The Perfume Library

29 perfumes

No. 1 for Women

Clive Christian · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian No. 1 for Women is a classic-leaning feminine scent that moves from a fruity opening through a floral, powdery heart into a sweet, creamy base. Peach, apricot, pineapple and bergamot give the top a bright, fruity feel, while cardamom and bell pepper add a spicy edge. Jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang form the floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweeten and soften the base, leaving a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads feminine and classic. Montana Suggestion Eau Cuivrée and Tristano Onofri Solo Tu have a close profile.

A Mi Aire

6.7

Loewe · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe A Mi Aire is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on bergamot, clover and Calabrian mandarin orange, and it suits spring and summer days. The opening is bright with bergamot and mandarin, while clover adds a green freshness. In the heart, bell pepper, jasmine tea and Rosa centifolia give a floral but green feel. The base of musk, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it on a woody ground, with an aquatic, lightly sweet side always in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays easy and unobtrusive. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead. It mostly reads feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love have a close profile.

Absolutely Irrésistible Givenchy

6.3

Givenchy · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Absolutely Irrésistible Givenchy is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, lightly spicy streak, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without filling the room. Most voters don't tie it to one season: autumn, summer and spring get almost equal shares, with winter a little behind. It reads feminine. It opens with red berries, bell pepper and mandarin orange, where the fruit sweetness gets a sharp, green edge. Heliotrope, orange blossom and jasmine soften the heart into something floral. Patchouli, amber and cedarwood set it on a warm, woody base. Rabanne Lady Million Royal and Câline Fleur Noir have a close profile.

Giorgio Beverly Hills / So You

7.3

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Beverly Hills / So You is a floral-fruity women's fragrance that opens with plum and osmanthus and carries rose, tuberose and violet at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Sweet and powdery, it suits the daytime best. Plum and osmanthus give a fruity sweetness at the start. In the heart, rose, tuberose, violet and water lily form a floral bouquet, with bell pepper adding a spicy, green edge. The base of amber, vanilla and musk softens it into a powdery, oriental warmth. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Life Threads Silver

7.0

La Prairie · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Prairie Life Threads Silver is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with green notes and bergamot and settles into a heart of jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. The opening is crisp, with green notes and bergamot, and the heart turns to jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom, while bell pepper adds a green edge to the flowers. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss give it a woody, powdery footing. Sweet and faintly animal tones run beneath the fresh, floral character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It is positioned as a women's scent. Etro Royal Pavillon and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.