The Perfume Library

Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Eau de Parfum sets Japanese osmanthus absolute and Indian jasmine sambac in a fresh, citrusy frame, giving a feminine floral scent. It opens with pimento, davana and honey pomelo, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, osmanthus and jasmine lead while water lily softens them. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood grounds the scent in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and for leisure, daily and office use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters find it feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with honey and pear juice, sweet and fruity. The heart is led by rose, in absolute, water and oil form, alongside lily of the valley and Maritima®, forming a clean, watery floral. In the base, sandalwood, cashmeran and ambergris draw this light structure into a soft, woody warmth. Composed by Dominique Ropion, it shares a close profile with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Petale de Nectar and Nectar d'Issey (Cush Cush).

Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Jasmin 17 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral jasmine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is also voted for the office, while evening use sits further back. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Citrus and green facets keep it bright: jasmine, neroli, orange blossom, bitter orange and litsea cubeba form a floral core. Vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with sandalwood leaving a quiet warmth underneath. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.

Arabian Nights (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Jesus del Pozo · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Jesus del Pozo Arabian Nights Eau de Parfum is a warm, spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine, though some voters find it feminine. It opens with thyme, rose and saffron, and moves into cedar, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. Musk, oud, cistus and amber sit at the base. A floral, sweet surface covers a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky core.

Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Molton Brown · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright clementine and mandarin against bourbon vetiver and suede. The citrus is front and centre: clementine, mandarin orange and lime give it a juicy, fruity sparkle. Fig leaf adds a green edge, while bourbon vetiver, moss and orris absolute build a woody, slightly powdery base. Roasted hazelnut and suede soften the spicy warmth and add a dry, smooth texture. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Amorvero (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Hassler

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Hassler Amorvero Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with a citrus trio of tangerine, lemon and bergamot. At the heart, Damask rose, jasmine and tuberose form the floral core, while sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla at the base make it powdery, creamy and woody. A spicy, oriental touch sits quietly behind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; most also read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Stéphane Humbert Lucas Wish Come True and Harry Lehmann Toledo.

Lavande (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Molinard

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Molinard Lavande Eau de Parfum is a unisex lavender scent that stays floral and green before turning sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter following; it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with some votes for evenings and the office. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Clary sage and Provençal lavender come first. In the heart, labdanum, lavender and patchouli add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, tonka bean and benzoin softens everything into a creamy, sweet finish. Fragonard Lavande and Celine Zouzou have a close profile.

Rose d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days and reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with apple, bergamot and galbanum, a bright, green and fruity start. In the heart, yellow rose, linden blossom, mimosa and lotus form a floral core. The base of ambrette and musk dries down on a powdery, lightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings. Voters mostly find it feminine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Tocca Bianca have a close profile.

Essence of the Park (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Essence of the Park Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. Voters suit it most to leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come well behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to either. Lemon, tangerine, bergamot and marine notes open it fresh. At the heart, magnolia, neroli and pink pepper bring a floral, lightly spicy green side. In the base, vetiver, vanilla and white musk soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

SJP NYC Crush (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC Crush Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, creamy, gourmand mood over a fresh, floral base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening too. Voters mostly find it feminine. As a whole, it rests on the creamy sweetness of coconut, the softness of white blossoms and the warmth of vanilla. Fruity and fresh accents lighten the sweetness, and there is a synthetic sheen to it. The gourmand side is present but not heavy. Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC Pure Crush Eau de Toilette and Leahlani Mahana have a close profile.

Florence (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Tocca · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Florence Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and floral scent with a feminine character, best suited to spring and summer days. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, while some call it classic. The top notes of green pear, apple and Italian bergamot give a crisp opening. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia build the floral body, with violet and blue iris adding a powdery softness. White musk and blond woods finish it with a creamy, woody trail. Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) and Tonatto Solista have a close profile.

Signorina Ribelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Ribelle Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral for women built around red pear, jasmine sambac and vanilla ice cream. It opens with red pear, mandarin orange and pink pepper, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, frangipani, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac bring out the floral side. The base of coconut milk, sandalwood and vanilla ice cream settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and reads feminine and modern. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden and Zara Fabulous Sweet have a close profile.

Rococo (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Joop! · 1999

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Joop! Rococo Eau de Parfum is a feminine, oriental-leaning scent that pairs spicy, fruity sweetness with powdery florals; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though leisure and daily use are also possible. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with citrus notes, spices and pineapple. In the heart, magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine build a floral frame, with heliotrope adding powder and ginger a touch of warmth. The base of musk, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood dries down sweet and woody. Betty Barclay Chic and Yves de Sistelle Doriane have a close profile.

Live Irrésistible (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets the fresh fruitiness of pineapple over rose and pimento. Pineapple opens bright and fruity; in the heart, rose adds a soft floral note while pimento brings a light touch of spice. In the base, amber and musk sweeten the scent into a powdery warmth, and the fresh, slightly synthetic feel runs through to the end. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and the office. Its character reads feminine. Montale Roses Musk (Eau de Parfum) and Swarovski Aura (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Signature Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Zaharoff · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, where tobacco and resinous woods build a warm, dense character. The top opens with French lavender, rum, star anise and cognac, giving it a spicy, boozy start. In the heart, honey, tobacco and oud come forward, with fir balsam and cedar laying a woody base. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and black amber sweeten it and settle into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings the most chosen moments, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

Al Qurashi Blend (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Al Qurashi Blend Eau de Parfum is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around oud, sandalwood and amber. The scent reads as one piece: oud and sandalwood form a woody body, while amber and musk pull it towards a sweet, oriental warmth. Lily of the valley and Indian lemon add a fresh, floral lift, with earthy and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Serge Lutens La myrrhe and Al Haramain Attar Al Kaaba have a close profile.

Living Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Lalique · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Living Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, spicy women's fragrance that opens on bergamot, black pepper and nutmeg, softens with orris butter, tonka bean and vanilla, and dries down to vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share too. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most; it reads feminine to most voters, while some call it masculine or classic. The opening pairs the brightness of bergamot with the warmth of black pepper and nutmeg. Toward the heart, orris butter adds powder, while tonka bean and vanilla bring a creamy sweetness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran settles into a woody, green ground. Etro Jacquard and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Asdaaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Asdaaf Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women, pairing cardamom, mint and basil with a floral heart of lavender and honeysuckle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. The top notes of cardamom, mint and basil give a fresh, lightly spicy start. Lavender and honeysuckle carry the floral heart. In the base, jasmine, oud, pepper and saffron lead it into an oriental warmth with a creamy sweetness, while citrus and fruity accords round it out. Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab / امير العرب and Atyab Al Marshoud Marshoud 4 (White) have a close profile.

Loyal Man (Eau de Parfum)

5.9

Bruno Banani · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bruno Banani Loyal Man Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. It opens with apple and lemon for a bright, fruity start, while ginger adds a light spice. In the heart, spearmint and Provençal lavender lead, with balsam fir and geranium keeping things cool. The base of amber, tonka bean, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business a close third. It reads as masculine and modern. Swiss Arabian Raaqi and La Rive The Hunting Man have a close profile.

Play for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Givenchy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Play for Her Eau de Parfum is a light, feminine scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, pink pepper and white peach with magnolia and tiaré; it has been discontinued. It sits close to the skin, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, sweet pea and white peach, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tiaré, amyris and magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Jōvan Musk Oil Tropical Musk and Christina Aguilera Woman.

Very Good Girl Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, gourmand softness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Its feminine character dominates, though some also call it modern. It opens on black cherry and bitter almond, while tuberose and rose water give the heart a soft floral touch. Cocoa and vanilla sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy trail. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam and Zara Tuberose (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gold (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

DKNY · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Gold Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs jasmine, acacia and Casablanca lily with the warmth of amber, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. A floral, green character leads, with a soft fruity edge. Pollen and pimento add a light spiciness, while frankincense, cistus and Peruvian tolu balm bring a resinous warmth and East Indian patchouli adds woody depth. The oriental side stays sweet rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is voted nearly as much. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with classic and modern next.

Flower in the Air (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, fruity softness, aimed at women. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and raspberry, a lightly spiced, fruity brightness. The heart of magnolia, rose and gardenia builds the floral body, and white musk softens it into a powdery warmth at the base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Paris Bleu Akoya Delicate Rose and Omerta Wild Poppy.

Le Dandy pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

d'Orsay Le Dandy pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens on pineapple, peach and whisky and settles into a spicy, sweet base of tobacco and benzoin. The top is fruity and sweet, with pineapple, peach, plum and whisky. Cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger bring the spice in the heart. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and Peru balsam turns resinous, smoky and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Serge Lutens Arabie and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.