The Perfume Library

Profile 1: Medusa

8.1

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Profile 1: Medusa is a sweet, resinous scent where floral and fruity notes sit on a smoky, earthy base. This discontinued unisex fragrance leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as wearable by either. Blackberry, black rose and magnolia form the floral-fruity side. Clove and carnation add spice, patchouli and Spanish moss bring earth, and embers and stone point to smoke. Amber, labdanum and Peru balsam wrap it all in a sweet, resinous warmth. It has no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole.

Jeanne Lanvin

6.8

Lanvin · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around blackberry, lemon and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with blackberry, lemon and pear, juicy and bright. In the heart, peony, raspberry and freesia add a soft, sweet floral note. The base of ambergris, sandalwood and musk settles it into a powdery, warm finish, while the fresh citrus feel carries through. Perfumes with a close profile include The Body Shop White Musk Sun Glow and La Rive Have Fun.

Verde Respiro

6.6

Giardini di Toscana · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardini di Toscana Verde Respiro is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruity sweetness with a lavender heart. It opens with blackberry and bergamot, where citrus freshness is softened by a fruity sweetness. The heart of cashmere, clary sage and lavender turns greener and more floral. The base of vanilla, iris, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly spicy ground. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind. Naughton & Wilson Gravitas and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.

Nuda

6.2

Il Profvmo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Il Profvmo Nuda is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that settles into a floral, powdery and slightly animal base with a sweet, spicy character; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries, grape and blackberry, with honey sweetening the fruit. In the heart, opium, iris and peach give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of pistachio, oakmoss, ginger and musk closes it with an oriental, faintly animal warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions, and most voters read it as feminine.

Bagheera

7.5

Malbrum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Malbrum Bagheera is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Suede, leather and iris build a soft, powdery leather feel, with black violet adding a floral note. Blackcurrant bud and blackberry bring a fruity brightness, while cedarwood and papyrus give it a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads comfortably either way. Miller Harris Leather Rouge and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Velours Noir

8.6

MoreThanPerfume · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MoreThanPerfume Velours Noir is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on woodland strawberry, blackcurrant and blackberry warmed by rum. The fruit leads: woodland strawberry, blackcurrant and blackberry, with rum adding warmth. In the heart, violet and iris pull it towards powdery, while cinnamon and caramel deepen the sweetness. Vanilla, musk and marshmallow leave a creamy, soft trail at the base. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads more feminine to voters, though a good share call it masculine. Valjues 9 | Nine and Lattafa Yara Elixir have a close profile.

Ambre à Sade

7.1

Nez à Nez · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade is a feminine scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is blackberry, caramel, strawberry and woodland strawberry. In the heart, cinnamon tree, Virginia cedar and raspberry add spice and wood to the sweetness. The base of Russian leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli settles warm and leathery. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat and French Avenue Veneno Scarlet have a close profile.

Alma Pure

7.0

Moresque · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Alma Pure is a sweet, fruity-floral perfume for women, pairing blackcurrant and blackberry with a rose-and-linden heart over a woody, spicy base. It opens on blackcurrant and blackberry, then moves into champagne, May rose and linden tree, which add a soft floral note. The base of birch, patchouli, white musk and amber turns woody and oriental. The overall impression is sweet and fruity, with the base keeping it from turning too sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Coquillete Rosa Muscosa and Roberto Cavalli Florence have a close profile.

Madison Avenue

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it reads clearly feminine. Blackberry, bergamot and apple give it a juicy, bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and rose form a floral core, while ambroxan, praliné and patchouli carry the sweetness and the powdery creaminess underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, night out and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine, and a share also call it modern. Sospiro Cavatina and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Blueberry Musk

7.6

Arabiyat

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabiyat Blueberry Musk is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around blackberry, rose and vanilla. Blackberry leads at the top, while rose, freesia and lavender give the heart a soft floral side. Vanilla and raspberry sweeten the base, with moss and patchouli adding an earthy counterweight. The overall impression is creamy, gourmand and slightly synthetic fruit. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Ayat Musk Blueberry and Kayali Eden Sweet Peach | 35 have a close profile.

Private Blend: Hailam Kilam

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Private Blend: Hailam Kilam is a woody, floral and spicy unisex scent where oud and musk carry a sweet, creamy, slightly animalic warmth. Jasmine and rose form a floral frame, while blackberry and black tea soften it with fruity sweetness. Pepper and clove add spice, and Indonesian and Chinese oud, Mysore sandalwood and the musks give it a resinous, creamy depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Most read it as masculine. Ensar Oud Private Blend and Ensar Oud Old City have a close profile.

River of Love

7.5

La Rive · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive River of Love is a sweet, fruity floral with a clear gourmand side, feminine in character and suited to evenings in the cooler months. Pineapple, mandarin orange, cotton candy and bergamot open on a juicy, sugary note. In the heart, rose, jasmine, honey and peach carry the floral sweetness on, with a touch of nutmeg spice. The base of vanilla, chocolate, caramel and tonka bean settles into a creamy, powdery gourmand finish. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions, and leisure and daily wear close behind. Most see it as feminine. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Berry Blast (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pink Sugar · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Berry Blast Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet scent with a creamy gourmand side, reading as a young, easygoing feminine perfume. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for a night out. Half of the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with bergamot and orange beside blueberry and blackberry for a bright fruit layer. The heart leans on cherry, woodland strawberry and cotton candy, with lily of the valley softening the sugar. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet, while cedarwood and musk give it a quiet footing. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Gale Hayman Delicious Cotton Candy share a close profile.

Purple Label

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 2003

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Purple Label is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, fruity opening of coriander, blackberry and mandarin orange with the green, leathery depth of sage, thyme and suede. The top is coriander, blackberry and mandarin orange, bright and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, sage, thyme and tobacco flower add a green, spicy edge. The base of mahogany, suede, musk and oakmoss settles the scent into a woody, smoky, leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear, with evenings a smaller share. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Condottiere

7.9

Lubin · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Lubin Condottiere is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and lemon against blueberry, blackberry and violet, then settles on iris and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting close to both. It opens with the green, bright air of bergamot, lemon and angelica. In the heart, the fruity sweetness of blueberry and blackberry is softened by violet. The dry-down brings cashmere wood, iris and leather forward, leaving a powdery, creamy, earthy and leathery base. Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré and Trudon Bruma have a close profile.

Forever Elizabeth

7.5

Elizabeth Taylor · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth is a fresh, floral and watery women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, blackberry, green notes and mandarin orange give the opening a fruity, cool freshness. In the heart, orchid, tiaré and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Musk, amber and woods sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for nights out. It mostly reads as feminine.

Émotion de Frédéric

8.2

Judith Williams · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Judith Williams Émotion de Frédéric is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that sets a bright bergamot and lemon opening against a warm, sweet base of vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood. The top is bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange; the heart brings iris, jasmine, heliotrope, blackberry and spices. It dries down to vanilla, musk, oakmoss and sandalwood. The overall impression is sweet, powdery, creamy and lightly woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading, though daily and business wear get votes too. Most see it as feminine. Lalique Le Parfum and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

L'Amour Fou (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Emanuel Ungaro · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Emanuel Ungaro L'Amour Fou Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, pear and blackberry, so spice and fruit sit side by side. In the heart, peach, rose and violet add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, amber and cashmeran sweetens it and settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Green Tea Tropical

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Tropical pairs dragon fruit, passion fruit and lychee with green tea in a fresh, fruity-floral scent for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with dragon fruit, passion fruit and lychee, which give a juicy, fruity lift. In the heart, Marco Polo tea, green tea and Chinese magnolia turn it greener and more floral. Irish moss, blackberry and musk settle the aquatic feel onto a soft, sweet base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings. About half of voters read it as feminine. Gritti Pomelo Sorrento and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Like a First Day in Spring

6.2

essence · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

essence Like a First Day in Spring is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance with a clear sweet side, suited to easygoing daily wear. The top is pineapple, mandarin orange and orange juice, which gives a juicy, bright fruit impression at first. In the heart, praliné, blackberry and rose add sweetness while the floral side stays in the background. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood softens it into a powdery sweetness, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine and modern. Two perfumes with a close profile are Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Lily and Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau.

Amethyst Exquise

7.3

Lalique · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Amethyst Exquise is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery and creamy feel, suited to spring and autumn days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and heliotrope, a juicy, sweet fruitiness. Orchid and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and benzoin dries down creamy, warm and powdery.

Jasper no Kodō II

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō II is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green and resinous character, deepened by woody and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, though the votes spread across the whole year. It sits closest to leisure and evening wear, and while most voters read it as masculine, a fair number find it feminine. Copal resin, Omani green frankincense absolute and juniper berry build a resinous, fresh core. Pine needle absolute and balsam fir add a forest green note, while jonquil and gardenia carry the floral side. Blackberry sweetens it a little, and Papua, Indonesian and Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and moss form the woody, earthy base.

Pretty Butterfly

6.9

Betty Barclay · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pretty Butterfly is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards work, everyday wear and leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light trail. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with passion fruit, lemon and blackberry, then turns floral in the heart with Taif rose, Parma violet and lily of the valley. Musk, rosewood and patchouli set it on a soft, lightly woody base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic tones are balanced by green and sweet fruity touches. Clean Shower Fresh and Zara Pipeline have a close profile.

Blackberry Woods

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Blackberry Woods is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets blackberry, neroli and lemon leaf over a dry base of cypress wood. Blackberry leads at the start, giving the scent a sweet, fruity brightness. In the heart, neroli and lemon leaf add a citrusy, floral and green freshness. Cypress wood in the base balances the sweetness with a woody, slightly spicy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is unisex, though most votes read it as feminine. Goutal Néroli and Rituals No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli have a close profile.