The Perfume Library

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin and fills the space around you. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear comes last. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also read it as classic. It opens on Turkish rose, and the heart of raspberry, blackcurrant and clove fills the floral core with a fruity, spicy sweetness. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky footing. An earthy, oriental warmth runs through the dry-down.

Delina La Rosée

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, lychee and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Daily wear, leisure and office use are the most common choices, and most voters call it feminine, with some describing it as modern. It opens with pear, lychee and bergamot for a fruity freshness. Peony, Turkish rose and aquatic flowers then form a sweet, watery floral heart. White musk, vetiver and woody notes soften the base. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Zimaya Hawwa (pink) have a close profile.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Attrape-Rêves

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves is a fruity floral women's fragrance that sets lychee, peony and Turkish rose against the freshness of bergamot and ginger. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business have their share too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. The scent has no separate layers and reads as one whole from start to finish. A fresh, sweet fruitiness comes from the lychee and the brightness of bergamot. Peony and Turkish rose build the floral body, cocoa blossom adds a soft gourmand touch, and patchouli stays in the background. Anyone after a similar profile could also look at MAD Parfumeur Dreamlight and Scentiments Dreams of Roses.

Lamar

7.9

Kajal · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kajal Lamar is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn, especially evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine, while some see it as modern or even masculine. Spring and autumn draw almost equal votes, with summer and winter not far behind. It is chosen far more for evenings and nights out than for the office. It opens with cardamom, orange, bergamot and pineapple, fresh and fruity. Jasmine sambac absolute, saffron, magnolia and rose form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, toffee, musk and cedarwood carry it into a gourmand, creamy, woody sweetness. Widian Black II and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales

7.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales is a fresh, floral scent where citrus, green and fruity tones sit over a sweet, powdery, gourmand trail. It is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. The top is lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, with grass and green notes adding crispness. In the heart, Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose meet apricot and jasmine sambac. The base of almond, tonka bean and white musk sweetens it and dries down soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 and Mancera Pink Roses have a close profile.

Encre Noire pour Elle

7.3

Lalique · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lalique Encre Noire pour Elle is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and freesia with a floral heart of osmanthus and Turkish rose, drying down to woody vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top of bergamot, freesia and ambrette feels bright and clean. In the heart, osmanthus, Turkish rose and sunflower sweeten the floral side and add a powdery, lightly spiced softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and white musk settles into a calm, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It reads clearly feminine. Juliette Has A Gun Romantina and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

First (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette is a feminine chypre that opens with raspberry and bergamot over aldehydes and settles into a rich bouquet of jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters call it feminine and classic. The opening is bright and fruity, with raspberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange and peach lifted by aldehydes. The heart is floral and powdery, built on jasmine, tuberose, orchid and orris root. The base turns sweet, woody and faintly animal, with amber, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Anne Klein Anne Klein (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Gourmand Women

7.6

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Rose Gourmand Women pairs Turkish rose with vanilla and tonka bean for a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent aimed at women. The rose leads, but its floral side stays soft: vanilla and tonka bean turn it creamy and sweet, while amberwood and white musk give it a warm, slightly powdery base. Oriental and synthetic tones run through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and leisure and daily wear not far behind. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Dark Romance and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

God is a Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande God is a Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. It opens with pear and ambrette, and in the heart iris and Turkish rose add a soft floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while cedarwood gives it a woody balance. It reads fresh and fruity, with the gourmand touches staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most often for daily and leisure wear. Voters describe its character as feminine and modern. L'Atelier Parfum Peartopia and Reserved Muscat have a close profile.

Rose Anonyme (Cologne Absolue)

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a floral-oriental scent that sets rose on a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it is classed as a women's perfume and seems most at home in the cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Turkish rose, Calabrian bergamot and Chinese ginger, the ginger adding a light spice over the rose. At the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Malayan oud and Somalian frankincense bring a woody, resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli, Siam benzoin and Indian papyrus leave an earthy, sweet finish.

Notturno Fiorentino

7.8

Bois 1920 · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Notturno Fiorentino is a floral, sweet perfume with gourmand and spicy touches, aimed at women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black pepper and Calabrian bergamot, then moves to Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and currant in the heart. The base carries Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean for sweetness, while white cedarwood and musk give it a woody, powdery footing. Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Altamir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Misia (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some also see it as classic. As a whole it reads fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Iris, violet and orris root build the powdery floral core, while Grasse rose and Turkish rose soften it. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin keep the sweetness in the background.

Miss Dior Le Parfum

7.8

Dior · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that opens on citrus and moves into rose and patchouli, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. Night out and evening are the most named occasions, and it reads mainly as feminine. Mandarin orange and citrus notes bring a bright, fruity sweetness first. Turkish rose and Damask rose take over in the heart. In the base, patchouli, amber and vanilla dry the scent down into a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Elizabeth Taylor · 1991

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Eau de Toilette opens with neroli, aldehydes and Amazon lily, then moves into jasmine and Turkish rose in a floral, powdery scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine, with a classic character. The top has neroli, Amazon lily and aldehydes. In the heart, iris, jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose build the floral body, while carnation and narcissus add a spicy edge. Patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood ground it in a chypre, woody base, and amber adds a sweet, oriental warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Romantina

7.0

Juliette Has A Gun · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Romantina is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by a sweet, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with Turkish rose and bergamot. At the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and iris build a floral body, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody weight beneath. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweetens the scent and closes it in a powdery softness, with the spicy and synthetic touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Lalique Encre Noire pour Elle and Zara Classic 6.0 have a close profile.

Sì (2021) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evenings and nights out lead, though it also gets worn for leisure and at the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant nectar, adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Turkish rose and davana build a floral, spicy body, and benzoin and patchouli in the base carry it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle

7.3

Lacoste · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, Turkish rose and amber. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and fig, fruity with a light spice. The heart turns floral with Turkish rose, gladiolus and sweet pea. In the base, amber, patchouli and nougat sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand and oriental finish. Gucci Guilty Black and Nina Ricci L'Extase have a close profile.

Peonia Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets peony, Turkish rose and freesia against a lively opening of black pepper and raspberry. Black pepper and raspberry give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Turkish rose, freesia and peony come forward, reading fresh and lightly sweet. Amber, Indonesian patchouli and musk soften the base with a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More than half of voters find it feminine. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Pivoine Suzhou and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream

6.7

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days, and most voters see it as feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian primofiore lemon and lychee, bright and fruity. Turkish rose, rose water and peony soften the heart into a floral. In the base, white musk, Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle the scent onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it wears easily through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Giorgio Armani My Way (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Rose Essentielle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Rose Essentielle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery rose that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and Turkish rose, which give it a fruity, sweet brightness. Rose carries on through the heart, and patchouli sets the scent on a soft base. The overall impression is floral, fresh and lightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and work lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. L'Occitane en Provence Magnolia & Mûre and Valentino Valentino Donna have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Impériale

7.9

Armaf

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweet, powdery side melts into a creamy softness, and it is considered a women's fragrance. Lychee, bergamot and nutmeg open it bright and fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and peony carry the floral character, while vanilla and musk sweeten it onto a creamy base. Vetiver, cedar, frankincense and cashmeran add a woody depth underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly see it as feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Delina and Câline Elixir Floral have a close profile.