The Perfume Library

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.

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.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

Light Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with an aquatic edge, a feminine scent for warm days and easy daily wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. It opens with Sicilian citron, apple and bluebell, then bamboo, jasmine and rose turn that freshness green and floral. Cedarwood, amber and musk in the base settle it into a soft, lightly woody finish.

For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum is a clean, soft women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. It runs fresh and floral: jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom sit over musk and cashmeran as one smooth whole. Sweetness, a powdery, creamy texture and a synthetic accord give it a tidy, polished finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

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.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kayali · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and Madagascar vanilla orchid open it; the heart holds vanilla absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and vanilla. In the base, brown sugar, amberwood and patchouli deepen the sweetness while musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is a distant choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear.

Sunshine Woman

8.1

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Sunshine Woman is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a gourmand lean, set on a smoky woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant liqueur, almond and davana, a fruity, sweet start. The heart of vanilla, osmanthus absolute, jasmine and magnolia turns creamy and floral. In the base, papyrus, patchouli, cade juniper and Virginia tobacco add a spicy, smoky woodiness, while the powdery, oriental side stays present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, though evening and night out follow close. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Avapari Virginia Tobacco and Balenciaga Cristobal.

Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) is a floral, powdery scent with a soft, creamy feel, made for women. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the top, with musk in the heart. White cedar, black cedar and vetiver form a woody base. The floral and sweet character is softened by powdery, creamy tones, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, while summer is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and gets votes for evening and night out too. It reads feminine. Dita von Teese Vaniteese and Kayali Musk Santal | 34 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.

Le Bain (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Joop! · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Joop! Le Bain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly spicy gourmand side, made for women. It opens bright with orange blossom, lemon and bergamot lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side while cedar and sandalwood add a woody base. The dry-down sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and amber into an oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk finish it with a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

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.

The One (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around Madonna lily, jasmine and vanilla, reading floral, sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. It reads feminine, sitting between modern and classic. Bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and lychee give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, Madonna lily, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral bouquet. The base of vanilla, amber and musk settles creamy, gourmand and oriental, with vetiver and plum alongside that sweetness.

Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet fruit blend set on a floral, powdery base, a young and feminine scent. It opens with strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and cherry together, while gourmand and creamy accords soften the crowd of fruit. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a floral, powdery note, and amber and musk close it warm and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is thought of mainly for daily wear and leisure, though it also fits the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Victoria's Secret Passionate Kisses have a close profile.

Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Chanel · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral-oriental, written for women. Bergamot, orange and grapefruit set a sparkling citrus opening. At the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium build a floral core, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, while frankincense and white musk leave a warm, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Half of voters read it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Cašmir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chopard · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Cašmir Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings: a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evening dinners and nights out, with a feminine, classic character. It opens with peach, coconut and mango for a fruity sweetness, brightened a little by bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody, warm sweetness. Rochas Man Intense and Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre built on bergamot, jasmine and rose, running into peach and oakmoss, and it leans towards evenings and fall. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and also gets votes for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most call it feminine or classic, though a fair share find it masculine. Guerlain Nahema and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche have a close profile. The top holds bergamot, citrus fruits, jasmine and rose; the heart adds lilac, ylang-ylang and a fruity softness of peach. The base turns to oakmoss, vetiver, cinnamon and spices. Floral, green, spicy and powdery accords settle into an earthy, woody finish.

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.

Green Tea (Eau Parfumée)

7.4

Elizabeth Arden · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent that pairs bergamot and lemon with green tea. Bergamot and lemon open bright and crisp. The heart brings jasmine, green tea and celery seed, so the floral side turns green and lightly spicy. Amber, oakmoss and musk close it quietly and cleanly. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It reads feminine. Calvin Klein CK One and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Intense have a close profile.

La Belle Le Parfum

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear, with jasmine and vanilla at the heart. In the base, tonka bean and musk settle that sweetness onto a creamy, powdery floor. The floral and fruity sides stay present, and a spicy touch strengthens the oriental feel. Jeroboam Insulo and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy 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.