The Perfume Library

Golden Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

DKNY · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with orange blossom, mirabelle plum and Golden Delicious apple, fresh and fruity. The heart of white rose, vanilla orchid, lily of the valley and Casablanca lily turns floral and lightly sweet. Teakwood, musk and sandalwood leave a woody base.

Idole d'Armani (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Idole d'Armani Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins the fresh opening of pear, clementine and ginger to a floral-spicy heart of jasmine and saffron; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. Occasions are spread from daily wear to nights out, and it reads mostly feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Elle (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Look of Woman have a close profile. Pear and clementine give a fruity, fresh start, with ginger adding light spice. In the heart, jasmine brings the floral side and saffron the spicy, oriental touch. Vetiver forms a woody base, while the sweet, powdery edge stays soft on top.

Frangipani (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged floral that pairs frangipani and tuberose absolutes with jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright with magnolia, lime and linden blossom. In the heart, plum, green orchid and water lily give the flowers a juicy, fruity side. Amber, cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth.

Citrus Splash (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Citrus Splash Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of neroli and bergamot to the soft florals of freesia and tea rose. Most voters place it in summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its occasions; it is rarely chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads as both masculine and feminine. It is fresh, citrusy and green, with a fruity touch that sweetens it a little. Bergamot and neroli lead at first, then freesia and tea rose add a gentle floral softness. The base of musk and cedarwood dries it down on a lightly woody footing. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Gelsomino and Le Labo Bigarade 18 have a close profile.

Arizona Bloom

7.3

Floral Street · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Floral Street Arizona Bloom is a fresh, floral scent with a light aquatic touch, sweet and creamy, and it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily and leisure wear lead, with the office following. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. As a whole, jasmine and fig leaf carry the freshness. Balinese coconut pulls the scent towards sweet and creamy, cashmere wood and oakmoss lay a woody base, and musk and Madagascan pepper stay in the background. Bibbi Radio Child and Tommy Hilfiger The Girl have a close profile.

Cricket Song (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Floraïku Cricket Song Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green streak and a creamy, sweet finish, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and clove, the clove sharpening the citrus slightly. Rose absolute, magnolia and orange blossom absolute form a floral heart. The base of vetiver, musk and Bourbon vanilla keeps the green note while moving the scent towards a creamy, sweet finish. Jeanne en Provence Iris & Néroli and Olfactive Pharmacy Tilia have a close profile.

Seven (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Nejma · 2010

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nejma Seven Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that carries a citrus and fruity opening into a sweet, gourmand body of cocoa, coconut and patchouli. Citrus fruits give a bright start, while cocoa, neroli and coconut in the heart make it creamy and sweet. Patchouli, oud and white musk in the base add a woody, spicy, oriental depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

Couture Couture (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Juicy Couture · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Couture Couture Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, fruity and powdery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine; spring is the leading season, with fall and winter close behind. It is picked most often for daily wear and leisure time. The top opens fresh and fruity with orange blossom, mandarin orange and pink grape. In the heart, honeysuckle, jasmine and plum sweeten the floral side. In the dry-down, ambergris, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a soft, powdery, gourmand base.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2017)

8.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Love Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Oriflame · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Oriflame Love Potion Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand women's scent that opens with ginger, mandarin orange and rum and settles into the sweetness of vanilla and chocolate. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters recommend fall and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, though some choose it for the office. Most voters find it feminine. The opening of ginger, mandarin orange and rum is spicy and fruity. In the heart, white lily, vanilla and cocoa blossom bring a creamy, floral sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, chocolate and tonka bean dry it down to a powdery, oriental warmth.

Fleur d'Oranger 27 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy orange blossom that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It leans towards summer and spring, worn mostly in the daytime and at the office, while winter gets very few votes. It is unisex, though voters most often read it as feminine, with a sizeable minority finding it masculine. As a whole it smells fresh and green. Lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, and petitgrain pulls it towards the green side. Orange blossom forms the floral, lightly sweet centre, and musk softens and rounds it off. Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur and Molinard Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Khair Confection (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Paris Corner · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Paris Corner Khair Confection Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity core in a creamy, sweet gourmand layer, suited to leisure time and evenings out. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most favour spring and fall, though summer and winter still draw a fair share. Leisure is the most voted occasion, followed by night out and evening. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern. Pear and cream come first, then jasmine, ylang-ylang and cashmeran take the middle. In the base, sandalwood, marshmallow and vanilla sweeten it further. The overall feel is sugary, creamy and floral. Rabanne Fame and Maison Mataha Évasion Bonbon have a close profile.

Féerie (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, powdery and woody edge, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters call it distinctly feminine, while some find it modern. It opens fresh and fruity with violet leaf, mandarin orange and blackcurrant blossom. Jasmine, rose and violet form a floral heart. In the base, vetiver, iris and precious woods settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Jil Sander Eve and Givenchy Ysatis Iris have a close profile.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

Swarovski · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Swarovski Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. It sits easily in daytime and office settings, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Winter is the least chosen season, which fits its light build. It opens with rose and lychee, giving a fruity freshness. Tuberose carries the floral heart. In the base, benzoin, amber and musk sweeten it into a powdery warmth, while pink pepper adds a faint spice. Givenchy Live Irrésistible and Marc Jacobs Lola have a close profile.

Rose Kashmirie (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Kashmirie Eau de Parfum is a spiced, sweetened rose that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, coriander and Sicilian bergamot framing the Bulgarian rose in a lightly spicy glow. The heart brings Damask rose absolute, Chinese peony and myrrh, which adds some weight. In the dry-down, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Safran Troublant and Seta share a close profile.

Privé (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Privé Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a powdery, creamy floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, neroli and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Jasmine absolute, magnolia absolute and gardenia absolute carry a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and musk settle it into a creamy, woody warmth.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.09 - Dahab (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

MiN New York · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.09 - Dahab Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with lime, cinnamon, saffron, galbanum and nutmeg, a sharp, spiced start. The heart of cypress, benzoin, geranium and frankincense adds a resinous frame. The base of musk, amber, oud and cedarwood settles into a woody, smoky, slightly leathery character. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Lattafa Anfas Oud have a close profile.

Rose Kabuki (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Dior Rose Kabuki Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn equally for daily use, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The scent is built from rose, dew drop and musk. Rose stays fresh and green, lightened by the dew drop, and the musk softens it into something powdery and creamy. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background. Bvlgari Le Gemme Desiria and Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas have a close profile.

Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Al-Jazeera · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al-Jazeera Magic Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on vanilla, praliné and amber, with patchouli and Turkish rose, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Longevity and sillage both rate as very strong. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as unisex in practice. The scent is gourmand and floral. Vanilla and praliné bring sweetness and a creamy feel, while amber adds oriental warmth. Patchouli gives a spicy, earthy depth, and Turkish rose carries the floral side. Sea salt and ozone lighten the sweetness a little.

Pain Nouveau

7.9

Son Venïn · 2025

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Son Venïn Pain Nouveau is a unisex scent where green meets sweet, suited to spring and autumn days and to casual or office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades from the skin quickly. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call its character modern. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and fig leaf, a green, lightly spiced freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, mimosa and bread bring a gourmand, powdery softness. The base of bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and ambrox settles into a creamy, woody warmth.

Latin Lover (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Carner Latin Lover Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits most easily in leisure and daily wear. It opens with Italian bergamot, Chinese magnolia and Comorian ylang-ylang, then moves into lily of the valley, violet absolute and jasmine sambac at the heart. Siam benzoin and white musk in the base leave it powdery, creamy and gently sweet, with a green touch running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily and business settings as the occasions. Half of those who voted read it as feminine. Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine have a close profile.

Rose Omeyyade (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet rose scent set on a spicy, woody oriental base, and it is unisex. It opens with raspberry, damask rosebud and pink pepper, giving a fruity brightness with a light spice. In the heart, brown sugar, gaiac wood and patchouli sweeten it and add a woody depth. The base of oud, sandalwood, Peru balsam and amber leaves a warm, dense trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear; most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Electimuss Rhodanthe and Memo Paris Odéon have a close profile.

Solo Ella (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Solo Ella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fruity floral for women, with a sweet, woody base underneath. It opens with pear, apple, bitter orange and peach, bright and juicy. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, Damask rose, green tea and violet, giving it a soft floral core. Amber, Virginia cedar and blond woods close it out, adding a gentle sweetness on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Bond No. 9 Dubai Indigo have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

MiN New York · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky unisex scent built on carrot seed, coriander, tobacco and soil. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards winter and autumn, and towards evening and night-out wear, with leisure and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. The top opens with carrot seed, mineral notes and coriander. Ozone, tobacco and flintstone form the heart, giving it a dry, smoky feel. Soil, benzoin and black musk settle into a resinous, powdery, earthy base. Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud and Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascèse have a close profile.