The Perfume Library

Eau de Couture

7.6

Cher · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Cher Eau de Couture is a unisex scent where spice and flowers meet over a woody, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, and most voters score each of them high. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top notes are clove, neroli and bergamot: clove adds a spicy warmth, neroli and bergamot a bright lift. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose form a floral core. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla orchid softens everything with a woody, creamy warmth.

Banana Milkshake

7.4

Ellis Brooklyn · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ellis Brooklyn Banana Milkshake is a sweet, creamy, fruit-led gourmand for anyone, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it suits those who want a soft scent that stays close rather than a loud trail. The sample of ratings is small, so treat these as rough indications. It reads unisex. It opens with banana milk, papaya and muskmelon for a fruity brightness. In the heart, pineberry and apricot skin meet vanilla orchid, adding a floral softness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla ice cream and single malt scotch whisky settles into a sweet, creamy, distinctly synthetic gourmand finish. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night and Jil Sander Midnight Sun have a close profile.

Your Turn II

6.4

Billie Eilish · 2025

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Billie Eilish Your Turn II is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that pairs pimento, mirabelle plum and fig nectar with vanilla orchid. It opens with pimento and blackcurrant leaf, a sharp start, while mirabelle plum keeps the fruit sweet and juicy. In the heart, fig nectar, vanilla orchid and black tea soften it into something creamy. The base of vetiver, frankincense and Virginia cedar wood adds a woody, faintly smoky footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. With few voters so far, these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Maison Margiela Lost Eden and Headspace Santal have a close profile.

French Love

6.9

Ulric de Varens · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens French Love is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around candied apple, vanilla orchid and candy cane; it has been discontinued. It opens with candied apple, then vanilla orchid, candy cane and jasmine in the heart push that sweetness in a floral direction. The base of musk, vanilla and Brazilian rosewood settles into a creamy, powdery and slightly woody finish. Fruity and oriental touches sit alongside without breaking the sweet frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with evening and night out also getting a share. It suits women who want an easy, comfortable sweetness.

Bona Dea

7.2

Königstein · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Königstein Bona Dea is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around black rose, pear and vanilla orchid. Black rose and pear open the scent, with vanilla orchid at the heart. The base brings lychee and praliné sweetness, while frankincense, patchouli and papyrus add a smoky, dry depth. The fruity and gourmand sides soften over a powdery backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. With its sweet, gourmand character it reads as feminine. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Taste of Kiss have a close profile.

Splendid Vanille

8.1

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Splendid Vanille is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with creamy, sweet vanilla; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as fresh and gourmand: bergamot and lemon give it a sunny citrus lift, while vanilla orchid and bourbon vanilla carry a creamy sweetness. Tonka bean softens that sweetness, and musk leaves a powdery, floral base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It is made for both men and women, and suits anyone who wants vanilla that is neither heavy nor sugary. Creed Sublime Vanille and Bujairami The Vanille have a close profile.

Cuvée Skin

6.5

Borntostandout · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Borntostandout Cuvée Skin is a unisex scent built around ambrette seed, oakmoss and tonka bean, sweet, powdery and leathery in character. It opens with ambrette seed absolute and oakmoss absolute, giving an earthy, lightly spicy footing. In the heart, vanilla orchid and tonka bean (as resinoid and absolute too) sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of white leather and blond woods leaves a woody, leathery warmth. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu Gold and Kenneth Cole Intensity have a close profile.

Novacaine No. 85

7.2

Tokyomilk · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Tokyomilk Novacaine No. 85 is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent for women, balanced by spice and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither fades quickly on skin nor fills a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Vanilla orchid carries the sweetness, ginger and Thai pepper add a spicy warmth, and frankincense draws a woody, smoky background. Powdery and synthetic tones sit among the accords too. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Him and Gucci The Heart of Leo.

Blue Lotus Darjeeling

8.3

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Blue Lotus Darjeeling is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around blue lotus absolute, Darjeeling tea and tuberose; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece. The floral side comes from tuberose, osmanthus and orange blossom, while Darjeeling tea adds a fresh edge. Kahili ginger brings a little spice, Indian sandalwood and Virginia cedar form a woody base, and amber with vanilla orchid adds a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. With its fresh florals set against sweet and woody tones, it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Miller et Bertaux A Quiet Morning and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.

Enchanted Orchid (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Bath & Body Works · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Enchanted Orchid Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet feminine floral built around orchid, iris and violet. It has been discontinued. It opens with water lily, apple and grapefruit, which give it a juicy, airy start. In the heart, orchid, iris, violet and gardenia form a floral, powdery core. The base of heliotrope, vanilla orchid, amber and musk softens and sweetens it, while the aquatic and fruity accords keep the floral body fresh rather than heavy.

Karas Vanille

7.2

Hikayat

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Signature Autumn

7.5

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills Signature Autumn is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth underneath, written for women. The top opens with peony, iris and Italian bergamot, a clean, bright and floral start. In the heart, lavender, jasmine absolute and magnolia soften the floral structure. The base of musk, Indian sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla orchid and amber settles into a woody, sweet, oriental warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches stay in the background, while the powdery, creamy feel lingers to the end.

Nothing Burns Like the Cold

7.4

Sorce · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Patti LaBelle

7.5

Patti LaBelle · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Patti LaBelle by Patti LaBelle is a women's fragrance that opens with coconut and plum and moves into the floral sweetness of gardenia and vanilla orchid; it has been discontinued. The top notes, coconut and plum, give it a soft, fruity start. In the heart, white blossoms, gardenia, Casablanca lily and vanilla orchid make it floral and creamy. Vanilla and musk in the base keep the sweet, powdery, gourmand mood going. The overall impression is sweet, round and flowery. Lattafa Petra and Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille have a close profile.

West Loop

8.6

Michael Malul · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Michael Malul West Loop is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand and spicy character on a woody base. The top opens with almond blossom, cinnamon and vanilla orchid, where sweetness and spice lead. In the heart, tobacco, myrrh absolute and French lavender add a creamy, resinous depth. The base of amberwood, tonka bean and Indonesian patchouli dries down into a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, and most voters score both highly, though the number of votes is small. It suits men who like a rich, warm and sweet scent. Creed Centaurus and Pana Dora Imperial Wood have a close profile.

Just Moi

6.7

Juicy Couture · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Just Moi is a floral, fruity and gourmand women's fragrance that opens on magnolia, plum nectar and cocoa blossom. The top pairs fresh, fruity magnolia and plum nectar, with cocoa blossom adding a soft sweetness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, vanilla orchid and chocolate liqueur keep the floral character while tipping it towards gourmand. The base settles into cocoa, vanilla, musk, ambrox and sandalwood, leaving a powdery, creamy sweetness. Juicy Couture Hollywood Royal and Gritti Chantilly (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sudaasi 01 (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Hikayat · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Hikayat Sudaasi 01 Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a sweet, resinous and woody warmth. Sandalwood and benzoin carry the weight of the scent, while labdanum adds a resinous, oriental depth. Vanilla orchid brings sweetness and a powdery softness, and geranium adds a floral, green freshness. Blue tansy lifts the spicy, fresh side. There is a fruity touch too, but overall the scent leans sweet and woody. Its profile is close to Etro Greene Street and Clarins Par Amour.

Casablanca

6.5

Brown Girl Jane · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Brown Girl Jane Casablanca is a creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spice and a leathery edge. Voters rate its longevity as moderate. Its soft, creamy build doesn't lean toward either gender and can be worn by anyone. It opens with marshmallow, frankincense and cardamom, where the sweetness is checked by spice right away. Saffron, suede and vanilla orchid sit in the heart, and the leathery feel comes from there. In the base, musk, sandalwood and amber settle it into a smooth warmth. Casamorati Dolce Amalfi (Eau de Parfum) and Borntostandout Drunk Saffron have a close profile.

Josephine

7.5

Harlem Perfume Co. · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Harlem Perfume Co. Josephine is a sweet, woody scent for women, built around Italian bergamot, tonka bean and Indian sandalwood. It opens with Italian bergamot, amyris and incense, where citrus freshness is softened by a resinous warmth. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla orchid and night-blooming jasmine turn it gourmand and floral. The base settles into Indian sandalwood, patchouli and amber, leaving a spicy, earthy, oriental finish. Mazzolari Patchouly and Charriol Charriol have a close profile.

Swar Al Dahab / سوار الذهب

7.5

Zimaya · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zimaya Swar Al Dahab is a floral and sweet scent, with powdery, creamy and gourmand shades that give it a soft, rounded feminine character. It opens with lily, vanilla and powdery notes. Musk and vanilla orchid sit in the heart, and the scent settles into amber, creamy notes and heliotrope, growing sweeter and softer as it goes. A fruity touch runs alongside the floral base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters link it most with leisure time and evenings, with daytime, nights out and business also getting votes. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Zimaya Zukhruf (pink) and Lattafa Yara Elixir have a close profile.

Adam's Lament

7.2

Phronema Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Phronema Perfumes Adam's Lament is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent built around vanilla, with spice and woody warmth running through it. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: Tahitian vanilla, Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute and vanilla orchid form the core of the scent. Madagascar pepper and Madagascan pink pepper give the sweetness a spicy edge. Mysore sandalwood and sandalwood absolute settle the creamy texture onto a woody, slightly resinous base, while earthy and floral touches stay in the background.

Duo Women

7.9

Azzaro · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Azzaro Duo Women is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with passion flower, apple and grapefruit and turns sweet with vanilla orchid and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a measured trail rather than a loud one. It reads as a feminine scent. Apple and grapefruit give the opening a fresh, fruity start, softened by passion flower. In the heart, vanilla orchid and patchouli add a sweet, oriental warmth, and musk settles that sweetness onto a powdery base. A synthetic edge also shows in the accords. Lolita Lempicka Caprice Amarena and Initio Addictive Vibration have a close profile.

Underwater Secrets - L'Eau so Magic!

7.3

Catrice · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Catrice Underwater Secrets - L'Eau so Magic! is a unisex scent that pairs vanilla orchid, coconut and jasmine in a sweet, creamy gourmand style. It opens with vanilla orchid, and the heart brings coconut, jasmine and vanilla sugar. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa softens and sweetens it. Fresh and floral accords sit alongside the gourmand ones, with a synthetic edge. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It suits those who want a light, gourmand scent. Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar and Zara Tonka Cream have a close profile.

Passion Struck

6.9

Victoria's Secret · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity