The Perfume Library

Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. The scent reads as a whole, warm and creamy. Vanilla, Siam benzoin and two kinds of tonka bean give it a gourmand softness, while Spanish labdanum adds resinous depth. Ceylonese cinnamon leaf brings a spicy warmth, and Provençal lavender lightly balances the sweetness. Oriental and woody tones run quietly underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is read as more masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine.

Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy, woody fragrance for men, with a clean character that suits an easy day. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter further back. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon give it a bright citrus freshness. Cedar, Haitian vetiver and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, while vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Aquatic and spicy touches keep it balanced without making it heavy.

Eros (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Versace · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits comfortably in spring too. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Season votes are spread fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and it is worn for leisure as well. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens cool with Italian lemon, green apple and mint. The heart brings ambroxan, Venezuelan tonka bean and geranium forward. Vetiver, cedar, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss leave a sweet, woody, spicy trail in the base.

Orphéon (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance built around Jasmine sambac, Turkish damask rose and mastic, with a floral, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine. A fresh, green floral base carries a sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead the floral side, while galbanum adds green and juniper berry adds spice. Honeycomb and tonka bean bring sweetness, and cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli give a woody, creamy, powdery ground.

Divine Vanille

8.0

Essential Parfums · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Essential Parfums Divine Vanille is a unisex scent that builds a sweet, creamy body of Bourbon vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean and Siam benzoin over cinnamon and black pepper. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It does not settle on one gender, with masculine and feminine votes almost level. Vanilla leads, gourmand and creamy, spiced by cinnamon and black pepper. Frankincense and patchouli add a woody, slightly smoky base, while osmanthus absolute and clary sage soften the sweetness. The whole stays warm and oriental. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Tardes (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Carner · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carner Tardes Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on Bulgarian rose, almond and plum and settles onto tonka bean and musk. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it sits close to daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The top has rosewood, Bulgarian rose, almond and Egyptian geranium. Plum, Virginia cedar and celery form the heart, and Venezuelan tonka bean, musk and heliotrope sit at the base. The floral and fruity sides turn into a creamy, powdery gourmand sweetness, with spice and wood kept in the background. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Original Santal

7.5

Creed · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Original Santal is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs juniper berry and bergamot with the warmth of sandalwood. It opens with juniper berry, coriander, bergamot, Chinese ginger and rosemary, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sandalwood and Tunisian orange blossom lead, with Egyptian geranium adding a floral touch. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean sweetens things, while musk and cedarwood keep the woody frame and oakmoss adds depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it stays unisex.

Poison Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Dior · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dior Poison Girl Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that sets a powdery, creamy sweetness on a floral, fruity base, and it suits evenings and colder months best. The scent is built on a floral core of damask rose and May rose. Sicilian bitter orange adds a fruity brightness, while vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean bring out the gourmand, oriental and creamy side. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a synthetic accord giving it a bright, modern edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night outs and evenings, staying in the background in summer. Voters call it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Rabanne Pure XS for Her and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie.

Cuirs

7.5

Carner · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Palo Santo

7.4

Carner · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Carner Palo Santo is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and nights out leading the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with rum and davana, then moves into Venezuelan tonka bean, milk and Paraguayan gaiac wood. The base of Haitian vetiver, Atlas cedar and Dominican amyris sets a woody floor. The sweet, gourmand side stays creamy and soft, while the spicy and smoky tones are balanced by the wood.

Infusion d'Iris Absolue

8.3

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion d'Iris Absolue is a powdery, creamy women's scent in which Italian iris is softened by orange blossom absolute and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than as a top, heart and base. Iris sets a powdery, slightly green ground, and orange blossom adds a floral brightness to it. Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a resinous, creamy warmth, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters call it feminine. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Diptyque Orphéon have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Tonka

7.8

Mugler · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men built around tonka bean, vanilla and cappucino; it has been discontinued. The scent is richly sweet: Venezuelan tonka bean and vanilla lay down a creamy, powdery base, while cappucino pulls it toward the gourmand side. Lavender and rosemary add a spicy, aromatic lift, and patchouli gives it a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions, and summer is rarely chosen. It mostly reads masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde

6.9

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde is a fresh, green citrus fragrance for women, softened by a light sweetness and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine or modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, key lime and orange for a bright citrus start. The heart brings fig, caipirinha and green notes, with a faint floral and fruity side. Venezuelan tonka bean leaves a gentle sweetness in the base.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Fendi · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that mixes fresh and spicy sides and leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, picking fall first, then winter and spring. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and works for business and daily wear too. Half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian basil, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium and cedar build a spicy, woody line. The base of patchouli, leather and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a warm, leathery finish.

My Pearls

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice My Pearls is a fresh, floral scent with sweet, powdery and creamy shades, giving a soft, feminine impression. It opens with violet, blackcurrant bud absolute and pink pepper. White blossoms and Rosyfolia® form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. It shares a close profile with Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc and Intimissimi Innocente.

Azzaro pour Homme Intense

7.5

Azzaro · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Azzaro pour Homme Intense is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Amber and liqueur bring sweetness, warmed by Laotian cinnamon. Haitian vetiver and Venezuelan tonka bean add a woody, gourmand depth. The resinous and smoky sides stay in the background while the oriental character leads. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; daily and office wear get fewer votes. Most voters call it masculine and classic.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Ambar del Sur

7.8

Carner · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carner Ambar del Sur is a unisex amber fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without filling the room. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Voters are split between masculine and feminine. It opens with Italian bergamot. The heart gathers amber, Australian sandalwood, water jasmine and Indonesian patchouli, and the base holds myrrh, Spanish cistus, Venezuelan tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla absolute. The result is sweet, spicy and woody, with a powdery, creamy, resinous feel. Prada Midnight Train and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

Fève Tonka de Canaima

7.8

Boucheron · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around bitter almond and Venezuelan tonka bean, rounded out by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with bitter almond and violet, then moves to patchouli, tonka bean and rose in the heart. The base of vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood softens everything into a creamy, powdery, woody warmth, with floral and spicy touches keeping the sweetness in check. Initio Psychedelic Love and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Poison Girl Unexpected

7.5

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Poison Girl Unexpected is a feminine fragrance with a fresh, sweet character that pairs floral and gourmand tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, Tanzanian ginger and salty notes, a lively, slightly sharp start. In the heart, peony, Damask rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral touch. Vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean and musk settle the base into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters lean towards fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it sees use for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Jimmy Choo I Want Choo and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

F'ing Unbelievable

7.6

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand F'ing Unbelievable is a sweet, woody unisex scent led by cashmeran, suede and sage, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, followed by leisure. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though a fair share see it as feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: suede and cashmeran build a smoky, leathery, woody base, while sage freshens it. Bitter almond, orris root and Venezuelan tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy softness, with a touch of spice and resin in between. Tom Ford White Suede and Liis Of True Minds have a close profile.

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand His Aspiration / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to sport and everyday wear. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter still get a share. Leisure, business, daily wear and sport are the leading occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. It opens with Madagascan pepper, mint and mandarin orange, fresh and spicy. In the heart, almond and Venezuelan tonka bean bring a sweet, creamy softness. The base of musk and Moroccan cypress leaves a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Rare

7.0

Rare Beauty · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Rare Beauty Rare is a sweet gourmand led by caramel, pistachio and vanilla, rounded out by cocoa and tonka bean. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits daytime wear best and carries into the evening easily. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with caramel and pistachio, their sweetness lightly spiced by pink pepper. In the heart, ginger, vanilla and cocoa build a creamy, powdery warmth. Tonka bean, sandalwood and musk then settle the sweetness onto a soft, woody base.

La Playa

7.3

Carner · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Carner La Playa is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, bergamot and orange blossom and softens into coconut milk and vanilla. The top pairs Madagascan ylang-ylang, Italian bergamot and orange blossom for a citrusy, floral start. In the heart, coconut milk, Indian cardamom and pistachio turn it creamy and fruity. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean, vanilla and musk keeps the sweetness going. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with modern in second place. Benetton Green Jasmine and Ellis Brooklyn Fawn have a close profile.