The Perfume Library

By the Fireplace

7.9

Maison Margiela · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits evenings in the colder months. It opens with clove and pink pepper for a spicy warmth, softened by orange blossom absolute. The heart of chestnut, gaiac wood and cade juniper turns woody and smoky, and the base of Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla settles into a sweet, resinous, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Boulangerie Crème Caramel and Emir Camp Fire have a close profile.

Kalan

7.4

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Kalan is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of citrus with spice and a sweet, woody warmth. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper, a bright, fruity freshness held in check by the pepper's bite. In the heart, lavender and orange blossom absolute soften the picture. The base turns sweeter with amber, roasted tonka bean and sandalwood, settling onto a woody floor. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. In character votes the masculine side leads, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Whispers in the Library

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.

Carnal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy unisex floral built around tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom absolutes. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less for the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though about a fifth find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, eucalyptus and melon, a fresh, green start. The heart is jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and salicylate, forming a full floral core. The base brings tuberose and orange blossom absolutes, coconut and white musk, which sweeten it and add a creamy, faintly animal warmth.

APOM

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call it feminine, though it reads as a unisex fragrance. Ylang-ylang, orange blossom absolute and true lavender absolute give it a fresh, floral front. Vanilla sweetens it, labdanum and cedarwood add a warm woody touch, and white musk leaves a powdery, creamy base.

Coffee Break

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Coffee Break is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent that softens coffee with milk, and it leans towards everyday wear in fall and winter. It opens with coffee, red apple and lemon, the apple and lemon adding a light freshness over the coffee. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom absolute and spearmint bring a soft floral touch. The base of milk, sandalwood and cedarwood settles the scent into a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Néroli Amara

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot to the soft floral warmth of orange blossom absolute. Three citrus notes lead: mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot. In the heart, pink pepper and cypress add a light spiciness and a green edge to that brightness. Orange blossom absolute settles in the base, leaving a floral, fruity, slightly sweet trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Néroli Amara Le Parfum and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Sintra

7.6

Memo Paris · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Sintra is a unisex perfume that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a floral and spicy face. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind; leisure, nights out and evenings are the moments named most often. It is unisex, though half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot and red fruits, bright and slightly green. In the heart, cinnamon, orange blossom and rose absolute add a floral spice. The base settles into creamy sweetness from caramel and Bourbon vanilla absolute, softened by abelmoschus.

Bright Neroli

7.8

Ferrari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Bright Neroli is a fresh, citrus-and-floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, lemon petitgrain and Calabrian lemon, a cool, bright citrus layer. Orange blossom absolute and neroli bring a soft floral heart, while Sichuan pepper and rosemary add a light spicy, green edge. Ambrox, patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, a little sweet and fruity. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, though many call it feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Vanille Leather

7.8

bdk Parfums · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

bdk Parfums Vanille Leather is a unisex scent where vanilla and leather sit in a sweet, creamy, powdery floral setting, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear; longevity and sillage are both rated good. Summer is rarely chosen. On character, feminine takes a small lead, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Violet and pink pepper open it, then Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute carry a floral heart. The base of oak wood, patchouli, benzoin, leather, iris and Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Fendi La Baguette and M. Micallef Vanille Vanille have a close profile.

Matcha Meditation

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation is a fresh, green unisex scent with a sweet, creamy softness, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and green tea, then moves to orange blossom absolute, matcha and jasmine in the heart. The base holds moss, Siam benzoin absolute and white chocolate, so the green, floral side settles into something powdery, woody and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Azemour Les Orangers

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with galbanum adding a green edge and cumin and black pepper a spicy touch. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, while henna, moss and hay push it towards a chypre feel. Iodine and woody notes stay in the background at the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

(untitled) l'eau

7.7

Maison Margiela · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela (untitled) l'eau is a fresh unisex scent that opens with spearmint, mandarin orange and lemon, then moves through galbanum and orange blossom absolute. The opening is bright and citrusy, with buchu and galbanum adding a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart carries galbanum, orange blossom absolute and mastic, and the base settles into a woody floor of serenolide, patchouli and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Histoires de Parfums 1828 and Flora Danica 1761 have a close profile.

Freefall - Lost In Heaven

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy heart on a creamy, powdery, resinous base, and it suits evenings best. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and magnolia form the floral body, while cinnamon and cumin add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean pull it towards a woody, sweet tone, and castoreum adds an animal depth. The overall impression is rich, powdery and oriental. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading and summer trailing. The feminine vote is slightly ahead, though the masculine vote is sizeable too. Dear Diary Desert Nights to Remember and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Soleil Brûlant

6.7

Tom Ford · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant is a warm unisex scent that sets a sweet, floral heart against spice, smoke and resin. It opens bright with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, black honey and orange blossom absolute turn it creamy and sweet. The base settles into amber, leather, frankincense and resins, a smoky, woody warmth kept in check by vetiver and woods. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and lean towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way.

Ambre Royal (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, sweet, powdery amber. Bergamot, orange blossom absolute and green notes give it a bright start. In the heart, rose, jasmine absolute and orris butter bring out the floral and powdery side, while amber adds warmth. The base of musk, cedarwood, patchouli and tonka bean grounds it in a woody, creamy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Ormonde Jayne Royal Elixir and LM Parfums Radikal Iris have a close profile.

Camomille Satin

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin is a unisex perfume that lays a powdery, creamy softness over a floral, sweet core. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear as well as evenings out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine and modern. Petitgrain and chamomile open with a greenish freshness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, lavender absolute and Turkish rose absolute build the floral body. Vanilla, galbanum and musk sweeten the base and close it with a creamy, slightly leathery softness.

Kashnoir

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, and it suits cool-season evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead, but masculine and classic votes are substantial too, so it sits comfortably on anyone. The top opens fresh with bergamot, lemon and lavender. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, rose and coriander add a floral, spicy softness. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and heliotrope sweeten it into a powdery, woody warmth. Guerlain Héritage (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Ambre Éternel

7.4

Guerlain · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Guerlain Ambre Éternel opens with coriander, cardamom and ambergris and settles into amber and leathery notes, a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Coriander and cardamom come first, spicy and dry, with ambergris softening the ground beneath them. In the heart, orange blossom absolute tempers the sweetness, and the base is dominated by amber, leathery and woody notes. The overall feel is oriental: powdery, resinous, lightly smoky and leathery. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lean strongest. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads truly unisex. It has been discontinued.

Velvet Splendour

6.7

Goldfield & Banks · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goldfield & Banks Velvet Splendour is a floral, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, Australian mimosa absolute and heliotropin. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. More voters read it as feminine than anything else, though a fair share call it classic. The sweet floral side comes from jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom absolute, while heliotropin and tonka bean keep it powdery and creamy. Mandarin orange and hedione add a fresh, green lift. Patchouli, leather, Australian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver give it a woody backbone, and opoponax adds a spicy warmth.

Tonka 25 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Tonka 25 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, creamy warmth of tonka bean and vanilla on a woody, powdery base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime, leisure and evening wear about equally. Voters are almost evenly split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. The scent is sweet and creamy, led by tonka bean absolute and vanilla. Orange blossom absolute adds a floral freshness, while styrax brings a spicy, slightly earthy edge. Atlas cedar and musk form the woody, powdery base.

Altruist (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Altruist Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, the office and relaxed leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn third and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and ginger for a bright citrus start. In the heart, rose and orange blossom absolute meet the spice of black pepper and nutmeg. It dries down on cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver, a woody and green base. Boadicea the Victorious Lavish and Armaf Voyage Bleu have a close profile.

Sleeping on the Roof (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Floraïku Sleeping on the Roof Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around vervain, orange blossom absolute and heliotrope. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Though sold as unisex, nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Vervain opens it on a bright note, and in the heart orange blossom absolute, heliotrope and lily of the valley add a floral, powdery softness. Sweet and green touches keep the flowers balanced. Sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a warm, soft base. Elizabeth and James Nirvana White and Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin have a close profile.