The Perfume Library

33 perfumes

Eau des Merveilles Bleue

Hermès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and woody touches, suited to summer and spring days. Patchouli, juniper berry and mineral notes form its backbone. The fresh, citrus side dominates, with the aquatic feel adding coolness. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background and keep the whole thing dry and clean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It was released as a women's fragrance, yet votes split closely between feminine and masculine character, so the gender line is blurry. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy and Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Prodigieux - Le Parfum

7.5

Nuxe · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum is a floral, sweet and lightly creamy women's fragrance that opens with citrus and suits warm days and relaxed, everyday wear. Bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom give it a bright citrus start. At the heart, magnolia, gardenia and rose form a soft floral bouquet. The base of coconut milk and vanilla turns it powdery and gourmand, while mineral notes keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum Gold and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Beach Hut Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Amouage Beach Hut Woman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that ties mineral notes and bergamot to ylang-ylang and driftwood; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and clean with mineral notes and bergamot. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch at the heart, while driftwood brings a dry woodiness. Cashmeran and patchouli settle into an earthy, resinous base, with green and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Angela Ciampagna Nox and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Black Opium Floral Shock

7.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock is a modern scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, creamy and gourmand touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer trailing. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though evening and night out also suit it. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, pear and mandarin orange, while freesia starts the floral side. In the heart, orange blossom and gardenia take over. The base of amber, white musk and iced coffee settles the scent into a sweet, creamy dry-down.

Eau Fusion

6.4

Biotherm · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Fusion is a fresh, aquatic scent built on citrus, mineral and woody notes; it has been discontinued and is made for women. Citrus notes set the first impression, mineral notes add a cool, clean feel, and woody notes balance it quietly in the background. Fresh, citrus, floral and aquatic accords lead, with green and fruity touches alongside. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Oriflame Midsummer Woman and Alexandria Fragrances Bleu Mémoire have a close profile.

Gold Oddity

8.1

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Zara Gold Oddity is a fresh, citrusy and woody scent built on spicy notes, leather and mineral notes, made for women. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards office and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so although it is made for women, its gender line is not sharp. It has been discontinued. As a whole it carries a fresh, citrus-bright air, while the spicy notes and leather add a leathery, woody firmness. The mineral notes keep it dry and clean, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Beyond and Ungaro Blue have a close profile.

Fleurs et Flammes

7.1

Antonio Alessandria · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Antonio Alessandria Fleurs et Flammes is a feminine scent that sets citrus, green and floral notes against a powdery, creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it suits those who want a scent that stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and leisure leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Bergamot, galbanum and green notes give a fresh, sharp opening, softened a little by summer fruits. The heart centres on lily, rose and carnation, with white blossoms alongside. In the base, musk, soft woods and almond milk leave it creamy and powdery. Santa Maria Novella Lana and Nectar Olfactif Etoile de Bali have a close profile.

Vanilla Salt

7.6

Ellis Brooklyn · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt pairs sea salt with Bourbon vanilla absolute, giving a salty, creamy and sweet fragrance for women. It opens with mineral notes, sea salt and aquatic notes that set a clean, watery ground. At the heart, cream, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft, creamy floral touch. The dry-down settles into musk, Siam benzoin, blond woods and Bourbon vanilla absolute, leaving a warm, woody-sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a feminine scent. Its profile is close to La Bastide des Arômes Ambre-Poudre de Riz (Parfum) and Floral Street Arizona Bloom.

Deep Temptation

8.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Deep Temptation pairs blood orange, saffron and jasmine in a fresh, sweet and spicy women's fragrance. The notes read as one blend rather than in layers. Blood orange brings a fruity brightness, while coriander and saffron add spice. Jasmine softens them, and amber with dark woods adds a sweet, resinous depth. Immortelle, violet leaf and mineral notes give it an earthy, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between daily, leisure and evening wear, with night out and business close behind. Zara Magnificent Black and Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar have a close profile.

Rem Escale à St. Barth

6.6

Réminiscence · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Rem Escale à St. Barth is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. Nothing is known about the seasons or occasions it suits. It opens with iodine, mandarin orange and Italian bergamot for freshness. The heart brings orange blossom, ylang-ylang and mineral notes. In the base, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten it, with musky and salty notes in the background. Powdery and spicy touches run through the accords.

Come to Me

7.6

Alkemia · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Alkemia Come to Me is a floral, sweet fragrance with spicy and creamy touches that lean it towards an oriental warmth, and it is positioned as a women's perfume. The notes read as one whole: candied rose, star jasmine and peach blossom build the floral side, while Mexican vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, and fig and orris root soften the texture. Patchouli, musk and white amber bring warmth and depth, and cashmeran, pheromones and mineral notes give the creamy feel a smooth, slightly synthetic edge. Aristocrazy Intuitive and Reinvēnted Pheromones (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Daisy Skies

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Daisy Skies opens with quince, violet leaf and mineral notes, a fresh, floral and aquatic scent made for women. Voters rate its longevity as weak and its sillage as moderate, so it reads as a light, easygoing scent. It is described as feminine. The first spray is green and cool, with quince and violet leaf, while the mineral notes keep it dry and clear. The heart brings a soft floral touch from violet, jasmine and lotus. Fucus absolute, musk and sandalwood close it with a watery warmth, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Alberto Morillas composed it. Calgon Morning Glory and The Body Shop Oceanus have a close profile.