The Perfume Library

A Sorta Fairytale in Hyde Park

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Strangers Parfumerie A Sorta Fairytale in Hyde Park is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for leisure time, daily wear and the office, and fewer see it as an evening or night-out scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it neither overpowers nor fades quickly. The scent reads fresh, floral and fruity, built on mandarin orange, peach, apple blossom and orange blossom. Iris and heliotrope add a powdery softness, while honey and vanilla bring a creamy sweetness. Amber and musk settle that sweetness onto a warm background.

Marc O'Polo Men (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Marc O'Polo · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc O'Polo Men is a men's Eau de Toilette that opens with ginger, bergamot and pepper for a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy feel, suited to daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes are ginger, bergamot, pepper and elemi resin, so it starts fresh, citrusy and slightly spicy. Apple blossom in the heart adds a soft floral touch, alongside the aquatic and synthetic character. In the base, musk, amber, Virginia cedar and oakmoss settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with few choosing it for nights out. It reads masculine. Versace Versace pour Homme and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport have a close profile.

Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao

7.6

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Borsari 1870 Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Apple blossom, freesia and lime give it a bright start. In the heart, jasmine and lily set a floral texture while raspberry and cocoa add sweetness and a soft gourmand touch. White musk, ambergris and cedarwood settle the base into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Portofino Donna and Patrizia Pepe Patrizia have a close profile.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet

7.6

Marc Jacobs · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet opens with mandarin orange, lotus and apple blossom, a fresh, fruity scent for women that has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business a close third. Evening is rarely chosen. The citrusy mandarin and apple blossom give a bright start. Violet, jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral heart, and musk with soft woods leaves a lightly woody, sweet base. Green and synthetic touches keep the overall feel clean.

Fiorichiari

7.1

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Fiorichiari is a fresh floral for women, pairing the brightness of mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot with the softness of rose and apple blossom. Fiorichiari wears with good longevity and moderate sillage, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while few choose it for a night out. Citrus leads the top: mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright opening. In the heart, clary sage and rose add a soft floral note. The base leaves a fruity sweetness from raspberry and apple blossom, with a green touch running through. L'Erbolario Primaverde and Caudalie Fleur de Vigne have a close profile.

Azzaro Couture (1975) / Azzaro (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Azzaro · 1975

Fresh · Floral · Green

Azzaro Couture / Azzaro is a green, chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens on gardenia, plum and apple blossom and settles into moss and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and floral, with gardenia, plum, apple blossom, peach, bergamot and rose in the top. Jasmine, iris and ylang-ylang add a powdery floral heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, styrax, moss and amber is earthy, resinous and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and daily wear leading. The majority read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. Pascal Morabito Or Noir and Yardley Flora Jade have a close profile.

Park Avenue South

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Park Avenue South is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent with green and sweet touches. It opens with apple blossom. In the heart, jasmine and peach soften the floral side with fruit, and amber and musk in the base round everything off with a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern. Fragonard Violette and Montale Roses Musk have a close profile.

Jihan

7.5

Kajal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal Jihan is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet body with spice and a woody-oriental depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has a full character that sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron and apple blossom; rose, clove and magnolia form the heart, where the floral side comes through most clearly. The base settles into patchouli, oud, vanilla and sandalwood, with musk softening them. The balance of spice and sweetness slowly turns warm and woody. The Merchant Of Venice Pearl Bouquet and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

Born to Shine for Woman

7.4

Police · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Police Born to Shine for Woman opens with cinnamon, bergamot and mandarin orange, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and damask rose, and rests on vanilla and woods, in a feminine style. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. The sweet, gourmand side is pronounced, which places it on the feminine end. The opening is bright and fruity, with cinnamon, bergamot and mandarin orange softened by apple blossom. In the heart, jasmine, Pomarose® and damask rose carry the floral side, while coffee adds a darker sweetness. The base of vanilla, cashmere, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a powdery, woody warmth, deepened by Indonesian patchouli.

Wisteria (2012)

7.9

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria (2012) is a fresh, green floral built around apple blossom, wisteria and jasmine, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with a fruity brightness from apple blossom, mandarin orange and nashi pear. The heart is floral: jasmine, wisteria and gardenia, softened by Comorian ylang-ylang, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the base, sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk leave a calm warmth, while white pepper adds a faint dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings as tentative. The fresh, green character suits daytime wear and reads feminine. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake A Scent Soleil de Néroli and Givenchy Only Givenchy.

Hearts & Daggers for Women

5.7

Ed Hardy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Women is a discontinued feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of blood orange, apple and violet leaf with a sweeter jasmine and mango heart. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, while evening and office use sit further behind. It reads feminine. The top is citrusy and fresh, with violet leaf, blood orange and apple. The heart turns floral and fruity through apple blossom, jasmine and mango. Benzoin, amber, musk and blond woods soften it into a warm base. Overall it is a sweet, slightly synthetic fruity floral.

Heaven Sent

6.7

Dana · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dana Heaven Sent opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and apple blossom, moves into a floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine and red rose, and settles on a sweet, powdery base of patchouli and amber; it is a feminine fragrance. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. The start is citrus-bright with lily of the valley, then heliotrope and iris add a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk hold the floral sweetness on a woody, spicy ground.

Poseidon's Desire II

8.7

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Desire II is a unisex scent that reads fresh and fruity at first and leans towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It sits comfortably on skin of any gender, and nothing points to a particular season or occasion. Mango, pineapple, guava and apple carry the fruit, while jasmine, rose and apple blossom add a soft floral layer. Vanilla and musk deepen the creamy sweetness, with oakmoss and patchouli keeping an earthy balance in the background. It reads as one whole rather than in stages.

Festival Nite for Her

7.3

Hollister · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hollister Festival Nite for Her is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage both come out moderate, each rated close to 7 out of 10. It sits fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but its sweet, youthful character reads clearly feminine. It opens with pink freesia, coconut and mandarin orange, fresh and juicy. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple blossom and tiger orchid bring fruit and flowers together. The base of marshmallow, amber and vanilla closes it on a soft, sugary warmth.

Tokyo Affair

6.9

Laborynthia

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laborynthia Tokyo Affair is a fresh, floral unisex scent where green leaves and wood meet a creamy softness. The notes read as a single whole: green leaves and grass give a crisp greenness, while hinoki wood and cedar form a woody frame. Apple blossom and Japanese cherry blossom keep the floral side light, and musk, cashmere and a sensual skin accord soften everything into a creamy warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room, though the small number of ratings makes this a tentative picture. Its clean, understated build sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include The Body Shop Japanese Musk and Zara Sunrise Rose.

Be Delicious City Blossom Urban Violet

7.1

DKNY · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Be Delicious City Blossom Urban Violet is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around violet, iris and rose. Its notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one whole: violet and iris give a powdery floral feel, while freesia and apple blossom lighten it. Mandarin orange and berries add a sweet, fruity brightness, and sandalwood and musk lay a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, which suits calm, everyday wear. It is made for women and has been discontinued. Yoppy Flower Glam and Grès Lumière Rose have a close profile.

Bella Night

7.3

Oscar de la Renta · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Oscar de la Renta Bella Night is a sweet floral-gourmand that opens on apple blossom, raspberry and orange and settles into orange blossom and jasmine absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and its occasions split evenly between leisure, a night out and evening. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern streak. It starts with the fruity sweetness of apple blossom, raspberry and orange. In the heart, orange blossom, magnolia and jasmine absolute build the floral side. In the base, sugar pulls it towards gourmand, while cedarwood, moss, saffron and white amber add a woody, spicy, resinous depth.

Delicious Candy Apples Juicy Berry

6.8

DKNY · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Juicy Berry is a fresh, sweet fruity scent for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and speaks quietly. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh and sweet accords point to a light, everyday mood. The top opens with lychee, blackcurrant, pear and blackberry, with the fruit leading. In the heart, rose and apple blossom add a soft floral touch. At the base, sandalwood and blond woods settle it into a woody, powdery finish, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Hugo XX Eau de Parfum and Christina Aguilera Woman have a close profile.

Detour (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Noyz · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Noyz Detour Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent, sweetened by fruity and creamy touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes and shouldn't be taken as settled. There is not enough information to point to a particular season or occasion, but it suits both women and men without leaning either way. Apple blossom and Spanish mandarin orange open on a fresh, lightly fruity note. In the heart, tiaré, gardenia and jasmine form a floral core. In the dry-down, vanilla, musk and Indian papyrus settle it onto a soft, creamy base. Zeromolecole Amamè and Emil Élise Painting It Sweet have a close profile.

Casual Women

5.6

s.Oliver · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

s.Oliver Casual Women is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's scent led by green apple and grapefruit, built for everyday wear, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters mostly choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and the office close behind. It opens with green apple, grapefruit and cyclamen for a crisp start. Violet, apple blossom and peony soften the heart with a gentle floral touch. Musk, plum and cedar sweeten the base slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Tom Tailor Ocean for Women and Lacoste Joy of Pink have a close profile.

Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense

6.0

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around citrus fruits, apple blossom and rose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, some for the office, while sport and night-out votes are far fewer. Citrus fruits, blossoms and apple blossom open it bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and violet soften the floral side, and lily, musk and woods leave a powdery, slightly woody trail at the base. Green and sweet touches stay in the background of this fresh line.

JLust

6.5

Jennifer Lopez · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez JLust opens with Mara des Bois strawberry, apple blossom and mandarin orange, then moves into sweet jasmine sambac and vanilla orchid; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage good, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. It is made as a feminine perfume. The opening is a fresh, citrusy fruit accord of strawberry, apple blossom and mandarin. At the heart, white peach, jasmine sambac and vanilla orchid turn floral and creamy-sweet. The base of tolu balm, musk and tonka bean absolute settles into a powdery, gourmand, resinous warmth. Phenom Fleur de Socotra and Adamo Juanillo have a close profile.

Wild Meadow

5.6

Kate Moss · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kate Moss Wild Meadow is a fresh, green women's fragrance that links a bright opening of bergamot, grapefruit and peach to a floral heart of honeysuckle, magnolia and rose. It has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and peach, fresh, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and rose add a soft floral note while the green accord stays present. The base of apple blossom, amber and benzoin closes it with a powdery, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated weak, so it reads as a light scent best suited to reapplying through the day. The character is feminine. Rochas Désir de Rochas Femme and Guerlain Jardin de L'Élysée have a close profile.

NGC 6302

7.5

YLEM · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

YLEM NGC 6302 is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance with a green, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings come from only a small number of voters. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is unisex and should sit comfortably on either skin. It opens with tropical fruits, lemon zest, apple blossom and cardamom. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose, osmanthus and narcissus. The base of patchouli, absinthe wormwood and incense adds a green, smoky edge, while the space accord gives it a synthetic sheen. Mariah Carey Forever and Byredo Flowerhead (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.