The Perfume Library

L'Eau d'Issey Absolue

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Absolue is a feminine perfume that softens a fresh, watery floral with honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter have their share. Leisure, evening, business and daily wear score almost evenly, so it isn't tied to one setting. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia and lotus, which give an aquatic freshness. In the heart, Provençal honey, tuberose and night-blooming jasmine build a warm floral core. The base of Bourbon vanilla and precious woods sweetens it and leaves a powdery, lightly spicy woodiness.

Modern Muse Nuit

7.7

Estēe Lauder · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Nuit is a floral, sweet feminine scent built around jasmine, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla, leaning towards evenings and the cooler months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes second and summer trails far behind. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, though leisure and business have their share. Voters mostly call it feminine, with modern and classic following. As a whole it reads floral, fruity and sweet, with jasmine sambac and jasmine absolute forming the floral core. Blackcurrant bud and mandarin orange add a fruity brightness. Tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk bring a gourmand, creamy, powdery warmth, while a spicy, woody edge stays in the background.

Carbonara

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Carbonara is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand base against spice and smoke, with a woody, resinous feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, with office and daily wear further behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper, smoke, elemi resin and coconut, a spicy, smoky start. The heart holds Malabar pepper, rum, jasmine and davana. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, cane sugar and sandalwood make it creamy and sweet, while amber and oud add a darker depth.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Infinite Sky

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Infinite Sky is a floral scent for women, built on Sichuan pepper, Bourbon vanilla and leatherwood, with spice and sweetness running through it. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: the spicy warmth of Sichuan pepper is softened by the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla, while leatherwood adds a woody, slightly smoky depth. The floral accord leads, and the oriental and resinous sides give the blend a rich, warm feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine.

My Devotion

7.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana My Devotion is a feminine scent that pairs pear blossom, blackcurrant and peony with the creamy sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. It opens with pear blossom and blackcurrant, fresh and fruity at once. Peony softens the heart into something floral, and Bourbon vanilla settles at the base, leaving a gourmand, creamy sweetness. The balance between fresh and sweet keeps the whole scent light and easy.

Nektar

7.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Laboratorio Olfattivo Nektar is a unisex scent that sets fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice, resin and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and since masculine and feminine votes are almost level, it moves easily between the two. The top opens with bergamot, grapefruit and elemi resin alongside red berries. Towards the heart, cinnamon, honey, leather and incense resin take over, and the sweetness settles onto a smoky, leathery ground. The base dries down to vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver and cedarwood. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Kilian Old Fashioned have a close profile.

Comma (2012)

6.3

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mäurer & Wirtz Comma is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with white rose, violet leaf and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Those who rate its character mostly call it feminine. Up top, white rose, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and freesia carry the floral, powdery side. At the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while white musk and Texas cedar form a soft bed. Its profile is close to Harajuku Lovers Pop Electric Baby and Montale Roses Musk.

Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose is a unisex scent that sets rose, resin and spice inside a sweet, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure and nights out the leading occasions. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; both get an equal share of votes. It opens with Indian bay leaf, frankincense, elemi resin and black pepper, a spiced, resinous start. In the heart, Turkish rose and Persian rose are softened by labdanum and orris root. The base of Peru balsam, Bourbon vanilla, oud and Indian sandalwood leaves an earthy, sweet warmth. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica have a close profile.

Mini Vanille

4.9

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Mini Vanille is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand side, leaning towards autumn and winter days. Mandarin orange, apricot leaf and mango open bright and fruity. At the heart, yellow freesia, vanilla orchid and white peony add a soft floral note. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, settling into a powdery, sweet and slightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening, night out and business also get votes. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Guilty Black.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry

6.4

Lancôme · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry is a sweet, gourmand women's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of black cherry, and violet leaf absolute brings a floral, slightly green touch to the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa butter bring out the gourmand side, while oud adds a spicy, woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear isn't far behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. Jesus del Pozo In Black and Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir have a similar profile.

Oriental Lumpur

7.1

Les Néréides

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Néréides Oriental Lumpur is a sweet, spicy and smoky women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper and saffron, a warm, spiced start. In the heart, patchouli and sandalwood set the scent on a woody, earthy footing. The base brings benzoin, amber and Bourbon vanilla forward, and the perfume turns sweeter, settling into a gourmand, resinous and powdery finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with a sizeable minority calling it masculine.

Feu de Bengale (2016)

8.2

Lesquendieu · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lesquendieu Feu de Bengale (2016) is a unisex scent that carries a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and also reaches into daily and office wear. Half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern, classic and masculine. The top opens with fig, davana and almond, so the sweetness arrives early. Towards the heart, tolu balm, Italian mandarin orange, iris and Bulgarian rose add a floral, resinous softness. The base of musk, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla leaves it warm, creamy and gourmand.

Rôses Berberanza

7.5

Lancôme · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Rôses Berberanza is a sweet, spicy rose suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads feminine, with some voters finding it classic or modern. Damask rose and damask rose absolute sit at the centre, brightened by saffron, spices and mandarin orange. Bourbon vanilla, oud, pistachio and raspberry sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth. The overall impression is floral, fruity and oriental.

Ambrette de Noir

7.6

Aerin · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Ambrette de Noir is a fresh floral for women, built on rose, jasmine and orange blossom over a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of rose and freesia give a fresh floral opening. In the heart, jasmine, white peony and orange blossom carry the floral line forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean absolute and ambrette seed, while cedarwood and Ambrox leave a soft, woody trail. 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. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it reads mostly feminine. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and La Rive La Rive Woman have a close profile.

Desired

8.0

Élisire · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Élisire Desired is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a gourmand, woody side against a floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens spicy with clove, bergamot, cumin and saffron. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose and sandalwood add a creamy, floral softness. It dries down on patchouli, amber, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a warm, sweet, resinous trail. Renier Perfumes Kisses Rain Labios Rotos and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Rain Cloud

7.5

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Isla Bohemia

7.2

Carner · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carner Isla Bohemia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, feminine leads and modern comes second. It opens with frosted pear and Italian bergamot for a cool start. In the heart, iris and musk form a soft, powdery floral, while Bourbon vanilla and Australian sandalwood sweeten the base and give it a creamy warmth. A fruity side runs through the accords too. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Lancôme Idôle Aura have a close profile.

Evil Angel 28.09

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Evil Angel 28.09 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of mint, citrus and tropical fruits against the sweet warmth of vanilla and tobacco. It opens with rain accord, mint and lime, which read fresh and green. In the heart, coconut, rum, whisky and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side. In the base, vanilla, tobacco, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody footing. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and modern votes are close, with a fair share for feminine, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

My Way Floral

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani My Way Floral is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Around half of voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens bright with Italian green mandarin orange and Egyptian orange blossom. The heart turns floral with Indian tuberose absolute and Tunisian neroli. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base and white musk softens it. Giorgio Armani My Way Intense and My Way Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Eau de Mystique

7.6

Wesker · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Wesker Eau de Mystique is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with bright citrus and settles into honey and vanilla. The opening is led by green mandarin orange, Sicilian blood orange and Moroccan bitter orange blossom. The heart brings heliotrope, May rose, prune and labdanum, adding a spicy warmth to the fruity sweetness. Bourbon vanilla, honey and sandalwood weigh most in the base, while styrax and frankincense give it a smoky, resinous edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits between the two. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.

Pulse

5.7

Beyoncé · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beyoncé Pulse opens with pear blossom, curaçao and bergamot, moves into jasmine and peony, and settles on a vanilla base; it is a feminine fragrance. Its longevity is weak and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some choose it for a night out. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The top of pear blossom, curaçao and bergamot gives it a fruity, citrus freshness. In the heart, jasmine, bluebird orchid and peony form a floral core. The base of musk, precious woods and Bourbon vanilla sweetens it and adds a soft gourmand touch. Moschino Pink Bouquet and Jimmy Choo L'Eau have a close profile.

Divincarnation

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Divincarnation is a unisex floral-woody scent led by tuberose, carnation and rose, deepening into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters place Divincarnation in fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though classic and masculine both get votes. It opens with wild orange, black pepper and green bitter orange, while Indian bay leaf and rosewood add a spicy, green edge. The heart is dominated by tuberose, carnation absolute and rose, with jasmine alongside. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla bring an earthy, resinous, sweet warmth.