The Perfume Library

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Nomade Nuit d'Égypte

7.5

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Chloé Nomade Nuit d'Égypte is a floral, spicy oriental led by opoponax, cinnamon and vanilla, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Leisure, evening and daily wear are voted almost evenly, with office use a little behind. Half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair number call it modern. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one composition. Egyptian orange blossom absolute and broom set a floral ground, with cinnamon and ginger adding spice. Vanilla sweetens it and gives a creamy softness, while myrrh and opoponax bring a warm, resinous depth. Mugler Alien Fusion and Rabanne Pure XS Night have a close profile.

Ta'if (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ta'if Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that pairs a green freshness with a powdery, creamy warmth, and it is made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Saffron, date and pink pepper give a spicy, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Taif rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral core. The base of Ugandan vanilla absolute, amber and broom sweetens the scent and closes it on a woody warmth.

Jasmere

8.3

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Jasmere is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built around jasmine sambac, linden blossom and orange blossom. It opens with jasmine sambac, broom and linden blossom, floral and airy. In the heart, vetiver, heliotrope and orange blossom sweeten it and push it towards a powdery, creamy feel. Musk and dry woods leave a soft woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia and Alezz Mehwar have a close profile.

Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) (Parfum)

7.7

Oscar de la Renta · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oscar de la Renta Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) Parfum is a powdery floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose in the heart, with vanilla and myrrh giving the base a sweet, resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out. Voters see it as mainly feminine, then classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, basil and orange blossom, which add a spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a full floral body. The base carries the sweetness of vanilla and myrrh, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody, chypre depth. Lancaster Lancaster and Houbigant Raffinée have a similar profile.

Madame Rochas (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Rochas · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rochas Madame Rochas is a green, powdery chypre built around orange blossom, neroli and jasmine: a fresh yet classic scent for women. It has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring close behind, and evening and night out get the most votes. Most describe it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, neroli, broom and honeysuckle, a fresh, green floral note. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose, Bulgarian rose and iris add a powdery softness. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar give the base a woody footing, while musk and amber sweeten it slightly. Anaïs Anaïs and Fidji have a close profile.

Gelsomini di Capri (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Carthusia · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days, pairing fresh citrus with a floral heart. Ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange open bright and airy, with lemon and pink pepper keeping that start lively. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose lead, while orange blossom softens the floral texture. The base sweetens with vanilla and amber into a creamy warmth, smoothed out by white musk and cashmere wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and favour leisure and daily wear, though it sits comfortably at the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Tonatto Notte a Taif have a close profile.

Sonnet 18

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Sonnet 18 is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs bergamot and red bitter orange with orange blossom, jasmine sambac and mimosa. It opens with citrus and mandarin orange leaf, then the heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, mimosa and Bulgarian Rosa alba. Honey absolute, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten the base, while sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood add a woody floor. Green and spicy touches keep it from turning too soft. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine.

Maisìa

7.4

Gabriella Chieffo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gabriella Chieffo Maisìa is a fresh, sweet scent where citrus, green notes and flowers walk together, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. It opens with bergamot, lemon and fig leaf, while fire adds a faint warmth. In the heart, ylang-ylang, narcissus and fig bring a creamy, lightly fruity softness. The base of black amber, sandalwood and musk settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, work and daytime wear leading. It is a women's perfume, though many voters find it masculine too. Carven Paris Santorin and Etro Vicolo Fiori have a close profile.

Fleur d'Or & Acacia

7.3

L'Occitane en Provence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Fleur d'Or & Acacia is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, powdery lightness, written for women. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office top the occasions. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Lemon and bergamot open it brightly. In the heart, acacia, broom and mimosa add a soft, lightly sweet floral note. The base of musk and white woods leaves a woody, powdery finish.

Holygrace

7.0

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Holygrace is a fresh, spicy floral for women that leans towards spring and autumn and suits leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer following, and it is placed mostly in leisure and daily use, with some voting for the office. It reads clearly feminine. The scent is fresh, green and floral, built on bergamot and jasmine, with cardamom, ginger and pink pepper adding spice. Amber, styrax, vanilla and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, resinous warmth, while a powdery side stays in the background and a synthetic sheen runs through it.

Aura for Women

6.4

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Women is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackberry, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness that lychee and yellow freesia soften. In the heart, peony, honeysuckle and star jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of white musk, sandalwood and vanilla closes it with a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Its light character fits the daytime. Bien-Être L'Eau Parfumée des Familles and Ulric de Varens Musk Sexy have a close profile.

La Femme Absolu

7.6

Prada · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Prada La Femme Absolu is a feminine scent where citrus and flowers are softened by a resinous, vanilla-tinged sweetness. It opens with peach, blood orange and Jamaican pepper, a fruity brightness met by a touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom and neroli give it a floral lift, with broom and everlasting flower alongside. The base of tolu balm and vanilla settles into a creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick it most often for a night out and for the office, with evening and daily wear close behind.

Corallo

5.4

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Profumi di Pantelleria Corallo is a fresh, green and floral scent built around caper, green olive and thyme, sold as a women's perfume. Longevity and projection both sit at a moderate level, though the votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. In the character votes feminine leads, with a sizeable share also calling it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of caper, green olive, thyme, rosemary and black olive set up an earthy, spicy greenness. In the heart, jasmine, broom, immortelle and water lily add a floral, aquatic softness. White musk, amber and ambrette seed leave it resting on a smooth, woody base.

Popy Moreni (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Popy Moreni · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Popy Moreni Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. It reads as feminine. It opens with ylang-ylang, coffee, geranium and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom, mimosa and heliotrope, giving a floral, powdery feel. In the dry-down, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli turn it sweet, woody and oriental. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Skies

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Skies is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that opens on gooseberry, blue tea and grapefruit. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. The ratings rest on few votes, so treat them as a rough guide. It suits easy, everyday wear. The opening is fruity and bright, with gooseberry, blue tea and grapefruit. In the heart, broom, chamomile and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, cedarwood and tea tree settles into a creamy, lightly sweet and clean finish.

Wild Elixir

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Wild Elixir is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, freesia and mandarin orange before moving into a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. The top notes are violet leaf, freesia, tagetes and mandarin orange, giving a fresh, green and lightly fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia, broom and water lily turn it floral. The base of orris root, amberwood, sandalwood and musk softens it into a powdery, woody warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the accords. It is made for women. Escada Loving Bouquet and Ghost Enchanted Bloom have a close profile.

Amami Alfredo

8.5

Gianluca Bulega

Citrus · Floral · Green

Gianluca Bulega Amami Alfredo is a chypre for women that sets a citrusy floral opening of orange blossom, neroli and bergamot over a woody base of patchouli and sandalwood. It opens bright and slightly green with orange blossom, neroli, laurel and bergamot. The heart of orchid, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and jasmine deepens the floral side, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla settles it into a powdery, resinous, faintly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across leisure, nights out and the office. Estēe Lauder Private Collection (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Chypre have a close profile.

Rêve Romantique

6.6

NANA.M · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

NANA.M Rêve Romantique is a women's fragrance that opens with cocoa, fir balsam and green mandarin orange and moves into a floral heart of jasmine and mimosa; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no season or occasion data. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. A fresh, citrusy opening carries cocoa and apricot sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa, broom and cassia build a floral, spicy body. The base of immortelle, musk, hay and amber leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Jo Malone Silver Needle Tea and Ormonde Jayne Sakura have a close profile.

Madame Charrier

6.1

Charrier

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Charrier Madame Charrier is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh blend of bergamot, mandarin orange and aldehydes, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and sweetens in vanilla and sandalwood. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, rosewood and aldehydes give a citrusy, slightly green and bright start. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose lead, with broom alongside them. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly between day and evening: leisure and business are chosen most often, with night out and evening close behind. It is meant for women. Chanel 1932 and Dior Dune have a close profile.

Roccobarocco Black

7.2

Roccobarocco · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roccobarocco Black is a women's perfume that opens with quince, blackcurrant and bergamot, moves into a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang, and settles on myrrh, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, with voters clustering in the middle rather than at either extreme. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It is presented as a feminine fragrance. The fruity top notes give a fresh, slightly sweet start with quince, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and magnolia make the floral side fuller. The base of myrrh, frankincense, patchouli, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, woody, slightly smoky and powdery warmth. Comme des Garçons Daphne and Versace Gianni Versace (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Acqua dell'Elba · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Luciano Soprani · 1987

Floral · Green · Fruity

Molton Brown · 2007

Floral · Synthetic