The Perfume Library

Givenchy · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum is a men's scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a fresh, sweet opening on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs French sage with Guatemala cardamom for a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, French narcissus absolute meets three vetivers, and the base of Himalayan cedar, Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute turns creamy, woody and softly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best while also working for daily and office wear. Its character reads mostly masculine and modern.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Marfa (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Memo Paris · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Marfa Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent that turns sweet, creamy and powdery, with a unisex label but a mostly feminine character. Mandarin orange and peach open with a fresh fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Indian tuberose absolute build a rich, creamy floral. The base softens it with white musk, sandalwood and vanilla, while tonka bean absolute deepens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern and classic. It leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure time and evenings out. Lubin Princesses de Malabar and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Craze (Eau de Parfum)

Armaf

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Craze Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cumin and heliotrope, then moves to lavender, jasmine, sage and bitter almond in the heart. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla form the base. A gourmand, creamy sweetness sits over the spice, with the woody and powdery sides in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure and work. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Maison Alhambra Perseus have a close profile.

Very Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh, fruity opening of currant and lychee with the sweet, creamy warmth of rose and Bourbon vanilla, a modern scent made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern. It opens with currant and lychee, fresh and fruity. Rose gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery sweetness, and vetiver steadies it with a light earthy, woody edge. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet.

Oud Mood (Eau de Parfum)

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Oud Mood Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet unisex oud that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is chosen less for the office or for summer. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon for a spicy warmth. In the heart, leather, sandalwood and oud build a woody, smoky body, and in the base vanilla and amber sweeten it into a resinous, gourmand warmth.

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Guerlain Cherry Blossom and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.1

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum pairs Iris pallida with Italian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, giving a fresh, powdery, woody unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, while winter gets the smallest share. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out chosen less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though classic and modern both get votes too. Citrus fruits and mandarin open it up with a bright lift, and neroli carries that into a soft floral note. Iris pallida sets the powdery, creamy core; cedarwood adds a dry woody frame, and musk and Siam benzoin leave a warm, smooth base. A green touch stays in the background throughout.

Blossom Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Amouage · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Blossom Love Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral, feminine scent that most voters wear in spring and in relaxed, leisure settings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Spring leads, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is worn from daytime to evening and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose liqueur and cherry blossom nectar, then moves to vanilla, ylang-ylang and amaretto in the heart. A base of tonka bean, cashmeran and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with the fruity side never far away.

Roses Musk (Eau de Parfum)

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Montale Roses Musk Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume with a powdery, softly sweet side, and it reads as a feminine scent. Rose leads the opening, and jasmine rounds out the floral heart. Amber and musk in the base sweeten it and dry it down to a soft, powdery finish. A synthetic edge is also part of the accord mix. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with night and evening use close behind. Most voters see it as feminine. LPDO Rose Sensuelle and Montale Intense Roses Musk have a close profile.

Ambre (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous amber with a clear gourmand side, made for both men and women. It opens with bergamot and apple, but cinnamon, honey and sesame warm it almost at once. In the heart, rose, cardamom and fir balsam bring a floral, resinous balance. The base keeps the sweetness going with amber, vanilla and benzoin, while tobacco and rum add a darker, gourmand edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out are the most common occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with masculine slightly ahead.

Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Room 1015 · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Room 1015 Cherry Punk Eau de Parfum opens with cherry, saffron and Sichuan pepper, a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often placed for nights out and evenings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though it is unisex. The cherry's sweetness is balanced at first by saffron and pepper. Toward the heart, mimosa, violet and jasmine absolute wrap it in a soft floral layer. In the base, black leather, patchouli and tonka bean add a smoky, leathery weight. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Red d'Amour and Fragrance World Notes Classics.

La Panthère (Eau de Parfum)

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity opening set over a floral, powdery chypre character, made for women. Apricot, rhubarb, apple, strawberry and dried fruits give the top a sweet but bright fruit tone. Gardenia brings the floral side forward in the heart, and oakmoss with musk ketone settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery base. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are also voted. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave have a close profile.

Youth-Dew (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Estēe Lauder

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum opens with lavender, jonquil and rose and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and moss, a floral and spicy oriental. The top holds lavender, jonquil and rose, while spices, jasmine and lily of the valley sit in the heart. The base is vetiver, patchouli and moss. The accords point to a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous scent, with animal, earthy and smoky shades adding weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine or classic. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Secret de Parfum) have a close profile.

L (Eau de Parfum)

Lolita Lempicka · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka L Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand and spicy women's scent that moves from fresh bitter orange and bergamot to a sweet, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while also working for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters find it modern. It opens with the brightness of bitter orange and bergamot alongside a solar note. In the heart, everlasting flower, musk and cinnamon soften the florals with a touch of spice. As it settles, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood leave a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. LR Hawaii and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum)

Juicy Couture · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum lays a caramel, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, fruity floral; it reads young, feminine and easy for everyday wear. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange. Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetness is softened by sandalwood and amber. The overall impression is sweet, fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Crystal Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

Matière Première · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Crystal Saffron Eau de Parfum pairs Greek saffron with ambroxan and Somalian frankincense in a sweet, spicy and woody scent. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; night outs and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. More voters read it as masculine than anything else, yet it is made as a unisex perfume. It opens with Habanolide®, and at the heart Greek saffron carries the spicy, sweet side. In the base, ambroxan and Somalian frankincense settle it onto a resinous, smoky, woody ground, with synthetic and leathery touches in the background. Penhaligon's Terrible Teddy and Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 have a close profile.

À la Rose (Eau de Parfum)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery rose that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daytime and office wear. It opens with Bulgarian damask rose, Calabrian bergamot and Californian orange, so the rose arrives with a bright citrus edge. Violet and magnolia soften the heart, and musk, cedar and May rose absolute carry the base. The overall feel is fresh, floral and lightly green, with the fruity and sweet touches kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine. Paul Smith Rose and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra have a close profile.

Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (Eau de Parfum)

Kayali · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. It opens with black cherry, bergamot and raspberry for a juicy sweetness. The heart brings jasmine sambac, damask rose, heliotrope and praliné; in the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and tonka bean absolute build a woody, smoky, creamy ground. Spicy and gourmand accords run through it.

Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Dior · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dior Midnight Poison Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery oriental floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it reads as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright, fruity start. Rose sits at the heart, adding a soft floral note, while amber, patchouli and vanilla in the base make it sweeter and heavier. Spicy and woody touches run through it, with an earthy trace underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and they place it mainly in evening and night-out settings. The character leans clearly feminine. Dior Midnight Poison Elixir and The Dua Brand Late Night Venom have a close profile.

Skin [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer. Bergamot, honeysuckle and orange blossom give it a fresh, floral start. In the heart, peony and Madagascar vanilla orchid join a sensual skin accord, and the scent softens into something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, salted praliné and white cedarwood leaves a powdery, lightly gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Voters pick it most for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Bellekin Bali 18 have a similar profile.

Roses Vanille (Eau de Parfum)