The Perfume Library

58 perfumes

Armani Code Satin

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Satin is a sweet, floral and creamy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, pear sorbet and ginger, a fruity freshness. Orange blossom, jasmine sambac absolute and neroli form a floral heart. It dries down to cocoa absolute, vanilla and praliné, a sweet, gourmand base, with patchouli adding some woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads clearly feminine.

The Scent Private Accord for Her

7.9

Hugo Boss · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Her is a feminine, sweet and gourmand scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange gives a bright, fruity opening, while osmanthus adds a soft floral heart. The base of roasted tonka bean and cocoa absolute pulls it toward a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

Bee

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ellis Brooklyn Bee is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's fragrance led by honey, cinnamon and vanilla, and most voters place it in fall and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin but lasts. It gets the most votes for evening and leisure, and it also works for daytime and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with rum and davana, and the heart brings cinnamon, honey and bran absolute. The base of cocoa absolute, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness. Zeromolecole Geco and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Sweet

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Sweet is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance built on candied cherry, cocoa absolute and iris. Sweet has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with winter close behind; daily wear and leisure lead, though some choose it for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern edge. It opens with candied cherry, sweet and fruity. In the heart, iris adds a soft powdery layer while angelica and cocoa absolute pull it towards gourmand. Cashmeran and musk in the base keep that sweetness on a soft, synthetic ground. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Lolita Lempicka So Sweet have a close profile.

Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

The 7 Virtues · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, creamy, woody character, best suited to fall and spring days. Most voters pick fall and spring, and see it as a leisure or daily scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters find it masculine. The top has violet, coconut milk and cardamom, joined by myrrh absolute. In the heart, cedarwood, frankincense and vanilla take over, and the base of cocoa absolute and Sri Lankan sandalwood grounds the sweetness in wood. A spicy touch stays in the background of the creamy blend.

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.

Prends-moi (take me) (2020)

7.7

Isabey · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Isabey Prends-moi is a floral, sweet perfume with fruity, spicy and powdery sides, made for women. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer further behind. Leisure, night out and evening are chosen about equally, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. It opens with pink pepper, raspberry and bergamot. The heart carries iris, rose absolute, tuberose absolute, lipstick and cardamom. In the base, cocoa absolute, sandalwood and amber soften it into a creamy sweetness. The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald and Bienaimé Vermeil have a close profile.

Yes I Do, Don't Get Me Wrong Baby

6.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Yes I Do, Don't Get Me Wrong Baby is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern, and less often chosen for nights out or evenings. It opens with aldehydes, lily of the valley and pear, which give it a fresh, green lift. Jasmine, orange blossom absolute and peony form a soft floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, cocoa absolute and musk settle it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Clean Blonde Rose and Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hedonist Iris

7.5

Viktoria Minya · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Viktoria Minya Hedonist Iris is a fresh, powdery floral that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt through the day without filling the room. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evenings are chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant absolute open fresh and lightly fruity. At the heart, orris butter sets a powdery base, and cocoa absolute pulls it toward something creamy and sweet. Cedarwood, musk and labdanum leave a warm, woody finish.

REA

7.5

Mallo · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Floral Curiosities - Briar Rose

7.1

Ineke · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ineke Floral Curiosities - Briar Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with fruit, sweet spice and a powdery edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as classic or modern. It opens with black raspberry and green apple, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, eglantine rose and sweet violet sit alongside clove, cardamom and cinnamon. The base turns sweet with cocoa absolute, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli grounds it lightly.

Violet Chocolatier

7.0

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

PK Perfumes Violet Chocolatier is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, chocolate and cocoa absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine. Chocolate and cocoa sweetness is softened by violet, rose, jasmine, magnolia and gardenia. Honey, hazelnut and apricot keep the sweetness going, while nutmeg, benzoin and amber add a spicy, resinous warmth. A powdery, earthy side runs underneath. Charles Jourdan Très Jourdan and Bortnikoff Spanish Honey have a close profile.

Rose Cocoa

7.1

Aerin · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aerin Rose Cocoa is a floral, gourmand women's perfume that sets peony and May rose against cocoa absolute and vanilla. The top notes are peony, cinnamon and mandarin orange, with the cinnamon adding a light spiced warmth to the floral opening. At the heart come iris, cocoa absolute, May rose and champagne truffle, where the scent turns sweeter, creamy and fruity. The base of musk, amber, oud and vanilla settles into a soft, resinous finish. Floral and sweet accords lead, and the gourmand side gives it a gentle, dessert-like softness. Nest Golden Nectar and Ariana Grande Cloud Aurora have a close profile.

Oriental Lace

8.6

Oscar de la Renta · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Oscar de la Renta Oriental Lace is a fragrance for women that pairs a fresh floral opening with a sweet, spicy, gourmand oriental body; it has been discontinued. The top holds freesia, Dominican bitter almond and clove, so floral freshness meets almond and spice from the start. In the heart, Dominican hoya, Dominican honey and Laotian beeswax soften and sweeten the scent. The base of frankincense, cocoa absolute, vetiver and Indonesian patchouli adds a powdery, earthy, faintly smoky warmth. Its oriental, gourmand character is balanced by the lightness of the fresh accord. Hermès Vétiver Tonka and Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom have a close profile.

Pumpkin Kiss

7.4

Cocoa Pink · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Cocoa Pink Pumpkin Kiss is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent made for women, built around sugar and vanilla. The notes read as a single whole: Bourbon vanilla, sugar and brown sugar form the sweet body, while pumpkin and cocoa absolute add a soft, bakery-like depth. Among the accords, the gourmand and creamy sides lead, with a touch of spice and a floral background sitting behind them, and a slightly synthetic gloss running through it. The overall impression is of vanilla and caramelised sweetness. Perfumes with a close profile include Demeter Fragrance Library Pumpkin Pie (Cologne) and Carner Crema Vainilla.