The Perfume Library

Ambre Russe

7.9

Parfum d'Empire · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe is a sweet, spicy amber with a smoky, leathery weight, unisex and suited to cold-weather evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely comes up. Evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads open to both. Cinnamon and coriander bring the spice, while frankincense adds a resinous depth. Cade juniper wood, birch wood and Russian leather draw a smoky, leathery frame, softened by musk and ambergris. Champagne, vodka and tea leave a gourmand edge inside the sweetness.

Azzurro

7.6

Roberto Ugolini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Ugolini Azzurro is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits comfortably at the office; fewer voters choose it for evenings or nights out. It reads between masculine and feminine, with votes split fairly evenly. It opens with strawberry, grapefruit, pink pepper and coconut, a fruity, sweet freshness. The heart of magnolia, Damask rose, davana, champagne and blackcurrant adds a floral, aquatic softness. Musk and amberwood in the base settle it onto a creamy footing.

Dom Rosa

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, spicy and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top notes are pear, champagne and grapefruit, giving a fruity freshness with a touch of sweetness. In the heart, Damask rose meets clove and frankincense, so the floral side picks up a spicy edge. The base of cedar, gaiac wood and vetiver settles it onto a woody ground.

Remarkable People

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Remarkable People is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, spicy and woody body. The top notes are champagne, grapefruit and cardamom, giving a fruity, lightly sweet freshness at first. In the heart, jasmine, curry and black pepper sharpen the floral side with spice. Sandalwood and labdanum leave a warm, woody base, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine come out equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Jovoy Aqua Memorabilis have a close profile.

III-I L'Attesa

7.9

Masque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-I L'Attesa is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a powdery, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for daily use, leisure and business alike. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it classic. Italian bergamot, Moroccan neroli and champagne open it bright and airy. In the heart, orris root, tuberose and ylang-ylang add a creamy, floral softness. Leather, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss in the base leave a woody, leathery depth.

The Wedding Silk Santal | 36

8.0

Kayali · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, suited to spring and autumn days and to evenings out. It opens with white freesia, blackcurrant and champagne, light and bright. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and orange blossom are softened by the sweetness of nectarine and praliné. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, and name nights out and evenings most often, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Orientica Ishraq have a close profile.

Unforgivable (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Sean John · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John Unforgivable Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side balanced by a woody base, easy to wear through the day. It opens bright and breezy with green mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and champagne. The heart brings Florentine iris, lavender and sea breeze, and the base of Australian sandalwood, tonka bean and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine, with many also calling it modern. Van Cleef & Arpels In New York and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Pink Me Up

7.1

Atelier des Ors · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier des Ors Pink Me Up is a fresh, citrusy and sweet floral with a feminine character, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. Bergamot and orange blossom open it fresh. The heart of champagne, blackberry and rosa centifolia adds a fruity sweetness. Musk, patchouli and iris settle softly underneath, and a synthetic edge shows among its accords.

Helion

8.1

Phil Julian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phil Julian Helion is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of lime, yuzu and grapefruit with a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang, drying down sweet and creamy. Most voters recommend Helion for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between feminine, modern and masculine, so it carries no firm gender line. It opens with lime, lemon sorbet, cardamom and champagne for a sparkling freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, monoï and tiaré add a soft floral note, lightened by white tea and driftwood. The base of white amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a creamy finish.

Khair Felicity (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Paris Corner · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Corner Khair Felicity Eau de Parfum sets blackcurrant and champagne freshness over jasmine and May rose, then settles into a sweet vanilla base; it is a feminine scent that leans towards spring and everyday wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, and most pick spring, followed by summer. Daily and leisure wear lead, while office and evening also get votes. Most describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens fresh with blackcurrant, champagne and freesia. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and musk bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of sugar, vanilla and musk sweetens it and leaves a creamy, gourmand finish.

Cockatiel

6.6

Zoologist · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zoologist Cockatiel is a sweet, fruity and floral unisex scent that opens on raspberry, champagne and rhubarb and settles into mimosa and powdery notes. At first, raspberry and rhubarb give a fruity, slightly tart opening, with champagne keeping it airy. In the heart, cashmeran, mimosa and powdery notes soften everything. The base of musk, gaiac wood, patchouli and vanilla sets the sweetness on a creamy, woody ground. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is chosen most for spring and fall, and for leisure and evening wear. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Zoologist Cockatiel Limited Edition and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

Electri

7.8

Vapormundum · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Vapormundum Electri is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring stays in the background and summer is almost never chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best; more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Sandalwood and spices lead, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous depth. Frankincense brings a smoky touch, vanilla and champagne soften the sweetness, and citrus notes lift the heavier tones a little. The overall character is woody and oriental.

Voodoo Flowers

7.6

Atl. Oblique · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Atl. Oblique Voodoo Flowers is a unisex scent that sets floral notes against a smoky, earthy base of leather, styrax and vetiver, and suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with gin, sage, champagne and citrus notes, cool and slightly sharp. In the heart, jasmine, iris, violet and ginger bring a floral, faintly powdery and spicy turn. The base of leather, styrax, vetiver and Canary Islands juniper settles it into a woody, resinous, smoky finish.

Commitment Woman (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Otto Kern · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Commitment Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and floral women's fragrance in which red fruits, jasmine and vanilla come to the fore. Red fruits, pink pepper and champagne make for a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, violet and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of cedar, vanilla, white musk and chocolate sweetens the scent and settles it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with evening and night-out wear playing a smaller part. So...? Nude and La Rive In Woman Red have a close profile.

007 for Women II

7.4

James Bond 007 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

James Bond 007 007 for Women II (2016) is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness and a creamy, powdery finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for evening and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, the rest as modern or classic. Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) and Michalsky Sunshine have a close profile. It opens with pink freesia, pink pepper, champagne and raspberry, a fresh, fruity first impression. The heart turns floral with black Baccara rose, blackberry, gardenia and pink oleander. The base of musk, leather, cedarwood and vanilla sweetens and dries down into a powdery, gourmand warmth.

Checkmate

7.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Checkmate is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens fruity and lightly sweet, then settles into a spicy, tobacco-tinged base. It opens with red currant, champagne and davana, a bright and slightly sweet start. The heart is floral, built on May rose, Rosa centifolia, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Bourbon tobacco, patchouli and tree moss form a soft but full base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though many also see it as modern, so it reads as unisex in practice.

Collection Excessive - I miss Violet

7.5

The Different Company · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Different Company Collection Excessive - I miss Violet is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around violet leaf, violet and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and wear is spread across daytime, work and evening. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Thai basil, mandarin orange and violet leaf, which give a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, iris, mimosa and osmanthus form a floral, powdery body. The base of vanilla, musk and leather softens the sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody floor.

Guilty Crush

6.8

The House of Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Guilty Crush is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity unisex scent that suits spring and leisure time best. Black cherry, champagne and woodland strawberry give it a fruity opening, while lipstick, rose and jasmine bring a floral, powdery heart. Vanilla, benzoin and musk settle into a creamy, soft sweetness, with cedarwood lightly balancing it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern. Mirko Buffini Klito´ and Paris Corner Fayora have a close profile.

Alma Pure

7.0

Moresque · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Alma Pure is a sweet, fruity-floral perfume for women, pairing blackcurrant and blackberry with a rose-and-linden heart over a woody, spicy base. It opens on blackcurrant and blackberry, then moves into champagne, May rose and linden tree, which add a soft floral note. The base of birch, patchouli, white musk and amber turns woody and oriental. The overall impression is sweet and fruity, with the base keeping it from turning too sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Coquillete Rosa Muscosa and Roberto Cavalli Florence have a close profile.

Il Colore del Vento

8.2

Nobile 1942 · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, opening with citrus and spice before settling into a creamy, sweet gourmand base. Cardamom, ginger, coriander and black pepper bring spicy warmth, lifted by lemon. In the heart, bergamot sits alongside coffee, caramel and champagne, while amber, vanilla and white musk give the base a sweet, creamy footing. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind, and leisure, evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern, though it is a unisex scent. Kerosene Unknown Pleasures and Nishane Ani X have a close profile.

Bubble

6.1

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Der Duft Bubble is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent with a sweet lean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. Blackcurrant nectar and champagne give it a sweet, fruity sparkle. Rose and chamomile add a soft floral touch, sandalwood and ambrette lay a woody base, and white musk ties it together with a clean, synthetic feel. A spicy tone stays in the background. Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Joop! Muse

7.0

Joop! · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Joop! Muse is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its powdery, fruity character still suits daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business settings. It reads clearly feminine. The top opens with champagne and Cointreau, light, fruity and sweet. White lily gives the heart a soft floral touch. Heliotrope and white musk settle the base into a powdery, woody warmth.

Melrose Place (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

OUAI · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

OUAI Melrose Place Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and floral scent for women, light and cheerful enough for everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with some choosing it for sport and evenings out. It opens with berries, lychee, pink pepper and champagne, and the citrus and green accords keep that start bright. The heart brings peony, jasmine, freesia, rose and bergamot, a floral garden feel. In the base, sandalwood, white musk, amber and cedarwood soften the sweetness and leave a calm finish.

Divine Decadence

6.2

Marc Jacobs · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and champagne and carries gardenia and honeysuckle at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and evening not far behind. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Bergamot and orange blossom give the opening a bright, lightly bubbly start. In the heart, hydrangea, honeysuckle and gardenia build a floral, green core. The base of vanilla, liquidambar and saffron settles into a creamy, sweet, mildly spicy softness. Aerin Tuberose Gardenia and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.