The Perfume Library

Classic Collection: Voyage à Capri

6.5

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Capri is a light, fresh women's fragrance that moves from yuzu, chamomile and mandarin orange into a floral heart of jasmine and mimosa. The top is citrus-led, with yuzu, chamomile and mandarin orange. Jasmine and mimosa soften the heart with a gentle floral touch. The base of aquatic notes and peach keeps the scent cool while adding a little sweetness. The accords read fresh, citrus, floral, aquatic and green. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. Anomalia Aquatic Ozonic and Bobbi Brown Beach have a close profile.

Tane

6.9

Florascent

Floral · Green · Sweet

Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Thé Blanc

7.0

Florascent · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Thé Blanc is a fresh, light women's fragrance that suits leisure time and the working day. Most voters recommend it for leisure, business and daily wear, and fewer pick it for evening or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the number of votes is small and this is a tentative picture. It opens with vervain and citrus notes, and the heart brings neroli, white tea and osmanthus. Precious woods, gaiac wood and patchouli form a woody base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with green, fruity and lightly spicy tones in the background. Acqua di Parma Osmanthus and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Kyoto Edition - Midori

7.2

Florascent · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Kyoto Edition - Midori is a sweet, spicy floral with a powdery, woody and faintly smoky warmth, made for women. It opens with bergamot, wild mandarin orange and blossoms. At the heart, Japanese jasmine, tuberose, champaca, frangipani and orange blossom form a dense floral bouquet. Vetiver, katsura wood and cedar settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in the evening and on nights out, with leisure and business following. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud Caramel

7.2

Florascent · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Florascent Oud Caramel is a woody, lightly earthy women's oriental that sets a floral opening against a sweet, gourmand character. In the top notes, rose and jasmine sambac give a floral start. Caramel and vanilla in the heart sweeten the scent and bring out its gourmand side. The base of oud, vetiver and sandalwood adds a woody, spicy and animalic depth, and the earthy tone settles in here. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. With its sweet, spicy build, it suits those who like a rich oriental style. Khaltat Aşk (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close note and accord profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Mimosa

6.4

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Mimosa is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance with a green, lightly spicy edge. It opens with the cool, green snap of violet leaf. In the heart, rose and mimosa bring a soft floral note while the aquatic accord keeps things airy. Rosewood and tonka bean sit underneath, sweetening the flowers slightly and giving the base a gentle warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It suits those who want a light, clean floral. Marc Jacobs Daisy Spring and Fragonard Rose Lavande (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Edition de Parfum - Macabah

6.9

Florascent · 2014

Floral · Green · Spicy

Florascent Edition de Parfum - Macabah is a unisex scent that pairs floral and spicy tones with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky character. Bergamot and geranium open fresh and green; in the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom meet cinnamon and ginger, joining floral warmth to spice. The base builds a resinous depth from opoponax, myrrh, frankincense and benzoin, while sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla soften it into a woody, sweet ground. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on anyone. Amouage Epic Woman and Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Medina

7.0

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Medina is a unisex scent that sets spice and woods beneath a fresh, green, floral surface. It begins with jasmine sambac, hyacinth, common sage and mugwort, which give the opening a cool, floral and herbal feel. Patchouli, saffron and spices form the heart and bring an oriental warmth. In the base, orris root, Atlas cedar and vetiver settle into a woody, earthy footing under the citrus-touched freshness. Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit à Marrakech and Mancera Kumkat Wood have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Tishka

7.1

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Tishka is a resinous, oriental women's fragrance that sets spice and sweetness against a floral heart. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best, but it is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with the warm spice of clove, pimento and ginger. Moroccan rose and jasmine sambac soften the heart with a floral note. In the base, orris root, opoponax and benzoin settle the scent into a sweet, resinous finish. Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Fès and Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Voyage à Granada

6.8

Florascent

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Granada is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, softened by oriental and spicy tones and resting on a woody base. It opens with jasmine and orange blossom, which together give the bright, lightly fruity side of white flowers. In the heart, tuberose joins in and makes the floral part fuller and denser. In the base, vanilla and tolu balm take over; the scent turns sweeter and gains a balsamic warmth, while the woody and spicy touches stay in the background. The overall impression is of a floral bouquet shifting into an oriental sweetness. Perfumes with a close profile include Boucheron Boucheron (2011) and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession.

Classic Collection: Voyage à Kyoto

6.7

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Kyoto is a fresh, green floral for women, with citrus and flowers resting on a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Voters suggest it equally for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night out and evening come well behind. It opens with petitgrain, cypress and neroli in a bright, airy start. The heart of champaca and rosewood adds a soft, slightly sweet floral note, and galbanum and vetiver leave a green, woody dry-down. Fruity, spicy and powdery touches stay in the background. D.S. & Durga Hylnds - Foxglove and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Tango

6.7

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Tango is a fresh, green floral made for women, easy to wear from daytime into the evening. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a restrained presence. Voters place it equally in daily wear and evenings, with night out, business and leisure close behind. It opens on wild orchid and gardenia. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and opoponax add a sweet, spicy warmth to the floral core. The base of patchouli and balsamic notes leaves a woody, resinous trail. Mair Botanics Con Valerie and Coty Emeraude (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Shibui

6.3

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Exclusives - Cinnambre

8.5

Florascent · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Florascent Les Exclusives - Cinnambre is a floral fragrance for women that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand and resinous warmth. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, a sparkling citrus note. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build a full floral core, while benzoin and vanilla in the base sweeten it into a powdery, resinous warmth. Spicy and smoky tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits closer to the skin than it projects. Voters rate it well, though the number of votes is small. ID Parfums Jardin de Bali and Esteban Ambrorient have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Ylang

7.4

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Ylang is a floral women's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles on jasmine and Madagascan ylang-ylang. Davana and kumquat give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and Madagascan ylang-ylang lead, and the scent turns floral and sweet. The base holds tuberose and orange blossom, which add a powdery, creamy softness, with a faint spicy, woody and earthy undertone beneath. The citrus freshness never quite disappears. Zara Sublime Epoque and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

Kyoto Edition - Jinko

6.1

Florascent · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Kyoto Edition - Jinko is a unisex scent built around rose, jasmine and oud, with a floral, sweet and spicy character. It opens with rose, cassia and jasmine. In the heart, frankincense, cedar, clove and Turkish rose add a resinous, spicy weight. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with animal tones running through the oriental whole. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Silver Cristal Man have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Voyage à Cannes

7.3

Florascent

Floral · Green · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Cannes is a feminine chypre-leaning perfume with a floral heart, shaded by green, spicy and woody tones. It opens with neroli and citrus notes, a fresh start. Jasmine, rose and mimosa carry the heart, while the green and spicy accords keep their sweetness on a dry line. The base of iris, precious woods and vetiver settles into something woody and earthy. Caron Nocturnes and Hermès Amazone (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kyoto Edition - Sakura

6.6

Florascent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Florascent Kyoto Edition - Sakura is a sweet, spicy floral for women, opening with clove and grapefruit and settling into jasmine, champaca and rosewood. Clove and grapefruit give the top a fruity freshness with a light touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, champaca and rosewood set the floral character. The base of balsamic notes and osmanthus sweetens it, leaving a powdery, creamy and slightly oriental impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes have been cast. It is classed as a feminine scent. Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme Poême (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Pipapo

6.7

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Pipapo is a women's perfume that sets a fresh, floral character over a sweet, woody base. Bulgarian rose and jasmine lead the opening, and tuberose carries the floral texture through the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla take over; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a warm, woody, lightly spicy finish. The animal accord stays in the background and adds depth to the flowers. Its profile is close to Avon Odyssey (Cologne) and Nimerè Succubus.

Kyoto Edition - Tachibana

6.0

Florascent · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Kyoto Edition - Tachibana is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wild mandarin orange, neroli and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated good, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens bright with wild mandarin orange, neroli and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom, osmanthus and petitgrain, adding a floral, green softness. Cypress, hinoki wood and sandalwood form a woody, lightly resinous base underneath.

Iki

6.1

Florascent

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Soflora

6.6

Florascent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Soflora is a fresh, lightly aquatic citrus-floral scent made for women. It opens with a bright, fruity lift of mandarin orange and bitter orange. At the heart, magnolia, jasmine and mimosa bring the floral side forward. Freesia and ambrette seed round it off softly, with a faint spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as tentative. Its fresh, floral build suits easy everyday wear. Florascent Cala Luna and ID Parfums Andalucia Sensuelle have a close profile.

Vanilla #1

6.5

Florascent · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Florascent Vanilla #1 is a gourmand women's fragrance that carries the sweetness of caramel and pastry into bourbon vanilla. The top notes are caramel and pastry, so it opens sweet and dessert-like. Bourbon vanilla sits in the heart, with a floral accord softening the sweetness. In the base, oak wood and tolu balm add a woody, resinous depth, while the spicy accord gives it a warm, slightly sharp edge. Zara 02 Infinite and Xerjoff Mamluk have a close profile.

Ki

5.9

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Green