The Perfume Library

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Suave Petals

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Merchant Of Venice Suave Petals is a feminine fragrance that opens with a fruity freshness and settles into a powdery, creamy floral bouquet. Suave Petals lasts well and projects well. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and more than half of voters call its character feminine. The top notes of apple, bergamot and pineapple give it a bright fruit freshness. In the heart, white rose, tuberose and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and vanilla finishes it with a creamy, sweet warmth.

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique is a women's fragrance that sets the coolness of coriander and bergamot against the warmth of patchouli, white rose and vanilla. It opens with coriander and bergamot, citrusy, spicy and fresh. In the heart, patchouli and white rose build a floral, green balance; as it dries down, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evening or night out. Most voters read it as feminine.

White Heaven Beach

6.5

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Glamfume White Heaven Beach is a women's perfume that opens with bright blackcurrant, lemon and lychee, moves through orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a powdery, vanilla-rich base. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant and lychee bring sweetness while lemon keeps it light. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and iris form a soft floral layer. The base of bourbon vanilla, white musk and sandalwood turns it creamy, powdery and gently gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also at the office. Voters read it as feminine first, though a good share also call it modern.

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.

Golden Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

DKNY · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with orange blossom, mirabelle plum and Golden Delicious apple, fresh and fruity. The heart of white rose, vanilla orchid, lily of the valley and Casablanca lily turns floral and lightly sweet. Teakwood, musk and sandalwood leave a woody base.

In the Mood for Love

7.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love is a powdery, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which white rose and magnolia are freshened by bitter orange; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter picked less often. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, while evening and nights out are less common. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The scent runs as a single whole rather than in stages. The citrusy brightness of bitter orange meets the floral, powdery softness of white rose and magnolia. Amber and woody notes sweeten the picture slightly and support it from behind, with a fruity touch running through.

Diamonds and Emeralds (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Elizabeth Taylor · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Toilette is a floral, green-leaning women's scent built around gardenia, white rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top opens with gardenia, water lily and white rose, softened by green and fruity tones. Jasmine, carnation and lily of the valley lead the heart, with a spicy edge. The base of patchouli, amber and vanilla sweetens it and dries down woody, oriental, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though daily and business use also get votes. It reads feminine and classic. Laura Biagiotti Roma and Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls have a close profile.

Donna

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Donna is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. It opens with Sicilian lemon, apple and bluebell, with cedar among the top notes. In the heart, white rose, hyacinth and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while bamboo keeps the green, aquatic feel going. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber settles into a lightly sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Forget Me Not.

Mayar / ميار (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Mayar / ميار Eau de Parfum opens with violet leaf, raspberry and lychee, then moves into a floral heart of white rose, jasmine and peony; it is made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The top of violet leaf, raspberry and lychee gives a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. White rose, jasmine and peony carry the floral heart. Musk and vanilla in the base soften it and add sweetness. Moschino Pink Bouquet and Afnan Perfumes Mystique Bouquet have a close profile.

Light Blue Sun

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Italian lemon, coconut water and Granny Smith apple open juicy, fruity and bright, with ozonic notes keeping it airy. In the heart, frangipani, white rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base sweetens the scent with Bourbon vanilla for a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and white musk lend it a little structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer, followed by spring. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Just over half of voters find it feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Love is Love and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Douceur de Vanille

7.2

Les Néréides

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Néréides Douceur de Vanille is a floral, gourmand vanilla scent, sweet, powdery and lightly spiced, made for women. It opens with white rose and star anise: the rose gives a soft floral note, the anise a thin thread of spice. In the heart, cocoa and almond bring a sweet, edible warmth. It settles on Bourbon vanilla and white musk, which turn it creamy and powdery. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and most voters find it feminine. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Frangipanier and M. Micallef Vanille Sambag have a close profile.

Black Pearls (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Elizabeth Taylor · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It sits close to evening and night-out wear, and works for leisure too. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot and gardenia, while water lily, white rose and lotus give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, musk, sandalwood and amber leave a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. The fruity-floral sweetness runs through a powdery texture from start to finish.

20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary

7.4

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef 20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary is a feminine scent that opens with citrusy, floral freshness and settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Most voters read it as feminine. It leans towards spring and summer, with fall close behind, and suits leisure and daily wear best, though business and evening votes are there too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Bergamot, white rose and nutmeg lead, while orange blossom, jasmine and davana form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and white musk sweeten it into something creamy and powdery, with patchouli adding a woody depth. Zara Sublime Epoque and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Comma (2012)

6.3

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mäurer & Wirtz Comma is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with white rose, violet leaf and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Those who rate its character mostly call it feminine. Up top, white rose, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and freesia carry the floral, powdery side. At the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while white musk and Texas cedar form a soft bed. Its profile is close to Harajuku Lovers Pop Electric Baby and Montale Roses Musk.

mat;

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma mat; is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, less so evenings. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, juniper berry, parsley and bamboo leaf, a fruity freshness with a green edge. The heart of tea, white rose, mint, water jasmine and lotus turns floral and watery. Crystal musk and reed leave a soft, clean trail. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Jacques Saint Pres - Ciel

7.2

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Jacques Saint Pres - Ciel is a powdery women's fragrance that rests the soft floral feel of white rose, iris and violet on the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It reads as a single piece: white rose, iris and violet form a floral, powdery front, tonka bean and vanilla settle it onto a creamy, sweet base, and musk softens the edges. Synthetic and oriental touches sit among the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also common. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Gucci The Virgin Violet and Tous Oh! The Origin (Eau de Parfum).

White Rose de Alix

7.6

Atkinsons · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Atkinsons White Rose de Alix is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a powdery, creamy feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry and lychee, which give a fruity brightness. The heart builds a floral bouquet of white rose, jasmine, peony and freesia, with saffron adding a light spice. In the base, vanilla and white musk sweeten it onto a creamy, powdery footing, deepened by patchouli and labdanum. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall is used too. It leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, and works in the evening as well. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) and Isabey Fleur Nocturne have a close profile.

Bijan Nude for Women

7.2

Bijan · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bijan Nude for Women is a fresh, powdery floral built around white rose, ylang-ylang and iris, leaning towards daytime wear and the milder seasons. The top opens with white rose, ylang-ylang, iris, lilac and aldehydes, giving a clean, powdery first impression. In the heart, vetiver and lily of the valley calm the floral layer, while white chocolate adds a light gourmand sweetness. Musk and cedar form the base, and the woody side comes forward gently. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall; daily, leisure and business wear lead, with evening further behind. It reads mainly feminine, with classic and modern impressions following. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 pour Femme (2018) and Le Labo Musc 25.

Sweet Lady!

6.6

Ricarda M.

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ricarda M. Sweet Lady! is a fresh, sweet floral for women that leans towards fall and winter, daily wear and leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet, freesia and bergamot, then turns into a soft floral bouquet of peony, hawthorn and white rose. Vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean ground it in a warm, woody sweetness. Fresh, floral and sweet accords dominate, while the powdery and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it suits most. Its profile is close to Harajuku Lovers Harajuku Lovers Baby (Eau de Toilette) and Naomi Campbell Naomagic.

White Russian

7.1

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy White Russian is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. Daytime, leisure and office wear fit it best, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Red berries and apple blossom open it fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, hibiscus, white rose and jasmine build a floral body. In the base, cashmere wood, musk and vanilla move it towards a powdery, gourmand sweetness with a soft woody edge. Naf Naf Fashion Instinct and Jette Joop By Night Jette have a close profile.

Bella Blanca

7.1

Oscar de la Renta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, freesia and white rose, and it leans towards spring and summer. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and green pear, a fruity freshness with freesia adding a light floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, white rose and jasmine sambac, with violet leaf adding a green edge. In the base, ambrox, peach skin, Kashmiri musk and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as feminine. Benefit The Garden of Good & Eva and Versace Baby Rose Jeans have a close profile.

Light Blue Italian Zest

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Italian Zest is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's scent built around Primofiore lemon and Granny Smith apple; it has been discontinued. It opens with the crispness of lemon and apple, then bamboo, white rose and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Musk, amber and cedarwood sweeten the base slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It mostly reads as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

Light Blue Italian Love

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Italian Love is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet floral for women, suited to sunny spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voting it for the office. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with Granny Smith apple and Calabrian lemon for a bright start. Jasmine sambac, ambrette and white rose bring a creamy floral softness in the heart. Virginia cedar, Caribbean sandalwood and white musk settle underneath, and amber adds warmth.