The Perfume Library

Sycomore (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chanel · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Queening

8.0

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games Queening is a feminine perfume where vanilla, coconut and apple meet in a sweet, creamy floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and many voters call it feminine and modern. The notes read as one whole: iris and cotton set a powdery, clean base, while apple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, rum and saffron push that sweetness towards the gourmand, and sandalwood and musk leave a soft trail behind. Lattafa Yara and O-Twist Golden Notes have a close profile.

Paradiso

7.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. Paradiso is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Its character reads mainly feminine and modern. The top opens bright with citrus notes, mandarin orange and bergamot. Jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral touch. In the base, pink pepper, cypress and stone pine leave a woody trail, and the accords also carry a fruity, sweet side. Betty Barclay Bohemian Romance and Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro have a close profile.

Sahara Noir

7.8

Tom Ford · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Sahara Noir, now discontinued and made for women, blends oud, frankincense resin and vanilla into a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. Bitter orange, cypress and cistus open it. Jasmine, rose, cinnamon and frankincense form the heart, and oud, benzoin, vanilla and labdanum make a sweet, resinous, earthy base. The result is warm, dense and oriental.

Escale à Portofino

7.3

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Portofino is a fresh, green citrus scent for women, built around Italian citron, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian petitgrain. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely towards the night. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with bright citrus. The heart adds juniper berry, bitter almond and orange blossom, bringing a floral, slightly spicy softness. The base of cypress, cedar, galbanum, white musk and caraway sets a woody, green ground. Dior Terra Bella and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Orchid Soleil (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Tom Ford · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral built around orchid, tuberose and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, cypress and bitter orange, a spicy and slightly bitter start. The heart of red spiderlily and tuberose gives it a floral body. In the base, orchid, patchouli, chestnut cream and vanilla settle it into a creamy, oriental warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Seasonal votes are spread fairly evenly, with fall slightly ahead, and it is picked most for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler Alien Fusion have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Rain

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Rain is a fresh, green, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs clementine, woodland strawberry and grass with a rain accord; it has been discontinued. The top is clementine, woodland strawberry, grass and cypress, with fruity sweetness kept in check by a green coolness. The heart brings rain accord, sunflower, orchid and passion fruit, tilting the scent toward floral and aquatic. Tree moss, musk, amber and teakwood settle underneath as a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Clean Rain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jaïpur Bracelet

7.5

Boucheron · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards office and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Violet leaf, basil and lemon vervain open it fresh, citrusy and green. Lily of the valley and hyacinth bring the floral heart, while cypress and iris set it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and sweet touches soften it, with a spicy hint in the background. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabbana is a feminine scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, fresh and floral with a powdery sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter; evening and night-out wear lead, while daily and office use sit further back. In character votes, feminine comes first and classic second. It opens with Spanish rosemary, mandarin orange and aldehydes for a bright, fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, lily of the valley and tagetes adds a soft floral body. The base of Indonesian patchouli, cypress and Java vetiver gives it a woody footing, with fruity, spicy and synthetic touches running through the accords.

Mystère (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Rochas · 1978

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Mystère Eau de Parfum is a chypre built on a green opening of galbanum, hyacinth and coriander, leading into a floral heart of jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang. It has been discontinued and is made for women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most votes call it feminine and classic, though a fair number find it masculine. The green, hyacinth and coriander opening gives way to a floral heart where tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and violet lead. In the base, cedar, patchouli, oakmoss and musk dry it down with a woody, spicy and animalic weight. Animale Animale and Lancôme Magie Noire have a close profile.

Paradiso Azzurro

7.1

Roberto Cavalli · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office as the most chosen occasions. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. About half of voters find it feminine, and a third call it modern. It opens with citrus fruits, bergamot and lavender. Jasmine sits in the heart, and cashmere wood and cypress settle in the base. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with floral and fruity sides softened by a light sweetness, while the woody part stays in the background. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gem (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Peach and plum give the opening a fruity sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build the floral core; the base of vetiver, amber and oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer stays in the background. Most read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Diva and Rochas Femme.

Eau Belle (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Azzaro · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Eau Belle Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, floral women's scent that opens on peach, mandarin orange and yuzu. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with few choosing it for a night out. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The fruity peach and citrus come first, while rose, wild jasmine and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, honey and vanilla add a little sweetness, and cedar and cypress give it a woody footing. Aquatic and green accents keep the whole thing airy. Sonia Rykiel L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel and Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme have a close profile.

Kenzo World Power (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Kenzo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo World Power Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs floral and fruity tones with a soft, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It is chosen most for leisure, then for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The scent is built on a sweet, creamy base: tonka bean adds gourmand warmth, cypress brings a dry, woody edge, and salt trims the sweetness and keeps it feeling fresh. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen stay in the background. Zara Zara Men Night Collection: 03 Till Sunrise and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau have a close profile.

Madeleine

7.2

Masque · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque Madeleine is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose absolute, tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with cumin, chestnut and cream, spicy and creamy. The heart pairs tuberose absolute with Egyptian geranium and cypress for a floral, woody frame. The base of tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla dries down gourmand and sweet. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Zielinski & Rozen Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Motörhead Woman

7.5

Motörhead · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Motörhead Woman is a smoky, leathery women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens dry and spicy with pink pepper and juniper. The heart is led by leather, cypress, iris and frankincense, with the floral side kept in the background by the iris. The base of moss, patchouli, musk and amber settles into an earthy, resinous and woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, evenings and leisure. Though marketed as feminine, some voters also find a masculine side in it. Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus and Une Nuit Nomade Memory Motel have a close profile.

Deci Delà (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Nina Ricci · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Deci Delà Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet fruity floral built on peach, apricot and raspberry with rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and lean towards daily wear and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with the fruity sweetness of peach, apricot, raspberry and currant, softened by boronia and osmanthus. Rose, jasmine, freesia and sweet pea form the floral heart. Sandalwood, patchouli, resins and vanilla leave a chypre, woody and spicy base. Caron Lady Caron and Frédéric Haldimann Poésie have a close profile.

Hothouse Flower

7.4

Ineke · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Hothouse Flower is a green, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued, but its cool, fresh character still defines it. It opens with cypress, green leaves and Earl Grey tea, giving a cool, slightly misty freshness. In the heart, gardenia and fig bring a floral, sweet softness, while galbanum keeps the green note going and frankincense and absinth add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of musk, gaiac wood and corn silk settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close to you notice it but it won't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters find it feminine.

Délivre Moi

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Technique Indiscrète Délivre Moi is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter days, and it is sold as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with eucalyptus and aniseed, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, jasmine and heliotrope. The base brings musk, cypress, almond and honey, and the gourmand, creamy and resinous accords soften and sweeten it. Buly La Nymphe au Scorpion and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Glowing

7.0

Jennifer Lopez · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jennifer Lopez Glowing is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with green and sweet sides, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot, cypress and mandarin orange open it brightly. In the heart, lily of the valley, orange blossom, cassia blossom and violet form a floral bouquet. The base is softened and sweetened by vanilla, amber and Kashmiri musk, while sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli add a woody footing, with powdery and gourmand touches alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Ted Lapidus TL pour Lui and Harry Lehmann Fantasie.

Escapade à Byzance

7.5

Olibere · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olibere Escapade à Byzance is a spicy scent built around cinnamon, black pepper and saffron, with a sweet, woody, resinous character that suits cooler seasons and evenings. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, cumin and ginger, a warm spice note lifted slightly by citrus fruits. In the heart, cypress, carnation and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky turn. It settles into vanilla, benzoin, amber and patchouli, with vetiver and Atlas cedar giving it a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time. Though released as a women's perfume, voters see its character as split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

Eau Sans Pareil

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Eau Sans Pareil is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which citrus and flowers sit on a green, powdery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by classic. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, kumquat, raspberry and pineapple. The heart is floral, led by jasmine, Damask rose, iris and orange blossom, with liquorice and clove adding a little spice. It dries down to a woody, sweet base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and vanilla. Basile Basile and Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle have a close profile.

Balenciaga L'Eau Rose

6.7

Balenciaga · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga L'Eau Rose is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity rose scent for women, suited to spring and summer days, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine. It opens with blackberry. The heart holds rose, violet and patchouli: the violet adds powder, the patchouli a little earthy depth. Musk, cypress and cedar form a soft, woody base. Green and sweet touches keep the rose fresh instead of heavy. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois and Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Printemps 2009 have a close profile.