The Perfume Library

Narciso Rodriguez · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) is a floral, powdery scent with a soft, creamy feel, made for women. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the top, with musk in the heart. White cedar, black cedar and vetiver form a woody base. The floral and sweet character is softened by powdery, creamy tones, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, while summer is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and gets votes for evening and night out too. It reads feminine. Dita von Teese Vaniteese and Kayali Musk Santal | 34 have a close profile.

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Santal Royal Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with neroli and jasmine, then turns fruity, floral and spicy in the heart with peach, cinnamon and rose. The base settles into sandalwood, amber, musk, oud and leather, giving a resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Montale Oud Edition and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum)

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits between the two. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, citrus freshness. Orange blossom adds a soft floral note, while vanilla and amber carry a quiet sweetness and warmth underneath. Aquatic and green touches show in the accords too. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua and Zara Amalfi Sunray have a close profile.

Coromandel (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with very few choosing summer. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, while daily and office wear sit further back. Feminine tops the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with neroli, bitter orange and citrus fruits, a light brightness. In the heart, patchouli, orris root, jasmine and rose build a floral, powdery core. The base of white chocolate, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense sweetens it and leaves it creamy, earthy and warm.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads. Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

Oceania (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

H24 (Eau de Toilette)

Hermès · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès H24 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, woody men's scent built on narcissus absolute, sclarene, rosewood and clary sage, and it suits everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters call it masculine or modern. Taken as a whole, it smells fresh and citrusy, with a floral and green thread running through it. Narcissus absolute gives the floral side and rosewood the woody one, while spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. Banana Republic Slate and Adidas Full Recharge have a close profile.

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

The Muse

7.7

Zarkoperfume · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Zarkoperfume The Muse is a clean, powdery unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daily and office wear. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; they pick spring and summer most often, for daily wear and leisure. Its character leans feminine, though modern and masculine votes are well represented, so it sits comfortably on either gender. Few choose it for evenings. As a whole the scent is built from cotton, white oud and white musk. A fresh, floral air comes first, with a powdery, creamy softness behind it. A synthetic edge runs through it, and the result is not warm but airy and clean. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Silent St. (Eau de Parfum) and RP Musc Blanc have a close profile.

Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Prada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Prada Amber pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against a warm, sweet base of labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, neroli and cardamom. The heart brings vetiver, orange blossom and myrrh forward. In the base, labdanum, leather, tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth, while sandalwood gives it a woody footing. Amouage Reflection 45 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Amyris Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a powdery, woody and lightly sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Sicilian mandarin orange and Moroccan rosemary carry the freshness, while saffron adds a touch of spice. Iris pallida root brings a soft, powdery floral note; Caribbean amyris and Virginia cedar form the woody frame, and Brazilian tonka bean absolute pulls the scent towards something creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Close in profile are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae and Scentiments Amyris.

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

Nishane · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and spring, especially in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and wears easily in leisure time too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tuberose, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity floral note. In the heart, jasmine, iris and gardenia carry the floral body with a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone, with vetiver keeping that sweetness in check.

L'Impératrice

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with kiwi, red currant and rhubarb, a bright, slightly tart start. In the heart, watermelon and pink cyclamen add a juicy, floral softness. The base of musk, grapefruit wood and sandalwood sweetens and calms it. Citrus and aquatic accords keep the whole airy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it feminine. Jacques Zolty Ombrella Crash and Ajmal Blu (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

La Belle

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle is a feminine scent that sets a floral and fruity core on a sweet, gourmand and creamy warmth. It lasts strongly and projects strongly, so it stays noticeable on skin for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It gets its highest votes for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also in the mix. Most voters find it feminine, though many call it modern. Green pear and bergamot give it a fruity freshness, softened by floral notes. Vanilla and amber build a sweet, creamy base, and musk smooths it out. Roasted notes and leather darken the gourmand side, while vetiver leaves a dry tone in the background.

Blue Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity bergamot, mandarin orange and pear, then softens into Georgywood® and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean masculine and modern, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, pear and ginger gives a bright, citrusy start. The heart turns floral and woody, with aquatic and sweet tones alongside. In the base, musk, Akigalawood® and Ambrofix settle it onto a clean, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, modern and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman and Azzaro Chrome Pure.

Apollonia

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff Apollonia is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent, with a sweet, creamy side that stays soft. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with white blossoms, and orris butter in the heart turns it powdery and creamy. White musk in the base softens everything and ends on a clean sweetness. The overall impression is light, fresh and calm.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma

7.0

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent reads as one fresh, floral, aquatic whole. Sage and ginger add a spicy lift, while violet leaf absolute brings a green, floral touch. Salt keeps it airy, and vetiver with woody notes ties it together with a dry woodiness, while sweet and fruity tones soften the edges.

Bitter Peach (Eau de Parfum)