The Perfume Library

In Woman

7.5

La Rive · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive In Woman is a vanilla-based women's fragrance that softens a bright, fruity opening of mandarin orange and lychee with rose, jasmine and orange blossom. The top notes of mandarin orange, lychee, bergamot and blackcurrant leaf open fresh and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form a floral core, with patchouli and a chypre accord adding some depth. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and gets votes for the office and evening too. Just over half of voters find it feminine. La Rive Beauty and Mexx Black & Gold for Her have a close profile.

Umé

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Umé is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built around ume and sasanqua camellia, with May rose and almond alongside. Umé is chosen most often for autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Voters place it anywhere from daily wear to evenings and leisure time, and most call it feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. The scent reads as floral and fruity, carried by a sweet line. Ume and May rose shape the floral-fruity side, while almond softens it into something powdery. Citrus notes lighten the whole, and the chypre accord adds a dry, spicy backdrop. Annayake An'na and Lord Bella have a close profile.

Mihimè

7.1

Keiko Mecheri · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Mihimè is a fresh, floral scent whose green and citrus side is softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, made for women and for everyday wear. Ylang-ylang, cherry blossom, rose and narcissus carry the floral side, while lychee and white tea add a light, juicy freshness. The chypre accord balances it with green, dry tones, so the sweetness never turns heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Jour d'Hermès Gardénia and Dior Sakura have a close profile.

La Panthère Parfum

8.2

Cartier · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier La Panthère Parfum is a feminine scent built on osmanthus, gardenia and apricot over a chypre accord and musk, leaning floral and fruity. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: osmanthus and gardenia give a floral body, and apricot adds a soft fruitiness. It is sweet and powdery, with spicy and oriental touches adding warmth, while the chypre accord holds the structure together and musk stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters see it as feminine and classic. Cartier La Panthère Édition Soir and Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit have a close profile.

An'na

6.7

Annayake · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake An'na is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, with a fruity sweetness and a lightly powdery feel. Blackcurrant and mandarin orange open it with a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, May rose, Italian jasmine and coriander build a floral body, with the coriander adding a touch of spice. The base of amber, chypre accord, fruits and patchouli softens and sweetens the scent as it settles. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most see it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Cacharel Promesse and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Balmy Days & Sundays

6.8

Ineke · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Balmy Days & Sundays is a fresh, green, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to leisure time. The top is leaf green, grass and yellow freesia, so it opens fresh and green. Rose, honeysuckle and mimosa in the heart soften that into something floral, sweet and powdery. Musk and a chypre accord sit underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through its character. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. Most voters also read it as feminine. Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin and Byredo Inflorescence have a close profile.

Iris Pourpre

7.0

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Keiko Mecheri Iris Pourpre pairs white iris and black iris with rose for a powdery, floral scent made for women, suited to relaxed daytime wear; it has been discontinued. White iris and black iris form the backbone, with rose softening the floral side. Bergamot adds freshness, while the chypre accord leaves a dry depth underneath. The overall impression is fresh, powdery and lightly sweet, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine to most. Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave and Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin have a close profile.

Barénia Pleine Fleur

7.8

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Barénia Pleine Fleur is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by green and fruity touches. The scent reads as a whole: white lily and orange blossom form the floral core, while miracle berry adds a fruity, sweet note. The chypre accord and patchouli sit beneath as a woody, lightly spicy base, and the green side keeps it fresh rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, split between classic and modern. Infiniment Coty Paris Aristo Chypre and Le Parfum de Thérèse have a close profile.

Beauty

8.0

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Beauty is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, lychee and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern or classic. It spreads across all four seasons, with autumn and spring picked most often, and it suits evening, daily and leisure wear. Mandarin orange, lychee, bergamot and blackcurrant give it a fresh, fruity opening. At its heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core, balanced by patchouli and a chypre accord. In the base, musk, ambergris, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it, drying down powdery and creamy. Its profile is close to La Rive In Woman and Galimard Songeries.

Paname Paname

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Technique Indiscrète Paname Paname is a women's fragrance built around green mandarin, bergamot and jasmine, where citrus and florals meet in a sweet, slightly spicy style. It opens with green mandarin, bergamot and cumin: fresh citrus with a light spicy edge. In the heart, lotus, jasmine and apple pie pull the florals towards a fruity, sweet side. The base of vetiver, moss, chypre accord, white musk and amber sets it on a warm, oriental and faintly animalic ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall, spring and summer sit close together, with winter a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for work and evenings. Most voters find it feminine.

Plaisir d'Amour

6.9

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Plaisir d'Amour is a fresh, green floral with a chypre backbone, calm and measured in character, and made for women. It opens with kumquat and bergamot, then moves into jasmine, rose, blue lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. The base of chypre accord, vetiver, musk and patchouli keeps it dry, with spicy and green touches holding the florals back from sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across fall, spring and summer almost evenly, and across daily, business and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

Indiscrète

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Indiscrète is a fresh, floral perfume whose green, fruity side is softened by a sweet, powdery creaminess, with a feminine character. It opens fresh with mandarin orange and bergamot. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. The base of caramel, woody notes, chypre accord and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters find it feminine.

Salsa

6.2

Miro · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Miro Salsa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that settles into a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, while night-out use is less common. It opens with violet, lavender and bergamot alongside a chypre accord, which gives a cool, fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and red berries add a soft, sweet floral note. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, Virginia cedar and tobacco dries down spicy, oriental and faintly animal. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Rose Aoud and Lancôme Magie.

Wiener Bouquet petit point (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mäurer & Wirtz

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Mäurer & Wirtz Wiener Bouquet petit point Eau de Parfum is a discontinued women's fragrance built on jasmine and rose over a chypre accord. The floral side leads: jasmine and rose sit on a woody, powdery chypre base. It reads fresh and green, while fruity and spicy touches keep it from turning too sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some daytime use as well. It reads clearly feminine.

Eau de Courrèges (1974)

7.8

Courrèges · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Eau de Courrèges (1974) is a fresh, green, earthy women's fragrance that pairs mint and citrus notes with a chypre accord; it has been discontinued. Taken as a whole it reads fresh and green: mint and citrus notes carry the lift, while the chypre accord and musk settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy and earthy base. The floral side stays in the background, leaving a clean but composed scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though sold as feminine, some voters find it masculine, so it moves between the two. Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Ella

7.0

Arquiste · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Arquiste Ella pairs Turkish rose, French jasmine and buckwheat honey with cigarette smoke and civet, making a floral, chypre-leaning women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. It opens with carrot seed, Turkish rose and angelica root, green and floral. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and honey add a spicy sweetness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cigarette smoke and civet leaves an animal, smoky chypre trail.

Songeries (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Galimard · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Songeries Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange for a bright, fruity start. Lily of the valley, lotus, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. Moss, musk and a chypre accord ground the base, closing on a soft, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport further behind. La Rive Beauty and Ledda 22 Orris have a close profile.

Bouquet of Senses

6.2

The Fragrance Engineers

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Fragrance Engineers Bouquet of Senses is a fresh, floral women's scent with a sweet, powdery side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted on either, so take those ratings with caution. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure wear leads the occasions, with night out and daily wear close behind. The notes sit together as a single layer: sandalwood, blossoms, chypre accord and white musk. The floral side is softened by the woody sandalwood, while white musk adds a creamy, powdery feel. Sweet, gourmand and spicy touches stay in the background, along with a synthetic sheen.

Night Magic Evening Musk

8.2

Avon

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Avon Night Magic Evening Musk is a floral, powdery women's fragrance that opens with lily of the valley, aldehydes and neroli and softens into musk and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, followed by daily wear and leisure; it can also be worn to the office, though the weight falls on the evening. It reads feminine. The top is led by lily of the valley, aldehydes and neroli. In the heart, a chypre accord, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine build a floral body. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten the scent and add a woody, animal warmth. Avon Night Musk and Le Labo Musc 25 have a close profile.

Black Dart

7.5

Zara

Floral · Green · Fruity

David Rothschild for Women

7.1

David Rothschild · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

UTC - Chacal

7.8

Milton-Lloyd

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Milton-Lloyd UTC - Chacal is a feminine scent that pairs a floral, fruity face with a sweet, gourmand and spicy warmth. It opens with fruity and floral notes. Spicy notes and a chypre accord sit in the heart, while oriental and woody notes soften and deepen the base. The overall feel is sweet and gourmand, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. Its oriental, spicy build suits those who like a warm, full scent. Geoffrey Beene Chance (Eau de Toilette) and Afnan Perfumes Inara (White) have a close profile.

Bella Donna Gold

6.0

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bugatti Fashion Bella Donna Gold is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, gourmand base. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and red currant, a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while hazelnut adds a soft, gourmand touch. In the base, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and carry it into a powdery warmth, with the chypre accord staying in the background. The overall impression is sweet, synthetic and feminine. Its profile is close to Shopping Queen Midnight Queen and Michael Bublé By Invitation.

Judith Muller · 1970

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette