The Perfume Library

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kayali · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and Madagascar vanilla orchid open it; the heart holds vanilla absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and vanilla. In the base, brown sugar, amberwood and patchouli deepen the sweetness while musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is a distant choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear.

Libre Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with saffron, ginger, mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright, spicy start. Lavender and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, honey, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver steadies the sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Legend and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) share 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.

Jasmin Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with gardenia and plant juice, a floral freshness. The heart brings jasmine sambac absolute and the sweetness of almond. The base of tonka bean absolute, precious woods and Glycyrrhiza glabra closes it in a woody, spicy, powdery warmth. Bvlgari Splendida - Jasmin Noir has a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Eau de Protection / Rossy de Palma

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympēa Legend

7.7

Rabanne · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Legend is a sweet, gourmand oriental with floral, fruity and spicy sides, and it reads as feminine. Vanilla, tonka bean absolute and amber build a sweet, creamy base. Date palm blossom and ginger flower add a soft floral touch and a little spice, while salted plum balances the sweetness with a fruity edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night outs and evenings. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too.

So Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher So Elixir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with spice, wood and a faint smokiness running through it. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also suggested. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot opens it brightly. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and damask rose build a floral core, while patchouli, frankincense and tonka bean absolute settle the base into something sweet, woody and powdery. Fruity and oriental touches stay in the background. John Galliano Eau de Parfum and Judith Leiber Night have a close profile.

Splendida - Iris d'Or

7.6

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Splendida - Iris d'Or is a fresh, powdery floral built around violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens green, fruity and sweet, with violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and raspberry. In the heart, mimosa and orris absolute add a creamy, powdery floral softness. Sandalwood, tonka bean absolute and vetiver leave a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Ineke After My Own Heart and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Vanille Tonka

7.6

Nicolaï · 1997

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nicolaï Vanille Tonka opens with citrus and spice before settling into vanilla, tonka bean and tobacco, a sweet, gourmand scent with a faintly smoky edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair number of voters calling it masculine. Black pepper, aniseed, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, frankincense, carnation and cinnamon keep the floral side wrapped in spice. The base of tonka bean absolute, vanilla absolute and tobacco absolute dries down sweet, powdery and smoky. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar and Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense have a close profile.

Sacrebleu Intense

8.0

Nicolaï · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Sacrebleu Intense is a floral, spicy and sweet scent in which cinnamon, jasmine absolute and sandalwood stand out. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly worn in the evening or on a night out. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens with red fruits, bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright, fruity start. The heart builds a floral-spicy body of cinnamon, coriander, carnation, tuberose and jasmine. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean absolute, benzoin and amber settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet warmth.

Come Il Sole

8.0

Bois 1920 · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Come Il Sole is a sweet, woody and floral women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter and in the evening; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity a little stronger. It comes into its own on evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with pink grapefruit, bergamot, cherry and red fruits, a light freshness with a fruity sweetness. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, oud, sandalwood, vanilla absolute and patchouli leave a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

Gorgeous!

7.1

Michael Kors · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Michael Kors Gorgeous! is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that links the brightness of mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot to a creamy heart of Indian tuberose and orange blossom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for a fresh brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac turns creamy and floral, with tobacco faint underneath. In the base, cedarwood, gaiac wood and cashmeran build a woody foundation, and tonka bean absolute deepens the sweetness.

Amaranthine (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine Eau de Parfum is a powdery, spicy women's fragrance that links the freshness of green tea and white freesia to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling into soft vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. It opens light, green and spicy with green tea, cardamom absolute, white freesia and coriander seed. The heart turns floral, with clove, rose, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and condensed milk sweeten it and pull it toward a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto have a close profile.

Luxury

7.8

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Luxury is a floral women's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of bergamot and Egyptian orange blossom absolute to a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean and Tahitian vanilla absolute. Bergamot and orange blossom give it a citrusy, green, fresh start. In the heart, orris absolute and orris root add a powdery note, softened by ambrox. The base dries down sweet and creamy with tonka, vanilla and benzoin, while Muscenone keeps it clean. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, then fall and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its main settings. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Immortelle and Sospiro Vibranna have a close profile.

Sun Parfum

7.3

Jil Sander · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jil Sander Sun Parfum is a feminine scent that sets floral and fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base. Ylang-ylang carries the floral side, while honey and tonka bean absolute make the scent soft, creamy and distinctly sweet. Gourmand and oriental accords dominate, with a fruity touch easing them, and the overall impression is warm with a bright, synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer, spring and fall; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also stretches into evening and night out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Yves Rocher Monoï Eau des Vahinés and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal have a close profile.

Jannat (2008) (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Memo Paris · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Jannat is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, while evening and night out come well behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green, built on bergamot, mandarin orange and Tunisian lemon, with neroli and frangipani adding a soft floral side. Tonka bean absolute and musk pull it toward a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Ambrette de Noir

7.6

Aerin · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Ambrette de Noir is a fresh floral for women, built on rose, jasmine and orange blossom over a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of rose and freesia give a fresh floral opening. In the heart, jasmine, white peony and orange blossom carry the floral line forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean absolute and ambrette seed, while cedarwood and Ambrox leave a soft, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it reads mostly feminine. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and La Rive La Rive Woman have a close profile.

Madeleine

7.2

Masque · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque Madeleine is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose absolute, tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with cumin, chestnut and cream, spicy and creamy. The heart pairs tuberose absolute with Egyptian geranium and cypress for a floral, woody frame. The base of tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla dries down gourmand and sweet. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Zielinski & Rozen Black Vanilla have a close profile.

L'Air du Temps À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Nina Ricci · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that joins the brightness of mandarin orange and petitgrain to a soft floral heart of mimosa and orange blossom. The top opens with a citrus sparkle from petitgrain and mandarin orange. In the heart, mimosa and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery softness. The base turns creamy and gourmand with honey and tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also in reach. Most voters read it as feminine. Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée and Nino Amaddeo La Vie Rêvée have a close profile.

Bendelirious

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Bendelirious opens with cherry candy, champagne and grapefruit, then moves into a powdery orris and violet leaf heart; it is a sweet, fresh women's scent and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with night out close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. The opening pairs the sweetness of cherry candy with the freshness of champagne and grapefruit. In the heart, orris absolute, orris butter and violet leaf add a powdery, floral touch. The base of vetiver, musk, tonka bean absolute and leather balances the sugar with a leathery warmth. Overall it reads fruity, gourmand and slightly synthetic. Hugo Pure Purple and Technique Indiscrète Veloutine have a close profile.

Destin des Anges

7.5

Maïssa · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Destin des Anges is a powdery, creamy gourmand that opens with citrus and sweetens into chocolate and caramel, leaning feminine and towards the cooler seasons. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the most named uses, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, chocolate and caramel together, the citrus freshness melting into the sweetness. Tonka bean absolute and patchouli form the heart, while ambroxan and vanilla absolute settle it onto a soft, creamy base. Fruity and spicy touches run through a generally sweet scent. Its profile is close to Lush Super Milk and Private Mood So Vanilla.