The Perfume Library

Uden

8.6

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Xerjoff Uden is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, opening with fresh citrus and settling into a sweet, creamy, woody character. Grapefruit and lemon give it a bright start; rose, sandalwood and gaiac wood then ground the heart in wood, while rum absolute adds a spicy warmth. In the base, musk, vanilla absolute and coffee absolute turn the sweetness soft and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that come up most, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Xerjoff P.33 and Memo Paris Winter Palace have a close profile.

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kayali · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and Madagascar vanilla orchid open it; the heart holds vanilla absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and vanilla. In the base, brown sugar, amberwood and patchouli deepen the sweetness while musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is a distant choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear.

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Burberry · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent led by cocoa and vanilla, with ginger and lavender alongside; it is made for women and leans towards fall and winter. Cocoa and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, and vanilla absolute makes that texture softer and denser. Ginger adds a spicy warmth, while lavender brings a light, floral-aromatic freshness. The gourmand side dominates and the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evening, daily and leisure wear get almost equal shares. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Câline Noblesse Royale and Armaf Lionheart Woman have a close profile.

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads. Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Crème de Cuir (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange against suede and vanilla, giving fresh fruit a creamy leather finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Opinion on whether it reads feminine or masculine is split, with a slight edge to feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange: citrusy, lightly sweet and bright. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, sandalwood a woody warmth and suede a soft, leathery touch. The base of musk, vanilla absolute and birch keeps it creamy, sweet and leathery.

Phantom

5.8

Rabanne · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rabanne Phantom is a fresh, sweet, citrusy masculine scent built around Italian lemon zest, vanilla absolute and Provençal lavender absolute. Italian lemon zest and fruity notes give it a bright, lively start, and rhubarb adds a slightly tart fruit edge. Provençal lavender absolute and clary sage bring a spicy, herbal side, while vanilla absolute pulls the scent towards a creamy sweetness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli stay in the background, adding a light woody base under the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. It reads modern and masculine. Rabanne Phantom Legion and French Avenue Feu have a close profile.

Vanilla Vibes

7.0

Juliette Has A Gun · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Juliette Has A Gun Vanilla Vibes is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, fresh opening with a creamy, sweet vanilla, leaving it both gourmand and floral. The top note is fleur de sel, which brings the fresh, aquatic side. In the heart, orchid absolute and vanilla absolute build a floral, creamy sweetness. In the base, sandalwood absolute, brown musk, benzoin absolute and tonka bean absolute soften that sweetness and let the gourmand side come forward. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Lush Super Milk and Sãlum Salty Tiarè have a close profile.

Whispers in the Library

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.

Chypre Palatin

8.3

Parfums MDCI · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin is a floral, green chypre with a leathery, resinous and slightly animalic warmth, aimed at men. It opens green and aromatic with mandarin orange, thyme, lavender and galbanum. The heart builds a powdery floral body from gardenia, jasmine, rose and iris, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, leather, Tolu balm, benzoin, vanilla absolute and oakmoss settle it onto a resinous, leathery, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Elsa Schiaparelli Shocking You and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Alien Essence Absolue

8.3

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Plum Japonais

8.3

Tom Ford · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Plum Japonais is a sweet, warm unisex scent built around plum liqueur and spice, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Plum liqueur and ume carry the fruity sweetness, while saffron and Laotian cinnamon add a spicy warmth. Vanilla, amber and Siam benzoin push it towards a gourmand, resinous character, with oud and fir balsam absolute giving it a woody, slightly smoky base and Japanese camellia adding a soft floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Lattafa Oud Mood and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Or du Sérail

7.9

Naomi Goodsir · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets sweet fruit notes against tobacco, labdanum and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with davana, rum, mango and orange, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, coconut and beeswax absolute soften that sweetness. As it settles, tobacco absolute, labdanum, vanilla and oak wood come forward, leaving a woody, smoky, spiced warmth.

Sublime / Aura Sublime

8.3

Aura Perfume · 2015

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Aura Perfume Sublime / Aura Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and ambergris. Lemon and bergamot open it brightly; in the heart, hedione and orris butter turn that into a powdery softness. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla absolute, tonka bean, musk and ambergris, and it settles into a gourmand, spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, and can also be worn to the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Naxos and Sulmona Essenza Cubano have a close profile.

Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

7.7

Trussardi · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter days, pairing gourmand sweetness with a floral heart. It opens with coffee, cinnamon and hazelnut, spicy and roasted-sweet together. At the heart, tuberose absolute, coconut and jasmine sambac add a creamy, floral softness. The base of white musk, vanilla absolute and cedarwood dries down into a powdery, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it also draws masculine votes and sits comfortably as a unisex scent.

Ambre Loup

8.1

Rania J. · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rania J. Ambre Loup is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cold-weather evenings and nights out. Ambre Loup is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine close behind, so it works on either side. Spices, clove, vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, warm core. Peru balsam and labdanum absolute add a resinous softness, while oud, cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver give a woody, earthy and smoky backdrop, with an animal edge running through it. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Rania J. Oud Assam have a close profile.

Lord of Misrule (Perfume)

7.9

Lush · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lush Lord of Misrule is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Vanilla absolute, patchouli and black pepper are read together throughout. The vanilla lays down a creamy, sweet base, the patchouli adds an earthy, woody weight, and the black pepper brings a spicy edge. Oriental and resinous undertones and a faint smokiness keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Demeter Fragrance Library Patchouli and Der dufte Engel Patchouly have a close profile.

The Wedding Silk Santal | 36

8.0

Kayali · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, suited to spring and autumn days and to evenings out. It opens with white freesia, blackcurrant and champagne, light and bright. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and orange blossom are softened by the sweetness of nectarine and praliné. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, and name nights out and evenings most often, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Orientica Ishraq have a close profile.

Liaisons Dangereuses Typical Me (Perfume)

7.0

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Babylon

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's Babylon is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Babylon opens with coriander, saffron and nutmeg, so the spices come first. Cypriol adds a smoky note in the heart, while Atlas cedar and Ceylonese sandalwood build a woody base and vanilla absolute sweetens the whole. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Versace Santal Boisé and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Sunny Side Up

7.0

Juliette Has A Gun · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Sunny Side Up is a sweet, floral scent softened by creamy, powdery and woody tones, made for women and easy to wear day to day. Vanilla absolute, amyris and jasmine lactone open sweet and creamy. In the heart, orris butter, sandalwood and jasmine sambac absolute set the floral side on a powdery, woody footing. The base of ambrette and salicylate settles in, while the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Iris Torréfié and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aziyadé

7.6

Parfum d'Empire · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfum d'Empire Aziyadé is a spicy, sweet oriental with a gourmand lean, built around date, cinnamon and vanilla, and worn by men and women alike. It opens with Ceylonese cinnamon, candied date, Egyptian cumin and Egyptian cardamom, while pomegranate, plum and orange add a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Indian patchouli, frankincense and vanilla absolute give it a resinous, smoky footing, and Tonkin musk with Moroccan cistus absolute softens the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Weil Suki Essence and Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge have a close profile.