The Perfume Library

La Fenice pour Femme

8.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Femme is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and lightly gourmand character, leaning clearly feminine. It opens with hawthorn and mandarin orange, and a heart of heliotrope, almond blossom and tuberose builds the floral core. Cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, office and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Love Delight (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Forever and ever Dior

7.9

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Forever and ever Dior is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; everyday wear, leisure and the office come first, while night and evening sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, freesia and ivy in the top give it a green, fresh opening. In the heart, almond blossom, rose and geranium bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, vanilla and nutmeg sweeten it and settle it into a soft, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Floris Snow Rose and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

402 Vanille Caramel Santal

7.5

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and daily wear come first among occasions. Just over half of voters find it feminine, while many also read it as modern. It opens with almond blossom, sugar powder and almond, sweet and powdery. In the heart, caramel and vanilla bring a creamy warmth, with jasmine softening it slightly. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and musk balance the sweetness and settle it into a warmer finish.

Naki

7.4

pernoire · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pernoire Naki is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance built around passion fruit, peach and fig leaf. It opens with passion fruit and peach, lightened by aldehydes and almond blossom. In the heart, fig leaf adds a green note while white blossoms and sandalwood soften it. The base of osmanthus, white musk and vanilla settles into a sweet, creamy finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine votes lead on character, though many voters also call it masculine. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Neil Jacquet Amazonia Love have a close profile.

Macaron d'Amour / Dragée

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée is a feminine gourmand that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets chosen for evenings. It reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, cardamom and petitgrain give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, almond blossom, dragée and orange blossom form a sugared floral. White musk, tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft, creamy sweetness at the base.

Amber Gold

8.3

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Amber Gold opens with tangerine and coriander, then settles into orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom, a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The opening pairs the brightness of tangerine with the spice of coriander. In the heart the flowers turn creamy and sweet, with orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom blending together. Patchouli and musk leave a woody, resinous, oriental warmth underneath.

Hammam

7.1

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tesori d'Oriente Hammam is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet on a sweet, powdery base, leaning towards casual, everyday wear. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with almond blossom, mandarin orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

Mahora (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mahora Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-oriental that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, almond blossom and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine fill out the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mayotte and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

My Insolence

7.4

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain My Insolence is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that sets the fruity brightness of raspberry against the gourmand sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Raspberry comes first, then almond blossom and jasmine in the heart push it in a floral direction. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens as it dries, and the powdery side becomes clearer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it suits daytime, leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Profumum Roma Meringa have a close profile.

Vanille de La Réunion / Vanille Bourbon

7.6

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille de La Réunion / Vanille Bourbon is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand vanilla, unisex in style, and it suits the cooler months best. Apple and bergamot give the opening a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, almond blossom and heliotrope soften the scent and add a powdery sweetness. Patchouli and vanilla dominate the base, while the oriental and spicy accords keep the vanilla warm rather than flat. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though some see it as unisex. Dior Fève Délicieuse and Harry Lehmann Vanille have a close profile.

Terra di Gioia

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Terra di Gioia is a fresh, floral women's scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and Indian jasminum grandiflorum, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, almond blossom and pear, which give a bright, fruity start. Indian jasminum grandiflorum carries the floral heart. The base of musk and amberwood settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office best, and most voters find it feminine. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Steamed Rainbow

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Steamed Rainbow is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, red mandarin orange and elemi resin, giving a bright citrus feel. In the heart, almond blossom, grass and green cedar turn it green and floral, with aquatic and earthy touches sitting in the background. Vetiver, violet and a mist note hold that freshness on a calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters see it as modern, with feminine and masculine votes close to each other. It has a close profile to CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Earth.

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.

Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo

7.6

Acca Kappa · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, powdery and creamy, made mainly with women in mind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you for a long time without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with jasmine and Italian bergamot, and almond blossom and vanilla lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, warm sweetness. A spicy touch tempers the softness slightly. Gaultier² and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Mystic Sugar

7.7

Coreterno · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Coreterno Mystic Sugar is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange, almond blossom and pineapple for a fruity brightness. In the heart, cocoa absolute, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, softened by jasmine and tonka bean. The base of amber, vanilla absolute and sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery, faintly smoky sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal have a close profile.

Wonderly

7.5

The House of Oud · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Wonderly is a unisex fragrance with a gourmand streak, pairing a floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though many call it modern. It opens with apricot and goji berry, then African neroli, jasmine sambac and almond blossom make the heart floral and creamy. In the base, Bourbon vanilla keeps the sweetness going, while Egyptian myrrh, Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody, spicy ground. Carner Tardes and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

Milk Orchid

7.2

Commodity · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Commodity Milk Orchid is a creamy, sweet floral with a powdery softness and a milky feel, and it is made for both men and women. The top opens with fig milk, coconut cream and almond blossom, so milk and cream tones lead at first. In the heart, vanilla orchid, cotton and magnolia add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of macadamia milk and sandalwood keeps it woody and creamy underneath. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter following behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and about half of voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Captivating Memories - Warm Freedom have a close profile.

Oro e Miele

7.8

Giardini di Toscana · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giardini di Toscana Oro e Miele is a unisex gourmand where honey, vanilla and coconut build a sweet, creamy character. It opens with heliotrope, rose and almond blossom, a floral and powdery start. In the heart, coconut, vanilla and honey take over and soften the scent into something sweeter. White musk, sandalwood and benzoin carry that creamy texture down into a warm base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer clearly behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads more feminine than masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum and Sphinx Egyptian Sugar Soiree 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.

Léa

7.5

Calypso St. Barth

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Calypso St. Barth Léa is a sweet, powdery floral with a creamy, gourmand feel, clearly feminine in character, and it has been discontinued. Most voters call Léa feminine, and its longevity and sillage are moderate. It isn't tied to one season, though autumn and spring come out slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. The opening pairs bergamot with ylang-ylang, and the heart of almond blossom and jasmine builds a floral centre. The base of benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk turns it creamy and gourmand. The Merchant Of Venice Oriental Delice and Etro Heliotrope 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.

Angelic Vanilla

7.7

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Angelic Vanilla is a floral, sweet and creamy gourmand with a powdery softness, made for women and suited to easy everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and almond blossom, with rice, rose and myrrh in the heart. Vanilla, musk, tonka bean and woods sit at the base. The fruity, sweet side leads, while the woody notes keep it on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. It reads as feminine. Its profile is close to Zara Femme (2016) (Eau de Toilette) and Georges Rech Muse Poudrée.

Because I'm Free

7.6

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Because I'm Free is a unisex scent built on almond blossom, candied fruits and caramel, with a floral, sweet, gourmand character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. Most see it as feminine, though some call it modern. It opens with almond blossom, candied fruits and petitgrain, sweet and fruity from the start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and banana flower carry the floral side with a creamy softness. The base of vanilla, caramel and amber keeps the sweetness going and settles into a warm, gourmand finish.

Vanillade

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Maison Tahité Vanillade is a sweet, creamy vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter, and it is made for both women and men as a unisex perfume. It opens lightly and freshly with almond blossom, coconut blossom and citrus zest. In the heart, vanilla blossom and vanilla take over, and the gourmand and powdery sides become clear. In the base, patchouli, musk and benzoin set the vanilla on a warm, creamy footing, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and very few pick summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; most voters find it feminine, though it reads as unisex. Tauer Perfumes and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.