The Perfume Library

Rose en Noir

7.6

Miller Harris · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Miller Harris Rose en Noir is a female rose scent darkened with spice, raspberry and woods, floral but far from soft; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, while leisure and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, violet leaf and petitgrain, giving a fruity green edge. At the heart sits Turkish damask rose, warmed by black pepper and nutmeg. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tobacco and ambrette seed settles it into a woody, sweet, powdery finish. Rue Broca Penthouse Larvotto and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Take Me to Church

8.0

Toskovat'

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' Take Me to Church is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent with a leathery, woody core; it has been discontinued and suits cooler seasons best. Peppers, saffron and aldehydes open it sharply, while myrrh, frankincense, leather and candle wax carry the heart. In the base, cistus, sandalwood, birch tar and musk dry down into a resinous, earthy structure with a synthetic edge in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most. It leans masculine yet reads as unisex. Montale Greyland and Comme des Garçons Black Comme des Garçons have a close profile.

Tonkatonic

7.6

Morph · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Morph Tonkatonic is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that opens with fig, coconut water and almond and settles into the soft sweetness of orange blossom and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits evenings and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, with modern the next most common description. The opening shows fig, coconut water and almond. In the heart, orange blossom, benzoin and Jasminum grandiflorum add a floral tone. The base of sandalwood, ambrette seed and tonka bean leaves it creamy, powdery and sweet. Lancôme La Vie est Belle Vanille Nude and The Dua Brand Tonic of Tonka have a close profile.

Series 7: Sweet - Sticky Cake

6.9

Comme des Garçons · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Series 7: Sweet - Sticky Cake is a creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around honey, almond and pistachio. It opens with honey, almond, pistachio and date, sweet and dense. In the heart, milk and brown sugar keep it creamy and sugary, while iris adds a powdery floral touch. Myrrh, grain and ambrette seed form a spicy, slightly dry base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Georges Rech Le Temps de Vivre and Dusita Tonka Latte have a close profile.

Epicentro

7.0

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Epicentro is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, resinous and earthy woodiness. The top holds amber, angelica root, gaiac wood, benzoin, fir balsam and cumin, giving a resinous, spicy edge. Calamus, ambrette seed and maté in the heart add an earthy, green note. Bergamot, cedarwood and Virginia cedar in the base settle into a dry, citrus-tinged woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer draws a fair share too. Leisure and business are the top occasions. More voters call it masculine than anything else, yet it stays balanced enough to be unisex. Floraïku In the Rain and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pashm

7.7

Hima Jomo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Pashm opens with juniper, cinnamon and saffron, then softens into white tea, iris and cashmere wood, giving a fresh, powdery unisex scent. The opening sets juniper's green coolness beside the spice of cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, white tea and iris calm things down, while cashmere wood lays a woody base. The drydown turns creamy and powdery, with Indian sandalwood, ambergris and ambrette seed adding warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, and the scent sits comfortably on either. Diptyque Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum) and Ulrich Lang Lightscape have a close profile.

Vanille Impériale

6.4

Houbigant · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Houbigant Vanille Impériale is a unisex floral-sweet gourmand that sets vanilla against a creamy, powdery backdrop. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli and blood orange. The heart joins rose, jasmine, tuberose and vanilla into a floral whole, and the base of musk, amberwood and amber turns it warm, sweet, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and reads mostly feminine, with modern close behind. Madonna Truth or Dare and Bettina Barty Vanilla (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ghost

6.8

Ghost · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ghost Ghost opens with rose, Casablanca lily and ambrette seed, a sweet, powdery floral. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. It reads mostly feminine, though a good share call it modern. The top holds rose, Casablanca lily and ambrette seed. In the heart, lily and jasmine keep it floral, while frankincense and sandalwood add a smoky, spicy depth. The base of vanilla, apricot, musk and amber sweetens it and gives a soft, fruity finish, with a synthetic edge. The Body Shop Vanilla and Kenzo Kashâya de Kenzo have a close profile.

Something Blue

7.0

Oscar de la Renta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oscar de la Renta Something Blue is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance built on citrus and white flowers; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, mandarin orange and Italian bergamot for a bright citrus lift, softened by linden blossom. In the heart, stephanotis, narcissus, lily of the valley and lychee add a floral, fruity side. The base of ambergris, Bourbon vanilla and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern.

Intenso (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Tonino Lamborghini · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Tonino Lamborghini Intenso Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of apple and green leaves with a leathery, resinous sweetness. It opens fresh and fruity with Granny Smith apple, green leaves and bergamot. In the heart, black leather and cedarwood give it a woody, leathery body. The base of benzoin, tonka bean and ambrette seed brings sweetness and resinous warmth, while spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It sits evenly across daytime, office and leisure wear, and voters tend to call it masculine and modern.

Jupiter

7.2

Electimuss · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Electimuss Jupiter is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring days or evenings out, with a resinous, smoky, spicy woody character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer has the fewest votes. It leans towards night out, leisure and evening wear, and less towards office or daily use. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It opens with frankincense, oud, saffron and cistus, with davana softening that stern start. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody base. The base notes of vanilla, tonka bean, ambergris, ambrette seed and musk then sweeten it, leaving an animal, earthy depth.

Rosa Limone

6.8

New Notes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Rosa Limone is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a lightly woody base, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, with marine notes adding a breezy edge. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and iris bring a soft floral layer. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber hold it on a warm, woody base. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hallucinogenic Pearl

7.1

What We Do Is Secret · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

What We Do Is Secret Hallucinogenic Pearl is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a powdery, lightly leathery backdrop, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, with winter close behind and summer chosen least. It suits leisure, business and evening wear alike. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Pink pepper, bergamot and ambrette seed keep the opening bright and mildly spicy. In the heart, iriseine, violet and iris add a powdery, floral softness. Suede, musk and blond woods dry it down to a woody, faintly leathery finish, with the sweetness staying in the background.

Fjällsjö (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Björk & Berries · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries Fjällsjö Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with freesia, cotton fabric and ambrette seed, with water lily and magnolia at the heart. Musk, ambroxan and amber form the base. The aquatic and powdery sides come through, along with a synthetic, clean-laundry feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Le Père Pelletier L'Empreinte - La Chimère and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle have a close profile.

Unspoken Gesture

7.4

Jorum Studio · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Jorum Studio Unspoken Gesture is a unisex scent that sets a green, sweet, gourmand character on a powdery, creamy base, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer getting fewer votes. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening also get votes. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Hazelnut, almond and malt give it a soft, gourmand warmth. Violet leaf and hay add a green thread, while cardamom brings a light spice. Sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody base, and mimosa absolute, ylang-ylang and musk keep it powdery and creamy.

V for Women

7.7

Clive Christian · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Clive Christian V for Women is a floral, spicy and woody chypre with a dark character of resin, leather and honey, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom form a floral backbone, while oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood set it on a woody, smoky base. Amber, benzoin and honey soften the sweetness, and leather adds a darker edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It mostly reads feminine with a classic feel. Ralph Lauren Tuxedo and Sonia Rykiel 7ᵉ Sens have a close profile.

Vertine

7.4

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Vertine is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, peppermint, basil and galbanum, a cool, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, plum, ivy and water lily add a juicy, fruity floral note. The base of cedarwood, musk and tonka bean softens it and settles it into a woody dry-down. Lostmarc'h L'Eau du Dimanche and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Sampaquita (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, bergamot, grass and magnolia: a fruity freshness balanced by a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, lily of the valley, water lily, freesia and rose take over, and the scent turns floral and powdery. Vetiver, ambrette seed, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It mostly reads as feminine. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Anna Sui Electric Whisper have a close profile.

Talc

8.3

IUNX · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

IUNX Talc is a powdery, creamy unisex scent built around ambrette seed and white iris; it has been discontinued. The notes are ambrette seed, white iris, rice absolute and white cedar. Powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a fresh, floral feel alongside them. Sweetness and spice stay in the background and soften the scent, while white cedar gives it a light woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters point to spring, summer and fall, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. Mugler Over the Musk and Aerin Ambrette de Noir have a close profile.

Vetiveria Animalis

8.3

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Vetiveria Animalis is a unisex scent that sets vetiver, civet and castoreum against a floral heart, with an animalic, earthy character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters see it as more masculine than feminine, though many also call it feminine or classic. It opens with bergamot, plum, cinnamon and aldehydes giving the vetiver some brightness and spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris form a powdery floral base, with vetiver and civet leaving an animalic trace beneath. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, oud and sandalwood pulls it towards woody, earthy and resinous. Angelos Créations Olfactives Irida Extrait and Aromas de Salazar Eau de Chypre have a close profile.

Cuir Fleurissant

8.2

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Cuir Fleurissant is a unisex scent that pairs floral notes with leather, with a smoky, powdery character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as more masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot and neroli alongside violet leaf and aldehydes, with birch tar casting a smoky shadow from the start. At the heart, orris, violet and rose build a powdery floral core, and the base of leather, castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish.

Buongiorno Amore Mio

7.2

Acqua di Parma · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Amore Mio is a fresh, citrusy and powdery unisex fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, aldehydes and Italian cotton. It opens bright and clean with Calabrian bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, Hedione, Iris pallida concrete and Italian cotton add a floral, powdery, creamy softness. The base of musk, Ambroxan and ambrette seed closes it warm and lightly sweet, close to the skin, with the synthetic and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. It reads slightly more feminine, though masculine and modern votes are close behind. Prada Cargo de Nuit and Mugler Over the Musk have a close profile.

Essenza del Tempo

7.0

Trussardi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Essenza del Tempo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light spicy edge, built around bergamot, ginger and iris, and it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and ginger, softened by ambrette seed, carrot seed and ambergris. In the heart, tropical blossoms and iris add a floral, fruity touch. Cedarwood sets a woody base, with coffee and balsamico vinegar staying in the background. Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport and Police Pure pour Homme have a close profile.

106 Rose Damascena Davana Vanille

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bon Parfumeur 106 Rose Damascena Davana Vanille is a floral, sweet unisex scent that softens damask rose with vanilla and davana. It opens with pink pepper and damask rose beside ambrette seed, giving a lightly spiced rose. In the heart, davana, Rose Essential and papyrus wrap the rose and set it on a woody footing; the base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood carries it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Guerlain Iris Torréfié and Jovoy Touche Finale have a close profile.