The Perfume Library

Violette

6.7

Tocca · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tocca Violette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around African violet and rose, brightened by bergamot and blackcurrant. The scent reads as a single whole: fresh and floral with a fruity sweetness, while ginger and coriander add a spicy edge. Cedar and benzoin give it a woody, powdery base, and musk softens everything. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as feminine. Nina Ricci Love In Paris and Chopard Infiniment (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dose Of Rose

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

L'Atelier Parfum Dose Of Rose is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, setting rose against spice and leather. It opens with blackcurrant, pear and saffron, a fruity, lightly spiced start that cardamom dries out. At the heart, rose, jasmine sambac and clove meet, and the floral side is held in check by the spice. Atlas cedar, leather and papyrus build a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It sits closer to leisure and evening wear. More voters find it feminine, but some call it masculine.

Laugh with me Lee Lee

5.9

Benefit · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benefit Laugh with me Lee Lee is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, light and youthful in character and close to an everyday scent. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and melon, a fresh, juicy start. Lily, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral heart. Blond woods, sandalwood and amber settle the base into a light, woody, powdery and sweet finish, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jennifer Aniston Eau de Parfum and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Belle Epoque (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Knize · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Knize Belle Epoque Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the soft, sweet fruit of apricot, peach and pineapple against a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with ginger, mandarin orange and the fruits. Rose, orchid and jasmine dominate the heart, giving a powdery floral texture. In the base, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Kristina

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Kristina is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around grapefruit, bergamot and iris. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear, and it stays clean enough to try at the office too. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Italian green mandarin orange for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, iris, green tea and blackcurrant soften it into something floral and fruity. The base of galbanum, patchouli, Australian sandalwood and musk settles the green tone on a woody ground, while the sweet and spicy accords stay in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Gritti 19-68 have a close profile.

Vents et Marées (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Molinard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Molinard Vents et Marées Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with clementine, grapefruit and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. In the heart, marine notes, rose and freesia give it a floral, aquatic feel. Sandalwood, white musk and tonka bean sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with office use also possible. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. The feminine reading is the strongest in the votes, ahead of modern and masculine. Annayake Niji for Her and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz have a close profile.

Egoluxe Feminin (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Otto Kern · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery feminine fragrance that sets bright citrus over a floral and sweet base; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give it a fruity brightness at first. Freesia, rose and lily bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood then sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base. Most voters find it feminine and place it in spring and summer. Daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Birkholz Seductive Rose and s.Oliver Scent of You for Women have a close profile.

Kashmir

7.9

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Kashmir is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of yuzu, plum and blackcurrant with a heart of jasmine, rose and oud, settling into vanilla and white musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer is not far behind, and winter comes last. Leisure, business and nights out lead the occasions. The opening mixes citrus from the yuzu with the fruity sweetness of plum and blackcurrant. Jasmine and rose add a floral layer in the heart, while oud brings a woody depth. The base turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, and white musk softens it all.

Desire II

7.4

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Desire II is a fruity, fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed, casual moments. Mango, pineapple and guava set a sweet, juicy fruit tone, while apple blossom and exotic blossoms pull it towards the floral side. Dried fruits add a gourmand softness, cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody base, and musk rounds everything off with a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards summer and spring and pick leisure most often, though evening and night out also draw votes. It reads more feminine to most voters, with a fair share calling it masculine. Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II and Rasasi Hawas Sapphire have a close profile.

Jardin Secret

7.6

Nicolaï

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Jardin Secret is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens with apricot and blackcurrant and settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and sweet, with apricot, blackcurrant and tangerine. In the heart, rose, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side. The base of cedar, amber, oakmoss and patchouli grounds it in a woody, slightly leathery, spicy chypre structure. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Fendi Fan di Fendi (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Création (2011) have a close profile.

Spirit of Graceful Beauty

7.4

Spirit

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spirit Spirit of Graceful Beauty is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and more than half of those who voted rate its staying power high. Value for money is one of its best-liked points. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it reads as a feminine scent. Pear and blackcurrant give a fruity first impression. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom form a floral, powdery line. Vanilla, praliné and tonka bean deepen the gourmand sweetness at the base, while patchouli anchors it with a faint earthiness. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Queen of Life have a close profile.

Good Girl Jasmine Absolute

8.1

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that sets jasmine and bitter almond against roasted tonka bean, benzoin and toffee. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine is softened by bitter almond, and the floral side rests on a powdery, creamy base. In the base, roasted tonka bean, benzoin and toffee sweeten it further, and the gourmand side takes over. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily wear gets votes too. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 have a close profile.

Fable

6.7

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Fable is a fresh, green-leaning women's scent built around blackcurrant and neroli, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are leisure, daily wear and business. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it reads as a light, easy everyday scent rather than a strong one. It is classed as feminine. The top notes, blackcurrant and neroli, give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, honeysuckle and petitgrain add a floral, green softness. The base of cedarwood and amber leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca have a close profile.

Rouge & Noir (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Eisenberg · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Eisenberg Rouge & Noir Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. It opens bright and fruity with ylang-ylang, peach, blackcurrant and bergamot. The heart carries the floral character through orange blossom, jasmine, gillyflower and rose. In the base, tuberose, benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the scent and pull it toward a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It reads clearly feminine.

Iris Ghalia Attar

9.4

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that sets a floral and fruity side against a warm, animalic, woody base. Iris, violet and blue lotus build a floral, powdery frame, while peach and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness. Papua oud, Mysore sandalwood and spices give it a woody, spicy depth; muskrat, civet and castoreum bring a creamy, animalic weight. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, so it lasts a long time and still makes itself known around you. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either men or women. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

Betsey Johnson

6.8

Betsey Johnson · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betsey Johnson by Betsey Johnson is a fresh, fruity floral for women that leans towards everyday and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits best in daytime and relaxed settings, and fewer voters pick it for evening or the office. It reads feminine. It opens with tangerine, grapefruit, blackcurrant and pear, a citrus and fruit brightness. The heart brings lily of the valley, freesia and red apple. Cedar, sandalwood, amber, musk and praliné settle into a woody, powdery, mildly sweet base.

Bois Supernova

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

The Dua Brand Bois Supernova is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy start on a smoky, leathery and resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score both high. It suits men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail. Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and ginger bring freshness and spice, while apple adds a fruity touch. Cypriol, leather, oud and benzoin carry the woody, smoky and resinous side, softened by vanilla and musk, with an oriental streak running through. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Pineapple Vintage X Batch

7.9

Parfums Vintage · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage X Batch is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance built around pineapple and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, so it makes itself known without being overpowering. Daily wear, the office and leisure time are the occasions voters pick most, with night out and evening following. It is presented as a men's perfume. It opens with pineapple and blackcurrant, giving a sweet, bright fruit character. The heart moves through bergamot, lavender, neroli and Virginia cedar, adding floral, woody and lightly spicy touches. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan settles it on a woody footing, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage X Batch 2.0 and Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense have a close profile.

Icon pour Femme

7.3

Dsquared² · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² Icon pour Femme is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens on blackcurrant, mandarin orange and pink pepper before settling into vanilla and sandalwood. The top is blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pink pepper and lemon, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, praliné and salty notes give the floral core a gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk rests the scent on a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these are only a rough guide. It is classed as feminine, suiting those who want something fresh, sweet and lightly gourmand. The Dua Brand Idol Femme and Caia Le Soir have a close profile.

Saffron Whisper

5.7

Novellista · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Novellista Saffron Whisper is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, resinous and smoky woodiness. It opens with blackcurrant, oud and benzoin, where the fruity brightness is quickly softened by a resinous warmth. In the heart, geranium, rose and raspberry form a floral, sweet layer. The base of frankincense, papyrus, patchouli, birch and saffron gives the scent a smoky, spicy and woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. With no season or occasion votes, the structure suggests its sweet, resinous character sits more comfortably in cooler weather and evenings. It is described as unisex; Abaco Shadow and Armaf Midnight Amber have a close profile.

Magnolys

6.7

Andrée Putman · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrée Putman Magnolys is a fresh, green-edged floral for women, built around peach blossom, magnolia and ylang-ylang, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach blossom and blackcurrant, a lightly fruity and sweet start. In the heart, magnolia and ylang-ylang carry the floral character while nutmeg adds a faint touch of spice. In the base, sage and a solar note dry the scent down to a simple, green and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Moschino Toy Boy and Miro Miro Femme have a close profile.

Womanity Aqua Chic

7.1

Mugler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Mugler Womanity Aqua Chic is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that sits close to daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daytime, business and leisure, while evening and night-out wear get far fewer votes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Coriander, red berries and blackcurrant open on a cool, fruity note. Mandarin blossom water sits in the heart, and in the base spices and fig wood sweeten that freshness slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Pierre Guillaume Aqaysos and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau

7.7

Biotherm · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on blood orange, blackcurrant and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Bulgarian rose, Bourbon rose and lily of the valley lead the heart, and Lebanon cedar, amber and musk close it with a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette).

Oshun

7.1

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calaj Oshun is a spicy, woody women's fragrance where cinnamon, black pepper and blackcurrant lead into a floral heart and a tobacco-and-amber base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and name evenings, leisure and nights out. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine, so it leans both ways. It opens with lemon and pine for a fresh edge, while cinnamon and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, magnolia and rose bring the floral side, with clove alongside. The base of Peru balsam, tobacco, tonka bean and amber turns sweeter, resinous and slightly animal.