The Perfume Library

Dama Bianca (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum pairs Florentine orris, violet and Zanzibar vanilla in a fresh, powdery floral with a light gourmand streak. Dama Bianca is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office votes as well. Most voters read it as clearly feminine, yet with a modern side. It opens with Florentine orris, lime and Chinese kumquat, a citrusy freshness. The heart of violet, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and lilac gives a floral, powdery body. In the base, Zanzibar vanilla, burnt malt and white musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and sandalwood add a woody ground.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Eau de Shalimar

8.3

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Shalimar is a discontinued fragrance for women that sets the brightness of lime, bergamot and orange against the floral sweetness of jasmine, iris and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of voters call it feminine. The citrus notes give it a fresh, bright feel, while jasmine, iris and rose bring a soft, powdery floral side. Vanilla adds sweetness and a gourmand edge, and the spicy, oriental accords lend a gentle warmth to this light style. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate layers.

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.

Selection Women (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

s.Oliver · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Selection Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent that suits daytime and office wear, and voters lean towards spring and summer for it. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily, leisure and business settings, and few for evening or nights out. Over half call its character feminine, with many also finding it modern. It opens with roasted apple, lime, bergamot and nectarine, then moves to honeysuckle, jasmine and white peony in the heart. Musk, cedar and amber form a soft, woody, powdery base. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a creamy smoothness. s.Oliver Selection Sensual Creamy (Body Splash) and Rasasi Manal have a close profile.

Eau Pure

7.3

Biotherm · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Pure is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic women's fragrance built around rhubarb, green tea and lime. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with rhubarb, green tea, lime and kiwi. The heart adds a soft floral touch of reseda, lotus and jasmine, and the base of patchouli, musk and amber finishes it with a quiet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sensi

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sensi is a sweet, powdery floral gourmand that opens fresh and settles into a creamy, lightly spiced softness, with a distinctly feminine character. It has been discontinued. Common elder and lime give it a fresh, fruity start; in the heart, jasmine, wheat and almond turn it gourmand and creamy. Rosewood and benzoin leave a woody, oriental, powdery warmth underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn across a wide range from daily use to leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Rochas · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) is a fresh chypre that mixes citrus, green and floral sides; it is aimed at women and has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil give it a bright, lightly spicy opening. Carnation, patchouli, jasmine and rose lead the heart, while oakmoss, musk, sandalwood and amber set the scent on a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Nina (2006) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Nina Ricci · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Nina is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for daily wear and leisure. It opens on lemon and lime, bright and citrusy. The heart brings candied apple and gardenia, so the floral side turns fruity and sweet. White cedar and musk settle underneath, giving it a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear ahead and business use following. Just over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Nina Ricci Nina Snow Princess Edition and Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir have a close profile.

Boss Jour pour Femme

5.3

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light, everyday character, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, the office and leisure rather than evening or nights out. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with lime, buchu and grapefruit blossom for a bright, fruity start. At the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. The base of amber, iris and silver birch sweetens it and settles into a powdery finish. Hugo Boss Femme and Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Elle L'Aime

7.3

Lolita Lempicka · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime is a fresh yet sweet feminine fragrance in which citrus and white florals soften into coconut and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, neroli and lime give it a bright citrus opening. Moving into the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and coconut bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and myrrh settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. Montale Day Dreams and Chloé SeeByChloé have a close profile.

Enslaved (Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Enslaved is a floral, sweet scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is considered a women's perfume. It opens with a short burst of bergamot, lime and lemon. In the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom lead, while carnation and geranium add a spicy edge to the floral body. The base of vanilla, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss carries it into a warm, powdery, resinous chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Roja Parfums Unspoken and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud have a close profile.

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.

Karl Lagerfeld

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens with lime and peach and moves into a floral heart of frangipani, rose and magnolia. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus and peach give a fresh, sweet start. In the heart, frangipani, rose and magnolia add a soft floral layer. Amberwood and musk leave a woody, powdery base, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords.

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.

Frangipani (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged floral that pairs frangipani and tuberose absolutes with jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright with magnolia, lime and linden blossom. In the heart, plum, green orchid and water lily give the flowers a juicy, fruity side. Amber, cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth.

s.Oliver Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

s.Oliver · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic women's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants something clean and easy. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with a good share also calling it modern. Apple, lime and bergamot open it, giving a fruity, bright first impression. Blossoms and musk soften that freshness in the heart, and sandalwood leaves a light woody base. A synthetic, clean note runs through the whole scent.

Fleur d'Osmanthus

7.0

Roger & Gallet · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

My Honey

6.6

Toni Gard · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Toni Gard My Honey is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on lime, honey and nectarine and turns floral with jasmine and magnolia. The opening brings lime, honey, mirabelle plum and nectarine together in a fruity, sweet start. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and lotus add a soft floral layer. Blond woods, raspberry and musk form the base, and a fresh accord with a synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen settings, while evening and nights out are rarely named. It reads feminine and modern.

Cio Cio San

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Cio Cio San is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a powdery, sweet fruity touch, a light and bright perfume for women. It opens with lime, ginger, grapefruit and yuzu, a sharp and sparkling start. The heart brings peony, lychee and cherry blossom, soft and fruity, while oolong tea and reed keep it airy. Musk, cedar and gaiac wood settle underneath as a powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Kenzo Kenzo Amour I Love U and Lancôme Miracle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Donna

7.5

Acqua di Portofino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Portofino Donna is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office as the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes are olive leaf, apple and lime, giving a fresh, fruity, citrus opening. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and ginger add a floral side with a touch of spice and sweetness. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and white musk settles into a soft, woody finish.

Eau d'Été

7.5

Nicolaï · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Eau d'Été pairs lime, grapefruit and orange with jasmine absolute and cinnamon, making a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its character is mostly voted feminine, though a good number call it modern. The opening is led by the three citrus notes, while fruity and green touches keep it light. In the heart, jasmine absolute adds a floral softness and cinnamon a spicy warmth. The base of musk, labdanum absolute and benzoin sweetens it slightly and settles it onto a soft ground.

Cuero Mujer

7.0

La Martina · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Martina Cuero Mujer is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, pink pepper and white peach, then moves into a floral, woody heart and a base of tobacco and amber; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The opening is bright, with bergamot, lime and green leaves. In the heart, jasmine sambac, sandalwood and vetiver set the floral side on a woody footing. The base of white musk, tobacco and amber leaves a sweet, powdery warmth with a leathery edge. Montana Claude Montana and Loewe Aura (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.