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A dreamy, decadent milk-and-croissant gourmand. Lost In A Dream by Navitus is a decadent, delicious Extrait de Parfum with a unique, enchanting sillage. Master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour created it, with creative direction from Paulina Schar.

The Story

The opening blends a milk accord with cinnamon and bergamot. The heart is a medley of a croissant accord, marshmallows, fig milk, almonds, jasmine, coffee, amberwood and orchid flower, and the base adds depth and richness with Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, musk and oakwood absolute.

How It Smells

Opening
Creamy and spiced: a milk accord with orange, bergamot and cinnamon.

Heart
Pastry-shop sweetness: a croissant accord, marshmallow, fig milk and almonds with jasmine, coffee, orchid and amberwood.

Dry Down
Warm and rich, with tolu balm, Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, oakwood absolute and musk.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Milk Accord
• Orange
• Bergamot
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Fig Milk
• Almonds
• Croissant Accord
• Coffee
• Marshmallow
• Jasmine
• Orchid Flower
• Amberwood

Base

• Tolu Balm
• Madagascan Vanilla
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Sandalwood
• Oakwood Absolute
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Creamy · Sweet

Smoke, resin and roasted coffee in a dark, hypnotic haze. Black Afgano by Nasomatto is darkness refined into luxury. Smoky green accords, roasted coffee, rich tobacco, sacred incense, oud and glowing amber create a fragrance that feels bold, mysterious and unforgettable. Deeply provocative and endlessly magnetic, it leaves a trail of pure intrigue.

The Story

Black Afgano was released in 2009 by Nasomatto, the Italian project of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house says it aims to evoke the best quality of hashish and is the result of a quest to arouse the effects of temporary bliss. It is one of the most recognizable creations of the house.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, dense and immediately hypnotic, with a smoky green accord often associated with cannabis, blended with resinous woods and aromatic herbs. The first impression is mysterious and almost narcotic: earthy, bitter-green and deeply atmospheric rather than sweet. It is one of the most recognizable openings in niche perfumery.

Heart
Richer and warmer. Coffee, tobacco, resins, woods and incense rise through the composition, creating a thick, luxurious darkness that feels meditative and sensual. Many wearers describe smoky hashish, dark woods and warm embers rather than a literal cannabis smell.

Dry Down
Smooth, powerful and unforgettable. Oud, amber, musk, vanilla, guaiac wood and incense melt into a deep resinous trail that lasts for hours. It smells expensive, rebellious and intensely charismatic.

Fragrance Notes

• Cannabis
• Green Notes
• Saffron
• Resins
• Woods
• Tobacco
• Coffee
• Agarwood
• Incense
• Amber
• Musk
• Vanilla
• Guaiac Wood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Smoky · Tobacco · Woody · Resinous

An endless Italian summer, the golden heart of the season. Ultima Storia by Thomas De Monaco is an endless Italian summer captured in scent: dark citrus, creamy almond, roasted coffee, ripe pear, soft orris and refined leather melting into a luminous, joyful and sensual composition. Elegant freshness with unforgettable depth.

The Story

The house presents Ultima Storia as the golden heart of summer, Il Cuore d'Estate, a citrus fragrance built on Italian citrus oils, and as a souvenir of joy and light. Thomas De Monaco and perfumer Maurus Bachmann created it as a devotion to Italy.

How It Smells

Opening
Citron Noir, a darker, richer citrus that feels sun-dried rather than sharp, glows with creamy almond and roasted coffee. The first impression is bright yet sensual, like Mediterranean sunlight with depth.

Heart
Juicy pear and elegant orris bloom into a soft, velvety heart, while clearwood adds modern woody smoothness and balances the gourmand touches with clean refinement.

Dry Down
Saffiano leather, talcum and linen create a crisp yet sensual finish: warm, fresh, powdery and expensive all at once.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Citron Noir
• Almond
• Roasted Coffee

Heart

• Pear
• Orris
• Clearwood

Base

• Saffiano Leather
• Talcum
• Linen

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Gourmand · Leather · Powdery

A field of flowers inside the brain. Amygdala by Mendittorosa is one of the most emotional, cerebral and artistic fragrances in modern niche perfumery: a semi-abstract floral, woody and ambery extrait with an iris character, a prominent jasmine and an unusual bitter-almond, coffee and ginger opening.

The Story

Created by Luca Maffei for the Italian artistic house Mendittorosa, Amygdala explores emotion, memory, fear, instinct and olfaction, named for the almond-shaped part of the brain tied to emotion and smell. Founder Stefania Squeglia drew the concept from her psychology studies, imagining a vast field of flowers inside that tiny structure, with violets at its centre. Maffei built a complex floral bouquet around it, inspired by a brain scan that showed an iris-like shape.

How It Smells

Opening
An unusual contrast of bitter almond, coffee, ginger and green brightness.

Heart
A dense floral-woody cloud of iris, violet leaf, jasmine, orange blossom and ylang-ylang.

Dry Down
Balsamic labdanum and smoky vetiver, with a leathery, resinous warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Ginger
• Coffee

Heart

• Almond
• Iris
• Ylang-Ylang
• Violet Leaf
• Orange Blossom
• Jasmine

Base

• Vetiver
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Amber · Spicy · Leather · Resinous

Oud, coffee and the deck of a sailing boat. Agneta by Eight & Bob blends rich spices, roasted coffee, precious woods and sensual amber into a deeply sophisticated extrait de parfum, opening with bergamot, black pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, deepening with coffee, incense, magnolia and oud, and ending in creamy sandalwood, musk and amber. A statement fragrance for those who appreciate richness, elegance and distinction.

The Story

The fragrance centres on prized oud, valued for its scarcity and long maturation. Its name is that of Agneta, the sailing boat of Gianni Agnelli, and the scent is meant to evoke the boat's wooden deck: enigmatic, discreet and nostalgic, with a link to the sea and the themes of elegance and lifestyle that Eight & Bob is known for.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, luxurious and spicy. Cardamom and pepper sit over bright bergamot, with nutmeg adding warmth.

Heart
A rich roasted-coffee note is wrapped in incense and soft oud, with magnolia adding depth and character.

Dry Down
Warm sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk settle into a smooth, powerful trail that feels commanding and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cardamom

Heart

• Coffee
• Incense
• Magnolia
• Oud

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Woody Amber · Spicy · Gourmand · Oud

Airy luxury, with a collector's panda. Strange Heavens, Out of The Blue, by Strangelove NYC is a spicy, floral amber scent of coffee, jasmine and cocoa absolute. The bottle and outer packaging feature art by Domingo Zapata, his signature panda bear, and his signature, making it a true collector's item.

How It Smells

Opening
Coffee, pink pepper and anise, luminous and almost dreamlike.

Heart
Orange blossom and jasmine bloom softly, never heavy.

Dry Down
Cocoa, caramel, vanilla and smoke linger as an intimate, quietly luxurious warmth.

Fragrance Notes

• Coffee
• Pink Pepper
• Anise
• Orange Blossom
• Jasmine
• Cocoa
• Caramel
• Vanilla
• Smoke

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Smoky · Spicy · Floral Amber

Encens Suave is a dark and captivating fragrance where sacred Somalian incense meets roasted coffee, Madagascar vanilla, rich benzoin, and golden labdanum. Smoky yet smooth, resinous yet comforting, this modern composition transforms incense into something deeply sensual and effortlessly luxurious. Bold, addictive, and unforgettable, Encens Suave is a masterpiece of contemporary niche perfumery.

How It Smells

It opens with a surprising touch of coffee—dark, roasted, and slightly bitter, adding immediate depth. The heart reveals glowing incense, smoky and resinous but smooth rather than sharp, paired with creamy Madagascar vanilla. In the drydown, benzoin and labdanum create a warm ambered richness with balsamic sweetness. The overall effect is smoky, sweet, resinous, elegant, and incredibly addictive.

Fragrance Notes: 

Coffee, incense, Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, labdanum

A moody, animalic chypre that prowls through the tropical dusk. Zoologist Civet weaves spicy white florals and dark coffee tones over leather, oakmoss, vanilla and a civet musk accent. Perfumer Shelley Waddington created it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2016.

The Story

As the sun sinks over a dense tropical forest, civets emerge warily from the thickets. A carpet of narcotic blossoms lies underfoot, a smattering of coffee berries peppers the ground, and the moist air is heavy with mossy aromas, yet the musky scent of the civets dominates, their marked territory daring one to enter at one's own risk. Zoologist Civet pays homage to the age-old ingredient and to the chypre perfumes of bygone days, perfumes that refused to be intimidated by raw, alluring, animalistic musks. It is a moody and complex brew entwined in mystery.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy floral accord, threaded through with dark coffee tones, bergamot, black pepper and tarragon.

Heart
Tuberose, ylang, frangipani, hyacinth, heliotrope and carnation bloom in a heady, narcotic bouquet.

Dry Down
It slowly prowls forward into leather, oakmoss, vanilla, incense and labdanum, bound by the distinctive civet musk for a sultry nighttime finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Lemon
• Orange
• Spices
• Tarragon

Heart

• Carnation
• Frangipani
• Heliotrope
• Hyacinth
• Linden Blossom
• Tuberose
• Ylang Ylang

Base

• Balsams
• Civet
• Coffee
• Incense
• Labdanum
• Musk
• Oakmoss
• Resins
• Russian Leather
• Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Woods

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Musky · White Floral · Amber · Animalic

A meditation in ink and paper. Chinese Calligraphy by d'Annam is a refined, expressive unisex eau de parfum where black ink accords meet polished woods, soft paper nuances, delicate smoke and clean musks. Calm, intellectual and beautifully understated, it favors stillness and elegance over sweetness or loud projection.

The Story

One of the most artistic and atmospheric fragrances from the house, it is inspired by ink brushes, rice paper, carved wood desks and the meditative beauty of traditional calligraphy, evoking a quiet scholar's studio where technique meets introspection. It was released in 2025 and transforms art and tradition into wearable niche luxury.

How It Smells

Opening
A striking ink accord, dark, mineralic and slightly smoky, yet smooth rather than harsh.

Heart
Dry woods and paper-like facets emerge, evoking books, scrolls and studio desks, with a touch of coffee and orchid.

Dry Down
Soft musks keep it elegant and skin-like. The overall effect is inky, woody, airy, clean and meditative.

Fragrance Notes

• Ink
• Black Lacquer
• Paper
• Coffee
• Orchid

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Smoky · Musky · Ink

Wild, untamed and unapologetically sensual. Felina by New Notes is a decadent gourmand extrait of creamy vanilla, coffee, caramel, chocolate and coconut milk, wrapped in smoky tobacco, olibanum and soft amber warmth. Bold yet comforting, it moves between cozy indulgence and seductive sophistication.

The Story

Created for lovers of rich, addictive fragrances, Felina is built to capture a wild, untamed spirit that moves between day and night, with a feline, adventurous character. The result is a luxurious dessert-like experience with a smoky, resinous edge.

How It Smells

Opening
An intoxicating burst of creamy coffee, melted chocolate, caramel, vanilla and warm milk accords, rich, edible and enveloping, like a luxury café filled with fresh desserts and warm sweet spices. Coconut and cinnamon add a velvety tropical warmth that keeps the sweetness smooth rather than overly sugary.

Heart
The scent grows deeper and more sensual: tonka bean, tobacco, powdery notes, olibanum, juniper and woody accords bring a smoky warmth that balances the gourmand opening.

Dry Down
Creamy sandalwood, vanilla bean, amber and musk leave a soft, seductive trail that feels cozy and elegant on skin.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Coffee
• Chocolate
• Caramel
• Vanilla
• Milk
• Coconut
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Caramel
• Powdery Notes
• Woody Notes
• Tonka Bean
• Tobacco
• Olibanum
• Juniper

Base

• Vanilla Bean
• Vanilla Powder
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Tobacco · Warm Spicy · Sweet

Va Va Vanilla by Sarah Baker Perfumes is one of the house’s most addictive and glamorous gourmand creations. It transforms vanilla into something bold, sexy, and high-fashion rather than simple dessert sweetness. Rich, playful, and luxurious, it’s a standout for true vanilla lovers who want presence.

Va Va Vanilla is a magnetic and indulgent fragrance where rich vanilla meets creamy florals, warm spices, soft woods, caramelized sweetness, and sensual musk. Sweet yet sophisticated, playful yet seductive, this scent turns vanilla into a statement of confidence and glamour. Bold, delicious, and unforgettable.

How It Smells

It opens with a rich smooth vanilla that feels deep and luxurious rather than basic. Creamy gourmand nuances and warm spice quickly emerge, adding texture and sophistication. In the drydown, woods and musks keep it polished while lingering sweetness stays addictive. The overall effect is creamy, warm, sweet, sexy, and beautifully wearable.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes: Espresso Martini, Cinnamon, Black cherry

Heart Notes: Saffron, Coffee, Crushed nuts, Rum, Manhattan cocktail

Base Notes: Forbidden vanilla, Guaiac wood, Leather, Hot skin, Sandalwood, Silky woods

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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur is a luxurious gourmand-woody fragrance inspired by the vibrant nights of Cartagena, Colombia. This extrait de parfum blends velvety iris, dark cocoa, warm rum, and smoky woods into a sensual and addictive composition that feels elegant, intimate, and deeply atmospheric. The fragrance balances powdery sophistication with rich gourmand warmth, creating a scent that feels both artistic and comforting.

How It Smells

502 opens with a warm boozy sweetness from rum and cocoa, immediately creating a rich and cozy atmosphere. The iris in the heart adds a smooth powdery texture that feels refined and velvety rather than overly floral. As the fragrance settles, creamy sandalwood, roasted coffee, papyrus, and dry vetiver create a smoky woody finish with subtle sweetness lingering in the background.

It smells like dark chocolate, espresso, soft suede, and warm skin under tropical night air — sophisticated, sensual, and slightly mysterious. The extrait concentration gives the fragrance impressive depth and longevity while maintaining a polished niche elegance.

Perfect for evenings, date nights, cooler weather, or anyone who loves elegant gourmand fragrances with woody and boozy undertones.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Rum, Cocoa, Mandarin Petitgrain
• Heart Notes: Iris, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar
• Base Notes: Coffee, Papyrus, Vetiver, Sugar Cane

Sacred incense, roasted and sensual. Encens Suave Extrait by Matiere Premiere meets Somalian incense with roasted coffee, vanilla absolute, amber, Siam benzoin and dark labdanum. More powerful and enveloping than the original Eau de Parfum, it is bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
A dark touch of coffee, roasted, smooth and slightly bitter, adds immediate depth.

Heart
Intense frankincense, smoky and resinous, blended with creamy vanilla absolute.

Dry Down
Amber, Siam benzoin and labdanum form a rich golden resinous base.

Fragrance Notes

• Coffee
• Incense
• Vanilla Absolute
• Siam Benzoin
• Spanish Labdanum
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Resinous · Smoky · Sweet · Warm

A candlelit evening in the Alps, bottled. Nuit de Megève is a sophisticated unisex Eau de Parfum from Eight & Bob that pairs crisp citrus freshness with warm woods, roasted coffee, smooth tobacco and creamy tonka. Refined, intimate and polished, it is made for those who appreciate quiet opulence.

The Story

Nuit de Megève is a tribute to glamorous winter nights in the French Alps, inspired by the elegance of Megève's ski lodges and candlelit evenings. The house tells of its founder Albert Fouquet, who wished to preserve an evening in 1930s Megève, a time when the resort was a high-society alternative to St. Moritz, with its mountain air and a wood fire burning in the hearth.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot and grapefruit lift the opening, with petitgrain and a touch of spice from clove buds adding a crisp, aromatic edge.

Heart
The scent deepens into a rich heart of violet and clove, with tonka bean, powdery orris and black coffee giving it a cozy, roasted warmth.

Dry Down
Earthy vetiver and smooth tobacco settle over musk, with cedar and amber leaving a soft, luxurious warmth that feels expensive and comforting.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Petitgrain
• Clove Buds

Heart

• Tonka Bean
• Orris
• Black Coffee

Base

• Vetiver
• Tobacco
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Spicy · Gourmand · Tobacco

502 Iris Cartagena Extrait by Bon Parfumeur is a dark, sensual gourmand fragrance that blends powdery iris with boozy rum, bitter cocoa, coffee, and dry woods. Inspired by a romantic summer evening in Cartagena, Colombia, the scent feels luxurious, intimate, and atmospheric — like sipping rum and espresso under warm night air.

The fragrance opens with rich cocoa, mandarin petitgrain, and warm rum before melting into a creamy heart of Moroccan iris, sandalwood, vanilla, and cedar. In the dry down, papyrus, vetiver, coffee, and sugar cane create a woody, smoky sweetness that feels elegant rather than overly sugary. 

How It Smells

Imagine dark chocolate dusted over soft suede and warm skin, with a smooth iris note adding a velvety, powdery elegance. The rum and coffee give it depth and richness, while papyrus and vetiver keep the fragrance dry, woody, and sophisticated. It smells cozy, seductive, and niche — perfect for evenings, cooler weather, or anyone who loves refined gourmand fragrances without excessive sweetness.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Rum, Cocoa, Mandarin Petitgrain
• Heart Notes: Iris, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar
• Base Notes: Coffee, Papyrus, Vetiver, Sugar Cane

Dark roasted coffee meets precious oud. Espresso Aoud by Roja Parfums is a creamy, gourmand parfum in which roasted coffee beans and caramelised nuts wrap around the warmth of aoud. Bold but refined, with a long, lingering trail. A newer addition to the Aoud Collection by Roja Dove.

The Story

Roja Dove spent time in the Middle East early in his career, studying aoud and the rituals that surround it, and brought that knowledge back to London. The house launched its first Aoud Parfum in 2011. Espresso Aoud extends that collection with a new idea: coffee that is dark, creamy and extremely high quality rather than simply sweet, set against oud for depth.

How It Smells

Opening
Floral and spiced: orange blossom, rose and violet with a touch of cinnamon, before the roast comes through.

Heart
Roasted coffee beans, pistachio and caramelised nuts melt into coconut, milk and vanilla for a velvety, indulgent core.

Dry Down
Smooth aoud, sandalwood, cedar and dry woods, with tonka, benzoin, leather and musks leaving a warm, creamy trail.

Fragrance Notes

• Orange Blossom
• Rose
• Violet
• Cinnamon
• Roasted Coffee Beans
• Pistachio
• Caramelised Nuts
• Patchouli
• Mosses
• Saffron
• Coconut
• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood
• Aoud
• Dry Woods
• Cypriol
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Milk
• Benzoin
• Cashmeran
• Leather
• Birch
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Oud · Creamy · Woody