The Perfume Library

Cap Camarat

8.2

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Cap Camarat is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of pink pepper and apple with a creamy floral heart of vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang. Pink pepper's spice and the fruity freshness of apple come first. In the heart, vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang take over, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, labdanum and amyris lays down a warm, soft footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. Ormaie Yvonne and Moresque Sole have a close profile.

So Elixir Bois Sensuel

7.5

Yves Rocher · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel is a sweet, woody women's fragrance built on vanilla absolute, patchouli and orris absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Vanilla leads with gourmand and sweet accords, patchouli adds a woody, spicy depth, and orris brings a floral, powdery softness. It has an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever have a close profile.

Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir

8.5

Adi ale Van · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy vanilla character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure wear also possible. It is unisex, read as masculine and feminine in turn, with a modern feel. Lemon, orange and apple open on a bright fruity note. Vanilla and hazelnut then sweeten the heart, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute and rum settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. S.A.C.K.Y Miraj and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin have a close profile.

Dangerous Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Bruno Banani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bruno Banani Dangerous Woman Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery and creamy fragrance with a fruity floral character and a gourmand side. It has been discontinued. It begins with blackcurrant, then moves into exotic blossoms and coconut milk at the heart. In the base, heliotrope, vanilla absolute and gourmand notes sweeten it and give it a soft, powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. It scores well for value for money.

London Fog

7.4

Brandt · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Brandt London Fog is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the creamy sweetness of milk, honey and vanilla. The top is Earl Grey tea, bergamot and smoky notes; in the heart, lavender, honey and milk give it a soft, gourmand body. The base of white musk, ambergris, vanilla absolute and sandalwood dries down woody and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair share also calling it masculine.

Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea is a sweet, powdery floral built from azalea, chestnut and vanilla absolute, made for women and now discontinued. The scent is fresh and floral, with azalea's lightness softened by the gourmand sweetness of chestnut and vanilla absolute. A creamy, powdery texture comes forward, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Le Couvent Tinharé have a close profile.

Loukhoum Parfum du Soir

8.1

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Parfum du Soir is a warm, sweet, gourmand evening scent with floral, woody and faintly smoky edges, and most voters read it as feminine. Vanilla absolute, benzoin and white honey carry the scent. Tonka bean and bitter almond soften that sweetness into something powdery, while sandalwood and musk give it a warm woody base. Rose absolute adds a floral edge inside the dense sweetness, and the spicy, oriental side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, followed by classic. M. Micallef Vanille Orient and Niche 4 All Vanilla Absolu have a close profile.

Dianthus

7.4

Etro · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Dianthus is a fresh, floral and lightly spicy women's fragrance built around geranium, rose absolute and carnation; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens green and fresh with Bourbon geranium, rose absolute and Florida orange. Pink pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, while carnation carries the floral line. In the base, vanilla absolute, musk and Atlas cedar sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish. Serge Lutens Sa majesté la rose and L'Artisan Parfumeur Œillet Sauvage have a close profile.

Story of your Life

6.4

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Story of your Life is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, and suits anyone who likes the warmth of something fresh from the oven. It opens with cistus, davana and Siam benzoin, which give a resinous, spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, laurel and brioche pull the sweetness towards a creamy side. Vanilla absolute, vanilla, rum and amberwood close it with a soft, woody sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate; most pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. Leisure and evening wear get the most votes, while feminine, masculine and modern readings are close together. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Aholic Forbidden Fuel have a similar profile.

Capeline

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Capeline is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and fits leisure and everyday wear best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, and some also wear it in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh start with a light touch of spice. In the heart, lily, ylang-ylang and neroli add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, vanilla absolute and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish. L'Erbolario Iris and Harry Lehmann Hyazinthe have a close profile.

Chelsea Morning (Perfume)

7.6

Lush · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Lush Chelsea Morning is a unisex gourmand perfume that pairs citrus brightness with a creamy, caramel-sweet warmth. The scent reads sweet and rounded as a whole: vanilla absolute, caramel and butterscotch make a soft, sugary base, and tonka bean absolute adds a creamy warmth. Lemon myrtle lifts the sweetness with a light citrus edge, while fenugreek absolute brings a spicy touch. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Lush Super Milk (Perfume) and Maïssa Destin des Anges have a close profile.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle

7.6

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle is a sweet, creamy vanilla softened by a floral touch, suited to autumn and winter days and to evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Most voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, gourmand base; ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, while pepper brings a spicy edge. Powdery, woody and faintly smoky tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Mirabile

7.6

V Canto · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

V Canto Mirabile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, resinous side that leans oriental. It opens with opoponax, vanilla and malt, and the heart turns creamy with milk, rum and rose absolute, while Bourbon geranium and lavender add a slightly green edge. The base of patchouli, clove, musk and tonka bean dries down warm and powdery, with a soft vanilla trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Phil Julian Fovere and Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara have a close profile.

Goddess Amber Vanilla

6.5

Burberry · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around warm vanilla, made for women and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with maple syrup and lavender, the lavender softening the sweetness. In the heart, toasted vanilla, vanilla absolute and vanilla take over and give it a creamy, gourmand body. Amber in the base adds an oriental warmth, while floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It reads as feminine and modern. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Insolitum Odores Tonka Nube share a close profile.

Privé (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Privé Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a powdery, creamy floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, neroli and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Jasmine absolute, magnolia absolute and gardenia absolute carry a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and musk settle it into a creamy, woody warmth.

Qom Chilom

7.5

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Qom Chilom is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening against a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is raspberry, sour cherry and cherry, sweet and plainly fruity. In the heart, almond, heliotrope and iris soften it into something powdery, with blue atlas cedar adding a woody line. The base is led by vanilla absolute, patchouli, musk and oud, while the synthetic and animal accords give it an unusual edge. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Lancôme Trésor and Joop! Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Scandal Intense

6.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Intense is built on cardamom, ylang-ylang and vanilla absolute: a floral, sweet and creamy scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure wear. It reads as feminine, with a modern feel. Cardamom opens with a spicy edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang adds a creamy, floral softness, and vanilla absolute sweetens the base. A fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen sit among the accords. Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve d'Ylang and Ishtara Passion of Love have a close profile.

Indigo Smoke

7.6

Arquiste · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Arquiste Indigo Smoke is a smoky, green and woody unisex scent built around Lapsang Souchong tea, pine tar and incense, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver alongside the smoky tea. In the heart, apricot and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while cassia and gaiac wood add spice and wood. The base of pine tar, incense and cedar leaf dries down smoky and resinous. Mancera Red Tobacco and Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer have a close profile.

Siwa (2007)

7.5

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Memo Paris Siwa is a feminine scent that pairs cinnamon leaf, whisky and vanilla absolute, opening fresh and drying down into a gourmand sweetness. It starts with cinnamon leaf and aldehydes, which carry both freshness and spice. In the heart, whisky and French narcissus absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, vanilla absolute and popcorn leaves a creamy, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly from daily and business wear to evenings. A feminine character dominates. Siwa has been discontinued. Prada Infusion d'Amande and Yves Saint Laurent Capeline have a close profile.

Smokin' Gun

7.7

Borntostandout · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Borntostandout Smokin' Gun is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, its leathery, resinous side pointing to evenings and colder weather. It opens with juniper, rum, bitter orange and Campari, a sharp, slightly bitter start. In the heart, whisky, cinnamon and leather dominate, while pine, frankincense and oak build a resinous, woody floor. The base of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Balkans tobacco and vanilla absolute sweetens and softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out; it stays in the background in summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Vanilla Tanà

7.3

Gritti · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gritti Vanilla Tanà is a powdery, creamy vanilla scent: sweet and gourmand, and best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters lean feminine, with modern in second place, though the perfume is presented as unisex. The scent reads as one piece: vanilla, bourbon vanilla absolute and vanilla orchid carry the sweetness, while tonka bean and amber keep it warm and soft. White musk and white orchid give it a powdery frame, and sandalwood supports the creamy texture underneath. La Rive Vanilla Touch and Khadlaj Cream Velvet have a close profile.

Panettone

7.3

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze Panettone is a unisex perfume that opens on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, then settles into a sweet, gourmand base of vanilla and rum. The top notes lean on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, with davana and carrot seed adding a spicy edge to the citrus. Towards the heart, rum and everlasting flower absolute sweeten the scent, and vanilla absolute dries down creamy and soft. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Festive Sweet Bread and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sweet Xplosion.

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess Dorothea is a sweet, spicy women's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also gets votes for work and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon and red ginger, citrus meeting spice. The heart holds beeswax, maté absolute and clary sage absolute. In the base, cashmeran, vanilla absolute and sherry sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, resinous gourmand. Trudon 45° and Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library have a close profile.

II-IV Kintsugi

7.6

Masque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque II-IV Kintsugi is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, green, floral character against a sweet, earthy backdrop, and it leans towards spring and autumn days. It opens with bergamot, Chinese magnolia and amber. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, suede and Rosa centifolia absolute carry the green, floral tone forward. In the base, raspberry leaf absolute, vanilla absolute and patchouli sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, leathery floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Hermès Barénia have a close profile.