The Perfume Library

Rain

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Rain is a fresh, green, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs clementine, woodland strawberry and grass with a rain accord; it has been discontinued. The top is clementine, woodland strawberry, grass and cypress, with fruity sweetness kept in check by a green coolness. The heart brings rain accord, sunflower, orchid and passion fruit, tilting the scent toward floral and aquatic. Tree moss, musk, amber and teakwood settle underneath as a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Clean Rain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Terre d'Iris

7.3

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Terre d'Iris is a feminine scent that sets the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and orange against the powdery, earthy depth of orris butter; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and bitter orange in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and rosemary lend floral and green notes. The base of patchouli, orris butter and tree moss settles it into a woody, powdery, earthy finish. Xerjoff Irisss and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Nùr Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Nùr Eau Fine Eau de Parfum pairs chamomile, cedar and Russian leather in a powdery scent that balances floral and leathery sides, made for women. Chamomile and lemon give it a light, fresh start, while apricot adds a fruity sweetness. Russian leather and cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody, smoky base, and Bourbon vanilla brings a powdery, resinous softness. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Jacques Zolty Sparkling Sand and Kemi Luna have a close profile.

Central Park West

6.2

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Central Park West is a floral, green women's fragrance, softened by powdery and creamy undertones. It opens with ylang-ylang, black pepper and narcissus, the pepper giving the flowers a spicy edge. The heart brings orris root, gardenia, jasmine and linden tree, and the scent drifts towards a fruity, sweet tone. The base of tree moss, musk, white oak and vetiver settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Hermetica Dry Waters - Megaflower and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.

Stoned

8.4

Solange Azagury-Partridge · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Solange Azagury-Partridge Stoned is a sweet, floral perfume for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most people read it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot and rose, moves into tree moss, labdanum and jasmine, and settles on musk and Bourbon vanilla. Floral and sweet accords lead; gourmand, spicy, powdery and creamy tones soften it, while resinous and smoky sides add depth.

Santa Subita

6.8

Technique Indiscrète

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Technique Indiscrète Santa Subita is a warm, sweet and resinous woody scent for women, built around sandalwood, cedar and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with the bright citrus of orange, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli set an earthy, woody base. The base of tree moss, vanilla, musk and benzoin sweetens it and settles into a powdery, faintly smoky warmth.

Somerset Meadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with dew drop, bergamot, blackberry bud and ivy, so citrus and green tones lead. In the heart, water lily, peony and plum blossom add a light floral, fruity touch. Willow, musk and tree moss soften the green character at the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, office and leisure. It mostly reads feminine. The Body Shop British Rose and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer have a close profile.

Chelsea Flowers (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chelsea Flowers Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral led by magnolia, rose and white hyacinth, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. It unfolds as a single, flat bloom: magnolia, rose, mimosa, white hyacinth and white peony form the floral bouquet. Sandalwood, musk, vetiver, tree moss and white oak lay a soft, woody base beneath it. Fresh and floral accords dominate, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most see its character as feminine and modern. Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 and Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria have a close profile.

Catalyst (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Halston · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Halston Catalyst Eau de Toilette is a floral chypre for women that leans towards fall and spring and suits nights out and evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot, gardenia and hyacinth, a fruity freshness set over a floral base. In the heart, jasmine, rose, tuberose and orange blossom lead, while narcissus and orris root add a powdery edge. It dries down to oakmoss, sandalwood, vanilla and amber, which give the chypre structure a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. Revlon Enjoli and Chloé Chloé (1975) Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Patchouli Ancien

7.5

Les Ecuadors · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien is a sweet, woody patchouli scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suited to leisure time and evenings out. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter clearly dominate the votes, while summer stays in the background. Though it is described as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Cedar, myrrh and myrtle sit in the top, with patchouli present from the start. In the heart, sandalwood and tree moss accompany the patchouli, and in the base vanilla and musk soften it. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, earthy and lightly smoky, with resinous and leathery accords behind. Honoré Payan Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique and Jehanne Rigaud Patchouli Premier have a close profile.

Pavlova (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Cantilène · 1976

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cantilène Pavlova Eau de Toilette is a powdery, chypre-leaning floral, moving from a green, citrusy opening to a resinous, woody base, with a classic, feminine character. It has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most describe it as feminine and classic. No season clearly dominates, though spring and fall edge ahead. It is chosen for nights out, daily wear and evenings. It opens with blackcurrant, galbanum and bergamot for a green, fruity freshness, joined by hyacinth. The heart is a crowded floral of orchid, jasmine, tuberose, iris, rose and narcissus. In the base, tree moss, sandalwood, benzoin and musk sweeten it and dry it down warm and powdery.

Moss Gown

8.2

Providence Perfume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Providence Perfume Moss Gown is a women's fragrance that carries the green, earthy side of tree moss, cedarwood and violet leaf into a floral chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present on skin for hours without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear and suits evenings too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits between the two. Green and fresh accords lead. Violet leaf and tree moss bring a cool edge, while sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody base. Rose, mimosa, lilac, narcissus and chamomile add a sweet floral note, and spicy, resinous touches keep it soft but balanced. Tom Ford Vert de Fleur and Annette Neuffer Chyprette have a close profile.

Nùr Parfum Nektar (Extrait)

7.8

soOud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

soOud Nùr Parfum Nektar is an Extrait de Parfum for women that sets a sweet, gourmand core against leathery, smoky and resinous tones, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick it for evening or a night out, while leisure wear gets fewer votes. Its dense build suits crowded, cooler evenings. Apricot and lemon give a fruity sweetness, while chamomile and orris root pull it towards a powdery, floral softness. Bourbon vanilla and musk lay a creamy base, and Russian leather, frankincense, cedar and tree moss add a smoky, resinous, woody depth.

Before the Rainbow (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Fine'ry · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Fine'ry Before the Rainbow Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs bergamot and salt with the green touch of tree moss. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that its light, clean profile is aimed at women. Citrus and fresh accords lead: bergamot gives a bright, slightly bitter lift that salt cools down, while the air accord adds an open, airy feel. Tree moss brings a green, earthy depth but stays in the background, keeping the scent light.

Grain de Folie

7.2

Grès · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Grain de Folie is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and green florals, and although it has been discontinued, it suits light, everyday wear. It opens with kumquat, clementine and Palestinian sweet lime in a bright citrus layer, while rhubarb adds a sharp green edge. At the heart, white peony, stephanotis and basil blossom keep the florals crisp. In the dry-down, tonka bean, tree moss and musk soften everything. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Penhaligon's Luna 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.

Toy

6.3

Moschino · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and violet. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. These ratings rest on only a few votes. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with bergamot, Italian mandarin orange, juniper berry and cardamom, fresh with a light spice. The heart brings violet, lavender, nutmeg and eglantine rose into a green, floral middle. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, while cedarwood, sandalwood, acacia wood and tree moss give it a woody floor.

agDlenawrikm

6.0

Ikiryō · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ikiryō agDlenawrikm is a green, powdery floral for women, with earthy and spicy touches that keep it from turning plainly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though winter and summer follow close behind. It is seen as suited to leisure, evenings, daily wear and the office alike, rather than tied to one setting. Damask rose and May rose set the floral core, while lily of the valley and white tea lighten it. Lemon and chrysanthemum add a green freshness, coriander brings a little spice, and patchouli with tree moss gives an earthy depth. White musk softens it all into a creamy base.

Berlin Mornings

6.6

Hoermanseder · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Voters place it mostly in leisure, then daily and office settings; some also pick it for sport, while evening and night-out use stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. Fresh, citrus, floral and green accords lead, with a fruity and synthetic edge alongside. The top opens with pineapple, blackcurrant, apple, bergamot and rose. Patchouli, juniper, jasmine and birch form the heart. In the base, vanilla, musky notes, amber and tree moss soften the scent.

Nouez Moi

6.7

House of Sillage · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

House of Sillage Nouez Moi is a women's perfume that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a floral, earthy chypre character. Most voters pick autumn and winter for Nouez Moi, and evening and night-out wear outweigh leisure and daytime. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. Most see it as feminine, while some read it as masculine. Sicilian bergamot, pink pepper and Indian cardamom give it a bright, spicy opening. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the heart, and tree moss, white musk and Indonesian patchouli ground it in a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base. Sweet and oriental touches soften the chypre edge.

Mystère / Secret

7.5

Nóvaya Zaryá

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nóvaya Zaryá Mystère / Secret is a sweet, smoky women's fragrance where amber and patchouli are softened by violet. Amber and patchouli lead, coriander adds a spicy warmth, and violet and tree moss balance the floral and woody sides. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as a single whole. Floral, sweet, spicy, woody and resinous accords come together in an oriental style. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. As a fragrance for women, its dense, warm and smoky character suits cooler days best. Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) and Casamorati 1888 have a close profile.

Mini Fashion

5.5

Ulric de Varens · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens Mini Fashion is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery blend of citrus and flowers, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and freesia, bright and lively. In the heart, violet, white blossoms and peach balance the floral side with a soft fruitiness. Vanilla and tree moss in the base sweeten it and settle it into a powdery calm, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the overall feel airy. Longevity is rated moderate, though with few votes the picture is tentative. It suits those looking for a light, youthful women's scent with a clean character for daytime wear. Hugo Boss Boss Orange Sunset and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Shakti

7.2

Gather Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume Shakti is a fresh yet warm scent for women, led by blood orange, ylang-ylang and amber. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. Blood orange and spices bring a bright citrus and spice lift, while ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. Vanilla and amber sweeten and warm the composition, and cedarwood and tree moss give it a woody, earthy, green footing. The overall impression balances fresh, floral and oriental.

Babe (Cologne)

7.6

Fabergé · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fabergé Babe (Cologne) is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that moves from a bright opening of bergamot, raspberry and aldehydes through jasmine, rose and iris to vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs bergamot, raspberry, aldehydes and hyacinth, so citrus and fruit bring coolness while a green edge keeps it lively. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, iris, honey and carnation build a floral garden feel, with the honey adding a soft sweetness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk, tree moss and amber settles into a woody, powdery chypre floor, and a slightly synthetic sheen shows through here and there. Its profile is close to Mülhens Janine D. (Eau de Toilette) and MCM Blue Paradise.