The Perfume Library

Tilia

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Linden tree, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral core, kept light by green and fresh accords. Broom and ambroxan add a soft, creamy texture, while vetiver and woody notes give it a quiet base. The sweetness is restrained and the overall feel is clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Monkoku Velvet Leaf and Le Galion Tilleul have a close profile.

Bee

7.9

Zoologist · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zoologist Bee is a unisex fragrance that softens honey and royal jelly with heliotrope, sandalwood and benzoin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. On character, feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent is sweet, floral and gourmand. Honey, royal jelly and beeswax form the core, while vanilla, tonka bean and ginger syrup sweeten it further. Heliotrope, mimosa and orange blossom add a creamy floral side, and benzoin, labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Maison Matine Avant l'Orage and Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique have a close profile.

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Nomade Nuit d'Égypte

7.5

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Chloé Nomade Nuit d'Égypte is a floral, spicy oriental led by opoponax, cinnamon and vanilla, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Leisure, evening and daily wear are voted almost evenly, with office use a little behind. Half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair number call it modern. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one composition. Egyptian orange blossom absolute and broom set a floral ground, with cinnamon and ginger adding spice. Vanilla sweetens it and gives a creamy softness, while myrrh and opoponax bring a warm, resinous depth. Mugler Alien Fusion and Rabanne Pure XS Night have a close profile.

Champaca Absolute

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Champaca Absolute sets champaca, jasmine and orchid over a sweet, creamy base of vanilla and marron glacé; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. It opens with Tokaji wine, cognac and bergamot, with davana and green notes keeping it fresh. The heart of broom, jasmine, orchid, champaca and violet is floral and slightly powdery. In the base, vanilla, marron glacé, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle into a woody warmth. The Dua Brand Fondré Noir and Ormonde Jayne Ta'if have a close profile.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.

Ta'if (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ta'if Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that pairs a green freshness with a powdery, creamy warmth, and it is made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Saffron, date and pink pepper give a spicy, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Taif rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral core. The base of Ugandan vanilla absolute, amber and broom sweetens the scent and closes it on a woody warmth.

The Big Bad Cedar

7.5

Atkinsons · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and business wear, with evenings not far behind. The largest share of voters finds it masculine. It opens with cardamom, clary sage and broom, giving a spicy, green freshness. At the heart, Virginia cedar takes over, keeping the scent dry and woody. Moss in the base adds an earthy depth, while sweet tones soften the edges. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Houbigant Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mélodie de l'Amour (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Dusita · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Dusita Mélodie de l'Amour Extrait de Parfum is a floral scent that sets peach sweetness against creamy, slightly green white flowers, all resting on a woody base. The top pairs peach with broom, so the fruity sweetness starts out with a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, gardenia and tuberose make the floral side creamy and full. Honey sweetens the base, cedarwood and sandalwood add woody depth, and a faint animal trace stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It is labelled unisex, yet more than half of voters read it as feminine. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Birkholz First Spring have a close profile.

Jasmere

8.3

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Jasmere is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built around jasmine sambac, linden blossom and orange blossom. It opens with jasmine sambac, broom and linden blossom, floral and airy. In the heart, vetiver, heliotrope and orange blossom sweeten it and push it towards a powdery, creamy feel. Musk and dry woods leave a soft woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia and Alezz Mehwar have a close profile.

Premier Figuier Extrême

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent, with a milky sweetness that suits easy, everyday days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also found suitable for the office. Voters who call it feminine are the largest group, though plenty see it as masculine. The top has peach, fig leaf and broom; the heart brings fig, almond milk and dried fruits, adding a sweet, gourmand softness. The base of coconut milk, sandalwood, fig wood and pine needle dries it down woody and powdery. Premier Figuier and Sous Le Figuier have a close profile.

La Rhapsodie Noire

7.4

Dusita · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dusita La Rhapsodie Noire is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, woody depth, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with mimosa, French lavender and jasmine sambac in a light floral entrance, while clary sage and broom pull it towards a green fougère feel. In the heart, cigar, rum and coffee darken the scent. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood soften the sweetness, and vetiver and oakmoss leave a dry woodiness in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine. French Avenue Spectre Wraith and Centauri Perfumes Elixir have a close profile.

Un Été Français

7.1

Celine · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Celine Un Été Français is a unisex scent that reads fresh and citrusy, with a green floral feel, and it suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a bright, green start, while neroli adds a soft floral touch. Vanilla brings sweetness and a creamy feel, and broom keeps that sweetness light. Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune have a close profile.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.

Hylnds - Isle Ryder

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Hylnds - Isle Ryder is a green, woody unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, for leisure time and evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with fir cone, meadowsweet and poplar bud, then moves to broom, European spruce and jasmine. Woodruff, rush and mead sit in the base. Floral and green accords lead, balanced by sweetness, spice and a resinous, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and leisure and evening are the most common occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it wears comfortably either way. Amin Kader Tabriz and Hiram Green Arcadia have a close profile.

Opus III

7.3

Amouage · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Opus III is a sweet, powdery floral set on a woody, resinous base with fresh and spicy touches, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with mimosa, carnation and thyme, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. The heart carries ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet and orange blossom. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and benzoin soften and sweeten it.

Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) (Parfum)

7.7

Oscar de la Renta · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oscar de la Renta Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) Parfum is a powdery floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose in the heart, with vanilla and myrrh giving the base a sweet, resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out. Voters see it as mainly feminine, then classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, basil and orange blossom, which add a spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a full floral body. The base carries the sweetness of vanilla and myrrh, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody, chypre depth. Lancaster Lancaster and Houbigant Raffinée have a similar profile.

Œillères

8.4

Roberto Greco · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Roberto Greco Œillères is a unisex scent that sets floral and green notes against spice, resin and earthy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it does not belong clearly to one side. The top opens green and fresh with chamomile absolute, lavender and eucalyptus. In the heart, pollen, hay absolute, mushrooms and cumin pull it towards an earthy, spicy character. Frankincense adds a resinous depth, and styrax and musk anchor the base. Smoky and leathery tones stay in the background. Léonard pour Homme and Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus have a close profile.

Arethusa

6.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a floral and woody base. The top is led by fig, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger, with plum and artemisia adding a fruity, green start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cistus and leathery notes pulls it towards a woody, spicy balance, with sand and salt among the base notes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. Armaf Venetian and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

Madame Rochas (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Rochas · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rochas Madame Rochas is a green, powdery chypre built around orange blossom, neroli and jasmine: a fresh yet classic scent for women. It has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring close behind, and evening and night out get the most votes. Most describe it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, neroli, broom and honeysuckle, a fresh, green floral note. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose, Bulgarian rose and iris add a powdery softness. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar give the base a woody footing, while musk and amber sweeten it slightly. Anaïs Anaïs and Fidji have a close profile.

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.

103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent led by jasmine sambac, tiaré and hibiscus. The flowers lead: jasmine sambac and tiaré form a creamy floral heart, while neroli and bergamot keep it bright. Musk, vanilla and sand stay in the background and pull the scent towards a soft, powdery sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Voters find its longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Coreterno Punk Motel and Maison Matine Bain de Midi 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.

Golden Acacia

7.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Salvatore Ferragamo Golden Acacia is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent built around acacia honey, patchouli and amber; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex character holds up on men too. Broom and orange blossom open it with a floral note. Towards the heart, acacia honey and patchouli add a gourmand sweetness. In the base, oriental notes, opoponax and amber dry down into a spicy, resinous warmth. Benchaâbane Soir de Marrakech and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.