The Perfume Library

101 perfumes

Indian Summer (Eau de Toilette)

Priscilla Presley · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley Indian Summer Eau de Toilette pairs mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon with a soft floral heart of lotus, violet and rose, a light, easygoing scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lotus, violet and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of Virginia cedar and tea dries down on a green, lightly woody line. Charles Jourdan Inspiration and Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile have a close profile.

Billet Doux (2006)

7.8

Fragonard · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Billet Doux opens with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of frangipani and peony; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. The citrus gives a fresh, bright start. In the heart, frangipani, peony and carnation build a floral body with a touch of fruit and spice. Vanilla sweetens the base, while cedar leaves a woody, powdery floor. Aigner Début and Dior Eau de Dolce Vita have a close profile.

Ambre Frais pour Femme

7.6

Angel Schlesser · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angel Schlesser Ambre Frais pour Femme is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that settles into a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. It suits daily, leisure and office wear, and half of voters call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, Amalfi lemon and plum, with galbanum adding a green edge. The heart is soft and floral: lily, lily of the valley and African orange blossom. Vanilla, benzoin and Mexican chocolate sweeten the base, while vetiver and musk keep it woody and powdery.

Shaghaf for Women

7.4

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf for Women is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business settings leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and a smaller group calls it modern. Amalfi lemon and lime open it with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, green apple and pink peony give a floral, fruity freshness, while praliné sweetens it. Musk and cedarwood settle underneath as a soft, woody base.

Si Tu Savais

6.5

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard Si Tu Savais is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters place it in relaxed days, daily wear, sport and the office. Night-out and evening use sit well behind. It reads feminine. The top is Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, hyacinth and Granny Smith apple, a fresh, citrusy, fruity opening. Jasmine and rose in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Musk and Virginia cedar underneath settle it into a woody base. Green and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

Victorian Posy

7.4

Penhaligon's · 1979

Citrus · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Victorian Posy is a citrusy, green and floral chypre built on Amalfi lemon, galbanum and a heart of jasmine, violet and rose; it has been discontinued and reads feminine and classic. It opens fresh and green with Amalfi lemon, orange and galbanum, while chamomile and hyacinth lead into the floral side. Jasmine, violet and rose carry the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle into a woody, earthy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure or business settings; most call it feminine and classic. Alfred Sung Sung (Eau de Toilette) and Floris Edwardian Bouquet (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oro 750‰

6.7

Omnia Profumi · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Green

Omnia Profumi Oro 750‰ is a perfume for women that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into vanilla with a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings, leisure time and nights out, while office wear comes last. It opens bright and fresh with Amalfi lemon, bergamot and honeysuckle. In the heart, peony, lilac and lavender add a soft floral and green touch. The base turns sweet and powdery with vanilla, coumarin and sandalwood, while patchouli and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth.

Xi'a Xi'ang (Cologne)

7.9

Revlon · 1986

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Revlon Xi'a Xi'ang (Cologne) is a floral women's fragrance led by gardenia, rose and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Amalfi lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, gardenia, rose and ylang-ylang join jasmine, African orange blossom and lily of the valley in a dense, powdery bouquet. The base brings patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, tonka bean and vanilla, with plum and peach adding a gourmand sweetness and chamomile a softer touch. Chypre and oriental accents set this floral heart on a woody, spicy and resinous footing.

Chatte

7.1

La Rive

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

La Rive Chatte is a floral, powdery women's fragrance with chypre and oriental touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine scent. It opens with ylang-ylang, Amalfi lemon and neroli, a bright floral start that bergamot freshens. The heart brings rose, jasmine and iris, with orris root strengthening the powdery feel. The base sets a woody chypre ground of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, softened by musk, vanilla and ambergris. Its profile is close to Lanvin Arpège and Rabanne Calandre.

Juliet (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Juliet Stewart · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Juliet Stewart Juliet Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, with a sweet warmth underneath. The top notes are bergamot, Sicilian orange, Amalfi lemon and basil, so it opens bright and crisp with a green edge from the basil. In the heart, jasmine, Bourbon vanilla and Mediterranean herbs come forward; the floral side turns sweeter with the vanilla while the herbs keep a dry greenness. The base of ambergris and precious woods settles it onto a woody, lightly oriental footing. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel airy. Etro Paisley and Lancaster Sunwater have a close profile.