The Perfume Library

Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle is a unisex scent built on peach skin, rose and violet, with a powdery, sweet floral-fruity feel that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, followed by modern, though a fair number call it masculine. The scent is fresh, creamy and slightly synthetic. Peach skin and aldehydes give a bright fruity freshness, while rose, violet and orange blossom add a powdery floral side. Sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and frankincense settle it onto a soft, sweetish base. Lipstick Rose and Flower by Kenzo have a close profile.

Une Fleur de Cassie

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Floral · Green · Sweet

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie is a floral, green and powdery unisex scent that leans towards autumn and spring evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mimosa absolute, jasmine absolute and cassia blossom form the floral core, with rose rounding it out. Aldehydes add a green, slightly powdery edge, while sandalwood, musk and vanilla bring a sweet, woody, animal warmth. The spicy and earthy sides stay in the background.

Explosive / Provocation (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Aigner · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Explosive / Provocation Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody chypre that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. The top opens with bergamot, aldehydes and coriander, and the heart builds a floral body from rose, lily of the valley, geranium and iris. The base lays down an earthy floor of vetiver, patchouli and moss, which ambergris and sandalwood sweeten into a powdery warmth. Spicy and animal touches give it a firm edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Voters read it mostly as feminine and classic, which suits fans of chypres. Its profile is close to Genny Genny and Lanvin Arpège.

John Galliano (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

John Galliano · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

John Galliano Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral for women, rounded out by sweet, spicy and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, aldehydes and bergamot. The heart of iris, violet, rose, lavender and peony builds a powdery floral core. Frankincense, cedar, patchouli, amber and musk settle it onto a woody, oriental and faintly smoky base, while the fruity and sweet sides soften that warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Patchouli Paris

7.8

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Patchouli Paris is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around patchouli and iris, settling into a powdery, creamy finish of vanilla and musk. It opens with a bright flash of aldehydes, then iris and patchouli take over. The earthy patchouli is softened by the powdery side of the iris, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. The base of musk, vanilla and ambergris sweetens the scent and closes it with a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is worn at leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Armani Privé Iris Céladon and Burberry Amber Heath have a close profile.

Séville à l'Aube

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l'Aube is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lavender and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, petitgrain and aldehydes, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. The heart carries orange blossom, jasmine and white blossoms, softened by benzoin and beeswax. Frankincense, amber and resins leave a sweet, powdery warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits daytime, leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Les Parfums de Rosine Rosa Flamenca have a close profile.

Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer, sport and leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, sport and daily wear dominate, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it masculine. It opens cool with aldehydes, lavender, mint, tangerine and lemon. In the heart, ginger, marine notes and geranium add a green, spicy touch. In the base, vetiver, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Coty Aspen for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Estēe Lauder · 1978

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Cinnabar is a spicy, resinous and sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with spices, orange, bergamot and peach lifted by aldehydes. The heart sets cinnamon and clove against the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. The base of frankincense, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli leaves a resinous, woody, powdery and smoky warmth.

For Her Pure Musc Blanc

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral with a clearly feminine character, closer to everyday wear than to evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily, leisure and office wear lead, while night and evening trail behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top opens clean with aldehydes, ginger, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper. The heart turns soft and powdery with musk, cedar, night-blooming jasmine and white blossoms, and the base of vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweetens it into a creamy warmth. Jil Sander Softly and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1932 (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 1932 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral that sets a bright citrus opening against a soft, lightly sweet floral body, and it reads mainly as a feminine scent. It opens with aldehydes, neroli and bergamot, clean and bright. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while lilac and carnation keep it slightly spicy and green. In the base, iris, vanilla and musk leave it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. It has been discontinued; Joop! Berlin and Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Couleur Primaire / Exemplaire Unique

7.5

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Eaux Primordiales Couleur Primaire / Exemplaire Unique is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter chosen less often. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out draw few votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine votes edge ahead, yet masculine votes are close behind, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords dominate, softened by fruity, powdery and creamy touches. The top holds pear and aldehydes. In the heart, peony, rose and jasmine form a floral core. Musk and ambroxan close it in the base, leaving a clean, slightly synthetic trail.

Imitation Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Imitation Woman is a fresh, floral and green women's perfume built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. It opens on a floral bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the heart, aldehydes, liquorice and blackcurrant bud push it towards green and lightly fruity. The base of patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood leaves a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind, and favour leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Bois 1920 Elite III and Basile Basile Femme (2002) have a close profile.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Nahema (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Nahema Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and green, then turns into a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers. Bergamot, green notes and peach give a lively fruity freshness at first, softened by rose and aldehydes. At the heart, hyacinth, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang build a full floral body. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) and Revlon Jontue (Cologne) have a close profile.

Active Bodies (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Active Bodies is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance with a green, spicy edge that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lavender, caraway and green notes, sharpened by aldehydes. In the heart, pine needle, cedar and sandalwood build a woody backdrop, softened by freesia and rose. The base turns sweet and oriental, with amber, musk, tonka bean and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Gabriela Sabatini (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gabriela Sabatini · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gabriela Sabatini Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, woody warmth, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most votes call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli, tangerine and lemon, along with aldehydes and fruity notes. Honeysuckle, jasmine, tuberose and rose lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery warmth. Joop! Le Bain and Laura Biagiotti Roma have a close profile.

Green Butterfly

8.0

Byron Parfums · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Byron Parfums Green Butterfly is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets orris, jasmine and vanilla in a green floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with orris absolute, citrus fruits and orange blossom softened by chocolate. The heart brings jasmine, suede and vanilla forward, with aldehydes and white musk keeping it clean and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settle the gourmand sweetness onto a woody base. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Amouage Lilac Love have a close profile.

Nahema (Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Nahema is a powdery, green-edged floral that sets rose, hyacinth and jasmine against the sweetness of peach and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green notes and aldehydes framing the rose and peach in a fresh way. In the heart, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley build the impression of a floral garden. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood sweetens and warms it, while vetiver adds a woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine and classic.

Spicebomb Metallic Musk

8.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Metallic Musk is a fresh yet spicy men's fragrance in which black pepper, cinnamon and pimento meet musk and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. It leans towards autumn, spring and winter, with summer a weaker pick. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens bright and cool with aldehydes, black pepper and bergamot, while elemi resin adds a slight sharpness. In the heart, cinnamon, pimento and Provençal lavender bring a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, leather, musk and ambrette seed absolute settle it onto a powdery, creamy base, with the sweet and synthetic accords staying in the background.

Armani Privé - Musc Shamal

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Musc Shamal is a unisex scent where rose, white musk and vanilla blend into a soft whole with a fresh, powdery side. Rose and white musk sit up front, aldehydes add a fresh brightness, and vanilla brings a creamy, sweet warmth. Cedarwood and amberwood build a woody base underneath, with spicy and oriental touches wrapped around it. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards fall and spring, and suits night out and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include El Nabil Musc El Quraishi and Chanel Allure.

Coriandre (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Jean Couturier · 1973

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jean Couturier Coriandre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening with coriander and aldehydes and settling into a floral, woody scent. It starts bright, citrusy and lightly spicy, with coriander, aldehydes, orange blossom and angelica. The heart turns floral, with lily, rose, jasmine and iris. The base brings vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, giving it a dry, earthy chypre foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a quarter also read it as masculine. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Jardins de Bagatelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guerlain · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral led by aldehydes, violet, rose and tuberose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, a night out and daily wear score close to one another. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel as well. It opens with aldehydes, violet, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, lightly citrusy start. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orchid. In the base, tuberose, vetiver and cedar add a green, woody footing, and the whole settles into a chypre feel.