars Truffe Blanche is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and moves into a floral, sweet heart over a resinous, earthy base. Bergamot, blood orange and Meyer lemon open bright, while lavender and birch add a green, spicy edge. In the heart, Damask rose, Jasminum grandiflorum, orris butter and white Alba truffle make a powdery, earthy floral. The base turns creamy with Bourbon vanilla, honey, sandalwood and musk, and civet adds an animal depth. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though few have voted. It reads warm and composed, and suits men and women alike.

For You My Love

7.2

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pomare's Stolen Perfume For You My Love is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around jasmine, frangipani and Tahitian vanilla; it has been discontinued. The floral side is made of jasmine, michelia and frangipani, while passion fruit and Costa Rican pineapple add a bright, fruity lift. Tahitian vanilla sweetens the whole, Kashmiri saffron brings a spicy, resinous warmth, and New Zealand ambergris gives it a soft base. The notes read as one blend rather than in separate layers. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone who likes tropical flowers with sweet fruit.

Vanilla

6.4

Body Fantasies

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Body Fantasies Vanilla is a gourmand floral-fruity scent for women, built on Tahitian vanilla, caramel and white musk in the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so read that loosely. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. It opens bright and juicy with tangerine and Fuji and McIntosh apples. The heart adds Hawaiian pineapple, strawberry blossom and jasmine for a fruity-floral middle. In the base, caramel and Tahitian vanilla meet white musk, leaving a creamy, powdery, sweet finish with a distinctly synthetic, gourmand feel.

Piano Tuner (2021)

7.9

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2021

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Pomare's Stolen Perfume Piano Tuner (2021) is a woody, smoky and resinous unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The coast redwood notes form its backbone: cone, needle, bark and the wood itself. Cognac, Scotch whisky and smoke add an edge, while Tahitian and Polynesian vanilla and labdanum sweeten and soften it. Californian rose, berries and citrus fruits bring a fruity brightness. Its profile is close to Pomare's Stolen Perfume Piano Tuner (2019) and Chris Rusak Io.

Vanille de Cèdre

7.6

Kyse Perfumes · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kyse Perfumes Vanille de Cèdre is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent in which vanilla and cedar lean against each other. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though with few votes behind these ratings they are only a rough guide. It is unisex and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Tahitian vanilla and Himalayan cedar form the core, with oakmoss and musk staying in the background. The sweet, creamy side leads, warmed by powdery, spicy and resinous touches, while a smoky note rounds out the woody frame. Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio and Kerosene Promises, Promises have a close profile.

Fire

7.2

The Maker · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

The Maker Fire is a unisex scent built around juniper berry, tobacco and Tahitian vanilla, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. It opens with juniper berry, rum absolute and frankincense, a resinous start with a boozy edge. In the heart, tobacco, saffron and cistus absolute add a spicy, smoky warmth. The base of tonka bean absolute, Australian sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla settles into a creamy, woody sweetness. The overall impression is warm and dense, leaning sweet, with a synthetic feel in the background.