The Perfume Library

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Loulou (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cacharel · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Cacharel Loulou Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent in which jasmine, tuberose and vanilla stand out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes set cinnamon, aniseed, jasmine and violet side by side, so spice mixes with flowers. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom deepen the floral side. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cacharel · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Amor Amor Eau de Toilette is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bright citrus and fruit on a sweet, floral base. It opens with bergamot, orange, grapefruit and mandarin orange, with blackcurrant adding a fruity depth. In the heart, lily, jasmine and rose build a floral layer, and apricot sweetens it. The base of amber, musk and vanilla closes it softly, with a warm sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman and Biotherm Eau d'Énergie have a close profile.

Paris (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, sweet side, a classic feminine scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn across the day, from daily and leisure wear to the office and evenings out. Half of voters call it feminine, and a good number call it classic. It opens with bergamot, geranium, green notes, hyacinth and mimosa. At the heart, rose, jasmine, lily, violet and orris root build a floral core. The base of sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss leaves a powdery, woody warmth. Givenchy Fleur d'Interdit and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Amarige (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette is a dense floral for women, with tuberose, gardenia and jasmine set over peach and mandarin orange. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and neroli, a fruity brightness. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and rose lead, while carnation and cassia add a light spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. The character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Rochas Alchimie have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Cabotine (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Grès · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Grès Cabotine Eau de Toilette is a floral scent led by tuberose, jasmine and rose, with green notes and plum giving it a fresh, fruity edge; it suits spring and daytime wear best. Cabotine reads as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily, leisure and business wear, less so for evenings and nights out. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with plum, peach, green notes and coriander. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, and vetiver, sandalwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Ted Lapidus Création and Joop! Berlin have a close profile.

DKNY Women (Energizing Eau de Parfum)

7.3

DKNY · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Women is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes are apricot, mandarin orange, orange and tomato leaf, which give it a fruity, green brightness. Narcissus, rose, jasmine and water lily lead the heart, adding a soft aquatic feel. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a woody base. Most voters pick summer and spring. It is mentioned most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters find it feminine. Calvin Klein CK One and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.

Active Bodies (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Active Bodies is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance with a green, spicy edge that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lavender, caraway and green notes, sharpened by aldehydes. In the heart, pine needle, cedar and sandalwood build a woody backdrop, softened by freesia and rose. The base turns sweet and oriental, with amber, musk, tonka bean and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Figment Woman

6.9

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Figment Woman is a floral scent built around gardenia, tuberose and jasmine sambac, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with gardenia, saffron and Sichuan pepper side by side, the spice adding a little warmth to the fresh flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and cassia join in, turning it into a green, creamy bouquet. The base of papyrus, frankincense, iris and patchouli sets the flowers on a powdery, woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; leisure leads the occasions, closely followed by evenings and nights out. About half of voters call it feminine, and some call it classic. Hermès Hiris and Prada Purple Rain 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.

Amazone (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 1974

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Amazone Eau de Toilette is a green floral chypre that opens on bergamot, geranium and hyacinth, with jasmine, iris and rose at its heart. It lasts well and sits at a moderate projection, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and for daily wear leisure and business lead. It is meant for women, though some voters read it as masculine; it carries a classic character. It starts fresh and green, with bergamot and cassia adding brightness while geranium and hyacinth bring the green floral tone. At the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, iris and rose form a floral core. The base of vetiver, amber, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy, spicy chypre ground.

Scandic

7.8

Pana Dora · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Scandic is a unisex scent that opens with white hyacinth, raspberry and lavender and turns sweeter with honey and heliotrope. The top pairs white hyacinth, raspberry, lavender and peach; in the heart, carnation, cassia and Bulgarian rose add a floral, spicy line. Honey, heliotrope and white musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a clear sweetness and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Aramis Havana pour Elle (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Roses Greedy have a close note and accord profile.

Indigo Smoke

7.6

Arquiste · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Arquiste Indigo Smoke is a smoky, green and woody unisex scent built around Lapsang Souchong tea, pine tar and incense, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver alongside the smoky tea. In the heart, apricot and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while cassia and gaiac wood add spice and wood. The base of pine tar, incense and cedar leaf dries down smoky and resinous. Mancera Red Tobacco and Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer have a close profile.

Byblos (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Byblos · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos by Byblos is a fresh, green fragrance for women that opens on fruity citrus notes of mandarin orange, pineapple and peach before moving into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is led by mandarin orange, pineapple, peach and grapefruit, with bergamot and blackcurrant adding a tart edge to the fruit. In the heart, gardenia, iris, rose and ylang-ylang form a rounded floral core, and musk, vetiver and pepper settle the base into a green, lightly spicy finish. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and mildly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and nights out the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Amours du Taj Mahal and Charles Jourdan Individuelle have a close profile.

In Love Again (1998)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again opens with apple, blueberry and blackcurrant over a floral heart of water lily and rose, making it a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly feminine and modern. The opening is fruity and bright, with vodka and cassia adding a light spicy edge. In the heart, water lily and rose bring the floral side, with grapefruit keeping it citrusy. The base settles on sandalwood and musk, with blackberry adding sweetness and tomato a green note. Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again Fleur de la Passion and Galimard Journal Intime (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Christian Lacroix · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery feminine scent in which white flowers like jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang meet fruity and spicy notes; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine, tuberose, rose and orange blossom come first, while peach, pineapple and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Aldehydes lend a light sparkle, and vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood pull it towards a woody, oriental warmth. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Nearly half call it feminine and some find it classic, so it suits a traditional, feminine style. Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

Cuiron (2014)

8.0

Helmut Lang · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Helmut Lang Cuiron is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets leather and suede against bright bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Cuiron has no top, heart and base to speak of: the notes read together as one. Bergamot and mandarin orange keep the citrus fresh, while pink pepper and cassia add spice. Leather and suede form a soft, leathery floor beneath them, and woods and resins bring a dry, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir have a close profile.

Homa

7.6

Prin · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Homa is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets goatskin, hay absolute and Indian oud against spices and white flowers. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not rare. Goatskin, civet and hyraceum give it an animal depth, while hay, mushrooms and ash tree lay an earthy, woody base. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring spicy warmth, and jasmine, tuberose and champaca soften the floral side. Frankincense and myrrh add a dark, resinous smokiness. Parfum Prissana Thichila and The Fragrance Engineers Sohrab have a close profile.

Nordhaven

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Nordhaven opens with cyclamen, pink pepper and wine lees before moving into a violet and tuberose heart, a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Voters rate Nordhaven's longevity and sillage as good. Spring gets the most votes, with summer and fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top holds datura, cyclamen, wine lees, pink pepper and fruity notes. Violet, ylang-ylang, tuberose, pineapple and clementine make up a floral, citrusy heart. Moss, cedarwood, brown sugar, musk and leather form a sweet, creamy base.

Ténéré (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Rabanne · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Ténéré Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance where citrus and green notes sit on a resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lemon alongside lavender, rosemary and green notes. The heart adds tarragon, jasmine, cinnamon and honey, giving a floral, spicy and slightly sweet layer. The base of amber, cedar, vetiver and leather dries down woody, resinous and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and wear spreads from daily and leisure to nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Rochas Globe.

Manhattan Midnight

8.6

City Rhythm · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, smoky and sweet woody-oriental body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern a distant second. The top opens with bergamot, violet leaf and cassia, fresh and green. The heart of cistus, frankincense, tea, chili and myrrh adds a spicy, smoky depth. It dries down to vanilla sweetness, vetiver and tobacco. City Rhythm Manhattan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré have a close profile.

Ferré by Ferré (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 1991

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Ferré by Ferré Eau de Toilette is a floral, chypre-leaning scent for women that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Peach, bergamot and neroli open it fresh, with aldehydes and green leaves adding lift. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang carry the floral weight while oakmoss gives the chypre backbone. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and spices dries down sweet, powdery and resinous. Krizia K de Krizia and Halston Halston have a close profile.

Romeo (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Romeo Gigli · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Romeo Gigli Romeo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh citrus and green opening against a floral, powdery heart with a soft sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lime and basil, a bright green start softened by mango. The heart turns floral and powdery with orange blossom, jasmine, rose and iris. In the base, orris root, sandalwood and benzoin settle into a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread spring, fall and summer almost evenly, and lean towards daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic in character. Cartier So Pretty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.