The Perfume Library

26 perfumes

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Persephone's Patchouli

Electimuss · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Electimuss Persephone's Patchouli is a floral, earthy scent for women, with sweet fruit and spice running through it. Plum, Guatemala cardamom and pomegranate open on a fruity, spicy note. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, patchouli and Bulgarian rose bring the green, floral side forward. The base of honey, coffee, sandalwood, cedarwood and ambergris sweetens it and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Centauri Perfumes Gaea and Ineke Floral Curiosities - Sweet William have a close profile.

Oha

6.7

Téo Cabanel · 2005

Floral · Green · Spicy

Téo Cabanel Oha is a floral and green chypre for women, softened by powdery and woody tones, and it suits spring and autumn, whether for daytime or evening. It opens with tea, coriander and Calabrian bergamot, then moves into Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, Egyptian jasmine and cardamom at the heart. White musk, iris and patchouli carry the base, with tonka bean and vanilla adding sweetness and oakmoss giving it a dry chypre finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, with daily and business wear also getting votes. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile and Fendi Fendi (1987) have a close profile.

Plein Soleil (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance with a creamy, fruity warmth, written with women in mind. Indian tuberose and Comorian ylang-ylang form a floral core, while Australian sandalwood settles them onto a creamy base. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background and adds a faint spiced touch. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with a slightly synthetic brightness running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known nearby without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Cœur d'Ylang and Berdoues Croisière: Koh Phi Phi have a close profile.

Bloom Parfum

7.2

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral led by tuberose and night-blooming jasmine, softened with apricot and cardamom; it is a women's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with tuberose, night-blooming jasmine, Guatemala cardamom and apricot, so the floral and fruity sides arrive together with a light touch of spice. In the heart, Rangoon creeper and Indian jasmine sambac absolute keep the flowers going. The base of Peru balsam absolute, vanilla and musk settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. Most voters also read it as feminine. Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose have a close profile.

Fan di Fendi Eau Fraîche

7.5

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fendi Fan di Fendi Eau Fraîche is a fresh, light feminine scent built on citrus and green tea, suited to everyday wear. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, bergamot and Calabrian lemon, a cool, sharp citrus layer. White blossoms and green tea soften that brightness in the heart. Leather and woody notes give the base a light, dry footing, while the floral, fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It has been discontinued. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

Rose de Caroline

6.5

Chopard · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Oriental

Chopard Rose de Caroline is a floral women's fragrance led by Bulgarian rose and Rosa centifolia, spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. The rose is not alone here: cinnamon and Guatemala cardamom push it in a spicy direction, while Bourbon vanilla softens it. Indonesian patchouli and cypriol add an earthy, lightly woody depth, and Chinese toon rounds out the mix. The overall impression is powdery, oriental and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is presented as a women's fragrance. Penhaligon's LP No.9 for Ladies and Chopard Rose Seljuke have a close profile.

CH L'Eau (2017)

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carolina Herrera CH L'Eau is a fresh, green-leaning women's fragrance built around lemon, neroli and blood orange. It opens on citrus, with cardamom and cayenne pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom and rose meet ginger and maté tea, which bring a green, slightly sharp note. The base of musk, Atlas cedar, patchouli, vetiver and cashmere settles into a soft, woody finish. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. The vote count is small, so this is an early impression. Its fresh, citrus character suits daytime wear. Gritti Tangerina and Les Sœurs de Noé Citrus Poetry have a close profile.

6 - Simone in St Germain

6.7

Made in P!galle · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Made in P!galle 6 - Simone in St Germain pairs Guatemala cardamom, violet leaf and May rose with the soft woodiness of Indian sandalwood, in a fragrance made for women. Cardamom brings a spicy freshness and violet leaf a green sharpness, while May rose carries the floral, slightly sweet side. Sandalwood softens it all on a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and floral. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. It is marketed as a feminine scent, and its fresh, green character suits those after something light and easy for everyday wear. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Rainbird and Pink Lotus Gyokuro have a close profile.

Aruba Gold

7.1

Emper

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emper Aruba Gold is a fresh citrus scent with a sweet, spicy and powdery gourmand side, made for women. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong; the number of voters is small, but the scores are high on both counts. It is classed as a feminine perfume. The top opens fresh and spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. Towards the heart, amber, cinnamon, pear and green apple bring a fruity sweetness. The base settles on a creamy, woody ground of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and vetiver. It shares a close profile with Emper Zephyr Gold and Xerjoff Erba Gold.

Bouquet de Palmyre

6.4

My Exclusive Collection · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

My Exclusive Collection Bouquet de Palmyre is a floral, oriental women's fragrance that opens with cardamom, orange and saffron; it has been discontinued. The top notes are Guatemala cardamom, Brazilian orange, Syrian saffron and Egyptian tagetes, giving the opening a fruity, spicy warmth. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Tunisian myrtle and Egyptian geranium build the floral core, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. The base rests on Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and French hay, a dry, earthy ground softened by chamomile. It was composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain and released in 2018. Lanselle Coeur and Sisley Soir d'Orient have a close profile.