The Perfume Library

Perfumer's Workshop · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer's Workshop Samba / Mambo Woman pairs galbanum, blackcurrant and peach with a floral heart, a fresh, fruity women's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters see it as a spring and summer perfume, with daily wear and leisure the leading occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call its character feminine. The top also holds citrus notes and tagetes. In the heart, violet, rose, jasmine, hyacinth and orange blossom give a floral garden feel, while clove adds a touch of spice. In the base, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and musk sweeten and soften the scent.

Private Number (Eau de Toilette Opalisée)

8.5

Aigner

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aigner Private Number is a floral, fruity chypre for women, and it has been discontinued. Galbanum, exotic fruits and blackcurrant leaf open green and fruity. The heart gathers iris, tuberose, ylang-ylang, mimosa and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet. In the base, oakmoss, resins and woody notes leave a spicy, oriental and slightly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Gem (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Magie Noire (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

1 - The Black Tee Eau de Performance

Gammon · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Gammon 1 - The Black Tee Eau de Performance is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by lime, bergamot and blackcurrant; it has been discontinued. It opens sharp and bright with lime, bergamot, Italian lemon and Sichuan pepper. The heart moves to blackcurrant, green apple, pink pepper and lavender, fruity and lightly spicy. The base of patchouli, musk, amber and woody notes dries it down, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly masculine. Hermetica Source¹ and Fragrance One Office for Men have a close profile.

Bella

Baldessarini · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Bella is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens citrus and aquatic notes with rose and gardenia. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, with office wear also well represented. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant and pot marigold, giving a bright, fruity-sweet start. Rose, rose absolute and gardenia carry the floral heart. The base of aquatic notes, musk and orcanox closes it on a clean, watery note.

La Dame Blanche / FR! 01 | N° 02

6.0

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs La Dame Blanche / FR! 01 | N° 02 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and daytime best. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and daily, leisure and business wear are nearly tied. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or modern. It opens with lemon and blackcurrant, which give a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, tuberose and May rose lead, wrapped in green and aquatic touches. Cocoa in the base softens the sweetness as it settles. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2007 and Diptyque Florabellio have a close profile.

Viola

5.0

Kappa · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Viola is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that sets green leaves against a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, followed by leisure and business settings. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange alongside violet leaf, galbanum and green leaves, with pepper adding a slight edge. The heart of peach, jasmine, lily of the valley and blackcurrant turns it fruity and sweet. The base of musk, ambergris and patchouli leaves a powdery softness, with an aquatic touch running through. Granado Citrus Brasilis and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Purplelips Sensual

Salvador Dali · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Salvador Dali Purplelips Sensual is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that opens on violet, freesia and blackcurrant and warms into vanilla, cinnamon and amber; it has been discontinued. Pepper, freesia, violet and blackcurrant give it a floral, fruity start. In the heart, opoponax, vanilla and cinnamon bring sweetness together with spice, while patchouli, sandalwood and amber leave a woody, powdery, oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Boucheron Initial and Halston Halston Woman have a close profile.

Épine Mortelle (2014)

LM Parfums · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LM Parfums Épine Mortelle opens with Sichuan pepper, black pepper and pink pepper, then moves into rose and blackcurrant; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in daily wear and office use, with leisure and evenings out following behind. The opening is peppery and warm, with aniseed, nutmeg and cumin adding spice. In the heart, blackcurrant, damask rose, Rosa centifolia, mimosa and violet bring a floral, fruity softness. The base of vanilla and musk sweetens it and leaves a powdery finish.

Vanguard

9.0

Maison Asrar · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Asrar Vanguard is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a spicy, woody base. Bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start, while apple and pink pepper add a slight edge. In the heart, ginger and cardamom bring the spice, softened by carnation and lily of the valley. The base settles into leather, cedarwood, musk and moss, a woody, faintly earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Its value-for-money rating is high too. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Creed Aventus and Creed Absolu Aventus.

Luck

essence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

essence Luck is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around kiwi, green apple and blackcurrant. It opens with kiwi, freesia, green apple and blackcurrant, a bright, juicy fruit impression. White blossoms and peach blossom soften the heart, while aquatic and green touches run throughout. The base of musk, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a sweet, lightly woody finish. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is mostly picked for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for evenings. Gulf Orchid Mangotini and Puma Jam Woman have a close profile.

Sultane

Jeanne Arthes · 2001

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Jeanne Arthes Sultane suits spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear: a feminine scent where citrus and flowers meet a sweet, fruity touch. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office use also getting a share. Most voters read its character as feminine. Blackcurrant and bergamot open it, while jasmine and peach in the heart add a fruity floral softness. In the base, musk, vanilla, cedar and sandalwood make it powdery, creamy and lightly woody, with lavender and geranium adding a spicy edge.

Bleu Abysse

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Bleu Abysse is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs aquatic and green tones with a floral heart. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters place it in spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for leisure, work and daily wear. It leans a little more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, elemi resin and bergamot for a bright, fruity-citrus start. Rose and mineral notes form the heart, and the base of vetiver, oud, frankincense, patchouli and algae adds an earthy, resinous depth. The overall feel is cool and not too sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Azure Supernova 2.0

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Azure Supernova 2.0 is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and aquatic accords. Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and green mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Pineapple and apple add a fruity sweetness, while thyme and rosemary bring a green, herbal edge. Patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver and ambroxan set a woody, lightly spicy base under it all. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. It is picked most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also getting votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne have a close profile.

Vague de Folie Verte / FR! 01 | N° 05

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs Vague de Folie Verte / FR! 01 | N° 05 is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need topping up through the day, but it never crowds the room. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with green notes, artemisia and star anise; in the heart, blackcurrant, oakmoss and galbanum pull the greenness towards the earthy side. Vetiver and musk dry it down onto a woody, soft base. Floral and spicy touches stay in the background.

Black Diamond Incense

9.0

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi Black Diamond Incense is a smoky, leathery oud scent for anyone: a fresh, fruity opening gives way to a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Birch, blackcurrant and aquatic notes open on a cool, lightly fruity note. In the heart, vanilla, frankincense and sandalwood soften and sweeten the scent. Smoke, amber, leather and oud dominate the base, and the perfume dries down with an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Lattafa Ra'ed Oud and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

Ritorno Amaro

Giulietta Capuleti · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giulietta Capuleti Ritorno Amaro is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and blackcurrant and settles into a warm, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evening wear, though daytime and office use get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, even though it is classed as unisex. The top is lively, with ginger and cardamom adding spice and blackcurrant a fruity freshness. Star anise and frangipani bring a soft, lightly sweet floral heart. The base of white musk, myrrh and frankincense leaves a powdery, resinous trail.

Eleganza

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

bugatti Fashion Eleganza is a fresh, fruity floral for women, with sweet, powdery and creamy shades that suit everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Strawberry, vanilla and blackcurrant open on a sweet, juicy note. In the heart, coniferous woods, Italian iris and lemon bring a fresh, woody, powdery balance, and musk and amber leave a soft, creamy finish. Xerjoff Damarose and Engelsrufer Luna share a close profile.

Par Amour Toujours (Eau de Toilette)

Clarins · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Clarins Par Amour Toujours Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet touch, light and feminine in feel. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and blackcurrant. Rose otto sits at the heart, and the base of grapefruit and raspberry dries down sweet and fruity. The overall impression is bright, floral and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Its light build suits everyday wear, and it reads feminine. Dior Rouge Trafalgar and Fragonard Mélodie share a close profile.

Black Gardenia

Illuminum · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Illuminum Black Gardenia is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a fruity, sweet texture. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. Leisure, evening and night out collect the most votes, while daily and business wear trail a little behind. The top notes are buchu, blackcurrant and blackcurrant liqueur, which is where the fruity, sweet side begins. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Indian gardenia and jasmine carry the floral character, with spicy and powdery accords alongside. Musk in the base softens everything.

Be Delicious Orchard St. (Eau de Parfum)

DKNY · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Orchard St. Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral, aimed at women and suited to easygoing daily wear. It opens with juicy blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and Cripps Pink apple, with pink pepper adding a light sparkle. The heart brings iris, black raspberry, jasmine sambac and pomegranate, mixing floral and fruity tones. Leather, cedarwood and amberwood in the base settle it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and the office. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 have a close profile.

A Rose for...

8.0

Floris · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Floris A Rose for... pairs red rose with oud and iris in a sweet, smoky floral; it is made for women, though its character leans toward the masculine too. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It suits evenings and nights out best, and it is also worn to the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic first, but a fair number find it masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, Darjeeling tea and frankincense. The heart holds red rose, oud and iris, where the rose gains a fruity sweetness against a smoky, resinous backdrop. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and amber give it a woody, oriental warmth.

Mudéjar

Majda Bekkali · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Majda Bekkali Mudéjar is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a spicy, woody base. Black pepper and grapefruit give it a cool, sharp start. In the heart, blackcurrant and Atlas cedar come forward, bringing out the fruity and floral side. The base of leather, sandalwood, moss and frankincense carries it into a warm, woody, slightly smoky finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more feminine than masculine by vote, though a fair share see it as masculine. Etat Libre d'Orange Remarkable People and Jovoy Aqua Memorabilis have a close profile.

Sunkissed Glow