The Perfume Library

Patchouli Paris

8.0

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Patchouli Paris is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around patchouli and iris, settling into a powdery, creamy finish of vanilla and musk. It opens with a bright flash of aldehydes, then iris and patchouli take over. The earthy patchouli is softened by the powdery side of the iris, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. The base of musk, vanilla and ambergris sweetens the scent and closes it with a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is worn at leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Céladon and Guerlain Iris Ganache have a close profile.

Moment de Bonheur

7.0

Yves Rocher · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity sides are softened by a light sweetness, and it sits close to everyday wear. The notes gather around May rose and geranium, while patchouli and cedarwood give the floral side a woody footing. A powdery touch runs through the accords, so the whole reads clean and airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays near the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine.

Lustre

8.0

Amouage · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Lustre is a unisex scent that opens with iris and cardamom and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody base of vanilla and resins. Lustre's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. It begins with a powdery, spicy opening of iris and cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody body. The base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweetens it into a creamy, smoky, resinous finish. Carner Ambar del Sur and LM Parfums Ambre Bohème have a close profile.

Red Door (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Elizabeth Arden · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity and sweet scent led by peach, rose and tuberose. It opens with peach, plum and rose, joined by orange blossom and violet. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang build out the floral core while honey adds sweetness. The base closes warm, woody and powdery, with sandalwood, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out over summer or the office. Its character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red (Eau de Toilette) and Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fakhar Lattafa Women / فخر لطافة للنساء (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Women / فخر لطافة للنساء Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. It opens on orange blossom, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine and tuberose. In the base, patchouli and vetiver settle the fruity sweetness onto an earthy footing, while the powdery and creamy accords soften the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters find it feminine. Givenchy L'Interdit (2019) (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy L'Interdit (2018) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Féminité du Bois (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Shiseido · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Féminité du Bois Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody women's scent with floral and fruity sides; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer least. It is chosen mostly for evening and nights out, less for daytime or the office. It reads feminine, with a classic feel. Sandalwood and cedarwood build the woody base, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove add spice. Honey and beeswax deepen the sweetness, and plum and peach bring a soft fruitiness. Rose, violet and orange blossom carry the floral side, and musk leaves a warm, powdery finish.

For Her Musc Collection

8.0

Narciso Rodriguez · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on musk, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer less favoured. Its use spreads from daytime to evenings and the office, and most voters call it feminine. The scent reads fresh and floral overall. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom lead, while musk softens them onto a powdery base. It is noticeably sweet, with spicy, woody and faintly animal touches in the background. Jōvan White Musk for Women and Chabaud Innocente Fragilité have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Caron · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Parfum Sacré suits fall and winter evenings, a sweet, spicy and resinous feminine scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. The top opens spicy with pepper, cardamom, clove and cinnamon, while lemon and coriander lighten it slightly. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the base, vanilla, myrrh and amber leave a sweet, powdery, smoky warmth. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Estēe Lauder Spellbound (1991) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nuit de Tubéreuse

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Nuit de Tubéreuse is a spicy-sweet floral built around tuberose, ylang-ylang and rose, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out; the majority find it feminine. It opens with pepper, pink pepper, cardamom and mandarin orange for a spiced brightness. The heart softens with tuberose and ylang-ylang, joined by mango and orange blossom. Benzoin, sandalwood and musk in the base settle it into a woody, sweet, powdery finish. Fendi Theorema (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums Reckless (Parfum) have a close profile.

Amberlievable

8.0

Astrophil & Stella · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable is a unisex amber scent that pairs floral sweetness with woody resin, powdery and creamy throughout. It opens with orange blossom and bergamot, then moves into a spicy, resinous warmth built on opoponax, amber, ylang-ylang and elemi resin. The base leans on cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, and it dries down sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though many wear it for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as in between. Xerjoff Amber Star and Moresque Seta have a close profile.

Dita von Teese

7.0

Dita von Teese · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dita von Teese by Dita von Teese opens with bergamot, peony and Madagascar pepper, then moves into Bulgarian rose and jasmine as a sweet, spicy floral for women; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and peony give a light brightness at first, and the pepper adds spice. At the heart, Bulgarian rose, tiaré and jasmine fill out the floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, gaiac wood and sandalwood settles the sweetness into a powdery, woody, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters choose fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic.

Oxygène

7.5

Lanvin · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lanvin Oxygène is a fresh, aquatic floral with a sweet, powdery and faintly creamy softness, suited to everyday wear, and it has been discontinued. Pepper and bergamot open it clean and lightly spicy. In the heart, gardenia, rose and milk add a soft floral note. Iris, musk and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. It mostly reads feminine. The Harmonist Yin Transformation (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Jacquard have a close profile.

Vahina

7.5

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Vahina is a unisex scent that sets sweet, powdery vanilla beneath citrus and white flowers, leaning towards the feminine. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm trail. Half of voters read it as feminine, and many find it modern. Neroli, mandarin and bergamot give a fresh, citrusy start. Jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral heart. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the base into a creamy, sweet finish.

Easy for Ecstasy / Pure

7.5

Philly & Phill · 2013

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Philly & Phill Easy for Ecstasy / Pure is a fresh, soft unisex scent built on white musk, amber, cedarwood and musk, easy to wear for leisure and daytime. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall for it, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits in between. White musk comes first, then amber and cedarwood form the heart, and musk settles underneath. Fresh and sweet accords lead, joined by woody, powdery and creamy tones, while the spicy and animal sides stay in the background. Toni Gard Toni and Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber have a close profile.

American Cream (Perfume)

7.5

Lush · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lush American Cream is a creamy, sweet women's perfume built around vanilla absolute and strawberry. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. Siam benzoin backs the vanilla absolute, giving a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Strawberry adds a light fruity note, while lavender and clary sage bring a floral, spicy edge. A powdery, slightly synthetic touch runs through the accords. L'Erbolario Mandorla and Chabaud Lait de Vanille have a close profile.

Calamity J.

7.5

Juliette Has A Gun · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Calamity J. is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance that pairs the warmth of cinnamon with patchouli, iris and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon's spicy warmth. In the heart, patchouli and iris lay down an earthy, powdery ground. The base adds an animal depth through labdanum, castoreum and civet, while vanilla sweetens and softens it. The floral and oriental character is shaded by a smoky tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Séville à l'Aube

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l'Aube is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lavender and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, petitgrain and aldehydes, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. The heart carries orange blossom, jasmine and white blossoms, softened by benzoin and beeswax. Frankincense, amber and resins leave a sweet, powdery warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits daytime, leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Hiram Green Tryst have a close profile.

Aperitivo Milanese Porta Nuova

8.0

Trussardi · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Trussardi Aperitivo Milanese Porta Nuova is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of Calabrian bergamot and Italian neroli against the sweetness of amaretto and vanilla. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian neroli and mandarin orange leaf, giving a citrus lift. In the heart, heliotrope, iris and amaretto turn it powdery and gourmand, and the base of vanilla, benzoin and amber settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. In the character votes, the feminine side comes out ahead.

Sublime (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Jean Patou · 1992

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jean Patou Sublime Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with sweet, spicy and powdery sides, a classic feminine scent that has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, mandarin orange and coriander over green notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, lily and ylang-ylang, with orris root adding a powdery softness. The base settles into a woody, sweet and animalic warmth of vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Many find it feminine and classic. Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Iperborea

7.5

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Iris Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around iris and ylang-ylang, brightened by bergamot and mandarin, with a powdery, chypre feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with star anise, bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange, giving a fresh, lightly spicy brightness. In the heart, iris and ylang-ylang bring a floral, powdery side. The base of patchouli, vanilla and oakmoss settles into a woody, sweet, chypre finish.

Louve

7.5

Serge Lutens · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Serge Lutens Louve is a unisex scent where almond, vanilla and amber meet a sweet, gourmand, powdery floral core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters recommend Louve for winter and fall, and choose it for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is unisex, more than half of voters read it as feminine. Almond leads at the top. In the heart, jasmine, rose and musk form a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, resins and amber sweeten and warm the scent. Fruity, spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Bottega del Profumo Via del Corso, Roma and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum have a close profile.

Allende

6.5

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Xerjoff Allende is a soft unisex scent that sets a creamy, gourmand sweetness over a floral frame, with a powdery finish. Allende lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the most mentioned uses. Most voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. It opens with magnolia and Bourbon vanilla. Cocoa joins in the heart, and the vanilla carries on into the base. The scent stays sweet, creamy and powdery from start to finish, with the floral side coming from the magnolia and the gourmand side gathered in the cocoa and vanilla. Theodoros Kalotinis Velvet Chocolate and Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies have a close profile.

Orchid Soleil (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Tom Ford · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral built around orchid, tuberose and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, cypress and bitter orange, a spicy and slightly bitter start. The heart of red spiderlily and tuberose gives it a floral body. In the base, orchid, patchouli, chestnut cream and vanilla settle it into a creamy, oriental warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Seasonal votes are spread fairly evenly, with fall slightly ahead, and it is picked most for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Franck Boclet Cocaïne and Widian Hili have a close profile.