The Perfume Library

Cashmere Kumquat (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Korres Cashmere Kumquat Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that pairs orange, mandarin orange and kumquat with jasmine and orange blossom. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and kumquat, then moves into a heart of jasmine, almond and orange blossom. The base of cashmere, cedarwood and vanilla turns it creamy and softly sweet, with a faint spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads clearly feminine and modern.

Junoon Noir

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain Junoon Noir is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a floral, powdery heart and a sweet, woody base. Kumquat and lime open it with a bright, tart edge. The heart is floral and powdery, built on violet, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. Sandalwood, vanilla, musk and cedar settle underneath, making it creamy, sweet and woody, with fruity and oriental touches in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with some votes for evenings out. Nearly half of voters call it feminine. Orientica Ishraq and Dior Pure Poison have a close profile.

Ishraq

7.6

Orientica · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Orientica Ishraq is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that sets violet, iris and jasmine on a soft base of sandalwood and vanilla. Ishraq is rated as long-lasting with good sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it is worn in all four seasons. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and the evening. Most voters find it feminine, and a smaller share call it modern. The top notes of kumquat and lime give it a brief fruity freshness. The heart of violet, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley forms a floral, powdery core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and cedar pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Al Haramain Junoon Noir and Paris Corner Fayora have a close profile.

Euphoria Blossom

6.5

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom is a fresh, green floral with a fruity sweetness and a powdery finish, made for women and suited to light daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, kumquat and pomegranate; orchid, lotus and pink peony form a fresh floral heart. In the base, white amber, musk and blond woods soften it into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Versace Versace pour Femme and Trussardi Delicate Rose have a close profile.

Jungle Le Tigre

8.0

Kenzo · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle Le Tigre is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy warmth underneath; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright, fruity kumquat and davana. Osmanthus and ylang-ylang soften the heart into a floral texture. The base of massoia wood, amber and cinnamon carries it into a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily wear too. The character reads feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels First Love and Kemi Layla have a close profile.

Boss Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Intense Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, spicy and woody body; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as feminine. It opens fresh with spices, oxygen and kumquat. The heart of rose, jasmine and vanilla adds a sweet floral warmth. It dries down on patchouli, benzoin, musk, sandalwood and amber, woody and powdery. Boss Intense Shimmer Edition and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Noa Perle

7.1

Cacharel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Noa Perle is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and kumquat and softens into freesia, peony and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It has good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and winter is the least favoured season. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is led by the spice of pink pepper and the fruity brightness of kumquat. In the heart, freesia, peony and orange blossom push it towards a green, floral and lightly sweet character. Hazelnut flower stays in the background at the base and leaves a soft, powdery finish, with a slightly synthetic edge in the accords. Yves Rocher Pivoine and Avon Far Away Fantasy have a close profile.

Versus (2010)

6.3

Versace · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Versus is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around kumquat, lemon and orange blossom. It opens with kumquat, lemon and star apple, bright and lightly fruity. At the heart, orange blossom, rose and stephanotis carry that freshness into a floral, green tone. In the dry-down, patchouli, musk and ambrette seed soften the scent, while the aquatic, sweet and powdery sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Clean Provence and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo

7.1

Kenzo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, while evening and night out come well behind. Most call it feminine, and a sizeable group finds it modern. Fresh and floral accords lead, with an aquatic coolness and a fruity sweetness alongside. Mimosa absolute sits at the centre and kumquat adds a bright fruity note. Hinoki wood lays a woody base, and sesame softens it with a powdery, creamy touch. Pierre Guillaume Sunsuality and Mugler Alien Mirage have a close profile.

Delicate Rose

6.7

Trussardi · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trussardi Delicate Rose is a fresh, green floral with a light, clean feel that suits everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with bamboo, yuzu and kumquat, which give it a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, rose, jasmine, lotus and apple add a soft, sweet floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and cedar dries down woody and lightly powdery. Avon Tasha (Eau de Toilette) and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Bliss have a close profile.

Pure White Linen Light Breeze

6.8

Estēe Lauder · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze is a fresh, citrus-and-floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, leaving a light trail through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. It opens with kumquat, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and orange zest, which give a bright citrus feel. In the heart, osmanthus, neroli and linden blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood and acacia honey settle the scent on a lightly woody, sweet ground, while green and fruity tones keep the air clean.

Euphoria Gold

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold is a feminine floral that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, gourmand and woody base. The top is apricot, kumquat and mandarin orange, which keeps the start bright and juicy. In the heart, narcissus, honey and gardenia add a floral sweetness, with the honey softening it. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base in a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Golden Secret and Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Orchid have a close profile.

Givrine (2004)

7.3

E. Coudray · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

E. Coudray Givrine suits spring and summer days: a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance whose floral heart is softened by green and powdery shades. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, kumquat and watermelon. The heart builds a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, violet, gardenia and peony. The base leaves a woody, creamy ground of musk, blond woods, sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with daily wear, office and leisure leading. Most find it feminine. Jacques Fath White Irissime and Miller Harris Secret Gardenia have a close profile.

Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron

6.7

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron is a light women's scent that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with office wear not far behind. It reads feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer Fragrance 2012 and Alverde Lemon Love have a close profile. Nectarine and kumquat open it with a citrusy freshness. Pomegranate, marzipan and rose carry a floral, fruity sweetness through the heart. Tonka bean and amber in the base soften it into a warm, gourmand finish.

Spirit of Cherry Blossom

6.6

Spirit · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spirit Spirit of Cherry Blossom is a fresh, fruity floral for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with kumquat, bergamot and clementine, a bright citrus start. In the heart, nectarine, cherry blossom, apple blossom and peony lead, keeping the scent floral and sweet. The base of musk, sandalwood and heliotrope leaves a soft, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior (2021) and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

Eau Sans Pareil

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Eau Sans Pareil is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which citrus and flowers sit on a green, powdery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by classic. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, kumquat, raspberry and pineapple. The heart is floral, led by jasmine, Damask rose, iris and orange blossom, with liquorice and clove adding a little spice. It dries down to a woody, sweet base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and vanilla. Basile Basile and Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle have a close profile.

Plaisir d'Amour

6.9

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Plaisir d'Amour is a fresh, green floral with a chypre backbone, calm and measured in character, and made for women. It opens with kumquat and bergamot, then moves into jasmine, rose, blue lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. The base of chypre accord, vetiver, musk and patchouli keeps it dry, with spicy and green touches holding the florals back from sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across fall, spring and summer almost evenly, and across daily, business and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

1900 (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

MCM · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

MCM 1900 Eau de Toilette is a powdery, oriental women's fragrance in which sweet fruit and white flowers meet over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, kumquat and peach, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley, queen-of-the-night, jasmine, white rose and orange blossom form a rich floral cluster. Oriental spices and precious woods settle underneath, making the base warm and woody. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche

6.6

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche pairs the fresh citrus of kumquat and bergamot with a floral heart of rose and osmanthus, a light scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and lasts through much of the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and floral. Kumquat, citrus notes and bergamot lead at the start, while rose, osmanthus and aquatic notes soften the heart. Patchouli and sandalwood leave a light, sweetish woody base, with green and fruity touches along the way. Its profile is close to Gucci Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom.

Agua de Loewe Ella

6.2

Loewe · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Agua de Loewe Ella is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail through the day. Most voters recommend summer, followed by spring. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and some also choose it for sport. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot, kumquat and passion fruit, a bright fruity-citrus mix. In the heart, rose, water lily and Bourbon pepper add a floral, aquatic softness. Mysore sandalwood, musk and Atlas cedar settle it onto a lightly woody base.

Grain de Folie

7.2

Grès · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Grain de Folie is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and green florals, and although it has been discontinued, it suits light, everyday wear. It opens with kumquat, clementine and Palestinian sweet lime in a bright citrus layer, while rhubarb adds a sharp green edge. At the heart, white peony, stephanotis and basil blossom keep the florals crisp. In the dry-down, tonka bean, tree moss and musk soften everything. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Dare (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Guess · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guess Dare Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening with kumquat, pear blossom and lemon blossom. The citrus and fruity brightness of the top gives way to a floral heart of cactus blossom, jasmine and wild rose. In the base, musk, coconut and blond woods sweeten it and add a soft woody touch. A green edge runs through it, and the overall impression is fresh and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business use also possible. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Vera Wang Look and Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Eau Florale.

24/7 for Her

5.4

Bench. · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. 24/7 for Her is a fresh, fruity women's scent led by citrus and aquatic tones, closest to everyday and leisure wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters point to leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for sport and business, while evening comes last. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a light trace rather than a lasting one. It opens with grapefruit, kumquat and pear, which give it a bright, slightly sweet fruit freshness. Rose and mimosa add a soft floral heart, and amber and sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody base. Zara Zara Woman Fruity and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited have a close profile.

Attimo L'Eau Florale

6.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo L'Eau Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in second place and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are equally favoured. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft, calm trail. Just over half of voters call it feminine. Lotus, nashi pear and kumquat open it fresh and lightly fruity. Peony, jasmine and rose form the floral heart, while aquatic and sweet accords cool and soften it. Patchouli, musk and frangipani at the base add a mild woody, spicy warmth.