The Perfume Library

My Way (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum is a floral scent for women that pairs the freshness of bergamot and orange blossom with the softness of tuberose and vanilla. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian orange blossom, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and Indian tuberose deepen the floral side. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and Virginia cedar settles it on a sweet, creamy footing, with a fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter chosen least. Leisure and daily wear lead, though office and evening also get votes. Most voters call it feminine, and some modern. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Erba Pura and Valentino Voce Viva Intensa.

5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery side, softened by sweetness and leaning clearly feminine. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, lilac and lily of the valley. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, with clove and nutmeg adding a little spice. It dries down creamy and warm on sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre and Houbigant Essence Rare have a close profile.

Datura Blanche

7.5

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche is a powdery, creamy scent for women that rests Indian tuberose, heliotrope and datura on the sweetness of tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla. The floral side leads: Indian tuberose and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery feel, while datura adds depth to the bloom. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards a gourmand sweetness, and bitter almond tempers it with a slightly spicy, oriental edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a close third, and evening and night-out wear suit it best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as clearly feminine. Serge Lutens Datura Noir and Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar have a close profile.

Omnia Indian Garnet

6.5

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Omnia Indian Garnet is a fresh, citrusy floral with sweet, fruity and spicy sides, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out come well behind. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with saffron and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus with a spicy edge. Indian tuberose and osmanthus form the heart, turning it floral and sweet. Amber and Indian woods settle underneath as a warm, woody base. Harry Lehmann Naples and Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée have a close profile.

Infusion de Tubéreuse

7.3

Prada · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion de Tubéreuse is a fresh, green floral that softens the powdery sweetness of tuberose with citrus, and it is made for women. It has been discontinued. Indian tuberose sits at the centre, with petitgrain adding a green, crisp edge and Italian blood orange a fruity sweetness. Dynamone rounds out the floral core. Altogether it reads fresh, lightly sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey have a close profile.

Divine (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Divine · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Divine Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral chypre that leans towards autumn and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Feminine and classic make up most of the character votes. It opens with peach, coriander and Indian tuberose. May rose, jasmine and orange blossom form the heart, and musk, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss settle in the base. The floral and fruity sides lean into sweetness, spice and a powdery woodiness. Hermès 24, Faubourg (Eau de Parfum) and Frédéric Haldimann Poésie have a close profile.

The One Desire

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana The One Desire is a women's fragrance that carries the fruity brightness of lychee and mandarin orange into a jasmine and Indian tuberose heart, then settles into sweet caramel and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next. It is chosen more for evenings and nights out, though daily wear is not ruled out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lychee, a fresh and fruity start softened a little by lily of the valley. The heart of Madonna lily, plum nectar, Indian tuberose and jasmine builds a floral body. The base of sandalwood, musk, caramel, vanilla and labdanum leaves it sweet, gourmand and powdery-woody.

Gorgeous!

7.1

Michael Kors · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Michael Kors Gorgeous! is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that links the brightness of mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot to a creamy heart of Indian tuberose and orange blossom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for a fresh brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac turns creamy and floral, with tobacco faint underneath. In the base, cedarwood, gaiac wood and cashmeran build a woody foundation, and tonka bean absolute deepens the sweetness.

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.

Narcissus Poeticus

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Narcissus Poeticus is a floral scent built around narcissus, rose and tuberose, moving from a citrusy, green opening into a sweet, creamy base. The top notes of bergamot, galbanum and neroli give it a bright, green start. At the heart, narcissus absolute, rose otto and tuberose lead. In the base, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel.

Turbulences

6.9

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Louis Vuitton Turbulences is a fresh, floral perfume built around Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and Chinese magnolia, leaning feminine and best suited to spring and fall; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: tuberose, jasmine and magnolia form a white-floral core, softened by May rose. Leathery notes add an animal, leather shadow beneath the creamy sweetness, while the green and fresh accords keep the flowers from turning heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening, night out and leisure wear are almost evenly split. It reads feminine and classic. Louis Vuitton Dancing Blossom and Lancôme 6AM Rose have a close profile.

Magda (2021)

6.9

Lubin · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Magda is a feminine scent that joins a sweet, fruity opening of cherry and blackcurrant syrup to a creamy floral heart of gardenia and orange blossom. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of cherry, blackcurrant syrup, mandarin orange and pomegranate give a sweet fruitiness. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice while gardenia and tuberose fill out a creamy floral side. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amaretto and Peru balsam settles it into something sweet and warm.

Wild Python

7.1

Mancera · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Wild Python is a sweet, creamy floral for women, with a spicy, slightly animal edge that keeps it from turning soft. Peach, bergamot and osmanthus open with a fruity sweetness, and Indian tuberose adds a white-floral richness. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and patchouli lead; vanilla and white musk settle into a creamy, smooth base. Woody and spicy accords balance the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then fall; leisure and daily wear come first, though night-out use also gets votes. Most voters read it as feminine.

L-O-V-E

8.8

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer L-O-V-E sets a green, citrusy opening of galbanum and clementine over white flowers and a warm honeyed sweetness, and it is described as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time, and most voters find it feminine. Galbanum, angelica and bergamot give a fresh green start. At the heart, jonquil, Egyptian jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral garden feel. In the base, honey, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, slightly resinous warmth. The floral and gourmand sides stay in balance. Annette Neuffer Narcissus Poeticus and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Tuberose

4.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Keiko Mecheri Tuberose pairs tuberose with iris, jasmine sambac and Turkish rose in a sweet, powdery floral; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Pink pepper and petitgrain open it with a spicy, slightly green touch, then Indian tuberose and tuberose absolute take over the heart, with iris adding a powdery softness. Benzoin, vanilla and precious woods sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Cacharel Loulou (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler Alien (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Velvet Desire

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desire is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening to a creamy, sweet bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings should be read with caution. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons: summer and spring lead, with autumn and winter close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It opens with amaryllis, frangipani and white gardenia; the heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, champaca concrete and jasmine builds a dense floral core. In the base, Peru balsam, amber, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch running through.

Le Gemme - Amarena

7.3

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Amarena is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and autumn days, and it has been discontinued. Indian tuberose, Rosa centifolia and Amarena cherry come together like a fruity, sweet bouquet. There is a fresh air to it, a powdery softness blends into the accords, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Lancôme Ô Oui and Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Lazuli

6.9

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Chloé Tubéreuse Lazuli is a floral, green women's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, suited to leisure hours and nights out. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Indian tuberose bring the floral side forward while the sweetness stays in the background. White oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, adding a woody, chypre-leaning depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, then winter and summer in equal measure. It reads feminine. Jean Patou 1000 (Parfum) and Diptyque Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pure Aphrodisiaque

7.4

Agent Provocateur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Agent Provocateur Pure Aphrodisiaque is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that joins a bright opening of mandarin orange, rum and Anjou pear to a floral heart of Indian tuberose, jasmine and wild orchid. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. Daily wear and the office lead, followed by leisure; evenings and nights out are chosen less often. Mandarin orange and Anjou pear give the opening a fruity freshness, while rum adds a touch of sweetness. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine bring the floral character forward. In the base, woods, amber and musk soften everything into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. The overall impression is sweet and fresh, with a slightly synthetic texture.

REA

7.5

Mallo · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tuberose Le Jour

6.7

Aerin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Aerin Tuberose Le Jour is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with neroli and orange blossom and deepens into Indian tuberose and jasmine absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, a smaller group chooses winter, and very few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear lead, with daily use close behind. The top notes, neroli and orange blossom, give a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine absolute and Indian tuberose build a floral, creamy body, softened by fruity and sweet accords. The base of cashmere and cedarwood leaves a gentle, lightly woody finish. Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel and Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi have a close profile.

Spirit of Blooming Delight

7.1

Spirit · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit Spirit of Blooming Delight opens with lemon, peach and grapefruit and settles into a floral heart of orange blossom and rose, making a fresh, fruity scent made for women. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. The top brings lemon, peach, coconut, blackcurrant and grapefruit. In the heart, orange blossom, rose, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of cedarwood, cashmere wood, musk and patchouli rests it on a woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy, green and lightly sweet. Clarins Eau des Jardins and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

Forgive Me

7.5

Carine Roitfeld · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Forgive Me is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with creamy, resinous and earthy sides that make it feel rich and full. The scent stays firmly in a floral lane: Indian tuberose, gardenia, ylang-ylang and Tunisian orange blossom form a creamy bouquet. Mandarin orange lightens it a little, while pink pepper adds a spicy warmth. Labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous depth, and Indonesian patchouli and cashmeran give it a soft, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters find the staying power high. The sample is small, but it points to a fragrance that leaves a clear trail. It is made for women. Perfumes with a close profile include L'Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio and Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant.

Sex

5.0

Desigual · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Desigual Sex is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around rhubarb, red fruits and jasmine sambac. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. The vote count is small, so this impression is tentative. It opens with rhubarb, soy bean and red fruits, a fresh, green and fruity start. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, grapefruit blossom and Indian tuberose. In the base, musk, vanilla and precious woods sweeten it and give a powdery, lightly oriental warmth.