The Perfume Library

A City on Fire

6.6

Imaginary Authors · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Imaginary Authors A City on Fire is a smoky, resinous and earthy men's fragrance led by burnt match and cade juniper. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer trail far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and rarely gets chosen for the office or daytime. Most voters read it as masculine. The notes read as one whole: the dry smoke of burnt match joins the charred, woody air of cade juniper. Cardamom adds spice, labdanum brings resinous warmth, and spikenard gives an earthy depth. Clearwood softens the woody base, and berries add a faint fruity touch in the background.

Hanae

7.2

Keiko Mecheri · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Hanae is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets citrus and white blossoms over crystal musk. Citrus notes and berries give it a bright, lightly sweet start, while the white blossoms add a soft floral heart to that freshness. Crystal musk settles everything onto a powdery, creamy base, so the scent stays clean and soft without turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine. Dedcool Sunlit Blooms and Zimaya Hayam / هيام have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer is a unisex spicy, resinous scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to either. Frankincense, benzoin and amber give it a resinous warmth, while cinnamon, cardamom and pimento sharpen it with spice. Ebony and gaiac wood lay down a dry, smoky woody base, and berries soften that dryness slightly. The accords draw a spicy, woody, oriental and earthy whole.

Sultani / سلطاني

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Sultani is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then moves through a floral heart into a woody, sweet base. Sultani wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Voters call its character masculine and modern. The top of tangerine, bergamot, mint, cardamom and pink pepper is bright and gently spicy. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley and damask rose add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Cloud Pink (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ariana Grande · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Pink Eau de Parfum is a floral-fruity scent where berries, dragon fruit and pink pineapple sit on a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top opens fruity with berries, dragon fruit and pink pineapple. In the heart, coconut water and vanilla orchid soften things, with ambrette in support. The base of praliné, musk and amberwood carries the sweetness into a creamy warmth, and a slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some choosing it for nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Clean Whipped Cherry and Phlur Vanilla Blackberry have a close profile.

Emilie

7.9

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Emilie is a sweet, fruity and woody women's fragrance built around patchouli, leather and pepper. Berries give it a sweet, gourmand first impression, while pepper adds a spicy edge to that sweetness. Patchouli and woods set it on an earthy, oriental base, with leather leaving a slightly rough, leathery note in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and spring in second place. Most voters find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Saint Hilaire Oud Ultime have a close profile.

Mahd al Dhahab / مهد الذهب

8.3

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Arabiyat Prestige Mahd al Dhahab Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, bergamot and berries over a sweet, creamy base of sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Grapefruit and bergamot, with juniper berry and lemon, give the top a bright, fruity start. In the heart, ginger and cypress add a spicy, woody line. The base leans on sandalwood, patchouli and amber, while vanilla softens it all into a gourmand sweetness. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and its character votes lean modern and masculine, with a sizeable feminine share too. Parfums de Marly Layton and Lattafa Pride Ansaam Silver have a close profile.

Scorpion Intense

8.6

Odyon

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Odyon Scorpion Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental with a resinous woody core, a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it leaves a clear trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It reads mostly masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Saffron and rose give a spicy floral start, while berries add sweetness. Frankincense, amberwood, oud and woody notes lay a resinous, smoky, slightly leathery base beneath them. Pascal Morabito Bois & Or and Armaf Midnight Amber have a close profile.

Damask (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Damask Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral with a clear sweet side; it is sold as unisex, though half of those who voted on its character read it as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, pear and Argentinian lemon, bright and juicy. In the heart, berries blend into Damask rose and jasmine, keeping the scent floral and sweet. Vetiver, musk and amber gather it softly at the base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for night out and business. Zara Juicy Infusion and Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 have a close profile.

Sirena

6.9

Floris · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floris Sirena is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent that pairs jasmine, pink pepper and bergamot with marine notes. It opens with jasmine and bergamot sharpened by pink pepper, over a cool base of marine notes. In the heart, peony and rose bring out the floral side while berries add a light sweetness. Sandalwood, patchouli and musk carry it down to a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Floris Fleur and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

L'Aventure Femme

7.4

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Femme is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use not far behind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple, blackcurrant and berries, a citrusy, fruity opening. In the heart, freesia, rose and cedar set a floral note against a woody backbone. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk sweetens and softens the dry-down.

Haiku

7.8

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mirko Buffini Haiku is a unisex scent that opens with flax blossom, damask rose and white blossoms, then turns sweeter with vanilla and woody notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It starts floral and powdery. Towards the heart, berries, orchid and vanilla give it a sweet, creamy, gourmand side, while cedarwood adds a woody line to balance it. White musk and amber leave a soft, warm base.

La Luna

8.4

Gissah · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gissah La Luna is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs apricot, frankincense and berries with cotton candy and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot, frankincense and berries, then moves into a heart where gaiac wood and sandalwood give the cotton candy a woody footing. In the base, patchouli, ambergris and tonka bean turn it creamy, smoky and oriental, with spicy and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as truly in between.

Prakt

8.1

Svensk Parfym · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Svensk Parfym Prakt is a fresh, green unisex scent built on apple, rhubarb and damp soil, and it suits spring and summer days best. Prakt has good longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with business a close third. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as the votes spread across both. The scent as a whole is fresh and green. Apple and apple tree give it a fruity sweetness, while blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry pull that sweetness towards a sharp, green edge. Rhubarb and berries keep the fruit going, and damp soil with a rain accord adds a cool, earthy air. A woody undertone stays in the background.

Melrose Place (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

OUAI · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

OUAI Melrose Place Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and floral scent for women, light and cheerful enough for everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with some choosing it for sport and evenings out. It opens with berries, lychee, pink pepper and champagne, and the citrus and green accords keep that start bright. The heart brings peony, jasmine, freesia, rose and bergamot, a floral garden feel. In the base, sandalwood, white musk, amber and cedarwood soften the sweetness and leave a calm finish.

Daim Rouge

7.3

Sentifique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sentifique Daim Rouge is a feminine scent for autumn and winter evenings, sweet and powdery with a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as feminine. It is built from honey, tea rose, suede and berries. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody and powdery touches and a leathery note alongside. Suede and honey form a warm base, while tea rose and berries add a soft sweetness on top. Serge Lutens Daim blond and Rihanna Rogue have a close profile.

Wear Love Everywhere

7.9

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Wear Love Everywhere is a sweet, powdery floral built around rose, magnolia and iris, made for women. It opens with rose, berries and pink pepper, a fruity brightness with a light spicy edge. In the heart, magnolia, iris and violet form a powdery floral bouquet, rounded out by Bourbon geranium and rose absolute. It dries down to white musk, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute, leaving a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening or at the office. It reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued.

Damascena

7.5

Keiko Mecheri · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Keiko Mecheri Damascena pairs Moroccan rose and May rose with berries and musk, a fresh, floral women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though business and evening also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. The rose is clear: Moroccan rose and May rose form a floral core. The berries sweeten it lightly, while musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Green and woody touches keep it from turning too sugary. Juliette Has A Gun Miss Charming and Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur have a close profile.

Cèdre

7.0

L.T. Piver

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

L.T. Piver Cèdre is a woody, sweet men's fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits leisure hours or evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets a small share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller group calling it classic. Sandalwood and cedar form a woody backbone, softened by musk. Berries add a fruity sweetness on top of that base. Spicy, powdery and resinous touches stay in the background, and an animal edge adds warmth. Coty Vanilla Musk and El Nabil Musc Santal have a close profile.

Champagne Toast (Fragrance Mist)

7.8

Bath & Body Works · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast (Fragrance Mist) pairs tangerine, champagne and berries into a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Tangerine's citrus brightness and the fruitiness of the berries meet the sparkle of champagne. There is a floral touch and a gourmand sweetness too, and a synthetic edge is part of its character. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, so it may need a refresh through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Toast to Sparkles have a close profile.

Châtelaine

7.4

Harry Lehmann · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Harry Lehmann Châtelaine is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits cold-season evenings best, leaning towards fall and winter. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright fruity lift, while blackcurrant and berries push it towards a denser, sweeter fruit. Honey, caramel, vanilla and almond bring a gourmand warmth; sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, and floral notes add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Covered in Roses (Fragrance Mist)

8.0

Bath & Body Works · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bath & Body Works Covered in Roses (Fragrance Mist) is a fresh, powdery women's scent that pairs rosebud with berries and sugar. Overall it reads sweet and floral: rosebud sits at the centre, berries lighten it with a fruity freshness, and sugar and amber settle the sweetness onto a soft, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a light halo that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear is the most chosen occasion, though evenings and nights out get votes too.

Parisienne à l'Extrême

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Passion by Lola

6.6

Anima Aromatics · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anima Aromatics Passion by Lola is a floral-fruity women's fragrance that links a bright opening of bergamot, pear and berries to the creamy sweetness of jasmine sambac and vanilla. The top notes of bergamot, pear and berries give it a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, white blossoms, peach and cedarwood come forward, with the floral and fruity accords leading. In the base, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring first and fall second, and leisure and daily wear are the most voted occasions. Some also vote for office and evening, so it isn't tied to a single setting.