The Perfume Library

Vanilla Touch

7.0

La Rive

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

La Rive Vanilla Touch is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand with a soft vanilla feel, made for women and leaning towards autumn and winter days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a trace close by without filling the room. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings come up most often. Voters mostly find its character feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with fruity notes and hawthorn, and the heart of lily of the valley, caramel and coumarin softens the sweetness. In the base, vanilla, amber and musk build a creamy ground, while sandalwood and cedarwood add a light woody balance. Its profile is close to Khadlaj Cream Velvet and Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette).

Elle

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Elle opens with galbanum, bergamot and neroli, settles into a floral heart of jasmine, iris and rose, and reads as a powdery, sweet feminine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. Occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. In the character votes, feminine clearly leads. The top has Persian galbanum, lily of the valley, Calabrian bergamot and Mediterranean neroli. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, Florentine iris, patchouli and Bulgarian rose. The base of musk, coumarin and amber softens it into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

1932 (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 1932 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral that sets a bright citrus opening against a soft, lightly sweet floral body, and it reads mainly as a feminine scent. It opens with aldehydes, neroli and bergamot, clean and bright. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while lilac and carnation keep it slightly spicy and green. In the base, iris, vanilla and musk leave it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. It has been discontinued; Joop! Berlin and Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ombre Rose L'Original (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Jean-Charles Brosseau

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that moves from a sweet opening of ylang-ylang, honey and peach into a powdery heart of lily of the valley, rose and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The opening of ylang-ylang, honey, rosewood and peach is soft and sweet. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and iris bring a floral, powdery feel. Coumarin, sandalwood, vanilla and musk dry down warm, woody and sweet, while the fresh accord keeps a light brightness over the whole.

Mon Exclusif

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Exclusif is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance that moves from fresh mandarin and bergamot into vanilla, salted caramel and white musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and dragée, then lavender and a solar note take over in the heart. In the base, vanilla, iris, sandalwood and coumarin build a sweet, gourmand footing, and the salted caramel softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, yet works for daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Byron Parfums Black Butterfly have a close profile.

Gentlewoman

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman is a fresh, citrusy floral whose green and powdery side melts into a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits easygoing daily wear. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, so the citrus freshness leads. In the heart, almond, coumarin and orange blossom build a sweet, powdery, creamy floral texture. Ambroxan and musk at the base keep this spicy, slightly synthetic-edged scent on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters read it as feminine than any other character, though a fair share call it masculine. Evody Fleur d'Oranger and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Cuir Altesse

7.6

David Jourquin · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir Altesse is a sweet, spicy leather fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is classed as feminine. It opens with orange, cardamom and pink pepper, bright but already spiced. In the heart, cumin, clove and patchouli build a spicy, earthy base, while jasmine and rose soften the floral side. As it dries, leather comes forward, with vanilla and benzoin giving it a sweet, resinous warmth and oakmoss adding earthy depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine.

Taste of Kiss

7.1

La Rive

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Taste of Kiss is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards evenings in the cooler months. It opens with bergamot, pear and minneola tangelo, bright and juicy. In the heart, passion fruit, strawberry, black rose and vanilla orchid bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base turns creamy and gourmand with caramel, praliné, coffee and vanilla, while patchouli and frankincense add a faintly smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it modern. Armaf Signature True and La Rive Touch of Woman have a close profile.

Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends Eau de Parfum is a fruity, spicy and sweet gourmand with an oriental feel, classed as a women's fragrance. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. Votes spread fairly evenly across leisure, night out, daily wear and evening, while office use is chosen less. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so some read it as crossing gender lines. It opens with pineapple and cinnamon, a fruity brightness warmed by spice. In the heart, vanilla and balsamic notes push it towards a creamy sweetness. The base of patchouli, amber and coumarin takes over as it dries, leaving an oriental warmth with a synthetic edge.

Bellflower

7.6

Korres · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Korres Bellflower is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. In the heart, bellflower, violet and jasmine meet apple, peach and plum, which sweeten it, while cardamom and tea soften that sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, vetiver and musk lay a woody, powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as distinctly feminine, with a modern feel. Flavia B'Afric and Caudalie Parfum Divin have a close profile.

Essence de Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Alyssa Ashley · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Alyssa Ashley Essence de Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a woody, sweet floral oriental built on patchouli, vanilla and musk. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads feminine to most voters, though a fair number find it masculine. Geranium and rose open it, with iris at the heart. The base is dominated by patchouli, labdanum absolute, vanilla and musk, while cedarwood and gaiac wood add a dry, earthy floor. The scent is powdery and spicy, settling into a resinous sweetness.

Bronze (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ellen Tracy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Tracy Bronze Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens mandarin orange, green apple and bergamot with orange blossom and violet. Bronze works best as a daytime scent: most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange, green apple, lemonade and bergamot. The heart brings a soft floral layer of orange blossom, honeysuckle, violet and lily of the valley. It dries down to musk, vanilla and cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery and lightly woody trail. Jil Sander Simply and Aigner Début have a close profile.

My Only Wish

7.4

La Rive

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive My Only Wish is a soft, powdery and creamy feminine perfume, floral and fruity at heart with a gourmand sweetness running through it. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. The heart turns floral with jasmine, rose, gardenia and orange blossom, warmed by amber and ginger flower. The base settles into vanilla, caramel, milk, cardamom and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly spiced trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. It is worn from daily routines to evenings out. Half of voters find it feminine. Cacharel Yes I Am and Diesel Loverdose Tattoo have a close profile.

Anecdote

7.5

Aubade · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aubade Anecdote is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, leaning towards spring and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it is voted for most. It opens with coumarin and bergamot, a citrus freshness that lightens the start. The heart is a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, magnolia and white blossoms. White musk and vanilla in the base leave it soft, powdery and creamy. LM Parfums Aldhèyx and Van Cleef & Arpels So First have a close profile.

Bitter Orange & Chocolate

7.4

Jo Malone · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Bitter Orange & Chocolate sets bitter orange and chocolate against the softness of coconut and coumarin, a sweet, gourmand scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, with evenings not far behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: the fruity brightness of orange and bitter orange meets the gourmand sweetness of chocolate and coconut. Coumarin adds a powdery softness and the spicy accord a light warmth. Pilar & Lucy The Exact Friction of Stars and Pimkie Dear Vanilla have a close profile.

Grasse Experience

8.3

Milton-Lloyd

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Milton-Lloyd Grasse Experience is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of green notes and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and rose. It opens with green notes and bergamot for a crisp start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, geranium and chamomile form a floral base, while clove and coumarin add a spicy, lightly sweet touch. Vetiver and patchouli pull the base toward woody and earthy ground, softened by musk and castoreum. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water and Etro New Tradition (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ambre & Diamant Noir

7.5

Ambregris

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ambregris Ambre & Diamant Noir is a floral-oriental women's perfume made for evenings and nights out, leaning towards autumn and winter. It opens with bergamot, tarragon and neroli, and a heart of orange blossom, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang builds a floral frame. The base of vanilla, ambergris, benzoin and sandalwood adds a sweet, resinous, woody warmth; civet and castoreum bring an animal depth, while oakmoss and patchouli strengthen the earthy side. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick winter and fall, and above all nights out and evenings. The majority read it as feminine and classic. Lancaster Lancaster and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

№ 45 Larissa

8.0

Frau Tonis Parfum

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Frau Tonis Parfum № 45 Larissa is a feminine scent that softens a floral core with sweet, spicy and powdery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score the longevity high. The vote count is small, so this points to a tendency rather than a firm verdict. There is not enough information on seasons or occasions. Rose, violet and geranium form the floral line; cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, while coumarin pulls it towards a sweet, creamy powder. Woody and smoky tones stay in the background, and the overall feel is oriental.

Zone Blanche

6.6

François Delì · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

François Delì Zone Blanche is a floral, green women's fragrance that softens a bright mandarin orange and bergamot opening with tobacco, ylang-ylang and magnolia. Zone Blanche is moderate in both lasting power and sillage, neither heavy nor faint. Voters place it most often in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening settings close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, nutmeg and absinth, which give it a lightly spicy, green freshness. In the heart, tobacco sits beside floral ylang-ylang and magnolia, with a smoky edge. The base of coumarin, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Dasa Vert Musc and Daniel Josier Bois d'Iris have a close profile.

Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок

8.2

Brocard

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brocard Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок is a fresh, green floral for women, pulled together by a chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. It opens with hyacinth and green leaves, then moves into a crowded floral heart of magnolia, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, cocoa and vanilla softens it into a powdery, creamy, slightly spicy chypre. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs L'Original (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Gardenia have a close profile.

Vanille

6.1

Carrement Belle

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Carrement Belle Vanille is a sweet, powdery vanilla scent for women that leans towards cooler seasons and relaxed, leisurely wear. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. The scent is sweet and gourmand overall: vanilla, caramel and almond build a creamy base, while heliotrope and coumarin add a powdery softness. Orchid brings a floral touch, and tobacco gives it a spicy, oriental edge.

Gardenia

6.2

Jo Loves... · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves... Gardenia is a floral women's fragrance built around gardenia, jasmine and narcissus, lifted by bergamot. It opens with bergamot and gardenia, then moves into a creamy floral heart of coumarin, jasmine, narcissus, ylang-ylang and more gardenia. Musk and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, sweet base, while fresh, citrus and green touches run quietly alongside. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for leisure, with evening and night out following. L'Erbolario Muschio Bianco and Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman have a close profile.

Oro 750‰

6.7

Omnia Profumi · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Green

Omnia Profumi Oro 750‰ is a perfume for women that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into vanilla with a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings, leisure time and nights out, while office wear comes last. It opens bright and fresh with Amalfi lemon, bergamot and honeysuckle. In the heart, peony, lilac and lavender add a soft floral and green touch. The base turns sweet and powdery with vanilla, coumarin and sandalwood, while patchouli and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth.

La Yuqawam Orchid Prairie

8.1

Rasasi · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi La Yuqawam Orchid Prairie is an oriental perfume for women that sets a floral, sweet core against the warmth of oud, vanilla and amber. It opens with floral notes, geranium and rose, while the heart of coumarin, oud and cashmeran adds a woody, lightly spicy depth. The base of musk, vanilla, Indonesian oud and amber softens and sweetens it. Fruity and animalic tones stay in the background, with a synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. With its dense, warm build, it suits those who want a noticeable scent that stays on the skin all day. Rasasi Amber Oudh and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.