The Perfume Library

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity feminine scent, suited to daytime wear when you want something light and clean. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, cucumber and magnolia, with citrus and green accords keeping it fresh. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, tuberose, rose and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. Woods and white amber settle it softly at the base. DKNY Be Delicious ♥ NYC and DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense have a close profile.

Alien Essence Absolue

8.3

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Lovely (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent: fresh and floral, with a light sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted find it feminine. Lavender, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open it with a clean, fruity freshness. In the heart, bunch-flowered narcissus and orchid carry the floral side while patchouli stays in the background. Cedarwood, white amber and musk leave a woody, powdery and soft trail at the base.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

7.6

Mugler · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire is a fresh, citrusy floral built on orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli, made for women. It opens bright and airy with orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli. In the heart, tiaré and cashmeran soften the florals and add a light woody depth. The base of white amber and heliotrope turns it sweet, powdery and slightly oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Dior Pure Poison and Rochas Byzantine have a close profile.

Alien Fusion

8.0

Mugler · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Fusion is a sweet, feminine fragrance that pairs a spicy cinnamon and ginger opening with a dense floral heart of tuberose and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon and ginger, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom lead, pushing the scent towards a floral, fruity sweetness. White amber and vanilla settle into a powdery, creamy base, and the overall feel is oriental and distinctly synthetic. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, and it is favoured more for nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa have a close profile.

Olympēa Intense

7.7

Rabanne · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Intense is a sweet, gourmand and powdery floral, presented as a women's perfume and best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most see its character as feminine. In the scent, salted vanilla and white amber build a sweet, creamy base. Orange blossom and grapefruit blossom add a fruity, floral lift, white pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood gives it a woody frame.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam 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.

Pure Style

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pure Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with white freesia, bergamot and white peach. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of white amber, white musk and cedar settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet woodiness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

7.5

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent built around bitter orange, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evenings and nights chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, giving a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and neroli add a floral, gently sweet note. In the dry-down, white amber, cedarwood and white musk soften it onto a woody base. Robert Piguet Blossom and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Rosabotanica

7.5

Balenciaga · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balenciaga Rosabotanica is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance with citrus brightness and a light spicy, woody edge; it has been discontinued. Fig leaf, blue hyacinth and petitgrain open it green and crisp. In the heart, rose is sharpened by cardamom and pink pepper, while grapefruit keeps the citrus lively. Vetiver, cedar, patchouli and white amber ground it in a woody base, with fruity and sweet tones staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. About half call it feminine. Phaedon Antigua and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi share a close profile.

Purr (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Katy Perry · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry Purr Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and fall, and leisure or everyday wear. Peach nectar, apple and bamboo open it fresh and juicy. Bulgarian rose, pink freesia and jasmine build the floral heart. Vanilla orchid, white amber and sandalwood sweeten and soften the base, with a gourmand and synthetic edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure or daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. Viva La Juicy and Emir Pear Potion have a close profile.

Sunrise (Parfum)

7.1

Jil Sander · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sunrise is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot with orange blossom and white amber. It opens with bergamot, crisp and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom brings a soft, creamy floral touch, while white amber settles the sweetness on a calm base. The fruity, sweet side carries a light, slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine but modern. Zara Amalfi Sunray and Berdoues Fleur d'Oranger & Bergamote have a close profile.

Alien - Le Goût du Parfum

8.0

Mugler · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Alien - Le Goût du Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a gourmand, oriental warmth, aimed at women and suited to evenings. It has been discontinued. It begins with fudge and jasmine, the sweetness softening the floral side. In the heart, cashmeran and a solar note build a woody, slightly powdery base, and white amber settles underneath. Spicy and synthetic touches run through the accords as well. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Half of the voters call it feminine. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Alien Flora Futura

7.1

Mugler · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Flora Futura is a women's fragrance built on citron, queen-of-the-night, sandalwood and white amber, pairing a fresh citrus opening with a sweet floral heart. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with the citrus of citron, then the floral heart of queen-of-the-night comes through. In the base, sandalwood and white amber settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy softness. The fruity and sweet sides stay balanced, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Pure Poison have a close profile.

Ardenbeauty

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Ardenbeauty is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead. The top holds green notes, Italian bergamot and rice blossom; in the heart, blue lotus, gold orchid, kahili ginger and lily add a floral weight. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk and white amber closes it with a soft, woody, powdery finish.

Alien Eau Sublime

8.0

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Eau Sublime is a fresh, sweet and creamy mix of citrus and flowers, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, orange and galbanum, where the citrus brightness gets a green edge from the galbanum. In the heart, tiaré, heliotrope and jasmine add a soft, creamy floral note, and white amber and cashmere wood dry it down to a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters read it as feminine and modern. Dior Pure Poison and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Chloé Rose Tangerine

7.5

Chloé · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Rose Tangerine is a fresh, citrusy and floral perfume built on mandarin orange and white rose, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, white rose and blackcurrant absolute add a floral, fruity sweetness with a green edge. The base of white amber and cedarwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XIV: Melagrana and Chabaud Vert d'Eau have a close profile.

Euphoria Blossom

6.5

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom is a fresh, green floral with a fruity sweetness and a powdery finish, made for women and suited to light daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, kumquat and pomegranate; orchid, lotus and pink peony form a fresh floral heart. In the base, white amber, musk and blond woods soften it into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Versace Versace pour Femme and Trussardi Delicate Rose have a close profile.

Imperial Emerald (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, suited to evenings and the milder seasons of spring and fall. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, while iris adds a soft, powdery touch. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, night-blooming jasmine absolute and rose absolute lead. The base of vanilla, white amber and benzoin sweetens it and dries down into a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Ojar Kashmir Print and Roja Parfums Enigma Essence de Parfum have a close profile.

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral: bright citrus meets a soft, creamy bouquet, giving a lightly sweet scent made for women. Bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli open it with a sparkling citrus note. At the heart, magnolia, iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus take over, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. The base of sandalwood, musk and white amber dries down woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and most voters read it as feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo MyLO and Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Alien Musc Mystérieux

7.6

Mugler · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mugler Alien Musc Mystérieux is a floral, sweet scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with a spicy, woody side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mostly worn for evenings and nights out, while office and daily wear are much less common. It reads mainly feminine. It has been discontinued. As a whole it has a sweet floral character: jasmine sambac, musk, white amber and vanilla give it a creamy softness. Saffron and spices warm it up, and cashmeran lays a woody, slightly smoky base. The oriental and animal accords are also noticeable.

Green Tea Coconut Breeze

7.5

Elizabeth Arden · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Coconut Breeze is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built on green tea and salted coconut, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with everyday wear, leisure and sport leading and some choosing it for the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it fits anyone wanting something light that stays close. Voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with coriander seed, salted coconut and Italian bergamot peel, giving a bright citrus and aquatic feel. Green tea leads the heart, softened by floral notes. In the base, musk, oakmoss and white amber leave it creamy and gently sweet.