The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Dolce & Gabbana (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

Dolce & Gabbana · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabbana is a feminine scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, fresh and floral with a powdery sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter; evening and night-out wear lead, while daily and office use sit further back. In character votes, feminine comes first and classic second. It opens with Spanish rosemary, mandarin orange and aldehydes for a bright, fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, lily of the valley and tagetes adds a soft floral body. The base of Indonesian patchouli, cypress and Java vetiver gives it a woody footing, with fruity, spicy and synthetic touches running through the accords.

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic

6.2

Oilily · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic is a fresh, green and fruity floral for women, with citrus brightness that suits spring and summer and relaxed, easygoing days. Most voters pick spring and summer; autumn comes lower and winter least. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also wearing it to work. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day without getting heavy. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime. In the heart, jasmine, peach, raspberry, melon and lily of the valley blend into a sweet, creamy fruit-and-flower mix. Serbian oakmoss, sandalwood and Java vetiver set a woody, green base underneath. Oilily Oilily and Oilily O d'Oilily have a close profile.

Oilily

6.8

Oilily · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Oilily pairs Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime with jasmine and lily of the valley, making a fresh, floral women's fragrance. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Citrus comes first, with mandarin and lime giving a lively opening. The heart is a green, slightly sweet floral bouquet of fruits, cyclamen, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, Java vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Femininde

7.5

Sahlini Parfums · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sahlini Parfums Femininde is a floral, spicy and woody women's perfume, led by Ceylonese cinnamon, sandalwood and fir balsam. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated these. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. Leisure and evening wear come first, and it also suits nights out. Cinnamon, clove, black pepper, cardamom and cumin build a warm, spicy frame. Rose absolute adds a soft floral note, while Brazilian orange lightens it slightly. Sandalwood, Java vetiver and fir balsam give a woody, resinous and smoky base, and the overall feel is sweet and oriental.

Mata Hari

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

DSH Perfumes Mata Hari is a floral, green-edged perfume for women, set on a sweet, spicy and resinous base. It opens with a fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and orange, sharpened by green galbanum. The heart is a rich floral built from ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and tobacco pull it towards a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a warm, dense trail without filling the room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is a women's fragrance that suits those who like oriental and floral styles.

Rose Opéra

7.3

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Scent on Canvas Rose Opéra is a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance for women that sets rose against spice and resin. The top is led by Turkish rose, jasmine, Calabrian bergamot and raspberry, with sage and tagetes adding a green edge to the floral, fruity start. In the heart, pink pepper, saffron and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, Java vetiver, Virginia cedar and frankincense settles it into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. The spice and resin carry the rose beyond a simply sweet floral. Nejma One and Eau d'Italie Paestum Rose have a close profile.

Agua de Sevilla (1992)

7.6

Agua de Sevilla · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agua de Sevilla Agua de Sevilla is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine with bright citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit forming a sparkling citrus layer, while tuberose absolute and orange blossom quickly add a soft floral note beneath. In the heart, ylang-ylang, honeysuckle and lily of the valley widen the bouquet, and blackcurrant bud and papaya bring a green, fruity edge. The base of mimosa, musk, sandalwood and vetiver settles it onto a powdery, lightly woody footing. Sweet, spicy and chypre touches stay close to the floral core. Parfums MDCI Vêpres Siciliennes and Lancôme Ô de Lancôme Intense have a close profile.

Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

6.6

Beyoncé · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beyoncé Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on mangosteen and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes are mangosteen, pink pepper and açaí, a citrusy, fruity brightness sharpened by spice. In the heart, violet, orchid and Indian jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and Java vetiver sweetens it and carries it towards an oriental warmth. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that judgment is tentative. It is defined as a women's fragrance. Those looking for a close profile may also look at Montale Tropical Wood and Comme des Garçons Play Red.