The Perfume Library

Valaya Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif is a feminine scent that softens a fresh opening of almond, mandarin orange and bergamot with powdery orange blossom and white blossoms. The top is almond, bergamot and mandarin orange; the heart turns to powdery notes, orange blossom and white blossoms. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy finish, while Ambroxan and Akigalawood® add a synthetic shine. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly as feminine and modern. Jil Sander Softly and Rasasi Musk-Naqaya have a close profile.

Misia (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some also see it as classic. As a whole it reads fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Iris, violet and orris root build the powdery floral core, while Grasse rose and Turkish rose soften it. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin keep the sweetness in the background.

28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 28 La Pausa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, woody backdrop, calm and clean in character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed mostly by those nearby. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, office and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. More voters read it as feminine than anything else. The scent is built around French iris pallida. Earthy notes add depth to the iris, powdery notes soften it, and woody notes give it a dry footing. The green and fresh accords keep the whole light. Chanel La Pausa (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Florale have a close profile.

Eladaria

7.1

Creed · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Eladaria is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, peony, Rosa centifolia, lily of the valley and powdery notes bring a soft floral feel. Vanilla, cashmere wood, amber and musk leave a creamy, sweet trail at the base. Xerjoff Accento and Xerjoff Lua have a close profile.

White Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Floris

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris White Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, aldehydes and carnation; violet, rose, jasmine and iris form the floral heart. Powdery notes, musk and amber in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum

8.0

Kenzo · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral built on rose, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Rose and violet form the floral core, while vanilla and almond push the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Amber and white musk lay a warm, soft base underneath, and powdery notes wrap the whole. The accords also carry spicy and woody touches, but the sweet, powdery side clearly leads. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Serge Lutens Louve and Zara Vanilla Vibration have a close profile.

Love, Chloé Eau Florale

7.9

Chloé · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on sweet pea, maté and powdery notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in daily wear, leisure and office settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most see it as a feminine scent. Sweet pea opens with a floral, green freshness, and maté carries that green mood through the heart. Powdery notes take over in the base, settling into a soft, lightly sweet, woody powder. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Trianon Palace Versailles and Chanel 28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Un Matin au Jardin - Lilas Mauve / Purple Lilac

7.0

Yves Rocher · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Lilas Mauve / Purple Lilac is a fresh, floral lilac scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Green notes open the scent with a crisp start, then lilac and powdery notes come forward. Sweet and powdery accords soften the floral character, and balsamic notes sit underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and office use the most chosen occasions. It reads feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Yves Rocher Pur Désir de Lilas have a close profile.

Iris & Néroli

7.7

Jeanne en Provence

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jeanne en Provence Iris & Néroli is a fresh, citrusy and powdery women's scent built around mandarin orange, neroli and orris butter; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; nearly half of voters read it as feminine, with a fair share calling it classic. Mandarin orange, neroli and bergamot give the opening a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, powdery notes, orange blossom and orris butter soften it into a creamy, lightly sweet floral. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood leave a calm, slightly green base.

Madison Soirée

6.7

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Madison Soirée is a feminine floral built on jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia, brightened with aldehydes and tied to a green base by oakmoss. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most lean towards spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most call its character feminine, while some read it as classic or modern. The scent is a fresh, green flower garden: jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia lead, and aldehydes give them a clean sparkle. Powdery notes and a sweet accord soften the florals, while oakmoss keeps the green tone and adds depth. A synthetic edge comes through as well. Montale Jasmin Full and Diptyque Olène have a close profile.

Junoon Rose

7.7

Al Haramain · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Junoon Rose is a sweet, powdery floral that opens with cherry blossom, bergamot and ylang-ylang and softens into rose and heliotrope. The top is cherry blossom, bergamot and ylang-ylang. In the heart, powdery notes, heliotrope, rose and amaretto lead, and the scent leans fruity and gourmand. The base of amber, suede and tonka bean dries down creamy, with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time, and reads mostly feminine. Al Haramain Junoon and Pacha Clandestine for Women have a close profile.

Kimono

7.2

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

d'Annam Kimono is a fresh, floral perfume built on magnolia, silk and rice flour, aimed at women. Magnolia carries the floral core, while silk and rice flour give it a creamy, powdery surface. The lipstick note adds a sweet, cosmetic warmth, and the overall impression is fresh, clean and slightly synthetic. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and see it as a daily, leisure or office scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters find it clearly feminine. Vandini Magnolie and Shanghai Tang Rose Silk have a close profile.

Junoon

7.5

Al Haramain · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Oriental

Al Haramain Junoon is a sweet, powdery floral for women, built on jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and softened by vanilla and musk. It opens with powdery notes, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang. In the heart, tonka bean, rose, iris and jasmine add a creamy sweetness to the floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and heliotrope leaves it warm, powdery and slightly oriental. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most pick spring, winter and autumn, while summer comes last. It suits leisure and daily wear, and evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine.

Aqua Incanta

7.4

Gritti · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Aqua Incanta is a powdery, sweet floral for women, opening with camellia, violet and Florentine iris. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a smaller share. It is chosen about equally for evenings, daytime, leisure and nights out, and less for the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. The top notes of camellia, violet and Florentine iris give a floral opening. The heart holds powdery notes, rose, vanilla and green notes, where vanilla adds sweetness and the green notes lighten it. In the base, ambrette, tonka bean and white musk settle it into something creamy and soft. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum and Aubade Le Parfum have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica

7.5

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica is a fresh, citrusy floral softened by green and powdery tones, a light women's fragrance for spring and summer. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink grapefruit, violet and bergamot for a bright start. Peony and dew drop form the heart, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, iris, powdery notes and woody notes dry it down sweet and softly powdery, with a fruity touch among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine, with some voters finding it modern and others classic. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Guerlain Promenade des Anglais have a close profile.

Lace Garden

6.5

Téo Cabanel · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Téo Cabanel Lace Garden is a fresh floral for women, pairing bright citrus with the creamy sweetness of white flowers such as tuberose and jasmine. Lemon and ylang-ylang give it a bright opening, while tuberose, magnolia, orange blossom and jasmine lead the heart. Green and fruity touches lighten those flowers. In the base, vanilla and benzoin sweeten the scent, and powdery and woody notes form a soft foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable without being loud. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also gets votes for leisure, daily wear and business. Half of voters find it feminine. Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Etoile d'Or

7.5

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Etoile d'Or is a floral, sweet women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings, with a spicy, powdery and faintly smoky side that gives it a dark character. Italian bergamot and lavender open it, and Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose absolute lead the heart. The base brings vanilla, tonka bean and Siam benzoin for sweetness, while clove adds spice and suede and oakmoss give a leathery, animal depth. Powdery notes and musk soften that edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out, with summer last. It reads mainly feminine, with a classic feel too. Nuit Noire and Cuir Cannage have a close profile.

Aurum (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Aurum Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Half of voters call it feminine, with classic and modern following. Lemon and raspberry give the top a fresh, fruity start. The heart is jasmine, orange blossom and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber sweeten and soften it, while woody and powdery notes stay in the background through the dry-down.

Vanilla Wonders

7.9

Spirit · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Spirit Vanilla Wonders is a sweet, creamy fragrance for women that leans towards cooler seasons and relaxed days. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it fits leisure and daily wear best, with some votes for business and evenings as well. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and its value for money is rated highly. It opens soft with butter, milk and powdery notes. The heart turns sweet and fruity-gourmand with vanilla, caramel and raspberry, and the base settles into a creamy warmth of musk, sandalwood and vanilla. The powdery side softens the sweetness. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Eclaire / اكلاير have a close profile.

Musk So Poudrée

7.1

Lattafa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Musk So Poudrée is a women's fragrance that softens a fresh, citrusy feel with a powdery, creamy and sweet character. Floral and powdery notes lead at the top. Powdery notes carry on in the heart, joined by woody notes. In the base, amber and musk settle the scent onto a creamy, warm footing, leaving a clean, slightly synthetic powder impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and fits those who want an easy scent that stays close. Or Liquide Fancy Musk and Nike Urban Musk Woman have a close profile.

L'Eau de Monteil

7.1

Germaine Monteil · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs jasmine and orange blossom with powdery and marine notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and some also see it at the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it modern and others classic. As a whole it reads as a fresh, aquatic floral. Jasmine and orange blossom form the floral core, and the marine notes add a clean, watery lift. Powdery notes soften the edges, while the green, fruity and lightly sweet sides stay in the background. Diptyque Do Son (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Far Away Fantasy have a close profile.

Varensia

7.3

Ulric de Varens · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Varensia is a women's perfume with a floral, fruity character, softened by powdery and woody touches. Mandarin orange and neroli bring a fruity brightness, powdery notes soften it, and woods lay a dry base underneath. Among the accords, the floral and fruity sides lead, while spicy and oriental tones stay in the background and creamy and chypre touches give it a classic feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time while still working for daytime and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic.

Alchimiste - Jasmin Diva

7.7

Jean & Len · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Peau d'Amour

6.8

Starck · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Starck Peau d'Amour is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance, with a fruity side that keeps it light and cheerful. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, a night out, daily wear, evening and business are all close, so it reads as an easy scent for any part of the day. It leans feminine. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange, ginger and raspberry. The heart is a floral blend of lily of the valley, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and rose. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, amber and powdery notes soften and sweeten it. Composed by Dominique Ropion, it shares a close profile with Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and DKNY Red Delicious.