The Perfume Library

Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets a gourmand, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Most see it as feminine. The top is plum, apricot, coconut, pimento and bitter almond, so it opens with fruit and almond sweetness softened by spice. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, rose and jasmine sambac. It closes on vanilla and sandalwood, creamy, powdery and woody. Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Love Don't Be Shy (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and gourmand feel, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, neroli, honeysuckle and orange blossom absolute form a floral frame, with a fruity touch alongside. Marshmallow and amber pull that frame towards a sugary, soft, creamy warmth. The notes read as one whole from start to finish; Avapari Rose Marshmallow and Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse have a close profile.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kayali · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and Madagascar vanilla orchid open it; the heart holds vanilla absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and vanilla. In the base, brown sugar, amberwood and patchouli deepen the sweetness while musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is a distant choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear.

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Burberry · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent led by cocoa and vanilla, with ginger and lavender alongside; it is made for women and leans towards fall and winter. Cocoa and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, and vanilla absolute makes that texture softer and denser. Ginger adds a spicy warmth, while lavender brings a light, floral-aromatic freshness. The gourmand side dominates and the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evening, daily and leisure wear get almost equal shares. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Câline Noblesse Royale and Armaf Lionheart Woman have a close profile.

This Is Her!

7.6

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, lightly gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most lean towards autumn and winter, though spring suits it too. It sits closest to daily and leisure wear, with room for the office as well. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Jasmine sambac, sandalwood, chestnut, pink pepper and vanilla form its core. The fresh, floral side comes through the jasmine, while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla and chestnut give a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood steadies it on a woody, powdery base.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sunshine Woman

8.1

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Sunshine Woman is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a gourmand lean, set on a smoky woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant liqueur, almond and davana, a fruity, sweet start. The heart of vanilla, osmanthus absolute, jasmine and magnolia turns creamy and floral. In the base, papyrus, patchouli, cade juniper and Virginia tobacco add a spicy, smoky woodiness, while the powdery, oriental side stays present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, though evening and night out follow close. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Avapari Virginia Tobacco and Balenciaga Cristobal.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer less favoured. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings out, and it reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it brightly, while freesia and rose set the floral heart. In the base, woods, almond and white musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée and Paul & Joe Blanc have a close profile.

Dama Bianca (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum pairs Florentine orris, violet and Zanzibar vanilla in a fresh, powdery floral with a light gourmand streak. Dama Bianca is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office votes as well. Most voters read it as clearly feminine, yet with a modern side. It opens with Florentine orris, lime and Chinese kumquat, a citrusy freshness. The heart of violet, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and lilac gives a floral, powdery body. In the base, Zanzibar vanilla, burnt malt and white musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and sandalwood add a woody ground.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade 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.

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

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.

La Belle

8.0

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.

Le Bain (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Joop! · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Joop! Le Bain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly spicy gourmand side, made for women. It opens bright with orange blossom, lemon and bergamot lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side while cedar and sandalwood add a woody base. The dry-down sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and amber into an oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk finish it with a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

Duchessa

8.5

Gritti · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check. It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.

Cinéma (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-gourmand that pairs the fresh opening of almond, clementine and cyclamen with the sweet, powdery warmth of jasmine sambac, amaryllis and vanilla. Cinéma has been discontinued. Most voters find it feminine, and autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind. Evening, daily and leisure wear are nearly even. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens with almond and clementine, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness softened by cyclamen. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac and amaryllis add a floral body. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and white musk come forward, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Kenzo Amour

8.2

Kenzo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy, gently woody gourmand side, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with white tea and rice steam, then moves into a heart of frangipani, cherry blossom and heliotrope. The base of vanilla, white musk, thanaka wood and frankincense softens it and turns it sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar have a close profile.