The Perfume Library

Yara / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lattafa · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara / يارا Eau de Parfum opens with orchid, heliotrope and tangerine and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and musk, a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand scent. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some use at the office too. Most see it as feminine, though it also reads as modern. The scent starts with a fruity, floral opening of tangerine, orchid and heliotrope. In the heart, gourmand and tropical notes add sweetness, and in the dry-down vanilla, sandalwood and musk give it a creamy, powdery base. A slightly synthetic sheen lingers in the background. Riiffs Shanaya and Ayat Envy / حسد have a close profile.

White Heaven Beach

6.5

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Glamfume White Heaven Beach is a women's perfume that opens with bright blackcurrant, lemon and lychee, moves through orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a powdery, vanilla-rich base. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant and lychee bring sweetness while lemon keeps it light. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and iris form a soft floral layer. The base of bourbon vanilla, white musk and sandalwood turns it creamy, powdery and gently gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also at the office. Voters read it as feminine first, though a good share also call it modern.

Les Indes Galantes

7.8

Parfums MDCI · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums MDCI Les Indes Galantes is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's fragrance, with a resinous, leathery warmth that suits cold seasons and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Raspberry, almond, bergamot and orange open it with a fruity sweetness. Cinnamon, clove, coriander and geranium add spice in the heart. As it dries, benzoin, labdanum and frankincense build a resinous warmth, and Bourbon vanilla absolute and leathery notes settle it into a creamy, leathery base. Amouage Overture Woman and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

Dangerous Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Bruno Banani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bruno Banani Dangerous Woman Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery and creamy fragrance with a fruity floral character and a gourmand side. It has been discontinued. It begins with blackcurrant, then moves into exotic blossoms and coconut milk at the heart. In the base, heliotrope, vanilla absolute and gourmand notes sweeten it and give it a soft, powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. It scores well for value for money.

Opulent Musk

7.0

Lattafa · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Opulent Musk opens fresh and then moves into a sweet, spicy and creamy woody-oriental character; it is classed as a women's fragrance. The top holds saffron and orange, the orange adding brightness and the saffron a touch of spice. In the heart, gourmand notes and amber sweeten and soften the scent. The base of woods, oakmoss and musk lays down a woody, creamy foundation, with the floral side staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer trails well behind. It leans toward leisure, night-out and evening wear. Feminine is the most voted character, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. LPDO Délire Rouge and Afnan Perfumes Violet Bouquet have a close profile.

Les Merveilles - Soussanne

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Les Merveilles - Soussanne is a floral, sweet and oriental women's perfume with spicy and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Tuberose, rose and white lily form the floral core, while citrus notes add a light fruity lift. Saffron brings spice, and amber with crystal musk gives a warm, powdery base. Gourmand notes soften and round off the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and most voters find it feminine. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and Aramis Tuscany per Donna (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Red Velvet (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Pink Sugar · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Red Velvet Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy feminine scent that suits leisure and everyday wear across spring, fall and winter. Most voters place it in spring, fall and winter, with summer a smaller share. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot and strawberry; the heart brings lily, violet, orange blossom and gourmand notes. Vanilla, cream and ambrettolide soften the base. The accords come together as fruity, sweet and creamy gourmand. Corania Tutti Délices - Fraise Bonbon and Grandeur Strawberry Cheesecake have a close profile.

Midnight Dahlia (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Korres · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Korres Midnight Dahlia Eau de Toilette is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, gourmand turn, aimed mainly at women. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and stretches to evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, lychee and dahlia. In the heart, peony and raspberry carry the floral-fruity tone while cedarwood adds a dry, woody backbone. The base turns sweet with gourmand notes, patchouli and amber, giving it a spicy warmth. Viktor & Rolf Dancing Roses and Givenchy Rose Ardente have a close profile.

Eclair Affaire

8.0

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

French Avenue Eclair Affaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. It opens with jasmine, vanilla and coconut milk, which set a soft, milky sweetness. In the heart, amber, caramel and gourmand notes deepen it, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk closes it in a powdery, creamy warmth.

Noora (Perfume Oil)

7.9

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Noora (Perfume Oil) opens with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, brightened by bergamot and orange, and makes a fresh, sweet floral for women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. Citrus and green notes give the opening its freshness, with the florals following right behind. In the heart, woody and fruity notes soften the sweetness. The base of musk, sandalwood and gourmand notes leaves it warm, sweet and slightly oriental. Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

Manila Grace

7.7

Manila Grace · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Manila Grace by Manila Grace is a women's perfume where geranium and cardamom meet green notes, then sweeten into coconut, gingerbread and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure and evening wear, with some also choosing daytime and the office. It opens bright with lemon, blackcurrant and green notes, while cardamom and geranium add a little spice. In the heart, coconut, gingerbread and white peach bring a gourmand sweetness, softened by lily of the valley. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and vanilla dries down creamy and oriental.

Maîtresse Eau Provocateur

7.0

Agent Provocateur · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse Eau Provocateur is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, gourmand texture; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, jasmine sambac and iris in a floral start, while acacia and Granny Smith apple in the heart add a fruity freshness. In the base, gourmand notes, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber sweeten it and carry it toward a powdery, faintly animal warmth. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Its profile is close to Jenna Jameson Heartbreaker and Keiko Mecheri Precious Forest.

Fakhama

8.3

Maison Asrar

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Asrar Fakhama pairs orange blossom and white blossoms with vanilla and musk in a floral, sweet women's fragrance; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so the picture is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. The top holds gourmand notes and orange blossom, the heart turns to white blossoms and vanilla, and musky notes sit at the base. A floral, sweet, gourmand structure comes with a powdery, creamy finish, while an oriental and slightly animal warmth lies underneath. Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac and Profumum Roma Acqua e Zucchero have a close profile.

The Beautiful Ones

8.0

Keiko Mecheri · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri The Beautiful Ones is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around petitgrain, Mexican tuberose absolute and patchouli. It opens with a green freshness from petitgrain, while Mexican tuberose absolute brings the floral heart forward. Patchouli and gourmand notes in the base pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with a spicy touch lingering behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, followed by nights out and evenings. Zoologist Rabbit and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal have a close profile.

Almond

7.5

Monotheme · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Monotheme Almond is a sweet, creamy almond scent for women, with a fresh floral touch that softens its gourmand and powdery side. Almond leads the composition, surrounded by floral notes and gourmand notes. The sweetness sits on a powdery, creamy base, while the fresh accord keeps it from feeling heavy. A slightly synthetic sheen gives it a clean, tidy feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, with some choosing it for the office, and fewer for evenings or nights out. Demeter Fragrance Library Almond and Calvin Klein Cotton Musk have a close profile.

Kiss Fresa y Nata

7.1

Tulipán Negro

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Tulipán Negro Kiss Fresa y Nata is a sweet gourmand fruit scent that starts with cream and turns to strawberry and vanilla. Cream opens it, and the heart is built from strawberry, red fruits and pastry. In the base, gourmand notes, sugar and vanilla sweeten it as it settles. Fruity and sweet accords carry a synthetic edge, giving a sugary, bakery-window character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither projects far nor fades quickly. It is made for women and suits a playful, sweet style. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide.

La Vie est Belle L'Éveil

8.3

Lancôme · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Éveil is a sweet, floral scent built on Iris pallida concrete and gourmand notes, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with Iris pallida concrete beside gourmand notes, so the scent starts sweet and creamy. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and orange blossom absolute carry the floral side; patchouli and vanilla in the base soften everything into a warm, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across daily wear, leisure, business, evenings and nights out. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Légère and Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine have a close profile.

Wardia / Twin Flower

7.4

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Wardia / Twin Flower is a fresh floral for women that pairs rose and jasmine with the fruity sweetness of red plum and woodland strawberry. The top opens bright with bergamot and mandarin orange, while red plum and white blossoms add a soft fruitiness. At the heart, rose and jasmine carry the floral character, with nutmeg adding a light spice and woodland strawberry and tropical fruits adding sweetness. The base settles into a creamy, woody layer of sandalwood, musk and vanilla, softened further by lactone and gourmand notes. Fresh, floral, fruity and sweet accords lead the overall impression. Its profile is close to Anfas Salam and Xerjoff Purple Accento.

T-mat;

7.4

Masakï Matsushïma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma T-mat; is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with lemon, mint and pear and moves into cyclamen and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes that reading is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It begins with lemon, mint, pear and mandarin orange, a citrusy, fruity freshness with a green edge. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley and freesia add a soft floral note, and crystal musk and gourmand notes in the base turn it powdery and sweet. An aquatic, synthetic feel runs alongside. Essence Like a Walk in the Summer Rain and Abercrombie & Fitch Away Woman have a close profile.

Cuba La Vida

6.3

Cuba

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cuba La Vida is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, gourmand softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. With few voters so far, these ratings are best taken as a loose guide. No clear season or occasion stands out. The notes read as one whole: iris, patchouli and gourmand notes. Iris carries the floral side, patchouli adds depth, and the gourmand notes bring the sweetness. Fresh and synthetic accents keep it from turning heavy. Its profile is close to Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Paradise and Christian Louboutin L'Iris.

Varens Sweet - Grenade Passion

7.3

Ulric de Varens · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet - Grenade Passion is a fruity gourmand for women that joins a fresh opening of pomegranate and orange juice to candied rose and passion fruit. Its longevity is rated weak, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. Value for money scores well. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The top is pomegranate and orange juice, bright and juicy. In the heart, candied rose, passion fruit and sweet granadilla turn it sweeter. The base of gourmand notes, musk, apricot and sugar powder leaves a powdery, creamy softness, while fresh and aquatic accords keep the sweetness in check. Jo Malone Redcurrant & Cream and Folia Par Plaisir have a close profile.

Queen Plumrose

7.7

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Queen Plumrose is a feminine perfume that softens rose and frangipani with gourmand notes, giving a fresh, fruity and sweet floral character. The scent stays in a sweet floral lane: rose and frangipani lead, while the gourmand notes add a soft, sugary roundness. Fresh and fruity accords keep it from feeling heavy, with a light woody base underneath and a distinctly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for daily wear and leisure, with work also among the top picks. It reads feminine and gets some votes for evening and nights out, but its weight sits in the daytime.

Sensual Grace

7.3

LR · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LR Sensual Grace opens with hawthorn and plum, softens into iris, rose and heliotrope, and settles into a sweet vanilla and sandalwood base; it is a women's fragrance. Hawthorn and plum bring a fruity brightness at the start. In the heart, iris, rose and heliotrope form a floral, powdery surface, while gourmand notes add a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though both scores rest on few votes. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Honoré Payan Fleuri have a close profile.

Dangerous Woman Mysterious Coconut (Body Splash)

7.5

Bruno Banani

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Body Splash

Bruno Banani Dangerous Woman Mysterious Coconut is a body splash for women that smells sweet, creamy and fruity, with a fresh edge over the top. It opens on blackcurrant. In the heart, exotic blossoms and coconut milk soften the scent into something creamy. The base of heliotrope, vanilla absolute and gourmand notes keeps the sweetness going, while woody and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so this is a light scent that stays close to the skin. The few voters rate its value for money highly. Bruno Banani Dangerous Woman (Eau de Parfum) and DKNY Be 100% Delicious have a close profile.