The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Forever and ever Dior

7.9

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Forever and ever Dior is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; everyday wear, leisure and the office come first, while night and evening sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, freesia and ivy in the top give it a green, fresh opening. In the heart, almond blossom, rose and geranium bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, vanilla and nutmeg sweeten it and settle it into a soft, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Floris Snow Rose and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2012)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, vanilla and amarena cherry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw equal votes, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it feminine. Amarena cherry and praliné carry the sweetness, while violet and orris root add a powdery, floral softness. Aniseed brings a spicy edge and ivy stays in the background. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk wrap everything in a woody, oriental warmth.

Bruno Banani Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Bruno Banani · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around water lily, freesia and peach. It opens cool with ivy, water lily and orange, then the heart brings freesia, lily of the valley and peach for a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, white musk and vanilla soften it, and it dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Versace Red Jeans and Manguun Manguun for Women have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Gardenia

7.4

Elizabeth Taylor · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia is a discontinued women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays with you through the day without being heavy. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see a classic streak in it. The character is fresh, floral and green, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. It opens with lily of the valley and ivy, and the heart is gardenia, white peony and white orchid. Carnation and musk in the base leave it warm and soft.

A Capella

7.7

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos A Capella is a clean, fresh scent for women that sets citrus and green-leaf brightness on a lightly powdery floral base. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, cooled by dew drop. In the heart, ivy and violet leaf bring a green note while rosebud keeps the floral side soft and slightly sweet. White woods leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air and Creed Fleurissimo have a close profile.

L'Infante

7.0

Divine · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Divine L'Infante is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery shades, made for daytime wear and leaning feminine. It opens with orange blossom, blackcurrant leaf and ivy, which give it a green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Chinese jasmine and peony form a floral core. As it dries, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, while musk and ambergris leave a soft, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Camille

7.3

Goutal · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau de Camille is a fresh, green feminine scent where honeysuckle and lilac meet cut grass, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes are honeysuckle, privet, lilac, grass and ivy, and they read as one whole rather than in stages. The green and floral sides lead, with a light citrus freshness behind them. A little sweetness and a soft powdery touch come through, while spice stays in the background. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Chèvrefeuille.

7753

7.4

Histoires de Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 7753 is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure and everyday wear best. Italian bergamot, Indian prickly ash, ivy and galbanum open it with a citrusy, green brightness. In the heart, tuberose, heliotrope and prickly pear add a soft, slightly fruity floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss form a woody base, with creamy and sweet shades sitting quietly behind. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most call it feminine, but some read it as classic or modern. Perfumes with a close profile include Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Ruth Mastenbrœk Amorosa.

Green Tea Fig

6.8

Elizabeth Arden · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Fig is a fresh, green women's fragrance led by fig leaf and bright citrus. It opens with fig leaf, Italian bergamot, clementine and citron, which give a crisp, leafy citrus feel. In the heart, green tea, violet leaf and Kadota fig add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and dries down on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, with a modern feel. Puma Green Man and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Bamboo have a close profile.

Decadence Eau So Decadent

7.5

Marc Jacobs · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau So Decadent pairs blackcurrant, nashi pear and jasmine in a fresh, floral and sweet scent for women. It opens with blackcurrant, ivy and nashi pear, fruity, green and bright. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, pink lily-of-the-valley and magnolia. White amber, lipgloss and cashmere wood dry it down into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Blumarine Dange-Rose and Versace Versace pour Femme have a close profile.

Amor Amor Tentation

6.9

Cacharel · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Amor Amor Tentation is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. It reads feminine, and sits further back for office or daily use. It opens with mandarin orange and ivy, giving a light fruity freshness. Tiaré and jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent, while spicy notes and cedarwood add a woody, powdery, oriental warmth. Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes and Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red have a close profile.

So Pure Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

s.Oliver · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver So Pure Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent built around calamondin, apple and jasmine. It opens with calamondin, apple and ivy, which give a light, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, cashmere wood, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral touch. In the base, ambroxan, musk and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern, and voters rate its value for money well.

Vert Pivoine

6.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine is a fresh, green and floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear. It opens with peony, ivy and rose water, green and airy. In the heart, rose, gardenia, mimosa and pink pepper build a floral core, while red fruits add a light sweetness. The base of cedar, sandalwood, musk and vanilla leaves it woody, powdery and soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps quiet company through the day. Most voters choose it for daily and leisure wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Its character reads mostly feminine. The Different Company Kâshân Rose and Creed Fleurs de Gardenia have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009

8.2

Lolita Lempicka · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009 is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that opens with myrrh, aniseed and ivy, moves through violet, jasmine and iris, and settles on vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily wear. It reads mostly feminine. The opening is spicy, built on myrrh, aniseed and ivy. The heart turns floral and powdery with violet, jasmine and iris, softened by balsam. The base of vanilla and tonka bean leaves a gourmand, sweet warmth. Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2005 - Star Dust and Eau de Minuit 2004 have a close profile.

Aphélie

7.2

Trudon · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Aphélie is a green, floral women's fragrance that opens on rose and ivy and settles into moss, sandalwood and tonka bean. Rose and ivy lead the top, giving a fresh, green start. In the heart, blackcurrant bud and moss carry that green character forward. The base of sandalwood and tonka bean turns it woody, spicy and creamy. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most in spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Chloé Cedrus and Andrée Putman Figue en Fleur have a close profile.

Dolceacqua (2020)

6.9

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Masque Dolceacqua is a fresh floral built around mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, with a sweet, powdery side; it suits women, mostly in spring and summer. It opens fresh and green with sea breeze, ivy, marjoram and lily of the valley. The heart turns softly floral with mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, and the ylang-ylang makes it creamy. The base of musk, oakmoss and Virginia cedar gives it a chypre backbone, while benzoin and saffron blossom add a light, sweet, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the favoured settings. Most voters find it feminine.

Somerset Meadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with dew drop, bergamot, blackberry bud and ivy, so citrus and green tones lead. In the heart, water lily, peony and plum blossom add a light floral, fruity touch. Willow, musk and tree moss soften the green character at the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, office and leisure. It mostly reads feminine. The Body Shop British Rose and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer have a close profile.

Vertine

7.4

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Vertine is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, peppermint, basil and galbanum, a cool, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, plum, ivy and water lily add a juicy, fruity floral note. The base of cedarwood, musk and tonka bean softens it and settles it into a woody dry-down. Lostmarc'h L'Eau du Dimanche and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Lily Beach

7.4

Jacques Zolty · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jacques Zolty Lily Beach is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets a heart of lily against cardamom, carnation and ivy. It opens with cardamom, carnation and ivy, which give it a spicy, green first impression. Lily takes over the floral heart, while the aquatic accord keeps the whole thing light and airy. Musk and Lebanon cedar soften it at the base and settle it onto a gently woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern streak.

Perle de Mousse

7.2

Ann Gérard · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ann Gérard Perle de Mousse is a feminine chypre that builds its fresh, green opening of bergamot, green mandarin and galbanum around rose and jasmine. Most voters place it in spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least likely season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, ivy and aldehydes, bright and a little sharp. The heart gathers Bulgarian rose, jasmine, gardenia and hawthorn into a floral frame, with clove adding a thin line of spice. The base of ambergris, musk, vanilla and mastic absolute settles it into something resinous and soft. Trussardi Action Donna and Lubin L de Lubin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Rebelle Respawn

6.8

What We Do Is Secret · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

What We Do Is Secret Rose Rebelle Respawn is a fresh, green floral that sets rose against mint and ivy and settles into a sweet, cocoa-tinged warmth; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens cool, with ivy and mint. The heart is carnation and rose, spicy and powdery, and the base of frankincense, musk and cocoa sweetens and softens it. The fresh, slightly synthetic character runs through to the end. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most call it feminine. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia and Divine L'Infante have a close profile.

Grass (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

GAP · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

GAP Grass Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance built on green notes, ivy and musk, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: green notes and ivy give it a grassy, leafy feel, and musk softens it. Among the accords, fresh, citrus and aquatic lead, with floral and lightly sweet touches in the background and a synthetic, clean-air quality. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is seen as suiting daily wear, leisure, work and sport. It reads mostly feminine. Marc Jacobs Gardenia and Zara Lisboa have a close profile.