The Perfume Library

88 perfumes

Cheap and Chic

Moschino · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic is a fresh feminine scent where citrus and flowers lead, softened by a sweet, powdery touch. Cheap and Chic has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is seen as a daily, leisure and office scent, while evenings and nights out are a distant second. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot, yuzu and petitgrain, with rosewood adding a soft woody edge. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, freesia, peony and violet form a floral bouquet. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and iris sweetens it and settles it onto a powdery, creamy ground.

Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache

6.8

Laura Mercier · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache is a sweet, gourmand fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, evenings out and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with white orchid, bergamot and fruit nectar, a light fruity start. In the heart, pistachio, hazelnut, praliné and caramel dominate, while dark chocolate and almond deepen the sweetness. The base settles into cream, vanilla and honey, with patchouli and woody notes staying in the background. It also has a spicy, powdery side. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. About half of voters read it as feminine. Mugler La Rose Angel and Aquolina Blue Sugar have a close profile.

Œillet Louis XV (2012)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Œillet Louis XV is a fresh, powdery floral built around white carnation absolute, rose and iris. Mandarin orange and pink pepper open it with a bright, lightly spicy lift. In the heart, rose, iris and white orchid sit beside the carnation, giving the scent its green, floral character. The base of white musk, blond woods, rice flour and honey softens it and adds a gentle sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine to most, though a fair number also call it classic. Chloé Chloé (2009) (Eau de Toilette) and Le Galion Snob (2014) have a close profile.

Gardenia

7.4

Elizabeth Taylor · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia is a discontinued women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays with you through the day without being heavy. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see a classic streak in it. The character is fresh, floral and green, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. It opens with lily of the valley and ivy, and the heart is gardenia, white peony and white orchid. Carnation and musk in the base leave it warm and soft.

Warm Vanilla Sugar (Fragrance Mist)

7.1

Bath & Body Works

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar (Fragrance Mist) is a feminine body mist that most voters place in fall and winter, though it also works as an easy everyday scent. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent fades on the skin within a few hours and may need reapplying during the day. Voters recommend it most for daily and leisure wear, with evening and office use further behind. Most call its character feminine, and some find it modern. It is a sweet, gourmand scent. It opens with white orchid and vanilla, and in the heart coconut, jasmine, sugar and tonka bean turn the vanilla creamy. The base settles into cocoa, sandalwood and more vanilla, with floral and powdery touches sitting quietly over a woody ground.

Le Délicieux

7.3

Nejma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nejma Le Délicieux is a fresh, citrusy feminine perfume that settles into a floral, sweet and gourmand heart. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, business and evening wear get close votes, and most voters read it as feminine. The top pairs citrus notes with pink pepper. The heart is floral, built on Damask rose, Italian iris, jasmine sambac and white orchid. The base of patchouli, vanilla, ambergris and caramel turns it creamy and sweet. DKNY Stories (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Rocher Mon Evidence have a close profile.

Thank U, Next 2.0 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Ariana Grande · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Thank U, Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance built on apple, strawberry cream and pomegranate; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple, strawberry cream and pomegranate, while jasmine and white orchid add a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and marshmallow settle it into a creamy, gourmand drydown. Floral and fruity accords lead, with synthetic and woody touches underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters see it as a daytime or leisure scent, and some wear it to the office. It reads as a sweet, youthful feminine fragrance. Superz. Candy and Xerjoff Coro have a close profile.

Orchidée de Minuit

7.2

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chloé Orchidée de Minuit is a sweet, spicy floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail without filling the room. Most voters place it in the evening or on a night out, with spring a distant second and summer well behind. It reads mostly feminine, and many also call it modern. It opens with white orchid, rum and clove: a floral start with spice and a faint boozy warmth. Jasmine, benzoin and styrax in the heart turn it towards a resinous sweetness. Vanilla absolute, patchouli and musk settle the dry-down into a creamy, woody base.

Nu (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2002

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Nu Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that opens with coriander and bergamot and moves through jasmine and white orchid to frankincense; it has been discontinued. Most voters place Nu in fall and winter, for night out and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. The top notes are coriander and bergamot; in the heart, jasmine and white orchid bring out the floral side. In the base, frankincense pulls the scent toward woody, smoky and oriental tones. Tom Ford White Patchouli and Serge Lutens La Religieuse have a close profile.

Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, business and leisure come first, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and fruity, with a powdery, woody undertone. Neroli, yuzu and peach bring the brightness, while red rose and lily of the valley build the floral core. Hinoki cypress adds a woody line, and vanilla softens the whole.

Amazonian Wild Lily (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

The Body Shop · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop Amazonian Wild Lily Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets Amazon lily and white orchid in a fresh, green, lightly aquatic frame; it has been discontinued. It opens with leaves and papaya, which give a green, fruity freshness. The heart carries Amazon lily and white orchid, with the floral side softened by a citrusy, slightly sweet touch. In the base, woods and white iris stay in the background, and the whole stays light and clean. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Givenchy Jardin Précieux and DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Donna

6.6

Laura Biagiotti · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Donna is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that settles into a floral, sweet and powdery woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, plum and peach blossom for a fruity brightness. In the heart, Hawaiian jasmine and white orchid bring the floral side forward, while white pepper takes the edge off the sweetness. Cedarwood, sandalwood and white musk dry down to a soft, powdery wood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure, with night and evening far less common. Light and clean, it reads clearly feminine. Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) and Pascal Morabito Perle d'Argent have a close profile.

Musc

7.0

Les Ecuadors

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Les Ecuadors Musc is a fresh, powdery women's scent built around musk, Florentine iris, Crimean coriander and white orchid. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays near the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. A fresh, floral character leads, while the powdery, creamy side comes from the musk and iris, which give it a soft base. The coriander adds a light spicy touch and the white orchid rounds out the floral side. A clean, synthetic feel runs through the blend. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Mugler Over the Musk have a close profile.

Chosen

7.6

Nicole Scherzinger · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicole Scherzinger Chosen is a women's fragrance that lays a sweet, gourmand warmth over a floral and fruity core, soft and creamy enough for leisure and everyday wear. The top is peach nectar, green apple and orange blossom, a fruity opening with a light freshness. At the heart, caramel, white orchid and jasmine turn it sweeter, floral and creamy. The base of musk, vanilla and patchouli leaves a soft, powdery finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer not far behind; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evenings. It reads as feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Beso have a close profile.

Reaction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her Eau de Parfum pairs kiwi, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange with lily of the valley and violet, a light feminine scent for spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and work. Many call its character feminine, others modern. It opens with kiwi, watermelon and citrus, fresh and fruity. The heart carries lily of the valley, violet and white orchid, sweet and floral. Musk, vetiver and white amber keep the base soft and simple.

Paris Sambava

7.9

Carven · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carven Paris Sambava opens with plum and cherry blossom and settles into vanilla and musk, a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate: it is noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as a feminine scent. Plum and cherry blossom give a fruity, fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and white orchid add a powdery, floral softness. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, Siam benzoin and musk, while patchouli and Orcanox leave a dry, spicy trace. By Terry Rêve Opulent and Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe have a close profile.

India Hicks Island Night

6.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Night is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, with a sweet fruity side; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as moderate, though with few votes that reading is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The notes are not split into top, heart and base but read as a whole: bergamot and exotic fruits bring freshness and sweetness, while night-blooming jasmine, orange blossom nectar and the orchids build the floral core. Iris, musk and woods soften it into a lightly woody, spicy background. Elevate Doux Chemin and Lubin Grisette have a close profile.

Cheirosa '59 Intense

6.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59 Intense is a floral, sweet scent with a gourmand, creamy side softened by a powdery finish, made as a women's perfume. The top pairs white orchid with macadamia: the orchid gives a floral start, the macadamia adds a creamy softness. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and violet keep the floral thread going, toffee pulls it towards gourmand, and patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody depth. The base holds vetiver, amber notes, a solar note and musk, and the scent settles warm, powdery and soft. Jovoy Fire at Will and Kilian Rolling in Love have a close profile.

Starlight Gold

6.5

Aigner · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aigner Starlight Gold is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, bright character. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail through the day without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads feminine. Plum, champaca and bergamot open with a fruity lift. In the heart, white florals such as tuberose, rose, violet and jasmine come forward. Vanilla, moss, white musk, sandalwood and amber in the base sweeten and soften it. Maison Noblesse Tropical Rush and Jacques Battini Serenity have a close profile.