The Perfume Library

Scarlet Poppy

8.0

Jo Malone · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Ambrette sits in the top, and the heart is made of heliotrope, iris and Turkish poppy. As it dries, fig, tonka bean and barley come forward and the scent turns sweeter. The floral side is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine.

Tomo / とも (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Annayake · 2007

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Tomo / とも Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits and dries down sweet on benzoin and tonka bean. The top is a fresh mix of rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits. In the heart, blond tobacco, clary sage and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. The base of benzoin, cistus, tonka bean and black musk softens everything into a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also works at the office. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Man and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

Blossom Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Amouage · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Blossom Love Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral, feminine scent that most voters wear in spring and in relaxed, leisure settings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Spring leads, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is worn from daytime to evening and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose liqueur and cherry blossom nectar, then moves to vanilla, ylang-ylang and amaretto in the heart. A base of tonka bean, cashmeran and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with the fruity side never far away.

Tihota

8.3

Indult · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Oriental

Indult Tihota is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Tahitian vanilla, almond milk and cream come forward, with cane sugar adding to the sweetness. Amber, tonka bean and benzoin absolute build a warm, oriental base, while white musk leaves a soft, powdery trail. The whole has a gourmand warmth. iMatti Milk's Note and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gucci pour Homme is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. In the heart, pimento, cedar and patchouli build a spicy, earthy woodiness. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, with smoky and leathery touches in the background.

At the Barber's

7.5

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela At the Barber's is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent built on lavender and rosemary with geranium, recalling a barber's chair; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, black pepper and bitter orange, then moves to a heart of lavender, rosemary and geranium. Green and citrus freshness is balanced by spice, and the base of Evernyl, white musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Room 1015 · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Room 1015 Cherry Punk Eau de Parfum opens with cherry, saffron and Sichuan pepper, a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often placed for nights out and evenings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though it is unisex. The cherry's sweetness is balanced at first by saffron and pepper. Toward the heart, mimosa, violet and jasmine absolute wrap it in a soft floral layer. In the base, black leather, patchouli and tonka bean add a smoky, leathery weight. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Red d'Amour and Fragrance World Notes Classics.

Maroussia (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 1992

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot, with orange blossom alongside. At the heart, tuberose, rose and jasmine lead, while heliotrope and ylang-ylang soften the floral texture. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and civet leave a sweet, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a share also find it classic.

L (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka L Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand and spicy women's scent that moves from fresh bitter orange and bergamot to a sweet, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while also working for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters find it modern. It opens with the brightness of bitter orange and bergamot alongside a solar note. In the heart, everlasting flower, musk and cinnamon soften the florals with a touch of spice. As it settles, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood leave a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. LR Hawaii and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hypnotic Poison (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Hypnotic Poison is a sweet, gourmand floral for women, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine sambac absolute and orange blossom absolute form the floral heart, while vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into something warm and powdery. Liquorice brings a spicy, faintly smoky edge, and woody and oriental accents round it out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Most read it as feminine. Givenchy Ange ou Démon and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Black pepper, bergamot and cardamom open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tiramisu, ambrox and orange blossom pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood stays woody and soft, and the overall feel is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Limited Edition and Zara For Him (2018) have a close profile.

Gris clair... (2006)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Gris clair... is a fresh, powdery and faintly smoky unisex scent built around lavender, iris and frankincense. Lavender brings a fresh, green lift that meets the powdery floral side of iris, while frankincense adds a smoky shadow. Amber and tonka bean pull the scent towards a soft sweetness, and dry woods tie it back to a woody dryness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Gris clair... has been discontinued, and Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2019) has a close profile.

Manifesto

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that pairs the fruity brightness of bergamot and blackcurrant with the warmth of jasmine and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place in daily wear. It reads as feminine, though many voters also call it modern. It opens with green notes, bergamot and blackcurrant, giving a fresh, slightly tart fruitiness. Jasmine and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a woody, spicy, gourmand warmth.

Scandal pour Homme Absolu

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Absolu is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a woody base, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a fresh fruity start, softened by mirabelle plum. Caramel, chestnut and tonka bean pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side, while sandalwood, cedar and vetiver add woody depth. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it is chosen far less for summer or the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme and Ard Al Zaafaran Naqeeb have a close profile.

Eden

7.0

Cacharel · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Eden is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, with a fruity, sweet edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works at the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Bergamot, peach and lemon open it brightly. In the heart, pineapple, lotus, jasmine and tuberose give a floral garden feel, softened by sweet, fruity tones. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery footing.

Under My Skin

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin is a unisex scent where leather, spices and carnation lead, wrapped in sweet, resinous and powdery tones. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't settle into one gender. Leather and spices sharpen with black pepper and carnation, while tonka bean, vanilla and Peru balsam sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Bulgarian rose and orris butter add a powdery, floral side, and castoreum and musk bring an animal depth. Perfumes with a close profile include Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven and Paris Corner Atoof.

Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia

8.0

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of blood orange and bergamot against sweet tonka bean and a light touch of pink pepper. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself felt without overpowering. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrus-led. Blood orange and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while peppermint adds a green coolness. Pink pepper brings a faint spice, and tonka bean and woody notes soften the sweetness in the background.

PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar / Collectible PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar is a rose-centred, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter almond, cinnamon, bergamot and apricot, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Afghan rose and Bulgarian rose absolute meet tobacco absolute and Bourbon geranium. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody floor; overall it reads powdery, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, which fits its unisex label. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

L'Humaniste

8.1

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Muschio Bianco / White Musk

7.2

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk is a fresh, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, rose and white musk, and it is unisex. It opens with lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, then keeps its floral line in the heart with jasmine, freesia, cyclamen and clove. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk leave it creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters more often read it as feminine.

1270

7.6

Frapin · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1270 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on raisin, cocoa and coffee that settles into tonka and vanilla. The top is led by raisin, cocoa, coffee and hazelnut, with candied bitter orange peel adding a slight edge to the sweetness. Linden tree, pepper and spices move into the heart and dry the fruity sweetness. The base of white honey, vanilla and gaiac wood leaves a warm, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as suited to either.

J'Ose (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Eisenberg · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eisenberg J'Ose (2011) sets bergamot, lemon and jasmine against the sweet warmth of vanilla, amber and sandalwood, a floral, gourmand unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and business wear too. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits close to both. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mint for freshness, while jasmine adds a floral touch. The heart holds mugwort, lavender and mocha. In the base, musk, patchouli, tonka bean and moss set the vanilla sweetness on a powdery, woody ground. Eisenberg J'Ose (Extrait de Parfum) and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

B-612

7.9

Nishane · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nishane B-612 is a fresh, green unisex fougère that links the lavender, geranium and cypress of its opening to a woody heart of cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. In the character votes masculine comes first, followed by classic and modern. It opens fresh and green, with lavender and geranium kept dry by cypress. The heart builds a woody base from cedarwood, sandalwood, cashmere wood and patchouli. In the base, musk and tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while oakmoss brings an earthy edge. Tom Ford Beau de Jour and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.