The Perfume Library

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around pistachio ice cream, cardamom and Italian bergamot. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with cardamom, hazelnut, bergamot, rum and pistachio ice cream. The heart brings jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach, a fruity floral stretch that lightens the sweetness. The base is dominated by cocoa, lokum, cream, cotton candy and marshmallow, with cedarwood and sandalwood giving it a soft woody footing. Fresh and synthetic facets run through the accords. Paris Corner Khair Pistachio and The Dua Brand Pistachio Dream Gelato 33 have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Sous Le Vent

7.7

Guerlain · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Sous Le Vent is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that sets blueberry and raspberry sweetness over orange blossom and rose. It opens on blueberry, bergamot and raspberry, a fruity brightness. The heart is floral, built from orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla and cotton candy push the sweetness forward, while white musk, patchouli and sandalwood keep it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, evenings and leisure. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued; Pink Sugar Sensual and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Stardust

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Stardust is a sweet, powdery floral gourmand for women, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine. Bergamot, mandarin orange and green bitter orange open it brightly. The heart holds cotton candy, bitter almond, osmanthus and rose, and the base brings vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean and patchouli. It settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness. Rue Broca League Arena and Diesel Loverdose Tattoo have a close profile.

Aura White Magnolia

8.0

Loewe · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Aura White Magnolia pairs magnolia and yuzu with the sweetness of cotton candy and vanilla, giving a fresh, floral scent made for women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The floral side of magnolia sits alongside the citrus brightness of yuzu. Cotton candy and vanilla sweeten the whole, adding a soft, creamy, gourmand touch, while a fruity, fresh feel stays on top. Good Chemistry Pink Palm and Massimo Dutti Blooming Magnolia have a close profile.

212 Sexy

6.8

Carolina Herrera · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and gardenia in a fresh, sweet floral scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, though evening also gets votes, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, which give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. Gardenia and floral notes form the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and cotton candy sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Tchibo Sensual Gold and Le Blanc Vanille have a close profile.

Ballerina

7.6

Moresque · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Ballerina is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, soft and modern enough for easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, with evening and night out not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is white peach, mandarin orange and ginger, a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, Taif rose, cotton candy and ylang-ylang carry the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musky notes settles into a soft, powdery warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Moresque Scarlet Rouge have a close profile.

L.12.12 Rose Sparkling / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Elle Sparkling

6.8

Lacoste · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lacoste's Sparkling edition of Eau de Lacoste pour Elle is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent with floral and gourmand touches, made for women and with a light, youthful feel. The opening is a juicy mix of mandarin orange, red apple and blackberry, with spices softly in support. At the heart, macaron and cotton candy add a gourmand sweetness, while lily of the valley brings a floral lift. In the base, cashmere wood, musk, vetiver and patchouli soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that lead. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Valentino Valentina Pink and Laura Biagiotti Laura Rosé have a close profile.

Powder Love

7.8

Juliette Has A Gun · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Powder Love is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that leans towards spring and fall, for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with marshmallow and cotton candy, which set a sweet, gourmand tone straight away. In the heart, dragée and orange blossom add a soft floral note. The base of musk, tonka bean and ambroxan settles into a creamy, powdery and slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and name leisure and daily wear as its occasions. Most voters also find it feminine. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Parfums de Marly Oriana share a close profile.

Donna (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gisada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gisada Donna Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet and floral women's fragrance led by Florentine iris, violet and cotton candy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter a close third and summer well behind. It sits easily in leisure, evening and night-out settings, and also suits daily and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot's freshness softened by iris, violet and cotton candy. In the heart, peach blossom and jasmine sambac carry the floral side while patchouli and Siam benzoin add depth to the sweetness. The base of coffee, sandalwood, tuberose and musk dries down gourmand and woody.

Dudù

7.1

Zeromolecole · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zeromolecole Dudù is a gourmand-leaning women's fragrance that sets cotton candy, caramel and vanilla against oriental spices and cedarwood. The sweet notes lead: cotton candy and caramel give it a sugary, soft base, while vanilla stretches that into a powdery warmth. Oriental spices deepen the sweetness without sharpening it, cedarwood adds a woody, resinous frame, and frangipani brings a floral, fruity touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its character reads mostly feminine. Les 4 Saisons - Hiver and Siam Flamboyant have a close profile.

Creamy Sunshine (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Pink Sugar · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Creamy Sunshine Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance built on coconut milk, bergamot and cotton candy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with coconut milk, bergamot, green mandarin orange and orange, a fresh citrus start. The heart brings tiaré, cotton candy, mimosa, ylang-ylang and gardenia, floral and fruity with a sugary edge. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, caramel, monoï and musk settles into a warm, gourmand creaminess.

Boardwalk Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Skylar · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Boardwalk Delight Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with raspberry sorbet, aquatic notes and apple, which give it a cool, fruity start. In the heart, coconut milk, water lily and guava blossom make it creamy and floral. The base of amber, musk, cotton candy and vanilla leaves a gourmand sweetness, with a powdery side in the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as a women's fragrance. The Dua Brand Walk on Cotton Candy and Montale Lucky Candy have a close profile.

River of Love

7.5

La Rive · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive River of Love is a sweet, fruity floral with a clear gourmand side, feminine in character and suited to evenings in the cooler months. Pineapple, mandarin orange, cotton candy and bergamot open on a juicy, sugary note. In the heart, rose, jasmine, honey and peach carry the floral sweetness on, with a touch of nutmeg spice. The base of vanilla, chocolate, caramel and tonka bean settles into a creamy, powdery gourmand finish. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions, and leisure and daily wear close behind. Most see it as feminine. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Berry Blast (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pink Sugar · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Berry Blast Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet scent with a creamy gourmand side, reading as a young, easygoing feminine perfume. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for a night out. Half of the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with bergamot and orange beside blueberry and blackberry for a bright fruit layer. The heart leans on cherry, woodland strawberry and cotton candy, with lily of the valley softening the sugar. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet, while cedarwood and musk give it a quiet footing. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Gale Hayman Delicious Cotton Candy share a close profile.

Babe Power (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Missguided · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Missguided Babe Power Eau de Parfum opens with pink pepper, rhubarb and pineapple, then settles into a sweet vanilla and crystal amber base, a floral fruity scent made for women. Most voters find it feminine, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and daily wear. It has been discontinued. The top of pink pepper, rhubarb, pineapple, sour cherry, grapefruit zest and apple is fruity and bright. Jasmine, peony and orange blossom add a soft floral heart. Vanilla, crystal amber, musk and cotton candy leave a sweet, powdery, creamy dry-down.

Pink Woods

7.7

Ariana Grande · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ariana Grande Pink Woods is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with lotus and Italian bergamot and sweetens into cotton candy and cashmere wood. The top pairs lotus with Italian bergamot for a clean, airy start. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and tea add a green, lightly floral balance. The base turns creamy and woody-sweet with cotton candy, cashmere wood and tonka bean, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, with leisure, office and evening use following. The number of votes is small, so treat this as a tentative picture. Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia and Dorin Dorina have a close profile.

Rockin' Rio (2012)

6.0

Escada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Rockin' Rio (2012) is a fresh, sweet, fruity women's scent that leans towards summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer, with spring in second place. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though some choose it for a night out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it reads as feminine and modern. It opens with tangerine, coconut, pineapple and papaya, like a tropical fruit basket. In the heart, cotton candy and peach sweeten it further. Sandalwood and musk leave a soft base underneath. A fresh, citrusy and floral feel runs behind the sweetness. Escada Rockin' Rio (2005) and Escada Sunset Heat have a close profile.

Ruby Infusion

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Ruby Infusion is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla sugar, cotton candy and marshmallow. The candy-like notes set the tone: vanilla sugar and cotton candy give a creamy, powdery sweetness. Blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness, while floral notes form a soft backdrop. A fresh edge in the accords keeps it from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It reads feminine.

Candy Land

7.1

Jeanne Arthes · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeanne Arthes Candy Land opens with mandarin orange, milk and currant liqueur before turning to caramel and cotton candy, a sweet gourmand scent aimed at women. The top notes of milk, mandarin orange and currant liqueur give it a fruity, creamy start. In the heart, orange blossom and melon blossom add a light floral touch while caramel deepens the sweetness. The base of vanilla, cotton candy, musk and sandalwood leaves it soft and sugary, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure. It reads as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Do Brasil and Grandeur Dreamy Treats have a close profile.

Cotton Candy (Cologne)

6.2

Demeter Fragrance Library

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dame de L'Île

7.0

Gritti · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Dame de L'Île is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that opens with lime, bergamot and cotton candy and moves into powder, jasmine and rose jam. The citrus notes give the opening a fresh edge, and the cotton candy sweetens it almost at once. At the heart, powder, jasmine and rose jam make it floral and fruity. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a creamy, slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and some also wear it for evenings and nights out.

Sweet Darling

6.5

Kylie Minogue · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kylie Minogue Sweet Darling is a feminine perfume that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top notes of passion fruit, bergamot and osmanthus give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, freesia, cotton candy and boronia bring out a sweet floral side. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla settles it into a woody, powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It suits those who like soft, sweet, feminine scents. Kylie Minogue Darling (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Mira-Baï have a close profile.

Wyld Pink

7.9

Ivy & Lane · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ivy & Lane Wyld Pink is a floral-gourmand women's fragrance that opens with bergamot and orange blossom and settles into cotton candy, honey and marshmallow. The opening is light and bright, with bergamot and orange blossom. The heart keeps the floral thread going through neroli and jasmine, while the base turns sweet and sugary with cotton candy, honey and marshmallow. Powdery and creamy accords soften that sweetness, and a synthetic quality is part of its character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. Its value for money is rated very high. It reads clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Michalsky Ecstatic for Women and Dossier Floral Marshmallow.