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).

Joop! Femme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Joop! · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Femme Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance, deepened by powdery and slightly animalic tones; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes; in the heart, orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, jasmine and lily of the valley build a floral core. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk sweeten and soften it, while civet and patchouli add an oriental, faintly animalic depth. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer is its weakest season. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It shares a close profile with Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia and Joop! Le Bain.

Ajwad / اجواد

7.1

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Ajwad / اجواد is a floral-fruity scent where jasmine and rose meet at the heart and warm into vanilla and amber. It opens on fruity notes, with jasmine and rose leading the heart. The base brings amber, musk, vanilla and cedarwood: the sweet, gourmand side dominates, while spice and a woody warmth give it an oriental feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern character also showing. Boadicea the Victorious Rouge Temptation and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Gabriela Sabatini (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gabriela Sabatini · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gabriela Sabatini Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, woody warmth, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most votes call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli, tangerine and lemon, along with aldehydes and fruity notes. Honeysuckle, jasmine, tuberose and rose lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery warmth. Joop! Le Bain and Laura Biagiotti Roma have a close profile.

Ispahan (1977) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Yves Rocher · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Ispahan (Eau de Toilette) is a warm, spicy women's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a third call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange and aldehydes for a light brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, cinnamon and clove build a floral, spicy core. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood and benzoin settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery and slightly smoky warmth.

Warm Cotton (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Clean · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery scent that suits women who like a clean-laundry feel and an easy everyday mood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a gentle trail without disappearing quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with office and sport use also chosen. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with vervain and citrus notes for a bright start. The heart brings together cotton, orange blossom, floral, fruity and marine notes, giving an aquatic, slightly synthetic sense of cleanliness. Amber and musk in the base soften it and finish it with a powdery warmth. Philosophy Pure Grace and Clean Fresh Laundry have a close profile.

Kitten Heel

7.5

Roberto Ugolini · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Ugolini Kitten Heel is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity opening over a sweet, powdery and creamy base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and most voters read it as feminine. The top brings ylang-ylang, fruity notes and geranium. In the heart, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and gaiac wood add a woody, spicy weight. The base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean softens everything into a powdery, creamy sweetness.

Un Matin au Jardin - Rose Fraîche / Fresh Rose

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Rose Fraîche / Fresh Rose is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads clearly feminine. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright citrus opening. The heart holds rose and fruity notes, with a green, lightly sweet feel. In the base, Tonkin musk and woody notes close it with a soft, powdery finish. Floraïku Just A Rose and Tocca Bianca (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Plus Plus Feminine

6.8

Diesel · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel Plus Plus Feminine is a fresh, fruity floral with citrus, sweetness and a soft, powdery creaminess, made for women. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of blackcurrant leaf, pineapple and bitter orange, while lily of the valley adds a floral lift. In the heart, cherry, strawberry and red apple give it a sweet fruity body, balanced by jasmine and magnolia. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood softens everything and dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine and modern. Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Day Dreams have a close profile.

Flagrant Délice

7.1

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Flagrant Délice is a fresh, gourmand-leaning feminine scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of fig, milk and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office days, and is chosen less for evenings and nights. About half of voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, almond and mandarin orange open it bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, fig, fruity notes and milk soften the scent. Red currant, white musk and tonka bean then settle into a sweet, powdery, faintly woody base.

Marbert Woman

7.4

Marbert · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marbert Woman is a floral, sweet chypre that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, favour evening and night-out wear, and also see room for office and daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon, fruity and green notes and rosewood. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral core, while patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody footing. The base of vanilla, benzoin, moss and Russian leather dries down sweet, powdery, smoky and animalic.

Le Parfum Rose Couture

7.3

Elie Saab · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery touch, suited to women looking for a light everyday fragrance. It has been discontinued. It opens with peony and blossoms. In the heart, jasmine, rose nectar, vanilla and fruity notes sweeten the floral structure, and patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime and office wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Nectar d'Issey Première Fleur and Kenzo Flower Tag.

Nuits Indiennes (1993) (Eau de Parfum) / Indian Nights

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes / Indian Nights is a sweet, spicy floral oriental for autumn and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; daytime and office wear are chosen less. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and peach, a bright fruity start. The heart brings rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and heliotrope, and the flowers settle into a powdery, sweet base. In the dry base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk lead, while civet adds an animal warmth.

Bath & Beauty (1981)

7.9

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a powdery, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. No season dominates: fall leads slightly, with spring and summer close behind. Daily wear and the office are its main occasions. Bergamot, lemon and aldehydes open it brightly, softened by violet and fruity notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and honey, with coriander and carnation adding spice. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk form the base.

Gianni Versace (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Versace · 1981

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace Gianni Versace Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes and bergamot, moves into a floral heart of tuberose, jasmine and gardenia, and dries down on myrrh and amber; it is spicy, powdery and chypre in feel. It has been discontinued. The top holds aldehydes, fruity notes, bergamot and spices. In the heart, orris root joins tuberose, carnation, jasmine, gardenia and narcissus in a rich floral bloom. The base leans on myrrh, amber, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, leaving a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Salvador Dali Dali and Krizia Teatro alla Scala have a close profile.

Musk Mood

6.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Musk Mood is a fresh, floral scent for women, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters find it feminine; spring, fall and summer are the most recommended seasons, with fewer votes for winter. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Citrus and fruity notes sit in both the top and the heart, giving it a bright start. The base holds floral notes, vanilla and white musk, which sweeten it and leave a powdery, creamy finish. M. Micallef White Musk and Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk have a close profile.

L'Arte di Gucci (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci L'Arte di Gucci Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning floral that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and green notes and moves into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it is made for women and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. For character, feminine and classic lead the votes. The top carries fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and coriander. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, tuberose, narcissus and mimosa. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. The floral, green and fruity sides are softened by sweet and spicy touches.

Monoï & Tiaré (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fresh women's scent that leans towards summer and spring, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Most voters pick summer and spring, while office and night-out wear sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with modern in second place. As a whole, the scent is floral, fruity and creamy. Monoï, tiaré and frangipani form the floral side, coconut milk and vanilla add a creamy sweetness, and benzoin softens it. Fruity and salty notes keep it fresh. Faynt Beach Bliss and Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire have a close profile.

Flowerparty by Night

5.9

Yves Rocher · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher Flowerparty by Night is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number call it modern. Fruity and floral notes meet over a sweet base, while bourbon vanilla absolute and bitter almond push it toward gourmand. Star anise adds a light touch of spice, with a powdery, oriental feel alongside. It has a slightly synthetic sheen.

Soft Musk (1981) (Cologne)

6.8

Avon · 1981

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Avon Soft Musk (1981) Cologne opens with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes, moves through a jasmine, rose and iris heart and settles on musk and vanilla, giving a powdery, sweet feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and fruity notes make a bright start. The heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, iris and rose together as one floral whole. In the base, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten and soften it, while vetiver and sandalwood add a woody footing. The overall impression is floral, powdery and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia and Joop! Joop! Femme.

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent that suits evenings and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and bergamot, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, lily, black orchid and gardenia lead while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base turns sweet with vanilla, milk and cinnamon, over a woody footing of sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 1988

Floral · Green · Fruity

Carolina Herrera (1988) by Carolina Herrera is a classic women's fragrance with a floral, green character, rounded off by powdery and woody touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though it also works by day. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic. The top opens with blossoms, green notes, fresh notes and fruity notes, joined by exotic notes. Lily and jasmine form the heart, with sandalwood and amber at the base. Spicy and animal tones sit within a sweet, powdery woodiness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums DelRae Amoureuse have a close profile.

Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche

7.8

Elizabeth Arden · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche is a fresh feminine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for everyday and office wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Autumn gets some votes too, while winter is chosen by few. Most voters suggest daily, leisure and business use, and it reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or even masculine. The scent runs fresh, citrusy and floral. Lemon and mint bring the coolness, while jasmine, narcissus and pink geranium carry the floral side. Iris, cedar and patchouli set a woody base, and spices and fruity notes round out the green character.