The Perfume Library

My Way (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum is a floral scent for women that pairs the freshness of bergamot and orange blossom with the softness of tuberose and vanilla. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian orange blossom, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and Indian tuberose deepen the floral side. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and Virginia cedar settles it on a sweet, creamy footing, with a fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter chosen least. Leisure and daily wear lead, though office and evening also get votes. Most voters call it feminine, and some modern. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Erba Pura and Valentino Voce Viva Intensa.

Idôle Aura

7.3

Lancôme · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle Aura is a fresh, floral perfume for women, with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet rose character. It opens with fleur de sel and bergamot, which give it a bright start. Rose dominates the heart: French Rosa centifolia, Turkish damask rose, rose water and rose absolute sit together, joined by Jasminum auriculatum. Musk, heliotrope and Bourbon vanilla settle underneath and soften it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters call its character feminine, with a good share finding it modern. Spirit Spirit of Cherry Blossom and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy

7.0

Valentino · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with golden kiwi and Brazilian orange, juicy and bright. Rose and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral heart, while ambrette seed absolute and white musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas and Paris Hilton Rosé Rush have a close profile.

Fleur des Fleurs / Une Nuit à Bali

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Une Nuit Nomade Fleur des Fleurs / Une Nuit à Bali is a floral scent for women that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also in the mix. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with saffron, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on wisteria, ylang-ylang and tuberose. In the base, oud, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, woody, creamy finish.

Adam Levine for Women

7.0

Adam Levine · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Adam Levine for Women is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around saffron, rose and vanilla, leaning towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too. It suits leisure and evening wear best, with room for daily and office use. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some see it as masculine. M. Micallef Glamour and Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli have a close profile. The top notes are saffron, citrus fruits, tagetes and spices. At the heart, rose, Jasminum auriculatum and Australian sandalwood form a floral body, and in the base vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, adding a powdery, creamy softness.

Pontevecchio W (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio W Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens into a powdery, creamy floral, written for women. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and coriander, a green, citrus freshness with a spicy edge. The heart of iris, Bulgarian rose and Jasminum auriculatum builds the floral core, and a base of white musk, amberwood and Indian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Loewe 001 (Eau de Cologne) and Flora Danica Flower Muse have a close profile.

1804

7.1

Histoires de Parfums · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Histoires de Parfums 1804 is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of peach, tiaré and pineapple against the warmth of vanilla and benzoin. It opens fresh and fruity with Corsican peach, tiaré and Hawaiian pineapple. In the heart, Moroccan rose, lily of the valley and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side while clove and nutmeg add spice. The base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and white musk dries down sweet, woody and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It is chosen most often for leisure and evenings. Votes lean clearly feminine, though some call it masculine.

Her Choice

7.7

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Her Choice is a powdery floral for women that opens with a fresh bergamot and orange blossom, then softens into tuberose and white musk. Most voters pick spring, with summer and autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom for freshness. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and tuberose build a floral body. The base of white musk, cedar and vanilla settles it onto a creamy, sweet footing, with a fruity touch in the background. One Avenue Magnolia and Lattafa Emaan have a close profile.

Matsuri / 祭

7.4

Annayake · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Matsuri / 祭 is a feminine perfume suited to autumn and winter evenings, a floral and fruity scent softened by sweet spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure and daytime. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top opens with ylang-ylang, mandarin orange and pear nectar, giving a fruity, sweet floral first impression. In the heart, clove, peony, American plum and lilac add spice to the floral body. The base of heliotrope, Jasminum auriculatum, Provençal peach and precious woods settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Anonimo Veneziano (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Anonimo Veneziano Eau de Parfum is a citrus-opening, floral and sweet scent with a powdery, resinous and woody feel, made for women and best suited to fall evenings. The top notes of orange, bergamot and red mandarin orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang, damask rose and water lily build a floral core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla carries it into a warm, sweet, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Hermès 24, Faubourg (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dior Addict Eau Délice

6.9

Dior · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Addict Eau Délice is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Cranberry, bergamot and orange open it fresh and slightly tart. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and cherry add a soft floral-fruity note. White musk, vanilla and bitter almond leave a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and La Rive Her Choice have a close profile.

Legend pour Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Legend pour Femme is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a soft, sweet, lightly gourmand finish. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It opens with pear, neroli and bitter orange for a fresh start. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasminum auriculatum and orange blossom. Woody notes, musk and vanilla close it on a powdery, sweet base. Its profile is close to S.T. Dupont So Dupont pour Femme and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything.

Oriental Essence - Oasis de Fleurs

7.5

Rituals · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Oriental Essence - Oasis de Fleurs is a women's scent that pairs a fresh opening of Brazilian mint, mandarin orange and bergamot with a floral heart of rose, heliotrope and Indonesian orchid. It opens fresh and citrusy with Brazilian mint, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart turns floral with Jasminum auriculatum, Indonesian orchid, heliotrope and rose, and it settles on hibiscus seed, sandalwood and moss, which add a green, creamy, aquatic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern.

Lillà Lillà

7.4

L'Erbolario · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Erbolario Lillà Lillà is a floral, fruity scent that leans sweet and powdery, and reads as a perfume for women. It projects at a moderate level and lasts well. Most voters pick autumn and spring for it, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Most voters also call its character feminine. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, orange, neroli and peach, with cardamom adding a light spice. In the heart, lilac absolute and violet carry the floral side while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base of vanilla, white musk and amber settles into a warm, powdery finish.

Musky Garden

6.9

Mancera · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Musky Garden is a feminine perfume that pairs white peach, citrus fruits and Bulgarian rose with white musk and amber, leaning fresh and fruity. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. Leisure, nights out and daily wear lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with white peach, citrus fruits and cranberry, which give a fresh, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, orris absolute, Bulgarian rose and patchouli add a floral, powdery side. In the base, raspberry and blackberry sweeten it, while white musk and amber settle it into a soft, creamy finish. L'Artisan Parfumeur Champ de Baies and Mancera Aqua Wood have a close profile.

Vice Versa

7.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Vice Versa is a women's fragrance in which floral notes like tuberose, peony and Florentine iris meet the green, fruity freshness of tomato and raspberry; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: tuberose, peony and iris, softened by green tomato and fruity raspberry. Chinese mandarin orange brightens it, while vanilla, amber and musk add a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and evenings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Le Galion Tubéreuse and Penhaligon's Peoneve have a close profile.

Fleur de Nuit

7.7

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Fleur de Nuit is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and chili open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tuberose, Turkish rose and carnation form the floral body. The base of vanilla, honey, oud and patchouli adds a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. Kilian Cruel Intentions Tempt Me and Yves Saint Laurent Opium have a close profile.

Valentina Myrrh Assoluto

7.9

Valentino · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Valentina Myrrh Assoluto is a women's perfume that lays a resinous, powdery, leathery weight over a sweet floral core; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine, though the spicy, oriental tones take it beyond a soft floral. Ylang-ylang and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side, while vanilla and musk settle it into a creamy, sweet base. Myrrh adds a resinous depth, and leather leaves a faint leathery trace behind it. With no top-to-base split in its notes, it reads as one warm, powdery, dense whole from start to finish. Carolina Herrera CH Privée and Xerjoff Opera have a close profile.

Tubereuse Indiana

7.5

Creed · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Creed Tubereuse Indiana is a feminine tuberose perfume that leans towards autumn and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Most voters wear it in autumn, spring and winter, while summer clearly trails. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and it is mostly voted feminine and classic. It suits evenings and nights out best, and is picked less often for the office. It opens floral and green, with green notes lightly on top. The heart holds tuberose, Jasminum auriculatum and Turkish rose. In the base, beeswax absolute, benzoin and styrax leave it sweet, creamy and resinous, with fruity, spicy and animal touches in the background. Tauerville Tuberose Flash and Viktoria Minya Hedonist Rose Absolute have a close profile.

Tomorrow

7.3

Avon · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Tomorrow is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with peach, raspberry and pepper and softens into neroli and sandalwood. The opening pairs peach and raspberry for a sweet, fruity start, while pepper and patchouli add a mildly spicy edge. At the heart, neroli and African violet bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk leaves a powdery, woody and oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine. Halston Halston Woman and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Far Away Gold

6.6

Avon · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Far Away Gold is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang, Jasminum auriculatum and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with ylang-ylang as a floral start, and Jasminum auriculatum comes forward in the heart. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, settling the scent into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Gourmand and oriental accords are joined by spicy and resinous tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Dior Dior Addict (2014) have a close profile.

Jasmin (2015)

6.9

Fragonard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Jasmin (2015) is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot and orange leaf, then turns to Grasse jasmine, Egyptian jasmine and Jasminum auriculatum at the heart. Apricot adds a fruity sweetness to the floral core, and amber softens the base. Citrus and green touches keep it lively rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, somewhere between modern and classic. Creed Spring Flower (1996) and L'Occitane en Provence Jasmin & Bergamote have a close profile.

Icon pour Femme

7.3

Dsquared² · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² Icon pour Femme is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens on blackcurrant, mandarin orange and pink pepper before settling into vanilla and sandalwood. The top is blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pink pepper and lemon, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, praliné and salty notes give the floral core a gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk rests the scent on a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these are only a rough guide. It is classed as feminine, suiting those who want something fresh, sweet and lightly gourmand. The Dua Brand Idol Femme and Caia Le Soir have a close profile.