The Perfume Library

Deep Dark Vanilla

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that darkens sweet vanilla with green, earthy and smoky shades. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between fall, winter and summer, with spring trailing behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions, and most voters call its character modern. It opens with pink pepper, orchid and cabreuva. In the heart, vine, vanilla orchid leaf and cypress root add a green edge. Patchouli, hay and vanilla absolute settle the sweetness onto a woody, resinous, leathery base. Astrophil & Stella In Extremis and Atelier Flou Hora Fugit have a close profile.

Onde Mystère

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Onde Mystère is a sweet, resinous floral oriental built around amber, Moroccan rose and musk, made for women, leaning towards fall and winter, and now discontinued. The top holds amber, Moroccan rose and musk, the heart brings vanilla absolute and frankincense, and spicy notes sit in the base. Floral and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody and powdery tones alongside; the frankincense adds a resinous, faintly smoky edge that keeps it soft yet warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, though business and daily wear also have a place. Most find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Le Blanc Ambre have a close profile.

Upper Class

8.2

Royal Crown · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Upper Class is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing a fruity opening with a leathery, smoky and woody depth. It opens with coriander, raspberry and leathery notes, with the fruity sweetness felt first. In the heart, Burmese oud, Omani frankincense, cedarwood and iris push it towards a smoky, woody character. The base of myrrh, vanilla absolute, labdanum, ambergris and oakmoss closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, followed by evenings and nights out, and masculine is the character that gets the most votes. Guerlain Tabac Sahara and Pantheon R have a close profile.

Arabica

7.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Arabica is a unisex scent that pairs coffee with vanilla in a sweet, gourmand, lightly spicy style; it has been discontinued. French lavender opens it, and the heart holds vanilla absolute, fruits and arabica coffee. Sandalwood and musk soften the base. The overall impression is creamy and oriental, with floral and woody sides staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night outs, evenings and leisure time lead the occasions. It reads somewhat masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Initio Blessed Baraka and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Elixir Solaire

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Elixir Solaire is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, green, lightly sweet blend, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It opens with nutmeg, Murcott mandarin, wild orange and pink pepper, citrus sharpened by spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, orange blossom and osmanthus give it a floral garden feel. At the base, Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and beeswax soften everything with a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and leisure and business settings lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Spirit

7.8

Guerlain · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Habit Rouge Spirit is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around oak barrel, iris and vanilla, suited to fall and winter evenings. Vanilla appears both as an absolute and in its plain form, giving the scent a creamy, sweet body. Iris adds a powdery softness, nutmeg brings a touch of spice, and the oak barrel gives a woody, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

Noblesse Royale

7.6

Câline · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Câline Noblesse Royale is a feminine perfume with a sweet, gourmand and creamy character set against a floral backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a faint skin scent nor a room-filling one. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear in roughly equal measure, and most voters read it as feminine. The top holds cocoa, vanilla, ginger and lavender, with ginger adding a spicy edge and lavender softening the sweetness. Vanilla continues in the heart and vanilla absolute anchors the base. Powdery and creamy accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Armaf Lionheart Woman have a close profile.

Chloé Absolu de Parfum

8.1

Chloé · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chloé Absolu de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent, softened by a powdery, creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with fall and spring leading slightly. It suits everything from daily wear to evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. Grasse rose absolute and Damask rose lead the scent. Vanilla absolute sweetens it and adds a creamy warmth, while patchouli brings a spicy, oriental depth. Green and fruity touches keep the floral heart fresh. Dior J'adore L'Or and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Nubica

7.7

Le Couvent · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Le Couvent Nubica is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, leaning towards autumn and winter. Mandarin orange opens with a bright lift, and patchouli absolute in the heart adds an earthy, woody depth. The base is led by vanilla absolute and tonka bean, while the spicy, oriental side keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works for daily and office use. More voters see it as feminine than masculine, but a good number read it the other way. For a close vanilla profile, Niche 4 All Vanilla Absolu and Amouage Vanilla Barka are worth a look.

Tabac Royal

7.9

Royal Crown

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Royal Crown Tabac Royal is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits evenings out, with a sweet, spicy, smoky tobacco character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is almost never chosen. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily and business wear also get votes. Slightly more voters call it masculine than feminine, but the gap is small. It opens with clove, cinnamon and pink pepper for spice, lemon brightens it slightly, and tobacco is present from the start. Towards the heart, heliotrope, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten it and add a powdery softness. In the base, tobacco absolute, patchouli, Mysore sandalwood, myrrh and frankincense settle into a woody, resinous depth.

In Dreams and Fairy Tales (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Sorce · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce In Dreams and Fairy Tales Extrait de Parfum is a unisex gourmand built on chamomile, vanilla absolute, sugar and meringue, sweet and creamy in feel. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole: the floral softness of chamomile is wrapped in the sugary cream of vanilla absolute, sugar and meringue. Floral and fruity accords lighten the sweetness a little, but the gourmand, creamy side clearly leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair share calling it modern. Maison Wolf Parfumeur Meringa Meravigliosa and Private Mood Berrylicious have a close profile.

OneMore

8.0

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2018

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Dell'Oro OneMore is a unisex perfume that opens with citrus freshness and settles into a sweet, gourmand warmth, best suited to fall and winter days. It starts with lime, cardamom and honey pomelo, a bright and lightly spicy opening. Caramel, coffee and chocolate fudge lead the heart, with heliotrope adding a powdery softness. Vanilla absolute, musky notes and cedarwood close it in a creamy, warm base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for leisure, evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Franck Boclet Vanille and Casamorati Lira (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Caravansérail Intense

7.3

Nicolaï · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense is a unisex fragrance in which raspberry, plum and coffee absolute open onto a sweet, spicy oriental body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine, so it works on either side. It opens with raspberry and plum giving a fruity sweetness, deepened by coffee absolute. In the heart, cardamom, clove and cinnamon bring the spice, while patchouli and sandalwood set a woody base. Vanilla, tonka bean and amber soften the dry-down, and immortelle absolute adds an earthy, smoky edge.

My NY

6.3

DKNY · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY My NY is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women that links a lively opening of raspberry and pink pepper to a floral heart of Egyptian jasmine and freesia. The opening of raspberry, pink pepper and galbanum is fruity, spicy and slightly green. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, freesia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, ambergris and musk draws it towards a woody, gourmand sweetness, while the fresh accord stays dominant throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme

7.0

Gucci · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme opens with bergamot, violet and mandora, then settles into a floral, sweet scent built on vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn, then winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is fruity and floral, with bergamot, violet and mandora. Osmanthus, rose and wisteria carry the floral heart. The base of vanilla absolute, patchouli and tonka bean turns it sweet, powdery and creamy. Kilian Woman in Gold and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir have a close profile.

X Xandal

7.4

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

French Avenue X Xandal is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around vanilla, with rum, caramel and tonka bean alongside it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Bourbon vanilla and vanilla lead from the start; in the heart, jasmine and rum soften the sweetness. The base holds patchouli absolute, oud, caramel and tonka bean, so as it dries it turns creamy, slightly powdery, spicy and earthy, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx and Maison Asrar Vanilla Voyage have a close profile.

Babylonia

6.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ormonde Jayne Babylonia is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral-gourmand character. The top is blackcurrant, bergamot, pink pepper and davana, where fruity freshness is lightly cut by spice. In the heart, violet, bluebell, orris butter and orange blossom add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of praliné, Siam benzoin, vanilla absolute and white musk carries it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly read it as feminine. Mugler Innocent and Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.

Bachanal

7.9

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal is a creamy unisex scent that carries gourmand sweetness and spice over a floral, green base. It opens with bitter almond, bergamot and pistachio: the almond and pistachio give a nutty sweetness, which the bergamot lightens. In the heart, coconut, patchouli and geranium take over. Coconut adds creaminess, while patchouli and geranium bring a green, faintly earthy edge. It dries down to cocoa resinoid, vanilla absolute and woods, which settle the sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following behind. Evening, leisure and nights out come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Jardins d'Écrivains Howl and Zoologist Rabbit have a close profile.

Cuir de Marrakech

8.2

Maïssa

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maïssa Cuir de Marrakech is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top is cinnamon, almond and plum, with bergamot lifting the sweetness a little. In the heart, opoponax, patchouli and frankincense add a resinous, spiced weight. The base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the favourite occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine a clear second. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess 2017 (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Estēe Lauder · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2017 Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent aimed at women, leaning towards spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails well behind. It is seen mostly as a leisure and daily scent, with some votes for evening and office too. Most voters call its character feminine and modern. It opens bright with ginger, Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, frangipani, coconut and Indian jasmine sambac absolute build a floral, creamy texture. The base of vanilla absolute, musk, cashmere wood and amber leaves a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth, with a touch of spice running through.

Vanilla CO₂ & Oud

8.3

Phil Julian · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phil Julian Vanilla CO₂ & Oud is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that deepens into resinous, woody tones and suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and rum; in the heart, cocoa absolute, cocoa butter, benzoin and vanilla take over, giving the sweetness a creamy softness. The base settles on Cambodian oud, sandalwood, amber and labdanum, a resinous, woody floor softened by musk and tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is described as unisex. Commodity Gold and Nicolaï Saint Honoré have a close profile.

Sonnet 18

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Sonnet 18 is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs bergamot and red bitter orange with orange blossom, jasmine sambac and mimosa. It opens with citrus and mandarin orange leaf, then the heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, mimosa and Bulgarian Rosa alba. Honey absolute, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten the base, while sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood add a woody floor. Green and spicy touches keep it from turning too soft. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine.

Eau de Froehliche

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, cardamom and fruity notes, giving a fruity, spicy start. The heart of tonka bean, frankincense and orris butter adds a powdery, resinous softness. The base of tolu balm, vanilla absolute, patchouli and rosewood leaves a woody, slightly smoky, oriental warmth.