The Perfume Library

Cherry Noir

6.0

Christina Aguilera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christina Aguilera Cherry Noir opens with red peony, plum and bitter orange, then settles into a floral, fruity and sweet scent made for women. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays near the wearer rather than filling a room. Red peony, plum and bitter orange lead, while jasmine, cherry blossom and gardenia form a floral heart. The base of musk, brown sugar and sandalwood turns it creamy and gourmand. Câline Madame Chérie and Katy Perry Mad Love have a close profile.

Dolls

7.3

Moth and Rabbit

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Dolls is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, lightly sweet character, leaning towards spring and relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with winter and autumn close behind, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Many voters read it as feminine, with modern the next most common description. It opens with orange blossom, cherry blossom and geranium, giving a fresh, green floral feel. In the heart, apple blossom, rose and maple soften it with a little sweetness. The base of cedarwood, musk and ambergris adds a woody, synthetic warmth, while the animalic notes stay in the background. Revlon Charlie Blue and E. Coudray Jacinthe et Rose have a close profile.

Art

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Art is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, ume and starfruit, giving a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, linen, cherry blossom and tea rose bring an aquatic, powdery feel. Musk and cedarwood settle the base into a soft, slightly sweet woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, daily and leisure wear leading. Most call it feminine, with a modern streak.

Zen Sun for Women

6.8

Shiseido · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen Sun for Women is a fresh, lightly sweet floral that opens with citrus and fruit; it has been discontinued, but it still reads as an easy everyday scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and office settings. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, citron, lemon and grapefruit brightness, softened by mango and peach. The heart brings blue rose, lily of the valley, lotus and gardenia into a floral core. In the base, amber and sandalwood set a woody, slightly powdery ground, with raspberry stretching the sweetness a little.

Maharloo

8.1

Olfattology · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Olfattology Maharloo is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon and cherry, and its heart holds liquorice, cherry blossom and plum. In the base, benzoin and tonka bean pull it towards a powdery, gourmand warmth. Fruity and sweet accords dominate, with spicy and oriental tones in the background and a faintly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though its modern feel keeps it unisex. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir Absolu and Khadlaj Mocha Latte have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Cherry

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Cherry is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure or daytime wear. Cherry blossom and cherry water lead, giving it a fruity freshness. Turkish damask rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral body, vanilla sweetens it, and white musk and white tea leave a soft, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is used mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine. Musc Alizé by Comptoir Sud Pacifique and English Pear & Sweet Pea by Jo Malone have a close profile.

Varens Sweet - Cerise Pistache

6.6

Ulric de Varens · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet - Cerise Pistache is a fruity, sweet and creamy gourmand for women, built around cherry and pistachio. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office and nights out. Galimard Ruby Chéri (Parfum) and Câline Soleil de France have a close profile. It opens with sour cherry and cherry. In the heart, cherry blossom and pistachio soften it. The base of almond, musk and sandalwood settles the sweetness onto a creamy ground.

Amande-Mimosa (Parfum)

7.8

La Bastide des Arômes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Bastide des Arômes Amande-Mimosa (Parfum) opens on mimosa and almond and settles into vanilla and benzoin, a floral, gourmand and powdery scent for women. Mimosa and almond lead the top, while cherry blossom and frangipani give the heart a soft, fruity floral touch. In the base, benzoin and vanilla take over, leaving a creamy, sweet powderiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. With its sweet, powdery build it reads as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Tea Time à Paris - Macaron Amande and Maison Aurier Euphorie have a close profile.

Butterfly Mind

7.7

State of Mind · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

State of Mind Butterfly Mind is a unisex scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character, softened by a sweet, lightly gourmand side. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it leans towards. The top opens light and airy with cherry blossom and Bai Mudan tea. In the heart, hazelnut leaf and Brazilian guava add a soft, fruity, slightly green feel. The base of cherry and musk sweetens it and settles it down warm and smooth. Zara Capsule Collection - 03: Lucky Cherry and Nina Ricci Cherry Fantasy have a close profile.

Dream Dusk

6.6

Estēe Lauder · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Dream Dusk is a fresh, green floral for women that sets cherry blossom in a softly sweet frame. Cherry blossom leads, French blackcurrant bud adds a fruity, green crispness, and Chinese geranium steadies the floral core. Powdery and creamy accords soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind; far fewer choose it for evenings or nights out. Its light build suits easy daytime wear.

Cherry Bloom

6.3

Nature Blossom · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nature Blossom Cherry Bloom is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with cherry blossom and tagetes, and the heart of peony, tuberose, Amazon lily and heliotrope deepens the floral side. In the base, tolu balm and Bourbon vanilla soften everything into a sweet, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its profile is close to Widian White and French Avenue Sweet Paradise.

Masakï/Masakï

6.5

Masakï Matsushïma · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Masakï/Masakï is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance with aquatic and sweet touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is most often named for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads feminine. Watermelon, Fuji apple, lychee and passion fruit open as a juicy, watery fruit bouquet. Magnolia, cherry blossom and rose then turn it soft and floral. In the base, cedarwood, raspberry, crystal musk and patchouli settle it onto a sweet, lightly woody ground.

Danza di Fiori

6.8

L'Erbolario · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Danza di Fiori is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by cherry blossom, iris and rose. Camellia, violet and peony fill out the floral core, while peach adds a fruity sweetness and pink pepper a light touch of spice. Corn rose and white musk soften the bouquet with green, powdery and creamy shades. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Cerisier

7.8

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Viva Rock

7.6

John Richmond · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Richmond Viva Rock is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, cactus blossom and starfruit; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright, with citrus and fruity freshness up front. In the heart, Damask rose, jasmine and cherry blossom form a floral frame. The base of iris, ambergris and musk settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, which fits a light, clean scent made for daytime.

Say Sakura

8.0

LEN Fragrance · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LEN Fragrance Say Sakura is a unisex scent that pairs fruity florals like cherry blossom, maraschino cherry and plum with a gourmand sweetness from vanilla, amaretto and date. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear close behind. As a whole it reads sweet, fruity and floral. Iris and cherry blossom carry the floral side, while amaretto, vanilla and date add a creamy sweetness. Saffron, tobacco and myrrh bring a spicy, smoky depth, and sandalwood and cashmere wood give it a woody base. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Tra i Ciliegi

6.6

L'Erbolario · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Tra i Ciliegi is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, opening on citrus and settling into a powdery, creamy base. The top notes bring Italian mandarin orange, Sicilian orange and bergamot for citrus freshness, while cherry blossom adds a soft floral touch. In the heart, jasmine sambac and eglantine rose lead, wrapped in the creamy woodiness of Indian sandalwood. The base of musk, patchouli and tonka bean dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and less towards evenings. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte and Carner Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Kyoto

6.9

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

J

7.7

Costume National · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Costume National J is a fresh unisex scent that softens bright citrus with a sweet, powdery floral touch. It opens with lime, neroli and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, cherry blossom, orange blossom absolute and rose bring the floral side forward. Cashmere wood, rice powder and musk settle the base into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long while without projecting far. Its fresh, sweet character suits everyday wear. Narciso Rodriguez Neroli Essence and Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose have a close profile.

Wega

7.8

In Astra · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

In Astra Wega is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity sweetness of raspberry and cherry blossom on a vanilla-rich, gourmand base. It opens with raspberry and cherry blossom, which keep the scent fresh and fruity. In the heart, marshmallow sweetness is softened by rose, and the floral side comes forward. The base of Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean carries a warm, sugary depth, while Haitian vetiver lightly steadies the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it most for leisure and nights out, and also say it suits daily and business wear. Its sweet, fresh character reads comfortably on both men and women. ADN Paris Barbade and Mel Merio Cherry Love have a close profile.

In the Mood for Love Pure

6.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love Pure is a fresh, fruity floral for spring and summer days, made for women and now discontinued. It is a light wear: sillage is weak and longevity moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily use, leisure and the office rather than nights out. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, peach, pear and red apple, a bright, juicy fruit. Jasmine, cherry blossom, rose and lily bring a soft floral heart. The base of Virginia cedar, woody notes and musk leaves a sweet, powdery finish. Lalique Azalée and La Rive Moon have a close profile.

The Majestic Jardin

7.2

Alexandre.J · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alexandre.J The Majestic Jardin is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around almond, cherry and tobacco, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, with leisure wear well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with almond and bitter orange, then moves into black pepper, cherry and cherry blossom. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and cinnamon keep the sweetness going while Virginia cedar and patchouli add a woody floor. The overall feel is fruity and floral sweetness mixed with smoky spice. Ex Nihilo Midnight Special and Initio Narcotic Delight have a close profile.

Féerie Spring Blossom

6.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Spring Blossom is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around lychee, cherry blossom and peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, pink pepper and cherry blossom. In the heart, peony, magnolia and raspberry soften the floral side with a fruity sweetness. Tonka bean and musk settle it onto a powdery, warm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, and to some voters modern. Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis and Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! have a close profile.

Sakura

5.4

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Sakura is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use, with a fresh, floral and green character. Sakura pairs cherry blossom with musk and an air accord. It smells fresh and floral, lightened by a green streak, while woody, powdery and earthy tones stay in the background. Synthetic and spicy accents add a slight edge to the clean, airy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also put forward for the office. More voters call it feminine, but a good share say masculine, so it sits in the middle. Fueguia 1833 Komorebi and Byredo Super Cedar have a close profile.