The Perfume Library

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Nishane · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and spring, especially in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and wears easily in leisure time too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tuberose, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity floral note. In the heart, jasmine, iris and gardenia carry the floral body with a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone, with vetiver keeping that sweetness in check.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

The One (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around Madonna lily, jasmine and vanilla, reading floral, sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. It reads feminine, sitting between modern and classic. Bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and lychee give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, Madonna lily, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral bouquet. The base of vanilla, amber and musk settles creamy, gourmand and oriental, with vetiver and plum alongside that sweetness.

Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Kenzo · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and everyday wear. Ginger, violet, mandarin orange and lychee open it with a fresh, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, mimosa, rose and camellia set the floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

Oriana

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Oriana opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot, then turns sweet with raspberry and blackcurrant: a feminine, fruity floral-gourmand scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine, with a share also finding it modern. They lean towards spring and summer, and towards leisure time and nights out. Winter wear is less common. It starts bright and slightly tart with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings a fruity-floral sweetness from raspberry, blackcurrant and orange blossom. The base settles into a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel of musk, cream, marshmallow and ambrette. Maison Alhambra Reyna and Al Haramain Haramain Destino have a close profile.

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant

7.6

Kenzo · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick evening and night out, while spring and summer trail behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and some read it as classic. The scent is floral, fruity and gourmand in its sweetness: ylang-ylang, gardenia and heliotrope meet the juicy sweetness of mango and mandarin orange. Cardamom and clove add spice, while liquorice, vanilla and patchouli carry it into a woody, oriental warmth.

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

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.

Obsession (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Calvin Klein · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody scent that leans towards cold-weather evenings and is aimed mainly at women. The top is a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by basil and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral core, warmed by sandalwood, cedar and exotic spices. The base is led by vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss, while frankincense and civet push it towards a resinous, smoky and animalic side, with a powdery, oriental feel overall. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

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.

Allure (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built on rose, mandarin orange and vanilla, pairing a fresh citrus brightness with a powdery, creamy sweetness. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and spring, it carries well into winter, and it sits back in summer. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead, and it works at the office too. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange and citrus give it a lively, fruity brightness, softened by the floral rose. Vanilla brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while a powdery, lightly spicy oriental warmth and a woody backdrop round it out. The overall impression is clean, sweet and soft. Zara Zara Woman and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée have a close profile.

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.

Noir pour Femme

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tom Ford Noir pour Femme is a sweet, spicy floral oriental that moves from a bright ginger and bitter orange opening through a rose, orange blossom and jasmine heart into warm vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, bitter orange and mandarin orange, lively and lightly spiced. In the heart, rose, orange blossom and jasmine lead, while kulfi adds a creamy softness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, mastic and amber settles into a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. Many read it as feminine, and a fair number call it classic. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Libre Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with saffron, ginger, mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright, spicy start. Lavender and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, honey, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver steadies the sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Legend and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Girl of Now

7.6

Elie Saab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now is a sweet, gourmand floral that leans towards autumn and winter and reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, roasted pistachio and pear open it with a fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, almond and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of almond milk, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Chanel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and sandalwood. Grapefruit and mandarin orange bring citrus brightness, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity sweetness. Jasmine, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose form the floral core, and sandalwood and musk carry it into a creamy, soft woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Dior Grand Bal and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum have a close profile.

Dune (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral scent that opens fresh and settles into something sweet, spicy and woody, with a feminine, classic character. It opens bright with peony, aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and rose, and the base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while patchouli and oakmoss add a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits evenings as well as daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with classic the next most common description.