The Perfume Library

82 perfumes

Esquel

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Esquel is a discontinued women's perfume that wraps fresh citrus in spice and resin, settling into a sweet, woody floral. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though plenty pick winter too. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Voters mostly call it feminine, though some read it as masculine. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lemon and myrtle for a fresh start. The heart brings rose, cinnamon, iris and orange blossom, with pink pepper adding spice. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten while vetiver, patchouli and musk form a woody foundation.

La Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Rabanne · 1985

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne La Nuit Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy and woody chypre that sets the brightness of myrtle and lemon against civet, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued and is a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead. The top opens fresh and spicy with myrtle, artemisia, lemon, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, pepper, jasmine, rose and peach add a soft floral note. The base of civet, oakmoss, cedarwood, leather and patchouli turns it animalic, leathery and woody. Rochas Femme and Daniel Hechter Caractère have a close profile.

Gem (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Peach and plum give the opening a fruity sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build the floral core; the base of vetiver, amber and oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer stays in the background. Most read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Diva and Rochas Femme.

The Nuptial Bouquet

7.2

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons The Nuptial Bouquet opens on lily of the valley, freesia and myrtle, a fresh, green and floral scent made for women and for easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Lily of the valley comes first, then freesia, myrtle and violet leaf give it a cool, green floral character. In the base, sandalwood and white musk soften that freshness and add a light woody warmth. Citrus and a spicy touch round out the accords.

Eau Sublime

7.1

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Eau Sublime is a powdery, lightly sweet women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of mandarin and lemon to a floral heart of lily, rose and ylang-ylang. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays soft and close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear leading. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of red mandarin orange, lemon, neroli and lime leaf give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, lily, rose, myrtle, lily of the valley, hyacinth and ylang-ylang build a full floral core. The base of iris, vanilla and white musk carries it into a powdery, gentle sweetness. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Salvador Dali Eau de Dali have a close profile.

Emporio Armani Night for Her

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for Her is a fresh, fruity floral built around cranberry, blackcurrant and peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with cranberry, hawthorn, blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, freesia, lily of the valley and magnolia soften it into a floral. Sandalwood, patchouli and white musk settle the base into something sweet, powdery and lightly woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Chopard Mira-Baï and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Patchouli Ancien

7.5

Les Ecuadors · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien is a sweet, woody patchouli scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suited to leisure time and evenings out. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter clearly dominate the votes, while summer stays in the background. Though it is described as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Cedar, myrrh and myrtle sit in the top, with patchouli present from the start. In the heart, sandalwood and tree moss accompany the patchouli, and in the base vanilla and musk soften it. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, earthy and lightly smoky, with resinous and leathery accords behind. Honoré Payan Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique and Jehanne Rigaud Patchouli Premier have a close profile.

Classica Donna (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Acqua dell'Elba

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua dell'Elba Classica Donna Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits daily wear and relaxed leisure hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither a quiet skin scent nor a room-filling one. Most voters place it in daily and leisure use, and some wear it at the office. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Mediterranean undergrowth, cistus and myrtle give it a green, lightly resinous freshness, which orange backs with a citrus lift. Jasmine and gardenia form the floral heart, with aquatic and fruity touches in between. Sweet, powdery and creamy accords soften the whole. Dior Pure Poison and Xerjoff Accento have a close profile.

Maijda Woman

6.9

Acqua di Sardegna

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Sardegna Maijda Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, with a light character that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and half of voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Mercedes-Benz for Women and Pierre de Velay No. 16. Bergamot, lemon and grapefruit open it with a bright citrus freshness, while lily of the valley adds a soft floral touch. In the heart, peony, magnolia and rose lead; white peach brings a fruity sweetness, and myrtle and thyme add a light spicy green edge. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, white musk and vanilla settles it into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Jardin Blanc

7.3

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin Blanc is a fresh, green floral built around tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, made with women in mind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly call its character feminine, then classic. It opens with mandarin orange, leaf green and myrtle, which give a fresh, green start. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side, while clove adds a touch of spice. The base of musk, oakmoss and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

Histoire d'Eau

7.0

Mauboussin · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau is a discontinued feminine fragrance, floral and spicy in character, that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and name evening and daily wear as its main uses. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It reads feminine, with a classic feel behind that. It opens with mandarin orange and ylang-ylang, then moves into a heart of nutmeg, pepper and cardamom. The base holds myrtle, leather, amber and musk. The floral and fruity side is softened by sweetness and settles into a woody, resinous warmth. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Jul et Mad Amour de Palazzo have a close profile.

Lavande (2019)

7.7

Fragonard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Lavande (2019) pairs lavender and jasmine with the green freshness of myrtle and clover, a fresh, floral scent aimed at women. The top is absinth, clover and myrtle, opening green, airy and faintly citrusy. Jasmine, gentian and lavender lead the heart. Iris, musk and rosewood in the base settle it into a powdery, creamy softness over a light woody floor, with the sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and sport getting a share too. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number lean the other way. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Pierre Guillaume Shermine have a close profile.

Sensuale

6.7

Intimissimi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Intimissimi Sensuale is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy warmth; it leans towards everyday wear and has been discontinued. Orchid and lotus carry the floral freshness, while myrtle adds a slightly green edge. Amber and vanilla bring the sweetness and oriental warmth; woody and powdery touches sit alongside, and a synthetic sheen stays in the background. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as quiet. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then at work, with evening and night out chosen less often. DKNY Pure DKNY - Vanilla / A Drop of Vanilla and Zara Amber Vanilla have a close profile.

Le Saline

6.7

Eolie

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eolie Le Saline is a fresh, green and aquatic women's fragrance built around thyme, chamomile and eucalyptus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind; evenings and nights out come second. It is classed as a women's perfume. Thyme, myrtle and eucalyptus give it a cool, herbal, lightly spicy character, while chamomile adds a soft floral note. Patchouli, cedarwood, musk and vanilla settle that freshness onto a woody, gentle base. Erbario Toscano Salis and Bottega Profumiera Shardana have a close profile.

Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок

8.2

Brocard

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brocard Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок is a fresh, green floral for women, pulled together by a chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. It opens with hyacinth and green leaves, then moves into a crowded floral heart of magnolia, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, cocoa and vanilla softens it into a powdery, creamy, slightly spicy chypre. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs L'Original (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Gardenia have a close profile.

Kiss me quick

6.5

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Kiss me quick is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus against sweet white flowers, with a light spicy edge. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange, orange leaf and palmarosa, giving a fresh, green citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, champaca and frangipani bring a floral, slightly fruity sweetness. The base of nutmeg, myrtle, elemi resin and cedarwood settles it onto a spicy, resinous and woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Its fresh, floral build places it among women's fragrances. Tuttotondo Mirto and Hermès Eau des Merveilles (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Musc

6.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Narciso Rodriguez Oud Musc is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that links the dry brightness of myrtle and black pepper to the warm depth of musk, frankincense and oud. It opens with myrtle and black pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Musk comes forward in the heart and softens the scent, then frankincense and oud take over, settling into a woody, resinous, oriental warmth. The sweetness never dominates; it stays balanced against the spice and wood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its warm, resinous build suits cooler days and evening wear. Those after a similar profile could also look at Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Al Rehab Musk Makkah.