The Perfume Library

Dolce Riviera / Patchouli Blanc

7.3

Réminiscence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Réminiscence Dolce Riviera / Patchouli Blanc is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that opens with aldehydes and star anise and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and white musk. The top pairs aldehydes with star anise for a fresh, lightly spiced start. Hawthorn and sandalwood in the heart add a soft floral, woody layer. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and white musk come forward, and the scent turns sweeter, earthy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2024)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2024) is a unisex chypre that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and aldehydes against soft florals and a vanilla-woody base. The top notes of lemon, bergamot and aldehydes open fresh. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peach lead, bringing out the floral, fruity and powdery sides. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Season votes lean slightly to spring and fall but spread across all four, and most voters suggest it for evenings and nights out. It reads between masculine and feminine. Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire and Roja Dove Perfumery have a close profile.

Angeliki / Αγγελική

8.8

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Angelos Créations Olfactives Angeliki / Αγγελική is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as unisex. It opens bright with apricot, aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, damask rose, freesia and lily of the valley. The base turns resinous, earthy and animalic, with sandalwood, oud, tolu balm and oakmoss.

Sortilège (2014)

7.6

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion Sortilège (2014) opens with ylang-ylang, lilac and aldehydes, a powdery, green-tinged floral chypre made for women and best suited to spring and autumn. Up top, aldehydes, lilac, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley build a fresh, green bouquet. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mimosa, iris, Turkish rose and narcissus deepen the floral body with a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, sandalwood and amber settles into a woody, slightly sweet and spicy foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and night-out wear leading. It reads feminine and classic. Madame Rochas and Anaïs Anaïs share a close profile.

C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Christian Lacroix · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery feminine scent in which white flowers like jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang meet fruity and spicy notes; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine, tuberose, rose and orange blossom come first, while peach, pineapple and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Aldehydes lend a light sparkle, and vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood pull it towards a woody, oriental warmth. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Nearly half call it feminine and some find it classic, so it suits a traditional, feminine style. Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

Springfield

7.8

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Harry Lehmann Springfield is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and office wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets very few votes. Daily, leisure and business wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, with classic and modern close behind. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Bitter orange and grapefruit give it a bright, fruity lift, cardamom adds spice and aldehydes add sparkle. Vetiver and woody notes ground that freshness in a dry, woody base.

IV-II Ray-Flection

7.7

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masque IV-II Ray-Flection is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet, powdery and creamy character, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and aldehydes, which give a bright, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, mimosa absolute, violet leaf absolute and the solar note build a soft floral-green core, and the base of musk, beeswax absolute and cedarwood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. 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. Votes on character lean feminine, with modern and masculine votes close behind. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Engelsrufer Aurora have a close profile.

Calandre (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Rabanne · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Rabanne Calandre Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery chypre with a green, aldehydic opening, made for women and suited to daytime and office wear. It opens with leaf green, bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, jasmine, iris and rose. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss gives it a woody, powdery footing. The overall feel is crisp, green and a little synthetic, with a spicy edge. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daytime, work and leisure. Most call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. Rive Gauche (2003) and Farouche have a close profile.

Musc et Freesia

7.2

E. Coudray · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

E. Coudray Musc et Freesia is a fresh, powdery bouquet of freesia, peony and lily, a feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most common settings. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with aldehydes and raspberry leaf, which give it a bright, fruity freshness. The heart of cyclamen, peony, lily and freesia forms a rounded floral. In the base, white leather, musk and teakwood carry the sweet, powdery feel into a soft woodiness. Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum and Burberry London for Women have a close profile.

Karenina

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Karenina opens with aldehydes and bergamot and moves into jasmine, gardenia, violet and May rose, making a powdery, creamy, sweet floral; it has been discontinued. The top is aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart is crowded with flowers: geranium, violet, gardenia, Grasse jasmine and May rose among them. The base of vanilla, musk and cedarwood softens it, while clove adds a spicy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss and Volnay Perlerette have a close profile.

New York (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy New York Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lime, green apple and black pepper, aimed at leisure and everyday wear. It opens with aldehydes, vinyl and lime, a bright, slightly synthetic freshness. The heart adds green apple, black pepper and elemi resin, giving a fruity, spicy green touch. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while vetiver keeps that sweetness on a drier footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. It reads modern and masculine. Rasasi Entebaa pour Homme and Zara Blue Temptation have a close profile.

Purple Tweed

7.9

Talbot Runhof · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweet side and a leathery touch, written for women and soft in character. It opens with peach and aldehydes, and the heart of rose, violet and iris builds a floral, powdery core. In the base, almond, leathery notes and musky notes settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn during the day, at work and for leisure. Most voters find it feminine. Trussardi Trussardi and Dior Sakura have a close profile.

Et Voilà

5.8

Téo Cabanel · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Téo Cabanel Et Voilà is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent with a creamy softness, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening further behind. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. The top opens with fresh notes, neroli and aldehydes. In the heart, white blossoms, rose and heliotrope build a floral body. The base of white musk and sandalwood softens everything into a creamy, powdery finish. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Byredo Blanche (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vermeil (2021)

7.8

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bienaimé Vermeil is a powdery, sweet floral built around raspberry, iris, rose and violet; it is labelled unisex, though it leans feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. It sits best in leisure, work and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with aldehydes and carrot seed, then raspberry, iris, rose and violet form a fruity-floral heart. In the base, tolu balm, sandalwood, white musk and heliotrope soften it into something creamy, sweet and lightly spicy. Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5

7.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes, with Kharismal® Super and floral notes in the heart. Ambroxan, Musk T® and mineral notes anchor the base. A light sweetness and a creamy softness sit over the fresh, citrusy character, with a synthetic sheen alongside.

North

7.3

Mendittorosa · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa North is a unisex scent that sets a sharp opening of bergamot and black pepper over a smoky, woody base of cedar, patchouli and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens fresh and spicy, with bergamot, black pepper and aldehydes giving a bright, slightly synthetic edge. Jasmine and blossoms add a green floral note in the heart. It then moves to the woody, resinous and smoky side, with patchouli, two cedars, vetiver and nutmeg carrying the base.

Giorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve (Eau de Toilette)

8.8

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy core with sweetness, resin and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets few votes. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear further behind. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot, with aldehydes adding a bright edge. The heart builds a floral-spicy core from rose, iris, carnation and cinnamon, over a woody floor of cedar and sandalwood. In the base, amber, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean bring a heavy sweetness, while leather and musk leave a smoky, animal trace.

The Wonderland II

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds The Wonderland II is a unisex chypre, floral and powdery at its core, softened by fruity sweetness and a creamy, woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, orris root, bitter almond and aldehydes, a fruity, powdery start. The heart brings narcissus, iris, Malayan and Thai oud, ivy and spices. The base settles on mitti attar, castoreum, moss and more orris root, drying down woody and creamy with a clear chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring after them, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire and Folkwinds The Wonderland have a close profile.

Roseberry

6.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Roseberry pairs blackberry and raspberry leaf with Turkish rose in a fresh, green floral made for women. Roseberry wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. It opens with wine lees, blackcurrant bud, aldehydes and chamomile, a fresh and slightly tart start. In the heart, blackberry and raspberry leaf absolute meet eglantine and Turkish rose, with the fruity sweetness held in check by green tones. Sandalwood, vetiver and iris settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

L'Arte di Gucci (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci L'Arte di Gucci Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning floral that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and green notes and moves into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it is made for women and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. For character, feminine and classic lead the votes. The top carries fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and coriander. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, tuberose, narcissus and mimosa. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. The floral, green and fruity sides are softened by sweet and spicy touches.

D Red

6.8

Diesel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel D Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear and leisure time. It opens with grapefruit and geranium: the grapefruit brings brightness, the geranium adds a floral edge. Aldehydes and lavender sit in the heart, giving it a clean, slightly synthetic feel. Sandalwood and amberwood form a woody base, softened by a sweet, fruity tone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business and sport close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Adidas Sport Fever and Zara Golden Decade Summer have a close profile.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.

Empreinte (2012)

7.6

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Empreinte is a chypre for women that opens with mandarin, bergamot and aldehydes, carries roses and jasmine in the heart and rests on cedar, sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. It reads feminine to most, though some find it classic or even masculine. It opens fresh and citrusy with Brazilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, May rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, while moss and leather give the chypre a leathery edge. That base carries the fresh opening into a dry, spicy finish.