The Perfume Library

Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose

7.7

Hunayn · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose is a unisex floral, sweet and woody fragrance built around rose, with green and animal touches adding a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the lasting power high. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent reads as rose throughout: Taif rose, damask rose and Rosa centifolia lead. Honey and vanilla absolute add sweetness, while Hainan oud and white ambergris bring the woody, oriental side. Blue lotus, fig and mushrooms add a green, faintly earthy edge.

Boss Bitch (V.2)

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Boss Bitch is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity, oriental character on a floral and woody base. It opens with coconut, peach, oud and neroli absolute; cherry, jasmine sambac, rose absolute and chocolate take over in the heart. The base is led by vanilla absolute, sandalwood, ambergris, patchouli and musk, while Thai oud adds a resinous, powdery and creamy depth to the sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. It suits anyone who likes rich, sweet fragrances without regard to gender. Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx and Roja Parfums Enigma Aoud have a close profile.

Ephemera (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Sorce · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Ephemera Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against an earthy, spicy backdrop. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. The number of voters is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. It carries no strong gender lean and can read well on anyone. Brown sugar, vanilla absolute, milk and pumpkin lead, giving a creamy, sweet gourmand impression. Soil, paper and acorn pull that sweetness toward a dry, earthy side, while musk and cashmere add a soft, smooth finish. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Milk Tea Whirl and Kayali Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum).

Hello Kitty and Friends

7.5

Lush · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Hello Kitty and Friends is a unisex scent in which vanilla absolute and patchouli sit on a sweet, creamy base, lifted by Brazilian orange. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. It has a soft, easygoing character that suits everyday wear on men and women alike. The notes read as one whole: vanilla absolute and Siam benzoin carry the sweetness and creaminess, patchouli grounds it with a faint earthiness, and Brazilian orange adds a fresh, citrusy brightness. Floral and fruity touches meet a clean, synthetic edge over the gourmand base. Mugler Angel Eau Croisière 2020 and Yves Rocher Mon Evidence have a close profile.

Fleur de Tabac

7.8

Attar al Has

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Attar al Has Fleur de Tabac is a unisex fragrance that sets tobacco in a sweet, spicy and faintly smoky frame. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, so it stays on skin for a long time and makes itself noticed around you. There are no season or occasion votes, but the dense, oriental build sits between masculine and feminine. The top is led by cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg and green apple, with spice and fruit balancing each other. Toward the heart, tobacco and tobacco flower soften into floral notes. In the base, amber, tonka bean and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while frankincense leaves a smoky trace. Mancera Red Tobacco and Armaf Hunter Killer have a close profile.

Omen

7.4

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

The Dua Brand Omen is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy body against fresh citrus; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings come from a small number of voters. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and business, with evening and night out a little further behind. It opens with grapefruit and Amalfi lemon for a bright start. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, rum, gaiac wood and Damask rose add a woody, spiced warmth. The base of vanilla absolute, musk, ambergris and roasted arabica coffee settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness.

Encens Divin

8.1

Givenchy · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Givenchy Encens Divin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, cedar and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits both men and women. It opens spicy with black pepper, ginger and pink pepper. The heart brings Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, frankincense, Persian rose absolute and nagarmotha, giving a smoky, woody backbone. In the base, tolu balm, benzoin, vanilla absolute and amber sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Guerlain Bois d'Arménie and Kenzo Amour Le Parfum have a close profile.

Marrakesh (Elixir)

7.4

Bortnikoff · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bortnikoff Marrakesh (Elixir) is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, nutmeg and black pepper. Up top, the orange blossom brings a floral freshness while nutmeg and black pepper push the spice forward. The heart holds elemi resin, nectarine, hedione and jasmine, which give it a fruity, floral softness. In the base, benzoin, Borneo oud and vanilla absolute settle it into a resinous, creamy, lightly smoky sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these views are tentative. It is unisex, and its oriental, woody character points towards cooler weather. Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily and Histoires de Parfums 1472 have a close profile.

Black Sheep

7.2

CinisLabs

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

CinisLabs Black Sheep is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand base against smoky, leathery, animalic edges. Vanilla absolute carries the sweetness, while styrax and cedarwood pull it toward a resinous, woody line. Birch adds a smoky edge, and castoreum gives the whole a heavy, animalic, leathery weight. The spicy accord keeps the sweetness from turning too soft. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Of those who voted on its character, more call it masculine than feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex fragrance. Modern and classic both get a few votes too. Meleg Perfumes No 25: Birch Tar and Russian Leather and Le Labo Patchouli 24 have a close profile.

Sensual Vanilla

7.0

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Sensual Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla. Bitter almond comes first, while floral notes and vanilla form a soft, sweet heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean deepen that sweetness. Spicy and animal accords stay in the background, with a faintly synthetic sheen running through the blend. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of voters is small. Its dense, full character reads as feminine.

Filosofia

8.4

Day Three Fragrances · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Day Three Fragrances Filosofia is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper and cardamom, deepens into oud, cypriol and tobacco, and settles into sweet chocolate, vanilla absolute and hazelnut. Black pepper and cardamom give the opening a spicy edge, while the heart of oud, cypriol and tobacco builds a smoky, resinous backdrop. In the base, chocolate, vanilla absolute and hazelnut take over and push the scent towards the gourmand side. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and voters score it highly. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on anyone. Kilian Midnight Espresso and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanhera have a close profile.

Vaninger

7.5

Avant-Garden Lab · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Avant-Garden Lab Vaninger is a unisex fragrance built on heliotrope, benzoin and vanilla absolute, a sweet, powdery core freshened by lemon and ginger. Vaninger has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is easy to notice without filling the room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a settled verdict. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: kumquat and lemon give a bright, fresh citrus lift against the spicy warmth of ginger and turmeric. Heliotrope, vanilla and tolu balm carry it into a creamy, resinous sweetness, while white musk and ambroxan keep it soft. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie and Tiziana Terenzi Draco have a close profile.

Mississippi River

8.5

Steve Martin · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Steve Martin Mississippi River is a fresh, woody unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet a sweet, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards spring, autumn and winter, and pick summer less often. It suits leisure time, nights out and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Sospiro Vibrato and Banderas Her Golden Secret have a close profile. The top opens fresh with bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and mint, while cinnamon, almond and chocolate pull it towards spicy sweetness. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody backbone. The base of vanilla absolute, tonka bean and musk softens and sweetens the dry-down.

AmbeRum

8.2

Bruno Perrucci · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bruno Perrucci AmbeRum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex fragrance, creamy and resinous, warm and dense on the skin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure, evenings and nights out, with daily wear far less often suggested. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, and it suits cooler evenings best. Cinnamon, clove and rum come first, while caraway and frankincense deepen the spiced opening. In the heart, butter, tobacco and vanilla absolute make it creamy and sweet, and myrrh adds a resinous shadow. The base of amber absolute, benzoin absolute and patchouli sets an earthy, woody floor. Unique'e Luxury Crush On Me and Moresque Fiamma have a close profile.

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.

Sand

7.3

Ellis Brooklyn · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ellis Brooklyn Sand is a fragrance for women that moves from a citrus and floral opening into a sweet, creamy and powdery vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some picking business settings; evening and night out get fewer votes. It opens with coconut milk, Italian bergamot and pink pepper. Kahili ginger, jasmine absolute and benzoin lead the heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, musk and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody, resinous sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Parfum and Maison Matine Avant l'Orage have a close profile.

Verde Erba I

6.8

Valmont · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Valmont Verde Erba I is a unisex fragrance built on mock-orange, papyrus and vanilla absolute, opening fresh and green and settling into a creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. At the start, the floral and green side of mock-orange comes forward, giving a fresh feel. In the heart, papyrus grounds that greenery with a dry, calm backdrop. In the base, vanilla absolute takes over, softening and sweetening the scent and leaving a creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Its unisex character suits women and men alike. Its profile is close to Mizensir Solar Blossom and Le Couvent Aqua Nymphae.

Lumière Noire pour Femme (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Floral · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire pour Femme Extrait de Parfum is a warm, spicy feminine scent that sets rose against cumin, pimento and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Rose, narcissus and vanilla absolute build a floral-sweet base, while cumin and pimento sharpen it with spicy warmth. Patchouli and musk add a woody, earthy depth. Green, animal and resinous tones sit among the accords, giving it a dark, oriental character.

Nectar

6.9

Santa Eulalia · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Santa Eulalia Nectar is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and easy daytime wear. In Nectar, vanilla absolute and coconut build a creamy, sweet base, while saffron adds a spicy warmth and lemon leaf a fruity lift. Lily of the valley pulls the scent towards a floral, powdery side. The overall impression is soft and gourmand, with a slightly synthetic edge. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also have a place. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Lush American Cream and Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk have a close profile.

Alias

7.4

Bruno Perrucci

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bruno Perrucci Alias is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent in which rum, saffron and labdanum lead. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the vote count is small, but most voters rate both high. The dense, warm build suggests a heavy scent that suits cooler weather. It reads as unisex, not tied to men or women. The top holds rum, saffron and Fujian cypress; in the heart, labdanum, birch, cocoa and liquorice form a sweet, resinous core. The base of tobacco, moss and vanilla absolute deepens the smoky, woody and gourmand side. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Penhaligon's Roaring Radcliff have a close profile.

Essences Insensées (2019)

6.9

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Essences Insensées (2019) is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, with evening as the second choice. Daytime, nights out and the office trail behind. Tiaré absolute and frangipani form the floral frame. Vanilla absolute brings the sweetness and creamy feel, while pink pepper leaves a light spark inside that softness. The aquatic side keeps the sweet notes from turning heavy and holds the whole thing fresh.

Tubéreuse Manifeste

7.6

Evody · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Vanille Rêve

8.0

Shalini · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Shalini Vanille Rêve is a sweet, creamy floral-gourmand unisex scent built around jasmine, tuberose and vanilla absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The sweetness and creamy texture make it sit close to the skin rather than fill a room, and it can be worn comfortably by women and men alike. Jasmine, tuberose and tiaré draw a floral frame, while vanilla absolute pulls it toward a soft, powdery sweetness. Aniseed adds a faint spicy touch in the background, and the gourmand side stays warm and creamy.

Out of Reach

7.5

Mes Bisous · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mes Bisous Out of Reach is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody unisex fragrance led by citrus and aquatic notes. Ginger, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright opening, while pear ice cream and pink pepper add a fruity bite with a little sharpness. Toward the heart, freesia, aquatic notes and sea salt keep the coolness going. At the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood and amber form a woody footing, and vanilla absolute softens the whole thing with a gentle sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small, so these impressions are not yet settled. Its fresh build suits warmer weather, and as a unisex scent it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.