The Perfume Library

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.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Cašmir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chopard · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Cašmir Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings: a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evening dinners and nights out, with a feminine, classic character. It opens with peach, coconut and mango for a fruity sweetness, brightened a little by bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody, warm sweetness. Rochas Man Intense and Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Insolence (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Insolence Eau de Parfum pairs a floral, fruity and sweet character with a powdery, woody backdrop, and it reads mostly feminine. Red berries lead the way. At the heart, violet, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Tonka bean, woods and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer least chosen. Evening, night out and leisure wear are nearly tied, while office use comes last. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Lubin epidOr and Anna Rivka Éveil 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.

Amethyst

7.5

Lalique · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Amethyst is a fruity floral for women, opening on currant, mulberry and blackberry before settling into a heart of peony and rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often, and it gets some votes for evenings and nights out too. Most voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with currant, mulberry, strawberry and blackberry, a fresh, sweet fruit accent. The heart of peony, ylang-ylang and rose adds a soft floral side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, musk and woods sweeten it and leave a woody, powdery finish.

Lyric Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Amouage · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lyric Woman Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy oriental with a sweet, powdery and faintly smoky character, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, lifted slightly by bergamot. In the heart, rose, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and iris build a floral core. The base is led by frankincense, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sun Delight

7.5

Jil Sander · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Sun Delight is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that moves toward a sweet, creamy and powdery heart, easy to wear in relaxed everyday settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions, and it also works at the office. Most describe it as feminine and modern. Bergamot, passion fruit and reseda open it bright and juicy. In the heart, frangipani, dark chocolate and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness and a creamy softness. Musk, cedar and woods form a gentle woody base.

Loverdose

6.7

Diesel · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's scent built around liquorice, gardenia and vanilla, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with star anise and mandarin orange, which add a spicy brightness. In the heart, liquorice, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla, woods, ambroxan and licorice liqueur soften everything into a warm, woody, gourmand trail. Omerta Funky Heart and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Organza (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Givenchy · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Organza Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery floral with a warm, oriental character, made for women. It opens with neroli, bergamot and green notes, then moves into a floral heart of peony, jasmine, tuberose and iris. Vanilla, amber and cedar take over in the base, leaving a woody, sweet warmth as it dries. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara and Givenchy Organza First Light have a close profile.

Boss Ma Vie pour Femme

7.0

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie pour Femme is a fresh, floral feminine scent, softened by sweet and fruity touches. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, the office and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also find it modern. It opens with cactus blossom. The heart brings jasmine, pink freesia and rosebud into a floral bouquet, with a powdery, faintly synthetic tone alongside. The base leaves a dry, woody footing of woods and cedarwood. Real Time Live & Surprise and Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes have a close profile.

Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Britney Spears · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum pairs quince, kiwi and lychee with jasmine and cupcake for a sweet, floral and gourmand scent made for women. Fantasy wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for a night out. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of quince, kiwi and lychee. In the heart, sharry baby orchid and jasmine build a floral base while cupcake adds a sweet, gourmand warmth. Musk, woods and orris root settle underneath and soften everything into a quiet, slightly powdery finish. The synthetic accord gives it a glossy, modern feel.

White Patchouli

7.0

Tom Ford · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford White Patchouli is a feminine perfume in which a fresh, floral opening settles into a sweet, spicy, earthy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, white peony and coriander. Jasmine, rose and ambrette seed give the heart a soft floral feel. The base of frankincense, patchouli and woods adds a woody, slightly oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most votes read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir and Reghen's Patchouly Blanc have a close profile.

Omnia Amethyste (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Bvlgari · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink grapefruit and plant juice, which give it a green, bright start. In the heart, iris and rose absolute add a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, heliotrope and woods sweeten it slightly and dry it down onto a woody footing. Shiseido Energizing Fragrance and Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Sin Garden have a close profile.

Sensations (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sensations Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery-sweet scent with a creamy, gourmand warmth, made for women; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with deadnettle, which gives a cool, green first impression. Grain and milk in the heart soften it into something creamy and sweet. Amber, woods and musk settle underneath, leaving a powdery, woody warmth. Etro Etra and Jil Sander Sun Delight 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.

Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient

8.0

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient is a feminine scent where vanilla and frankincense set a sweet, smoky base, softened by lilac and woods. The scent reads as a single whole: vanilla and frankincense carry the sweetness and the smoke, Persian pepper adds a spicy warmth, lilac brings a powdery softness, and woods leave a dry line underneath. The overall impression is oriental, warm and sweet. Most voters recommend autumn and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine. Mercedes-Benz Club Black and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

Mon Jasmin Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Bvlgari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a sweet, powdery jasmine. Lily of the valley and citron give the opening its coolness and light. At the heart, star jasmine and jasmine sambac lead; the base of musk, woods and nougat carries the scent into a woody warmth with a faint gourmand sweetness. A spicy touch sits behind the flowers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Daily wear and the office lead, though it works for evenings too. Voters see it as feminine. Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir and Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea

7.3

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, most see it as feminine, and it fits daytime better than evenings or nights out. It opens with citrus notes, wild berries and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart of orange blossom, honey and lilac turns floral and sweet, while musk and woods dry it down to a powdery, slightly woody base. Composed by Thierry Wasser, it shares a close profile with Fleur Chérie and Gelsomino Nobile.

One Love

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Louis Scherrer One Love is a fresh, green floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits leisure, office and daytime wear, lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with bergamot and lemon, while mimosa, violet leaf and saffron add a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart of lilac, magnolia and iris turns powdery and creamy, with woods giving it a dry frame. Vetiver, ambrette seed and oakmoss in the base complete the chypre feel.

Princess (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Vera Wang · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette opens with apricot, lady apple and mandarin meringue and settles into vanilla cake and sugar icing, a fresh, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn, winter and summer close behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it also works at the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. The opening is a fruity freshness of apricot and lady apple, lightened by water lily and mandarin meringue. In the heart, tiaré, tuberose and pink guava carry a floral sweetness, while dark chocolate adds a touch of gourmand depth. The base of sugar icing, vanilla cake, amber and woods closes it with a soft, powdery sweetness. Paris Hilton Can Can and Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Heartless Helen

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's Heartless Helen is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure hours and daytime wear best. It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart, softened by fruity and sweet accords. Cashmeran and woods set it on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, and business gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Jimmy Choo Flash have a close profile.

Cornubia

7.6

Penhaligon's · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's Cornubia is a sweet, powdery floral built around mandarin orange and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, and the heart gathers jasmine, freesia, heliotrope, neroli and orange blossom into one floral cluster. Woods, musk, vanilla and amber sit underneath; it dries down creamy, fruity and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Avon Far Away and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

Sensuous Nude

7.1

Estēe Lauder · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Sensuous Nude is a floral-sweet women's fragrance that opens with Sicilian bergamot and pink pepper and softens into vanilla and heliotrope; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh yet spicy, with Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange, black pepper and pink pepper. At the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley, honey and coconut water bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of vanilla, heliotrope, sandalwood and musk settles into a powdery, gourmand, lightly woody softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads clearly feminine. Chopard Cašmir and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.