The Perfume Library

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir

7.2

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir is a floral, sweet feminine scent that pairs the brightness of raspberry and Calabrian bergamot with rose, cocoa butter absolute and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall, spring and winter lead, with summer well behind; it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and a fair number find it modern. It opens with a fruity freshness from bergamot and raspberry. Violet leaf absolute and rose absolute then bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, leather, cocoa butter absolute and Virginia cedar settle it onto a sweet, leathery, warm foundation. Nest Lychee Rose (Eau de Parfum) and Bella Bellissima Orris Florentina have a close profile.

Salt

6.8

Ellis Brooklyn · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ellis Brooklyn Salt is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness that suits the warmer months. Most voters recommend Salt for summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets picked for sport and the office. Longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level, and it reads as feminine and modern. Violet leaf absolute and ylang-ylang open with a bright, slightly green floral feel. In the heart, tiaré and Chinese magnolia soften that freshness. The base of ambergris, musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

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.

Grain de Poudre

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper into a powdery floral heart of violet leaf and osmanthus. The top notes of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper start fresh and spicy. In the heart, clary sage, osmanthus absolute and violet leaf absolute add a floral, green and powdery character. The base of musk, labdanum and suede settles into a leathery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

Accordo Viola

7.6

L'Erbolario · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Accordo Viola is a women's fragrance that sets powdery, green violet in a fresh, floral frame, leaning towards daily wear and spring. Most voters pick it for spring, with summer and fall trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daytime and office wear, and less for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, nectarine and lemon for a fresh start. The heart is led by violet and violet leaf absolute, with jasmine sambac absolute, heliotrope and Damask rose filling out the floral core. In the base, musk, Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and dry down woody and powdery. Penhaligon's Violetta and Floraïku My Shadow on the Wall have a close profile.

Obsessed for Women (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsessed for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are daily wear, leisure and business, while evening comes last. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens bright with citrus notes, neroli and elemi resin. In the heart, white lavender, violet leaf absolute and Salvia leucophylla add a spicy, woody touch. The base of Muscenone®, Helvetolide® and ambrette settles it into a sweet, creamy warmth.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Tralala

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Tralala is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, galbanum and violet leaf absolute, while whisky and aldehydes add a sharp brightness. In the heart, frankincense, leather, iris and tuberose build a floral, leathery core. The base of vanilla, patchouli, myrrh and cedarwood turns it sweet, resinous and woody, with smoky and powdery touches in the background. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Caron Tabac Blond and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry

6.4

Lancôme · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry is a sweet, gourmand women's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of black cherry, and violet leaf absolute brings a floral, slightly green touch to the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa butter bring out the gourmand side, while oud adds a spicy, woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear isn't far behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. Jesus del Pozo In Black and Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir have a similar profile.

Equinox Bloom

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom is a feminine floral-sweet perfume that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. It works at the office or on an evening out, though it leans towards relaxed daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern or classic. It opens with violet leaf and bitter orange blossom, softened by cream. The heart is jasmine sambac, orange blossom and frangipani, where the floral side is clearest. Siam benzoin, ambrox and brown sugar dry down into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness.

Trésor L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse

7.4

Lancôme · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Trésor L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse is a feminine floral-fruity scent with a sweet, gourmand layer on top. Praliné leads the opening. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, blackcurrant and damask rose give a soft floral and fruity core. The base of musk, woods and vanilla settles the sweetness onto a woody, powdery ground, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern.

Bois Iridescent

7.9

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Bois Iridescent pairs mandarin orange, bergamot and iris with Ceylonese sandalwood for a fresh, woody, powdery scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with the bright citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, with Paradisone® keeping that freshness light. In the heart, the green edge of violet leaf absolute meets powdery, floral iris; the base of Ceylonese sandalwood and Cetalox® settles into a soft, creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work, leisure and daily wear. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne and Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris have a close profile.

B. Balenciaga Skin

7.5

Balenciaga · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin is a fresh, clean-smelling feminine fragrance that softens green tea and bergamot with a powdery, creamy floral heart. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. It has been discontinued. The top holds green tea, bergamot, lily of the valley and soy bean, and the heart brings orris concrete, peony and violet leaf absolute. The base of vetiver, cashmere wood, cedarwood and ambrette seed absolute settles into a woody, creamy finish. Fresh and green tones are balanced by sweetness, with a synthetic edge showing through.

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.

Areej

7.4

Attar Collection · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Attar Collection Areej is a green, powdery floral for women, built on peony, magnolia and violet leaf absolute. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it sits close without fading away. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daytime and leisure lead, and it also fits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with peony, magnolia and white blossoms. In the heart, the green violet leaf absolute softens into vanilla and talcum. The base of amber, white musk and powder settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Notebook Rose Musk & Vanilla and Xerjoff Newcleus have a close profile.

Kisses Don't Lie

7.6

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Kisses Don't Lie is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery shades and reads feminine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Madagascan pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, Parma violet, violet leaf absolute, rosebud and May rose build the powdery floral core. Raspberry brings sweetness to the base, while Somalian myrrh and Indian papyrus add a woody, oriental ground. Gucci Accenti and Gucci Guilty have a close profile.

Eau So Beautiful

6.3

Christina Aguilera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Christina Aguilera Eau So Beautiful is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance, lightly fruity and sweet, and easy to wear day to day. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is rarely chosen. It is voted mostly for daytime, office and leisure wear, and much less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with violet leaf absolute, Valentine pomelo and woodland strawberry, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart of jasmine, magnolia, lily of the valley and gardenia sets a floral base. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften it and add sweetness.

Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple

7.4

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with green and powdery touches that leans towards daytime wear. It opens cool with mint, violet leaf absolute and grapefruit. At the heart, blackcurrant, boysenberry and artemisia set a fruity sweetness against a green edge. Patchouli, moss and Helvetolide® settle the base into a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. It is made for women, and most voters find it feminine. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Juicy Couture Peace, Love & Juicy Couture have a close profile.

French Oakmoss (Perfume Oil)

7.6

For Strange Women

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfume Oil

For Strange Women French Oakmoss is a fresh, green perfume oil in the fougère style, with earthy and woody undertones; though made for women, it sits between masculine and feminine. Oakmoss forms the backbone of the scent. Violet leaf absolute adds a cool, green freshness, while lavender brings a clean, aromatic edge. Floral and spicy shades stay in the background, and a resinous depth gives the blend some weight. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, work and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, and some call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Pandora

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rem & Bow

6.5

Réminiscence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Rem & Bow is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office better than evenings or nights out. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start, while blackcurrant and mango add a fruity touch. In the heart, tiaré and jasmine bring a floral warmth. The base of cedarwood, ambergris, musk and brown sugar closes it soft, sweet and lightly woody.

Pure Legend

8.4

Pacific Perfumes

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pacific Perfumes Pure Legend is a green, woody and resinous scent for women, with a smoky, earthy edge and a dry, natural feel. Wild rose and violet leaf absolute give it a green, lightly floral start, while patchouli and vetiver set it on a woody, earthy base. Labdanum adds a warm resinous depth, and balsam spruce pulls the scent towards a spicy, forest-like air. It leans dry, smoky and green rather than sweet. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Beautiful Magnolia Intense

6.6

Estēe Lauder · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Intense is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spiced with cardamom, mandarin orange and violet leaf absolute. In the heart, Chinese magnolia leads, with Iris pallida concrete adding a powdery softness and patchouli an earthy depth. The base of Virginia cedar, musk, vanilla and leather settles into something woody, warm and faintly sweet. Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) and Pascal Morabito Rose have a close profile.

Oscar de la Renta · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green