The Perfume Library

Florabotanica

7.8

Balenciaga · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Florabotanica is a fresh, green floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and more than half of voters find the longevity high. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. The scent is dominated by a fresh, green, floral feel. Caladium leaf and mint add coolness, while rose and carnation carry the floral side. Vetiver and amber leave a woody, spicy and lightly powdery base.

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, setting a cool aquatic feel on a green, lightly sweet base. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and lemon, bright and cool. Peony, pink pepper and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Cedar, labdanum and brown sugar close it with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. La Rive Aqua Bella and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Roma (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Biagiotti · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Eau de Toilette is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and mint, then moves through a rose and jasmine heart to a base of vanilla and amber. Blackcurrant and bergamot give the opening a fruity freshness, with mint cooling it slightly. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation builds a floral core with spicy and powdery touches. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent and settle it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good among voters. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most see it as feminine and classic. Boucheron Initial and Chopard Cašmir share a close profile.

Tommy Girl

6.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Many describe it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and apple blossom. The heart of lily, mint, rose and honeysuckle adds a floral, green freshness. Sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine soften the base, with an aquatic, sweet touch running through. Spirit Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine and Miss Sixty Flower Power have a close profile.

Yvresse (1993) / Champagne (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse / Champagne is a discontinued women's fragrance that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a powdery, sweet and lightly spiced floral chypre. Yvresse / Champagne is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and a share also call it classic. It opens with mint, nectarine and peach for a fresh fruit brightness, while aniseed and caraway add a spicy edge. In the heart, cinnamon, lychee, violet, rose and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, amber, vetiver and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, powdery, chypre-leaning finish.

Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa

7.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Réminiscence Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa is a feminine scent that lays a gourmand sweetness over a floral and fruity frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with bergamot, mint and rosemary, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, jasmine and petitgrain. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet finish.

Waterlily Tea Dress (Eau de Parfum) / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress

7.6

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green floral built on neroli and bergamot, with a light aquatic feel aimed at women. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. It opens with neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus note. In the heart, mint, sage and basil add a cool, herbal green edge. Ambroxan and musk soften the base into a clean, simple trail. Aquatic and synthetic tones shape the overall impression. Akro Breathe and Zara Popeline Blanche have a close profile.

La Vaniglia

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bois 1920 La Vaniglia is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mint, mandarin orange, bergamot and pepper, fresh and spicy. Patchouli, ginger and frankincense form a woody, faintly smoky heart. Vanilla leads the base, and the scent settles into a sweet, powdery warmth.

Déjà Le Printemps (2012)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Déjà Le Printemps opens with mint, chamomile and orange blossom and reads as a fresh, green, floral scent that suits spring and summer days. The opening is cool, with mint, chamomile and orange blossom. In the heart, galbanum, grass and clover bring the green, softened by lily of the valley and fig leaf. The base of cedar, vetiver and moss is woody and earthy, and musk smooths it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance, though voters are split between feminine and masculine. Phaedon Lentisque / Spanish Bush and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme

6.8

Kenzo · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme is a fresh, aquatic scent with citrus, green touches and a light floral note, leaning towards everyday wear in warm weather. Pink pepper, mint and mandarin orange open cool and bright. At the heart, lotus and peach add a soft, lightly fruity floral feel. Cedarwood and white musk keep the base clean and simple. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear stand out, while evening is rarely chosen. It reads mostly feminine. Rituals Soleil d'Or and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nature (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Nature Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that sets the freshness of mint and mandarin orange on a green, chypre base of oakmoss and juniper. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and mandarin orange give it a fresh, citrusy start. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral heart. Oakmoss and juniper leave a green, lightly spicy chypre feel underneath.

Escale à Parati

7.5

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Parati is a fresh women's fragrance that most voters pick for summer and spring and for daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits easily in daytime settings such as work and leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine, so it doesn't draw a hard line. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange for a citrus lift. The heart brings red berries, mint, cinnamon and rosewood, a floral, green and lightly spicy blend. Tonka bean in the base softens and sweetens the finish.

Tea Escape

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela Tea Escape is a fresh, floral scent built around green tea, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, pink pepper and bergamot for a citrus-bright lift. In the heart, green tea sits with jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus. Puffed rice, maté absolute and milk soften the base into a creamy, lightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. The feminine character vote leads. Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman and Welton Sencha have a close profile.

Fleur de Bambù

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Fleur de Bambù is a fresh, green and powdery feminine scent built around bamboo sprout, bamboo blossom and mint. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Bamboo sprout and bamboo blossom form a green, lightly floral core, with mint adding freshness. Patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody base, while vanilla and poppy sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Phaedon Coton Egyptien and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Emporio Armani White for Her

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Her is a fresh, green women's fragrance that pairs citrus with a light touch of spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus brightness, while blackcurrant leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, clove and ginger bring spice, balanced by the coolness of mint and fig leaf. The base of blond woods and white musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Her Red and Carthusia Prima del Teatro di San Carlo have a close profile.

Terracotta Voile d'Été

7.9

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Terracotta Voile d'Été carries the coolness of mint and bergamot into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, a sweet, powdery women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, summer and fall, and less so in winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and bergamot open on a fresh note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and white lily build a floral body. The base of vanilla, heliotrope and iris sweetens it and softens it into powder, while pear and carnation add fruity and spicy touches. Earthy and smoky accords stay in the background. Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été and L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Kingdom (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Alexander McQueen · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Alexander McQueen Kingdom Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre-leaning women's scent with a spicy, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh citrus layer of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and mint. Toward the heart, jasmine and rose come forward, while rhubarb and ginger add a spicy, green edge. In the base, musk, amber and oakmoss settle the scent onto a powdery, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Most read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Molinard Chypre d'Orient and Jean Patou Sublime (Eau de Parfum).

Noa Noa (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Otto Kern · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Noa Noa Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, blackcurrant and galbanum with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and patchouli; it is a discontinued women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is spread across daily wear, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find its character feminine and classic. The top carries mint, orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with galbanum sharpening the green side. In the heart, rose, jasmine, heliotrope and sandalwood build a floral, woody balance. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweetens it and leans it toward a spicy, oriental chypre. Romeo Gigli per Uomo and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Asdaaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Asdaaf Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women, pairing cardamom, mint and basil with a floral heart of lavender and honeysuckle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. The top notes of cardamom, mint and basil give a fresh, lightly spicy start. Lavender and honeysuckle carry the floral heart. In the base, jasmine, oud, pepper and saffron lead it into an oriental warmth with a creamy sweetness, while citrus and fruity accords round it out. Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab / امير العرب and Atyab Al Marshoud Marshoud 4 (White) have a close profile.

Niki de Saint Phalle (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Niki de Saint Phalle · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Niki de Saint Phalle Eau de Toilette is a green floral chypre for women, leaning towards fall and winter and towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, mint, green notes and peach. The heart builds a floral base of patchouli, cedar, jasmine and rose, with orris root adding a powdery softness. It dries down to oakmoss, amber, leather and musk, woody, resinous and leathery in feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though spring and daytime wear also draw votes. More than half of voters call it feminine, and many add classic. Halston and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

3 Fleurs

6.5

Parfum d'Empire · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum d'Empire 3 Fleurs pairs jasmine, tuberose and rose with the green coolness of mint and galbanum, giving a fresh floral scent classed as feminine. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters suggest spring and fall, then summer, with winter the least picked season. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine or classic. The white flowers lead: jasmine and tuberose form the floral core, with rose softening it. Mint and galbanum add a fresh, green edge, while white musk gives a powdery smoothness. Sweet, spicy and faintly animal touches stay in the background. Dior Souffle de Soie and Henri Bendel Jasmine & Tuberose share a close profile.

Corpi Caldi

7.4

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Torre of Tuscany Corpi Caldi is a feminine fragrance that sets fruity and floral notes on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and mint alongside blackberry, plum, peach, strawberry and cherry. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cedar sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with some votes for office and nights out. Feminine is the leading character vote. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Missoni Aria Missoni (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Jil (1997) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Jil Sander · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Jil (1997) Eau de Toilette is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that pairs raspberry and red berries with dark chocolate and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with raspberry, red berries, bergamot, lavender, mint and violet. In the heart, fir balsam, dark chocolate, sandalwood and vetiver pull it towards a woody, sweet character, and the base of tobacco, tonka bean, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, night out and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Montblanc Individuel and Pana Dora Velvet Iris have a close profile.

mat;

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma mat; is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, less so evenings. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, juniper berry, parsley and bamboo leaf, a fruity freshness with a green edge. The heart of tea, white rose, mint, water jasmine and lotus turns floral and watery. Crystal musk and reed leave a soft, clean trail. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.