The Perfume Library

140 perfumes

Contradiction (Eau de Parfum)

Calvin Klein · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Contradiction Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery women's floral built on lily, rose and peony; it has been discontinued. The top is led by lily, rose, orchid and peony. In the heart, jasmine and lilac carry the floral line, pear and blackberry add a fruity sweetness, and eucalyptus brings a cool edge. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

First Snow

7.5

Victorinox · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Victorinox First Snow is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, softened by a sweet, creamy warmth, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. It opens with the cool lift of eucalyptus and white tea. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy feel. The base of tonka bean and white musk leaves a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits daily, leisure and office wear. Most read it as feminine. Guerlain Cruel Gardénia and Chanel Paris - Venise have a close profile.

Ambra & Vaniglia

7.9

Sireta Collection

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sireta Collection Ambra & Vaniglia is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's scent built around Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and Siam benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, eucalyptus and nutmeg, a spicy, slightly fresh start that caramel begins to sweeten. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Indian sandalwood and Texas cedar form a woody base, softened by peach blossom and Somalian frankincense. It dries down to Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and white musk: powdery, creamy and resinous, with an oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Erbario Toscano Vaniglia Piccante / Spicy Vanilla and Réminiscence Vanille Santal have a close profile.

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.

Polo Sport Woman

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élise

7.1

Rancé 1795 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Élise is a fresh, citrusy floral with a breezy aquatic feel softened by a gentle sweetness, aimed at women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though evening and office suit it too. Most see it as feminine, while some read it as modern or even masculine. It opens with marine notes, neroli and mandarin orange for a clean brightness. In the heart, eucalyptus and white Grasse rose add a floral, slightly green air. Patchouli, amber, musk and La Réunion vanilla close it out in a powdery, sweet warmth. Casamorati La Tosca and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Engel Pure for Her

6.5

Rammstein · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rammstein Engel Pure for Her is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it modern or even masculine. It opens with grapefruit, woodruff and Nepalese sichuan pepper, a citrus freshness with a light spice. Eucalyptus and hemp flower in the heart add a cool, green feel. Fir balsam and elemi resin form the base, while sweet and creamy accords soften the green edge.

English Lavender (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley English Lavender is a fresh, powdery floral built around true lavender, geranium and violet, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by classic. It opens with bergamot and clary sage for a light freshness. In the heart, lavender, geranium, violet, jasmine, chamomile and eucalyptus form a green, floral whole. The base of patchouli and woody notes softens with vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy powder. Yardley English Lavender (Cologne Stick) and Coreterno No Sleep have a close profile.

Magnolia

6.9

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Magnolia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets bright citrus and green tones on a creamy, sweet base. It opens with water lily, pink grapefruit, green notes and eucalyptus for a clean start. The heart turns to magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang, geranium and violet, giving a garden-like floral feel. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla soften and sweeten it, while oakmoss and sandalwood leave a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters mostly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Renier Perfumes Anacaona and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Le Saline

6.7

Eolie

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eolie Le Saline is a fresh, green and aquatic women's fragrance built around thyme, chamomile and eucalyptus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind; evenings and nights out come second. It is classed as a women's perfume. Thyme, myrtle and eucalyptus give it a cool, herbal, lightly spicy character, while chamomile adds a soft floral note. Patchouli, cedarwood, musk and vanilla settle that freshness onto a woody, gentle base. Erbario Toscano Salis and Bottega Profumiera Shardana have a close profile.

Une Île, Un Rêve

7.8

NANA.M · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

NANA.M Une Île, Un Rêve opens with rosemary, eucalyptus and cistus, moves into a jasmine and tuberose heart and settles into vanilla and patchouli; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. The opening is herbal and resinous, with rosemary, eucalyptus and cistus. The heart turns floral and dense with Moroccan jasmine, ylang-ylang, Moroccan orange tree and tuberose. The base of beeswax, patchouli, Siam benzoin and vanilla adds a sweet warmth with animal, earthy and smoky shades, while powdery and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage - Ambra Mediterranea and Comme des Garçons Daphne have a close profile.

Iced Green Tea

5.4

Elizabeth Arden · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Iced Green Tea is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with an aquatic, green lightness; it has been discontinued. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, it is rated weak for both longevity and sillage by those who voted, so it stays close to the skin and never turns heavy. It opens with mint, lemon and bergamot for a cool start. Orange, mandarin orange and eucalyptus carry that freshness through the heart, and amber, mint and musk soften the base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with green, woody and spicy touches in the background.

Shades of Nirvana

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Shades of Nirvana is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around jasmine, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Only a small number of voters have rated it, so that picture is tentative, but they find it good value for the price. It is classed as a women's fragrance and suits easy, light everyday wear. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Jasmine sets a floral core, while ginger and eucalyptus add a fresh, lightly spicy lift. Sandalwood and musk round it off with a woody, powdery, creamy softness, and the sweetness stays in the background.

Lavender

4.9

Bronnley

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Bronnley Lavender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender, a bright, herbal start. Rose, geranium and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli and moss settle underneath as a woody base, with spicy and synthetic touches among the accords.

Tuesday

8.2

Arielle Shoshana · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Arielle Shoshana Tuesday is a fresh, aquatic and green women's fragrance with a tea-and-mint character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. It leaves a soft but noticeable trail and is positioned as a feminine scent. Moroccan mint, basil and eucalyptus give it a crisp, herbal feel. Jasmine tea and Chinese gunpowder tea soften that, while guava, coconut water and ginger add a light, juicy, watery touch. Vetiver supplies an earthy base. Raconteur Daintree Rain Tea and Rahasya Hill Station have a close profile.

Allegria

7.0

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rouge Bunny Rouge Allegria is a fresh, lively women's scent led by citrus, fruit and green notes. It opens with orange, grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus feel, while passion fruit adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, blackcurrant leaf, basil, mint and eucalyptus draw a green, cool line, and mimosa adds a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, cedarwood, tonka bean and musk settle that freshness onto a lightly woody, sweet ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. The scent reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love have a close profile.

miss fenjal La Provence

6.3

Fenjal

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fenjal miss fenjal La Provence is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens with lavender, eucalyptus and floral notes. Lavender and eucalyptus give the top a clean, airy start, softened by the floral notes. The heart is led by lily of the valley, geranium and carnation, with the carnation adding a slightly spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, coumarin and patchouli settles it: coumarin brings a creamy sweetness, while cedarwood and patchouli ground it in dry, earthy woods. The fougère structure keeps lavender and green tones at the centre from start to finish. Houbigant Fougère Royale and Diptyque Eau de Minthé have a close profile.

Gingerlily Therapy

8.0

The Healing Garden

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Healing Garden Gingerlily Therapy is a fresh women's fragrance that sets the coolness of peppermint, ginger and eucalyptus against the soft floral note of lily. The notes read as a single blend rather than in stages. Peppermint and eucalyptus give it a clean, medicinal freshness, ginger adds a spicy warmth, and lily brings a gentle floral softness. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, softened by floral, fruity and sweet sides, while spicy and fougère touches stay in the background. Its profile is close to Farfalla Optimist / Optimiste and Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street.

Manuela

6.8

Hoss Intropia · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hoss Intropia Manuela is a fresh, lightly floral women's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic tones. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lemon forming a bright citrus layer. In the heart, eucalyptus and calone pull that freshness towards a watery, cool feel, while the fruity and floral accords stay in the background. In the base, vetiver, white musk, woody notes and musky notes soften the scent onto a clean, woody footing. Mancera Soleil d'Italie and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.