The Perfume Library

Shalimar (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 1986

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky oriental with a floral heart and powdery texture, best suited to cool evenings. It opens with blossoms and bergamot for a citrus brightness, then rose, jasmine and iris form a floral core. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and balsamic notes sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous, powdery finish. Spicy, woody and animal touches deepen that sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. It reads feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Toledo and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Voyage d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't push itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for daytime, leisure and work. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cardamom, spices and lemon. The heart of tea, green notes and blossoms keeps it airy, and musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody base.

Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

7.8

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay is a unisex cologne whose fresh, fruity character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Nivea Sun

8.0

NIVEA · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea Sun is a fresh, powdery unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet character, suited to summer days and everyday wear. It opens with green notes, moves into blossoms at the heart and dries down to powdery notes. Fresh and floral accords lead, with sweetness and a creamy softness alongside them, and a synthetic, clean feel running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though a fair number call it masculine. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Adopt' Nostalgia share a close profile.

Tyger Tyger (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger Extrait de Parfum is a rich unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also well represented, while summer comes last. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure time. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine. The floral and fruity side comes from tuberose absolute, peach jam and honey, which sweeten the whole. Underneath, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and oud build a woody, animalic depth. Leather and heliotropin pull it towards a leathery, powdery, creamy feel.

Trance

7.0

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Trance is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet core against spice, resin and smoke, and suits autumn and winter evenings. Turkish rose comes first. In the heart, spices and blossoms take over, and the base holds cistus absolute and absinth. The floral and sweet side is held in check by woody, resinous and smoky tones, so the rose reads darker and sharper than a familiar floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It leans slightly feminine in voters' eyes, though many call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Madini Oud and Perfumer H Smoke have a close profile.

Dorasima

8.1

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Dorasima is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of orange, bergamot and lemon over florals and a sweet, woody base of amber, vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though masculine and modern votes are not far off. Citrus leads the top, while jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy woodiness, with oud and leather staying in the background. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet.

Iperborea

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Modern Muse (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Estēe Lauder · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a feminine character, leaning towards everyday wear. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and daily wear and office settings are the occasions voters pick most. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, honeysuckle and lily form the floral core, with mandarin orange brightening it. Patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood pull it towards a sweet, woody and powdery side. A synthetic and lightly spicy edge runs through it.

Neroli Portofino Acqua

7.5

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Tunisian neroli, bergamot and Sicilian lemon; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange joins the citrus group, while blossoms add a soft floral touch. Aquatic and green facets keep it airy, and amber with a fruity, sweet edge softens the sharper citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Parfum have a close profile.

Alien Extraintense

7.0

Mugler · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Mugler Alien Extraintense is a women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, pairing a floral, sweet character with a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is picked mainly for night outs and evenings, and least for the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The floral accord leads, with tuberose and jasminum grandiflorum carrying the flowers. Vanilla sweetens it, cardamom adds spice, and cashmeran and amberwood give a woody depth. Green and creamy touches soften it along the way. Alexandre.J Butterfly and Lattafa Pride Afaq have a close profile.

Essence Eau de Musc

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc opens with bright bergamot and citrus notes and settles into iris, white musk and powder; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters call it feminine. Spices, bergamot and citrus notes give the opening a fresh brightness. Blossoms and iris form the heart, and the scent then softens into white musk and powder. Beneath the fresh, citrus character runs a sweet, woody and powdery side.

Inexcusable Evil

6.2

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil is an unusual unisex scent that pairs a fresh, synthetic first impression with a smoky, resinous and earthy foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and modern are close, and feminine gets a fair share too. The top holds ozone and gun powder; the heart brings copaiba balsam, blossoms, iodine, nagarmotha and gaiac wood. In the base, concrete, rain accord, frankincense and sandalwood settle it into a woody, resinous place. A fresh accord runs alongside sweet and leathery sides.

Roses Greedy

7.3

Mancera · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Roses Greedy is a fresh, fruity floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, with a lean towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter gets far fewer votes. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine, then modern. The top notes are mandarin orange, peach, blackcurrant and coconut, so it opens fresh and fruity. Rose, jasmine and blossoms give the heart its floral face. In the base, white musk, benzoin, vanilla sugar and amber sweeten and soften it. Spicy and synthetic touches show up in the accords as well.

Vanille

8.1

Franck Boclet · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Boclet Vanille is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of cardamom and grapefruit against the sweetness of vanilla absolute and caramel. The top notes are cardamom, grapefruit and lime, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, blossoms, caramel and ginger sweeten it, and musk, cedar and vanilla absolute dry down underneath. The overall feel is gourmand, creamy and slightly powdery. Longevity and projection are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer trails far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night out, and also works for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Francesca Dell'Oro OneMore and Régalien Hazz have a close profile.

Energizing Fragrance / エナジャイジングフレグランス

7.5

Shiseido · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shiseido Energizing Fragrance / エナジャイジングフレグランス is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, made for women and leaning towards spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with blossoms, clove and black pepper, the spices adding an edge to the fresh floral start. The heart brings iris, jasmine, rose and heliotrope for a floral, powdery character, along with lily of the valley and star anise. In the base, white musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody finish.

Brooklyn

7.6

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gallivant Brooklyn opens bright with bergamot, cardamom and lemon juice, then settles into a powdery floral heart, giving a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent. Bergamot, lemon juice and orange juice lead with citrus, while cardamom and ozonic notes add a spicy, airy edge and frankincense stays in the background. In the heart, orris root, magnolia and blossoms turn the scent powdery and creamy. The base of amber, benzoin, musk and blond woods leaves a soft, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean more feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Pink Sugar Lollipink and Biotherm Eau Relax have a close profile.

Blanc Poudre (2018)

7.2

Heeley · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Heeley Blanc Poudre is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around rice powder and cotton flower; it has been discontinued. It opens on blossoms, with rice powder and cotton flower at the heart. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk form the base. The result starts fresh and floral, then settles into a creamy, lightly sweet powder with a woody backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Lingerie and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.

11 Harmatan Noir

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 11 Harmatan Noir is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around mint tea, cedar and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint tea, and the heart brings cedar, jasmine and salt. The base holds blossoms, woods and spices. Fresh and citrus accords dominate, with floral, aquatic and green sides rounding it out while the spicy and woody notes stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Its profile is close to Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake A Scent.

Eau Claire des Merveilles

7.1

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and blossoms and softens into vanilla, amber and vetiver. The top pairs citrus notes with blossoms, while vanilla, aldehydes and amber in the heart make it sweeter. Vetiver, cedar and oakmoss form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a powdery, slightly spicy undertone. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Half of the voters find it feminine.

s.Oliver Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

s.Oliver · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic women's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants something clean and easy. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with a good share also calling it modern. Apple, lime and bergamot open it, giving a fruity, bright first impression. Blossoms and musk soften that freshness in the heart, and sandalwood leaves a light woody base. A synthetic, clean note runs through the whole scent.

Eternity Intense

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Eternity Intense is a floral-sweet women's fragrance built around rose and osmanthus in the heart, softened by musk, benzoin and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter next. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and sits further back in the evening and at night. Most votes call it feminine. Bergamot, iris and blossoms open it fresh and floral. In the heart, rose, osmanthus and orris concrete turn powdery and creamy. The base of musk, benzoin and vanilla sweetens it, with fruity and spicy touches in the background.

Sarrasins

7.9

Serge Lutens · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Sarrasins is a unisex floral that leans towards evenings and nights out, and towards fall and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest it for evening and night-out wear, while office and daily use stay in the background. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a good share of votes call it masculine. Blossoms set the opening, then jasmine and carnation settle into the heart, with musk underneath. The accords are floral and sweet, with spicy, animal and powdery sides added. Serge Lutens Fils de joie and Al Rehab Jasmin Musk have a close profile.

Dianne Brill

7.5

Dianne Brill · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dianne Brill is a 2007 women's fragrance in which spices, tonka bean and green fig meet blossoms in a warm, sweet, floral style. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. As a whole it reads floral and fruity, with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Spices and woods add a woody, oriental depth, while tonka bean brings a powdery softness. Green fig keeps the fruity side light. Ajmal Areej Al Shouk and Grès Ambre de Cabochard have a close profile.