The Perfume Library

Girl of Now

7.6

Elie Saab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now is a sweet, gourmand floral that leans towards autumn and winter and reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, roasted pistachio and pear open it with a fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, almond and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of almond milk, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

A Drop d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral with a light sweetness, closest to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with almond milk, damask rose and orange blossom, forming a soft, milky floral. In the heart, jasmine, star anise and lilac come forward, the anise adding a touch of warmth to the sweetness. The base of musk, ambrox, Atlas cedar and vanillin settles the scent into a smooth, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

Perfect

7.4

Marc Jacobs · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often as occasions. It mostly reads feminine, followed by modern. It opens with narcissus and rhubarb for a fresh start. Almond milk in the heart pulls it toward a creamy, sweet side. Cashmeran and cedarwood in the base round off the floral, fruity structure with a soft woodiness.

Armani Code Cashmere

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Cashmere is a sweet, powdery floral built on leather, suede and frankincense, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom open it; iris, almond milk and heliotrope then carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. In the base, leather, suede and frankincense take over, giving the floral core a leathery, oriental warmth.

Dolce Garden

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden opens with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia, then turns sweet and creamy with coconut and vanilla in a floral-fruity scent. The top is bright and floral, with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia. In the heart, frangipani, coconut and ylang-ylang push it towards a fruity, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla absolute, sandalwood and almond milk leaves a soft, gourmand finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads feminine, and some find it modern. Essential Garden White Flowers and Cacharel Yes I Am Glorious have a close profile.

Vanille Exquise

7.4

Goutal · 2004

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goutal Vanille Exquise is a sweet, gourmand perfume for women, built around Polynesian vanilla absolute and benzoin. It opens with angelica root, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, almond milk softens the scent and gives it a creamy fullness. The base carries benzoin and vanilla sweetness, with gaiac wood adding a woody depth. It settles into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and at work. Half of voters read its character as feminine. Givenchy Pi (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

Wonderlust

7.1

Michael Kors · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Wonderlust is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, mandarin and jasmine, then softens into sandalwood and benzoin. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable without being dominant. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds Italian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin orange, almond milk and pink pepper, giving a fresh, fruity start. Jasmine and heliotrope carry the powdery floral heart, with carnation alongside. In the base, sandalwood, Siam benzoin and cashmere wood settle it into a creamy, woody, sweet finish.

Careful Hot

7.5

P1 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

P1 Careful Hot is a gourmand perfume for women that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still reaching those nearby. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens with clementine, nectarine and almond milk, a fruity sweetness softened by milk. In the heart, lily, stephanotis and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base of milk, white musk and patchouli settles into something creamy and warm.

Sweet Tooth Caramel Dream (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Sabrina Carpenter · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Caramel Dream Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy scent that reads feminine and modern. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards calling it feminine. It opens with almond milk, freesia, orange zest and sugared lemon, light and milky in its sweetness. Orange blossom, dark chocolate and vanilla take over in the heart. In the dry-down, caramel, amber, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody base. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! and Phlur Caramel Skin have a close profile.

Tonkamande

7.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Tonkamande is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring comes well behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most votes read it as feminine. It opens with almond milk, and the heart is shaped by aldehydes. The base settles on amber, tonka bean and wheat. The scent stays sweet and gourmand, with spicy, woody and powdery touches in the background. Armani Privé Ambre Eccentrico and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Ambre have a similar profile.

Summer by Kenzo

7.6

Kenzo · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Summer by Kenzo is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against a powdery floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most describe its character as feminine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, almond milk, mimosa, violet, lily of the valley and freesia bring a creamy, powdery softness. Cedar, musk and amber lay a woody, lightly sweet base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya have a close profile.

Starlight Vanilla

7.4

Zara · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Starlight Vanilla is a sweet, creamy vanilla fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, positioned as a women's perfume. Vanilla, mousse de vanille and almond milk sit at the centre, while almond and tonka bean deepen the sweetness and amber lays a warm, resinous base. Lavender softens the gourmand build slightly. The overall impression is powdery, oriental and sweet, with a floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. A feminine character dominates.

Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar

7.9

Rituals · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rituals Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar is a floral, sweet gourmand perfume, powdery and creamy with a spicy edge, that suits cold-weather evenings and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime. Most voters call its character feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, Florentine iris and rhubarb, fruity and slightly powdery. Rose, almond milk and pomegranate form the heart, softening it into something creamy. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla anchor the dry-down in a sweet, warm, oriental mood.

Platino / Platino 950‰

7.9

Omnia Profumi · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Omnia Profumi Platino / Platino 950‰ is a sweet, powdery and creamy gourmand set on a floral base, made for women and leaning towards the colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring next. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a fair share see it as modern. It opens with cream, caramel and coconut, soft and sweet. The heart brings acacia, almond milk and jasmine for a floral body. In the base, white musk and vanilla settle it into a warm, powdery, creamy finish.

Rose (Eau Parfumée)

6.7

Roger & Gallet · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Rose (Eau Parfumée) opens with Nepalese rose, mandarin orange and white blossoms, a fresh, lightly sweet rose scent aimed at women. At the start, Nepalese rose and mandarin sit side by side, with white blossoms softening them. The heart is built from rosebud, peony and rose. In the base, almond milk and amber sweeten the scent and leave it on a powdery, slightly woody ground. Citrus, green and aquatic accords round it out. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Stella McCartney Stella (Eau de Parfum) and Les Senteurs Gourmandes Rose Sublime have a close profile.

Club for Her

7.7

Sergio Tacchini · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sergio Tacchini Club for Her is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with powdery, creamy and faintly leathery shades. It has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom open it floral, then almond milk, iris and heliotrope in the heart turn it creamy and powdery. The base of cashmere, patchouli, suede and frankincense carries the gourmand and spicy accords into a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. More than half of voters find it feminine.

Pepe Jeans for Her

7.3

Pepe Jeans · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Pepe Jeans for Her is a sweet, fruity and creamy women's fragrance that opens with almond, mandarin orange and marshmallow. The top is built on almond, mandarin orange and marshmallow: the mandarin adds a fruity lift while the marshmallow softens the sweetness. The heart of vodka, almond milk and bourbon vanilla pushes it into gourmand, creamy territory. Musk and amber leave a warm, smooth trail underneath. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions it suits best. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern. Kajal Ruby and Câline Soleil de France have a close profile.

White Flowers

7.4

Essential Garden

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Essential Garden White Flowers is a sweet, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime, though it also finds a place on nights out. It opens with neroli and magnolia, a floral freshness. In the heart, coconut, ylang-ylang and frangipani take over, giving a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the base, almond milk and Bourbon vanilla settle that sweetness into a powdery softness. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia have a close profile.

Milky Almond

7.5

Nature Blossom · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nature Blossom Milky Almond is a sweet, floral gourmand with a powdery, creamy feel, made for women and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. It opens with grapefruit and almond milk, the citrus adding a light lift while the almond milk brings the creamy side forward. In the heart, heliotrope, almond blossom and jasmine give a floral, powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy warmth.

Petali & Fiori

7.4

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Petali & Fiori is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, for daytime and leisure, with some choosing it for the office too. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character is mostly seen as feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and star anise, a bright citrus start. The heart is a floral band of jasmine, rose, lilac and orange blossom. The base of musk, almond milk and vanilla settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Catch… Me

6.9

Cacharel · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Catch… Me is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, woody side. It has been discontinued, and it suits spring and autumn days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most chosen occasions, while office and sport come well behind. It opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain for a fruity brightness. Orange blossom and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, almond milk sweetens the scent while amber and woody notes set a soft, powdery foundation.

Volumna

7.1

Sigilli · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sigilli Volumna is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, gourmand and powdery turn, suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure time. Mango, blackcurrant and hibiscus give the opening a juicy, fruity lift. In the heart, almond milk and coconut soften the rose, tuberose and poppy. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a sweet, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Oriental Style Minoo and Câline Rouge Intense.

Fleurs et Flammes

7.1

Antonio Alessandria · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Antonio Alessandria Fleurs et Flammes is a feminine scent that sets citrus, green and floral notes against a powdery, creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it suits those who want a scent that stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and leisure leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Bergamot, galbanum and green notes give a fresh, sharp opening, softened a little by summer fruits. The heart centres on lily, rose and carnation, with white blossoms alongside. In the base, musk, soft woods and almond milk leave it creamy and powdery. Santa Maria Novella Lana and Nectar Olfactif Etoile de Bali have a close profile.

L'Interdit Édition Millésime

7.6

Givenchy · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy L'Interdit Édition Millésime is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that sets a bright opening of Egyptian bitter orange and ginger over tuberose and orange blossom absolute. Citrus and spice come first: the bitter orange tang is sharpened by ginger. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom absolute bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Almond milk in the base softens everything into a creamy finish, and musk keeps it warm. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. It is recommended most for leisure, with night out, daily wear and evening close behind. Pierre Guillaume 17.1 Dilshad and Afnan Perfumes Doria have a similar profile.