The Perfume Library

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum is a clean, soft women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. It runs fresh and floral: jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom sit over musk and cashmeran as one smooth whole. Sweetness, a powdery, creamy texture and a synthetic accord give it a tidy, polished finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Alien Essence Absolue

8.3

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Girl of Now

7.6

Elie Saab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now is a sweet, gourmand floral that leans towards autumn and winter and reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, roasted pistachio and pear open it with a fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, almond and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of almond milk, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Blossom Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Amouage · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Blossom Love Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral, feminine scent that most voters wear in spring and in relaxed, leisure settings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Spring leads, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is worn from daytime to evening and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose liqueur and cherry blossom nectar, then moves to vanilla, ylang-ylang and amaretto in the heart. A base of tonka bean, cashmeran and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with the fruity side never far away.

Athalia

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Athalia is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with frankincense and bitter orange and softens into orange blossom, iris and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings and nights out but also works for leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens spicy and slightly smoky with frankincense and bitter orange. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and cashmeran lead, giving the floral side a powdery, creamy feel. The dry-down settles on vanilla, white musk and amber, sweet and woody. Prada Marienbad and Guerlain Métalys / Metallica have a close profile.

Body (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Burberry · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Body Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral frame with sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. The top notes are freesia, absinth and peach, with the fruity freshness leading through peach. Sandalwood, iris and rose form a floral and woody heart. Vanilla, amber, musk and cashmeran in the base sweeten the scent and carry it into a creamy warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters call it feminine. It leans slightly towards fall and spring but spreads across all four seasons, and is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office.

Perfect

7.4

Marc Jacobs · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often as occasions. It mostly reads feminine, followed by modern. It opens with narcissus and rhubarb for a fresh start. Almond milk in the heart pulls it toward a creamy, sweet side. Cashmeran and cedarwood in the base round off the floral, fruity structure with a soft woodiness.

Gossip Night

7.5

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Gossip Night is a sweet, creamy, gourmand floral-fruity fragrance made for women. It opens with mango blossom, lychee and heliotrope, a fruity, floral start. White peach, cream and caramel in the heart turn it sweeter. White musk, bourbon vanilla and cashmeran form a soft, creamy base, and the synthetic accord adds a slightly glossy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Half of voters call it feminine and a third modern. Mancera Coco Vanille and Mancera Wild Cherry have a close profile.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

7.6

Mugler · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire is a fresh, citrusy floral built on orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli, made for women. It opens bright and airy with orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli. In the heart, tiaré and cashmeran soften the florals and add a light woody depth. The base of white amber and heliotrope turns it sweet, powdery and slightly oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Dior Pure Poison and Rochas Byzantine have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Dans Tes Bras

7.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dans Tes Bras is a powdery, floral scent with fresh, green and lightly spicy sides, made for women and close to everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter have their share. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and is mostly seen as feminine, with a sizeable minority calling it masculine. It opens on violet. In the heart, cashmeran and heliotrope add a soft, powdery feel. The base of sandalwood and white musk dries down woody and clean. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours and L'Erbolario Accordo Viola have a close profile.

Yara Tous / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Lattafa · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara Tous / يارا Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, creamy gourmand side, made with women in mind. It opens with coconut, mango and passion fruit, giving a juicy, tropical sweetness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral layer, and the dry-down rests on vanilla, musk and cashmeran, creamy and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Alien Hypersense

7.3

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Hypersense is a floral, fruity scent built around cashmeran, pear and Indian jasmine sambac. Green mandarin orange and pear give it a fresh, juicy fruit note. Indian jasmine sambac carries the floral side, while cashmeran adds a soft, woody and creamy touch. The overall impression is sweet and distinctly synthetic, bright and modern in feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and lean towards night out, evening and leisure wear. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too. Boy Smells Marble Fruit and Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre have a close profile.

Heartless Helen

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's Heartless Helen is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure hours and daytime wear best. It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart, softened by fruity and sweet accords. Cashmeran and woods set it on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, and business gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Jimmy Choo Flash have a close profile.

Killer Queen

6.8

Katy Perry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Killer Queen is a sweet, fruity feminine scent that puts bergamot, plum and wild berries over jasmine sambac and frangipani, settling on praliné at the base. It opens with bergamot, wild berries and plum, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac and cockscomb add a soft floral layer. Praliné, patchouli and cashmeran at the base lead it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its place too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Alien Extraintense

7.0

Mugler · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Mugler Alien Extraintense is a women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, pairing a floral, sweet character with a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is picked mainly for night outs and evenings, and least for the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The floral accord leads, with tuberose and jasminum grandiflorum carrying the flowers. Vanilla sweetens it, cardamom adds spice, and cashmeran and amberwood give a woody depth. Green and creamy touches soften it along the way. Alexandre.J Butterfly and Lattafa Pride Afaq have a close profile.

Cloud 2.0 Intense

7.9

Ariana Grande · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ariana Grande Cloud 2.0 Intense is a feminine, fruity-gourmand scent built around vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream. It opens with bergamot, lavender and pear, a fresh and lightly fruity start. In the heart, vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream take over and make it creamy and sweet. In the base, musk, woods, cashmeran and ambroxan soften that sweetness and settle it onto a smooth, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and evenings score about equally. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 have a close profile.

Alien - Le Goût du Parfum

8.0

Mugler · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Alien - Le Goût du Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a gourmand, oriental warmth, aimed at women and suited to evenings. It has been discontinued. It begins with fudge and jasmine, the sweetness softening the floral side. In the heart, cashmeran and a solar note build a woody, slightly powdery base, and white amber settles underneath. Spicy and synthetic touches run through the accords as well. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Half of the voters call it feminine. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Beach Hut Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Amouage Beach Hut Woman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that ties mineral notes and bergamot to ylang-ylang and driftwood; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and clean with mineral notes and bergamot. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch at the heart, while driftwood brings a dry woodiness. Cashmeran and patchouli settle into an earthy, resinous base, with green and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Angela Ciampagna Nox and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Perfect Intense

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense is a fresh, floral scent built around narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and cashmeran, sweetened by a gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it suits the office too. Voters mostly see it as feminine, then modern. Narcissus and jasmine form a floral backbone, while pink pepper and pamplezest add a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Roasted almond and sesame pull it toward the gourmand side, and cashmeran with New Caledonian sandalwood lends a creamy softness. The overall impression is fruity and sweet.