The Perfume Library

Duchessa

8.5

Gritti · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check. It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Kayali · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. It opens with black cherry, bergamot and raspberry for a juicy sweetness. The heart brings jasmine sambac, damask rose, heliotrope and praliné; in the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and tonka bean absolute build a woody, smoky, creamy ground. Spicy and gourmand accords run through it.

Madame Chérie

8.1

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.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Carmina

7.1

Creed · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Carmina is a sweet, spicy feminine scent in which saffron and black cherry open onto a floral heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind; summer sits further back. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with saffron, black cherry and pink pepper, where fruity sweetness is held in check by spice. In the heart, violet, May rose and peony form a floral band over a woody base of cashmere wood. In the base, musk, amber and frankincense soften the sweetness and close it warm.

Very Good Girl Glam

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam opens with black cherry and bitter almond and sweetens towards bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and it reads feminine and modern. Black cherry and bitter almond lead at the top. In the heart, rose water and lily add a soft floral note. At the base, bourbon vanilla and vetiver settle the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia have a close profile.

L'Interdit Elixir

8.0

Givenchy · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir is a floral, sweet gourmand: black cherry's fruity gloss meets the creamy warmth of vanilla and rum absolute, and it leans towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with black cherry and bitter almond, a fruity sweetness with a slight bitterness. In the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine form the floral veil, while oak wood lays a woody frame beneath them. The base of vanilla, davana and rum absolute dries down creamy, spicy and thoroughly sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, and office wear is rarely chosen. Most voters find it feminine, with a share calling it modern. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir and House of Thêom Midnight Cherry have a close profile.

Very Good Girl Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, gourmand softness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Its feminine character dominates, though some also call it modern. It opens on black cherry and bitter almond, while tuberose and rose water give the heart a soft floral touch. Cocoa and vanilla sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy trail. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam and Zara Tuberose (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry

6.4

Lancôme · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry is a sweet, gourmand women's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of black cherry, and violet leaf absolute brings a floral, slightly green touch to the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa butter bring out the gourmand side, while oud adds a spicy, woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear isn't far behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. Jesus del Pozo In Black and Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir have a similar profile.

La Rose

7.8

Christian Louboutin · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Louboutin La Rose is a sweet, fruity rose made for fall and winter evenings, aimed at women. Rose and black cherry lead, giving a floral, sweet scent. Pink pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth, while a creamy accord softens the whole. It also carries a synthetic sheen, and the overall impression is of a modern rose. Longevity is strong and sillage is good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and also for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Initio Can't Get Enough and Diptyque Eau Mohéli have a close profile.

Amber Romance (Fragrance Mist)

7.3

Victoria's Secret

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Victoria's Secret Amber Romance is a fruity, sweet fragrance mist built on black cherry, vanilla cream and sandalwood, with a gourmand, creamy feel that suits women and autumn days. Black cherry opens fruity and sweet, then vanilla cream softens it into a creamy warmth at the heart. Sandalwood gives the base a light woody footing under the sweetness. Oriental and powdery tones stay in the background, while a synthetic sheen runs through the scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily wear and leisure are among the most chosen occasions. It reads feminine. Kurky and Crème Anglaise have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours

7.6

Guerlain · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours is a feminine scent that joins the sweet brightness of mandarin orange and black cherry to a powdery floral heart of black rose and violet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with fewer choosing summer. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure, and most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, black cherry and bergamot, fruity and bright. Black rose and violet then lead, making it floral and powdery. Tonka bean, patchouli and black tea dry it down warm and gourmand. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (Eau de Parfum Couture) and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum share 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.

Cherry Bouquet

8.0

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Cherry Bouquet is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance in which floral and fruity notes lead; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black cherry, sour cherry, cherry liqueur and almond, a dark, sugary fruit. The heart adds a soft floral side with jasmine sambac, damask rose, plum and raspberry. In the base, vanilla keeps the sweetness going, while vetiver, cedar, clove and patchouli bring dryness and spice.

Cortigiana

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Il Profvmo Cortigiana is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and in daytime wear. It opens with black cherry and floral notes, then moves into vanilla and almond at the heart for a gourmand sweetness. Iris and herbs in the base steady that sweetness on a powdery, lightly spicy footing; overall it reads floral and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring or summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Black Tulip

7.0

Nest · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nest Black Tulip pairs the fruity sweetness of Chinese plum and black cherry with patchouli and Japanese violet, a floral-oriental scent for women. The fruit notes lead: Chinese plum and black cherry give it a sweet, dense fruitiness. Indonesian jasmine carries the floral side while pink pepper adds a light spice, and patchouli lays down an earthy base. Japanese violet softens the blend. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions they choose most are a night out and the evening. They mostly read its character as feminine. Tom Ford Black Orchid (2023) (Eau de Toilette) and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose have a close profile.

In Black

6.7

Jesus del Pozo · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jesus del Pozo In Black is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with black cherry, rose and pink grapefruit. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, black lily, violet and peach wine build a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and Atlas cedar tie that sweetness to a woody, oriental warmth.

Bella Vita (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guess · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guess Bella Vita Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's scent that links blackcurrant, black cherry and jasmine to the sweetness of vanilla orchid and praliné. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter a step behind; it leans towards daily and leisure wear and can also be worn in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and juicy, with Italian lemon lifting the blackcurrant and black cherry. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, tuberose and vanilla orchid. In the dry-down, praliné, tonka bean, musk and amberwood turn it creamy and gourmand. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Toilette) (2011)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that opens with black cherry, apricot nectar and lemon zest, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out come lower. It reads feminine and modern. The fruity, sweet opening gives way to jasmine and iris, which add a floral, powdery softness. Green and gourmand touches run through it. In the base, kingwood, frankincense and musk bring a woody, spicy warmth. Serge Lutens Louve and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Flower Cherry Poppy

6.7

Kenzo · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kenzo Flower Cherry Poppy pairs the sweet fruitiness of black cherry and strawberry with the floral freshness of damask rose and water lily, in a light, everyday feminine style. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it suits those who want something soft and unobtrusive. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. Black cherry and strawberry lead at the top, giving a sweet, fruity opening. In the heart, damask rose and water lily push the scent towards a fresh floral side. The base of Virginia cedar wood and white musk leaves a soft, powdery finish. Bruno Banani Woman and Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming have a close profile.

Liquid Cashmere Black

8.0

DKNY · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Liquid Cashmere Black is a floral-fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand streak, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer trails far behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, and also finds a place at the office and for daily use. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with raspberry, rose and black cherry, fruity and sweet. The heart of jasmine absolute, iris and patchouli builds a floral, powdery middle. In the base, praliné, heliotrope and sandalwood turn it creamy, woody and softly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches among the accords. Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss is a floral, sweet women's scent built around jasmine absolute, black cherry and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. As a whole it is floral and fruity: jasmine absolute, Rosa centifolia and black cherry set a sweet frame. Saffron and pink pepper add spice, while vanilla and styrax give a powdery, oriental softness. Vinyl leaves a glossy, synthetic edge. Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aromatics Black Cherry

6.8

Clinique · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clinique Aromatics Black Cherry is a feminine fruity floral that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. More than half of voters read its character as feminine. Black cherry forms a sweet, fruity core, softened by blossoms, while spices and cardamom add a dry, warm edge. Woody and oriental accents stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole.