The Perfume Library

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

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.

Shalimar (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 1986

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky oriental with a floral heart and powdery texture, best suited to cool evenings. It opens with blossoms and bergamot for a citrus brightness, then rose, jasmine and iris form a floral core. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and balsamic notes sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous, powdery finish. Spicy, woody and animal touches deepen that sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. It reads feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Toledo and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Nishane · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and spring, especially in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and wears easily in leisure time too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tuberose, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity floral note. In the heart, jasmine, iris and gardenia carry the floral body with a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone, with vetiver keeping that sweetness in check.

Duchessa

8.5

Gritti · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check. It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2007)

7.9

Prada · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum is built on mandarin, galbanum and iris, a fresh, green and powdery scent. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, galbanum, pistachio leaf and Tunisian neroli, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, iris moves toward a woody, powdery feel alongside cedarwood and vetiver, and the base of Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settles it onto a warm, spicy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent, lightly sweet and powdery, and it sits closest to daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily, leisure and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most people read it as feminine. It opens with the fruity brightness of grapefruit and quince, and hyacinth and jasmine give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, cedarwood, iris, musk and amber settle it into a powdery, gently sweet finish, with a green edge running throughout. La Rive Glow and Paris Bleu Apology have a close profile.

Chance Eau Fraîche (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with green and aquatic touches, made for women and leaning towards warm days and daytime wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most common settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and nearly half of voters find it feminine. It opens with citrus fruits and cedar. In the heart, pink pepper, water hyacinth and jasmine add a floral freshness. As it dries down, amber, vetiver and musk come forward, with patchouli and teakwood firming up the woody base. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Crayon de Parfum and Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) 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.

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.

Insolence (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Insolence Eau de Parfum pairs a floral, fruity and sweet character with a powdery, woody backdrop, and it reads mostly feminine. Red berries lead the way. At the heart, violet, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Tonka bean, woods and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer least chosen. Evening, night out and leisure wear are nearly tied, while office use comes last. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Lubin epidOr and Anna Rivka Éveil have a close profile.

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.

Samsara (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral oriental in which violet, jasmine and sandalwood stand out, and most voters place it in fall and winter evenings. The top notes pair peach, lemon and bergamot with green notes, while ylang-ylang softens the sweetness. At the heart, violet, jasmine, narcissus and orris root form a powdery bouquet. The base carries tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla into a warm, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters choose fall and winter, and evening or a night out. It reads feminine and classic. Byzance by Rochas and L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain have a close profile.

Perles de Lalique

7.5

Lalique · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Lalique Perles de Lalique opens with iris and Bulgarian rose, then settles on patchouli and cashmere wood as a fresh, powdery floral chypre with a woody, earthy edge. Iris and Bulgarian rose lead at the top, while patchouli and Bourbon pepper in the heart add a spicy, earthy side. The base of cashmere wood and tonka bean dries down soft and powdery. The fresh floral character holds from start to finish, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, and evening works too. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Zara Classic 6.0 and Juliette Has A Gun Metal Chypré have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 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.

Chance (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chanel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral heart, and it suits daily wear. It opens with hyacinth, iris, pineapple and pink pepper, which give it a fresh, green and fruity feel. In the heart, jasmine and citrus fruits carry the floral side forward. The base of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and musk closes it on a woody, powdery note with a soft sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

L'Heure Bleue (2026)

6.5

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built on neroli, pear and iris over vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern. It opens with neroli, pear and ozonic notes that give it a bright, slightly aquatic freshness. In the heart, orris butter and iris add a soft, powdery feel, with jasmine rounding out the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens it, and ambroxan and musk leave a creamy finish. Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Safanad

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Safanad opens on pear, orange and petitgrain, then softens into iris, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute, making a floral, sweet scent aimed at women. The pear and citrus opening soon gives way to iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute at the heart. The floral side dominates while the fruitiness stays in the background. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, lightly spicy oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, evening and night-out wear lean slightly ahead, and it also sits easily in daily use. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Hermès 24, Faubourg share a close profile.

Decadence

7.4

Marc Jacobs · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marc Jacobs Decadence is a discontinued women's fragrance led by Italian plum, saffron and iris, with a floral, fruity and sweet character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most see it as clearly feminine. It opens with plum and saffron giving a fruity, lightly spiced sweetness, while iris adds a powdery softness. In the heart, orris root, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. The base of vetiver, papyrus and liquidambar settles into a woody, slightly oriental ground.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.