The Perfume Library

Candy Gloss (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Prada Candy Gloss Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet feminine scent, powdery and creamy, with a fresh floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is neither faint nor room-filling. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant and cherry, bright and fruity. Peach and orange blossom then bring a soft floral sweetness to the heart. Musk, heliotrope and benzoin settle underneath, leaving a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Rosa Rossa

7.6

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Rosa Rossa is a rose scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy and fruity softness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. Damask rose, Bulgarian rose and Grasse rose sit at the centre of the scent, while peach and blackcurrant soften them with a fruity sweetness and pink pepper adds a light lift. Sandalwood, benzoin and patchouli settle it onto a creamy, warm base. Two perfumes with a close profile are OrkusOdes Épines Rouges and Miller Harris Rose Silence.

Quelques Fleurs Royale (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Houbigant · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Royale Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then moves into a floral, sweet and powdery character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic or modern. The top is grapefruit and blackcurrant, fresh and fruity. In the heart, violet, tuberose, rose and jasmine form a floral body, with beeswax adding a creamy softness. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, the woody warmth of cedarwood and sandalwood, and musk. Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carner · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carner Bo-Bo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Votes on character lean feminine, though a good share also call it masculine. The top opens with blackcurrant, Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot, bright and fruity. The heart brings African orange blossom, lily of the valley and Jasminum auriculatum, adding a soft floral note. The base of musk, vetiver and white amber dries down creamy and lightly sweet. Carner Bo-Bo Intense and Carner Super Moon have a close profile.

Poppy & Barley

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley is a fresh, floral scent, sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, that sits close to everyday wear. Rose, violet and poppy form the floral core, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness. Barley and bran pull it toward a grainy, slightly spicy side that softens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Molinard Violette have a close profile.

Flowerbomb Nectar

7.3

Viktor & Rolf · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar is a sweet, fruity floral built around orange blossom, jasmine and vanilla, made for women and suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and blackcurrant, with gun powder adding a slightly sharp edge. The heart is floral, with orange blossom absolute, osmanthus and jasmine sambac absolute. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin pushes it into gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and less for daily wear or the office. Voters mostly call its character feminine, and some find it modern.

Fleurs de Cerisier / Cherry Blossom (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence Fleurs de Cerisier / Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with cherry, freesia and blackcurrant, a fruity and sweet brightness. In the heart, cherry blossom and lily of the valley turn it into a soft, powdery floral. Rosewood, musk and amber leave a calm warmth at the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a light profile. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and pick leisure, daily and business settings. Most see it as feminine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Young Sexy Lovely and Kenzo Flower Tag have a close profile.

Maremma

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Maremma is a unisex oriental that sets spice, resin and woody depth against a floral, sweet core. It opens with Grasse jasmine, blackcurrant, Calabrian bergamot and ylang-ylang, a fruity and floral start. The heart turns spicy and powdery, with cumin, honey, oud and orris root. In the base, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, labdanum and cocoa powder leave a warm, resinous trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, with leisure wear behind them. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Fendi Theorema (Eau de Parfum) and Herr von Eden Éros have a close profile.

Rose the One

6.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Daily wear, work and leisure come up most often, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, blackcurrant and pink grapefruit give it a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, rose, lychee, peony and lily build a floral core. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Sense Dubai 8 and Kenzo Flower Tag have a close profile.

Verveine d'Eugène

7.3

Heeley

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Verveine d'Eugène is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, rhubarb and bergamot and carries lemon vervain and blackcurrant at its heart. Citrus and spice lead the top: cardamom and rhubarb give the bergamot a sharp, slightly tart edge. In the heart, lemon vervain keeps the green side going, blackcurrant adds a fruity note and jasmine brings a soft floral touch. White musk in the base settles everything into a clean, quiet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating a room. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Supernova

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Supernova is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against the green, spicy tones of juniper berry and thyme. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern in second place. The notes work as a single whole rather than in layers. Citrus and apple give it a fresh, fruity side, while lavender, galbanum and artemisia pull that freshness towards green. Pink pepper and cypriol add spice, with vetiver, cedarwood and leather forming the woody base. Benzoin and vanilla soften it slightly. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova Rebirth have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle

7.3

Lacoste · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, Turkish rose and amber. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and fig, fruity with a light spice. The heart turns floral with Turkish rose, gladiolus and sweet pea. In the base, amber, patchouli and nougat sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand and oriental finish. Gucci Guilty Black and Nina Ricci L'Extase have a close profile.

Alchimie (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Rochas · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Alchimie Eau de Parfum opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, moves through coconut, rose and jasmine, and settles into tonka bean and vanilla, making a sweet, floral-fruity scent; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or office wear. It reads as feminine, with a classic side as well. The opening is bright with mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, softened by pear and peach. In the heart, coconut, rose and jasmine add a warm floral note. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood dries down sweet, powdery and woody. Givenchy Amarige and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Yara Candy / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara Candy / يارا Eau de Parfum opens with green mandarin orange and blackcurrant, then turns sweet with strawberry candy and vanilla syrup, making it a fruity, gourmand fragrance for women. Green mandarin orange and blackcurrant give it a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, strawberry candy and gardenia bring a sugary, confectionery sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, vanilla syrup and musk keeps everything creamy and soft, with a slightly synthetic sweetness running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. Aziri Granita and Victoria's Secret Passionate Kisses have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Pearl

7.4

M. Micallef · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Mon Parfum Pearl is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a light sweetness that works well for daily wear. It opens fruity and bright with tangerine, blackcurrant and rosebud. In the heart, peony, May rose and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of vanilla, white musk and rice powder sweetens it and settles into a creamy powder. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business settings. Most see it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina and M. Micallef Ananda have a close profile.

Al Majmua

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Areej Le Doré Al Majmua is a unisex chypre with a green, earthy character, where a fresh opening settles onto a woody, floral base. Bergamot and blackcurrant open it fresh. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, pandanus and cadam tree build a green, spicy, earthy feel, and cedarwood, iris and oakmoss carry it into a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes on its character favour masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Les Parfums de Rosine Une Folie de Rose and Erik Kormann Famagusta.

Ralph's Club New York

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, blackcurrant and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions voted most often, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, leaves and Italian green mandarin orange, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, lavender, Bourbon geranium and Australian sandalwood move it toward a woody line. The base of Bourbon vanilla, fir balsam and moss sweetens it and closes on a creamy, spicy warmth. Mugler Aura and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic Grey have a close profile.

Rouge Chaotique

7.5

Byredo · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Byredo Rouge Chaotique is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out, with summer the least favoured. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens bright and spiced with lemon, bergamot, saffron and blackcurrant. In the heart, plum and praliné push it into a fruity, gourmand sweetness, while oak wood keeps it dry. The base of patchouli, papyrus and oud weighs in heavier, leaving an oriental, leathery trail.

Dubai Musk

8.5

Al Ambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Ambra Dubai Musk is a fresh, powdery musk that sets bright citrus on a creamy, lightly sweet base, and it suits men and women alike. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for citrus freshness, while blackcurrant adds a fruity edge and white magnolia a soft floral touch. White musk takes the heart, and pink musk with Indian sandalwood dries the scent down to a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters point to summer and spring, then fall, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as modern, with masculine and feminine votes close together. Initio Musk Therapy and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Grand Master

7.9

Mind Games · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Grand Master is a floral-gourmand unisex scent built around peony, rose water and Kona coffee, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The top holds peony, blackcurrant and rose water; in the heart, Kona coffee, Rosa centifolia and violet deepen the floral side with a roasted edge. The base of ebony, panettone, frankincense and myrrh settles it into a sweet, creamy, resinous finish. Spicy, woody and smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy, drying it slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Master of Tactics and Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals.

Tender Amber

7.1

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Tender Amber is a fresh, creamy men's fragrance that pairs the sweetness of amber and vanilla with exotic fruits and blackcurrant. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: amber and vanilla give it a creamy, sweet base, while blackcurrant and exotic fruits add a fruity brightness on top. Tuberose and rose bring a soft floral touch, and sandalwood and cedarwood tie it together with a woody line. Fresh, citrus and floral accords come through most clearly. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Modern and masculine are the leading character votes, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Oribe Côte d'Azur and The Gate Golden Hour have a close profile.

The Scent of Peace (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Bond No. 9 · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with grapefruit and blackcurrant and suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Grapefruit and blackcurrant in the top give a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, lily of the valley and hedione add a soft floral touch. Musk and cedarwood in the base settle into a sweet, woody ground. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Spring Summer 2017 and Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée (2018) have a close profile.

Miami Glow

6.7

Jennifer Lopez · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jennifer Lopez Miami Glow is a fresh, fruity floral for women, with a lightly sweet character that suits warm days and easy, casual wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Half of the voters pick summer, with spring a distant second. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, while night out and business also get votes. Most voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens bright and juicy with blackcurrant, coconut water, passion fruit and pink grapefruit. Cyclamen, heliotrope and orange blossom give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of musk, blond woods, amber and vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Britney Spears Maui Fantasy share a close profile.