The Perfume Library

Snow Fairy (Body Spray)

7.6

Lush · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lush Snow Fairy (Body Spray) is a sweet, powdery body spray that leans towards winter and relaxed leisure days; it is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Cotton candy, musk and sweets make up the whole of the scent. The accords run fruity and sweet with a gourmand streak, plus a powdery, slightly synthetic edge. The notes are not split into layers, so it reads as one soft, sugary impression from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter, with spring and fall close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Lush Candy Fluff and Demeter Fragrance Library Cotton Candy (Cologne) have a close profile.

Super Milk (Perfume)

7.5

Lush · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lush Super Milk (Perfume) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy sweetness with a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Winter and fall lean slightly ahead as seasons, with spring close behind and summer chosen less often. It is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with some room for evenings and nights out. The notes are vanilla absolute, caramel, tonka bean absolute and litsea cubeba. Vanilla, caramel and tonka build a sweet, creamy, powdery base, while litsea cubeba adds a bright citrus lift to that sweetness. There is a slightly synthetic sheen to it as well.

Big (Body Spray)

7.7

Lush · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Big (Body Spray) is a fresh, citrusy body spray that suits spring and summer days, with a light floral character that works for women and men alike. Most voters pick spring and summer; autumn comes well behind and winter is chosen least. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some use at the office too. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it feminine more often than anything else, though modern and masculine votes are there as well. Sicilian mandarin orange and neroli give it a bright citrus freshness, orange blossom absolute adds the floral side, and vanilla absolute brings a sweet, creamy softness. Fresh, aquatic and green accords come forward, while fruity, spicy and powdery tones stay in the background. Chambre52 Contre Ta Peau and Mizensir Solar Blossom have a close profile.

What Would Love Do? (Perfume)

7.7

Lush · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush What Would Love Do? (Perfume) is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built on benzoin, mandarin orange and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with summer not far behind, and most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it stays a unisex fragrance. The notes blend into one whole rather than separate stages. Mandarin orange gives a bright citrus freshness, lavender adds a floral, slightly spicy edge, and benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet, oriental warmth. The fruity, sweet side softens the freshness without weighing it down.

Death & Decay (Perfume)

7.3

Lush · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lush Death & Decay is a floral and sweet unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and rose, rounded out by tonka bean absolute. The scent reads as one floral whole: jasmine and ylang-ylang lay down a creamy, powdery base, and rose softens it. Tonka bean absolute adds a gourmand sweetness, while woody and animal accords give that sweetness some depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine to most voters, though it is presented as unisex. Le Couvent Solano and Ajmal Sandal Rose have a close profile.

Furze (Perfume)

6.5

Lush · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Lush Furze is a unisex perfume with a floral, green base softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand warmth, easy to wear in leisure hours and through spring, summer and fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling the room. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller share. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it works in the evening too. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though many see it as modern. The notes read as one whole: coconut and vanilla bring sweetness and creaminess, neroli and mimosa add a powdery, floral lightness, and broom gives a green edge. Fruity and lightly spicy touches round out the soft, sweet picture. Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar and Yves Rocher Cap Nature Vanille have a close profile.

Dear John (Perfume)

7.2

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Dear John is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, spicy and lightly smoky feel, and it sits close to everyday wear. Dear John wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and the office. Seasons are evenly split, with spring slightly ahead of fall, winter and summer. The largest share of voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Pine, lime and coriander give it a fresh, green air. Clove adds spice, while coffee and vetiver pull it towards a smoky, earthy tone. Cedarwood gives the whole a woody, resinous backbone.

Devil's Nightcap / Agglestone

7.6

Lush · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Devil's Nightcap / Agglestone is a unisex scent built on oakmoss, ylang-ylang, sage and orange blossom, where a green, floral side rests on an earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small, so it reads fairly balanced. Oakmoss and sage give it a green, earthy, slightly smoky character. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom pull it towards a sweet floral tone, while the spicy, resinous and powdery touches stay in the background. The overall impression is a warm, woody greenness. Zara Sacred Green Forest and Hervé Gambs Infusion Noire have a close profile.

Moominvalley

7.6

Lush · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Moominvalley is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and lavender against the soft sweetness of sandalwood and vanilla absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the settings it suits best. It reads somewhere between feminine and modern, with masculine votes in the minority. The notes come across as one whole rather than separate layers. Bergamot and lavender give it a fresh, citrusy lift, vanilla absolute sweetens it with a creamy softness, and sandalwood sits underneath as a powdery base. Floral and gourmand touches blend in between. Its profile is close to Mango Linen Vanilla and NIVEA Nivea (2015).

Junk (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Junk is a unisex perfume built on green mandarin orange, rosemary and sage, giving it a fresh, herbal character. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business settings also named. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably in between. Citrus leads the scent: green mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon set a bright frame, while rosemary and sage pull it towards a green, lightly spicy side. Blackcurrant adds a soft, sweet fruitiness. The overall impression is fresh and green. Acqua di Parma Buongiorno and Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino have a close profile.

1000 Kisses Deep (Perfume)

7.3

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush 1000 Kisses Deep is a unisex perfume that sets the fresh, fruity floral side of mandarin orange and osmanthus absolute against the resinous warmth of labdanum and myrrh. The notes layer into one whole: lively mandarin citrus and the floral, lightly fruity sweetness of osmanthus lead, while labdanum and myrrh add a spicy, woody, faintly leathery depth. It carries a gourmand, oriental softness, yet the freshness never retreats. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, summer and spring, and evening and leisure wear stand out. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though it remains a unisex scent.

Fresh As (Perfume)

7.1

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Fresh As is a fresh, citrusy unisex perfume that sets the green brightness of pine needle and Siberian stone pine against the sweet resin of benzoin. The scent reads as a whole: pine needle and Siberian stone pine build a woody-green backbone, while benzoin sweetens it and adds a soft, resinous warmth. Orris root brings a light powdery touch, and tagetes adds something earthy and spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine readings run close, so it sits between the two.

Love (Perfume)

6.3

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Love is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen least. Leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine and modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon grass give it lift, and apple adds a fruity sweetness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral heart of the blend, while cinnamon adds a light spicy warmth. Overall it reads synthetic and gourmand, leaning on a candy-like sweetness.

I'm Home (Perfume)

6.8

Lush · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lush I'm Home is a sweet, gourmand unisex perfume built on benzoin, vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute. The scent reads as a single whole: a creamy vanilla and cocoa sweetness softened by the warmth of resinous benzoin. Spicy, earthy and animal touches balance the sugar and add a smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it moves easily either way. Lush Turmeric Latte (Perfume) and Lush Lord of Misrule (Perfume) have a close profile.

The Bee's Knees (Perfume)

6.7

Lush · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lush The Bee's Knees is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around osmanthus and honey. Osmanthus, honey and neroli form the bright, floral side, with petitgrain and orange blossom lifting it slightly. Against them sit tobacco, hay, smoky notes and earthy notes, while the sensual skin accord leaves a warm, animalic trace. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Gritti Noctem Arabs and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud have a close profile.

The Bug

7.4

Lush · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Lush The Bug is a unisex scent in which sandalwood, labdanum and black pepper lead, with a green, spicy edge set over a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Galbanum gives it a sharp green streak, while black pepper adds spice. Labdanum and elemi resin bring a resinous, faintly smoky weight, and coumarin and sandalwood turn that into a soft, sweet woodiness. Animal and earthy tones stay in the background. Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night and Alexandre.J Oscent White have a close profile.

Tuca Tuca (Perfume)

6.2

Lush · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lush Tuca Tuca is a floral, fruity and sweet perfume built around blackcurrant, ylang-ylang and vanilla, made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant. In the heart, ylang-ylang and vanilla carry that sweetness into a creamy, floral gourmand mood. The base of violet leaf and vetiver settles it onto an earthy, woody and slightly smoky ground, with spicy and powdery touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Black Orchid and Lancôme Hypnôse.

The Smell of Freedom (Perfume)

7.4

Lush · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush The Smell of Freedom is a women's perfume that sets the fresh brightness of neroli, jasmine and lemon grass against the smoky warmth of oud and sandalwood. Citrus and green tones lead: lemon grass and neroli give a crisp start, while jasmine and iris add a soft floral side. Beneath them, oud and sandalwood build a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Royal poinciana adds a further floral touch, and the spicy and earthy accords stay in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and daytime and leisure wear. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Lush Breath of God and Rania J. Cuir Andalou have a close profile.

Imogen Rose (Perfume)

6.5

Lush · 2010

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Imogen Rose pairs rose with iris and vetiver in a floral, green and lightly sweet scent that leans feminine and suits everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily and leisure wear and the office ahead of evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters call it feminine. Rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, while iris adds a powdery softness and basil and bergamot bring a fresh, green side. Tonka bean and ambrette seed deepen the sweetness and spice, and vetiver lays a woody base underneath. Rose leads, but the scent stays dry and powdery rather than heavy.

Kerbside Violet

6.8

Lush · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Kerbside Violet is a green, powdery floral unisex scent that most voters pick for spring, and for daily and leisure wear. Violet leaf absolute gives it a cool, green edge, while jasmine absolute and ylang-ylang pull it towards a sweet floral side. Rosewood adds a woody base, and the earthy and powdery accords keep the scent dry and natural rather than purely sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. After spring, fall and summer follow, with winter well behind. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lush Death & Decay (Perfume) and Une Fleur de Cassie have a close profile.

Guardian of the Forest

7.3

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lush Guardian of the Forest is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green forest air on a woody, resinous and earthy base. Rosewood, oakmoss absolute and cypress together make a dry, cool tree scent. The fresh and green side leads; floral and spicy touches soften it, while the resinous and earthy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for the office. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Vert Mont Perfumery Cor and Rogue Mousse Illuminée share a close profile.

Ginger (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex perfume that suits easygoing days from spring through autumn. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine. The top opens with Sicilian red mandarin, ginger and bergamot, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, mimosa and Kenyan geranium add a floral, green softness. The base settles on oakmoss and sandalwood, woody and slightly powdery, with sweet and oriental touches running through. Amouage Lyric Man and Acca Kappa Mimosa have a close profile.

Orange Blossom (Perfume)

6.7

Lush · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral aimed at women, and it fits easy daily wear best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure and daytime wear lead, with some votes for business and evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Orange blossom and neroli give it a bright floral freshness, while ylang-ylang adds sweetness and softness. Sandalwood, rosewood and beeswax form a woody, powdery, slightly resinous base. Fruity and spicy touches round out the accords.

Honey I Washed the Kids (Perfume)

6.1

Lush

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity