The Perfume Library

Pure Poison Elixir

8.0

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Pure Poison Elixir is a floral, gourmand women's scent in which jasmine and orange blossom are sweetened by vanilla, almond and cocoa bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain and green mandarin orange for a fresh start. The heart is jasmine and orange blossom, giving it a floral core. The base of vanilla, almond, cocoa bean and sandalwood pulls it toward a sweet, powdery, oriental feel. Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar and Boucheron Parfums de Joaillier have a close profile.

Qom Chilom

7.5

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Qom Chilom is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening against a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is raspberry, sour cherry and cherry, sweet and plainly fruity. In the heart, almond, heliotrope and iris soften it into something powdery, with blue atlas cedar adding a woody line. The base is led by vanilla absolute, patchouli, musk and oud, while the synthetic and animal accords give it an unusual edge. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Lancôme Trésor and Joop! Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Ouris Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Ouris Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent for women, its sweetness set in a powdery, creamy, gourmand texture. Jasmine and pollen build a floral base, while peach and plum add a soft fruitiness on top. Honey, vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood and white cedar balance it with a creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Perpetual

8.0

Moresque · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Perpetual opens on cherry, ginger and almond before settling into brown sugar, vanilla and amber, a sweet, gourmand and floral unisex scent. The top holds cherry, ginger, almond and orange, a fruity sweetness with a spicy warmth. Patchouli, rose, jasmine and iris form a floral heart. The base turns creamy and oriental, with brown sugar, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring second. It leans towards night out and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine and modern.

Green Tea Cherry Blossom

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom is a fresh, citrusy and green fruity floral, aimed at women and suited to light everyday wear. It opens with green tea, bergamot and tangerine, which give a crisp citrus lift. In the heart, Chinese peony, plum and apricot add a fruity, floral sweetness. The base of musk, heliotrope and moss settles it into a soft, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Sakura Blossom and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Nectarine Blossom have a close profile.

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand His Aspiration / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to sport and everyday wear. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter still get a share. Leisure, business, daily wear and sport are the leading occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. It opens with Madagascan pepper, mint and mandarin orange, fresh and spicy. In the heart, almond and Venezuelan tonka bean bring a sweet, creamy softness. The base of musk and Moroccan cypress leaves a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Suprême Nectar

7.9

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nectar Olfactif Suprême Nectar is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance built around almond, honey and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Amber and almond open on a sweet note. The heart holds honey, creamy notes and almond blossom, where the floral and powdery sides show. In the base, vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a woody, spicy and oriental warmth. Gaultier² and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Splendida - Jasmin Noir

7.6

Bvlgari · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bvlgari Splendida - Jasmin Noir is a sweet, powdery floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It reads mostly as feminine and classic. The top opens with plant juice and gardenia; the heart carries almond and jasmine sambac absolute for a sweet floral core. The base of tonka bean, cashmere wood and patchouli settles it into a creamy, woody, spicy warmth. Bvlgari Jasmin Noir and Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge have a close profile.

Stockholm 1978

7.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978 opens on black pepper, almond and lemon, a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn and easygoing daytime wear. The first impression pairs the bite of black pepper with soft almond and bright lemon. In the heart, geranium and rosemary add a floral, green note. The base of black amber, moss and patchouli settles into a woody, powdery and creamy finish, and the sweetness never takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Gloria (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Cacharel · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Gloria Eau de Toilette is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that opens with Bulgarian rose, hibiscus and amaretto and turns sweeter with almond, vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evening and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine. A fresh, floral opening gives way to a heart where white pepper and white blossoms add a spicy edge. The base of almond, cherry, tonka bean and cedar leaves a gourmand, powdery and lightly woody sweetness.

Eau de Bain

8.1

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Eau de Bain is a feminine scent built on lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, with a fresh, green and clean character that suits easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters most often call it feminine. Citrus and green notes set the first impression, and the fresh accord leads. Orange blossom and white musk soften it into something powdery and creamy. Vanilla and almond add a light sweetness, while woods give it a faint dryness.

Kisses Rain

8.1

Renier Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Renier Perfumes Kisses Rain pairs oud with coffee in a floral, sweet, gourmand frame; it suits evenings and colder months as a unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and rose alongside oud; in the heart oud meets heliotrope, coffee, Atlas cedar and almond. The base of musk, patchouli, Cuban tolu balm, amber and vanilla carries it into a creamy, spicy, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex stance. Renier Perfumes Kisses Rain Labios Rotos and Floris Honey Oud share a close profile.

Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache

6.8

Laura Mercier · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache is a sweet, gourmand fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, evenings out and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with white orchid, bergamot and fruit nectar, a light fruity start. In the heart, pistachio, hazelnut, praliné and caramel dominate, while dark chocolate and almond deepen the sweetness. The base settles into cream, vanilla and honey, with patchouli and woody notes staying in the background. It also has a spicy, powdery side. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. About half of voters read it as feminine. Mugler La Rose Angel and Aquolina Blue Sugar have a close profile.

Parisian / Parisian Oud

7.7

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Parisian / Parisian Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy oriental that deepens into woody, resinous and smoky tones, and it is unisex. It opens with almond, grapefruit, cardamom and pink pepper, which bring spice together with a light freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium build the floral side, while oud and leather add an animal, smoky edge. The base of frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood and amber forms a warm, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third, and summer stays in the background. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters lean slightly masculine, though the balance remains unisex. Niche 4 All Rose Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

Amande Fleurie

7.2

Les Senteurs Gourmandes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Amande Fleurie is a floral unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against the sweet, creamy tones of almond and vanilla, with a light, easy daytime feel. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, orange, peach and hyacinth. Orange blossom takes over in the heart, then the scent dries down into the powdery, woody warmth of almond, vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Dior Cologne Blanche and Marc Jacobs Biscotti have a close profile.

Essenza di Roma

7.2

Laura Biagiotti · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma is a feminine scent that opens with a fresh citrus and floral lift and settles into a sweet, powdery vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer is not far behind; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair share calling it modern. The mandarin orange opening brings the freshness. The heart holds almond, cyclamen and woody notes, with the almond nudging the scent toward the gourmand and the cyclamen carrying the floral side. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla take over, and the scent dries down sweet and powdery. Laura Biagiotti Mistero di Roma Donna and Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Maraschino

7.8

Sospiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Maraschino is a sweet, fruity-floral unisex scent in which cherry, apple and peach meet almond. The top notes are apple, peach, almond, strawberry and cherry, so fruit leads from the first spray. In the heart, jasmine sambac, iris, mimosa and rose add a floral middle layer. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood carry it into a creamy, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and modern also get a fair share. Hæc dies and Latte di Cherry have a close profile.

Vision in a Dream Psychedelic

8.5

Clive Christian · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Vision in a Dream Psychedelic is a green, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and the character reads masculine and classic. The top opens green and fruity with mugwort, kaffir lime leaf, apple skin and galbanum. The heart turns spicy, resinous and leathery through labdanum, frankincense, clove, cinnamon and suede. The base rests on woody vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood, with sweet and smoky tones running through it.

Naomagic

7.4

Naomi Campbell · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Naomi Campbell Naomagic opens with fresh bergamot and orange and settles into a sweet, powdery floral of jasmine, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. The opening brings bergamot, orange, green leaves and cardamom, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. Jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and almond make up a sweet floral heart. Cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and musk close it as a woody, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Votes for the four seasons are close, with spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Pur Désir de Lilas

7.1

Yves Rocher

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Parfum

7.7

Aubade · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aubade Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that softens a floral heart with vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Clove and almond open with a spicy, gourmand touch. The heart is a floral bouquet of rose, violet, freesia, lily of the valley, heliotrope and peony. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood settle underneath, leaving a creamy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Votes spread across night out, leisure, evening and office wear. Most read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and J-Scent Cafe have a close profile.

Noir Tropical

7.4

Maria Candida Gentile · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maria Candida Gentile Noir Tropical is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by bourbon whiskey, rum and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, yet it is classed as unisex. Bergamot opens briefly and brightly. In the heart, heliotrope and almond add a soft, powdery sweetness. The base of bourbon whiskey, rum and vanilla settles into a warm, spicy, smoky and woody finish, with vanilla rounding everything off. Bois 1920 La Vaniglia and Alambar have a close profile.

Ananda Dolce

6.8

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Ananda Dolce is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Peach and almond give the opening a fruity, lightly gourmand feel, with almond leaf adding a faintly green edge. In the heart, white tea, almond blossom and white blossoms make it fresh and powdery. The base of tonka bean, white musk and amber softens the sweetness and settles it into a warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Pink Sugar Simply Pink have a close profile.

Douceur de Vanille

7.2

Les Néréides

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Néréides Douceur de Vanille is a floral, gourmand vanilla scent, sweet, powdery and lightly spiced, made for women. It opens with white rose and star anise: the rose gives a soft floral note, the anise a thin thread of spice. In the heart, cocoa and almond bring a sweet, edible warmth. It settles on Bourbon vanilla and white musk, which turn it creamy and powdery. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and most voters find it feminine. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Frangipanier and M. Micallef Vanille Sambag have a close profile.