The Perfume Library

Priscilla Presley · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley Moments Eau de Toilette is a fruity-floral scent for women, built on bergamot, peach, jasmine and rose over a powdery chypre base of amber, vanilla and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character reads feminine and classic. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, violet, peach and coriander. The heart turns floral and powdery through jasmine, tuberose, rose and orris root. The base brings vanilla and amber sweetness, while oakmoss and vetiver deepen the chypre structure and civet and leather add an animalic warmth.

Animale (Eau de Parfum)

Animale · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Animale Eau de Parfum is a floral, green and spicy chypre for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. The opening brings bergamot, neroli, coriander and green notes, a fresh start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang lead, with honey sweetening the floral body. The base settles into oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and civet, which give it an earthy, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; spring also works. It reads classic and clearly feminine. Aramis and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Classic

Miraculum

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miraculum Classic is a women's fragrance with a fresh, green and powdery chypre character, worn comfortably from spring to autumn, by day or in the evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters are split between fall, spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. Business, leisure, daily wear and evenings out are suggested in almost equal measure. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic. Among the top notes, galbanum gives a green, fresh opening, while hyacinth adds a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle the scent into a woody, powdery and slightly spicy calm. Goutal Heure Exquise and Guy Laroche Fidji (2003) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Romeo (Eau de Parfum)

Romeo Gigli · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Romeo Gigli Romeo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh citrus and green opening against a floral, powdery heart with a soft sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lime and basil, a bright green start softened by mango. The heart turns floral and powdery with orange blossom, jasmine, rose and iris. In the base, orris root, sandalwood and benzoin settle into a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread spring, fall and summer almost evenly, and lean towards daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic in character. Cartier So Pretty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Tiare (Eau de Parfum)

Ormonde Jayne · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Tiare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral for women, built on Sicilian lime and mandarin orange over a heart of tiaré, jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with citrus and orange blossom. In the heart, iris, freesia and water lily lend the flowers a cool, green edge. In the base, moss, cedarwood and vetiver form a chypre structure, while sandalwood and musk soften it and add a little sweetness.

Tristano Onofri (Eau de Parfum)

Tristano Onofri · 1986

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tristano Onofri Eau de Parfum opens fresh with bergamot, mandarin orange and basil, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, and dries down to a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and daily wear leading, and more than half call it feminine. Released in 1986, it has been discontinued. The top is citrus and basil with nutmeg adding a spicy, green freshness. At the heart, iris and labdanum give the flowers a powdery, resinous edge. The base warms with amber, patchouli and vanilla, while oakmoss and vetiver keep it woody and chypre. Tristano Onofri Femme and Estēe Lauder Knowing have a close profile.

Colony (2015)

Jean Patou · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jean Patou Colony is a floral, green chypre for women that balances a fruity brightness with spice and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and rose set a floral base, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth. It settles into vetiver, patchouli, amber and leathery notes, woody, powdery and faintly leathery, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) and Oscar de la Renta Oscar Celebration have a close profile.

Chypre Sublime

6.0

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floral Street Chypre Sublime is a unisex chypre that leans towards fall, and suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets fewer votes. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. The notes read as one whole: damask rose absolute and violet shape a floral frame, with geranium adding a green freshness. Patchouli and labdanum lay an earthy base, and pink pepper brings a spicy touch. Benzoin sweetens it, while incense and frankincense carry a resinous depth throughout. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Etro Greene Street have a close profile.

Capucci de Capucci (Eau de Toilette)

Roberto Capucci · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci Capucci de Capucci Eau de Toilette is a chypre for women that pairs a fresh bergamot and lemon opening with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, resting on vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Season votes spread almost evenly across spring, summer and fall, with winter a little behind, and leisure, evening and night out draw similar support. Its profile is close to Nina Ricci Nina (1987) and Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette. The top opens with bergamot, lemon, peach and aldehydes, with green notes adding crispness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and tuberose make a floral layer with a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss is dry, woody and faintly animal.

Theo Fennell Scent

Theo Fennell · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Theo Fennell Scent is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rose, lily, saffron, orchid and cardamom, the flowers softened rather than sharpened by the spice. Jasmine, violet and orange blossom in the heart add a powdery sweetness. The base of benzoin, frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a resinous, woody, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is the least chosen season. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Dorin Un Air d'Arabie Musk and Amouage Beloved Woman have a close profile.

Mille & Une Roses

Lancôme · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lancôme Mille & Une Roses is a fresh, powdery feminine scent built around damask rose, vanilla and white musk, and it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: damask rose sits at the centre, tangerine adds a fruity brightness and pepper a light spice. Vanilla and white musk soften it into something powdery and sweet, while amber and ambrette seed lay a warm base that keeps the sweetness in check. Aquatic and chypre touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across daytime, office and evening wear. Its character reads mostly feminine. Chloé Roses de Chloé and Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave have a close profile.

Rubj (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Vero Profumo · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum is a feminine, chypre-leaning floral that suits evenings and nights out, tilts toward fall and winter, and has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Longevity is strong and sillage moderate. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions, while daily and office wear come well behind. It opens with citrus fruits, passion fruit and basil, fresh and fruity. The heart carries orange blossom and tuberose for the floral side. In the base, moss, cedar and musk give a woody, earthy, slightly animal footing, with spicy and oriental touches rounding out the chypre structure.

Paloma Picasso (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

Paloma Picasso · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Paloma Picasso (1995) is a fresh, floral and green chypre with a powdery, woody backdrop, a classic-leaning scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Leisure and daytime wear lead the votes, though evening and office use also get votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. It opens fresh, with neroli, lemon and bergamot brightened by aldehydes. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form the floral body, while mimosa and hyacinth add a powdery softness. Vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood then settle it onto a woody, green base.

Chyprissime

Mugler · 2014

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Mugler Chyprissime is a green, earthy chypre built around oakmoss, pear and patchouli. Fresh bergamot and the fruity sweetness of pear rest on the woody, resinous, earthy depth of oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum. The overall feel is green and fresh; a spicy edge keeps it dry, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it sits evenly across leisure, business and evening wear. It is a true unisex scent: votes for masculine and feminine are almost level.

Genny (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Genny · 1987

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Genny's 1987 Eau de Toilette is a floral, green and chypre women's fragrance with a classic feel, best suited to evenings and the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, aldehydes, coriander and orange blossom alongside green notes, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. Jasmine, iris, rose, geranium and lily of the valley form the floral heart. The base of musk, vetiver, moss, civet and patchouli sets a woody, animalic chypre foundation with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. Jean Couturier Coriandre and Ultima II Maroc have a close profile.

Boss Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

Hugo Boss · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy masculine chypre with a woody, leathery side; it has been discontinued. The top is sharp and herbal, with galbanum, tarragon, peppermint and aldehydes. Lavender and geranium soften that green edge in the heart. It settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, with amber adding a little warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Versace L'Homme and Aramis Devin have a close profile.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

Pierre Cardin · 1983

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Pierre Cardin Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a citrus-opening, floral and green chypre, with white flowers in the heart over a leathery, resinous and smoky base. It has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose, hyacinth and iris form a full floral body. The base leans on leather, frankincense, moss and amber, with pepper adding spice and musk softening the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. It was launched as a women's perfume and voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share of them read it as masculine.

Eau de Rochas (2015)

Rochas · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas (2015) is a fresh, citrusy chypre with a green, floral and slightly earthy character, described as a women's fragrance. It opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart turns softly floral with lily of the valley, narcissus and jasmine, while spicy and green touches stay close by. As it dries, myrrh, iris, patchouli and oakmoss settle the chypre structure onto an earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and classic lead the character votes, though a sizeable share also finds it masculine. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Philtre d'Amour have a close profile.

Janine D. (Eau de Toilette)

Mülhens · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mülhens Janine D. Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral chypre, setting citrus and powdery flowers on a woody base; it was made for women and has been discontinued. It opens green and bright with hyacinth, galbanum and bergamot, while raspberry adds a light fruity touch. The heart is a powdery bouquet of iris, rose, jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley, which dries down into vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, softened by musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Lanvin Clair de Jour have a close profile.

Luciano Pavarotti (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Luciano Pavarotti · 1994

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Luciano Pavarotti Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon and neroli open fresh, while petitgrain and ivy add a green edge. In the heart, Damask rose, iris, clove and cedar lead, with patchouli and geranium adding an earthy depth to the floral layer. The base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, honey and oakmoss sweetens it and pulls it towards a powdery, slightly smoky, leathery chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Moresque Amber Arabesque and Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Calicantus

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Calicantus is a fresh, citrusy and floral chypre with a woody base, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear and sits comfortably at the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, ylang-ylang and jasmine, and calycanthus rounds out the floral side. In the heart, peach and underwood soften it and add a creamy feel. The base of vetiver and sandalwood settles into a green, woody calm.

Gilded Lily