The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Aromatics Elixir (Perfume)

7.6

Clinique · 1971

Floral · Green · Spicy

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a green, earthy and spicy chypre, a dense, assertive floral over a resinous, woody base that leans towards evenings and colder seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a small amount carries for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is written as a women's perfume, though a share of voters read it as masculine. The top opens sharp and green with bergamot, clary sage, coriander and geranium. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose, jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and frankincense, earthy and resinous. Halston Halston (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Woman III have a close profile.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

Giorgio (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1981

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets the soft fruit of apricot and peach against the dense florals of tuberose, jasmine and gardenia. It opens with bergamot, apricot, orange blossom and peach, with the fruit kept sweet and soft. The heart is crowded with rose, orchid, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. In the base, musk, amber, patchouli and vanilla keep the sweetness going, while cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss give it a woody, chypre footing. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, so this is a fragrance that makes itself known. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Most see its character as feminine, with a share calling it classic. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chloé Chloé (1975) have a close profile.

Bracken Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Woman is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance with a smoked-leather and spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with wild berries and bracken, a cool green start. In the heart, narcissus, chamomile and lily bring a soft floral note while smoked leather adds a leathery shadow. Patchouli, vetiver and birch settle into an earthy, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine.

Tea Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Perfumer's Workshop · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets three roses, damask, Bulgarian and tea rose, in a fresh, green frame. It opens with chamomile and peony, light and floral. Roses lead the heart, while geranium leaf, violet leaf and cedarwood in the base pull the scent toward green and woody notes and keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Penhaligon's Peoneve and Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses have a close profile.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Déjà Le Printemps (2012)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Déjà Le Printemps opens with mint, chamomile and orange blossom and reads as a fresh, green, floral scent that suits spring and summer days. The opening is cool, with mint, chamomile and orange blossom. In the heart, galbanum, grass and clover bring the green, softened by lily of the valley and fig leaf. The base of cedar, vetiver and moss is woody and earthy, and musk smooths it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance, though voters are split between feminine and masculine. Phaedon Lentisque / Spanish Bush and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

Romance (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ralph Lauren · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern and others classic. It opens with lychee, rose, freesia and ginger, a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. Violet, lotus and lily then give it a floral, slightly powdery heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, woody base. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Elisabethan Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Penhaligon's · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Elisabethan Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes and geranium give it a light, lively start. The heart holds rose, violet and chamomile, and the accords point to a green, sweet, powdery floral character. Amber, musk and sandalwood soften the base into a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic, and a fair share also wear it to the office. Penhaligon's Violetta and Floris White Rose have a close note and accord profile.

Charlie Blue (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Revlon

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Revlon Charlie Blue Eau de Toilette is a feminine chypre floral that opens with a green, fresh mix of chamomile, galbanum and geranium before moving into rose and jasmine. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and leisure wear and also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of voters call it feminine, with a good share finding it classic. It opens green and bright with chamomile, galbanum, geranium and bergamot. The heart turns floral with rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss and musk leaves it woody, lightly powdery and slightly animalic.

Osez-Moi!

7.7

Chantal Thomass · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Chantal Thomass Osez-Moi! is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around rose, peony and frangipani, softened by vanilla and musk. Osez-Moi! has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters link it to spring and autumn; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Most voters find its character feminine. The scent runs as one piece, with no split between opening and base. Rose and peony form the floral core, while frangipani adds a creamy softness. Vanilla and musk give a sweet, powdery base; chamomile brings a light freshness and vetiver adds a woody depth. Perfumes with a close profile include Kenzo Le Rouge Flower and Le Père Pelletier Poudre de Riz.

Nùr Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Nùr Eau Fine Eau de Parfum pairs chamomile, cedar and Russian leather in a powdery scent that balances floral and leathery sides, made for women. Chamomile and lemon give it a light, fresh start, while apricot adds a fruity sweetness. Russian leather and cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody, smoky base, and Bourbon vanilla brings a powdery, resinous softness. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Jacques Zolty Sparkling Sand and Kemi Luna have a close profile.

Green Tea Lavender

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lavender is a fresh, green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, Sicilian mandarin orange, spearmint and chamomile, a citrusy lift. The heart brings lavender, green tea, Chinese magnolia and oolong tea, with the floral side softened by the teas. The base of ambrette seed, musk and birch leaves a light woody, spicy footing. Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use not far behind. Most voters call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honeysuckle and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

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.

Tribù (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Benetton · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Benetton Tribù Eau de Toilette is a floral-fruity women's scent built around blackcurrant, mandarin and rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine; spring and fall edge ahead, though it is spread across all four seasons. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, with evening and night out chosen less often. The top opens fruity with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and violet leaf. The heart is floral, with rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, chamomile and geranium. The base of benzoin, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood settles it into a sweet, woody, earthy ground. Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose have a close profile.

Chaos (2008)

7.9

DKNY · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

DKNY Chaos is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy and woody edges; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings best, followed by daily wear and leisure. More voters read it as feminine, though a noticeable share call it masculine. Amber and musk build a sweet, powdery base. Chamomile and lavender soften it, sage and coriander add a spicy edge, and exotic woods carry the woody, earthy side. The result feels resinous and oriental.

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.

Ambra

7.0

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Harry Lehmann Ambra is a floral, woody scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it is made for women, though voters tend to read it as masculine. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Evening and night out come up most often, while daytime and office get fewer votes. Many also find it classic in character. The notes read as one whole: ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and rose form a floral frame, while patchouli and vetiver set it on an earthy, woody base. Fresh, sweet and spicy accords sit alongside resinous and animal tones. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Omerta Pure Temptation have a close profile.

Sur la Lande (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Yves Rocher · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Sur la Lande Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a woody undertone, a feminine perfume that suits casual wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, work and daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, some as modern. Chamomile opens it, with jasmine in the heart. The base holds woods and algae absolute. Fresh and floral accords lead, while sweet, spicy and woody facets stay in the background. Ego Facto Prends Garde à Toi and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf have a close profile.

Tropical Kiss

7.2

French Avenue

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

French Avenue Tropical Kiss is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring, with a sweet, creamy character suited to leisure and daily wear. The top opens with orange blossom, mango and chamomile, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, coconut, ylang-ylang and iris add a soft, creamy floral feel. The base of amber, vanilla and benzoin sweetens it and pulls it towards a warm, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring; leisure and daily wear lead, though night out and business also get votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, but the two are close.

Clair Matin

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Clair Matin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily, leisure and business settings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; it reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, raspberry leaf and Italian lemon, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, chamomile, violet and peony add a soft floral note. The base of amber, apricot, sandalwood and musk sweetens it and dries down powdery and warm. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Nicolaï Rose Pivoine have a close profile.

Park Avenue

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Park Avenue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that opens with mimosa, chamomile and lemon and softens into rose and vanilla. Park Avenue has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine. The top notes are mimosa, chamomile and lemon, with citrus and green accords keeping that part bright. In the heart, paperwhite and rose add a floral softness. The base of musk, ebony and vanilla leaves a powdery, woody and sweet finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiaré Mimosa and Oscar de la Renta Rosamor have a close profile.

Blu Donna (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Acqua dell'Elba

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Acqua dell'Elba Blu Donna Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the favoured occasions, with evening rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with fig, jasmine and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness, with everlasting flower alongside. The heart of sea lily, chamomile and cistus turns floral with a light spiciness. Juniper wood, fig wood and cedarwood form a woody base, while a sweet, creamy softness stays in the background.