The Perfume Library

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, setting a cool aquatic feel on a green, lightly sweet base. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and lemon, bright and cool. Peony, pink pepper and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Cedar, labdanum and brown sugar close it with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. La Rive Aqua Bella and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Memoir Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Amouage · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings out: a spicy, woody, leathery take on a floral perfume. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear; daily and office use get far fewer votes. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Though classed as feminine, some voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, absinth and pink pepper for a spicy brightness. The heart brings clove, black pepper, rose, jasmine and white blossoms together with dark woods and frankincense. The base of labdanum, leather, oakmoss and castoreum dries down sweet, animalic and smoky.

Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral scent in which orchid, jasmine and honey meet a vanilla and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. The top has mandarin orange, honey, vanilla and bergamot, so the first spray is fruity and sweet. In the heart, jasmine absolute, Cattleya orchid, magnolia and orange blossom carry the floral side. The base of labdanum, myrrh and sandalwood closes it with a spicy, woody, powdery warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Prada (2004) / Prada Amber

7.8

Prada · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prada / Prada Amber is a resinous, powdery fragrance for women that opens with the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot and turns sweet with vanilla and tonka bean. The top holds mimosa, mandarin orange, bitter orange and bergamot, while patchouli and rose lead the heart. The base brings tonka bean, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and resins. Floral and sweet accords dominate, with spicy, woody and earthy shades behind them. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. The majority reads it as feminine. Salvatore Ferragamo Terra Rossa and Dior Midnight Poison have a close profile.

Balenciaga

7.8

Balenciaga · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Balenciaga is a discontinued women's fragrance built on oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver, a green, woody chypre softened by powdery carnation and violet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daytime and business wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It smells fresh and green, with bergamot and pepper keeping it lively. Spices and carnation add a dry warmth, while violet brings a powdery softness. Labdanum and cedarwood give it a touch of sweetness and woody depth. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Nóvaya Zaryá Chypre / Шипр have a close profile.

Citizen Queen

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen is a feminine, floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and leathery shades; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while few pick summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot and leather. The heart brings orange blossom, tuberose and orris, where the floral side weighs most. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweeten and warm it, while civet adds an animal depth.

Farah / Harâm (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Brecourt · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Farah / Harâm Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent, its fruity and gourmand side wrapped in a woody, oriental base. Bergamot, styrax and Ceylonese cinnamon open it, then honey, date, cedar and leather come together in the heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum dry it down, while musk and Siam benzoin soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and pick evening and night out as the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine.

Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Fate Woman Eau de Parfum is a spicy, resinous and smoky oriental whose floral heart rests on a sweet, deep base, suiting evenings and nights out best. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with evening and night out the favourite occasions. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, cinnamon, bergamot and chili, a sharp spiciness. Rose, jasmine and narcissus bring a soft floral note to the heart, while frankincense and labdanum add resinous weight. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, patchouli, leather and oakmoss settle into a sweet, animal, powdery ground. Its profile is close to Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium.

Jubilation 25 Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Amouage · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman Eau de Parfum is a rose-and-resin women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, while few choose summer. Evening and night-out wear lead, with leisure and daily use well behind. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. It opens with lemon, tarragon, ylang-ylang and rose, then moves into Turkish rose otto absolute, labdanum, davana and frankincense. Myrrh, vetiver, patchouli, amber and musk ground it in a woody, resinous, smoky base. The overall impression is floral, sweet and spicy, with a powdery chypre feel.

Sahara Noir

7.8

Tom Ford · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Sahara Noir, now discontinued and made for women, blends oud, frankincense resin and vanilla into a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. Bitter orange, cypress and cistus open it. Jasmine, rose, cinnamon and frankincense form the heart, and oud, benzoin, vanilla and labdanum make a sweet, resinous, earthy base. The result is warm, dense and oriental.

Kismet (2016)

8.3

Lubin · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Lubin Kismet opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery oriental floral for women, built around rose, resins and vanilla. Bergamot, petitgrain and lemon keep the opening light. In the heart, patchouli joins Bulgarian rose and Rosa centifolia absolute for a weightier floral core. The base of opoponax, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla turns resinous, creamy and sweet, with spicy and powdery touches running through the shift. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and leisure wear also have their place. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Amber Mystique

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry nectar and blackcurrant for a fruity sweetness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, jasmine and patchouli join floral and earthy tones. The base of amber, oud, leather and labdanum turns smoky, leathery and warm. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most call it feminine, though a fair share finds it masculine.

Sirène

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Sirène is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a gourmand, woody depth. It opens with pink pepper and cherry, a spicy brightness beside fruit sweetness. The heart of incense, oud and lactone adds a creamy, smoky softness. The base of moss, cypriol, benzoin, cistus and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Amouage Guidance 46 and LM Parfums Sensual & Decadent have a close profile.

Mitzah

8.1

Dior · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Mitzah is a discontinued women's fragrance, a sweet, spicy and resinous scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cinnamon, spices and honey come first; rose, patchouli and coriander soften that sweetness and set it on a woody base. Labdanum and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with a powdery side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out. Though made for women, a share of voters read it as masculine, so the line between the two is not sharp.

Calamity J.

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Calamity J. is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance that pairs the warmth of cinnamon with patchouli, iris and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon's spicy warmth. In the heart, patchouli and iris lay down an earthy, powdery ground. The base adds an animal depth through labdanum, castoreum and civet, while vanilla sweetens and softens it. The floral and oriental character is shaded by a smoky tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Midnight Oud

6.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2009

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is a smoky, woody scent for autumn and winter evenings, classed as a women's perfume. It opens with birch tar beside rose; the heart brings oud, cedar, patchouli and labdanum forward. In the base, gaiac wood, castoreum and vanilla soften it. The accords also include floral, spicy, resinous and leathery tones, and the overall impression is heavy, earthy and animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading and the office a distant choice. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

La Rive Woman

7.0

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Rive Woman is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness, leaning towards daytime wear and the warmer months. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, though fall and winter get votes too. It is chosen mostly for daily, business and leisure settings, with far fewer votes for evening or night out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mainly feminine. The top is apple, freesia and pimento, giving a fresh opening with a light spicy edge. The heart brings hibiscus, jasmine, rose and violet, pushing the floral side forward. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and suede close it on a creamy, woody softness.

Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original)

7.9

Dior · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, green and powdery chypre with a feminine character, leaning towards the cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with bergamot, galbanum, sage and gardenia, a fresh and green start. The heart brings jasmine, neroli, narcissus, rose and carnation. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum dries down woody, spicy and powdery. Givenchy III and Jil Sander Woman Pure have a close profile.

Absolu

8.0

Rochas · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Absolu is a sweet, floral and powdery oriental for women, warmed by spice, resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and fig leaf open with a fruity note. In the heart, pepper, orange blossom, lily and rose form a floral core, with the pepper adding a spicy edge. The base of tolu balm, cedar, labdanum and benzoin pulls it toward resinous, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Fendi Theorema (Eau de Parfum) and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

KL (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental fragrance for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most find it feminine and classic. It opens with spices, bergamot, orange and aldehydes. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, cinnamon and rose adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sets a resinous, sweet, woody ground, while civet and ambergris add an animal depth. Mülhens Amun and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) have a close profile.

Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Réminiscence · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a sweet, earthy patchouli that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cedarwood and patchouli open woody and slightly smoky, and sandalwood and vetiver carry that earthy feel into the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, tolu balm and labdanum sweeten it, while white musk softens the edges. The overall impression is spicy, powdery and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either.

Ambra (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Ambra Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental, sweet and resinous with a spicy, smoky edge, made for women though plenty of voters read it as masculine. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening, on a night out or for leisure. Voters call it feminine first, masculine second. It opens with bergamot, coriander and labdanum, and its heart holds styrax, opoponax, rose, geranium and amber. Musk, vanilla and patchouli sit in the base. A gourmand sweetness rests on a woody, powdery ground, with resinous amber leading. Omnia Profumi Ambra and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

WhiteSoul

5.1

Ted Lapidus · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus WhiteSoul is a fruity, creamy women's fragrance that sets apricot, mirabelle plum and mandarin over a warm base of amber and benzoin; it has been discontinued. The top notes are amber, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum, giving a sweet, creamy, oriental start. The heart adds mirabelle plum, tagetes, mandarin orange and apricot for a soft fruitiness. Heliotrope, orange blossom and saffron close it with a floral, powdery, lightly spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are both weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine.