The Perfume Library

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, setting a cool aquatic feel on a green, lightly sweet base. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and lemon, bright and cool. Peony, pink pepper and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Cedar, labdanum and brown sugar close it with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. La Rive Aqua Bella and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole

7.5

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole is a fresh, feminine fragrance that softens a citrusy, floral brightness with honey and a creamy sweetness. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage: neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and night and evening hardly figure. Most voters find it feminine. Calabrian bergamot and aquatic notes give it a cool, open start. Jasmine sambac, magnolia and rose build a floral base, and honey adds a warm, creamy sweetness to it. The aquatic side doesn't flatten the sweetness, and the sweetness doesn't drown the freshness. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Infinita and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia have a close profile.

La Nuit Trésor Nude

7.8

Lancôme · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Nude is a feminine scent where bergamot, coconut and peach lead into a floral heart and a vanilla base. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with fall not far behind. Leisure and daily wear come first, though night out and business also get votes. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with bergamot freshness softened by coconut and peach. The heart brings gardenia and damask rose, lightened by aquatic notes and a solar note. The base of ambrox, vanilla and benzoin leaves a sweet, powdery, creamy trail. The overall character is fruity, gourmand and floral.

Especially Escada

7.0

Escada · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Especially Escada is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose aquatic and fruity touches keep it close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays near the skin without growing heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern. It opens with ambrette seed and pear, the pear adding a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and rose meet: the watery coolness is softened by a floral roundness. Musk sits in the base and closes it with a clean, soft trail.

Omnia Green Jade

7.0

Bvlgari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade is a fresh, green floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. 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 wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. It opens with green mandarin orange and aquatic notes for a fresh start. In the heart, pear blossom, white peony and jasmine add a soft floral layer. Musk, pistachio and blond woods in the base settle it into a lightly sweet, woody, powdery finish.

Hugo Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, for daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also describe it as modern. It opens with green apple and aquatic notes, which give an aquatic, green freshness. White lily and jasmine carry the floral heart. Sandalwood, vanilla blossom and cedarwood settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. Annayake Love for Her and La Rive Aqua have a close profile.

In Flames

7.4

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive In Flames is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, orange and hazelnut, and carries heliotrope, rose and exotic fruits in its heart. Voters clearly read it as feminine, and most place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it carries through the day and also suits the evening. It opens with aquatic freshness and orange softened by hazelnut. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine and rose build a powdery floral base, while pineapple, melon and exotic fruits add sweetness. The base of vanilla, coconut and amber settles into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Its profile is close to La Fede White Forest Strawberry and Michael Kors Sparkling Blush.

Aqua Allegoria Passiflora

7.4

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Passiflora is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. The top opens bright and tangy with lemon, Calabrian bergamot and passion fruit. In the heart, aquatic notes, mandarin orange and grapefruit keep it airy, and the base settles into a floral, lightly sweet finish of ylang-ylang and orange blossom.

Roberto Cavalli Acqua

7.0

Roberto Cavalli · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Cavalli Acqua is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most call its character feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with aquatic notes, jasmine and lemon, moves to lily of the valley at the heart and rests on musk. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and floral, with a light fruity and sweet side and a clear aquatic feel.

She Wood Crystal Creek Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² She Wood Crystal Creek Wood is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with hawthorn, jasmine and musk. The heart brings violet leaf, violet and aquatic notes, giving a green, powdery freshness. In the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood soften it and settle it into a warm, woody finish. Puig Thaïs and Cerruti 1881 en Fleurs have a close profile.

Made for Women

4.7

Bruno Banani · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bruno Banani Made for Women is a feminine perfume built on green tea, blackberry, iris and peach, with a fresh, floral, watery feel that suits everyday wear. It is a light perfume: both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most named occasions and business next. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Green tea and blackberry sit on top, followed by red fruits, iris, violet and peach, with aquatic notes, amber and raspberry underneath. The overall feel is fresh and floral, with the fruits adding sweetness and the aquatic notes keeping it airy, plus a slightly synthetic sheen. Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Escada Especially Escada have a close profile.

Rose de Grasse (Parfum)

7.8

Aerin · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Rose de Grasse is a women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, treating rose in a fresh, green way. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as feminine, though some also call it classic or modern. Rose appears in three forms here: Bulgarian rose otto, rose absolute and May rose. Aquatic notes lighten it and keep it fresh, while violet and musk add a powdery softness. Ambrox and amaranth wood form a woody base, and the sweetness stays in the background. Serge Lutens Sa majesté la rose and Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Sin Garden have a close profile.

Stella (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Tocca · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Stella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet and woody softness and a clearly feminine character. It opens with blood orange, bitter orange and aquatic notes for a bright start. Lily, white freesia and moth orchid bring the floral heart forward. Sandalwood and musk settle it into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings and office wear not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Dolce Shine

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Shine is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and works for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so expect a light, easygoing scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter play a smaller part. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with mango, grapefruit and quince, a fruity, citrus-bright start. Aquatic notes, jasmine and orange blossom give the heart a floral, watery feel. In the base, blond woods, white musk and Australian sandalwood soften it into something sweet and creamy. Jil Sander Sun Summer Edition 2020 and Nina Ricci Nina L'Eau have a close profile.

Karl Tokyo Shibuya

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Tokyo Shibuya is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most see its character as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with aquatic notes, sudachi and rhubarb, which give a citrusy, fresh start. The heart of peony, cherry blossom and magnolia adds a soft, lightly sweet and fruity floral touch. White musk, cedarwood and amber settle into a woody base. Kenzo Kenzo Amour Make Me Fly and La Rive Cuté have a close profile.

Sun Bath

6.7

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jil Sander Sun Bath opens with aquatic notes, calone and freesia and moves into an orange blossom and ylang-ylang heart; it is a fresh floral for women that has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure, business and sport. Voters mostly read it as feminine, and some find it modern. Fresh and aquatic accords lead. Aquatic notes, calone and freesia give a cool first impression, while pink pepper adds a light lift. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft floral touch. Vanilla, musk and tonka bean sweeten the base gently. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords. Escada Especially Escada and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Women have a close profile.

Boardwalk Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Skylar · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Boardwalk Delight Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with raspberry sorbet, aquatic notes and apple, which give it a cool, fruity start. In the heart, coconut milk, water lily and guava blossom make it creamy and floral. The base of amber, musk, cotton candy and vanilla leaves a gourmand sweetness, with a powdery side in the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as a women's fragrance. The Dua Brand Walk on Cotton Candy and Montale Lucky Candy have a close profile.

Diamant L'Eau Intense

6.6

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rammstein Diamant L'Eau Intense is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, yuzu zest and leaves, with blackcurrant and florals at its heart. It has been discontinued. The opening is cool, green and aquatic, built from aquatic notes, yuzu zest and leaves. The heart turns softly floral with blackcurrant, orange blossom, rose and lily of the valley, and musk keeps that clean feel going in the base. Synthetic and spicy accents sit quietly in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. Maiora Parfum Tempesta di Mare and Calvin Klein Escape (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Forever Elizabeth

7.5

Elizabeth Taylor · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth is a fresh, floral and watery women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, blackberry, green notes and mandarin orange give the opening a fruity, cool freshness. In the heart, orchid, tiaré and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Musk, amber and woods sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for nights out. It mostly reads as feminine.

Close

6.8

GAP · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

GAP Close is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery woody base, suited to everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, citrus fruits, salt and almond blossom. In the heart, jasmine, stephanotis, daphne and freesia add a soft floral layer. It dries down to vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk, which sweeten it and tie it to a powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Pure DKNY Vanilla and Bond No. 9 Hamptons have a close profile.

Ice Touch Woman (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Mexx · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mexx Ice Touch Woman is a cool, fruity women's fragrance led by citrus, blueberry and aquatic notes. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with some picking it for the office. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Mexx Ice Touch Woman (2006) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile. The top holds citrus, blueberry, aquatic notes and pink pepper, which set the fresh, watery tone. In the heart, cyclamen, mint, coriander and orange blossom add a floral, slightly spicy turn. The base of cedar, raspberry, amber and musk finishes on a woody, lightly sweet footing.

Elixir

8.1

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive Elixir is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a soft sweetness and a powdery finish. Aquatic notes and mandarin orange open it on a light, airy note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom bring out the floral side, with a creamy softness alongside. In the base, cashmere, cedarwood and amber settle it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Câline Nuit de Musc and Clean Blonde Rose have a close profile.

Snowing Rose

6.9

Masakï Matsushïma · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Snowing Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, peach and bergamot: the peach adds a sweet fruitiness while bergamot and the water notes keep it light. At the heart, iceberg rose, lotus and magnolia carry the floral line. White musk settles into a soft, powdery base. Aquatic and green tones keep it airy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Chloé Roses de Chloé and Mugler Mugler Show have a close profile.

Eau Mega

6.7

Viktor & Rolf · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. It reads feminine and modern. The top of pear, basil and violet leaf gives a light, green opening. In the heart, peony and jasmine sambac build the floral side, while lemon zest and aquatic notes add coolness. The base of musk, cashmere, sandalwood and cedar leaves it soft and woody. Biotherm Eau Fraîche and Pierre Bourdon Le Grand Tour have a close profile.