The Perfume Library

Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with a green, lightly fruity side softened by a creamy woodiness. It opens with sapote and ambrette. In the heart, violet, magnolia and sandalwood carry the floral side, adding a sweet, creamy softness. Cedarwood, musk and amber settle underneath, giving the scent a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though it is unisex. Obscura Fragrancia Ghost Veil and Niche 4 All Magnolia Violet have a close profile.

Dama Bianca (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum pairs Florentine orris, violet and Zanzibar vanilla in a fresh, powdery floral with a light gourmand streak. Dama Bianca is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office votes as well. Most voters read it as clearly feminine, yet with a modern side. It opens with Florentine orris, lime and Chinese kumquat, a citrusy freshness. The heart of violet, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and lilac gives a floral, powdery body. In the base, Zanzibar vanilla, burnt malt and white musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and sandalwood add a woody ground.

Diaghilev (Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Roja Parfums Diaghilev opens with citrus and tarragon, then sets may rose, tuberose and jasmine over a base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss, making a floral chypre. Bergamot, lemon and orange give a fresh start, with tarragon adding a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, may rose, ylang-ylang, tuberose, violet and peach form a full floral core. The base is led by patchouli, labdanum, leather and vanilla, and the accords read spicy, resinous, powdery and animalic. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though many also call it classic; it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Impresario and Scentiments Diaglow have a close profile.

Orage

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Louis Vuitton Orage is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. The citrus brightness of bergamot meets the soft, powdery feel of iris and ambrette, while patchouli and vetiver give the scent a woody, earthy footing. The fresh and green side dominates, with the spice staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver and Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver have a close profile.

Oriana

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Oriana opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot, then turns sweet with raspberry and blackcurrant: a feminine, fruity floral-gourmand scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine, with a share also finding it modern. They lean towards spring and summer, and towards leisure time and nights out. Winter wear is less common. It starts bright and slightly tart with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings a fruity-floral sweetness from raspberry, blackcurrant and orange blossom. The base settles into a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel of musk, cream, marshmallow and ambrette. Maison Alhambra Reyna and Al Haramain Haramain Destino have a close profile.

You (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Glossier · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Glossier You Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery scent suited to daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer and reading as feminine. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, with fall and winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening and night out are rarely picked. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and never feels heavy. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. The notes are flat, with no top, heart and base split: ambrette, musk, pink pepper, ambroxan and orris root together. The scent is fresh and floral, sweetened by the spicy touch of pink pepper and the powdery softness of orris root. Musk and ambroxan give it a woody, creamy and slightly synthetic base.

California Dream

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton California Dream is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light sweetness, built around mandarin orange, ambrette and benzoin, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Mandarin orange brings a fruity brightness, benzoin softens it with sweetness, and ambrette adds a warm depth underneath. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the freshness clean. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It sits somewhere between masculine and feminine. The Dua Brand Cali Life and Alexandria Fragrances Cali Love have a close profile.

Scarlet Poppy

8.0

Jo Malone · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Ambrette sits in the top, and the heart is made of heliotrope, iris and Turkish poppy. As it dries, fig, tonka bean and barley come forward and the scent turns sweeter. The floral side is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine.

Metallique

7.5

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Metallique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that settles into a sweet, powdery and creamy finish; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pink pepper and aldehydes open bright with a touch of spice. In the heart, lily of the valley, hawthorn and heliotrope add a floral, powdery side. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam, ambrette and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Bibliothèque de Parfum If You Want - Dominate! and Emir Metalico.

Armani Privé - Thé Yulong

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Thé Yulong is a fresh, citrusy and green tea scent, made as a unisex fragrance and easy to wear in warm weather. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a bright citrus start with a spicy edge from the cardamom. In the heart, green tea and black tea lead, with orange blossom and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Vetiver, iris and ambrette settle the scent onto a dry, calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Some voters read it as feminine, others as masculine. Argos Neptune's Trident and Le Jardin Retrouvé Eau des Délices have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Iris Torréfié

7.8

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Iris Torréfié is a unisex scent that roasts a floral, sweet core with spice and coffee, and it suits fall and spring best. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom, the latter two giving a roasted, spicy edge. In the heart, Iris pallida concrete and ambrette bring a powdery, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and opoponax sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being faint. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Occasions are spread evenly across business, daily, evening and night wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Danner & Flemming Iris Trousseau and Gritti Giudecca have a close profile.

Beauty (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Beauty Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, softly powdery and creamy side, feminine in feel and easy for daily wear. Ambrette comes first, jasmine carries the floral heart, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. The fresh and sweet tones soften into a creamy, powdery texture, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the most chosen settings. It has been discontinued. Avon Local Nature - Jasmine and Trussardi Musc Noir have a close profile.

Iris Nazarena

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena is a unisex scent that opens on iris and star anise, deepens with oud and clove, and settles into an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure are its leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The top notes are star anise, iris, ambrette and juniper berry, which read fresh, green and powdery. In the heart, oud, rose and clove add a floral, spicy depth. Patchouli, vetiver and frankincense anchor the base in earthy, woody, smoky tones.

Kayaan Classic / كيان

8.9

Al Wataniah

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic / كيان is a floral and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Italian orange and Iris pallida, moves into leather and rose, and rests on ambrette, cedar, sandalwood and oud. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a spicy warmth and a creamy softness running through a leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine. Jovoy Touche Finale and Giardino Benessere Rea have a close profile.

Eau de Lingerie

7.8

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Eau de Lingerie is a fresh, powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and daytime wear. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. Daily wear and leisure come first, and the office suits it too. Most voters read it as feminine. It is fresh and floral, with iris and rose setting the floral side and a powdery, creamy softness alongside. Sandalwood and ambrette give it a woody base, vanilla sweetens it lightly, and white musk keeps everything clean and soft. Michalsky Provocative for Women and Parisian Musk have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Iris Céladon

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Céladon is a unisex floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and slightly gourmand touches, leaning towards fall and spring. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cardamom, iris, aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart holds orris concrete, maté absolute and chocolate. Iris and orris give a powdery floral feel, while chocolate pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, ambrette and patchouli leaves an earthy, woody warmth.

Au Hasard

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Au Hasard is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bright cardamom and mandarin orange against sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and it also works at the office. Most voters call it masculine, with some seeing it as classic. The citrus and fresh accords come from mandarin orange and petitgrain, while cardamom adds spice. Sandalwood and ambrette give it a creamy, slightly leathery softness, and the woody side gradually takes over.

Muscs Koublaï Khän

7.6

Serge Lutens · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Muscs Koublaï Khän is a sweet, animalic scent, floral, spicy and powdery over a warm oriental base, suited to evenings and the colder months, for men and women alike. Rose and ambrette give it a floral start, while civet, castoreum and musk add an animalic, leathery weight. Patchouli and labdanum bring an earthy, resinous depth, and vanilla and beeswax soften and sweeten the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, yet the feminine vote is sizeable, so it sits comfortably on either. Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud and Ambregris Ambre & Diamant Noir have a close profile.

Snowy Owl

7.0

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Snowy Owl is a cool, green and powdery unisex fragrance that leans towards spring, autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn, while summer comes well behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The opening brings mint, lily of the valley, coconut and snow, and the heart turns green and floral with galbanum, frankincense and iris. In the base, cedar, oakmoss, civet and vanilla give it an earthy, faintly animal and soft finish.

The World According to Arthur

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, Tahitian vanilla and grapefruit; the grapefruit gives a brief lift before vanilla and resin take over. In the heart, ambrette and clary sage absolute make it powdery and creamy. The base returns to frankincense, while tonka bean absolute softens the sweetness and leaves a smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and almost none recommend it for summer. It is mostly suggested for evenings and nights out, with some leaning towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Musk Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Musk Aoud is a smoky, leathery oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and bergamot, and the heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and May rose. Oud, musk, vanilla, patchouli and leather dominate the base, wrapped in sweet, spicy, resinous and woody accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. Though unisex, voters lean towards calling it masculine. Roja Parfums Musk Aoud Absolue Précieux and Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme (Parfum) have a close profile.

Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21

7.1

Kayali · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 is a sweet, creamy feminine scent that pairs Bourbon vanilla with coconut milk and white florals. It opens with pear blossom, honeysuckle and Italian lemon softened by coconut milk, while jasmine, tuberose and gardenia fill out a floral heart. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli sets the vanilla on a powdery, gourmand ground. It reads fruity and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings. Most find it feminine, with a modern feel. Dirty Soul Soap Co. Vanilla Coconut and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours have a close profile.

Velvet Haze

7.0

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Velvet Haze is a sweet, powdery, gourmand unisex scent built on ambrette, patchouli and cocoa absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens soft, with ambrette and coconut water. Patchouli follows in the heart, adding an earthy, woody note. Musk and cocoa absolute settle the base into a creamy, sweet finish, while the floral and fruity accords stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.