The Perfume Library

Jean-Louis Scherrer (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Toilette is a discontinued women's fragrance with a green, floral chypre character. It opens with the crisp bite of galbanum, blackcurrant bud and bergamot, with tangerine softening the edges. Jasmine, iris and rose form a floral heart. The base settles into a dry, woody floor of oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is spread evenly across office, daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Givenchy III and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Imitation Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Imitation Woman is a fresh, floral and green women's perfume built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. It opens on a floral bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the heart, aldehydes, liquorice and blackcurrant bud push it towards green and lightly fruity. The base of patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood leaves a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind, and favour leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Bois 1920 Elite III and Basile Basile Femme (2002) have a close profile.

Bloom Acqua di Fiori

7.0

Gucci · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori is a fresh, green floral made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often; evening and nights out are chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud open it green and fresh. In the heart, Rangoon creeper, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body, brightened by aquatic and lightly spicy touches. Sandalwood and musk leave a creamy softness at the base. Its profile is close to Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Bloom Gocce di Fiori.

Le Parfum In White

7.6

Elie Saab · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Le Parfum In White is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance built on jasmine and orange blossom, sweetened by mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud. The floral accord leads: jasmine and orange blossom form the core, while mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud add a fruity brightness. White musk and patchouli soften it, leaving a sweet, powdery, creamy impression. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. About half of voters find it feminine, with others calling it modern. Le Parfumeur Été and Benetton Colors de Benetton Purple have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

La Vie est Belle (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.8

Lancôme · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

In Lancôme La Vie est Belle Intense, the fruity freshness of orange, bergamot and pear meets a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac, and it suits women's autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with pear adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and hazelnut turn floral and creamy. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin leaves a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth.

Eau de Charlotte

7.0

Goutal · 1982

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Eau de Charlotte is a fresh, green-floral scent that settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness, made for women. It opens with the green, fruity freshness of blackcurrant bud. In the heart, jasmine and three mimosa absolutes (Indian, Grasse and Moroccan) give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of tonka bean, amber, cocoa and vanilla turns it gourmand, warm and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters find it feminine. Fragonard Belle d'Amour and Lattafa Pride Affection have a close profile.

Plus Plus Feminine

6.8

Diesel · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel Plus Plus Feminine is a fresh, fruity floral with citrus, sweetness and a soft, powdery creaminess, made for women. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of blackcurrant leaf, pineapple and bitter orange, while lily of the valley adds a floral lift. In the heart, cherry, strawberry and red apple give it a sweet fruity body, balanced by jasmine and magnolia. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood softens everything and dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine and modern. Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Day Dreams have a close profile.

Chocolat Irisé

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Chocolat Irisé is a gourmand, powdery floral that opens with citrus and settles into cocoa and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and leisure time leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens on mandarin and bergamot, then rose, jasmine and orris root build a floral, powdery heart. The base of cocoa absolute, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla turns sweet, earthy and woody.

Manifesto L'Eclat

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Eclat pairs a fresh opening of neroli, bergamot and green tea with an orange blossom and jasmine heart, settling into a sweet, powdery floral on vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It suits daytime and evening alike, and voters clearly read it as feminine. The top has neroli, bergamot, blackcurrant bud and green tea for freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, freesia and rose form a rounded floral. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down creamy, with a light gourmand warmth. Zara Forbidden Pink and Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Mimosa pour Moi

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mimosa pour Moi is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. About half of voters find it feminine. It opens green and fresh with violet leaf, acacia leaf and blackcurrant bud. In the heart, mimosa, hawthorn and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral note. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla then settle it on a woody, lightly sweet base.

Modern Muse Nuit

7.7

Estēe Lauder · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Nuit is a floral, sweet feminine scent built around jasmine, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla, leaning towards evenings and the cooler months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes second and summer trails far behind. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, though leisure and business have their share. Voters mostly call it feminine, with modern and classic following. As a whole it reads floral, fruity and sweet, with jasmine sambac and jasmine absolute forming the floral core. Blackcurrant bud and mandarin orange add a fruity brightness. Tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk bring a gourmand, creamy, powdery warmth, while a spicy, woody edge stays in the background.

Molinard de Molinard (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Molinard · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Molinard de Molinard Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning feminine scent that sets the green freshness of bergamot and galbanum against a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling on vetiver and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daytime and evening the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens fresh, green and slightly fruity with tagetes, blackcurrant bud and bergamot. The heart turns floral with jasmine, narcissus, ylang-ylang and Rosa centifolia. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a dry, woody, lightly spicy base.

Accord 119 (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Caron · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Accord 119 pairs jasmine and blackcurrant bud with blackberry and black pepper, giving a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear has its place too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine and blackcurrant bud, floral and fruity. In the heart, blackberry sweetness is balanced by the spice of black pepper. As it dries down, heliotrope, amber and musk leave a powdery, oriental, slightly earthy warmth. Vivienne Westwood Let it Rock and Jil Sander Sensual Jil have a close profile.

Chloë Sevigny - Little Flower

8.3

Régime des Fleurs · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régime des Fleurs Chloë Sevigny - Little Flower opens with blackcurrant bud, honey pomelo and peony, making a fresh, citrusy floral that suits women and easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most read it as feminine, followed by modern. Blackcurrant bud and honey pomelo give the opening a green, fruity freshness, and peony carries it toward the floral side. In the heart, honeysuckle, rose otto, black tea and bleeding-heart flower build a sweet floral core. The base of Palo Santo, gaiac wood and musk settles into a soft, woody finish. Dior Me, Dior Me Not and Moschino Funny! have a close profile.

Roseberry

6.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Roseberry pairs blackberry and raspberry leaf with Turkish rose in a fresh, green floral made for women. Roseberry wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. It opens with wine lees, blackcurrant bud, aldehydes and chamomile, a fresh and slightly tart start. In the heart, blackberry and raspberry leaf absolute meet eglantine and Turkish rose, with the fruity sweetness held in check by green tones. Sandalwood, vetiver and iris settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

Fleurs de Gardenia (2012)

6.8

Creed · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Creed Fleurs de Gardenia is a fresh, green floral built around gardenia, peony and rose at its heart, and it leans feminine. It opens cool, green and lightly spiced with blackcurrant bud, galbanum and pink pepper. At the heart, gardenia, peony, rose and lily of the valley take over, with fruity and sweet touches softening the flowers. Patchouli and cedar dry down into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters also read it as feminine. Sisley Izia and Le Galion Tubéreuse (2014) have a close profile.

Sofía (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Sofía Vergara · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Sofía Vergara Sofía Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent with a fruity, sweet side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, though summer and winter also get a fair share. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions voters pick most, and most call it feminine, with some seeing it as modern or classic. The top notes of blackcurrant bud, blackberry and plum give it a fruity brightness. Colombian orchid, violet and Colombian rose bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody warmth.

Illusione Tonka Solaire

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Illusione Tonka Solaire is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around pear, bergamot and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. Pear, bergamot and blackcurrant bud give the opening a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and fig leaf add a soft, floral and slightly green touch. Cedarwood and olive wood dry the base down, while tonka bean rounds it off in a creamy, sweet direction. Bottega Veneta Illusione (Eau de Parfum) and Valmont Bright Poppy have a close profile.

Wild Berries

6.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Keiko Mecheri Wild Berries is a fresh, fruity women's scent built around blackcurrant bud, wild berries and crystal musk. It reads as a single whole rather than a sequence of stages: wild berries bring the sweetness, blackcurrant bud adds a green, fresh edge, and crystal musk rounds everything off with a floral, powdery softness. It has a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern.

Bouquet de la Reine (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Floris · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Floris Bouquet de la Reine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters link to spring and summer days, leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with bergamot, violet leaf, blackcurrant bud and peach, which give a citrusy, green and lightly fruity freshness. The heart gathers lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and tuberose into a floral bouquet, while the base adds sweetness with vanilla and a woody depth from oakmoss and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and many also call it classic or modern. It is worn at the office as well, with evening and night use less common. Fragonard Pois de Senteur and Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley have a close profile.

Be Tempted

6.8

DKNY · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Be Tempted is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand streak; it has been discontinued. The top opens with blackcurrant bud, red fruits, apple and lemon, while liquorice adds a spicy edge. Violet, rose and orange blossom shape the floral heart. The base of Indonesian patchouli, myrrh and vanilla turns it sweeter and gives it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads as feminine and modern. Hackett Absolute and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Cleopatra (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Tocca · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, set on a sweet, amber-leaning base. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant bud and green notes for a bright start. The heart of peach nectar, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose adds a soft, fruity-floral body. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and Indian patchouli sweetens it and dries down warm and woody.