The Perfume Library

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

Pleasures (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Estēe Lauder · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-toned floral built around white lily, jasmine and pink rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear but unobtrusive trail. Most voters find it feminine. Green notes, white lily and violet leaf open it on a crisp, airy note. In the heart, black lilac, jasmine, pink rose and white peony carry the floral side, with pink pepper adding a light lift. Patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, powdery base. Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret and Dior Miss Dior Rose Essence have a close profile.

Ciel Woman

7.7

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ciel Woman is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, creamy feel, reading as an easy daytime fragrance for women. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. Cyclamen, gardenia and violet leaf open green and airy, while water lily, peach aldehyde, jasmine and rose soften the heart into something floral. The base of amber, sandalwood, frankincense, musk and cedarwood settles it into a woody, sweet, creamy finish. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre built on petitgrain, violet leaf and jasmine absolute, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with petitgrain, violet leaf and bergamot, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and damask rose absolute soften the floral side. Patchouli and moss in the base complete the chypre structure, and a powdery feel comes forward as it dries. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads feminine, with a classic streak. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Toilette and Comme une Evidence Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Scherrer 2 (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets florals over a resinous, woody base of myrrh, cedar and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, jasmine, rose, tuberose and Portuguese mandarin, floral with a fruity edge. Myrrh, cinnamon and cedar bring a spicy, woody warmth in the heart. It dries down on patchouli, benzoin and oakmoss, sweet, powdery and faintly animal.

Simply (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Jil Sander · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jil Sander Simply Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, set on a sweet, spicy and slightly leathery base. It opens bright and a little green with mandarin orange, bergamot and violet leaf. In the heart, violet, cedar, musk and nutmeg bring out the powdery and woody side. Patchouli, leather and vanilla in the base soften it and add sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as feminine. Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Mandarin and Touch of Violet have a close profile.

Violet Blonde

7.6

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Violet Blonde is a floral, powdery perfume that sets violet leaf, iris and jasmine over suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The top has violet leaf, pink pepper and mandarin orange, with the pepper adding a light spice to the floral opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, jasmine, iris and orris butter bring out the powdery side. The base of musk, cedar, benzoin, vetiver and suede rests the scent on a sweet, woody and slightly leathery footing. Gucci Flora by Gucci Generous Violet and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Bvlgari · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and violet leaf. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with the freshness of orange blossom and bergamot, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, mimosa, rose and jasmine build a floral body. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Fragonard Émilie and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Love Mimosa

7.3

Amouage · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Love Mimosa is a fresh, green floral for women, powdery and lightly creamy, with a fruity sweetness running through it. It opens with violet leaf, iris and Cascalone®, a cool, green start. In the heart, pear and mimosa lead, with Paradisone® adding a soft brightness. The base of Ambrox, ylang-ylang and heliotrope dries down powdery, with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions chosen most often. About half of voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as modern or classic. Tiffany & Co. Sheer and Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender have a close profile.

Maîtresse

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse is a feminine floral-sweet scent deepened by spice, suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and it leans towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. It sits nearest to evenings and nights out, yet works just as well for leisure and daily wear. It opens with ylang-ylang and lotus. The heart brings iris bud, osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose absolute and violet leaf, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. The base of suede, amber and musk adds a leathery, animal, oriental warmth. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Agent Provocateur Strip have a close profile.

Ubar (2009)

7.8

Amouage · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Ubar (2009) is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evenings and nights out come well ahead of office wear. Most read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with the brightness of orange, mandarin orange and violet leaf. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom build a dense floral core. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli wrap those flowers in a woody, powdery, spicy warmth. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Ambassadora

6.4

Gisada · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassadora is a sweet, floral women's perfume, softened by fruity and powdery tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and works for the office as well. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and lightly spicy with violet leaf, mandarin orange, blueberry and pink pepper. In the heart, freesia, jasmine and orange blossom bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, musk and sugar powder dries down creamy and sweet, with sandalwood and vetiver giving it a woody footing.

One Love

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Louis Scherrer One Love is a fresh, green floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits leisure, office and daytime wear, lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with bergamot and lemon, while mimosa, violet leaf and saffron add a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart of lilac, magnolia and iris turns powdery and creamy, with woods giving it a dry frame. Vetiver, ambrette seed and oakmoss in the base complete the chypre feel.

Ivoire (2012)

7.6

Balmain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balmain Ivoire is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin through the day without filling a room. Spring leads the seasons, with fall and summer following. Daily, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic. The top opens with violet leaf, galbanum and mandarin orange, fresh and green. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and vanilla settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Tea Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Perfumer's Workshop · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets three roses, damask, Bulgarian and tea rose, in a fresh, green frame. It opens with chamomile and peony, light and floral. Roses lead the heart, while geranium leaf, violet leaf and cedarwood in the base pull the scent toward green and woody notes and keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Penhaligon's Peoneve and Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses have a close profile.

Loukhoum Eau Poudrée

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Eau Poudrée is a powdery, sweet floral with a soft, gourmand feel, made for women. Jasmine, Grasse rose and narcissus form the floral frame, while Iris pallida and violet leaf add a powdery softness. Bourbon vanilla, dragée, musk and white amber push the sweetness forward, and the whole carries a gourmand, lightly spicy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening or on a night out. Its character reads mostly feminine. Its profile is close to L'Occitane en Provence Eau des Vanilliers and La Perla Love Frills - Languid Vanilla.

Jaïpur Bracelet

7.5

Boucheron · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards office and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Violet leaf, basil and lemon vervain open it fresh, citrusy and green. Lily of the valley and hyacinth bring the floral heart, while cypress and iris set it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and sweet touches soften it, with a spicy hint in the background. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

She Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² She Wood is a fresh, lightly powdery women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords sit on a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, lemon and neroli, bright and clean. Musk, heliotrope, violet and violet leaf soften the heart and push it towards powder. Cedarwood and vetiver leave a dry, woody trail at the base, with vegetal amber adding a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood Golden Light Wood and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure

7.5

By Terry · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure is a sweet, powdery floral built around violet leaf, iris and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine, though a good share of voters also call it classic. It opens with violet leaf, green and light. The heart weaves jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, violet and orris root into a powdery floral. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli settle it into a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth, with spicy and oriental touches rounding it out.

The Silk (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Sensai · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sensai The Silk Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with violet leaf, pear and pink pepper, fresh and floral. It has moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine. Bergamot and pear bring freshness at the start, with a light spice from pink pepper. In the heart, peony, orchid and lily of the valley add a soft floral note, warmed by amber. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base into a creamy, powdery finish.

Elixir Essence de Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elixir Essence de Parfum (Eau de Parfum) is a fresh, floral and fruity scent built around bergamot, May rose, Grasse jasmine and vanilla. Most voters call it feminine and lean towards spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart is floral: May rose, Grasse jasmine, violet and ylang-ylang, with peach and raspberry adding a fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk soften the base, where the powdery and woody sides come through. Roja Parfums Elixir (Parfum) and Roja Parfums 51 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Brilliant Wish

7.4

Chopard · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Brilliant Wish is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and red berries, moves into star jasmine and violet leaf, and settles on amber and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It is chosen most for spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. The spicy pink pepper meets the sweetness of red berries at the start. In the heart, star jasmine brings a soft floral note while violet leaf adds a green freshness. Amber and musk close it on a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Montblanc Femme Individuelle share a close profile.

Smart

7.4

Andrea Maack · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Andrea Maack Smart is a floral women's fragrance that sets jasmine and sandalwood over vanilla and violet leaf, sitting somewhere between sweet and fresh. It opens with vanilla and violet leaf together: the sweetness is there from the first moment, but a green, fresh edge keeps it light. In the heart, jasmine and sandalwood build a floral and woody line, and the base of suede and white musk finishes it with a powdery, slightly leathery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Mancera Feminity and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.