The Perfume Library

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

Loulou (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cacharel · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Cacharel Loulou Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent in which jasmine, tuberose and vanilla stand out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes set cinnamon, aniseed, jasmine and violet side by side, so spice mixes with flowers. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom deepen the floral side. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2012)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, vanilla and amarena cherry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw equal votes, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it feminine. Amarena cherry and praliné carry the sweetness, while violet and orris root add a powdery, floral softness. Aniseed brings a spicy edge and ivy stays in the background. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk wrap everything in a woody, oriental warmth.

L'Heure de Nuit

8.2

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit is a women's fragrance where vanilla, white musk and orange blossom meet in a sweet, powdery floral frame. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, aniseed and peach in a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core. The base brings a creamy sweetness from vanilla and white musk, while heliotrope and iris add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Câline Femme Florale and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Red Door (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Elizabeth Arden · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity and sweet scent led by peach, rose and tuberose. It opens with peach, plum and rose, joined by orange blossom and violet. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang build out the floral core while honey adds sweetness. The base closes warm, woody and powdery, with sandalwood, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out over summer or the office. Its character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Givenchy Amarige have a close profile.

Yvresse (1993) / Champagne (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse / Champagne is a discontinued women's fragrance that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a powdery, sweet and lightly spiced floral chypre. Yvresse / Champagne is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and a share also call it classic. It opens with mint, nectarine and peach for a fresh fruit brightness, while aniseed and caraway add a spicy edge. In the heart, cinnamon, lychee, violet, rose and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, amber, vetiver and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, powdery, chypre-leaning finish.

Balahé (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Léonard · 1983

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Léonard Balahé Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance that opens with aldehydes, plum and mandarin, moves through a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose, and settles on vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with aldehydes, plum, mandarin orange and bergamot, while aniseed and coriander add a spicy edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and iris build a powdery floral veil. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and civet closes it with a sweet, woody and slightly animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Aubusson Désirade and Emanuel Ungaro Diva.

Vanille Tonka

7.6

Nicolaï · 1997

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nicolaï Vanille Tonka opens with citrus and spice before settling into vanilla, tonka bean and tobacco, a sweet, gourmand scent with a faintly smoky edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair number of voters calling it masculine. Black pepper, aniseed, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, frankincense, carnation and cinnamon keep the floral side wrapped in spice. The base of tonka bean absolute, vanilla absolute and tobacco absolute dries down sweet, powdery and smoky. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar and Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense have a close profile.

51 (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums 51 Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, woody backdrop and a distinctly feminine character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though it also suits business and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart builds a white-floral bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, with raspberry adding a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Le Mimosa

6.9

Goutal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Le Mimosa is a fresh, green floral that turns powdery and lightly sweet, suited to spring and summer and to easygoing daytime wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, with some calling it modern and others classic. It has been discontinued. Mimosa and iris form a floral, powdery core, with peach adding a fruity sweetness and aniseed a faint spice. Sandalwood and white musk soften the flowers from behind. The green and fresh accords keep it light rather than heavy. Miller Harris Cœur de Fleur and Lolita Lempicka Mon Eau have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Givenchy · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built around roses, softened by a sweet, powdery note and leaning towards spring days. The rose appears in several forms rather than one: Rosa centifolia, fantasia rose, passion rose and emotion rose. Peony lightens the floral picture, vervain adds freshness, and aniseed gives the fruity sweetness a spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile and Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet have a close profile.

Byzance (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rochas Byzance Eau de Toilette is a powdery, spicy floral: sweet, woody and oriental in feel, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with basil, aldehydes, mandarin orange and cardamom, leading into a floral heart where orris root, jasmine, tuberose and rose come forward. In the base, heliotrope, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night wear outweigh daytime. More than half of voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fleur Défendue / Forbidden Flower

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lolita Lempicka Fleur Défendue / Forbidden Flower is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a sweet, gourmand touch; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top is cool with green notes, green stems, wormwood flower and strawberry leaf. The heart of peony, violet and aniseed turns floral with a light spiciness. In the base, musk, almond and sour cherry sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Absolument Parfumeur La Treizième Note Femme and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Feu d'Issey

8.3

Issey Miyake · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey is a floral, sweet fragrance with creamy, powdery and spicy shades, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, coriander and aniseed open the top, alongside coconut and mahogany. The heart brings lily, rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy sweetness of milk and caramel. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a woody, powdery warmth at the base.

Mon Amour

7.6

Câline · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Câline Mon Amour is a floral and fruity perfume with a sweet, powdery, creamy feel, and it reads as a feminine scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, aniseed and apple give a fruity, lightly spicy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and heliotrope add a floral, powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and musk sweetens it, and patchouli and cashmeran settle it into a warm, woody finish.

Délectation Splendide

8.0

By Terry · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

By Terry Délectation Splendide is a sweet, spicy gourmand floral that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is made for women. Aniseed, kahili ginger and pepper give the opening a spicy warmth, with lemon briefly lifting it. In the heart, Moroccan rose meets almond, tonka bean and praliné, pushing the scent towards a powdery, creamy sweetness. In the base, benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and cinnamon keep the sweetness going, while Indonesian patchouli and musk stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evening and night out lead, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine. Alexandre.J Imperial Peacock and M. Micallef Mon Parfum Cristal have a close profile.

Golden Glam

6.7

Yoppy · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Yoppy Golden Glam is a floral scent wrapped in sweet, gourmand tones, made for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens with coconut, aniseed and praliné, a sweet start with a light spiciness. The heart of lily, iris, rose and orchid sets the floral core, with a powdery feel running through it. In the base, vanilla, musk and ambergris soften everything into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by modern. Rochas Tocade and Jette Joop Black have a close profile.

Vanille et Coco

7.2

E. Coudray · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

E. Coudray Vanille et Coco is a sweet, powdery floral gourmand built around vanilla and coconut, made for women. It opens with lavender, rosewood and aniseed, a lightly spicy, aromatic start. In the heart, iris, orange blossom, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral core, softened by coconut. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean leaves a sweet, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Its character reads clearly feminine. Dior Dior Addict and Givenchy Ange ou Démon have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2017)

8.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Drôle de Rose

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Drôle de Rose is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy feel, a lightly sweet take on rose made for women. It opens with orange blossom, rosebud and aniseed, then moves into a powdery floral heart of violet, iris and rose. Almond, honey and suede in the base soften it, leaving a creamy, slightly sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time best. It reads clearly feminine. It has been discontinued. Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo and Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur have a close profile.

Vanille Ambre

7.2

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2001

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Ambre is a sweet, spicy gourmand for women that opens on aniseed and vanilla and settles into amber, patchouli and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. In the character votes, feminine comes out clearly ahead. Aniseed and vanilla give a sweet, lightly spiced opening. Amber at the heart turns that into a warm, oriental base. Patchouli and musk close it with a woody, powdery softness. The overall impression is dense and gourmand, leaning sweet rather than dry.

Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai

8.1

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on almond, bergamot and aniseed and moves into a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. At the start, almond and aniseed give a sweet, lightly spicy tone while bergamot brightens it. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and mimosa add a soft, powdery floral feel. A woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedar is sweetened by vanilla, and the scent dries down warm and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued; Miller Harris La Pluie and Hermès Vanille Galante have a close profile.