The Perfume Library

Love Don't Be Shy (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and gourmand feel, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, neroli, honeysuckle and orange blossom absolute form a floral frame, with a fruity touch alongside. Marshmallow and amber pull that frame towards a sugary, soft, creamy warmth. The notes read as one whole from start to finish; Avapari Rose Marshmallow and Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse have a close profile.

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

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.

Hypnotic Poison (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Hypnotic Poison is a sweet, gourmand floral for women, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine sambac absolute and orange blossom absolute form the floral heart, while vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into something warm and powdery. Liquorice brings a spicy, faintly smoky edge, and woody and oriental accents round it out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Most read it as feminine. Givenchy Ange ou Démon and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance led by vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear gets a fair share of votes too. It reads feminine. As a whole the scent is sweet and gourmand, with Tahitian, Ugandan and Bourbon vanilla absolutes leading. Mandarin orange and orange blossom lift that sweetness slightly, mimosa adds a powdery softness, and cedarwood gives a woody, faintly smoky base. A spicy, oriental warmth runs alongside.

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

Voce Viva (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Valentino · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that joins the Italian bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger opening to a floral heart of yellow gardenia and orange blossom absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and it suits the office too. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. In the top, bergamot and mandarin orange give a citrus freshness, while ginger adds a light edge. At the heart, yellow gardenia and orange blossom absolute bring a creamy, floral softness. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent and crystallised moss balances that sweetness. Yves Rocher Mon Evidence and Valentino Voce Viva Intensa have a close profile.

Love Story (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Chloé · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chloé Love Story Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with neroli and cape gooseberry, giving a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, stephanotis and orange blossom absolute bring the floral side forward, softened by green and sweet tones. In the base, petitgrain and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine.

Infusion d'Iris Absolue

8.3

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion d'Iris Absolue is a powdery, creamy women's scent in which Italian iris is softened by orange blossom absolute and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than as a top, heart and base. Iris sets a powdery, slightly green ground, and orange blossom adds a floral brightness to it. Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a resinous, creamy warmth, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters call it feminine. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Diptyque Orphéon have a close profile.

Angel Elixir

6.6

Mugler · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Angel Elixir is a sweet, gourmand floral for women that leans towards fall and winter. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while leisure, night out and evening wear are voted about equally. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Pink pepper adds a light spice at the start. The heart holds jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom absolute, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and New Caledonian sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery, warm sweetness.

Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir

8.1

Kenzo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir is a feminine scent that sets floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, powdery texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal votes. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Mandarin orange and raspberry give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and praliné sweeten the scent into a creamy gourmand finish. Rose Ispahan and Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

J'adore L'Or (2023) (Essence de Parfum)

7.7

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built on Rosa centifolia absolute, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. A fresh, green floral character comes first, softened by a sweet, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior J'adior - J'adore L'Or (Parfum Solide) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum.

Secrets d'Essences - Neroli

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as feminine, with some votes for modern and classic. Petitgrain, bitter orange and bergamot open bright and slightly bitter. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom absolute carry the floral side, while musk softens the base. Fresh and green accords dominate, with sweet and powdery touches in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

7.5

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent built around bitter orange, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evenings and nights chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, giving a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and neroli add a floral, gently sweet note. In the dry-down, white amber, cedarwood and white musk soften it onto a woody base. Robert Piguet Blossom and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Jasminum grandiflorum and citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with Jasminum grandiflorum alongside orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute deepen the floral side, while jasmine sambac absolute and mimosa absolute settle the base into a sweet, powdery softness. A green touch keeps the air fresh. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. It reads feminine. Le Couvent Lysandra and Jeanne en Provence Tubéreuse & Néroli have a close profile.

Goldea

6.7

Bvlgari · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Goldea is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity and powdery softness. It opens with bergamot absolute, raspberry and orange blossom absolute, while crystal musk keeps the start light and clean. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang build the floral body and musk softens it. Egyptian papyrus, patchouli, musk and amber leave a sweet, oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or classic. Alexandre.J Oscent Pink and Miro Miro Magic have a close profile.

Vanille Tonka

7.6

Nicolaï · 1997

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nicolaï Vanille Tonka opens with citrus and spice before settling into vanilla, tonka bean and tobacco, a sweet, gourmand scent with a faintly smoky edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair number of voters calling it masculine. Black pepper, aniseed, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, frankincense, carnation and cinnamon keep the floral side wrapped in spice. The base of tonka bean absolute, vanilla absolute and tobacco absolute dries down sweet, powdery and smoky. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar and Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense have a close profile.

Armani Code Luna

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Luna is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bitter orange, pear and Italian bergamot with a floral heart of osmanthus and orange blossom absolute. Citrus and pear lead the top, then osmanthus, orange blossom absolute and belle de nuit flower turn it floral. Cedar, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a softly powdery, woody warmth. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Daily and leisure wear come first, with office and evening use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern.

Flowerbomb Nectar

7.3

Viktor & Rolf · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar is a sweet, fruity floral built around orange blossom, jasmine and vanilla, made for women and suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and blackcurrant, with gun powder adding a slightly sharp edge. The heart is floral, with orange blossom absolute, osmanthus and jasmine sambac absolute. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin pushes it into gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and less for daily wear or the office. Voters mostly call its character feminine, and some find it modern.

Ta'if (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ta'if Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that pairs a green freshness with a powdery, creamy warmth, and it is made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Saffron, date and pink pepper give a spicy, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Taif rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral core. The base of Ugandan vanilla absolute, amber and broom sweetens the scent and closes it on a woody warmth.

Gardénia

8.0

Isabey · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Black Opium Nuit Blanche

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche is a sweet, creamy floral with a gourmand streak, made for women and leaning towards evening wear. It opens with rice steam and Madagascar pepper, soft and lightly spiced. Peony and orange blossom absolute bring a floral heart. In the base, coffee, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and white musk sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Maison Margiela Coffee Break have a close profile.

Parti Pris

7.4

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Parti Pris is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, floral body against a smoky, resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic side too. It opens with orange blossom absolute and tuberose, a bright floral start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Turkish rose absolute soften it. The base builds a woody ground from Turkish tobacco, vetiver and sandalwood, while vanilla and tolu balm add sweetness, and frankincense and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

Le Rivage des Syrtes

7.7

Parfums MDCI · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Le Rivage des Syrtes opens with pineapple, Persian galbanum and orange in a fresh, green, fruity burst, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose and orange blossom; it is made for women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that lead. Close to half of voters call it feminine. The opening pairs the bright fruitiness of pineapple and orange with the sharp green edge of galbanum. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom absolute build a floral body, with Somalian frankincense adding a spicy note. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and ambergris sweetens and softens the whole.