The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

Seductive Noir (Eau de Toilette)

Guess · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Noir Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and sage, then settles into a floral, sweet women's scent warmed by vanilla and blond suede. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top holds sage, bergamot and peony; the heart turns powdery and creamy with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and iris pallida. In the base, vanilla and blond suede add a sweet, leathery warmth, with Haitian vetiver leaving a dry trace. Emeshel Gold and Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Iris

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris is a floral, sweet perfume with a feminine character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Rose and Iris pallida form a floral core, with bergamot lifting it slightly. Bourbon vanilla and white musk carry it into a creamy, powdery softness, while gourmand and spicy accords balance the sweetness and a smoky trace sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and classic. Shalimar L'Essence and Gourmand Coquin have a close profile.

Loukhoum Eau Poudrée

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Eau Poudrée is a powdery, sweet floral with a soft, gourmand feel, made for women. Jasmine, Grasse rose and narcissus form the floral frame, while Iris pallida and violet leaf add a powdery softness. Bourbon vanilla, dragée, musk and white amber push the sweetness forward, and the whole carries a gourmand, lightly spicy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening or on a night out. Its character reads mostly feminine. Its profile is close to L'Occitane en Provence Eau des Vanilliers and La Perla Love Frills - Languid Vanilla.

L'Initial

8.2

Guerlain · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain L'Initial opens with jasmine, bergamot and orange, then settles into the sweet warmth of vanilla and tonka bean, a floral-citrus scent made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next. Leisure, evening and night out draw similar support. Voters mostly call its character feminine, then classic. The top is bright with citrus and jasmine. In the heart, Iris pallida and Turkish rose absolute give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, tonka bean, caramel and white musk, while patchouli adds a little depth. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.8

Lancôme · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

In Lancôme La Vie est Belle Intense, the fruity freshness of orange, bergamot and pear meets a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac, and it suits women's autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with pear adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and hazelnut turn floral and creamy. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin leaves a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette

7.4

Lancôme · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette is a floral, powdery women's fragrance that moves from a fresh start into gourmand sweetness. Almond and magnolia come first; the heart holds white blossoms absolute, patchouli absolute and iris pallida. The base of tonka bean, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetens and softens the whole. Fruity and spicy touches stay behind the gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also suiting evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. One Avenue Peony and Escada Celebrate N.O.W. have a close profile.

Acqua Nobile Iris

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Iris is a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, work and leisure, with evenings further behind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon give the opening a citrus brightness. The heart of orange blossom, violet leaf, neroli and Iris pallida makes a green, powdery floral. Musk and vanilla soften the base and add a little sweetness. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana Indigo by Kenzo

7.1

Kenzo · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo Flower Ikebana Indigo by Kenzo is a fresh, powdery floral built around ink, jasmine and Iris pallida. It opens with ink, and the heart brings jasmine and Iris pallida, giving the scent a floral, powdery body. The base of cedar and vanilla adds a dry woodiness and a creamy sweetness. A fresh, slightly synthetic feel runs through the whole composition. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Shiseido Zen Essence and Calvin Klein Beauty (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Florale

7.9

Lancôme · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Florale is a fresh floral for women, softened by fruity, sweet and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is mostly linked to leisure time and nights out, and voters call it feminine and modern. It opens fresh with freesia, currant bud, pink pepper and bergamot. In the heart, mimosa, violet, orange blossom, magnolia and rose lead, with osmanthus absolute and jasmine alongside. Musk, iris pallida, patchouli and amberwood settle it onto a creamy, powdery base.

Burlesque

7.6

Maria Candida Gentile · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque is a floral, spicy women's fragrance with a resinous warmth, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Blood orange opens brightly, then rose and Iris pallida give the heart a powdery, floral body. Patchouli and frankincense add an earthy, smoky, resinous depth underneath. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and faintly animalic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out as the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with a classic leaning. Guerlain Encens Mythique and Dior Oud Ispahan have a close profile.

Giulietta (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Tocca · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Giulietta Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built around Bulgarian rose, green apple and pink tulip, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. Most voters place it in spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions mentioned most. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. The top opens with ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose, green apple and pink tulip; the heart of lilac, heliotrope, vanilla orchid, lily of the valley and Iris pallida makes a floral garden feel. Sandalwood, amber, musk and cedarwood in the base settle that freshness onto a sweet, powdery, soft ground. Amouage Reflection Woman and Laura Biagiotti Laura have a close profile.

Sì Passione Red Bloom

6.5

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Red Bloom is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing leisure wear. Bergamot, blackcurrant bud absolute and raspberry give it a bright, fruity opening. At the heart, Iris pallida, rose absolute and rose build a floral line, softened by powdery and creamy accords. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while amberwood and cashmeran give it a warm, soft footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Lancôme Idôle Aura and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Mythique

7.6

Parfums DelRae

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfums DelRae Mythique opens with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ivy, then moves into jasmine sambac conrete, peony and Iris pallida: a floral-green scent for women, now discontinued. Bright citrus and the cool green of ivy come first. In the heart, jasmine sambac conrete and peony add a soft floral note, while Iris pallida brings a powdery air. The base of Indonesian patchouli, ambrette and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy and faintly smoky ground, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daytime wear and the office are the most common settings, and evening is not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumer H Velvet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha have a close profile.

Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc

6.6

L'Occitane en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with citrus notes and blackcurrant. In the heart, peach, fig milk, white iris and ylang-ylang come together, giving it a fruity, green and slightly creamy character. The base of cedar, white musk and Iris pallida settles the sweetness onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Eleganza Rossa

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bugatti Fashion Eleganza Rossa is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery, creamy feel and a modern, feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring, with winter and autumn close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear while also getting votes for work and evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern. It opens with white peach, raspberry and cherry liqueur, which give a fruity sweetness. The heart of lily of the valley, jasmine sambac and iris pallida builds a floral, powdery surface, and amber, patchouli and vanilla carry a creamy warmth in the base.

Luce di Segantini

7.8

Segantini Parfum · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Segantini Parfum Luce di Segantini is a floral, green women's fragrance built around gum rockrose, Swiss stone pine and yarrow. It lasts strongly on skin, while its sillage stays moderate, so it is felt up close rather than across a room. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Floral and green accords lead the scent as a whole. Jasminum grandiflorum, Iris pallida and sweet violet shape the floral side, and spicy, woody and resinous accords add depth without weighing it down. Animal and earthy touches stay in the background.

Neirane

7.8

Acqua delle Langhe

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Acqua delle Langhe Neirane is a floral women's fragrance that opens on bergamot and Iris pallida, spiced with cumin and coriander, with citrus, sweet and powdery creamy facets. Bergamot and Iris pallida come first. In the heart, cumin and coriander add spice while ylang-ylang, geranium and chamomile soften the floral side. The base gathers musk, cedarwood and leather, and the scent dries down woody, powdery and faintly gourmand. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed mostly at close range. Few votes back this, so the picture is tentative. Its profile is close to Naomi Jon Taboo and Nobile 1942 Perdizione.