The Perfume Library

Pure Honey

7.1

KKW Fragrance · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Red Roses

7.2

Jo Malone · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Red Roses is a fresh, feminine floral scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and work. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Red rose leads the scent, with lemon adding a citrus brightness. Violet leaf brings a green note, while honeycomb sweetens it softly. Overall it feels fresh, floral and gentle.

The Only One 2

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2 is a floral and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with freesia, pear and red berries, bright and fruity. In the heart, red rose and violet carry the floral side, while coffee adds a gourmand depth as the scent turns sweeter. Patchouli and tonka bean close it with a powdery, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings ahead of daily wear. It reads feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Touch of Woman have a close profile.

Wow! for Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Joop! · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Wow! for Women Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear come up most. Most see it as a feminine scent. It opens with raspberry and rose, while red rose and peony carry the floral, fruity side through the heart. In the base, patchouli, white musk and amber leave it powdery, woody and earthy, with spicy and oriental touches softening the sweetness. Dior Midnight Poison and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc have a close profile.

Diamonds and Rubies (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Elizabeth Taylor · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Rubies Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, spicy and powdery side, suited to women and to evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with red rose, peach and lilac, a floral and fruity start. Jasmine, orchid and spices form the heart, and vanilla, cedar and amber sweeten the base into a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. It reads feminine and classic. Lancôme Poême (Eau de Parfum) and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Coach Love (2023)

7.2

Coach · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Love (2023) is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, made for women and suited to daily wear. It opens with pink pepper leaf, mandarin orange and woodland strawberry, bright and fruity. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, red rose and osmanthus. It dries down on ambergris, cedarwood and benzoin, which turn it sweet, gourmand and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime and leisure wear lead, with the office also getting a share. It reads feminine but modern. Ariana Grande God is a Woman and Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC have a close profile.

Ibiza Love

7.6

Lanoé

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanoé Ibiza Love is a fresh, floral scent softened by fruity sweetness, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with cyclamen, hyacinth and orange blossom, which give a fresh floral start. At the heart, heliotrope, raspberry and red rose add a fruity sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla and musk finishes it powdery and creamy. Gritti Tutù Blanc and Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo have a close profile.

Perpetual Oud

7.5

Zara

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Perpetual Oud is a spicy, leathery scent for autumn and winter evenings, classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and they suggest it for evenings and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, though a fair number lean the other way. Saffron, pepper and leather give it a warm, dry frame. Pear and red rose add a soft, sweet fruitiness, while patchouli, vetiver, amberwood and musk build a woody, oriental base. It reads as one whole from start to finish.

Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, business and leisure come first, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and fruity, with a powdery, woody undertone. Neroli, yuzu and peach bring the brightness, while red rose and lily of the valley build the floral core. Hinoki cypress adds a woody line, and vanilla softens the whole.

Hipster Oud

7.3

Zara

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Hipster Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance built around red rose, orange blossom and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least favoured. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, works at the office too, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. The floral side leads: red rose, orange blossom and lily of the valley give it a powdery, creamy softness. Blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness, while pink pepper and saffron carry the spice. Amber and musk settle it onto a warm, woody and slightly animal base.

Rouge Passion

7.4

Galerie Noémie · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galerie Noémie Rouge Passion pairs a citrus freshness with a floral, sweet and spicy gourmand base, and is made for women. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Fall and winter lead, though all four seasons get votes. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with a place at the office too. It opens on lemon and rum, a fresh, lightly boozy start. The heart holds red rose and red chili, where the floral side warms without turning harsh. A base of musk and candied ginger settles into a sweet, powdery, oriental softness.

Secret de Rochas Rose Intense

6.7

Rochas · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rochas Secret de Rochas Rose Intense opens on May rose, peach and passion fruit, a fresh, fruity-sweet floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. The top pairs May rose with peach and passion fruit. In the heart, rose leaf, osmanthus and red rose keep the floral character going. The base of patchouli, moss, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, creamy, slightly resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Look of Woman by La Rive and Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè have a close profile.

A Rose for...

8.0

Floris · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Floris A Rose for... pairs red rose with oud and iris in a sweet, smoky floral; it is made for women, though its character leans toward the masculine too. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It suits evenings and nights out best, and it is also worn to the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic first, but a fair number find it masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, Darjeeling tea and frankincense. The heart holds red rose, oud and iris, where the rose gains a fruity sweetness against a smoky, resinous backdrop. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and amber give it a woody, oriental warmth.

La Ronde des Fleurs - Rose de Grasse

7.2

Jeanne Arthes · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jeanne Arthes La Ronde des Fleurs - Rose de Grasse is a fresh women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daytime, leisure and business. It reads feminine. It opens with hawthorn and rose water, fresh, green and lightly fruity. In the heart, red rose and white rose bring the floral side forward. The base of sandalwood, white musk and rose absolute leaves it soft and rose-led. Jo Malone Plum Blossom and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde have a close profile.

Illuminare

7.6

Vince Camuto · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vince Camuto Illuminare is a fresh, soft women's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with a sweet, fruity side. It opens bright and fruity with honey pomelo, plum blossom and bergamot. Osmanthus, magnolia and red rose bring a gentle floral heart. Suede, tonka bean, cedarwood and musk settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come further behind. It is an easygoing daytime fragrance for women.

Tasmeem

7.1

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rasasi Tasmeem is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs red rose, gardenia, jasmine and iris with green notes. It opens with green and floral notes. In the heart, red rose, gardenia, jasmine and iris round out the bouquet. The base of moss, woods, musk and styrax sets the scent on a woody footing and softens the sweet florals. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often, while evening and night out get fewer votes.

Rosa Purpurea

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Rosa Purpurea is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, bergamot and blackcurrant, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, red rose, rose absolute and violet lead, while orris concrete adds a powdery softness. Cedarwood, patchouli and white musk close it on a woody, creamy base, with green and sweet touches in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose and Memo Paris Kedu.

Vanderbilt in Red

7.1

Gloria Vanderbilt · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt in Red is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet edge, best suited to spring and summer days. It begins with pear, pink pepper and bergamot: the pear brings a sweet fruit note, while the pepper and bergamot keep it lively. The heart of jasmine, red rose and blackcurrant builds a floral core. Vetiver, musk and vanilla then settle it into a powdery, sweet base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, followed by fall. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Câline Bouquet Pink and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Luck for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Avon · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Luck for Her Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear, opening floral and fruity before settling into a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with red berries, Italian bergamot and red currant, which give it a bright fruity edge. Queen-of-the-night, night-blooming jasmine and red rose carry the floral heart. The base of vanilla absolute, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. Daily and leisure wear come first, while evening and office use trail behind. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon and Rihanna Rogue Love have a close profile.

Fioriscuri

6.9

L'Erbolario

Floral · Green · Spicy

L'Erbolario Fioriscuri is a floral women's fragrance with green and powdery touches over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Caron Violette Précieuse and Floris Zinnia have a close profile. It opens with blue iris, purple iris and red rose. In the heart, hyacinth, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang soften the florals, while tree moss and sandalwood settle into a woody base. The green and spicy accords keep the flowers slightly dry.

Poppy Soma

7.7

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums Quartana Poppy Soma is a floral, sweet perfume for women, with spice, resin and smoke laid over the flowers. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, black gardenia and red rose form the floral core, while red pepper, Sichuan pepper and curry leaf add a spicy edge. Church frankincense, labdanum and styrax pull the sweetness toward a resinous, smoky base, and Tonkin musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a verdict. Its heavy, spiced floral build suits evenings and cooler weather. Buchoed Rosa Nigra and Nōse Day Off have a close profile.

Heaven Sent

6.7

Dana · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dana Heaven Sent opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and apple blossom, moves into a floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine and red rose, and settles on a sweet, powdery base of patchouli and amber; it is a feminine fragrance. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. The start is citrus-bright with lily of the valley, then heliotrope and iris add a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk hold the floral sweetness on a woody, spicy ground.

Rose de Grasse Rouge

7.7

Aerin · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Rose de Grasse Rouge is a fresh, powdery rose scent made for women, leaning towards spring and easy to wear from daytime to an evening out. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share of votes too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Daily wear, nights out and leisure time come first, with business settings close behind. It opens fresh with violet leaf and rose water, then moves into a floral heart of Rosa centifolia and red rose. In the base, honeycomb sweetens the scent while musk leaves a soft, powdery finish, and a spicy touch keeps the rose from turning too sugary. L'Occitane en Provence Rose and Jo Malone Red Roses share a close profile.

Royal Mystery

7.5

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Swiss Arabian Royal Mystery is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, lightly powdery character, offered as a women's fragrance. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so that judgement is tentative. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. The top opens with juicy melon and pear. Red rose, rhubarb and freesia bring a floral weight to the heart, with a spicy edge running through it. Musk, patchouli and amber soften the base and leave it sweet and powdery. Its profile is close to Mango Giornata Perfetta and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris.