The Perfume Library

Jardin de Bali

6.8

ID Parfums · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Jardin de Bali opens with bergamot and clove, moves into a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang and settles on a sweet vanilla base; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Bergamot's freshness meets the spice of clove, then tuberose and ylang-ylang build a floral heart. Benzoin and vanilla sweeten the base, while fruity, gourmand and powdery accords sit alongside the flowers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Âme Toscane (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

ID Parfums · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

ID Parfums Âme Toscane Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness, and it suits easy daily wear as a feminine scent. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays close without turning heavy. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out are picked less often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, bright and slightly tart. In the heart, freesia, peach and Florentine iris bring a soft floral and fruity layer. In the dry-down, sandalwood, musk and vanilla sweeten it and settle it into a powdery warmth. ID Parfums Âme Toscane Fantaisie Baroque and Les Senteurs Gourmandes Prune Jasmin have a close profile.

Andalucia Sensuelle

6.8

ID Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Andalucia Sensuelle is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings, and it reads mostly feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift. Neroli and orange blossom soften the heart into something floral. The base of patchouli and salt rounds it out, with aquatic, lightly sweet and spicy touches in the background. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia have a close profile.

Siam Flamboyant

7.6

ID Parfums · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Siam Flamboyant opens with mandarin orange and white pepper, settles into frangipani and orange blossom, and ends in a sweet, vanilla-rich feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it classic. The top pairs the fruity brightness of mandarin orange with a light spice from white pepper. In the heart, frangipani and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of Siam benzoin and vanilla leaves a gourmand, sweet, oriental warmth. Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.

Folie Rouge

7.0

ID Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Folie Rouge pairs lipstick and rice powder with orange blossom for a powdery, sweet, floral scent with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and red thyme, then settles into a creamy, powdery floral heart of lipstick, orange blossom and rice powder. White musk, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten it into a warm, gourmand base, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 - La Pureté for Him and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jardin de Sicile

7.4

ID Parfums · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Jardin de Sicile opens on bitter orange and lemon, then moves into lemon blossom, violet and pistachio leaf: a fresh, green-floral scent for women that has been discontinued. Citrus and fresh accords lead, with the floral and green side close behind. In the base, vanilla and honey sweeten the scent while patchouli adds an earthy depth that keeps it from turning sugary. Fruity and lightly spicy touches add colour without weighing it down. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Jardin d'Antalya

6.5

ID Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Jardin d'Antalya is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom and coriander into a floral heart of damask rose and violet; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and coriander, giving a spicy, citrusy freshness. Damask rose and violet take over in the heart, building a floral, powdery feel. In the base, patchouli and vanilla sweeten the scent, and the gourmand and fruity touches become clearer there. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with the office close behind. Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe and Yves Rocher Mon Evidence have a close profile.

Éclat Éternel

6.7

ID Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Éclat Éternel pairs the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot with a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute, a fresh feminine floral that has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, giving a citrusy, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward. Cashmere wood lays a woody base, while vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out come after. It reads feminine. Atkinsons Jasmine in Tangerine and Ellis Brooklyn Sci Fi have a close profile.

Eclat d'Orient

7.0

ID Parfums · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Eclat d'Orient is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and citrusy with yuzu, freesia and bergamot. In the heart, wild jasmine, bamboo, rice leaf and almond blossom bring a soft, floral, slightly green feel. Sandalwood and white musk close it on a powdery, woody warmth, while fruity and gourmand touches keep the sweetness in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and work leading the occasions. It reads feminine. Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy and Nina Ricci Ricci Ricci have a close profile.

Pour L'Amour de L'Inde (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

ID Parfums · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

ID Parfums Pour L'Amour de L'Inde Eau de Toilette is a powdery oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spice and wood; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, rose and tagetes. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, Jasminum auriculatum and Indian cardamom add a warm, spicy, woody layer to the floral core. Vanilla sweetness dominates the base, softened by musk and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring trailing behind. Evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Moschino Moschino and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

Âme Toscane Fantaisie Baroque

7.0

ID Parfums · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Âme Toscane Fantaisie Baroque pairs blackcurrant and peach with a heart of magnolia, freesia and Florentine iris, making a sweet, powdery floral for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It suits daytime wear as readily as evenings out. It opens with blackcurrant and peach in a fruity, sweet start. The heart turns floral and powdery with magnolia, freesia and Florentine iris. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood dries down soft and gourmand. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords.

Gandali

6.5

ID Parfums · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

ID Parfums Gandali pairs the fresh sweetness of passion fruit, strawberry and pomegranate with a floral heart and a vanilla base; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, strawberry and pomegranate, giving a fruity, sweet freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose and lily of the valley add a floral, slightly powdery softness. Vanilla and sandalwood in the base sweeten and warm it. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background. Voters find its longevity moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle and M. Micallef Soleil Passion (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Âme Toscane Renaissance

7.4

ID Parfums

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Âme Toscane Renaissance pairs peach, magnolia and Florentine iris with musk and vanilla, giving a powdery, fruity floral made for women; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Summer and spring get the most votes, with fall close behind; daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail a little. Peach brings a fruity sweetness at the start. In the heart, magnolia and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery face, and in the base musk and vanilla move it toward a creamy, gourmand warmth. The overall feel is sweet and soft, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Fantaisie Baroque and Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid have a close profile.

Vertige

6.7

ID Parfums · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Vertige is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with grapefruit and blackcurrant and softens into freesia, rose and iris; it has been discontinued. The opening of grapefruit, blackcurrant, mandarin orange and apple gives a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, freesia, rose and iris bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of white musk, sandalwood, benzoin and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it on a chypre footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. With few ratings, these values give an impression rather than a firm verdict. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Fizz and Nicolaï Petit Ange have a close profile.

Cap d'Ambre

7.7

ID Parfums · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tentation de Violettes

6.1

ID Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Green

ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes is a fresh, powdery floral that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and raspberry leaf, which give it a fruity, green freshness. Violet and wisteria lead the heart, and heliotrope and orris root settle the base into a powdery, sweet line. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work. It reads feminine. Jo Malone Wisteria & Violet and Guerlain Météorites have a close profile.

Rêve de Bahia

6.8

ID Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Rêve de Bahia pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, floral tropical mood; it is made for women, sits close to everyday wear, and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters place it in daily, leisure and business settings, with evening use well behind. It opens on lemon zest, bitter orange and caipirinha, then moves into a floral, fruity softness built on lily, jasmine sambac and coconut water. Tropical woods and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a gourmand warmth. Boucheron Place Vendôme White Gold and Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir have a close profile.

Oh Délice!

7.0

ID Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

ID Parfums Oh Délice! is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens on cherry and pink pepper and settles into praliné, vanilla and tonka bean, with a fresh, fruity edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for the office. It reads clearly feminine. The top is cherry with pink pepper, a fruity freshness sharpened by a little spice. Rose and star jasmine in the heart add a soft floral note. Tonka bean, praliné, vanilla and osmanthus carry the base, and it dries down sweet and gourmand. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic and Zara Cherry Bomb have a close profile.

Ilaya

7.3

ID Parfums · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

ID Parfums Ilaya is a sweet, spicy floral for women that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom open with a spiced edge, while jasmine and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. The base of Somalian frankincense, benzoin, Somalian myrrh and mocha leaves a resinous, smoky, gourmand warmth. A powdery, oriental feel runs alongside throughout. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening and daytime wear get similar weight. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine have a close profile.

Andalucía

7.4

ID Parfums · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Andalucía is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance built around bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. It is classed as a women's perfume, and its fresh, citrus-led character suits relaxed everyday wear. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, rosemary and thyme, lightly spicy and green. In the heart, Spanish orange blossom absolute and neroli add a soft floral note. The base of labdanum, sandalwood and cedar settles it into a warm, woody chypre feel. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Iceberg (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Secrets de Hammam

7.3

ID Parfums · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

ID Parfums Secrets de Hammam is a floral, sweet oriental for women, with woody and spicy touches running through it. Longevity is rated moderate, though with few votes that rating is only a rough guide. The perfume has been discontinued and is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral side while cedar adds a woody frame. The base of patchouli, amber, musk, benzoin and sandalwood settles it into something sweet, warm and soft. Love, the Key to Life and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Fleurs de Kyoto

7.7

ID Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

ID Parfums Fleurs de Kyoto is a fresh, floral scent built on nashi pear, cherry blossom and blond woods, made for women and light and sweet in feel. Nashi pear opens with a cool, fruity freshness, and cherry blossom carries the floral heart. Blond woods settle underneath, giving the scent a woody, creamy base, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Without votes on season or occasion, there is little to say about when it suits best. Fleurs de Kyoto has been discontinued. Harry Lehmann Kyoto and Yves Rocher Cerisier have a close profile.

Sorrentina

6.6

ID Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Sorrentina is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that softens its bright opening with a green, floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its strength and longevity sit at a moderate level, and the sillage stays measured. With no season or occasion votes to go on, little can be said about timing, but the light, fresh build suggests easy everyday wear. It opens with lemon and bergamot beside lily of the valley for a bright freshness. In the heart, magnolia, cyclamen and violet leaf build a floral-green feel, with fig adding a fruity sweetness. White musk, cedar and heliotrope finish it in the base with a powdery, lightly woody softness.

Terre Inca

6.8

ID Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

ID Parfums Terre Inca is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon, grapefruit and bergamot against the warmth of roasted cocoa and coffee; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart turns sweeter as roasted cocoa and coffee come forward, giving it a gourmand, creamy side. The base rests on cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver, a woody, earthy and slightly smoky foundation, with spicy and resinous touches keeping it warm. For men who want fresh citrus together with a gourmand warmth, it sits close in profile to Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme and Alexandre.J -E- 3.