The Perfume Library

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and work hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters find it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens with pear, grapefruit and raspberry, a lightly fruity freshness. The heart brings wild rose, apple blossom and violet, with a green, powdery touch alongside. In the base, musk, Virginia cedar and plum soften it and add a little sweetness.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give it a bright lift. The heart gathers Damask rose, lily of the valley and peony into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet touches. White musk in the base ties it to a clean, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also read it as feminine and modern. Montale Crystal Flowers and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

34 Boulevard Saint Germain (Eau de Toilette)

Diptyque · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that starts fresh and green, then settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth. Blackcurrant bud and rose give it a green, fruity, floral freshness. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and amber build a woody, resinous, sweet base. The notes read as one blended whole rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening, leisure, daily wear and the office all draw similar shares. Masculine and feminine votes are close, and a classic character is strong too. Lubin Upper Ten (2015) and Linari Stella Cadente have a close profile.

Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette)

Ralph Lauren · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Melon, cucumber and mandarin orange open it with a cool, juicy fruity-citrus feel. Sage, geranium and basil in the heart add a green, lightly spicy edge, while suede, woods and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster and Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2013 have a close profile.

Skin [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer. Bergamot, honeysuckle and orange blossom give it a fresh, floral start. In the heart, peony and Madagascar vanilla orchid join a sensual skin accord, and the scent softens into something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, salted praliné and white cedarwood leaves a powdery, lightly gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Voters pick it most for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Kylie Cosmetics Cosmic Kylie Jenner (Eau de Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence À L'Ombre des Amandiers have a close profile.

Lemon Line

Mancera · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Lemon Line is a fresh, green men's scent led by lemon, lavender and orange. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Berdoues Tonique and Acqua di Parma Buongiorno have a close profile. It opens with citrus in front, and lavender adds a herbal freshness. In the heart, geranium, amber and white blossoms bring a light, sweet floral touch. White musk and oakmoss at the base soften it and tie it to a calm green finish.

Sì Passione (Eau de Parfum)

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sweetens the fruity freshness of pear and blackcurrant with jasmine, rose and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also sits comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with pear, blackcurrant and pink pepper, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine absolute, heliotrope and rose build a floral body, where the powdery, creamy side becomes clearer. In the base, vanilla sweetness is balanced by cedarwood and Orcanox.

Infusion d'Amande

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Infusion d'Amande is a unisex scent that reads fresh and sweet, with a powdery, creamy almond character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It suits all four seasons, leaning towards fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office use, less so in the evening or for a night out. Bitter almond and heliotrope carry the scent, softened by tonka bean absolute and musk. Bergamot and citrus fruits add freshness, star anise leaves a light spicy trace, and sandalwood anchors it. Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, lightly spiced side that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail. More voters call it feminine, but a good share read it as masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, giving the citrus a green, crisp edge. Cardamom and ginger bring a mild spice to the heart, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. White musk settles underneath as a clean, quiet base. Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri and Heeley Zeste de Gingembre have a close profile.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Eau des Sens (Eau de Toilette)

Diptyque · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, bitter orange and orange blossom in a fresh, citrusy style. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with the sourness of bitter orange softened by the floral side of orange blossom. Angelica and juniper berry add a green, lightly spicy tone, while patchouli leaves a powdery, sweet base. Altogether it reads bright and fruity. Miller Harris Terre d'Iris and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Vanille Insensée

Atelier Cologne · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée is a woody, powdery unisex scent that sets bright citrus and coriander against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine, which keeps it between the two. The top opens fresh and spicy with Italian citron, Russian coriander and Key lime. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, Egyptian jasmine and Slovene oakmoss add a smoky, woody turn. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and English oak settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Arquiste The Architects Club and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Angel Nova (Eau de Parfum)

Mugler · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Nova Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity scent that settles into a sweet, woody base, leaning clearly feminine. The top is lychee and raspberry, which give the fruity freshness first. Damask rose in the heart adds a soft floral touch, and akigalawood with benzoin sweeten the base and close it on a woody note. The synthetic accord gives the whole a smooth, modern feel. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange I Am Trash – Les Fleurs du Déchet and Brecourt L'Amoureuse (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Humaniste

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Nicolaï L'Eau miXte and Boadicea the Victorious Grace have a close profile.

Aswan

8.5

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان is a fresh, fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with coconut, pineapple and citrus notes, and the heart of frangipani, jasmine and ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk lead, while sweet notes push it towards a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some voters also choosing it for work and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Birkholz Mornings in Milano and Jean Couturier Vanilla Exotica have a close profile.

Yaringa

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Parfums d'Elmar Yaringa is a fresh, watery unisex scent suited to spring and summer days, pairing kelp with the sweet creaminess of coconut. The top holds kelp, myrtle, vanilla and coconut, which bring out its aquatic and green side. In the heart, white thyme, cedar, salt and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity touch. The base of woody notes, musk and sweet notes softens everything and closes on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mainly for leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably between the two. Carthusia A'mmare (Eau de Parfum) and Giardino Benessere Salaria have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Italian mandarin orange, Iris pallida and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. A citrusy, green freshness runs through it, backed by galbanum and Tunisian neroli. Iris pallida adds a powdery, creamy softness, while cedarwood, vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settle it onto a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Prada Infusion d'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and La Parfumerie Moderne Belles Rives have a close profile.

L'Homme À la Rose

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is a fresh, rose-led men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. It lasts well and has moderate sillage, so it carries comfortably through the day. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and few pick it for winter. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it modern or feminine. Grapefruit gives it a bright citrus freshness. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute add a floral layer on top, while French sage and Spanish cistus bring a green, lightly resinous edge. Amberwood supplies a woody, slightly sweet base. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited and Byredo Flowerhead (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Muschio Bianco / White Musk

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk is a fresh, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, rose and white musk, and it is unisex. It opens with lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, then keeps its floral line in the heart with jasmine, freesia, cyclamen and clove. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk leave it creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters more often read it as feminine.

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