The Perfume Library

31 perfumes

Vanille Exquise

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.

Cuir de Nacre

7.7

Ann Gérard · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ann Gérard Cuir de Nacre is a powdery, lightly smoky women's fragrance built around leather and orris concrete. The top holds aldehydes, ambrette seed absolute and angelica root; at the heart, leather, sweet acacia absolute and orris concrete take over. White musk, styrax and sandalwood anchor the base in a resinous, woody ground. Floral and spicy accords soften the leathery core. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and its use centres on work and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Knize Knize Ten Golden Edition have a close profile.

Ballerina

7.6

Moresque · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Ballerina is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, soft and modern enough for easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, with evening and night out not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is white peach, mandarin orange and ginger, a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, Taif rose, cotton candy and ylang-ylang carry the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musky notes settles into a soft, powdery warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Moresque Scarlet Rouge have a close profile.

Lady Tubereuse

7.9

Moresque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Lady Tubereuse is a fresh, creamy floral that pairs tuberose with ylang-ylang and lily, and it is classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter a little behind. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, while work and daily wear are not far off. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with fruity notes, ginger and tuberose. The heart is floral: ylang-ylang, angelica root and lily. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten it into a creamy, resinous tone, while vetiver and cedarwood add a light woody balance.

Eternity for Women Amber Essence

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Amber Essence opens with bergamot and blackcurrant, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang before settling into a sweet, resinous base of smoked wood and vanilla. It is a feminine scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and sits close to leisure wear too. Bergamot and blackcurrant give a fruity lift at the top, with angelica root adding a faint spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute bring a creamy floral richness. The base turns sweet and warm, as smoked wood, vanilla and benzoin give it a woody, resinous finish.

Lá Bealtaine

7.0

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cloon Keen Atelier Lá Bealtaine is a fresh scent for women that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop. It opens with Italian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and mandarin orange, while Madagascan pink pepper and angelica seed add a spicy edge. The heart brings Turkish rose, angelica root and Egyptian jasmine absolute, and Indonesian patchouli with Virginia cedar settle it into a creamy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It is most often worn for leisure and evenings, and it also works at the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, then modern. Marie Jeanne Marcelle and Olfactive Studio Rose Shot have a close profile.

Ella

7.0

Arquiste · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Arquiste Ella pairs Turkish rose, French jasmine and buckwheat honey with cigarette smoke and civet, making a floral, chypre-leaning women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. It opens with carrot seed, Turkish rose and angelica root, green and floral. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and honey add a spicy sweetness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cigarette smoke and civet leaves an animal, smoky chypre trail.

Femme Sauvage

6.9

Farfalla · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farfalla Femme Sauvage is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business settings, and few see it as an evening scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Citrus fruits and neroli give it a bright start, while violet leaf and angelica root add a green, earthy edge. Pink pepper brings a light spice, and sandalwood, benzoin and iris settle the scent into a woody, resinous base.

Calli

6.8

Tolteca · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tolteca Calli is a feminine scent that pairs a floral, green opening with gourmand sweetness and spice; it has been discontinued. At the start, coriander seed, angelica root and fig milk set a green, faintly milky tone. In the heart, jasmine absolute, cinnamon and roasted sesame soften the floral side with spice and a gourmand warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Indian sandalwood is earthy and woody, while maté and tonka bean sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fades quickly nor fills a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its resinous, oriental edges and sweet gourmand build suit calm, close-range wear.

2000 Fleurs

5.6

Creed · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed 2000 Fleurs is a floral, powdery women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It is positioned as a feminine scent; nothing is known about the seasons or occasions it suits. Blackcurrant bud, mandarin orange, angelica root and grapefruit give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, violet, jasmine, lilac, rose and narcissus form a floral bouquet. The base of iris, ambergris, musk and sandalwood settles it onto a powdery, woody footing, with animal and synthetic touches among the accords.

Alf Zahra

8.3

Al Haramain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Haramain Alf Zahra is a powdery, sweet floral for women, deepened by spice and wood and carrying a chypre feel. It opens with aldehydes, coriander, angelica root and orange blossom. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and geranium lead, while lily of the valley softens the floral line a little. At the base, musk, vetiver, moss and patchouli build a dry, earthy ground, and civet and sandalwood pull it toward a warm, oriental tone. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its full, pronounced character leans feminine. Aigner Explosive and Genny Genny have a close profile.

Diana

7.1

Masque · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Masque Diana is a scent for women that softens a floral, green character with a fruity sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Only a few people have rated it so far, so this picture is not yet firm. Rather than leaving a heavy trail, it stays close to the wearer. It opens with lychee, bergamot and angelica root, giving a fruity, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Tunisian neroli and lavender absolute bring out the floral and green side. In the base, red and white musk lay a creamy ground, while Australian sandalwood and Virginia cedar add a woody frame. Its profile is close to Château de Versailles Madame de Rohan-Chabot and Mancera Fig Me Up.