The Perfume Library

Pink Molécule 090·09

7.7

Zarkoperfume · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zarkoperfume Pink Molécule 090·09 pairs black orchid, elderflower and apricot over a creamy, woody base, giving a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. The floral and fruity side leads: elderflower and black orchid meet the sweetness of apricot. Dark woods and mahogany balance that sweetness with woody depth, while creamy notes soften the whole. A slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Parfum and Tiziana Terenzi Telea have a close profile.

Brit for Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity scent that settles into a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth, and it reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and fewer voters choose it for evenings or nights out. Italian lime, green almond and pear give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, dragée and white peony add a soft floral touch. Vanilla, amber and mahogany then ground it in a sweet, oriental base. Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Women and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Vanilla Extasy

7.0

Montale · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Vanilla Extasy is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla and benzoin, with a floral and fruity side alongside. The scent is sweet and powdery throughout: vanilla and benzoin lead, Egyptian jasmine and Comorian ylang-ylang add a soft floral note, and apricot brings a touch of fruit. Sandalwood, mahogany and resins give it a woody, spicy, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Half of voters find it feminine. Fiore del Dragone and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Le Feu d'Issey

8.3

Issey Miyake · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey is a floral, sweet fragrance with creamy, powdery and spicy shades, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, coriander and aniseed open the top, alongside coconut and mahogany. The heart brings lily, rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy sweetness of milk and caramel. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a woody, powdery warmth at the base.

Sotto Voce

7.6

Laura Biagiotti · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and powdery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as feminine, and it leans slightly towards spring and autumn, with evenings and nights out the occasions it suits best. It opens with peach, plum and coriander for a fruity sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody touch. At the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, orchid and tuberose form a full floral bouquet. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and musk leaves it warm, powdery and sweet.

Le Feu d'Issey Light

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey Light is a fresh yet sweet floral for women, opening with aniseed, coconut and bergamot and softening into milk and caramel. The top is aniseed, coconut, mahogany and bergamot. In the heart, hydrangea, jasmine and rose form a floral base, while milk and caramel round it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery, faintly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum).

Présence d'Une Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Présence d'Une Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and pepper and settles into a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top pairs mandarin orange with pepper, so citrus freshness comes with a spicy edge. Cyclamen and orchid soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli take over, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Sensi White Notes

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Sensi White Notes is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon and lime, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity touch. In the heart, lily, jasmine, rose and water hyacinth form a floral bouquet. Rosewood, mahogany and benzoin soften the base with a woody, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it about equally in leisure, daytime and office settings. It reads feminine and modern. Mexx Mexx Woman and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Brit Summer Edition for Women

7.2

Burberry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Women is a fresh, citrusy and green floral for women, with a light sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter sit well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters find it feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Eau Fresh and Moschino Funny! have a close profile. Green almond, pear, green tea and lime open it, giving a fruity, citrusy freshness. Peony and dragée in the heart add a soft, lightly sweet floral note. Amber, musk and mahogany in the base settle it onto a warm, woody footing.

Always Red

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elizabeth Arden Always Red is a sweet, fruity floral with a gourmand, oriental side, suited to evenings and the cooler months, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with passion fruit, plum and blood orange, a bright and juicy start. In the heart, pink freesia, jasmine sambac and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of praliné, amber and mahogany sweetens the scent and settles into a spicy, woody, powdery warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Ajmal Regina and Red Pearl Red Pearl have a close profile.

Belle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Sonia Rykiel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a gourmand, spicy and powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lavender, mandarin orange and red currant give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and coffee bring floral powder together with a gourmand warmth. It settles on a sweet, woody, oriental base of amber, vanilla, mahogany and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Lancôme Miracle Forever have a close profile.

Dali Wild

7.1

Salvador Dali · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Salvador Dali Dali Wild is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around tuberose, yuzu and gardenia; it has been discontinued. It opens with tuberose, yuzu and gardenia, the yuzu brightening the flowers with a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, magnolia and musk soften the floral core and add a creamy sweetness. Zebrano wood, mahogany and okoumé form a woody, lightly spicy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Winter, spring and fall lead while summer trails behind; daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Tom Daxon Magnolia Heights and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

L'Excellente

7.1

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive L'Excellente opens with peach, passion fruit and raspberry, a fresh, sweet fruitiness that settles into a floral scent made for women. The top holds peach, passion fruit, raspberry and green notes, with persimmon and pomegranate rounding out the fruit. Lotus, orchid and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, violet, vanilla and amber turn the sweetness creamy and powdery, while patchouli and mahogany add a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its value for money also scores high. La Rive Tender and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

W (1995)

6.5

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic W (1995) is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, honeysuckle and bergamot and moves into water lily and green notes; it has been discontinued. The citrus brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot is softened by honeysuckle's light sweetness at the start. In the heart, water lily, green notes and lily of the valley come forward, giving a floral, aquatic and green feel. White musk, mahogany and amber settle underneath as a clean, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick it for work, leisure and daily wear, and a fair number for sport. It is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings.

Summer Time

6.1

Kate Moss · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kate Moss Summer Time is a fresh, green and fruity women's scent built on blackberry, orange and galbanum, leaning towards easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackberry and orange, kept in check by the sharp green edge of galbanum. The heart turns to a floral garden of bluebell, peony, rose and wisteria, and the base of mahogany, musk and tonka bean softens everything with a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters pick daytime and leisure wear, followed by the office. Fragonard Violette and Dior Holy Peony have a close profile.

B. Balenciaga Intense

7.3

Balenciaga · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Intense is a fresh, green and fruity women's fragrance built around green tea, cedar and blueberry; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and towards office and daily wear, while winter gets few votes. Taken as a whole it reads fresh and green. The coolness of green tea meets the fruity tone of blueberry, and queen-of-the-night adds a soft floral touch. Cedar and mahogany give it a woody, lightly spicy base, with soy bean staying in the background. Balenciaga B. Balenciaga and Les Parfums de Rosine Eloge du Vert have a close profile.

Hortense

7.6

Rancé 1795 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Hortense is a fresh, woody women's fragrance that links citrus and spice to the sweetness of rose and vanilla. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and black pepper, bright with a slight bite. In the heart, rose, frankincense and cinnamon lead, and the floral side is softened by spice. The base of vanilla, mahogany and cedar dries down sweet but woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

S (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Escada · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Escada S Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters pick spring and summer for S, with fall in second place and winter well behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while night-out use trails. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few have rated them. Most call it feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with plum, wild rose and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness. The heart of almond blossom, rose, lily of the valley and chili adds a trace of spice to the floral core. In the base, sandalwood, mahogany, hazelnut and musk leave it woody, sweet and powdery.

Tender

6.3

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Tender is a floral, fruity women's perfume that opens with persimmon, pomegranate and green notes; it has been discontinued. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of persimmon and pomegranate is freshened by green notes. Orchid and lotus give the heart a soft floral character. The base of ambergris, patchouli, musk, violet and mahogany settles into a woody, powdery, creamy floor, with sweet and gourmand tones running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it in leisure and daily wear, as well as evenings and nights out. It is classed as a feminine perfume. La Rive Emotion and La Rive L'Excellente have a close profile.

Bourbon Street

6.8

Hexennacht

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hexennacht Bourbon Street is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that turns spicy and woody as it deepens. Fried dough, cocoa and coffee form a sweet, creamy core, and cardamom adds a spicy edge to it. Pipe tobacco and mahogany bring a dry, woody backdrop that tempers the gourmand side. The few voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small and the picture is not conclusive. It is marketed to women. Chris Collins Sweet Taboo and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict have a close profile.

Esencia de Duende

6.4

Jesus del Pozo · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jesus del Pozo Esencia de Duende is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on coriander, bergamot and mandarin orange and moves into hyacinth and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top is coriander, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, so citrus and a touch of spice come first. The heart brings hyacinth, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose in a floral middle, with lotus keeping the aquatic feel going. The base of mahogany, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it on a woody, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Heidi Klum Shine Blue and Mistral Fragrances Mistral Female have a close profile.

Kenneth Cole New York Women

6.0

Kenneth Cole · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Kenneth Cole New York Women is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that opens on cinnamon, mandarin orange and cardamom; it has been discontinued. The opening of cinnamon, mandarin orange, blackcurrant and cardamom gives a citrusy, fruity spice. In the heart, lily, jasmine and gardenia carry the floral side, while leather, mahogany and pepper add a dry, leathery edge. The base of nutmeg, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settles into something sweet, oriental and chypre-leaning. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is described as a women's fragrance. Moresque Scirocco and Diesel Fuel for Life Femme have a close profile.

Feminine

6.3

Cindy Crawford · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cindy Crawford Feminine is a floral, fruity women's fragrance set on a sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. The top holds water lily, apple, bergamot and pepper, with the apple's fruitiness and the bergamot shaping the first impression. Jasmine, freesia and gardenia form the heart, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, sandalwood, amber and benzoin sweeten it and soften it into a creamy, powdery woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin through the day. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough impression. It is described as a women's fragrance. Lalique Azalée and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.