The Perfume Library

True Story

6.3

Glamfume · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet vanilla and chocolate base. The opening is dominated by citrus: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and ginger. In the heart, apple, jasmine and rose come forward, with ylang-ylang and violet softening the floral side. The base leaves a gourmand sweetness of vanilla, amber and chocolate, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

L'Été en Douce / Extrait de Songe

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Été en Douce / Extrait de Songe is a feminine scent that pairs a green, floral freshness with a powdery, creamy softness; it has been discontinued, but it suits calm days in the warmer seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peppermint and rose, moving into orange blossom water, green hay and linden blossom. The base of osier, white musk and blond woods dries down soft and woody. Overall it feels fresh, sweet and lightly spicy.

Eau Radieuse

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Humięcki & Graef Eau Radieuse is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with aquatic and fruity touches, giving a cool, light impression that suits everyday wear. Italian lemon and mandarin orange zest give it a bright citrus lift. Bamboo sap, green banana peel and rhubarb add a raw, green, slightly tart fruitiness, while peppermint sharpens the coolness. The accords also carry a clean, synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so although it is marketed to women, it sits between the two.

Thé pour un Été

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été is a fresh, citrusy and green feminine fragrance built around lemon, bergamot and green tea, leaning towards summer and spring. It opens with lemon, bergamot and peppermint, a cool and sharp freshness. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and maté sit beside the green tea and add a soft floral touch. Cedarwood and musk settle the scent onto a quiet, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trace. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Fragonard Jasmin Perle de Thé and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Happy Chopard - Lemon Dulci

7.4

Chopard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chopard Happy Chopard - Lemon Dulci is a fresh, green and fruity scent built around bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. It is made for women and suits warm weather and easy daytime wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without fading quickly. Most voters read it as feminine, though a share also find it modern. The top notes of bergamot, primofiore lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright, sharp citrus start. In the heart, shiso leaf and ginger add a green, lightly spiced edge. The base of peppermint and apple cools it down and finishes fruity and sweet. French Avenue Pinnace Oryn and Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim have a close profile.

Nuit Etoilée (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green scent that sets the brightness of orange and peppermint against the resinous warmth of immortelle and fir balsam. It opens with orange and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while angelica seed pulls it towards green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mastic and caraway join floral and spicy tones. The base of immortelle, tonka bean and fir balsam sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though it is a women's perfume, a share of voters find it masculine. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Mint Woman

6.3

Toni Gard · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Toni Gard Mint Woman is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance led by peppermint, mandarin orange and orange. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peppermint, mandarin orange, orange, lemon and maté in a cool citrus burst. Lily of the valley, passion fruit and iris then add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of musk, driftwood, amber and white peach sweetens the aquatic, green feel a little as it settles.

Diabolo Rose

6.8

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Diabolo Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name daily, leisure and business wear as its occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peppermint, rose and Sicilian bergamot, bright and cool. In the heart, tomato leaf adds a green edge while peony, rose absolute and lily of the valley build a floral core. The base of musk, sandalwood, maté and amber softens it into a lightly sweet, woody and powdery finish.

Vertine

7.4

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Vertine is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, peppermint, basil and galbanum, a cool, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, plum, ivy and water lily add a juicy, fruity floral note. The base of cedarwood, musk and tonka bean softens it and settles it into a woody dry-down. Lostmarc'h L'Eau du Dimanche and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Infusion de Rose (2011)

7.2

Prada · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion de Rose (2011) is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets the brightness of mandarin and peppermint against the sweet, powdery softness of rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail well behind. Half of the voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and green throughout. Italian mandarin orange and peppermint give the lift, and Brazilian maté deepens the green side. Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose sit at the centre, adding a sweet, powdery softness. Prada Infusion de Rose (2017) and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose have a close profile.

Violette-Menthe

6.8

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Charles Brosseau Violette-Menthe is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs mint with Parma violet. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall following, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with business a smaller share. Voters read it clearly as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, mint, bergamot and honeydew melon, bringing coolness and fruit. At the heart, Parma violet, jasmine, rose and peony build a green floral core. In the base, caramel, vanilla and musk soften it into something powdery and sweet. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Jovoy Quand? have a close profile.

Pétales de Magnolia

6.6

Houbigant · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Houbigant Pétales de Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity touches softened by a sweet, creamy feel, and it reads as feminine. Peppermint, honey pomelo and nashi pear open with coolness and fruit. At the heart, magnolia, coconut blossom and dried apricot give the floral side a creamy, sweet turn. Sandalwood, tonka bean and musk close it on a soft, warm base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and work. Most see its character as feminine, with some calling it modern. Byredo Mojave Ghost and Gritti Puro have a close profile.

Twisted Peppermint

7.4

Bath & Body Works · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint is a fresh, sweet gourmand that pairs peppermint with vanilla, and it is aimed at women. Snow and peppermint give the scent a cool, green edge, while vanilla, sugar and buttercream soften it with creamy sweetness. Balsam stays in the background. The result reads like a milky, minty candy. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Its cool, sweet profile gives it a soft, everyday character.

Divina Marchesa

7.8

Moresque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moresque Divina Marchesa is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening into a spicy, resinous and smoky warmth. It opens with peppermint, cinnamon leaf, lavender and cardamom, a cool, spiced start sharpened slightly by pink pepper. In the heart, iris, jasmine and white rose add a floral softness, while patchouli and vetiver lay down a green, earthy base. The dry-down of frankincense, sandalwood, amber and musk turns sweet, creamy and resinous. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and towards evening and leisure wear. Most describe its character as feminine. Amouage Reflection 45 and Amouage Opus II have a close profile.

Bridgerton

6.8

Lush · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lush Bridgerton is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang, damask rose and Jasminum grandiflorum form a floral core. Rosemary, sage and peppermint add a green, cool edge to those flowers. The accords also carry sweet and creamy tones, while a spicy touch stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. Fall and winter are picked less often. Its profile is close to La dompteuse encagée and Le Beau Parfum.

Green Tea Intense

7.2

Elizabeth Arden · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Intense is a fresh, green women's fragrance built around green tea, peppermint and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with rhubarb, caraway, bergamot, orange zest and lemon, a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, green tea and peppermint lead, while jasmine and carnation soften the green with a floral note. Musk, oakmoss and amber leave it on a calm, clean base. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet, light trail through the day. Most voters choose it for leisure, business and daily wear, and fewer for evenings or nights out. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) has a close profile.

Parfum Bespoke

7.2

Ozwald Boateng · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ozwald Boateng Parfum Bespoke is a fresh, floral scent with green, sweet and powdery sides, made for women and now discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards evening wear, with leisure and nights out also picked, and it is recommended least for the office. Rose, heliotrope and lily of the valley build a floral frame. Bergamot and peppermint add freshness, while rhubarb leaf brings a green note. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften it. Dior Tendre Poison and Guerlain Nahema have a close profile.

King Kong de Kenzo

7.8

Kenzo · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kenzo King Kong de Kenzo is a floral and green chypre with a sweet, spicy side, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. It is classed as feminine, yet votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and green notes give the chypre backbone, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Banana brings a fruity sweetness, and peppermint and clove add a cool, warm spice. Amber and resins settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Resort

7.1

Etro · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Resort is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, peppermint and clary sage and settles into magnolia and jasmine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it the other way. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus and mint up front. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine make it floral. Musk and patchouli in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly spicy finish.

My Green Summer

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Rocher My Green Summer is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance, light and breezy, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Lemon, lime and bergamot lead the scent; peppermint adds a cool edge, while tonka bean softens the sharpness a little. A fruity touch runs through the accords, but the overall feel stays fresh and green. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some for sport. It suits those who like a simple green citrus. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lemon Fresca and ID Parfums Citrus Verde have a close profile.

9 - Sophie in SoPi

6.3

Made in P!galle · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Made in P!galle 9 - Sophie in SoPi is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built on Vietnamese green mandarin orange, peppermint and Andalusian orange blossom. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though only a few votes back this up, so treat it as a first impression. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. As a whole the scent reads fresh, citrusy and green. The mandarin brings a fruity brightness, peppermint adds a cooling edge, and the orange blossom gives a soft floral note. Its profile is close to Chloé Neroli (2019) and Jo Malone Grapefruit.

Gingerlily Therapy

8.0

The Healing Garden

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Healing Garden Gingerlily Therapy is a fresh women's fragrance that sets the coolness of peppermint, ginger and eucalyptus against the soft floral note of lily. The notes read as a single blend rather than in stages. Peppermint and eucalyptus give it a clean, medicinal freshness, ginger adds a spicy warmth, and lily brings a gentle floral softness. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, softened by floral, fruity and sweet sides, while spicy and fougère touches stay in the background. Its profile is close to Farfalla Optimist / Optimiste and Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street.

Framboise & Menthe Poivrée / Raspberry & Peppermint

6.6

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Entice

7.1

C&A

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

C&A Entice is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on citrus and green notes. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so this impression is tentative. It reads as a feminine composition. It opens with rhubarb, lemon, orange zest, peppermint and bergamot, a cool citrus freshness. Jasmine, carnation and green tea bring a floral, green heart. Oakmoss, white amber and musk soften it at the base. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Intense and L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été have a close profile.