The Perfume Library

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Sun di Gioia

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia is a fresh, floral and creamy women's fragrance built around freesia, jasmine and coconut milk, best suited to daytime and warm weather. It opens with marine notes, freesia and bergamot for a bright start. The heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute fills out the floral side. In the base, coconut milk, iris and Ambrox sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with office use close behind. Most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Montale Lucky Candy and Essential Garden Blooming Coconut have a close profile.

New York Nights

8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 New York Nights is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights, and sits most comfortably in fall and winter. Jasmine, gardenia and carnation give it a floral opening. In the heart, marine notes, sandalwood and patchouli surround the flowers, while caramel and coffee in the base pull the scent towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Fruity, spicy and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter; evenings and nights out come first, while office wear stays in the background. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else. It has a close profile to Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Cacharel Yes I Am.

Ocean di Gioia

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia is a fresh, aquatic scent where citrus and flowers meet a green lightness, and it suits summer and spring days. The top holds pear, green notes and citrus fruits, giving a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, marine notes and water jasmine turn it watery and floral. Musk and sandalwood in the base soften it and add a lightly sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening trails far behind. It reads mostly feminine, and also modern. Jessica Simpson I Fancy You and Mexx Simply for Her have a close profile.

Holidays

7.7

Mancera · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Holidays is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance with a holiday feel, creamy enough to wear comfortably in warm weather. It opens with coconut and bergamot, and its heart holds ylang-ylang, tiaré and marine notes. In the base, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic sheen behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Half of voters pick summer, with spring next; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it modern.

Warm Cotton (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Clean · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery scent that suits women who like a clean-laundry feel and an easy everyday mood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a gentle trail without disappearing quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with office and sport use also chosen. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with vervain and citrus notes for a bright start. The heart brings together cotton, orange blossom, floral, fruity and marine notes, giving an aquatic, slightly synthetic sense of cleanliness. Amber and musk in the base soften it and finish it with a powdery warmth. Philosophy Pure Grace and Clean Fresh Laundry have a close profile.

Like a Walk in the Summer Rain

6.3

essence · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

essence Like a Walk in the Summer Rain is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that smells like cool air after rain, and it suits everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Many voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. Lemon, orange and watermelon open with a light fruity freshness, brightened by aldehydes. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley, ozonic and marine notes give a floral, aquatic feel. Musk, moss and cedarwood settle underneath as a soft, lightly woody base.

J (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Jennifer Aniston · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Aniston J Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Water lily, marine notes and bergamot give it a cool, aquatic start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, freesia and magnolia bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, Tahitian vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Lalique Rêve d'Infini and Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean have a close profile.

Sirena

6.9

Floris · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floris Sirena is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent that pairs jasmine, pink pepper and bergamot with marine notes. It opens with jasmine and bergamot sharpened by pink pepper, over a cool base of marine notes. In the heart, peony and rose bring out the floral side while berries add a light sweetness. Sandalwood, patchouli and musk carry it down to a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Floris Fleur and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Amaryllis

7.5

Floris · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floris Amaryllis is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang and lily against the sweetness of vanilla and caramel; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, bergamot and clove, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and lily carry the floral side, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and caramel turns gourmand and sweet, with patchouli and musk giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread from leisure and daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Merchant Of Venice Rococò and Jeroboam Ambra.

Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love

6.8

Jacques Zolty · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jacques Zolty Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love is a fresh, sweet and creamy women's fragrance that sets coconut and bergamot over jasmine, ylang-ylang and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with coconut and bergamot, then moves into the floral softness of jasmine and ylang-ylang alongside the freshness of marine notes. The base turns sweet and gourmand with cream, vanilla and tonka bean, while amber and cypriol add a light spicy, woody footing. Afnan Perfumes 9pm and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

So Blue

7.3

Mancera · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera So Blue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that softens citrus and sea air with a floral heart. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, with pepper and fruits adding a lively edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and violet bring a soft floral note, while marine notes and patchouli carry the aquatic side. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, resting on musk, oakmoss and Mysore sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair number of voters also call it masculine. Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine

6.5

Spirit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and far less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Escada Moon Sparkle and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and marine notes, which give it the citrus and aquatic feel. Rose, violet and jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. Amber, raspberry and sandalwood in the base pull it towards a fruity, sweet finish.

Gardenia Rattan

7.4

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Aerin Gardenia Rattan is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that softens the creamy florals of gardenia and tuberose with marine notes; it has been discontinued. Gardenia, tuberose and tiaré make up the white-floral core, while marine notes give them an aquatic lift and amber leaves a light sweetness underneath. The accords run fresh, floral and aquatic, with the powdery, creamy side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Diptyque Do Son and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever.

Anna

6.9

Lubin · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Anna is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, bergamot and lotus, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with the citrus of pink grapefruit and bergamot alongside marine notes, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, lotus and Turkish rose add a soft, creamy floral touch. Sandalwood, white musk and ambroxan then settle it onto a woody, powdery base with a slightly sweet trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Half of the voters find its character feminine. Kenzo Rêve Lotus and Torre of Tuscany Muschio Marino have a close profile.

Eugénie

6.5

Rancé 1795 · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Eugénie is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with melon, mandarin orange and apple and moves into rose and jasmine. The opening is fruity and citrusy, with melon, mandarin orange and apple. In the heart, rose, jasmine, magnolia and violet lead, while marine notes lighten the florals. The base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweetens everything into a powdery, creamy, woody softness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses

6.7

Roméa d'Améor · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses opens with Italian mandarin orange, grapefruit and mango, then moves through jasmine and rose to caramel and sandalwood: a fresh, fruity-floral scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin, grapefruit, orange, apple and mango. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid, lily of the valley and marine notes turn that freshness softly floral. Caramel and chocolate sweeten the base, while sandalwood and oakmoss give the dry-down a woody footing.

Regina

7.4

Moresque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Moresque Regina is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, easing into a sweet, spicy dry-down. It opens with ylang-ylang and bergamot, and the heart brings jasmine, carnation and cinnamon together with marine notes. The aquatic and fresh accords keep the flowers light, while the cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, creamy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Emphasize and Memoize Aurora have a close profile.

L'Eau de Monteil

7.1

Germaine Monteil · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs jasmine and orange blossom with powdery and marine notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and some also see it at the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it modern and others classic. As a whole it reads as a fresh, aquatic floral. Jasmine and orange blossom form the floral core, and the marine notes add a clean, watery lift. Powdery notes soften the edges, while the green, fruity and lightly sweet sides stay in the background. Diptyque Do Son (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Far Away Fantasy have a close profile.

Une Rose au Bord de la Mer

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Une Rose au Bord de la Mer is a fresh, citrusy floral that sets rose against marine notes, with a feminine leaning. It opens with rose, mandarin orange, Italian bergamot, bitter orange and neroli. The heart brings marine notes, jasmine, immortelle absolute and rose absolute; aquatic and green tones keep it light, while a little sweetness and spice sit in the background. The base lays down a soft bed of musk, amber, cistus and ambrette seed. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Floris Neroli Voyage and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

Tentation (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Eisenberg · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Eisenberg Tentation Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet and powdery body beneath a fresh opening. Bergamot, pink pepper, blackcurrant and cypress give a lightly spicy, fruity first impression. In the heart, rose, violet and jasmine build the floral side while marine notes keep it airy. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean add sweetness, and patchouli, sandalwood and white musk bring a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a minority choice. It is worn for nights out as well as for daily and office use. Dunhill London and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Élise

7.1

Rancé 1795 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Élise is a fresh, citrusy floral with a breezy aquatic feel softened by a gentle sweetness, aimed at women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though evening and office suit it too. Most see it as feminine, while some read it as modern or even masculine. It opens with marine notes, neroli and mandarin orange for a clean brightness. In the heart, eucalyptus and white Grasse rose add a floral, slightly green air. Patchouli, amber, musk and La Réunion vanilla close it out in a powdery, sweet warmth. Casamorati La Tosca and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Ombre Bleue

7.2

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Bleue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits leisure hours and the office, from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter plays a smaller part. It opens with carnation and orange blossom. The heart gathers jasmine, lily of the valley, white lily and May rose. In the base, honey, styrax and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Its profile is close to Boucheron Place Vendôme and Bvlgari Blv II.

Juliette

7.1

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaco Juliette is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that runs from a bright mandarin and orange opening through orange blossom and jasmine into hazelnut, caramel and vanilla. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, and blackcurrant bud, bright and fruity. In the heart, marine notes, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base settles into a creamy, sweet foundation of hazelnut, caramel, cashmeran and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening wear stand out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Miro Miro Jubilée and Kappa Intenso have a close profile.