The Perfume Library

Lubin · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Princesses de Malabar is a creamy, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, peach and jasmine sambac, aimed at women. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot; in the heart, ylang-ylang, peach, magnolia and jasmine sambac give a floral, fruity softness. The base of iris, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and white musk carries it into a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evenings out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine. Memo Paris Marfa (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums Danger (2012) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amaranthine (Eau de Parfum)

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine Eau de Parfum is a powdery, spicy women's fragrance that links the freshness of green tea and white freesia to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling into soft vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. It opens light, green and spicy with green tea, cardamom absolute, white freesia and coriander seed. The heart turns floral, with clove, rose, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and condensed milk sweeten it and pull it toward a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Lubin Black Jade and Lorenzo Villoresi Donna have a close profile.

Flower Fusion

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Flower Fusion is a floral, sweet women's fragrance, with a powdery, creamy softness and a touch of spice and oriental warmth. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and freesia carry the floral side, while damask rose and Provençal violet add a powdery finish. Lemon and ginger give it some lift, and patchouli, cistus and labdanum add depth. Bourbon vanilla pulls it together into something creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Girl of Now Forever

Elie Saab · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elie Saab Girl of Now Forever is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with a sweet, creamy side, young and feminine in character. It opens with raspberry, mandarin orange and lemon zest, where fruity sweetness is kept bright by the citrus. Orange blossom, rose and blackcurrant lead the heart. Patchouli, cashmeran and vanilla then settle it into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the most common occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. La Rive She is Mine and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Parfum d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

Kenzo · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Parfum d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It starts with lily-of-the-valley leaf, then moves into a heart of jasmine, hyacinth and peony. Citrus and green accents keep it airy, with a sweet floral note following behind. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle the flowers onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close and light on the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Annayake Hanami and Oscar de la Renta Live in Love have a close profile.

Nocturnes (1981) (Eau de Toilette)

Caron · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Nocturnes (Eau de Toilette) is a feminine chypre that joins a bright citrus and green opening to a powdery, woody floral heart; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and fall; night out and evening lead the occasions, though daily wear is not far behind. It is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Aldehydes, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange give the top a fresh sparkle, cooled by green notes. The heart of rose, jasmine, tuberose and orris root builds a floral, powdery body. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it.

Cuir de R'Eve

David Jourquin · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir de R'Eve is a women's perfume that sets a sweet, powdery floral base against leathery, spicy and smoky edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly as feminine. Pink pepper, clove and bergamot open it with a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope, orris butter and red fruits bring a powdery, fruity softness. Leather, vanilla and patchouli dominate the base, sweetening it while the earthy, smoky side comes forward. Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Simply Elixir have a close profile.

Bloom Nettare di Fiori

Gucci · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori is a floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and autumn, easy to wear for daily life and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine; leisure, daily wear and business come up most often, with evening and night out close behind. A floral accord leads, balanced by a fresh, green side. Rose and ginger open it, tuberose, Rangoon creeper and jasmin bud form the heart, and osmanthus, patchouli and musk settle it into a sweet, creamy, slightly powdery and woody base. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever and Acqua di Biella Kid Mohair have a close profile.

Downtown

5.5

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Downtown is a fresh floral for women built around pear, neroli and gardenia, suited to daily wear and the warmer months; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime and office wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. More than half of voters call it feminine. The top opens bright and fruity with pear, citron, neroli, plum and bergamot. The heart turns floral and lightly powdery through gardenia, pink pepper and violet leaf. Cedarwood, vetiver, musk and frankincense form a soft, woody base.

Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum

Kenzo · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral built on rose, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Rose and violet form the floral core, while vanilla and almond push the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Amber and white musk lay a warm, soft base underneath, and powdery notes wrap the whole. The accords also carry spicy and woody touches, but the sweet, powdery side clearly leads. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Serge Lutens Louve and Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Eau Poudrée have a close profile.

Opulent Musk

Lattafa · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Opulent Musk opens fresh and then moves into a sweet, spicy and creamy woody-oriental character; it is classed as a women's fragrance. The top holds saffron and orange, the orange adding brightness and the saffron a touch of spice. In the heart, gourmand notes and amber sweeten and soften the scent. The base of woods, oakmoss and musk lays down a woody, creamy foundation, with the floral side staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer trails well behind. It leans toward leisure, night-out and evening wear. Feminine is the most voted character, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Zara Red Temptation Women (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Instant Crush have a close profile.

Karl Lagerfeld

6.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens with lime and peach and moves into a floral heart of frangipani, rose and magnolia. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus and peach give a fresh, sweet start. In the heart, frangipani, rose and magnolia add a soft floral layer. Amberwood and musk leave a woody, powdery base, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords.

Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie

Sabrina Carpenter · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie Eau de Parfum is a lemony gourmand for women that most voters place in spring and casual wear. It opens with candied lemon peel, sugar and Italian bergamot. In the heart, meringue, limoncello and sweetened condensed milk soften the citrus into a creamy sweetness. The base of tonka bean, wholemeal biscuit, vanilla cream and shortcrust pastry closes it like a slice of warm, dry-edged pie. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Voters pick spring most often and lean towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out use further behind. Most describe it as feminine and modern.

Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea is a sweet, powdery floral built from azalea, chestnut and vanilla absolute, made for women and now discontinued. The scent is fresh and floral, with azalea's lightness softened by the gourmand sweetness of chestnut and vanilla absolute. A creamy, powdery texture comes forward, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Persephone's Patchouli

Electimuss · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Electimuss Persephone's Patchouli is a floral, earthy scent for women, with sweet fruit and spice running through it. Plum, Guatemala cardamom and pomegranate open on a fruity, spicy note. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, patchouli and Bulgarian rose bring the green, floral side forward. The base of honey, coffee, sandalwood, cedarwood and ambergris sweetens it and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis and Boadicea the Victorious Glorious have a close profile.

Le Parfum (2026)

6.0

MaxMara · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

MaxMara Le Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral that leans towards autumn and winter days, with a feminine, modern character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next. It sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens on Guatemalan tuberose absolute and Grasse tuberose. Vanilla in the heart softens it and adds a gourmand sweetness. Australian sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody footing.

Gold Sugar

Pink Sugar · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pink Sugar Gold Sugar is a gourmand scent for women that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, neroli and orange with a sweet heart of orange blossom, crème brûlée and coconut. The citrus notes give a fresh, fruity start before the scent turns creamy and sweet, with orange blossom, crème brûlée and coconut leading. In the base, Australian sandalwood, cream and musk soften the sugar, leaving a powdery, lightly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense and Nihan Nihan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Loukhoum Parfum du Soir

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Parfum du Soir is a warm, sweet, gourmand evening scent with floral, woody and faintly smoky edges, and most voters read it as feminine. Vanilla absolute, benzoin and white honey carry the scent. Tonka bean and bitter almond soften that sweetness into something powdery, while sandalwood and musk give it a warm woody base. Rose absolute adds a floral edge inside the dense sweetness, and the spicy, oriental side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, followed by classic. Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima and V Canto Magnificat have a close profile.

Délices de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Cartier · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Délices de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and powdery floral with a gourmand touch, aimed at women, and it has been discontinued. Pink pepper, bergamot and sour cherry open with a spicy, tart fruitiness. In the heart, violet, jasmine and freesia add a soft, powdery floral layer. Tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and amber in the base balance the sweetness with woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits leisure and daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Guess Seductive Red (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

The 7 Virtues · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, creamy, woody character, best suited to fall and spring days. Most voters pick fall and spring, and see it as a leisure or daily scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters find it masculine. The top has violet, coconut milk and cardamom, joined by myrrh absolute. In the heart, cedarwood, frankincense and vanilla take over, and the base of cocoa absolute and Sri Lankan sandalwood grounds the sweetness in wood. A spicy touch stays in the background of the creamy blend.

Pure Extrême (Eau de Parfum)

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Pure Extrême Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy feminine scent that pairs rose, gardenia and jasmine with white blossoms. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it reads clearly feminine. The top notes of rose and gardenia open floral, with white blossoms and jasmine in the heart. Woods, amber and white musk soften the base, leaving a fresh, sweet, powdery and creamy floral. Elizabeth Taylor Sparkling White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Nuit de Musc have a close profile.

Vittoria Apuana

6.5

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Vittoria Apuana is a fruity floral for women, pairing mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange with the sweet, creamy tones of banana, tiaré and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and night out also get a share. It reads clearly feminine to most voters. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange. In the heart, banana, tiaré and coconut turn it sweet, creamy and gourmand. Ambergris and vanilla close it in the base with a soft, powdery finish.

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