The Perfume Library

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine

7.5

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as well as for daily use. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with green mandarin and cardamom, which give a lightly spiced freshness. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense and opoponax build a smoky, resinous warmth. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base, while patchouli and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery floor.

Adam Levine for Women

7.0

Adam Levine · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Adam Levine for Women is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around saffron, rose and vanilla, leaning towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too. It suits leisure and evening wear best, with room for daily and office use. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some see it as masculine. M. Micallef Glamour and Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli have a close profile. The top notes are saffron, citrus fruits, tagetes and spices. At the heart, rose, Jasminum auriculatum and Australian sandalwood form a floral body, and in the base vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, adding a powdery, creamy softness.

Pour Femme Intense

8.0

Lacoste · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lacoste Pour Femme Intense is a floral, sweet fragrance with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, soft and feminine in feel and suited to daytime wear. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character is mostly read as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with caramel and lily of the valley, with Bulgarian rose in the heart. Himalayan cedar, musk and Australian sandalwood form a woody, creamy base, and the sweetness of the caramel is softened by the powdery floral tones.

Très Chère

7.7

Mizensir · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mizensir Très Chère is a fresh, floral and sweet perfume for women, with a gourmand, creamy side softened by powdery woods. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next and summer chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Mizensir Poudre d'Or and Phlur Missing Person (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile. It opens on orange blossom, while the heart brings Paradisone®, jasmine sambac and Ambrox. The base of Australian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla absolute and Exaltone® settles it into a creamy, sweet, vanilla-tinged wood.

Le Parfum (2026)

5.9

MaxMara · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

MaxMara Le Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral that leans towards autumn and winter days, with a feminine, modern character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next. It sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens on Guatemalan tuberose absolute and Grasse tuberose. Vanilla in the heart softens it and adds a gourmand sweetness. Australian sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody footing.

Gold Sugar

7.0

Pink Sugar · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pink Sugar Gold Sugar is a gourmand scent for women that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, neroli and orange with a sweet heart of orange blossom, crème brûlée and coconut. The citrus notes give a fresh, fruity start before the scent turns creamy and sweet, with orange blossom, crème brûlée and coconut leading. In the base, Australian sandalwood, cream and musk soften the sugar, leaving a powdery, lightly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Montale Day Dreams and Maison Alhambra Reyna have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana by Kenzo

7.5

Kenzo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo Flower Ikebana by Kenzo is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery, creamy woody side, suited to relaxed daytime hours and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening use is less common. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Sobacha and Japanese cherry blossom give it a light, airy floral feel. Indian tuberose absolute sweetens that and adds a creamy softness, while Australian sandalwood sits underneath as a woody, powdery base. Phlur Missing Person and Essential Parfums The Musc have a close profile.

Plein Soleil (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance with a creamy, fruity warmth, written with women in mind. Indian tuberose and Comorian ylang-ylang form a floral core, while Australian sandalwood settles them onto a creamy base. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background and adds a faint spiced touch. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with a slightly synthetic brightness running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known nearby without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Cœur d'Ylang and Berdoues Croisière: Koh Phi Phi have a close profile.

Empreinte (2012)

7.6

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Empreinte is a chypre for women that opens with mandarin, bergamot and aldehydes, carries roses and jasmine in the heart and rests on cedar, sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. It reads feminine to most, though some find it classic or even masculine. It opens fresh and citrusy with Brazilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, May rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, while moss and leather give the chypre a leathery edge. That base carries the fresh opening into a dry, spicy finish.

Fleur de Cristal (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Lalique · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Fleur de Cristal Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper for a citrusy freshness, while jasmine sambac starts the floral side. In the heart, stephanotis and lily of the valley move it into a green, powdery lightness. Australian sandalwood, amber and cashmeran sweeten and soften the base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as feminine.

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.

Purple Heart V.5

7.4

Map of the Heart · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Map of the Heart Purple Heart V.5 is a perfume for women that sets dark fruit and flowers against smoky, sweet depths. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with black cherry and black plum, which give a fruity sweetness. The heart brings violet, purple rose and liquorice, and the floral side is kept in check by a spicy, faintly smoky tone. In the base, ink, tonka bean, Australian sandalwood, vanilla and amber dry down woody and resinous. D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout and Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood have a close profile.

Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro

7.2

Gucci · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro is a fresh, sweet white-floral scent, with tuberose and jasmine at its centre and a touch of spice and cream around them. It opens with ginger and Ambrox Super, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute and Rangoon creeper. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and cypriol settles the flowers onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf L'Absolu have a close profile.

Poivre 23

7.5

Le Labo · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Le Labo Poivre 23 is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent with a smoky, woody character. Vanilla absolute and labdanum build a sweet, resinous base, and Bourbon pepper lays spice over it. Frankincense and styrax bring a smoky air, while Australian sandalwood, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli add a woody, powdery warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Though it is sold as a women's perfume, most voters read it as masculine.

Bare

7.1

Victoria's Secret · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Victoria's Secret Bare pairs the fresh, floral lines of Madagascan mandarin orange and Egyptian violet with musk and Australian sandalwood, in a scent made for women. The mandarin and violet together read fresh, fruity and floral. Musk sets this on a creamy, lightly sweet base, while sandalwood adds a woody warmth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business settings also named. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Promenade in the Gardens

6.5

Maison Margiela · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Promenade in the Gardens is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with freesia, green notes and peony; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though some find it modern or classic. The top notes of freesia, green notes and coriander give a crisp start. In the heart, peony, jasmine sambac absolute and Turkish rose carry the floral side. Patchouli, vetiver and Australian sandalwood ground it in a woody, earthy base, while sweet and powdery accords soften the green florals.

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme

7.5

Moncler · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme opens with pear, violet leaf and grapefruit and moves into a floral heart, a fresh, powdery scent for women. The pear and grapefruit in the top give a fruity brightness, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of freesia, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and peony turns floral and softly powdery. Australian sandalwood, amber and Texas cedar settle underneath as a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Snob (2014)

7.2

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Le Galion Snob is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and apple to a powdery floral heart of iris and orange blossom. The top notes are bergamot, mandarin orange, apple and saffron, a fresh, fruity start with a light touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, rose and jasmine build a floral, powdery body. White musk, Virginia cedar and Australian sandalwood close it with a soft, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Émilie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Santalum (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Chloé · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Cedrus Intense

7.4

Chloé · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Cedrus Intense is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Voters read it as feminine or masculine almost as often, so it sits somewhere in between. Leaves and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy start. Rose adds a soft floral heart, and the spicy accord sweetens it slightly. In the base, Indian vetiver, Australian sandalwood and Chinese cedar form a dry, woody foundation. Gucci A Winter Melody and Etro Via Verri (2010) have a close profile.

Very Estēe

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Estēe Lauder Very Estēe is a floral perfume for women that sets a heart of gardenia, jasmine and rose against a fresh opening of lotus and freesia. It opens with lotus, freesia, blackcurrant and pink pepper, which give a fresh, lightly fruity and mildly spicy start. The heart turns more floral with Brazilian gardenia, jasmine and roses. The base of Australian sandalwood, cedarwood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody and powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. It reads as largely feminine and classic. Mistral Fragrances Mistral Female and Oriflame Paradise (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Elae

6.6

Trudon · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Elae is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easiest to wear on leisure days and in daily use. It opens with apple and Moroccan neroli, a fresh and green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine fill out the floral side with a creamy softness. Australian sandalwood and Siam benzoin lay a woody, sweet and powdery base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though daytime and evening wear both come up. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Its profile is close to Jeroboam Unue and Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi.