The Perfume Library

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2007)

7.9

Prada · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum is built on mandarin, galbanum and iris, a fresh, green and powdery scent. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, galbanum, pistachio leaf and Tunisian neroli, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, iris moves toward a woody, powdery feel alongside cedarwood and vetiver, and the base of Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settles it onto a warm, spicy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued.

Anaïs Anaïs

6.7

Cacharel · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs opens with bergamot, galbanum and blackcurrant and moves into rose, jasmine and tuberose, a powdery, green floral chypre for women that has since been discontinued. The opening is fresh and green, with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, and the heart is led by rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss and musk underneath give the flowers a woody, powdery base, while spice and sweetness stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads as feminine and classic. Madame Rochas and Farouche have a close profile.

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

Must de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cartier · 1981

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Must de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning women's fragrance, floral and sweet at its core, with powdery, woody and spicy touches. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though its slightly oriental side gives it a more serious tone. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange and neroli, a green, citrusy start that gives way to a floral heart of narcissus, jasmine and rose. In the base, vetiver, musk and vanilla come forward; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a powdery, resinous warmth.

Safari (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ralph Lauren · 1989

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Safari Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with an earthy, woody depth, made for anyone who wants a feminine scent that isn't sweet. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine and classic. Jil Sander Woman III and Halston Catalyst have a close profile. The top pairs aldehydes, blackcurrant, orange and galbanum, so fruity brightness meets a sharp green edge. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine and orris root. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedar and moss leaves an earthy, woody floor.

Jean-Louis Scherrer (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Toilette is a discontinued women's fragrance with a green, floral chypre character. It opens with the crisp bite of galbanum, blackcurrant bud and bergamot, with tangerine softening the edges. Jasmine, iris and rose form a floral heart. The base settles into a dry, woody floor of oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is spread evenly across office, daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Givenchy III and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Jasmin et Cigarette

6.8

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Jasmin et Cigarette sets jasmine absolute beside turmeric and galbanum, giving a floral, sweet scent with a smoky edge. It opens with the green, sharp side of clary sage and galbanum. In the heart, turmeric adds spice next to the jasmine, and the floral character turns harder with spicy and smoky tones. The base brings tonka bean sweetness and maté absolute, and the scent dries down woody with a faintly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It was released as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine.

Ysatis (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Ysatis Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang are softened by honey, amber and vanilla. Most voters pick Ysatis for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Citrus, bergamot, mandarin orange and galbanum lead the opening, with aldehydes and coconut adding a slight edge. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, Egyptian rose and ylang-ylang turn floral and powdery, while honey and narcissus add sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and civet builds a spicy, woody, animalic chypre foundation. Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva share a close profile.

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, tangerine and galbanum for a fresh, green start. The heart carries rose, tuberose, neroli and honey in a sweet floral mix. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Obelisk (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

MCM · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MCM Obelisk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose over sandalwood, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Obelisk wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, and most describe its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, peach, citrus fruits and the green edge of galbanum. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while thyme adds a spicy note. In the base, sandalwood, moss, ambergris and vanilla carry it into a woody, smoky, sweet warmth, with animal and resinous accords in the background. Its profile is close to DKNY Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum).

Saharienne (2011)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne is a fresh, citrusy and green women's scent built around mandarin orange, lemon and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter and fall stay in the background. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot as a bright citrus layer. In the heart, orange blossom, white blossoms, galbanum and currant leaf add a floral, green note. The base brings a lightly spicy warmth from pink pepper and ginger. Mugler Hot Cologne and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

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.

Black Jade

7.7

Lubin · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lubin Black Jade pairs cardamom, bergamot and jasmine with sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, making a fresh, floral and spicy fragrance for women. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is most often placed in the evening and on nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most voters call it feminine, with a strong classic streak. The top notes of cardamom, bergamot and galbanum open fresh and green. In the heart, jasmine, damask rose, cinnamon and frankincense add a floral, spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean turns it woody, sweet and powdery.

Ivoire (2012)

7.6

Balmain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balmain Ivoire is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin through the day without filling a room. Spring leads the seasons, with fall and summer following. Daily, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic. The top opens with violet leaf, galbanum and mandarin orange, fresh and green. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and vanilla settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Prada · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as floral and green throughout. Iris and violet build a powdery base, while neroli adds a citrus lift. Galbanum brings a sharp green edge, lily of the valley and heliotrope soften it, and cedarwood leaves a light woody frame behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, office and leisure ahead of evening. Most voters find it feminine. Parfums Bombay 1950 Iris 655 Firenze and Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc have a close profile.

True Story

6.3

Glamfume · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet vanilla and chocolate base. The opening is dominated by citrus: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and ginger. In the heart, apple, jasmine and rose come forward, with ylang-ylang and violet softening the floral side. The base leaves a gourmand sweetness of vanilla, amber and chocolate, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original)

7.9

Dior · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, green and powdery chypre with a feminine character, leaning towards the cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with bergamot, galbanum, sage and gardenia, a fresh and green start. The heart brings jasmine, neroli, narcissus, rose and carnation. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum dries down woody, spicy and powdery. Givenchy III and Jil Sander Woman Pure have a close profile.

Bloom Acqua di Fiori

7.0

Gucci · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori is a fresh, green floral made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often; evening and nights out are chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud open it green and fresh. In the heart, Rangoon creeper, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body, brightened by aquatic and lightly spicy touches. Sandalwood and musk leave a creamy softness at the base. Its profile is close to Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Bloom Gocce di Fiori.

A Scent

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake A Scent is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. The scent is built on the sharp green freshness of lemon and galbanum, rounded out by floral hyacinth and jasmine. Vervain adds a clean brightness, while cedar leaves a woody base underneath; aquatic and lightly spicy tones complete the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Half of the character votes call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Creed Green Irish Tweed and L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan have a close profile.

Iris (2014)

8.1

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Iris is a fresh, green floral: bright citrus softened by a powdery, creamy iris, and it reads as a feminine perfume. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is picked less often for evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Lemon and bergamot open bright and citrusy, while ambrette seed and green mimosa add a green lightness. In the heart, iris, lily and rose build a floral body, with galbanum keeping the green note going. The base of musk, amber and Atlas cedar finishes it woody and creamy. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche have a close profile.

Lilac Path

8.0

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Lilac Path is a fresh, floral perfume that pairs lilac and jasmine with the green edge of galbanum; it has been discontinued. Lilac and jasmine lead, while orange blossom wraps them in a creamy, sweet softness. Galbanum and angelica seed add a green, cool side, and the powdery accord rounds off the edges of the flowers. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one continuous bouquet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and is noticed at a short distance. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. It mostly reads feminine. Jean Patou Vacances and Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

Déjà Le Printemps (2012)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Déjà Le Printemps opens with mint, chamomile and orange blossom and reads as a fresh, green, floral scent that suits spring and summer days. The opening is cool, with mint, chamomile and orange blossom. In the heart, galbanum, grass and clover bring the green, softened by lily of the valley and fig leaf. The base of cedar, vetiver and moss is woody and earthy, and musk smooths it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance, though voters are split between feminine and masculine. Phaedon Lentisque / Spanish Bush and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.