The Perfume Library

33 perfumes

Aura 1968 / Aura

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Aura 1968 / Aura is a women's scent built on angelica, neroli and lemon grass, with a fresh, green, citrusy character that suits spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn trails behind and winter is chosen least. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. As a whole it smells fresh and citrusy. Neroli and lemon grass brighten it, angelica adds a green, spicy edge, and Swiss stone pine gives a woody, slightly earthy base.

Vanilla Nuvola / Nuvola

6.7

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Vanilla Nuvola / Nuvola is a sweet, creamy scent for women built on ylang-ylang, sandalwood and vanilla. The notes aren't split into layers; the scent moves as one piece from start to finish. Floral ylang-ylang and vanilla sweetness come forward, while sandalwood softens them with a woody, powdery base. A fresh, citrusy lift and a light spicy touch sit thinly over the gourmand core. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as quiet. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It is mostly seen as feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia and Hermès Vanille Galante have a close profile.

Men Cedarwood / Uomo

7.2

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farfalla Men Cedarwood / Uomo is a fresh, green and lightly woody men's scent built on mint, citrus notes and grass, leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick summer and spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most, with sport close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it smells crisp: mint and citrus bring the coolness, while grass adds a green edge. A fruity softness, some spice, and woody and resinous tones sit quietly in the background. Anyone after a similar profile could look at Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte and Massimo Dutti Island Accord.

Waldzauber

7.7

Farfalla

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Farfalla Waldzauber is a fresh, green unisex scent that smells of conifer forest, woody and resinous in character. The notes have no top, heart or base split; the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Spruce needle, balsam fir, silver fir and Swiss stone pine build a green, resinous air, while cedarwood grounds it with a woody base. The spicy accord keeps it from turning sweet. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it suits anyone. Mair Botanics Zirbenkiefer and Nissaba Les Alpes have a close profile.

Swan

6.8

Farfalla · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Swan is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on sandalwood, iris, vanilla, rose attar and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Swan is a light scent: both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daytime and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Bergamot brings a citrus and green freshness, while rose attar and iris give it a floral, powdery side. Sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a woody, softly sweet base, with spicy and oriental touches in the background. Rania J. Musc Moschus and Nicolas de Barry Sissi Imperatrice have a close profile.

Nomad / Terres d'Aventure

6.7

Farfalla · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Nomad / Terres d'Aventure is a fresh, citrusy and green feminine scent built on mandarin orange, iris, geranium and vetiver. It leans towards everyday wear: voters link it mostly with summer and spring, and with leisure, daytime and office use. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. As a whole it smells fresh and citrusy. Mandarin orange adds brightness, while geranium and iris bring a floral, slightly green side. Vetiver grounds it with spicy, woody and resinous tones.

Shandrani

5.5

Farfalla

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Farfalla Shandrani is a discontinued women's perfume with a floral, sweet character, deepened by spice and wood. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening a smaller share. It opens on rose attar, tuberose and jasmine sambac in a floral start. In the heart, clove, cardamom and spikenard add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, osmanthus and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down onto a woody, powdery ground.

Marala

7.0

Farfalla · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Farfalla Marala is a feminine scent that softens the floral weight of tuberose with a resinous, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind; daily wear and leisure lead, while business and evening settings also suit it. Tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side. Cistus, labdanum and tolu balm add a resinous, sweet warmth, and the accords bring in a fresh streak, some spice and a woody backdrop. The overall impression is powdery and oriental.

Anima

6.3

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Anima is a discontinued women's perfume that pairs the fresh citrus of grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange with mimosa and orange blossom. It opens with three citrus notes together: grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange. A floral heart of mimosa and orange blossom follows. In the base, precious woods and benzoin settle the scent onto a woody footing and sweeten it slightly. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a soft scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine. Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense and Weleda Jardin de Vie - Agrume have a close profile.

Femme Sauvage

6.9

Farfalla · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farfalla Femme Sauvage is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business settings, and few see it as an evening scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Citrus fruits and neroli give it a bright start, while violet leaf and angelica root add a green, earthy edge. Pink pepper brings a light spice, and sandalwood, benzoin and iris settle the scent into a woody, resinous base.

Mandarine

7.4

Farfalla · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Farfalla Mandarine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits daytime and relaxed moments. Mandarin orange and lemon set the main line, while vanilla softens that bright fruitiness with a sweet, creamy touch. Fresh, citrus and fruity accords lead, and the sweetness stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays light. Voters pick it most for daytime, leisure and business settings, with some choosing it for sport too. Being unisex, it works on men and women alike.

Nerola

5.8

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Nerola is a fresh, floral women's scent built around neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Iris, rose attar and lemon balm sit alongside the neroli and orange blossom. As a whole it reads fresh, citrusy and green, with a fruity side and a light spicy touch, all softened by a powdery tone. Longevity is rated weak, so it may need reapplying during the day. Its light, clean character is aimed at women. Caudalie Thé des Vignes and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Alpine Blue

7.6

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farfalla Alpine Blue is a fresh, green unisex scent with a cool, clean character that recalls mountain air. Mint and balsam fir lead, while lemon and grapefruit add a bright citrus lift. Iris softens the whole with a faintly powdery touch. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, with spicy, woody and resinous tones staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room, though the small number of ratings means these impressions are tentative. Angela Ciampagna Aer and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Ikar have a close profile.

Optimist / Optimiste

6.7

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Optimist / Optimiste is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, its green and floral side softened by a light sweetness. Lemon and neroli keep it bright, while melissa and peppermint add a green coolness. Ginger brings a touch of spice, and patchouli stays in the background beneath the sparkle. Fruity and sweet accents take off any sharpness, so the scent never turns heavy. Its longevity is moderate, though the rating rests on very few votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits easy daytime wear. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus have a close profile.

Frangipani (Eau de Cologne)

6.2

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Farfalla Frangipani Eau de Cologne is a fresh, sweet floral for women, pairing frangipani and champaca with the brightness of orange. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Only a few voters have rated it, so treat this as a rough guide. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Orange brings a citrusy, fruity freshness, frangipani and champaca carry the floral side, iris adds a soft, powdery touch, and benzoin leaves a sweet, creamy warmth.

Hippie Rose

6.9

Farfalla

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farfalla Hippie Rose is a fresh, citrusy floral built around tuberose, neroli and bergamot, made for women. The notes come as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Tuberose and neroli form the floral body, while bergamot and melissa add a bright, citrus freshness on top of it. Benzoin sweetens the scent and gives it a soft, resinous touch, and spicy, woody, earthy and leathery shades stay in the background. There is no information on how long it lasts, how far it carries or which seasons suit it.