The Perfume Library

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Boss Alive (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sets plum, blackcurrant and apple against jasmine and vanilla, fresh and fruity at first and sweet underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and over half of voters call it feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with plum, blackcurrant, apple and cinnamon, fruity with a light spice. In the heart, thyme, Indian jasmine sambac and Bourbon vanilla absolute add a creamy, floral sweetness. Sandalwood, Chinese cedar, Goldenwood® and olive wood form a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Limited Edition and DKNY Be 100% Delicious have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with powdery, creamy vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come second. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with modern and classic votes close behind each other. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus lift. Indian jasmine sambac and orange blossom water absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and white musk leaves it sweet, gourmand and creamy. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma have a close profile.

Elle

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Elle opens with galbanum, bergamot and neroli, settles into a floral heart of jasmine, iris and rose, and reads as a powdery, sweet feminine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. Occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. In the character votes, feminine clearly leads. The top has Persian galbanum, lily of the valley, Calabrian bergamot and Mediterranean neroli. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, Florentine iris, patchouli and Bulgarian rose. The base of musk, coumarin and amber softens it into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Alien Hypersense

7.3

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Hypersense is a floral, fruity scent built around cashmeran, pear and Indian jasmine sambac. Green mandarin orange and pear give it a fresh, juicy fruit note. Indian jasmine sambac carries the floral side, while cashmeran adds a soft, woody and creamy touch. The overall impression is sweet and distinctly synthetic, bright and modern in feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and lean towards night out, evening and leisure wear. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too. Boy Smells Marble Fruit and Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Jasmin

8.1

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin is a jasmine-led, sweet and creamy women's perfume that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It does best for evenings and nights out and least for the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, then the heart is all jasmine: Grasse and Italian Jasminum grandiflorum, Indian jasmine sambac and Indian jasminum grandiflorum. Vanilla in the base sweetens the floral centre. Spicy, powdery and smoky touches sit behind the creamy flower.

Shalimar Souffle Intense

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle Intense is a fresh yet sweet floral oriental built around orange blossom water absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and vanilla, made for women and now discontinued. It wears strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with green notes, then the heart turns floral with orange blossom water absolute, white blossoms and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla and Bourbon vanilla leave a sweet, creamy, powdery warmth, while citrus and spice add a fresh, slightly sharp edge. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold have a close profile.

Lumière d'Épices

6.9

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice. It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Eau de Parfum sets Japanese osmanthus absolute and Indian jasmine sambac in a fresh, citrusy frame, giving a feminine floral scent. It opens with pimento, davana and honey pomelo, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, osmanthus and jasmine lead while water lily softens them. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood grounds the scent in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Coach Love (2023)

7.2

Coach · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Love (2023) is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, made for women and suited to daily wear. It opens with pink pepper leaf, mandarin orange and woodland strawberry, bright and fruity. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, red rose and osmanthus. It dries down on ambergris, cedarwood and benzoin, which turn it sweet, gourmand and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime and leisure wear lead, with the office also getting a share. It reads feminine but modern. Ariana Grande God is a Woman and Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC have a close profile.

L'Amoureuse (Eau de Parfum)

5.2

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt L'Amoureuse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around blackcurrant, Sicilian tangerine and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine and modern. It opens with blackcurrant, Sicilian tangerine, lemon and bergamot, a bright and juicy start. At the heart, rose, Indian jasmine sambac, violet and raspberry add a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, lily, peach, benzoin, white musk and sandalwood soften it and settle it into a gentle sweetness.

Sexy Ruby

5.6

Michael Kors · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michael Kors Sexy Ruby is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy edge. It opens with pepper, davana, raspberry and apricot, the fruit sweetness meeting a peppery bite. The heart of Indian jasmine sambac, rose and orange blossom absolute builds a floral core. In the base, vanilla, cashmere wood and crystal musk soften it and leave a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, though it sits close to daily wear too. Most voters find it feminine. Neh The Light and Maïssa Voyage Nocturne have a close profile.

Vanilla 01

7.5

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Vanilla 01 is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance in which floral and gourmand sides lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays noticeable on skin for hours and projects well. It reads as feminine, and its sweet, oriental character suits cooler days. It opens with pink pepper, orange blossom and coconut; the heart of caramel, tuberose, jasmine sambac and cappuccino turns it gourmand. Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody, creamy base. Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense and Naomi Campbell have a close profile.

Far Away Infinity

7.5

Avon · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Infinity is a sweet floral with a creamy, powdery vanilla base, where jasmine and orange blossom carry a feminine character. The top opens with Italian bergamot, gardenia and tagetes. Jasmine absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and Moroccan orange blossom absolute form the heart. Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla soften the base and add a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; leisure, daily and evening wear get almost equal votes. Half of voters read it as feminine. Avon Far Away Infinity Intense and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy Soirée

7.4

Juicy Couture · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Soirée is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with a soft, gourmand sweetness, aimed at women and now discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant leaf, pink kiwi and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. In the heart, water lily and Indian jasmine sambac add a gentle floral note. Soft woods, musk and amber in the base round off the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. essence Smile and Escada Taj Sunset have a close profile.

Osmanthus Elixir

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir pairs Japanese osmanthus absolute with Indian jasmine sambac and water lily, a fresh, citrusy floral made for women and now discontinued. It opens with honey pomelo, davana and pimento, where citrus brightness is softened by spice. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and water lily form a floral centre. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood adds a woody, creamy footing. Green and fruity touches stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as tentative. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, with night outings and daily use following. It is marketed as a feminine scent, but its fresh build sits easily in daytime. Osmanthus Eau de Parfum and Acqua di Parma Yuzu have a close profile.

DKNY 24/7

7.1

DKNY · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY 24/7 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge, and it leans towards spring, fall and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets few votes. Daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and business settings; night out and evening get fewer votes. It opens with rhubarb, quincester and pink pepper for a bright, lightly fruity start. The heart turns floral with tuberose, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk leave a woody, creamy finish. Its profile is close to Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia and Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream.

L'Eau d'Issey - Shades of Kolam / ロードゥ イッセイ シェード オブ コーラム

7.4

Issey Miyake · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey - Shades of Kolam is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity, sweet side, aimed at women and light and easy to wear. It opens with freesia, cardamom and grapefruit: the grapefruit keeps it lively while the cardamom adds a faint spice. In the heart, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac bring the floral side forward. Cedar and basmati rice sweeten and soften the finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a trace close to the skin. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Montblanc Emblem have a close profile.

Via Velluto

6.4

Fabbrica della Musa · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fabbrica della Musa Via Velluto is a creamy, lightly leathery women's fragrance that opens on raspberry and red fruits and moves into Turkish damask rose and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, with hardly anyone rating it high. Most voters pick it for evening, followed closely by daytime and leisure. It also suits the office and nights out. Frankincense, raspberry and red fruits give a sweet opening. In the heart, Turkish damask rose, Indian jasmine sambac and peony add a soft floral note. The base of musk, Haitian vetiver, leather and Australian sandalwood is woody, creamy and leathery. Its sweet fruit-and-floral build is close to Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre and Monolab Juicy.

Imari Fantasy / Imari Bold

7.5

Avon · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Avon Imari Fantasy / Imari Bold pairs the brightness of mandarin, pink pepper and nashi pear with the sweet warmth of vanilla and patchouli, a floral, gourmand scent made for women. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, pink pepper and nashi pear, a citrusy, fruity start with a light spiciness. In the heart, Indian jasmine sambac and caramelized hazelnut take over, and the floral side turns sweeter. The base of vanilla, cashmere and patchouli settles into a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its sweet, gourmand build, it reads as a feminine fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

6.6

Beyoncé · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beyoncé Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on mangosteen and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes are mangosteen, pink pepper and açaí, a citrusy, fruity brightness sharpened by spice. In the heart, violet, orchid and Indian jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and Java vetiver sweetens it and carries it towards an oriental warmth. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that judgment is tentative. It is defined as a women's fragrance. Those looking for a close profile may also look at Montale Tropical Wood and Comme des Garçons Play Red.

Harlem Perfume Co. · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Oscar de la Renta · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aquaflor · 2024

Floral · Fruity