The Perfume Library

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour

8.2

Kenzo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy, gently woody gourmand side, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with white tea and rice steam, then moves into a heart of frangipani, cherry blossom and heliotrope. The base of vanilla, white musk, thanaka wood and frankincense softens it and turns it sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar have a close profile.

Pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lacoste · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pimento and purple freesia, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles into sandalwood and cedar: a fresh, floral, lightly spicy fragrance for women. The top pairs pimento with purple freesia. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine form a floral core. The base of frankincense, Himalayan cedar and Mysore sandalwood turns woody and powdery, while the sensual skin accord adds a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic.

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant

7.6

Kenzo · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick evening and night out, while spring and summer trail behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and some read it as classic. The scent is floral, fruity and gourmand in its sweetness: ylang-ylang, gardenia and heliotrope meet the juicy sweetness of mango and mandarin orange. Cardamom and clove add spice, while liquorice, vanilla and patchouli carry it into a woody, oriental warmth.

Lalique Le Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Lalique · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Le Parfum Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's scent in which jasmine and heliotrope are softened by vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Voters read it clearly as feminine and classic. It opens with bay leaf, pink pepper and bergamot, a lightly spicy freshness. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from jasmine and heliotrope. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody warmth. Lalique Satine and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Alien Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Mugler · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Italian bergamot and coconut open it fruity and sweet. In the heart, heliotrope and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side. Cashmere wood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Mancera Coco Vanille and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco have a close profile.

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

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.

Loulou (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cacharel · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Cacharel Loulou Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent in which jasmine, tuberose and vanilla stand out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes set cinnamon, aniseed, jasmine and violet side by side, so spice mixes with flowers. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom deepen the floral side. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

For Her Musc Noir

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens on plum and heliotrope and softens into musk and suede. Plum gives the top a fruity sweetness. In the heart, heliotrope and rose bring a powdery floral note, while white cedar and musk set it on a creamy base. Suede in the base leaves a soft, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Close in profile are Christian Louboutin Le Cuir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Lilac Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lilac Love Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, leaning feminine. It opens on peony, lilac, gardenia and heliotrope, a soft floral bouquet. In the heart, tonka bean, orris concrete and cocoa make it creamier and mildly gourmand. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following. It suits daytime and leisure best, and works for evenings and the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Trésor (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Lancôme · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Trésor is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens on rose leaf, apricot blossom and peach blossom before softening into iris and vanilla. The opening is led by rose leaf with the sweet, fruity touch of apricot and peach blossom. In the heart, iris, heliotrope, lily of the valley and vanilla turn it powdery and sweet. The base of musk and sandalwood adds a woody, oriental warmth, while synthetic and spicy tones stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Lancôme Trésor (Extrait de Parfum) and Dior Dolce Vita (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

My Name

7.9

Trussardi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Trussardi My Name opens with white violet and heliotrope, a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards daytime wear and spring. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear dominate, while evening and night out are chosen far less. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It has been discontinued. White violet and heliotrope lead, and arum blossom and lilac keep the floral heart going. Musk, vanilla and ambroxan settle underneath, making it creamy and lightly sweet. The overall feel is fresh and soft. Durance en Provence Coton Musc and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Alien Essence Absolue

8.3

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

La Fenice pour Femme

8.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Femme is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and lightly gourmand character, leaning clearly feminine. It opens with hawthorn and mandarin orange, and a heart of heliotrope, almond blossom and tuberose builds the floral core. Cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, office and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Love Delight (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Love, Chloé

7.8

Chloé · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Chloé Love, Chloé is a discontinued women's fragrance with a fresh, powdery floral character. Orange blossom and pink pepper open the top, giving a bright start with a touch of spice. The heart gathers iris, wisteria, lilac, heliotrope and hyacinth into a soft floral garden. Rice powder, talcum and musk carry the base to a powdery, gentle finish, while a sweet, slightly synthetic tone stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It is voted for daily wear first, then office, evening and night out. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense and Harry Lehmann Musc Oil have a close profile.

Manifesto L'Elixir

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Elixir is a floral, sweet scent for women built on tuberose, jasmine sambac and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with a bright, fruity burst of bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral, creamy, powdery core. The base of cashmere wood, vanilla and ambroxan carries it into a woody, spicy, gourmand warmth. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

Maroussia (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 1992

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot, with orange blossom alongside. At the heart, tuberose, rose and jasmine lead, while heliotrope and ylang-ylang soften the floral texture. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and civet leave a sweet, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a share also find it classic.

Metallique

7.5

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Metallique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that settles into a sweet, powdery and creamy finish; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pink pepper and aldehydes open bright with a touch of spice. In the heart, lily of the valley, hawthorn and heliotrope add a floral, powdery side. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam, ambrette and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Bibliothèque de Parfum If You Want - Dominate! and Emir Metalico.