The Perfume Library

Andalusian Soul

8.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Andalusian Soul is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent led by rum, labdanum and vanilla. It opens with acacia, rum and amber, then gathers balsamic notes, smoky notes, cistus and labdanum in the heart. Clary sage, vanilla and amber form the base; a creamy, gourmand sweetness meets a spicy warmth, and the oriental character holds throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

Oesel

8.0

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Oesel is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets orange blossom, lemon and Bulgarian rose over patchouli and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon and orange blossom for a bright citrus feel, backed by Paraguayan petigrain's green edge. The heart brings Bulgarian rose, acacia and jasmine sambac in a soft floral layer. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, tobacco flower and amber carry it into a sweet, spicy, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Love At First Sight

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Une Nuit Nomade Love At First Sight is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with lilac and passion fruit giving it a light, fruity lift. Lilac and jacaranda set a floral, green base, and passion fruit adds a fruity brightness. Acacia softens the blend, while ambroxan sits in the background and gives it a synthetic, creamy, lightly sweet texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Fleur de Portofino (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business third. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. The top notes of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, acacia, osmanthus and mimosa add a soft, slightly creamy floral touch. Acacia honey sweetens the base a little, but the fresh, green and aquatic feel stays on top. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole and Mancera French Riviera have a close profile.

Reflet Sur L'Okavango

8.2

Ella K Parfums · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ella K Parfums Reflet Sur L'Okavango is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral unisex scent built around amarula, papyrus and iris. It opens with amarula and papyrus, and the heart of acacia, loquat and iris adds a floral, powdery side. In the dry-down, tonka bean, sycamore maple and mopane sweeten it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It mostly reads feminine, though it is unisex. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and New Notes Talco have a close profile.

Toni Gard Woman

7.4

Toni Gard · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toni Gard Woman is a floral and fruity scent set on a sweet, gourmand base, with a powdery, warm character aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with red fruits, mandarin orange, lilac and blackcurrant. In the heart, marzipan, almond blossom and jasmine build a sweet floral note. At the base, heliotrope, vanilla, amber and cedarwood carry it to a powdery, woody warmth. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Blv

6.9

Bvlgari · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Blv is a floral women's fragrance that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth; it has been discontinued. It begins with flax blossom and ginger, which give it a spicy freshness. In the heart, acacia and wisteria carry the floral side. In the base, musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften and sweeten it, leaving a powdery trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Half of voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Bvlgari Absolute Blv and Prada L'Homme Water Splash have a close profile.

Arcipelago Donna (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Acqua dell'Elba

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua dell'Elba Arcipelago Donna Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, lemon and apricot to a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The top notes of apricot, mandarin orange and lemon give a citrusy, lightly sweet brightness. In the heart, jasmine, everlasting flower, acacia and orange blossom add a soft, creamy floral touch. Arbutus, moss and cedarwood settle the scent on a woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Over half of voters find it feminine. Roberto Ugolini Marzocco and M. Micallef Sensual have a close profile.

Terre de Lumière (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around lavender honey, bitter almond and tonka bean, leaning floral and gourmand. The top opens with bergamot, ambrette seed and pink pepper, where bergamot adds freshness and pink pepper a light spice. Lavender honey brings sweetness to the heart, and the base of white musk, bitter almond, acacia and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Lalique Le Parfum and Roger & Gallet Amande Persane have a close profile.

Blv Notte

7.6

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Blv Notte is a feminine fragrance that sets the freshness of mandarin orange and bergamot against the sweet warmth of dark chocolate and amber, with a floral, gourmand side; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, galangal and bergamot, a fresh and fruity start. The heart holds iris, tobacco flower, acacia and vodka, bringing a powdery, floral softness. Dark chocolate, amber and ginger sweeten the base and close it with a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, with spring and winter not far behind, and the occasions spread from daily wear to evenings. Most see it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil and Betty Barclay Beautiful have a close profile.

Aria di Mare

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Aria di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though the scent reads unisex. The notes read as one whole: marine notes, bamboo sprout and Java tea bring the coolness, while tiaré, acacia and floral notes add a soft floral touch. Herbaceous notes leave a green trace, and white musk sets a sweet, powdery base underneath.

Sova

7.5

Slumberhouse · 2012

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Slumberhouse Sova is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand side against a smoky, earthy, animal body; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it sits more comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it leans neither way clearly. The scent reads as a whole: amber, vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa build a sweet, gourmand base. Pipe tobacco, castoreum and beeswax pull it towards smoke and animal warmth, while sweet clover, hop and hay bring a green, earthy edge.

Gold (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

DKNY · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Gold Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs jasmine, acacia and Casablanca lily with the warmth of amber, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. A floral, green character leads, with a soft fruity edge. Pollen and pimento add a light spiciness, while frankincense, cistus and Peruvian tolu balm bring a resinous warmth and East Indian patchouli adds woody depth. The oriental side stays sweet rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is voted nearly as much. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with classic and modern next.

Hanbury

7.4

Maria Candida Gentile · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maria Candida Gentile Hanbury is a unisex floral built on fresh, green citrus, softened by honey and acacia into something sweet and powdery. The opening is Sicilian lime, Brazilian bitter orange and Sicilian orange. At the heart, acacia, calycanthus and honey sweeten the citrus. The base of oakmoss and benzoin dries down with a spicy, powdery trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Brise Marine

5.9

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Brise Marine is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, myrtle and algae, where the green and aquatic side comes forward. In the heart, cyclamen, coconut, lily of the valley, acacia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, coumarin, Bourbon vanilla and white musk sweetens it, while the spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and business and sport also fitting. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Bon Parfumeur 803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Iris Nobile Sublime

6.8

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Sublime is a feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, floral and gently sweet heart. Mandarin orange and neroli keep the opening fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, orris, rose and orange blossom build a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of acacia, birch, patchouli, cedar and musk adds a woody, slightly spicy depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across leisure, evening, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Platino / Platino 950‰

7.9

Omnia Profumi · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Omnia Profumi Platino / Platino 950‰ is a sweet, powdery and creamy gourmand set on a floral base, made for women and leaning towards the colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring next. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a fair share see it as modern. It opens with cream, caramel and coconut, soft and sweet. The heart brings acacia, almond milk and jasmine for a floral body. In the base, white musk and vanilla settle it into a warm, powdery, creamy finish.

Rain Tea

7.2

Chasing Scents · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Chasing Scents Rain Tea is a floral, green unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings, and it can pass in an office too. More voters read it as feminine, though it keeps its unisex stance. Acacia, chamomile and chrysanthemum open it floral and green. In the heart, the rain accord and white tea come forward. Honey sweetens the base and adds a creamy softness, while barley and soapberry lend an earthy undertone. Atkinsons My Fair Lily and Nishane Hold Me Closer have a close profile.

Osé

7.8

Simone Cosac · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Simone Cosac Osé is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance that opens with lilac, orange blossom and almond. The top is lilac, orange blossom and almond. In the heart, heliotrope, lily of the valley and acacia keep the floral side softened by green. The base of tonka bean, musk and patchouli sweetens it and settles into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes. It reads feminine. Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Giglio Fiorentino and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Nox

6.9

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Angela Ciampagna Nox is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh, floral mix of ylang-ylang, bergamot and lily of the valley, then rests on an earthy base of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mainly for leisure and evenings, and opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It starts with ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and bergamot, fresh and floral. In the heart, salt, sagebrush and hinoki cypress bring an aquatic, green edge, with pink pepper adding a light spice. It settles into a creamy, woody base of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Amouage Beach Hut Woman and Olfattology Paranà have a close profile.

The Decay of the Angel

7.8

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes The Decay of the Angel is a unisex scent that sets a floral, citrusy opening over a resinous, woody and smoky base. The top is bright with ylang-ylang, neroli and mandarin orange, while rose and frankincense add a resinous depth. In the heart, jasmine sambac, acacia and Spanish cade juniper wood come forward. The base carries labdanum, patchouli and oud for an earthy weight, softened by Atlas cedar and tonka bean into something woody and slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works at the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost evenly split.

Wish Magical Nights

8.0

Chopard · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chopard Wish Magical Nights is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around pear, magnolia and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most see it as feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with pear, acacia and red berries, a fresh, fruity start. The heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope, magnolia and iris. Vanilla and patchouli sweeten the base, closing on a gourmand, oriental warmth. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Tepidarium

7.5

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Tepidarium is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that joins grapefruit, rum and lemon to the soft florals of magnolia and acacia. It opens with grapefruit and lemon for a sharp citrus lift, while rum adds a sweet, gourmand touch. In the heart, magnolia, Piña Colada and acacia bring a soft floral and fruity feel. White musk, vetiver and green tea keep the base clean, woody and green. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine than masculine. Rammstein Nitroglyzerin and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Kanat

6.7

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Angela Ciampagna Kanat is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity body against an aquatic coolness and a vanilla sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it across all seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, followed by work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with saffron, peach, apricot and bergamot, bright, fruity and a little spicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, magnolia and salt bring a soft floral, aquatic feel. Vanilla, musk and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody ground. Its profile sits close to Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and Marc Gebauer Red Sand.