The Perfume Library

Mademoiselle de Frédéric

7.4

Frédéric Haldimann · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Frédéric Haldimann Mademoiselle de Frédéric is a sweet, gourmand and floral women's fragrance that sets tuberose, rose and jasmine against caramel, vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters place it in winter and fall, then spring, with summer getting the smallest share. Daily wear and leisure lead, while evening and business also get votes. It opens with spices and citrus fruits, and the heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose and jasmine. The base turns clearly sweet with caramel, vanilla, chocolate and praliné, while iris adds a powdery touch and patchouli and tonka bean bring a woody warmth. Cotton candy rounds out the sugary picture.

Scarlett

6.1

Keiko Mecheri · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Scarlett is a women's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, with a floral, lightly spiced character; it has been discontinued. Calabrian blood orange and citrus fruits give it a fresh, bright start. Green notes and pink pepper sharpen that freshness, while Moroccan rose adds a soft floral touch. Spicy notes and crystal musk stay in the background, and the accords also hint at synthetic and animal tones. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, business and leisure are the occasions named most often. Two perfumes with a close profile are Kiehl's Forest Rain and Fragonard Muguet.

Silk Way

6.9

Ted Lapidus · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus Silk Way is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy character, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings and the office. Red peach, citrus fruits and apple open it fresh and fruity. Peony and jasmine form a floral heart, while Atlas cedar and Ceylonese cinnamon add a woody, spicy edge. Frankincense, white musk, Bourbon vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base and settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Yves Saint Laurent Elle (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme Magnifique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Stromboli

6.0

Zeromolecole · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zeromolecole Stromboli is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet character that leans towards easy, everyday wear. Mint and citrus fruits open it brightly, while artemisia adds a green, slightly spicy edge. Algae, marine lichen and Irish moss give it a watery depth, and the floral and sweet accords soften that freshness, with a faintly synthetic sheen in places. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, which fits the unisex label. Mizensir Anticonformiste and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Forest Rain

7.3

Kiehl's · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kiehl's Forest Rain is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus, and it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. With few votes behind this, it is a hint rather than a verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, with an easy, everyday lightness. It opens with citrus fruits, giving a bright, fruity freshness. Lily of the valley in the heart adds a soft floral touch, and the green accord rounds out the rainy feel. In the base, musk and vetiver settle the scent onto a calm, faintly animal and synthetic ground.

Notting Hill

7.4

English Laundry · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

English Laundry Notting Hill is a men's fragrance with a clean character, where citrus and floral accords sit together in a fresh, bright way. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot, with lime backing up that bright citrus base. In the heart, green leaves, lavender and rosemary add an herbal freshness, while geranium, rose and jasmine soften the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss, with tonka bean adding a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. It is positioned as a men's scent, and its fresh, aquatic build suits everyday wear. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Bouquet de la Mariée (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Bouquet de la Mariée Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets rose and orange blossom against the brightness of pink pepper and citrus. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. With few votes so far, these ratings are tentative. It is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, angelica seed and citrus fruits, giving a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, dragée and orange blossom form a sweet, powdery floral. The base of patchouli, white musk, frankincense and vanilla softens that sweetness. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie Eau de Parfum has a close profile.

Hot Leather

6.8

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Hot Leather is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a leathery, woody, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, coriander and citrus fruits, fresh and a little spicy. Jasmine and iris bring a floral, powdery softness in the heart. Cedarwood, patchouli and vanilla form a woody, earthy, lightly sweet base, with leathery and synthetic tones running through the whole.

Sens Abstrait

7.6

Evody · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evody Sens Abstrait is a unisex scent that ties a fresh green and citrus opening to a creamy, lightly sweet woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; it also works in autumn, and rarely turns up in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings voters name most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes are split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. Green notes and citrus fruits keep the opening bright, and floral notes in the heart make a soft transition. At the base, amber and woody notes sweeten it slightly and close it with a creamy warmth. The overall impression is fresh and clean rather than heavy.

Ballet Dancers

7.2

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Ballet Dancers is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and tarragon and settles into a fresh, powdery floral-woody character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring, then autumn. It suits daily wear, the office and evenings about equally. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or classic. Bergamot, tarragon and citrus fruits give it a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, Turkish rose and violet form a floral base, while currant and ylang-ylang push it in a fruity, sweet direction. Oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar add a warm, woody, spicy finish. Valentino Very Valentino and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Poopoo Pidoo

6.5

Ego Facto · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ego Facto Poopoo Pidoo is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance led by citrus and flowers, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. It lasts moderately and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most. It reads feminine. It opens with orange blossom water and citrus fruits, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, rice flour adds a soft, powdery feel. The base of amber, woods and musk settles into a sweet, woody foundation, with spicy and synthetic touches staying in the background.

Prima Ballerina Le Bolshoï

8.1

Guerlain · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Guerlain Prima Ballerina Le Bolshoï is a women's perfume that sets jasmine and pine needle against citrus fruits, sweetened by tonka bean and vanilla. It reads floral and green first, with the jasmine kept cool by the pine needle. Tonka bean and vanilla carry it toward a gourmand, powdery and creamy softness, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter. It gets the most votes for evening, leisure and nights out, with business and daily wear also represented. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Sexy Little Things - Noir

6.6

Victoria's Secret · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things - Noir opens with apple, red berries and nectarine and sweetens into vanilla and tonka bean, a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent that has been discontinued. The top is led by apple, red berries, nectarine and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, plum and vanilla set a fruity sweetness against a floral backdrop. Tonka bean, amber and musk soften the base, and the accords also include gourmand, powdery and woody tones. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get votes too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and night out close behind. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

Seda

7.6

Somens · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Somens Seda is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with galbanum, mandarin orange and citrus fruits. In the top, galbanum's green sharpness is softened by mandarin orange and citrus fruits. The heart adds a fruity sweetness and a floral texture through blackcurrant and jasmine. Musk and cedar dry down at the base, leaving a creamy, lightly spicy warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though the other seasons draw nearly as many votes. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also worn for business and daily use. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel and La Rive Destinée have a close profile.

Mistral Male (Eau de Toilette)

4.5

Mistral Fragrances · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mistral Fragrances Mistral Male Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with light fruity and green touches, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with sea breeze, citrus fruits and violet leaf, which together give a cool, airy start. In the heart, cedar, geranium and melon come forward; the melon sweetens it slightly while cedar sets a woody ground. Sand, vetiver and patchouli sit at the base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. It reads masculine and modern. Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo and Afnan Perfumes 9am Dive have a close profile.

Eau de Fleur de Magnolia

6.3

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clear Heart V.1

7.3

Map of the Heart · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Map of the Heart Clear Heart V.1 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing citrus and green leaves with a soft woody base. It opens with blackcurrant, citrus fruits and green leaves. The heart of aquatic notes, iris, Tunisian neroli and peony adds a floral, watery freshness. The base of white cedarwood, frankincense, Australian sandalwood and musk settles the scent onto a woody, slightly powdery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, with evenings also well within its range. More voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Lubin Grisette have a close profile.

Originals pour Homme

6.7

Adidas · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adidas Originals pour Homme opens with cotton candy, coriander and nutmeg, a fresh, citrusy and sweet fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes pair the sweetness of cotton candy with the spice of coriander and nutmeg. In the heart, citrus fruits, mint, liquorice and curaçao take over, giving it a fruity, bright feel. Vanilla, woody notes and vetiver in the base soften the sweetness and add a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for sport, leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

BALR. 1 for Men

7.3

BALR. · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

BALR. 1 for Men pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a sweet, woody base, and is made for men. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and evening too. It reads masculine. The top opens bright and fruity with pineapple, bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody body. Almond and vanilla in the base soften it into a warm, sweet finish.

Carbon (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Carbon Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and lavender, with sweet and spicy touches softening the freshness. The top is citrus fruits and lavender. In the heart, violet and clove add a gentle floral note and a little spice. The base of musk, patchouli and woods sets a woody foundation, while aquatic and fruity shades colour the overall impression. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. Daily wear and the office get the most votes, followed by nights out and leisure time.

Young Style - I love... Flowerparties

6.7

Miro · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Miro Young Style - I love... Flowerparties is a sweet, powdery floral for women that sets citrus fruits, iris, rose and jasmine over vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly the least favoured. It is worn across a wide range, from nights out to everyday use. It opens with citrus fruits, bright and fruity. Iris, rose and jasmine form the heart, and the florals carry a soft, powdery feel. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and creamy notes pull the scent towards the gourmand side, and the sweetness grows. A synthetic edge among the accords adds to its young, playful character.

Collection Été (2017)

6.4

Yves Rocher · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Collection Été is a fresh, fruity summer scent for women, suited to daily wear and leisure time. The scent is built from mint, citrus fruits and summer fruits. Fresh and citrus accords lead, a fruity sweetness softens them, and the floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following behind. The Merchant Of Venice Arancia Brasile and Escada Brisa Cubana have a close profile.

Folies de Saisons - Ivresse d'été

6.5

Yves Rocher · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Folies de Saisons - Ivresse d'été is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Kiwi, peach and orange lead the scent, with citrus fruits and floral notes rounding out the fruity core. The fresh, citrus side dominates, while a fruity sweetness stays soft in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, followed by the office. Attar Collection Azora and Louis Vuitton Symphony have a similar profile.

La Perla (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

La Perla · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Perla (2012) is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens on citrus fruits, freesia and osmanthus, moves through Bulgarian rose and Grasse jasmine, and settles on oakmoss and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top pairs citrus fruits, tagetes, osmanthus and freesia for a fresh, green, lightly sweet start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and Grasse jasmine meet a spicy trio of pepper, cardamom and coriander. The base builds an earthy, woody chypre ground from oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for night out and evening. Perfumes with a close profile include La Perla (2013) Eau de Toilette and Heeley Chypre 21.