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.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer less favoured. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings out, and it reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it brightly, while freesia and rose set the floral heart. In the base, woods, almond and white musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée and Paul & Joe Blanc have a close profile.

Dama Bianca (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum pairs Florentine orris, violet and Zanzibar vanilla in a fresh, powdery floral with a light gourmand streak. Dama Bianca is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office votes as well. Most voters read it as clearly feminine, yet with a modern side. It opens with Florentine orris, lime and Chinese kumquat, a citrusy freshness. The heart of violet, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and lilac gives a floral, powdery body. In the base, Zanzibar vanilla, burnt malt and white musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and sandalwood add a woody ground.

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Cinéma (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-gourmand that pairs the fresh opening of almond, clementine and cyclamen with the sweet, powdery warmth of jasmine sambac, amaryllis and vanilla. Cinéma has been discontinued. Most voters find it feminine, and autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind. Evening, daily and leisure wear are nearly even. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens with almond and clementine, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness softened by cyclamen. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac and amaryllis add a floral body. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and white musk come forward, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Montblanc · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that sets clementine, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony over a soft base of vanilla and white musk. The top is clementine, which brings a bright citrus lift. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony form a floral bouquet. The base of benzoin, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and closes on a powdery, creamy note. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour

8.2

Kenzo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy, gently woody gourmand side, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with white tea and rice steam, then moves into a heart of frangipani, cherry blossom and heliotrope. The base of vanilla, white musk, thanaka wood and frankincense softens it and turns it sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar have a close profile.

My Way (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum is a floral scent for women that pairs the freshness of bergamot and orange blossom with the softness of tuberose and vanilla. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian orange blossom, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and Indian tuberose deepen the floral side. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and Virginia cedar settles it on a sweet, creamy footing, with a fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter chosen least. Leisure and daily wear lead, though office and evening also get votes. Most voters call it feminine, and some modern. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Erba Pura and Valentino Voce Viva Intensa.

Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Prada · 2011

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around white musk, Siam benzoin and caramel. White musk opens clean and soft, and Siam benzoin brings a warm, powdery creaminess to the heart. Caramel dominates the base, so the scent stays sweet, oriental and lightly spicy throughout, with a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Kenzo · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and everyday wear. Ginger, violet, mandarin orange and lychee open it with a fresh, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, mimosa, rose and camellia set the floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Chanel · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral-oriental, written for women. Bergamot, orange and grapefruit set a sparkling citrus opening. At the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium build a floral core, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, while frankincense and white musk leave a warm, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Half of voters read it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

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.

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.

The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss The Scent for Her Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fresh and powdery women's fragrance built around peach, osmanthus and white musk. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with a fruity, sweet peach. In the heart, osmanthus adds a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the base into a powdery, creamy finish. The overall impression is fresh and gourmand, with a light synthetic edge.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Sun Bleached

7.5

Une Nuit Nomade · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached is a fresh, powdery women's scent that pairs bergamot, cardamom and linen with a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters pick spring and summer. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings out. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number find it modern. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, a bright and lightly spicy start with ambrette seed alongside. In the heart, white blossoms and linen give a clean, laundered feel. The base of myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk settles it into a creamy, gently sweet finish.

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Guerlain Cherry Blossom and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Lady Vengeance

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters find it feminine. Lavender and bergamot give a fresh opening. The heart holds Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth to the floral body. White musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften and sweeten the dry-down.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give it a bright lift. The heart gathers Damask rose, lily of the valley and peony into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet touches. White musk in the base ties it to a clean, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also read it as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roses Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Mancera Roses Vanille Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that pairs rose and vanilla with powdery, creamy, gourmand shading, and it reads as a feminine fragrance. It opens with a light lift of Calabrian lemon before rose lokum fills the heart. The base holds vanilla, cedarwood and white musk: vanilla keeps the sweetness clear, cedarwood adds a woody frame, and the musk settles everything onto a powdery, creamy bed. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer draws the fewest votes. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time, and voters mainly call it feminine.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان

7.1

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان is a fresh, fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with coconut, pineapple and citrus notes, and the heart of frangipani, jasmine and ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk lead, while sweet notes push it towards a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some voters also choosing it for work and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi and Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime have a close profile.