The Perfume Library

Naturelle

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Naturelle is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around apple, Egyptian jasmine and peach blossom, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with apple, then Egyptian jasmine and peach blossom fill the heart with florals and a soft fruity note. Citrus, aquatic and green accords keep it airy. Amber, Virginia cedar and musk sit underneath and settle it onto a warm, smooth base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure, the office and sport. Over half of voters read it as feminine. Esprit Urban Nature for Women and Nautica Blue Sail have a close profile.

Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa

7.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Réminiscence Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa is a feminine scent that lays a gourmand sweetness over a floral and fruity frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with bergamot, mint and rosemary, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, jasmine and petitgrain. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet finish.

Guilty Absolute pour Femme

7.2

Gucci · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Femme is a feminine scent that sets floral and fruity sweetness against a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. It is placed mostly on night-out and evening occasions, though daily wear has its share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters call it feminine, followed by modern. Blackberry brings a fruity sweetness and Bulgarian rose the floral side, while monarda adds a spicy edge. Amber softens the sweetness, and Goldenwood®, Nootka cypress and Indian patchouli give it a woody, earthy weight, with a synthetic touch among the accords. Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal and Pascal Morabito Pompei have a close profile.

Be Delicious Fresh Blossom (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

DKNY · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, grapefruit and apricot; it has been discontinued. It wears light, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Citrus and fruit come first: blackcurrant, grapefruit, apricot. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart. Red apple and woody notes leave a sweet, gentle base. The overall feel is fresh and sweet. Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Gucci · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and voters most often place it in daily, leisure and office wear. The perfume has been discontinued. It reads feminine, and most voters also call it modern. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and keeps its presence through the day without crowding anyone. Few voters pick it for evenings or nights out. It opens with citrus notes and peony, which give a bright, fruity start. Osmanthus and rose in the heart bring a sweeter floral body. Sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, lightly powdery base. La Rive Madame in Love and Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve have a close profile.

KL (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental fragrance for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most find it feminine and classic. It opens with spices, bergamot, orange and aldehydes. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, cinnamon and rose adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sets a resinous, sweet, woody ground, while civet and ambergris add an animal depth. Mülhens Amun and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) have a close profile.

Vanillary (Perfume)

6.4

Lush · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lush Vanillary is a sweet perfume for women that pairs vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean absolute with the floral touch of Jasminum grandiflorum. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. As a whole the scent reads sweet, gourmand and creamy. Vanilla and tonka bean bring a powdery, spicy warmth, while Jasminum grandiflorum adds the floral side. It has a soft oriental feel with a slightly synthetic edge. Yves Rocher Cap Nature - Vanille and Impulse Vanilla Kisses have a close profile.

Pure Style

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pure Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with white freesia, bergamot and white peach. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of white amber, white musk and cedar settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet woodiness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Habanita L'esprit

8.0

Molinard · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Molinard Habanita L'esprit is a feminine scent that sets a fresh start against a floral, sweet and powdery body. Lemon and cistus lead, while mimosa, heliotrope and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli turns woody, resinous and creamy, with spicy and oriental touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer trailing. Daily wear, leisure, business and evening all draw similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Daimiris

7.6

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that opens on cardamom and saffron and settles into iris, suede and rum. The spicy opening of cardamom and saffron gives way to a powdery iris and a leathery suede at the heart, with rum adding a gourmand sweetness. Amber and musk leave a resinous, woody warmth in the base. The overall impression is floral and oriental, with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure and daily wear also fit. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so while it is labelled a women's perfume, its reach is wider. Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Majestés and Chris Collins Harlem Nights have a close profile.

Bloom Acqua di Fiori

7.0

Gucci · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori is a fresh, green floral made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often; evening and nights out are chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud open it green and fresh. In the heart, Rangoon creeper, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body, brightened by aquatic and lightly spicy touches. Sandalwood and musk leave a creamy softness at the base. Its profile is close to Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Bloom Gocce di Fiori.

Sì (2023) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2023) Eau de Parfum Intense is a floral, fruity scent that ties blackcurrant nectar and Damask rose absolute to the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and office wear too. It reads mainly feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with blackcurrant nectar and Indian black tea, the fruit's sweetness checked by the tea's slightly dry edge. In the heart, davana and Damask rose absolute add a full floral body. The base settles into creamy, powdery vanilla, with Indonesian patchouli adding a spicy depth. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Shalimar Millésime Jasmin

8.1

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin is a jasmine-led, sweet and creamy women's perfume that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It does best for evenings and nights out and least for the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, then the heart is all jasmine: Grasse and Italian Jasminum grandiflorum, Indian jasmine sambac and Indian jasminum grandiflorum. Vanilla in the base sweetens the floral centre. Spicy, powdery and smoky touches sit behind the creamy flower.

Loverdose Red Kiss

7.3

Diesel · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a creamy, gourmand base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. In character votes, feminine and modern come first. It opens with blackcurrant, green apple and bergamot, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, orange blossom, hazelnut and apricot soften it and add sweetness. The base of cocoa, vanilla, amberwood and patchouli leaves a creamy, warm finish. Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum) and ELLE Mira have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Rochas · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) is a fresh chypre that mixes citrus, green and floral sides; it is aimed at women and has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil give it a bright, lightly spicy opening. Carnation, patchouli, jasmine and rose lead the heart, while oakmoss, musk, sandalwood and amber set the scent on a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Noix de Tubéreuse

7.5

Miller Harris · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Miller Harris Noix de Tubéreuse pairs tuberose with fig, iris and mimosa in a floral, green-tinged, sweet and powdery feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and iris carry the floral line, while fig adds a soft, fruity and green touch. Mimosa and violet deepen the powdery side, and clover brings a light greenness. Tonka bean and amber wrap it all in a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most call it feminine, and some read it as classic. Galimard À Demi-Mot and Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse have a close profile.

Waterlily Tea Dress (Eau de Parfum) / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress

7.6

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green floral built on neroli and bergamot, with a light aquatic feel aimed at women. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. It opens with neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus note. In the heart, mint, sage and basil add a cool, herbal green edge. Ambroxan and musk soften the base into a clean, simple trail. Aquatic and synthetic tones shape the overall impression. Akro Breathe and Zara Popeline Blanche have a close profile.

Mahora (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mahora Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-oriental that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, almond blossom and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine fill out the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mayotte and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Parfum In White

7.6

Elie Saab · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Le Parfum In White is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance built on jasmine and orange blossom, sweetened by mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud. The floral accord leads: jasmine and orange blossom form the core, while mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud add a fruity brightness. White musk and patchouli soften it, leaving a sweet, powdery, creamy impression. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. About half of voters find it feminine, with others calling it modern. Le Parfumeur Été and Benetton Colors de Benetton Purple have a close profile.

Angel Eau Sucrée 2014

8.0

Mugler · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel Eau Sucrée 2014 is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a powdery gourmand sweetness. It opens with a red berry sorbet that feels cool and fruity. In the heart, caramel syrup and meringue turn it sweet, and patchouli and vanilla in the base leave an oriental warmth and a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. It has been discontinued. Montale Rendez-vous à Moscou and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Amande have a close profile.

Ambre Sublime

8.2

Stendhal · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stendhal Ambre Sublime is a feminine scent that wraps the sweet, resinous warmth of benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla in cinnamon and cardamom. Benzoin, tolu balm and vanilla form the core, while cinnamon and cardamom give the sweetness a spicy edge. Ylang-ylang, neroli and rose add a soft floral note, and apple a touch of fruit. Sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk lay a woody, powdery base underneath. The gourmand and oriental sides come through clearly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Stendhal Noir Divin and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Réminiscence · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a sweet, earthy patchouli that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cedarwood and patchouli open woody and slightly smoky, and sandalwood and vetiver carry that earthy feel into the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, tolu balm and labdanum sweeten it, while white musk softens the edges. The overall impression is spicy, powdery and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either.

Fig-Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Nicolaï · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nicolaï Fig-Tea Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet character, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. The top opens bright and fruity with orange and osmanthus absolute. In the heart, jasmine, coriander and davana add a green floral note with a touch of spice. The base of gaiac wood, maté absolute and amber softens it and dries down woody and warm.

She Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² She Wood is a fresh, lightly powdery women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords sit on a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, lemon and neroli, bright and clean. Musk, heliotrope, violet and violet leaf soften the heart and push it towards powder. Cedarwood and vetiver leave a dry, woody trail at the base, with vegetal amber adding a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood Golden Light Wood and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.