The Perfume Library

L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge)

8.3

Givenchy · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge is a floral, spicy women's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Summer is the season it suits least. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Sicilian blood orange, pimento leaf and ginger, bright and spicy. In the heart, tuberose, Indian jasmine sambac and Tunisian orange blossom build a dense floral core. New Caledonian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli leave a woody, sweet, powdery base, with fruity and creamy touches running through it. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

For Her Musc Noir Rose

8.2

Narciso Rodriguez · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose opens with Italian bergamot and pink pepper before moving into musk, tuberose and plum, making a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent. The top notes, bergamot and pink pepper, bring a light spice and some freshness. In the heart, musk, tuberose and plum take over, and the floral and fruity sides become clear. The base of suede, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, then spring, and it is picked more for evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Most voters find its character feminine. Lattafa Petra and Câline Rouge Intense have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Givenchy · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy texture, best suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer less favoured. It is most often matched with nights out and evenings, while leisure and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and ginger. The heart is orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose, with fruity and sweet tones softening that floral weight. In the base, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody ground. Givenchy Désinvolte and Memo Paris Marfa have a close profile.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Black Opium Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that opens on mandarin and pear and settles into jasmine, orange blossom and a sweet vanilla base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and much less for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. The top carries green mandarin, pear and cinnamon, where fruity brightness is softened quickly by spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom lay down a floral veil. The base builds a sweet, powdery, creamy bed from several kinds of vanilla, patchouli and coffee. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Valentino Donna (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Valentino · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Donna is a floral, leathery women's fragrance that sets Calabrian bergamot against Italian iris pallida, Bulgarian damask rose and soft leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, while iris and damask rose lead the heart. The powdery floral core is sweetened by fruity and spicy touches. In the base, Italian leather, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli take over, and the scent settles into something warmer and more leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, night out and daytime. Just over half call it feminine, so it reads as a women's scent. Talbot Runhof Purple Leather and Richouli Queendom have a close profile.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Farah / Harâm (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Brecourt · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Farah / Harâm Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent, its fruity and gourmand side wrapped in a woody, oriental base. Bergamot, styrax and Ceylonese cinnamon open it, then honey, date, cedar and leather come together in the heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum dry it down, while musk and Siam benzoin soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and pick evening and night out as the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine.

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine

7.5

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jimmy Choo (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Jimmy Choo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum is a women's scent that pairs the freshness of pear and Italian orange with a tiger orchid heart, settling on a sweet, woody base of toffee and patchouli. It opens fruity and bright with pear and Italian orange, then tiger orchid adds a soft floral touch. As it dries, toffee and Indonesian patchouli take over: the scent turns sweeter, gourmand and powdery, with a light spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out while also drawing votes for daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Jimmy Choo Stars and Giorgio Armani Idole d'Armani Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, floral perfume with sweet, powdery and lightly chypre touches, made for women, leaning towards spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern and others classic. They lean towards spring and autumn, choose it more for evenings and nights out, and it also suits daytime wear. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, and jasmine sambac absolute sits at the heart. Musk and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base. Fruity sweetness and an oriental warmth soften the florals underneath. Perfumes with a close profile include Beyoncé Cé Lumière and Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline L'Eau de Parfum.

féminin Pluriel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and work. Voters mostly find its character feminine. The scent reads as one floral, powdery whole. Egyptian jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and Grasse rose lead, with Florentine iris adding the powder and orange blossom a creamy sweetness. Indonesian patchouli and vetiver stay in the background and ground the flowers lightly, while fruity and fresh accords keep it from feeling heavy.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

Suave Petals

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Merchant Of Venice Suave Petals is a feminine fragrance that opens with a fruity freshness and settles into a powdery, creamy floral bouquet. Suave Petals lasts well and projects well. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and more than half of voters call its character feminine. The top notes of apple, bergamot and pineapple give it a bright fruit freshness. In the heart, white rose, tuberose and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and vanilla finishes it with a creamy, sweet warmth.

Rose Anonyme (Cologne Absolue)

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a floral-oriental scent that sets rose on a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it is classed as a women's perfume and seems most at home in the cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Turkish rose, Calabrian bergamot and Chinese ginger, the ginger adding a light spice over the rose. At the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Malayan oud and Somalian frankincense bring a woody, resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli, Siam benzoin and Indian papyrus leave an earthy, sweet finish.

Sì (2023) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2023) Eau de Parfum Intense is a floral, fruity scent that ties blackcurrant nectar and Damask rose absolute to the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and office wear too. It reads mainly feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with blackcurrant nectar and Indian black tea, the fruit's sweetness checked by the tea's slightly dry edge. In the heart, davana and Damask rose absolute add a full floral body. The base settles into creamy, powdery vanilla, with Indonesian patchouli adding a spicy depth. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Dolce & Gabbana (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabbana is a feminine scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, fresh and floral with a powdery sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter; evening and night-out wear lead, while daily and office use sit further back. In character votes, feminine comes first and classic second. It opens with Spanish rosemary, mandarin orange and aldehydes for a bright, fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, lily of the valley and tagetes adds a soft floral body. The base of Indonesian patchouli, cypress and Java vetiver gives it a woody footing, with fruity, spicy and synthetic touches running through the accords.

L'Inspiratrice

7.7

Divine · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Divine L'Inspiratrice is a floral, sweet women's perfume built on a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, Calabrian bergamot and Comorian ylang-ylang, then moves into a heart of peony and Anatolian rose. The base of Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and white musk sweetens as it dries, settling into a warm, earthy and slightly spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Absolu Intense.

L'Eau d'Ambre

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1978

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau d'Ambre, a discontinued women's fragrance, pairs a floral, spicy sweetness with a resinous, powdery warmth. It opens with coriander, cardamom and black pepper, which give it a dry, spicy edge. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, labdanum and geranium build an earthy, resinous base. Musk, tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin follow in the base, adding a gourmand sweetness that softens everything. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

Soir d'Orient

7.4

Sisley · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sisley Soir d'Orient is a floral, spicy and woody women's fragrance, with resinous and smoky depth that suits evenings and colder months. It opens with saffron, Persian galbanum and Italian lemon, the lemon brightening the saffron's warmth. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Madagascar pepper and Egyptian geranium add a floral, spicy line. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Somalian frankincense and sandalwood grounds it in earthy, smoky tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading. It reads feminine, though some find it masculine. Rose Anonyme and Rêve Ottoman have a close profile.

Peonia Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets peony, Turkish rose and freesia against a lively opening of black pepper and raspberry. Black pepper and raspberry give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Turkish rose, freesia and peony come forward, reading fresh and lightly sweet. Amber, Indonesian patchouli and musk soften the base with a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More than half of voters find it feminine. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Pivoine Suzhou and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.

Lumière Noire Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Femme Eau de Parfum pairs Bulgarian rose, narcissus and Indonesian patchouli with spices, giving a floral, sweet and woody scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages. Bulgarian rose and narcissus form a floral backbone, and the spices add warmth. Patchouli pulls it toward the earthy, woody side, and the overall impression is sweet, powdery and oriental. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme and Montale Rose Night have a close profile.

Le Parfum Royal

7.5

Elie Saab · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal is a floral-oriental fragrance led by rose and neroli, softened by vanilla and sandalwood, with a distinctly feminine character. Mandarin orange opens it fresh and fruity. The heart is a floral blend of Turkish rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Lebanese neroli. The base of patchouli, vanilla, Indian sandalwood and amber adds a sweet, woody, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place after them. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine.