The Perfume Library

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum lays a caramel, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, fruity floral; it reads young, feminine and easy for everyday wear. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange. Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetness is softened by sandalwood and amber. The overall impression is sweet, fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Kayali · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. It opens with black cherry, bergamot and raspberry for a juicy sweetness. The heart brings jasmine sambac, damask rose, heliotrope and praliné; in the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and tonka bean absolute build a woody, smoky, creamy ground. Spicy and gourmand accords run through it.

Ôud Bouquet

8.1

Lancôme · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lancôme Ôud Bouquet is an oriental women's fragrance in which a floral, sweet heart is weighed down by spice and wood. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and less to the office or daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share also read it as masculine. It is built on rose, oud, praliné, copaiba wood and gaiac wood. Rose carries the floral side, praliné adds a gourmand sweetness, and the oud and the two woods ground it in a spicy, woody base. The result is heavy and warm, an oriental leaning sweet.

Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81

8.0

Kayali · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 is a sweet, fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, and it sits closer to relaxed days and evenings out than to the office. The top opens with Cripps Pink apple and Italian lemon for a light freshness, softened by freesia and nectarine blossom. The heart turns gourmand with orange blossom, coconut, marshmallow and strawberry. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla cream, praliné and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Hekayat Attar GenZee Marshmallow and Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2012)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, vanilla and amarena cherry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw equal votes, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it feminine. Amarena cherry and praliné carry the sweetness, while violet and orris root add a powdery, floral softness. Aniseed brings a spicy edge and ivy stays in the background. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk wrap everything in a woody, oriental warmth.

Angham / انغام (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Angham / انغام Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand streak, best suited to spring, fall and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, a bright but spicy start. In the heart, lavender and jasmine set the floral side while cocoa and praliné pull the scent toward dessert. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and evening wear are chosen in roughly equal measure, and most voters find it feminine.

Mod Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ariana Grande · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a powdery, fruity scent for women, built on the creamy sweetness of vanilla, praliné and cocoa butter. It opens with musk, plum and pink freesia, a light fruity and floral start. In the heart, praliné and orris butter pull it towards a powdery, gourmand side. The base is led by vanilla and cocoa butter, settling into something creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. Leisure and daily wear are the most common settings, and it reads as feminine and modern. Lattafa Petra and Lattafa Yara have a close profile.

Red Temptation Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Red Temptation Women Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent led by amber, jasmine and saffron. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for daily wear too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine character prevails. Bitter orange and coriander add a spicy brightness, while musk and moss set a woody, powdery base underneath. Praliné sweetens the blend and jasmine carries the floral side. Its oriental build and synthetic touch leave a warm impression. Zara Red Temptation Elixir and Naomi Jon Bite Me have a close profile.

The Wedding Silk Santal | 36

8.0

Kayali · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, suited to spring and autumn days and to evenings out. It opens with white freesia, blackcurrant and champagne, light and bright. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and orange blossom are softened by the sweetness of nectarine and praliné. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, and name nights out and evenings most often, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Orientica Ishraq have a close profile.

Armani Code Satin

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Satin is a sweet, floral and creamy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, pear sorbet and ginger, a fruity freshness. Orange blossom, jasmine sambac absolute and neroli form a floral heart. It dries down to cocoa absolute, vanilla and praliné, a sweet, gourmand base, with patchouli adding some woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads clearly feminine.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Innocent

7.6

Mugler · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Innocent pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with almond and praliné in a floral women's scent that sits between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It is recommended most for fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It suits leisure, evening and daytime wear. It opens fresh with bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart of blackcurrant, almond and red berries adds a fruity sweetness. Praliné, musk and amber settle into a gourmand, powdery, oriental warmth at the base. Mugler Innocent Illusion and Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

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.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.

Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle

7.8

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mauboussin Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built on praliné, rose and white freesia, made for women. It opens with praliné, which brings a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, rose and white freesia add a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. The fresh accord keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily wear, leisure and the office; most see it as a feminine scent. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz have a close profile.

Queen of Life

7.2

La Rive · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Queen of Life is a feminine perfume that sets floral and fruity notes over a sweet, gourmand warmth with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and evening get almost equal weight, and most voters read it as feminine. Pear and blackcurrant make up a fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean turns the scent sweet and gourmand, with patchouli tempering that sweetness slightly. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Tenue de Soirée

7.3

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.