The Perfume Library

Boss Alive (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sets plum, blackcurrant and apple against jasmine and vanilla, fresh and fruity at first and sweet underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and over half of voters call it feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with plum, blackcurrant, apple and cinnamon, fruity with a light spice. In the heart, thyme, Indian jasmine sambac and Bourbon vanilla absolute add a creamy, floral sweetness. Sandalwood, Chinese cedar, Goldenwood® and olive wood form a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Limited Edition and DKNY Be 100% Delicious have a close profile.

Lancaster (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.3

Lancaster · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancaster Lancaster opens with lavender and bergamot and settles into sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla, a floral, spicy women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, coriander and thyme give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and mimosa bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss lays down a woody, sweet, chypre foundation, with powdery and animal tones in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and daily wear close behind. Most describe the character as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Obelisk (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

MCM · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MCM Obelisk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose over sandalwood, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Obelisk wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, and most describe its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, peach, citrus fruits and the green edge of galbanum. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while thyme adds a spicy note. In the base, sandalwood, moss, ambergris and vanilla carry it into a woody, smoky, sweet warmth, with animal and resinous accords in the background. Its profile is close to DKNY Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum).

Gucci Eau de Parfum

8.2

Gucci · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gucci Eau de Parfum opens with orange blossom and heliotrope and settles into cedar, frankincense, vanilla and leather, a floral, spicy and woody women's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It begins with orange blossom and heliotrope, floral and sweet. In the heart, thyme, iris and caraway bring a spicy, powdery, earthy note. The base rests on cedar, sandalwood and frankincense, woody and smoky, with vanilla and musk softening the sweetness and leather leaving a leathery trace.

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.

Granville

7.8

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Granville is a fresh citrus scent where lemon and mandarin orange meet the green, herbal notes of thyme, rosemary and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift from lemon and mandarin orange. The heart turns green and spicy with thyme, rosemary and pine. Sandalwood and black pepper in the base settle it onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Though filed as a women's perfume, voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. and Yves Rocher Temps Frais.

Aliage (1972) / Alliage

8.0

Estēe Lauder · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Aliage / Alliage is a fresh, green chypre that sets citrus brightness against an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and peach, then moves into a heart of thyme, pine, green notes, galbanum, rosewood and jasmine, which gives a green, spicy floral character. Vetiver, musk, myrrh and oakmoss dry it down to a powdery, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It was released as a women's fragrance, though some voters read it as masculine. Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water and Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ananda Tchaï

6.8

M. Micallef · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

M. Micallef Ananda Tchaï is a feminine fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy sweetness and a gourmand touch; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then ylang-ylang, rose, heliotrope and green tea form a floral heart, with nutmeg and thyme adding a spicy edge. The base settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth of vanilla, amber, cedar and white musk. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Ambra & Vaniglia

7.9

Sireta Collection

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sireta Collection Ambra & Vaniglia is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's scent built around Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and Siam benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, eucalyptus and nutmeg, a spicy, slightly fresh start that caramel begins to sweeten. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Indian sandalwood and Texas cedar form a woody base, softened by peach blossom and Somalian frankincense. It dries down to Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and white musk: powdery, creamy and resinous, with an oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Erbario Toscano Vaniglia Piccante / Spicy Vanilla and Réminiscence Vanille Santal have a close profile.

Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light trace. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Most see it as feminine. Mandarin orange and orange open it, with neroli and thyme in the heart and sweet notes at the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with green and fruity touches alongside, and the sweetness settles in gently underneath.

Athena

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Athena is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, and it sits fairly evenly across the seasons. It opens with thyme, cypress, saffron and green notes, a spicy freshness that the fruits soften. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root build a floral, powdery surface. The base sweetens with vanilla, amber and musk, while vetiver and leather add a dry weight beneath that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it suits daytime and evening wear about equally. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Maijda Woman

6.9

Acqua di Sardegna

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Sardegna Maijda Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, with a light character that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and half of voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Mercedes-Benz for Women and Pierre de Velay No. 16. Bergamot, lemon and grapefruit open it with a bright citrus freshness, while lily of the valley adds a soft floral touch. In the heart, peony, magnolia and rose lead; white peach brings a fruity sweetness, and myrtle and thyme add a light spicy green edge. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, white musk and vanilla settles it into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Kalimantan

7.9

Chantecaille · 2010

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Chantecaille Kalimantan is a green, spicy opening that settles into a resinous, woody and faintly smoky sweetness, classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, then moves into Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and cistus absolute. The base is led by oud, styrax, vanilla, cedar and sandalwood, and the accords bring out an earthy, powdery, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, while some see it as classic or masculine. Parfum Satori Satori and Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique have a close profile.

Siam Proun

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Siam Proun pairs yuzu, eau de cologne mint and lavender with the sweetness of amber and orange blossom, a fresh, herbal scent made for women that has been discontinued. Yuzu, eau de cologne mint, thyme and rosemary set a green, fresh line. Lavender and heather soften it towards floral and spicy, while orange blossom and amber add a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Oriental and faintly animal tones stay in the background. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads fairly balanced between the two. Tauerville Tuberose Flash and Potter & Moore Orange Flower and Amber have a close profile.

Herbal Garden

6.4

Hildegard Braukmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hildegard Braukmann Herbal Garden is a fresh, citrusy and green scent, made for women and now discontinued, that suits the daytime of warmer seasons. Mandarin orange and lime open with a fruity, bright lift. In the heart, thyme and basil add a herbal, lightly spicy greenness. Amber and precious woods settle underneath and soften the scent with a woody warmth. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so some read it as sitting between the two. Claus Porto No. 5 Lime Basil and Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte have a close profile.

Al Jana Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

soOud · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

soOud Al Jana Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent, balanced by green, spicy and woody tones. Ylang-ylang carries the floral side, lemon adds freshness, and star anise and thyme give it a spicy, green edge. Sandalwood bark, Virginia cedar and vetiver build a woody base, while tonka bean sweetens it slightly and adds a powdery softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. For a similar profile, soOud Al Jana Parfum Nektar and Sylvaine Delacourte Helicriss are close matches.

Excentrique pour Femme

7.4

Paolo Gigli · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paolo Gigli Excentrique pour Femme is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, made for women and suited to daytime and work. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and the office, with leisure and evening use further behind. It opens with bergamot, jasmine and orange blossom, bright and floral. The heart brings cardamom, tonka bean and thyme, adding a spicy, lightly sweet turn. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood soften it into a woody sweetness.

Le Saline

6.7

Eolie

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eolie Le Saline is a fresh, green and aquatic women's fragrance built around thyme, chamomile and eucalyptus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind; evenings and nights out come second. It is classed as a women's perfume. Thyme, myrtle and eucalyptus give it a cool, herbal, lightly spicy character, while chamomile adds a soft floral note. Patchouli, cedarwood, musk and vanilla settle that freshness onto a woody, gentle base. Erbario Toscano Salis and Bottega Profumiera Shardana have a close profile.

Secret of Beauty

7.5

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Secret of Beauty is a fresh, floral women's perfume that adds fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice. It opens with apple, blackcurrant and plum, giving a fruity sweetness that vanilla and cinnamon soften and warm with spice. In the heart, jasmine brings the floral side forward while thyme leaves a faint herbal note. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and olive tree settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings also well represented. Evening and night-out votes are fewer.

Neroli Neroli

6.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Neroli Neroli is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that suits daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It sits close to the skin: longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays quiet. Most voters choose it for leisure and everyday use, with the office not far behind. It opens with the cool lift of mint, bergamot, thyme and orange. The heart turns softly floral with neroli, jasmine and bitter orange blossom absolute, and musk and sandalwood close it gently at the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Néroli and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Corallo

5.4

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Profumi di Pantelleria Corallo is a fresh, green and floral scent built around caper, green olive and thyme, sold as a women's perfume. Longevity and projection both sit at a moderate level, though the votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. In the character votes feminine leads, with a sizeable share also calling it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of caper, green olive, thyme, rosemary and black olive set up an earthy, spicy greenness. In the heart, jasmine, broom, immortelle and water lily add a floral, aquatic softness. White musk, amber and ambrette seed leave it resting on a smooth, woody base.

Ravissa (Parfum)

6.9

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Mäurer & Wirtz Ravissa (Parfum) opens with bergamot, mint and peach and settles onto myrrh, amber and oakmoss, a floral, green chypre for women that has been discontinued. The top is bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, mint and peach, while thyme adds a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, iris, orchid and carnation give a floral, powdery body, softened by rosewood and stone pine. The base brings myrrh, amber, benzoin, cedar, civet, musk and oakmoss, a resinous, animal and slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, with business and evening use also getting votes. It reads clearly as a feminine perfume. Rochas Femme and Guy Laroche Clandestine have a close profile.

Aromaty prirody - List'ya tomata i chernoy smorodiny / Ароматы природы - Листья томата и черной смородины

6.7

Brocard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brocard Aromaty prirody - List'ya tomata i chernoy smorodiny / Ароматы природы - Листья томата и черной смородины is a fresh, fruity women's scent with a green, floral side. Its longevity and projection are both moderate: it is neither a loud perfume nor one that disappears quickly. It is described as a women's fragrance, and the fresh, lightly sweet character keeps it close to everyday wear. Tomato leaf and mint give it a green start, while blackcurrant and strawberry pull that greenness towards fruity sweetness. Orange adds a citrus lift, and jasmine carries the floral side. Thyme leaves a faint spicy trace, and musk supplies a soft, powdery base.

Hot as Rose

7.4

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green