The Perfume Library

Valentino Donna (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Valentino · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Donna is a floral, leathery women's fragrance that sets Calabrian bergamot against Italian iris pallida, Bulgarian damask rose and soft leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, while iris and damask rose lead the heart. The powdery floral core is sweetened by fruity and spicy touches. In the base, Italian leather, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli take over, and the scent settles into something warmer and more leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, night out and daytime. Just over half call it feminine, so it reads as a women's scent. Talbot Runhof Purple Leather and Richouli Queendom have a close profile.

Her Elixir de Parfum

7.4

Burberry · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and feminine scent that leans towards daily wear and relaxed days. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, with fall and winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, though it also gets votes for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call its character feminine and modern. Blackberry and strawberry open it, with jasmine in the heart. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla sit in the base. The floral and fruity accords soften into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness. Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) and La Fede White Forest Strawberry have a close profile.

Body (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Burberry · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Body Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral frame with sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. The top notes are freesia, absinth and peach, with the fruity freshness leading through peach. Sandalwood, iris and rose form a floral and woody heart. Vanilla, amber, musk and cashmeran in the base sweeten the scent and carry it into a creamy warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters call it feminine. It leans slightly towards fall and spring but spreads across all four seasons, and is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office.

Love Tuberose

8.0

Amouage · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouage Love Tuberose is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, gardenia and jasmine rest on the softness of vanilla and cream. The opening is a floral blend of gardenia, tuberose and jasmine. In the heart, vanilla and cream turn it gourmand and creamy. Virginia cedar and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and voters read it as feminine. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Lalique Satine have a close profile.

Brit for Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity scent that settles into a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth, and it reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and fewer voters choose it for evenings or nights out. Italian lime, green almond and pear give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, dragée and white peony add a soft floral touch. Vanilla, amber and mahogany then ground it in a sweet, oriental base. Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Women and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Shalimar

8.3

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Shalimar is a discontinued fragrance for women that sets the brightness of lime, bergamot and orange against the floral sweetness of jasmine, iris and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of voters call it feminine. The citrus notes give it a fresh, bright feel, while jasmine, iris and rose bring a soft, powdery floral side. Vanilla adds sweetness and a gourmand edge, and the spicy, oriental accords lend a gentle warmth to this light style. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate layers.

Idylle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its character reads largely feminine. It opens with raspberry, lychee, rose and freesia, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, lilac, lily of the valley and jasmine push the floral side towards green and powdery. White musk and patchouli close it on a soft, lightly sweet base.

Eden Juicy Apple | 01

6.9

Kayali · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it suits warm seasons and daytime more than winter or evening. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with red apple, blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and lychee, a juicy, bright fruit impression. Jasmine and rosa centifolia bring a soft floral heart, and musk, amber and vanilla blossom sweeten the base. Its profile is close to Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Marc Jacobs Dot (Eau de Parfum).

Cristalle Eau Verte (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.1

Chanel · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte is a fresh, citrusy and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Citrus fruits and green tones set the first impression, while jasmine absolute and magnolia soften it with a gentle floral texture. Orris absolute adds a faintly powdery depth, and a fruity freshness runs throughout. Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Magnolia and Acca Kappa Hibiscus have a close profile.

Balenciaga

7.8

Balenciaga · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Balenciaga is a discontinued women's fragrance built on oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver, a green, woody chypre softened by powdery carnation and violet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daytime and business wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It smells fresh and green, with bergamot and pepper keeping it lively. Spices and carnation add a dry warmth, while violet brings a powdery softness. Labdanum and cedarwood give it a touch of sweetness and woody depth. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Nóvaya Zaryá Chypre / Шипр have a close profile.

Seductive Noir (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Guess · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Noir Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and sage, then settles into a floral, sweet women's scent warmed by vanilla and blond suede. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top holds sage, bergamot and peony; the heart turns powdery and creamy with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and iris pallida. In the base, vanilla and blond suede add a sweet, leathery warmth, with Haitian vetiver leaving a dry trace. Emeshel Gold and Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence have a close profile.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Diptyque · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose best suited to spring and summer days, and it reads as feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character leans clearly feminine. Rosa centifolia and Damask rose sit at the centre, with lychee giving the rose a fruity, slightly sweet edge. Ambroxan sets a clean base underneath. The fresh and green accords keep the rose light rather than heavy.

Ana Abiyedh Rouge / أنا أبيض روج (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge / أنا أبيض روج Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that lays a sweet, gourmand layer over a floral and fruity frame. Pear and bergamot open it, and the heart moves to geranium and caramel. The caramel pulls the scent in a creamy, gourmand direction, with spicy and oriental accords alongside. The base of musk, ambergris and oakmoss settles it and softens the sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure time too. It reads feminine and modern. Jeroboam Gozo and Liu•Jo Silkway have a close profile.

Pure XS for Her

7.4

Rabanne · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Pure XS for Her is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It reads as a floral, fruity sweetness, with ylang-ylang and popcorn carrying it. Vanilla and milkwood push it towards a creamy, powdery softness, while sandalwood and musk lay a warm, oriental base underneath. The overall impression is a sugary gourmand with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine and modern.

Eau des Merveilles Bleue

7.7

Hermès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and woody touches, suited to summer and spring days. Patchouli, juniper berry and mineral notes form its backbone. The fresh, citrus side dominates, with the aquatic feel adding coolness. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background and keep the whole thing dry and clean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It was released as a women's fragrance, yet votes split closely between feminine and masculine character, so the gender line is blurry. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy and Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme opens with green mandarin orange, raspberry and neroli and settles into marshmallow, vanilla and heliotrope, a floral, gourmand scent made for women. The opening is bright and fruity, with green mandarin orange, raspberry and neroli. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring out the floral side, while the base of marshmallow, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood leaves it sweet, creamy and powdery. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits daytime, leisure and evenings, and reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense has a close profile.

Paradoxe Intense

7.2

Prada · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Paradoxe Intense is a fresh, floral and fruity feminine scent, softened by sweet and powdery touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and it is picked mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens bright with bitter orange bud, Calabrian bergamot and pear. In the heart, moss, Moroccan neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, Moxalone®, Serenolide and Ambrofix settles it into a sweet, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Justin Bieber Someday (Eau de Parfum) and Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle.

White Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Elizabeth Arden · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, white fern, clary sage and sea breeze for a cool, clean start. At the heart, white tea and white iris add a powdery, green softness. Indian woods and tonka bean settle the base into something woody and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. Most see it as feminine, though modern and classic readings also get votes. It shares a close profile with Prada Infusion d'Iris and Prada Luna Rossa.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir

7.2

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir is a floral, sweet feminine scent that pairs the brightness of raspberry and Calabrian bergamot with rose, cocoa butter absolute and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall, spring and winter lead, with summer well behind; it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and a fair number find it modern. It opens with a fruity freshness from bergamot and raspberry. Violet leaf absolute and rose absolute then bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, leather, cocoa butter absolute and Virginia cedar settle it onto a sweet, leathery, warm foundation. Nest Lychee Rose (Eau de Parfum) and Bella Bellissima Orris Florentina have a close profile.

Omnia Coral (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Bvlgari · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Coral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic floral with a light fruity sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily, leisure and office use. It reads as feminine and modern. Bergamot and goji berry open bright and slightly tart, with fruit and citrus up front. In the heart, hibiscus and water lily add a soft, watery floral touch. The base settles into pomegranate sweetness balanced by dry cedarwood. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau and Moschino Fresh Couture have a close profile.

Seta

8.0

Moresque · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Moresque Seta is a sweet, spicy floral oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is worn most often for evenings and nights out, then for leisure; few see it as an office scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and saffron, a bright and lightly spiced start. Myrrh and ylang-ylang bring a floral, resinous warmth to the heart. In the base, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla take over: the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy, powdery, gourmand woodiness.

Valaya Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif is a feminine scent that softens a fresh opening of almond, mandarin orange and bergamot with powdery orange blossom and white blossoms. The top is almond, bergamot and mandarin orange; the heart turns to powdery notes, orange blossom and white blossoms. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy finish, while Ambroxan and Akigalawood® add a synthetic shine. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly as feminine and modern. Jil Sander Softly and Rasasi Musk-Naqaya have a close profile.

Bois des Îles (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Bois des Îles Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and bergamot and softens into ylang-ylang, sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin orange and bergamot. Toward the heart, ylang-ylang and New Caledonian sandalwood come forward and the scent turns warm and floral. The dry-down is led by the sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla, rounded off by spicy, powdery and creamy shades. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters choose fall and spring, with winter close behind. Votes for daily wear, evening, business and night out sit very close together. Most voters read it as feminine.