The Perfume Library

26 perfumes

Acqua di Giò

Giorgio Armani · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic floral, made for women and since discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and over half of voters find it feminine. The opening brings lemon, peach, pineapple and banana leaf for a cool, fruity lightness. Lily, jasmine and freesia soften the heart into something floral, while musk, cedarwood and sandalwood settle it on a woody base. Gucci Envy (Eau de Toilette) and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Blv Notte

7.6

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Blv Notte is a feminine fragrance that sets the freshness of mandarin orange and bergamot against the sweet warmth of dark chocolate and amber, with a floral, gourmand side; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, galangal and bergamot, a fresh and fruity start. The heart holds iris, tobacco flower, acacia and vodka, bringing a powdery, floral softness. Dark chocolate, amber and ginger sweeten the base and close it with a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, with spring and winter not far behind, and the occasions spread from daily wear to evenings. Most see it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil and Betty Barclay Beautiful have a close profile.

In Love Again (1998)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again opens with apple, blueberry and blackcurrant over a floral heart of water lily and rose, making it a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly feminine and modern. The opening is fruity and bright, with vodka and cassia adding a light spicy edge. In the heart, water lily and rose bring the floral side, with grapefruit keeping it citrusy. The base settles on sandalwood and musk, with blackberry adding sweetness and tomato a green note. Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again Fleur de la Passion and Galimard Journal Intime (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

DKNY Women (Energizing Eau de Toilette)

6.9

DKNY · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Women (Energizing Eau de Toilette) is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Citrus notes, tomato leaf and birch give it a green, lively feel, while water lily, orchid and narcissus soften it with a floral side. There are aquatic and spicy touches, and a slightly synthetic sheen. Vodka and coral add to the cool, clean impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine. DKNY DKNY Women To Go and Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash have a close profile.

Tentations (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Paloma Picasso · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Paloma Picasso Tentations Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy scent that sets the fruity freshness of peach and bergamot against the warmth of jasmine, rose and cinnamon. It opens with pepper, bergamot, peach and orange blossom, the fruit kept in check by spice. Jasmine and rose carry the floral heart, while cinnamon and clove add a warm edge. The base settles into a woody, resinous and sweet footing of frankincense, labdanum, sandalwood and tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Fendi Asja and Nabeel Khamis Anis share a close profile.

Echo Woman

6.5

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Echo Woman is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while sport and evenings out trail behind. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords dominate, softened by sweet and fruity touches. The top has white musk and vodka. The heart brings peony, osmanthus, iris and violet. In the base, woody notes, cinnamon and amber give it a lightly spiced, warm finish as it dries.

Pepe Jeans for Her

7.3

Pepe Jeans · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Pepe Jeans for Her is a sweet, fruity and creamy women's fragrance that opens with almond, mandarin orange and marshmallow. The top is built on almond, mandarin orange and marshmallow: the mandarin adds a fruity lift while the marshmallow softens the sweetness. The heart of vodka, almond milk and bourbon vanilla pushes it into gourmand, creamy territory. Musk and amber leave a warm, smooth trail underneath. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions it suits best. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern. Kajal Ruby and Câline Soleil de France have a close profile.

First Premier Bouquet

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels First Premier Bouquet is a fresh, citrusy floral for women; it has been discontinued, but it suits light, easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, peach and vodka, giving a citrus and fruity freshness. The heart forms a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and sweet pea, softened by green and sweet touches. The base of precious woods, iris and musk leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily, leisure and work settings. Most voters find it feminine. Floris Bouquet de la Reine (Eau de Toilette) and Linari Eleganza Luminosa have a close profile.

Womanity Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013

7.9

Mugler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Mugler Womanity Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013 is built on dried fruits, hazelnut, vodka and woods, a sweet, gourmand and woody women's scent. It has been discontinued. Dried fruits and hazelnut carry the sweet, gourmand side, while vodka and woods give it a woody, lightly spicy footing. Fresh and aquatic accords soften the sweetness, and a faint animal touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its character reads clearly feminine.

V Absolu

7.2

Valentino · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino V Absolu is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent with a sweet, woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly on nights out, evenings and daily wear, and it also works at the office. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and fig, fresh and fruity. Orange blossom, rose and heliotrope bring a soft floral heart. Bourbon vanilla, cedar and sandalwood close it on a sweet, woody warmth.

Ratafia

6.2

Myropol · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Myropol Ratafia is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that sets blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant beside cognac and vodka. Ratafia is classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There is no data on seasons or occasions. The fruit leads: blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant give it a sweet, juicy character. Cognac and vodka add a gourmand warmth, while spices and rose bring a floral, lightly spicy backdrop. Pollen and musk soften the whole. Its accords are fresh, floral and sweet, rounded out by powdery and woody tones. Oriflame Delicacy and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds Rose have a close profile.

Forbidden Love

6.0

La Fleur by Livvy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Fleur by Livvy Forbidden Love is a fragrance for women that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a sweet, resinous and woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. The number of ratings is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The top holds orange, Egyptian white lotus absolute and lily absolute, with cypress leaf in the heart. The base brings oud, vanilla, tobacco absolute and benzoin, adding a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth; vodka, green tea and sake also sit in the base. A fruity touch softens the fresh floral opening. Its profile is close to Bortnikoff Sir Winston (Extrait de Parfum) and Armani Privé Vert Malachite.