The Perfume Library

Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Burberry · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent led by cocoa and vanilla, with ginger and lavender alongside; it is made for women and leans towards fall and winter. Cocoa and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, and vanilla absolute makes that texture softer and denser. Ginger adds a spicy warmth, while lavender brings a light, floral-aromatic freshness. The gourmand side dominates and the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evening, daily and leisure wear get almost equal shares. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Câline Noblesse Royale and Armaf Lionheart Woman have a close profile.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Jicky (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jicky Eau de Parfum is a fougère that sets fresh citrus against sweet, spicy and animalic tones, and it is mostly seen as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and rosemary. In the heart, lavender, rose, jasmine and orris root give it a floral, powdery character. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn first, then spring, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, while others read it as classic or masculine.

Youth-Dew (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Estēe Lauder

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum opens with lavender, jonquil and rose and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and moss, a floral and spicy oriental. The top holds lavender, jonquil and rose, while spices, jasmine and lily of the valley sit in the heart. The base is vetiver, patchouli and moss. The accords point to a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous scent, with animal, earthy and smoky shades adding weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine or classic. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Secret de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lady Vengeance

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters find it feminine. Lavender and bergamot give a fresh opening. The heart holds Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth to the floral body. White musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften and sweeten the dry-down.

Anaïs Anaïs

6.7

Cacharel · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs opens with bergamot, galbanum and blackcurrant and moves into rose, jasmine and tuberose, a powdery, green floral chypre for women that has since been discontinued. The opening is fresh and green, with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, and the heart is led by rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss and musk underneath give the flowers a woody, powdery base, while spice and sweetness stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads as feminine and classic. Madame Rochas and Farouche have a close profile.

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

8.5

Guerlain · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is an oriental women's scent that opens with citrus, moves through a powdery floral heart and settles into sweet, resinous vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening of lavender, lemon and bergamot is bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rose add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tolu balm turns warm, creamy, spicy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Night-out and evening wear lead, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gloria Vanderbilt · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet floral built on orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose over a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood; made for women, it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing. It is favoured for evening and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top opens bright with bergamot, pineapple, lavender and green notes lifted by aldehydes. The heart is filled out by rose, ylang-ylang, carnation and orris root. In the base, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood and musk settle over civet and vetiver, leaving a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Its profile is close to Guerlain Samsara and Rochas Byzance.

Angham / انغام (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Angham / انغام Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand streak, best suited to spring, fall and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, a bright but spicy start. In the heart, lavender and jasmine set the floral side while cocoa and praliné pull the scent toward dessert. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and evening wear are chosen in roughly equal measure, and most voters find it feminine.

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Jil (2009)

7.6

Jil Sander · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Jil opens with lavender, mandarin orange and pink pepper and softens into iris and lily, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The lavender's freshness meets the fruity brightness of mandarin at the start, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, iris, lily and heliotrope bring a powdery, floral softness. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a warm, slightly oriental trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sensual Jil and Guerlain Love is all have a close profile.

Musk Oil

7.2

Jōvan · 1972

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jōvan Musk Oil is a powdery, creamy musk scent on a sweet floral line, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter. It opens with peach, star anise and bergamot: the peach brings sweetness, the star anise a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, cocoa butter and lavender add a soft, creamy floral note. Vanilla, patchouli, vetiver and musk dry down to a warm, woody base with a faintly animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, with daily wear and leisure ahead of business and evening. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Avon Soft Musk and The Body Shop White Musk.

Lovely (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent: fresh and floral, with a light sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted find it feminine. Lavender, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open it with a clean, fruity freshness. In the heart, bunch-flowered narcissus and orchid carry the floral side while patchouli stays in the background. Cedarwood, white amber and musk leave a woody, powdery and soft trail at the base.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

Jersey (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Jersey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and lavender sit on the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine and rose read alongside the green freshness of grass and wild flowers. Lavender adds an aromatic coolness, tonka bean and vanilla a sweet softness, and musk a powdery base. The spicy and woody accents stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure come out ahead. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it classic or modern.

Lancaster (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.3

Lancaster · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancaster Lancaster opens with lavender and bergamot and settles into sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla, a floral, spicy women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, coriander and thyme give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and mimosa bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss lays down a woody, sweet, chypre foundation, with powdery and animal tones in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and daily wear close behind. Most describe the character as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

John Galliano (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

John Galliano · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

John Galliano Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral for women, rounded out by sweet, spicy and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, aldehydes and bergamot. The heart of iris, violet, rose, lavender and peony builds a powdery floral core. Frankincense, cedar, patchouli, amber and musk settle it onto a woody, oriental and faintly smoky base, while the fruity and sweet sides soften that warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

American Cream (Perfume)

7.4

Lush · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lush American Cream is a creamy, sweet women's perfume built around vanilla absolute and strawberry. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. Siam benzoin backs the vanilla absolute, giving a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Strawberry adds a light fruity note, while lavender and clary sage bring a floral, spicy edge. A powdery, slightly synthetic touch runs through the accords. Rabanne Fame in Love and Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Séville à l'Aube

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l'Aube is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lavender and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, petitgrain and aldehydes, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. The heart carries orange blossom, jasmine and white blossoms, softened by benzoin and beeswax. Frankincense, amber and resins leave a sweet, powdery warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits daytime, leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Les Parfums de Rosine Rosa Flamenca have a close profile.

R.E.M.

7.2

Ariana Grande · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ariana Grande R.E.M. is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around fig, marshmallow and salted caramel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and suits evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good number call it modern. The top opens with fig, marshmallow, salted caramel and quince. In the heart, lavender and pear blossom keep it fresh and floral. The base of white musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Bronze Goddess 2008

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2008 is a feminine, summery fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet over a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, fruity freshness. Magnolia, jasmine, orange blossom and tiaré add a soft floral layer. Coconut milk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and carry it into a creamy, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Over half of voters pick summer, with spring next; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it clearly feminine. Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010 and Azurēe Soleil have a close profile.

Mon Exclusif

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Exclusif is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance that moves from fresh mandarin and bergamot into vanilla, salted caramel and white musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and dragée, then lavender and a solar note take over in the heart. In the base, vanilla, iris, sandalwood and coumarin build a sweet, gourmand footing, and the salted caramel softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, yet works for daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Byron Parfums Black Butterfly have a close profile.

Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet

7.4

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Fresh, fruity accords open with pear, while jasmine sambac and lavender turn the heart floral. In the base, sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla sweeten it and settle into a woody, powdery softness, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Covet

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sarah Jessica Parker Covet is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Most voters find it feminine, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Autumn and spring are the most recommended seasons; longevity is good and sillage moderate. Lavender, Sicilian lemon and pelargonium leaf give a crisp green start, while dark chocolate adds a gourmand sweetness to that freshness. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and lily of the valley bring a soft floral touch; the base of vetiver, cashmere wood, musk, teakwood and amber closes it with a woody, earthy warmth.