The Perfume Library

Vaniglia Nera

7.4

Bottega Verde · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bottega Verde Vaniglia Nera is a creamy, gourmand vanilla for women, softened by coffee and coconut milk, with a sweet, powdery character. It opens with coconut milk, vanilla blossom and coffee bean. In the heart, peach and raspberry add a fruity sweetness, while tuberose and heliotrope strengthen the floral, powdery side. As it dries down, malt, musk, patchouli and vanilla take over, with spicy, woody and oriental touches staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Rihanna Reb'l Fleur and Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell have a close profile.

Tobacco Leather

6.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Tobacco Leather is a unisex scent that pairs a leathery, smoky and resinous character with a sweet, spicy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. No clear season or occasion stands out, but the heavy, sweet, woody build suits cooler weather best. It reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. Star anise, tobacco absolute, black pepper and rosemary lead, with sage and myrrh alongside. In the heart, caramel, honeycomb and suede give a soft sweetness, while Bulgarian rose and raspberry add a faint floral-fruity touch. The base settles into leather, oud, Siam benzoin and vanilla blossom. Meleg Perfumes The Baroness and Amouage Meander have a close profile.

Musk Oil Tropical Musk

5.3

Jōvan · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jōvan Musk Oil Tropical Musk is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side, positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. In the heart, peony, magnolia and aldehydes pull it towards a clean floral line. As it settles, vanilla blossom, musk and sandalwood soften the sweetness; the accords also point to a fruity, woody and somewhat synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so read that loosely. Its light, fresh build suits everyday wear and it reads as a feminine scent. Its profile is close to The Body Shop White Musk Sun Glow and Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom.

Blanc de Zhang

7.1

Simimi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Simimi Blanc de Zhang is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daytime and evening wear, with office and night-out use less common. It opens with coconut and plum alongside greater stitchwort, fruity and sweet from the start. The heart is a floral bouquet of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, magnolia and lily of the valley. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, vanilla blossom and almond turn it gourmand, creamy and powdery. Simimi Espoir de Zhang and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

No.14 Icila (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Maison Louis Marie · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Louis Marie No.14 Icila Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and sweet body. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There isn't enough voting to point to a season or occasion, so it is best thought of as an easygoing everyday scent that doesn't lean to either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange leaf, jasmine and red grapefruit, which gives a bright, fresh first impression. In the heart, plum, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose push it toward fruity and floral. At the base, vanilla blossom, cherry blossom and patchouli carry the sweetness over a slightly earthy ground.

Signature Oligarch

7.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Signature Oligarch is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of yuzu, pink pepper and bergamot against a warm base of oud, leather and amber. Its longevity is rated good, and most voters say it stays on for a long time. Sillage is also good, though not described as especially strong. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. The opening is citrusy and spicy, with yuzu, bergamot, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, frangipani, neroli and coconut add a soft floral note, with oud and patchouli underneath. The base dries down to oud, leather, Siam benzoin and amber, earthy and resinous. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

S'il Vous Play

7.7

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Dell'Oro S'il Vous Play is a perfume classed as masculine, with a floral and sweet character balanced by spice and wood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The top opens with nutmeg, Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink grapefruit, spice set against a fresh citrus. In the heart, amber, vanilla blossom and lemon blossom add a soft, sweet floral touch. Sandalwood, Betahydrane™ and Bourbon vetiver form a woody, powdery base.

Eterna

8.6

Vicky Martín Berrocal · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vicky Martín Berrocal Eterna is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around tobacco leaf, jasmine and cocoa. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find them strong, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance; there are no season or occasion votes to say more about when it suits. It opens with tobacco leaf and spicy notes, while jasmine and vanilla blossom soften the heart. Cocoa and tonka bean set a sweet, creamy, powdery base, with resinous and smoky accents behind it. The Dua Brand Sweet Tabacum and Guerlain Tonka Impériale have a close profile.

1902 - Cèdre Blanc

6.8

Berdoues

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues 1902 - Cèdre Blanc is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, bergamot and fig and settles into cedar. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Few people have rated it, so those figures are not definitive. It reads as light and doesn't lean towards either gender. The opening brings bergamot's freshness softened by ylang-ylang and fig. In the heart, peach and jasmine add a fruity, floral sweetness. The base of cedar, amber and vanilla blossom sets it on a woody, sweet, powdery footing, with a green note lingering faintly throughout. Its profile is close to Betty Barclay Woman and Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime.

Nature is Blooming

7.2

Unic · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Unic Nature is Blooming is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so those ratings are tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, and the scent is aimed at women. Rose, violet and vanilla blossom form a floral whole. The fresh accord keeps it light, while fruity and sweet tones soften it; the powdery, creamy side comes through most in the violet and vanilla blossom. Its profile is close to Plantes & Parfums Nuit d'Iris and Prada Tainted Love.

Carla Fracci (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Carla Fracci · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Carla Fracci Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on tuberose, ylang-ylang and passion fruit; it has been discontinued. The opening sets a heavy floral tone with tuberose and ylang-ylang, while passion fruit adds a fruity lift. The heart keeps the bouquet going with lily, jasmine and freesia, with a green edge alongside. In the base, vanilla, vanilla blossom, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into something sweet, creamy and lightly woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. It reads as a feminine perfume, and its profile is close to The Fragrance Amethyst Soul and House of Puente Vespertine.

Kuma

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Kuma is a unisex fragrance where lemon, bergamot and peach sit on a sweet, spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from only a few votes. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year; it reads as unisex, not leaning to either gender. It opens with lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant and passion fruit, giving a fresh fruity lift. Peach, cinnamon and magnolia lead the heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber settle it into a sweet, warm, resinous finish.

Elixir Pour Femme / Pour Femme

6.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Elixir Pour Femme / Pour Femme is a floral, oriental-leaning women's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody tones around its flowers. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, black pepper, jasmine sambac and French neroli. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose, mimosa and violet absolute carry the floral line. The base of Indonesian sandalwood, amberwood, vanilla blossom and white musk sweetens and softens it. Kilian Rose Oud and Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses have a close profile.

Lip-Lock

6.3

The Perfume Connection · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Perfume Connection Lip-Lock is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that opens with Italian bergamot, rose and blackcurrant and softens into amber and white peach. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, rose and exotic fruits lead the top, while amber, osmanthus and white peach carry the fruity sweetness through the heart. The base of suede, tonka bean and vanilla blossom settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. Givenchy L'Interdit Parfum and The House of Oud Bonbon Pop have a close profile.

Vanille Absolue

8.2

Gourmet · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Gourmet Vanille Absolue is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that rests vanilla and amber on sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though with few votes so far that picture is still tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it isn't tied to a particular time of year, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with lemon, orange and apple, a bright, fruity start that vanilla blossom sweetens almost at once. In the heart, gourmand notes, cashmere and ambrette make it powdery and soft. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leaves it warm and creamy. Citrus and floral accords sit alongside the sweeter ones.

Cosmo

6.8

The Perfume Connection · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Perfume Connection Cosmo is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh floral opening of bergamot and rose through violet and aquatic notes to a soft, creamy base of vanilla blossom and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with a light, easy feel. Ginger flower, bergamot and rose open fresh and floral. In the heart, violet comes forward, aquatic notes add airiness and pink pepper a little spark. The base of Indian sandalwood, vanilla blossom and ambroxan settles into a sweet, creamy finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole and Diptyque Essences Insensées (2019) have a close profile.

Mystic Datura

6.6

Emmanuel Levain · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Emmanuel Levain Mystic Datura is a sweet, powdery floral for anyone, built on white flowers with a soft gourmand edge. It opens with orange blossom, peach and jasmine, a floral and fruity sweetness. The heart brings datura, white blossoms, vanilla blossom and heliotrope, with ambergris softening them. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, white musk and sandalwood add a woody, slightly spicy depth. Floral and sweet accords lead, with a synthetic sheen alongside. Alexander McQueen MyQueen and Monotheme Jasmin Noir / Black Jasmine have a close profile.

b.clean Soft Fragrance

7.3

Benetton · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benetton b.clean Soft Fragrance is a unisex scent that softens a fresh opening of peach, mandarin orange and bergamot with jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. Its sillage is rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. The votes behind this are few, but the overall rating is good. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both women and men. The top notes of peach, mandarin orange and bergamot give a citrusy, fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, iris, ginger and peony bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, vanilla blossom, musk and cedar rests the scent on a woody, powdery and slightly sweet ground.

Douceur Vanillée

7.2

Acorelle · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Acorelle Douceur Vanillée is a citrus-opening, floral and powdery vanilla scent, described as unisex. It opens with hard candy, mandarin orange and bergamot for a sweet brightness, while blackcurrant deepens the fruity side. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris and vanilla blossom bring a floral, creamy softness. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, benzoin and Peru balsam, and patchouli and amyris settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. The votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. Roja Parfums Love and Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Gold have a close profile.

Apple Rouge

8.3

Fragrance World · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance World Apple Rouge is a fresh, fruity scent with a gourmand sweetness, made for women. It opens bright and juicy with lychee, blackcurrant, grapefruit and red apple, the grapefruit keeping the sweetness lively. The heart turns softly floral with May rose and jasmine, while wild berries and raspberry blossom carry the fruit through. It settles into a sweet, warm base of amber, vanilla blossom, musk and sugar, with moss adding a faint earthy edge.

Aabir Parfum Nektar (Extrait)

7.9

soOud · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

soOud Aabir Parfum Nektar is a floral, fruity Extrait de Parfum for women, sweetened and spiced, with a smoky leather edge. It opens with saffron, peach and cyclamen: a spicy warmth under soft fruit and flower. In the heart, Taif rose leads, with maté and vanilla blossom rounding it into something sweeter. The base of patchouli, leather and amberwood sets a woody, smoky floor, and the scent moves from sweetness toward a leathery depth. A synthetic touch among the accords gives it a bright, modern texture. soOud Aabir Eau Fine and Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions have a close profile.

Musk Tahara Al Faransi

8.6

Maison Anthony Marmin

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Anthony Marmin Musk Tahara Al Faransi is a unisex musk scent that softens a fresh, floral character with sweet, powdery and creamy touches; it has been discontinued. The top notes are vervain, white lotus and hazelnut, with citrus and green accords giving it a fresh start. In the heart, honey, lemon, vanilla blossom and Taif rose bring a floral sweetness, with fruity and earthy shades mixed in. The base of musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, powdery and creamy warmth. Maison Anthony Marmin Royal White Musk and Burberry Body Tender have a close profile.

Secret Source

6.7

The Woods Collection · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Woods Collection Secret Source is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy, gourmand warmth. Orchid, tropical blossoms and vanilla blossom build the floral heart of the scent, while vetiver lays a dry, earthy ground beneath the sweetness. The fresh and floral accords meet fruity and sweet sides, and spicy, oriental touches add a creamy warmth. The result is a soft, lightly gourmand floral. Its profile is close to La Prairie Midnight Rain (Sheer Mist) and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum.

Frosted Sugar

7.4

Ivy & Lane · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ivy & Lane Frosted Sugar is a sweet, creamy gourmand for women, built around icing-like sugar and soft vanilla with a slightly synthetic edge. It opens with vanilla blossom, almond and sugar icing, sweet from the first spray. The heart brings vanilla, caramel and magnolia: caramel and vanilla make it creamy and soft, while magnolia adds a light floral touch. In the base, marshmallow, amber and musk settle it into a warmer, smoother sugariness. The gourmand and synthetic accords carry it from start to finish. Phlur Caramel Skin and Les Petits Plaisirs Vanille Gourmande have a close profile.