The Perfume Library

30 perfumes

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Guerlain Cherry Blossom and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Versace Woman

7.0

Versace · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer, everyday wear and work. Most find it feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It opens with frangipani, bergamot, jasmine and wild rose for a floral freshness. In the heart, lotus, plum and raspberry add a fruity sweetness, with Lebanon cedar laying a woody floor. It dries down on ambergris, musk and hinoki wood, with a synthetic, powdery sheen running through it.

Noble Potion

7.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice Noble Potion is a floral, fruity and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It suits evenings and nights out best, and works for leisure and daily wear too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine. The top is nectarine, violet, apple blossom and Sicilian bergamot, a floral-fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom meet cinnamon, cardamom and clove, which adds a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, musk absolue, sandalwood and Lebanon cedar leaves a sweet, powdery, woody trail. Escada Margaretha Ley and Laura Biagiotti Venezia have a close profile.

Rosa di Filare / Kimono Rose

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bois 1920 Rosa di Filare / Kimono Rose pairs Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose absolute with the brightness of bergamot and lychee, making a fresh, floral women's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often as occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters finding it modern or classic. It opens fruity and lively with bergamot, Chinese mandarin orange, blackcurrant and lychee. The heart turns green and powdery through rose, lily of the valley and bamboo blossom. The base of patchouli, iris, amber and Lebanon cedar adds a woody, slightly sweet footing. Guerlain Rose Barbare and Chloé Chloé (2008) (Parfum) have a close profile.

Lily Beach

7.4

Jacques Zolty · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jacques Zolty Lily Beach is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets a heart of lily against cardamom, carnation and ivy. It opens with cardamom, carnation and ivy, which give it a spicy, green first impression. Lily takes over the floral heart, while the aquatic accord keeps the whole thing light and airy. Musk and Lebanon cedar soften it at the base and settle it onto a gently woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern streak.

Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau

7.7

Biotherm · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on blood orange, blackcurrant and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Bulgarian rose, Bourbon rose and lily of the valley lead the heart, and Lebanon cedar, amber and musk close it with a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette).

Pauline

7.8

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Pauline opens with cotton flower, ylang-ylang and Sicilian orange, a fresh, floral and green scent for women that has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Fresh cotton flower and orange lead at the start, while ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. The heart holds Indian patchouli, white Grasse rose and hooded violet. In the base, tonka bean and Siam benzoin sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish, with Lebanon cedar giving a light woody ground. Nobile 1942 Casta Diva (Eau de Parfum) and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Avant Le Jour

7.8

Rancé 1795 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Avant Le Jour is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, sweet and powdery body. Mandarin orange, mint and violet absolute give the first moments a bright, cool feel. In the heart, jasmine, pomegranate and orris concrete bring out the floral and fruity side, while Lebanon cedar and gaiac wood form a woody frame. In the base, benzoin, amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, and Yemenite frankincense leaves a faintly smoky trace. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Christina Aguilera Infinite Xtina have a close profile.

Rosa Galore

7.5

Attar Collection · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar Collection Rosa Galore is a women's perfume that sets a fresh, floral character on a sweet, powdery base. It opens with currant, Damask rose and violet, which read fresh and floral. The heart brings Lebanon cedar, lily of the valley and caramel, mixing a woody line with a light sweetness. The base of white musk and Bourbon vanilla leaves it creamy, powdery and soft, with a spicy touch in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, and most give longevity a high rating, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Iris Poudre by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta have a close profile.