The Perfume Library

Vanille Abricot

7.3

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1994

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, with winter and summer not far behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens on jackfruit, apricot and papaya, a juicy fruity start. Rock sugar adds sweetness in the heart, and vanilla takes over in the base. The fruity and gourmand accords blend with a powdery, creamy softness. M. Asam Aprikose Vanille / Apricot Vanilla and Philosophy Apricots and Cream have a close profile.

Provocative Woman

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman is a feminine fragrance where quince, peach and raspberry meet a fresh floral base that turns woody with sandalwood and cedar. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with quince, ginger, lotus, peach and raspberry, fruity and lightly spicy. Apricot, orchid, papaya and freesia carry the floral sweetness through the heart, then white tea, sandalwood, cedar, hinoki wood and amber settle into a woody, powdery warmth. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Goldea Blossom Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bvlgari · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green rose, floral and lightly fruity with a sweet edge, made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without pushing itself forward. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with violet leaf, papaya and jasmine absolute, light, green and fruity. The heart of rose leaf, rose, rosebud and lily of the valley feels like a floral garden. In the base, Bulgarian rose absolute softens into white musk and ambergris. Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée and Caron Délire de Roses have a close profile.

Sunset Heat

6.9

Escada · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Sunset Heat is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with lemon, papaya, pineapple and mango, a juicy, citrusy freshness. Peach carries the fruity sweetness through the heart, and hibiscus, coconut and sandalwood in the base soften it into a floral warmth.

Chocolat Bàmbola

6.7

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Chocolat Bàmbola is a fresh, floral perfume for women that turns sweet and gourmand as it settles; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango and papaya, which give it a fruity brightness. Cherry blossom and chocolate form the heart, bringing the floral side toward something sweeter and more gourmand. Blue wattle sits at the base. Aquatic and green touches keep the whole thing light rather than heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Animagical Woman

5.6

Puma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Puma Animagical Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light, easygoing and feminine character, and it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a modest presence. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with the office a comfortable fit too. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and lemon, then turns to water lily, freesia and papaya for an aquatic, fruity floral heart. Chocolate and sandalwood in the base add a sweet, lightly gourmand finish. The overall impression is fresh and watery before it sweetens. Puma Create Woman and Escada Sunset Heat have a close profile.

Rockin' Rio (2012)

6.0

Escada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Rockin' Rio (2012) is a fresh, sweet, fruity women's scent that leans towards summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer, with spring in second place. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though some choose it for a night out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it reads as feminine and modern. It opens with tangerine, coconut, pineapple and papaya, like a tropical fruit basket. In the heart, cotton candy and peach sweeten it further. Sandalwood and musk leave a soft base underneath. A fresh, citrusy and floral feel runs behind the sweetness. Escada Rockin' Rio (2005) and Escada Sunset Heat have a close profile.

Rockin' Rio (2005)

6.2

Escada · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Rockin' Rio is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, papaya and pineapple give the opening a bright, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, cane sugar and peach bring the sweetness. In the base, musk, coconut and sandalwood soften the scent. Fresh and floral accords keep the sugary structure light, while a synthetic tone sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. Escada Rockin' Rio (2012) and Escada Sunset Heat have a close profile.

007 for Women III

6.5

James Bond 007 · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

James Bond 007 007 for Women III is a sweet, fruity women's scent that most voters pick for autumn, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Autumn leads, while winter, summer and spring sit close together. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Papaya and pineapple open with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, frangipani and a solar note add a creamy floral feel. Siam benzoin, sandalwood and patchouli close it with a warm, gourmand base. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal have a close profile.

Paradise Passion

6.5

Naomi Campbell · 2005

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Paradise Passion is a fruity floral for women that opens on papaya, mango and mandarin orange and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top notes of papaya, mango and mandarin orange give a fresh, juicy fruit character. In the heart, heliotrope, violet and iris add a floral, powdery side. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood turns it sweet, while the aquatic and oriental accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear are the favoured uses. It has been discontinued. Lancôme Trésor and Zara Black Amber have a close profile.

Amazonian Wild Lily (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

The Body Shop · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop Amazonian Wild Lily Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets Amazon lily and white orchid in a fresh, green, lightly aquatic frame; it has been discontinued. It opens with leaves and papaya, which give a green, fruity freshness. The heart carries Amazon lily and white orchid, with the floral side softened by a citrusy, slightly sweet touch. In the base, woods and white iris stay in the background, and the whole stays light and clean. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Givenchy Jardin Précieux and DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tropical Punch

7.4

Escada · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Tropical Punch is a fresh, sweet fruity scent led by freesia, guava, papaya and passion fruit, made for women and now discontinued. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use and leisure. Those who voted on character mostly call it feminine and modern. It opens with hibiscus and freesia adding a floral touch, while guava, papaya and passion fruit bring a tropical fruit sweetness. The heart holds dragon fruit, jackfruit and pomegranate. In the base, white musk and Chinese white peach soften the scent. The accords stress a fresh, citrusy and slightly synthetic fruity feel. Escada Sunset Heat and Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Halle Pure Orchid

6.9

Halle Berry · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Halle Berry Halle Pure Orchid is a fresh, floral women's perfume with fruity, sweet and powdery touches, and it has been discontinued. The top holds lemon, cactus blossom and papaya, so the first impression is bright and fruity. Star anise, orchid and blackberry cream follow in the heart, moving the scent toward floral and gourmand. The base of sequoia, patchouli and tonka bean closes it on a woody, powdery sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as feminine. Ghost Sweetheart and Miro Darling have a close profile.

Love Generation Pink

6.1

Jeanne Arthes · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jeanne Arthes Love Generation Pink is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance that suits relaxed spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, mandarin orange, pineapple and Piña Colada, a fresh, citrusy and sugary fruit mix. In the heart, papaya, hibiscus, jasmine and peach add a floral sweetness, and sandalwood at the base softens the fruity build. The accords also lean gourmand and slightly synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads modern and feminine. Escada Sunset Heat and Yoppy Rocking Glam have a close profile.

Blanc de Sisa

7.4

Simimi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Simimi Blanc de Sisa is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, creamy gourmand layer, suited to both daytime and evening wear across the seasons. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer are close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, with office and night-out use further back. It opens with sugar cane blossom, papaya, orange blossom and mango, giving a sweet fruity start. In the heart, magnolia, vanilla and almond soften it towards a powdery, creamy feel. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber joins more vanilla. Lattafa Yara and Katy Perry Meow! have a close profile.

Spirit of Joyful Splash

6.4

Spirit · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Joyful Splash is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens on papaya, pineapple and lemon, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without dominating a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind. It has been discontinued and reads clearly feminine. The opening is bright and sweet, with papaya, pineapple and lemon giving it a citrusy, juicy start. In the heart, raspberry, peach and European white water lily add a soft floral, fruity layer. It dries down to musk, sandalwood and crystal amber, a warm and gentle base.

Eau d'Amouage

7.3

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Amouage Eau d'Amouage is a fruity, floral scent that settles into a woody, sweet and lightly spicy base, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings only give a rough idea. Peach, papaya and mango open it fruity and fresh. In the heart, peony, magnolia and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood, musk and amber give the base a woody, sweet, oriental depth. Anfas Salam and Bond No. 9 West Side have a close profile.

Rosé Rush (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Paris Hilton · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Hilton Rosé Rush Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around rose, lychee and neroli. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the small number of votes means these figures are only a rough guide. Cedarwood, amber and white musk leave a soft trail on the skin through the day. It opens with rose, lychee and neroli, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, peony, May rose and papaya soften the florals with fruit. The base of cedarwood, amber and white musk settles into something calm and smooth. The fresh accord carries a slightly synthetic sheen.

Fizzy Energy

6.4

Adidas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Adidas Fizzy Energy opens with apple, pineapple and grapefruit, a fresh, fruity scent made for women and suited to light, easygoing wear. The top notes are apple, pineapple and grapefruit, so the citrus and fruity side leads. In the heart, papaya, jasmine and camellia soften it a little, while woody notes and musk stay in the background at the base. The overall feel is fresh, aquatic and green, with only a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades quietly. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then sport and the office. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to French Avenue Pinnace and Ahmed Al Maghribi Zeleny.

Dynamic Life for Her

4.8

Esprit · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Esprit Dynamic Life for Her is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by fruity and green touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, though that view rests on only a handful of votes; nothing is recorded on sillage, season or occasion. Its light, sweet build points it towards women. It opens with papaya, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. The heart fills with rose, jasmine and orchid in a soft floral way, then the scent dries down into the warmth of musk, sandalwood and white amber. A green, slightly synthetic note runs alongside the accords. Lancôme Miracle Blossom and Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild have a close profile.

Elysium

7.7

Clarins · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clarins Elysium is a sweet women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity start of honeydew melon, dewberry and papaya to a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. The top is led by honeydew melon, dewberry, linden blossom and papaya, so the scent opens fresh and fruity. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, freesia, rose and lily of the valley build a floral garden feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, osmanthus and cedar softens the sweetness and leaves a lightly resinous, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin with a reasonable trail. Elysium is presented as a women's perfume, and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires and Paris Hilton Paris Hilton have a close profile.

Calyx Sheer Exhiliration

7.3

Prescriptives · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prescriptives Calyx Sheer Exhiliration is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance, with green and fruity touches that keep the impression light and lively. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that only a rough guide. It is presented as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, guava, mango and grapefruit, with papaya rounding out the fruit. Rose, lily, neroli and jasmine form a floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody, green base. Calvin Klein CK One and The Body Shop Beleaf have a close profile.

CK In2U Pop for Her

5.7

Calvin Klein · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK In2U Pop for Her is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around lime, blackberry and papaya; it dates from 2008 and has been discontinued. The citrus and fruit lead the way: the tartness of lime is softened by sweet blackberry and papaya, while plum blossom adds a light floral touch. Vanilla and woods stay in the background, giving a gentle sweetness and some body. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and playful. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Voters find its longevity moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative reading. Its light, fruity character sits closer to casual daily wear. Roberto Ugolini Marzocco and Cacharel Amor Amor have a close profile.

Ambush (1997)

5.9

Dana · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dana Ambush is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without projecting far. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens fresh and fruity with sage, kiwi, bergamot, papaya, lavender and lemon. The heart turns floral with passion fruit, rose, carnation and geranium. Praliné, vanilla, tonka bean and heliotrope sweeten the base and close it on a spicy, oriental warmth.