The Perfume Library

Vocalise

7.4

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Vocalise is a fresh, floral fragrance that sets fruity sweetness against a powdery, woody base, and it leans towards women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, evening and night out are favoured about equally, and it is also seen as workable for the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with green notes and blackcurrant, then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, rose and angelica. In the base, musk, vanilla and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. Those looking for a close profile may also try Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Vocalise Extravagante and Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Fresh Fig.

Tentation (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Eisenberg · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Eisenberg Tentation Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet and powdery body beneath a fresh opening. Bergamot, pink pepper, blackcurrant and cypress give a lightly spicy, fruity first impression. In the heart, rose, violet and jasmine build the floral side while marine notes keep it airy. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean add sweetness, and patchouli, sandalwood and white musk bring a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a minority choice. It is worn for nights out as well as for daily and office use. Dunhill London and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Summer Day

7.0

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Summer Day is a fresh, fruity-floral women's scent that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, neroli and blackcurrant, a juicy citrus brightness. In the heart, nectarine, rose, white freesia and galbanum set the floral side against a green edge. The base of coconut water, vanilla and heliotrope sweetens it slightly and settles into a creamy softness, with aquatic and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, and a smaller share picks spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Sospiro Dolce Melodia and Clean Endless Summer have a close profile.

Sole

8.0

Moresque · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Sole is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. The top notes are blackcurrant, apple, lemon, pink pepper and peach, so it opens fresh and fruity with a light spicy edge from the pepper. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and coconut add a floral, creamy sweetness. It settles into a powdery warmth on musk, amber and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is also worn for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. Pantheon A and Memo Paris Cap Camarat have a close profile.

Hemlock & Bergamot

7.3

Jo Malone · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Hemlock & Bergamot is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a soft, powdery floral side. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. In the character votes, feminine comes first, with modern and masculine not far behind. Bergamot and cucumber give it a citrusy, green freshness. Heliotrope and mimosa turn that freshness towards a creamy, sweetish, powdery floral. Blackcurrant adds a light fruity touch, and hemlock reinforces the green tone. With no split into top, heart and base, the scent reads as one fresh, green impression from start to finish.

Wild Strawberry & Parsley

7.5

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Plus39 Aurum

8.7

rædwulf · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

rædwulf Plus39 Aurum is a unisex scent that joins the coolness of lemon, mint and bergamot to the herbal green of cardamom and lavender. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon, mint, bergamot and cardamom, the cardamom adding a light spice. In the heart, lavender, geranium, blackcurrant and Italian herbs build a green, herbal feel. The base of tea tree, sandalwood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead, with night and evening further behind. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine.

MCM Ultra

7.0

MCM · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MCM Ultra is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and fruity character, sweet and powdery underneath, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is neither loud nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often as occasions. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with blackcurrant, apple and pink pepper, fresh with a light spicy edge. In the heart, apricot nectar, jasmine sambac and tuberose bring a floral, creamy softness. The base of amber, moss, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and dries down warm and powdery.

Besame Mucho

7.0

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Art Meets Art Besame Mucho is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best, pairing a fresh, citrusy start with a leathery, woody base. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, and leisure, nights out and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills the room. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes of frankincense, pink pepper and red mandarin orange open fresh, spicy and citrusy. In the heart, blackcurrant, ambrette and iris add a fruity, floral, powdery softness. The base of black leather, Indian sandalwood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, leathery finish.

Tuca Tuca (Perfume)

6.2

Lush · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lush Tuca Tuca is a floral, fruity and sweet perfume built around blackcurrant, ylang-ylang and vanilla, made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant. In the heart, ylang-ylang and vanilla carry that sweetness into a creamy, floral gourmand mood. The base of violet leaf and vetiver settles it onto an earthy, woody and slightly smoky ground, with spicy and powdery touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Black Orchid and Lancôme Hypnôse.

Koiame / 恋雨 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

J-Scent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Koiame / 恋雨 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, apple and peach for a fruity brightness, sharpened by green notes and blackcurrant. The heart is led by jasmine, magnolia and water lily, with rose and violet sitting further back. In the base, musk, cedarwood and mossy notes soften it and dry it down with a creamy sweetness. Aquatic and green tones run throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Annayake Natsumi and Floris Fleur have a close profile.

Rrose

7.1

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Rrose is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a light sweetness and a fruity side, leaning towards easy daily wear and a feminine character. Most voters place Rrose in spring and summer. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night and evening use stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, Sicilian lemon and pear open fresh and fruity. In the heart, lotus, Rosa centifolia and peony add a soft floral touch. At the base, vanilla orchid, cashmere wood and musk sweeten it lightly and settle it smoothly. Karl Kani Kani for Her and Blumarine B. Blumarine have a close profile.

Think Wild

5.7

George Gina & Lucy · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

George Gina & Lucy Think Wild is a fresh, sweet fruity-floral built around raspberry, blackcurrant and lychee, made for women. It opens with raspberry, blackcurrant, lychee and mandarin orange for a bright, juicy start. Rose, wild peach, jasmine and peony soften the heart into something floral. Vanilla, musk, amber and cedarwood sweeten the base and dry it down with a gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Lychee Fizz and Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

Business Man

7.1

Simone Andreoli · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Simone Andreoli Business Man is a fresh, fruity men's scent that sets grapefruit and blackcurrant on a green base; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit and blackcurrant lead, while blackcurrant leaf and grass add a cut-greenery feel. Vetiver supplies a woody foundation, with a faint spicy touch alongside. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu and Parfums de Marly Perseus.

Violette in Love

6.6

Nicolaï · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Violette in Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that sets a powdery, lightly sweet violet over a bright opening; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant give it a lively, slightly green start. In the heart, violet, rose and iris build a floral, powdery base, while red fruits add sweetness and pink pepper and coriander bring a touch of spice. Musk softens everything underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and understated. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Kilian Prelude to Love and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Prune Jasmin

7.0

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Prune Jasmin is a fresh, floral gourmand for women that settles into a fruity, sweet and powdery tone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading and evening or night out far behind. It suits a light, everyday kind of sweetness. The top opens with blackcurrant, almond and bergamot. The heart brings together jasmine, plum, geranium and raspberry in a floral-fruity mix. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk and vanilla leaves a soft, powdery sweetness. ID Parfums Âme Toscane and So...? Hot Pink have a close profile.

Privilege

6.8

Der Duft · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Der Duft Privilege is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance, softened by powdery and woody touches. Overall it smells green and clean: galbanum and vegetal notes bring coolness, while rhubarb and blackcurrant add a light fruity edge. Iris and lily of the valley build the powdery floral side, and cashmeran, cedarwood and musk give it a soft woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine in the character votes, though modern and feminine votes are well represented too. Duftanker Maritime Fresh Musk and Zara Extreme 8.0 have a close profile.

Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, business and leisure come first, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and fruity, with a powdery, woody undertone. Neroli, yuzu and peach bring the brightness, while red rose and lily of the valley build the floral core. Hinoki cypress adds a woody line, and vanilla softens the whole.

Pleasures Intense

7.2

Estēe Lauder · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Intense is a feminine floral that opens with blackcurrant, green lily and peony, moves into jasmine and Moroccan rose, and settles into a sweet vanilla and benzoin base. The opening pairs the fruity tartness of blackcurrant with green lily and peony, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, jasmine, Moroccan rose and pink tiger lily bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, maple wood and benzoin sweetens it and leaves a soft, woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette) and Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche have a close profile.

Rose Ambre

7.6

Fragonard · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragonard Rose Ambre is a sweet, powdery and gourmand oriental floral for women, with rose softened by almond and vanilla. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, which give a fruity lift. In the heart, rose and almond lead, and the floral side turns creamy and powdery. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweetens it into a resinous warmth, while patchouli adds a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and while evening wear leads slightly, it is also chosen for daily and office use. It mostly reads as feminine. Initio Psychedelic Love and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Psychedelicious

7.4

Coreterno · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coreterno Psychedelicious is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with the fruity sweetness of mango, lychee and raspberry. The top notes of nutmeg, grapefruit, blackcurrant and pink pepper add a light spice and tartness to the fruit. The heart moves to a soft floral mix of peony, rose and magnolia. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood keep the sweetness going, while vetiver and ambergris give it depth. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and clearly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons in similar shares, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It suits daily wear, leisure, evenings, nights out and the office, and doesn't tie itself to one setting. Rabanne Olympēa Flora and La Fede Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

English Cherry Blossom

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue English Cherry Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent; it is sold as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine and pick it mostly for spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters choose it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evenings and nights come second. It reads as modern. The top opens bright with green mandarin orange, cherry blossom and bergamot. The heart adds a sweet, fruity side through black cherry, fig, honeysuckle and blackcurrant. Iris and cherry wood in the base close it softly, with green and lightly spicy tones running through.

Haze (2023)

8.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Haze is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Brazilian orange, lemon and pink grapefruit; in the heart, pineapple, pink pepper and jasmine add fruity sweetness with a touch of spice and flowers. The base of patchouli, white musk and ambergris sets it on a woody footing, softened by a sensual skin accord. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters see it as leaning masculine and modern. Aaron Terence Hughes Haze Extreme and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Witch

6.5

Wacken · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Wacken Witch is a floral, fruity women's scent that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant and settles into patchouli and styrax. The top pairs the freshness of bergamot with the spice of pink pepper, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. Jasmine and rose build a floral heart, and suede brings a soft, leathery touch. In the base, patchouli, styrax and cedarwood pull the scent towards woody and spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. La Rive I Am Ideal and Jusbox Siren & Sailors have a close profile.