The Perfume Library

131 perfumes

Madame Chérie

Câline · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Câline Madame Chérie is a floral, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance led by black cherry, almond and vanilla. It opens with vetiver, black cherry and almond, so the fruity, sweet side comes forward at once. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and rose add a floral layer. The base of vanilla, musk, balsam and sandalwood settles it into something creamy and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out, leisure and evenings, and its character reads mostly feminine. Nihan Joli Rouge and Rabanne Fame have a close profile.

Sahara Noir

7.8

Tom Ford · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Sahara Noir, now discontinued and made for women, blends oud, frankincense resin and vanilla into a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. Bitter orange, cypress and cistus open it. Jasmine, rose, cinnamon and frankincense form the heart, and oud, benzoin, vanilla and labdanum make a sweet, resinous, earthy base. The result is warm, dense and oriental.

№ 01 - Le Maroc pour Elle

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 01 - Le Maroc pour Elle is a warm, feminine oriental that sets a sweet floral heart against spice and resin. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and lavender. Jasmine and Moroccan rose give the heart a floral warmth. Atlas cedar and balsam then settle into a woody, resinous, earthy base, with a spicy sweetness running through it. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Arabian Wood and Goutal Sables.

Fidji (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Guy Laroche · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guy Laroche Fidji (2003) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, woody chypre feel, made for women. It opens with galbanum, jasmine, tuberose, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang forming a green, floral bouquet, with iris adding a powdery softness. Aldehydes and spices come forward in the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli, balsam, musk and amber give it a woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice

8.1

Guerlain · 2000

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice pairs a resinous, smoky green with a sweet warmth; it is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. It opens with fir, and pine and balsam lead the heart. In the base, frankincense, vanilla and sugar soften everything; the green, woody and spicy sides stay present while the whole turns sweet and oriental. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Lattafa Raghba and French Avenue Spicy Amber have a close profile.

Extravagance Russe

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Diana Vreeland Extravagance Russe is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter; evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The scent as a whole rests on the warmth of amber and Bourbon vanilla. Resins and balsam add a resinous, woody depth, while musk softens it. The impression is sweet, gourmand and powdery, in an oriental mood. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Aerin Tangier Vanille share a close profile.

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent that suits evenings and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and bergamot, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, lily, black orchid and gardenia lead while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base turns sweet with vanilla, milk and cinnamon, over a woody footing of sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009

8.2

Lolita Lempicka · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009 is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that opens with myrrh, aniseed and ivy, moves through violet, jasmine and iris, and settles on vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily wear. It reads mostly feminine. The opening is spicy, built on myrrh, aniseed and ivy. The heart turns floral and powdery with violet, jasmine and iris, softened by balsam. The base of vanilla and tonka bean leaves a gourmand, sweet warmth. Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2005 - Star Dust and Eau de Minuit 2004 have a close profile.

Les Merveilles - Ambre Mirabilis

7.1

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Les Merveilles - Ambre Mirabilis is a sweet, spicy oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Amber and balsam form the backbone, toffee adds sweetness, and suede brings a soft, animalic texture. Calabrian bergamot lightens the heavy cover a little, Turkish rose carries the floral side, and a woody, resinous warmth ties it together. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Serge Lutens Cèdre and Xerjoff Ceylon have a close profile.

Twisted Peppermint

7.4

Bath & Body Works · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint is a fresh, sweet gourmand that pairs peppermint with vanilla, and it is aimed at women. Snow and peppermint give the scent a cool, green edge, while vanilla, sugar and buttercream soften it with creamy sweetness. Balsam stays in the background. The result reads like a milky, minty candy. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Its cool, sweet profile gives it a soft, everyday character.

Teresa

7.5

Teresa Helbig · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Teresa Helbig Teresa is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand and slightly smoky warmth. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and office wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and neroli, while pepper, ylang-ylang and berries bring a floral, fruity warmth to the heart. Siam benzoin, oakmoss and tobacco in the base leave a spicy, resinous, creamy depth. Parfums de Marly Herod and Zara TOB/02 Tobacco Tango have a close profile.

Bleu de Chine (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc de la Morandière · 1987

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Marc de la Morandière Bleu de Chine Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with powdery, sweet and woody sides, made for women and leaning towards fall and spring days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out best, and is rarely chosen for the office. Bergamot, lily of the valley, tuberose and jasmine give it a fresh, floral opening. In the heart, oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay down a green, woody ground. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, balsam and musk sweetens it and adds a powdery, oriental warmth. Jean Patou Sublime and Emanuel Ungaro Senso have a close profile.

Midnight Datura

6.9

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums Quartana Midnight Datura is a women's fragrance built around white flowers such as tuberose, jasmine and datura, with green and spicy touches. The floral accord leads, with magnolia and rose widening the flower side, while green leaves and lavender add a cool, leafy thread. Clove, nutmeg and pepper bring a spicy warmth. Amber, vanilla and sandalwood set it on a creamy, powdery base that carries the sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is classed as a women's perfume. Anyone looking for a close profile could try Nishane Vjola and Roja Parfums Lilac.

Pétales

6.4

Chantecaille · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chantecaille Pétales is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery side and a light woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with gardenia, freesia and blossoms. The heart brings jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, violet leaf and balsam, where the floral character is strongest. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood soften it into a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and animal touches staying in the background.

Gardenia

7.8

Floris · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Gardenia is a floral women's fragrance built around gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, with a fresh, sweet edge; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. With its clear floral character and light woody base, it reads as feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli and peach, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. The heart gathers gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, lily, ylang-ylang and cyclamen into a green-tinged floral bouquet. Musk, balsam, labdanum and sandalwood soften the base. Dior Grand Bal and Floris Bouquet de la Reine (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mephistopheles

6.7

Hexennacht · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Aura (1994)

6.0

Loewe · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Loewe Aura is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a powdery, sweet softness, made for women, and it has been discontinued. The top notes bring freesia, mandarin orange, white peach, bergamot and yellow melon, so it opens fruity and bright. In the heart, gardenia, violet and roses carry the floral side. In the base, iris, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a powdery warmth, while balsam and sandalwood add a woody footing. Aura (1994) is a women's fragrance. Chloé Chloé (2009) (Eau de Toilette) and Valentino Rock 'n Rose Couture have a close note and accord profile.