The Perfume Library

Chance (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chanel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral heart, and it suits daily wear. It opens with hyacinth, iris, pineapple and pink pepper, which give it a fresh, green and fruity feel. In the heart, jasmine and citrus fruits carry the floral side forward. The base of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and musk closes it on a woody, powdery note with a soft sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, suited to spring and summer days and to casual or office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; few choose winter. Leisure, daytime and business use lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, which give a bright, fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a green, spicy fougère feel. In the base, tobacco, tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994) and Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy have a close profile.

Spirito Fiorentino

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tiziana Terenzi Spirito Fiorentino is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy character balanced by leathery woods. It opens with orange, jasmine, purple lily and Italian saffron. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and ambergris carry the floral sweetness along. The base is led by Tuscan leather, sandalwood, amber and birch, and the accords also include smoky and oriental tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Lattafa Maahir and Montale Arabians.

Girl of Now

7.6

Elie Saab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now is a sweet, gourmand floral that leans towards autumn and winter and reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, roasted pistachio and pear open it with a fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, almond and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of almond milk, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Chanel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and sandalwood. Grapefruit and mandarin orange bring citrus brightness, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity sweetness. Jasmine, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose form the floral core, and sandalwood and musk carry it into a creamy, soft woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Dior Grand Bal and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral scent in which orchid, jasmine and honey meet a vanilla and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. The top has mandarin orange, honey, vanilla and bergamot, so the first spray is fruity and sweet. In the heart, jasmine absolute, Cattleya orchid, magnolia and orange blossom carry the floral side. The base of labdanum, myrrh and sandalwood closes it with a spicy, woody, powdery warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Fille de Berlin (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Vanille West Indies

8.3

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, carrying vanilla in both the top and the base, with orchid and caramel alongside. It opens with orchid and vanilla together, and in the heart vanilla blossom pushes it toward a floral, powdery side. The base settles into caramel and vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent. The powdery touch keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It leans toward leisure time and evenings, and most see it as feminine. Mazzolari Vaniglia and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Choco Musk / شوكو مسك (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Al Rehab

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Choco Musk / شوكو مسك Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, leisure time and evenings best. The scent is gourmand from start to finish: chocolate and vanilla lead, musk softens that sweetness and settles it onto a powdery base, while white blossoms stay in the background. The synthetic and oriental accents give it a warm, dense feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and summer is rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear dominate, and it reads more feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace and El Nabil Musc Halima have a close profile.

Invasion Barbare

8.1

Parfums MDCI · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic. The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Dulcis in Fundo

8.0

Profumum Roma · 2001

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Sun Bleached

7.5

Une Nuit Nomade · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached is a fresh, powdery women's scent that pairs bergamot, cardamom and linen with a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters pick spring and summer. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings out. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number find it modern. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, a bright and lightly spicy start with ambrette seed alongside. In the heart, white blossoms and linen give a clean, laundered feel. The base of myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk settles it into a creamy, gently sweet finish.

Amethyst

7.6

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Amethyst is a unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and oud against the sweetness of amber and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and its value for money scores high. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it leans both ways. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper; the heart of Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and jasmine then adds a floral weight. In the base, oud, amber and vanilla turn it sweet, spicy and woody. Adamo Amatus / Numero IV and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Ristretto Intense Café

7.9

Montale · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Ristretto Intense Café is a unisex scent that pairs coffee and rose water with the sweetness of toffee and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with rose water and coffee, and the heart holds coffee bean and rose. As it dries, white musk, toffee, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand softness. The floral and spicy accords stay in the background. Les Perles D'Orient Cafè d'Orient and Mazzolari Black Coffee have a close profile.

Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Boucheron · 1998

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Jaïpur Homme Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against a sweet, spicy, powdery oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with lime, lemon and bergamot, brightened by cardamom. Towards the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and jasmine come forward, with amber softening the sweetness. The base of clove, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a woody, creamy trail.

Supremacy Collector's Edition

8.2

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Collector's Edition is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity opening of apple, bergamot and pineapple on a smoky, woody ground of birch and oakmoss. It opens with apple, bergamot, pineapple and white blossoms, a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet fruit edge. In the heart, birch, orange blossom and amber bring floral and spicy tones together with a smoky streak. The base of musk, oakmoss and ambergris dries down woody and soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and many find it modern. Zimaya Sharaf the Club and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Myslf Le Parfum

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum is a fresh, floral men's fragrance built around black pepper, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with black pepper adding a spicy edge, while Tunisian orange blossom absolute brings a floral, creamy heart. In the base, woods and Bourbon vanilla settle it into a woody, sweet softness. Fresh and floral accords lead, with a synthetic quality running through the character. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans slightly more towards daily, leisure and business wear than evening or night out. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and AllSaints Flora Mortis have a close profile.

Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byredo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Black Saffron Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of saffron and juniper berry against black violet and leather. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes point to fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions it is picked for. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. The top opens with juniper berry, saffron and honey pomelo, fresh, spicy and lightly sweet. The heart of black violet, leather and rose turns floral and leathery. The base of blond woods, raspberry and vetiver settles into a woody, fruity sweetness. Killer Oud Nights of Arabia and The Woods Collection Glow have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette is a clean, fresh and lightly powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. It reads as both feminine and masculine, with the feminine vote slightly ahead. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot give it a bright citrus start, softened by lily of the valley and mock-orange into a floral, green lightness. Musk and woods form a plain, powdery, woody base underneath, while the aquatic accord keeps the whole thing clean.

L'Heure Bleue (2026)

6.5

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built on neroli, pear and iris over vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern. It opens with neroli, pear and ozonic notes that give it a bright, slightly aquatic freshness. In the heart, orris butter and iris add a soft, powdery feel, with jasmine rounding out the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens it, and ambroxan and musk leave a creamy finish. Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Roi d'Orient

7.9

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Roi d'Orient is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built on Arabian amber, white pepper and musk. Arabian amber leads at the top, white pepper adds spice in the heart, and musk softens everything at the base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with powdery, creamy and resinous touches that give it a warm, dense texture. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It reads masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Santal Musc and Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre have a close profile.

Ginger

8.6

Widian · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Widian Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with floral, lightly sweet and spicy touches resting on a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads the votes, followed by modern. It opens with the brightness of lemon, bergamot and ginger. Violet and magnolia give the heart a soft floral turn, and sandalwood, patchouli and Ambrox close it on a warm, woody base. Moudon Eclipse and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.