The Perfume Library

Skin (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Clean · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around lotus, honeydew melon and white musk. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine, with a modern feel. It opens cool with lotus, honeydew melon and an air accord. In the heart, vanilla, blue rose and blossoms add a soft, creamy sweetness. The base of amberwood, white musk and cashmere wood stays powdery. Clean Sunkissed Skin and Kenzo Rêve Lotus have a close profile.

Narjesi Fleur

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi Fleur is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around Taif rose, Turkish rose and saffron, leaning towards evenings and nights out. The top pairs the roses and saffron with mandarin orange and pink pepper, kept bright by a fresh accord. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom absolute and praliné sweeten the florals, while clove adds a spicy edge. Patchouli, musk and vetiver ground it in the base, giving a powdery, creamy, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick evening and night out, with spring and fall the favoured seasons. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Jil Sander Sun and Câline Femme Florale have a close profile.

Chaldée (2013)

8.0

Jean Patou · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jean Patou Chaldée is a floral, sweet chypre-oriental for women, with spice, resin and a powdery softness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine and classic, with autumn the leading season and spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet works for leisure and daily wear too. The notes carry no top, heart and base split; amber, opoponax, spices and blossoms read together as one whole. Resinous amber and opoponax deepen the sweetness, spices add warmth, and the blossoms sit on a powdery surface, with a faint animal trace behind. Tea Rose Amber and Roma Fiore d'Ambra share a close profile.

VIII: L'Heure Diaphane (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier VIII: L'Heure Diaphane Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. The office, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with green and citrus notes, moves into rose and blossoms at the heart, and softens into woods and ambergris. The accords are fresh, green, floral and lightly fruity, with the woody side staying in the background. Cartier VIII L'Heure Diaphane (Perfume Oil) and Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Le Parfum Rose Couture

7.3

Elie Saab · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery touch, suited to women looking for a light everyday fragrance. It has been discontinued. It opens with peony and blossoms. In the heart, jasmine, rose nectar, vanilla and fruity notes sweeten the floral structure, and patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime and office wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Nectar d'Issey Première Fleur and Kenzo Flower Tag.

Chérie de Fleurs

7.2

Câline · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Câline Chérie de Fleurs is a fresh, floral and feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds blossoms, bergamot and pear, leading into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base rests on vanilla, white musk and patchouli. A fresh, fruity opening turns floral, then settles into a sweet, powdery base, with a chypre accord keeping the sweetness in check. La Rive I Am Ideal and Omerta Untrue Lies Fragile have a close profile.

Karl New York Mercer Street

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus, green and spicy character, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds white pepper, rhubarb, basil and citrus notes, so it opens crisp, green and a little peppery. In the heart, blossoms and aromatic notes soften things, and the base of cotton and musky notes leaves a clean, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Bond No. 9 Central Park and Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Atlantic (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

D.S. & Durga · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets rose and bergamot beside seawater. The top notes bring bergamot and lemon for a citrus lift, with blossoms softening the start. In the heart, rose, linden tree and dune grass lead, keeping the floral and green sides together. The base of seawater, muscone and white moss settles into a synthetic, aquatic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes lean feminine, though the scent is classed as unisex. Daniel Jouvance Ecume Océane and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Moonlight Whisper

7.5

Zara · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Zara Moonlight Whisper is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that pairs bergamot and cardamom with caramel and pistachio; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright lift of bergamot and cardamom, and caramel and pistachio bring the sweetness in right behind. The heart of peony, violet, blossoms, bellini and sugar turns floral and powdery. The base of amber, musk and vanilla leaves a creamy, warm trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Secret Temptation and H&M Chic Socialite have a close profile.

North

7.3

Mendittorosa · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa North is a unisex scent that sets a sharp opening of bergamot and black pepper over a smoky, woody base of cedar, patchouli and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens fresh and spicy, with bergamot, black pepper and aldehydes giving a bright, slightly synthetic edge. Jasmine and blossoms add a green floral note in the heart. It then moves to the woody, resinous and smoky side, with patchouli, two cedars, vetiver and nutmeg carrying the base.

E: Cashmere Musk

8.1

Clive Christian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian E: Cashmere Musk is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets a bright opening of ginger and bergamot on a base of cashmeran and musk. The top pairs ginger, bergamot and blood orange with the spice of Sichuan pepper and pink pepper. In the heart, leaves, Egyptian jasmine and cashmeran turn it green and floral. Gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan settle underneath, leaving a woody, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Cos Perfumery Mythe and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Light My Fire

7.1

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kilian Light My Fire is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance with floral, powdery and spicy sides; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top-heart-base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Cumin and patchouli draw a spicy, earthy frame, while tobacco and birch wood carry the smoky side. Vanilla, tonka bean and almond sweeten it, and white heliotrope and blossoms add a soft, powdery layer. The fresh and resinous accords stay in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Comme des Garçons 8 88 and Juliette Has A Gun Romantina have a close profile.

Theseus

6.9

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and powdery character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The top is bergamot, citrus fruits, black pepper, nutmeg and clary sage, with green notes keeping it bright. In the heart, jasmine, iris and cistus add a floral, resinous softness while vetiver and patchouli set the woody ground. The base of leather, tonka bean, musk and amber settles it into a warmer, powdery finish.

Basala / Basara (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Shiseido · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Basala / Basara Eau de Toilette is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that sets tobacco, leather and sandalwood beneath a lavender and citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with blossoms, lavender and citrus notes. In the heart, tobacco, spices and dry notes come forward, softened by floral and green accords. The base settles into leather, sandalwood and amber, leaving an earthy, leathery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, business and evening settings. Voters mostly describe its character as masculine and classic.

2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather

7.4

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a leathery, woody sweetness. Lemon and Calabrian bergamot open brightly, and in the heart geranium leaf, rose and blossoms lay a soft floral layer over the citrus. The base builds a woody, leathery ground from suede, sandalwood and patchouli, while vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it into something creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair share too. Leisure, evening and business wear are favoured about equally; most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller group finding it feminine. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 1988

Floral · Green · Fruity

Carolina Herrera (1988) by Carolina Herrera is a classic women's fragrance with a floral, green character, rounded off by powdery and woody touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though it also works by day. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic. The top opens with blossoms, green notes, fresh notes and fruity notes, joined by exotic notes. Lily and jasmine form the heart, with sandalwood and amber at the base. Spicy and animal tones sit within a sweet, powdery woodiness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums DelRae Amoureuse have a close profile.

Play It Sexy (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Sexy is a women's Eau de Toilette that pairs a fresh, floral core with a fruity, sweet warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest it across all four seasons in similar shares, with fall, winter and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, and many as modern. The top notes of pink pepper, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give a fresh, lightly spicy opening. The heart holds liquorice, jasmine tea and blossoms. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody softness.

Take Me to Church

8.0

Toskovat'

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' Take Me to Church is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent with a leathery, woody core; it has been discontinued and suits cooler seasons best. Peppers, saffron and aldehydes open it sharply, while myrrh, frankincense, leather and candle wax carry the heart. In the base, cistus, sandalwood, birch tar and musk dry down into a resinous, earthy structure with a synthetic edge in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most. It leans masculine yet reads as unisex. Montale Greyland and Comme des Garçons Black Comme des Garçons have a close profile.

#Varensflirt - Mojito Love

6.9

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ulric de Varens #Varensflirt - Mojito Love is a fresh, fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use also possible. It reads as feminine and modern. The top opens with lime zest, mint and an ice accord, while cane sugar sweetens them slightly. In the heart, blossoms and coconut water add a soft, creamy touch. Sugar and musk settle at the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and sweet.

Game of Spades Wildcard

8.3

Jo Milano

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Milano Game of Spades Wildcard is a unisex fragrance that opens with coriander, bergamot and blossoms, then leans into the sweetness of vanilla and apple. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall, spring and summer come out close together. It is chosen for daily wear, evenings, leisure and the office alike. Modern and masculine are the most common character votes, with a smaller share calling it feminine. The opening is fresh and floral, with bergamot and coriander keeping it bright. In the heart, vanilla and apple add a fruity sweetness, while ambroxan gives it a synthetic sheen. The base of ambergris, tonka bean and woody notes closes it on a powdery, creamy softness. Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street and Le Chameau Streets of New York have a close profile.

Collection Originale - Fleur de Coton / Cotton Flower

7.1

Unic

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Cloud Aurora

7.3

Ariana Grande · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ariana Grande Cloud Aurora is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant, musk and spun sugar. In the heart, vanilla, sandalwood and blossoms soften the sweetness. The base gathers smoke, blond woods, vanilla and amber into a warm, unheavy finish. Floral, fruity and gourmand accords lead, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, with evening use close behind. It reads clearly feminine. Câline Madame Chérie and Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

IV: L'Heure Fougueuse

7.3

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier IV: L'Heure Fougueuse is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green side against the earthy tones of leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. Leisure and evening lead the occasions, with business and daytime wear close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, and it reads as truly unisex. Bergamot, magnolia and horsehair open it; lavender, vetiver, maté, green notes and blossoms make up the heart. Oakmoss, leather and white musk sit at the base. The fresh citrus and floral opening gradually settles into a spicy, woody, slightly animalic and leathery base.

Velvet Petals

7.6

Victoria's Secret · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity