The Perfume Library

Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets a gourmand, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Most see it as feminine. The top is plum, apricot, coconut, pimento and bitter almond, so it opens with fruit and almond sweetness softened by spice. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, rose and jasmine sambac. It closes on vanilla and sandalwood, creamy, powdery and woody. Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lacoste · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pimento and purple freesia, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles into sandalwood and cedar: a fresh, floral, lightly spicy fragrance for women. The top pairs pimento with purple freesia. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine form a floral core. The base of frankincense, Himalayan cedar and Mysore sandalwood turns woody and powdery, while the sensual skin accord adds a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

La Rive Woman

7.0

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Rive Woman is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness, leaning towards daytime wear and the warmer months. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, though fall and winter get votes too. It is chosen mostly for daily, business and leisure settings, with far fewer votes for evening or night out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mainly feminine. The top is apple, freesia and pimento, giving a fresh opening with a light spicy edge. The heart brings hibiscus, jasmine, rose and violet, pushing the floral side forward. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and suede close it on a creamy, woody softness.

KL (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental fragrance for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most find it feminine and classic. It opens with spices, bergamot, orange and aldehydes. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, cinnamon and rose adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sets a resinous, sweet, woody ground, while civet and ambergris add an animal depth. Mülhens Amun and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) have a close profile.

Playing with the Devil

7.2

Kilian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Playing with the Devil is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days best. Blood orange and lychee carry the fruity side, pimento adds a spicy edge to the sweetness, and sandalwood leaves a soft woody base underneath. The overall feel is fresh and floral, finished with a lightly powdery sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Lalique Tendre Kiss and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Spellbound (1991) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Estēe Lauder · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Spellbound is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, rosewood, coriander and pimento, a spicy floral start. Heliotrope, rose, tuberose and jasmine lead the heart, and a base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedar settles it into a resinous, woody, slightly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; they call it feminine and classic. Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cerruti Image pour Femme

7.6

Cerruti · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti Image pour Femme is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit and pimento and dries down to cedar and leather; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pimento, leaves and grapefruit, so citrus brightness meets a touch of spice. In the heart, water mint, carbon and gentian root add a cool, green edge. The base of cedar, leather, birch bark and amber settles into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Atkinsons The Excelsior Bouquet and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Eau de Parfum sets Japanese osmanthus absolute and Indian jasmine sambac in a fresh, citrusy frame, giving a feminine floral scent. It opens with pimento, davana and honey pomelo, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, osmanthus and jasmine lead while water lily softens them. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood grounds the scent in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Santal Cardamome

7.4

Fragonard · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Fragonard Santal Cardamome is a spicy, woody scent built around cardamom, pepper and sandalwood, and it suits casual daytime wear and the cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and it also works at the office. Though sold as a women's fragrance, voters read it as both feminine and masculine. The top opens with pepper, pink pepper and cardamom, a sharp and fresh spice. The heart holds frankincense, laurel and pimento, adding a resinous, smoky touch. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and musk sweeten and soften it, closing on a warm, woody, oriental note.

Live Irrésistible (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets the fresh fruitiness of pineapple over rose and pimento. Pineapple opens bright and fruity; in the heart, rose adds a soft floral note while pimento brings a light touch of spice. In the base, amber and musk sweeten the scent into a powdery warmth, and the fresh, slightly synthetic feel runs through to the end. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and the office. Its character reads feminine. Montale Roses Musk (Eau de Parfum) and Swarovski Aura (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gold (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

DKNY · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Gold Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs jasmine, acacia and Casablanca lily with the warmth of amber, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. A floral, green character leads, with a soft fruity edge. Pollen and pimento add a light spiciness, while frankincense, cistus and Peruvian tolu balm bring a resinous warmth and East Indian patchouli adds woody depth. The oriental side stays sweet rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is voted nearly as much. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with classic and modern next.

Boisé Vanillé

6.7

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Montale Boisé Vanillé is a sweet, floral and woody scent that leans towards fall and winter, and suits evenings and nights out. It opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot, with pimento adding a spicy edge. In the heart, Bourbon geranium and Italian iris come forward, and the base of patchouli and tonka bean sweetens everything into an earthy, smoky, resinous warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Its masculine and feminine readings are evenly split, so it sits comfortably in between. Guerlain Héritage and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

eo01

7.5

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke eo01 is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with apricot, tangerine and cardamom and turns sweeter towards vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with apricot, tangerine, blood orange and cardamom, a bright, fruity and spicy start. In the heart, orchid and iris add a soft, powdery floral note. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and tonka bean leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sundance

6.8

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Sundance is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with light spice and powder; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and pear give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, tuberose and tiaré add a warm floral note, while pimento brings a touch of spice to the sweetness. Sandalwood, tonka bean and iris settle the dry-down into a soft, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Umami

7.1

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Umami is a sweet, floral women's scent built around yuzu, vanilla and osmanthus. It opens with yuzu and vanilla, and in the heart pimento, ginger and osmanthus add a spicy floral note. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it into a woody, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with an earthy tone staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It is mostly linked to leisure and evening wear, and reads as feminine. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Byredo Seven Veils have a close profile.

Nikita

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Slava Zaïtsev Nikita is a floral, sweet women's perfume, with spice and a gourmand softness running through it. It opens with mandarin orange, pimento and ginger, giving a fruity, spicy brightness. In the heart, tiaré and datura bring the floral side forward. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a warm, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is not ruled out. Just over half of voters find it feminine.

Lexington Avenue

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is a sweet, gourmand scent built on roasted almond, crème brûlée and pink peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with fennel, roasted almond and blue cypress, then the crème brûlée sweetness of the heart is softened by pink peony and pimento. Sandalwood and patchouli leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around that gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is marketed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Seven Veils and Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Fraîche Passiflore

6.5

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Fraîche Passiflore is a fresh, green-floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness suits spring and summer days. It opens with tagetes, peach and raspberry, the fruit sweetness kept in check by a green freshness. Pimento, jasmine and passion flower sit at the heart, and musk and sandalwood dry it down onto a soft, woody base. A faint synthetic and gourmand edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto and Dofta Cool Cotton have a close profile.

Perfectly Marvelous

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Perfectly Marvelous pairs jasmine sambac and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with spices and red sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery floral made for women. The floral accord leads, with a green edge beside it. Cashmeran, red sandalwood and resins build a woody, oriental base, while spices and pimento sweeten it and add a little bite. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Half of the voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Floral Curiosities - Angel's Trumpet

8.0

Ineke · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Floral Curiosities - Angel's Trumpet is a fresh, green floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with honeydew melon, leaf green and orange, a light, juicy greenery. In the heart, angel's trumpet meets pimento and cinnamon leaf, so the floral side warms slightly with spice. White musk and Virginia cedar settle the base into a soft, clean ground. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and gently sweet. Most voters pick spring first, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine.

Incanto

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, daily wear and leisure; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and see it mostly as an everyday or leisure scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pimento, plum and peach, which give a fruity, sweet start. Peony, lily and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. Musk, sandalwood and amber settle into a warm, woody base.