The Perfume Library

Soleil Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bergamot and ylang-ylang beside cardamom, pistachio and the creamy sweetness of coco de mer. The scent is fresh and citrusy, carried by a soft floral, powdery and creamy feel. Bergamot and cardamom bring the brightness, Comorian ylang-ylang adds the floral side, and benzoin with coco de mer gives the sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with some finding it modern or masculine. Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc and Soleil Neige have a close profile.

Orphéon (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance built around Jasmine sambac, Turkish damask rose and mastic, with a floral, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine. A fresh, green floral base carries a sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead the floral side, while galbanum adds green and juniper berry adds spice. Honeycomb and tonka bean bring sweetness, and cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli give a woody, creamy, powdery ground.

J'adore (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Dior · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built on Comorian ylang-ylang, Damask rose and jasmine, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, with Damask rose at the heart. Jasmine sambac and Grasse jasmine sit in the base. A soft, fruity sweetness lies over the floral core, while the powdery, creamy side rounds it off and the freshness never fades. Most voters find both longevity and sillage good. Spring is picked most often, with autumn and summer close behind and winter trailing. It is worn from daytime to evening, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Dior J'adore Parfum d'Eau and Guerlain Rose Chérie have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Nice Bergamote (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote Eau de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent led by bergamot, softened with tonka bean and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Bergamot dominates, giving a citrusy, green, fruity freshness. Jasminum grandiflorum and Comorian ylang-ylang add a floral softness, while tonka bean brings a light sweetness and cedarwood a woody balance. Yves Rocher Hoggar and Bottega Veneta Illusione have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral that keeps its tuberose warm and full against a sweet, spicy backdrop, and suits spring and autumn and everyday wear. It opens with Egyptian geranium and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, Indian tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris form a rounded floral, with the powdery, creamy side leading. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Isabey Prends-moi and The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald have a close profile.

Néroli Oranger

7.7

Matière Première · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Matière Première Néroli Oranger is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around orange blossom absolute, bergamot and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly feminine on character, though it wears comfortably as unisex. Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Lebanese neroli form a floral core, brightened by Italian bergamot. Comorian ylang-ylang and musk add a creamy softness to the green freshness.

Eau Mohéli

7.2

Diptyque · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau Mohéli sets pink pepper and ginger against the creamy floral side of Comorian ylang-ylang, with vetiver holding it together, in a fresh unisex scent. It reads as a single piece: a fresh, green base with a floral, lightly fruity sweetness over it. Ylang-ylang brings the creamy side, pink pepper and ginger open it up with spice, and vetiver keeps the green side dry and plain. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Ojar Solar Flair and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

L'Inspiratrice

7.7

Divine · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Divine L'Inspiratrice is a floral, sweet women's perfume built on a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, Calabrian bergamot and Comorian ylang-ylang, then moves into a heart of peony and Anatolian rose. The base of Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and white musk sweetens as it dries, settling into a warm, earthy and slightly spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Absolu Intense.

Orangers en Fleurs (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days best. Orange blossom, Egyptian jasmine absolute and rose absolute open the scent, with citrus and green accords keeping it bright. In the heart, nutmeg, Comorian ylang-ylang, petitgrain water absolute and tuberose sweeten the floral core and add a touch of spice. Cedarwood and musk in the base settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters see it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Serge Lutens Fleurs de citronnier have a close profile.

Les Nombres d'Or - Ambre

7.6

Maison Mona di Orio · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Ambre is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Benzoin, tolu balm and Bourbon vanilla absolute give it a creamy, sweet softness, while Atlas cedar adds a woody frame and Comorian ylang-ylang brings a floral touch. The accords run spicy, oriental and powdery, with an animal note sitting in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Oriza L. Legrand Le Régent and Esteban Oriental Spice have a close profile.

Vanilla Extasy

7.0

Montale · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Vanilla Extasy is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla and benzoin, with a floral and fruity side alongside. The scent is sweet and powdery throughout: vanilla and benzoin lead, Egyptian jasmine and Comorian ylang-ylang add a soft floral note, and apricot brings a touch of fruit. Sandalwood, mahogany and resins give it a woody, spicy, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Half of voters find it feminine. Fiore del Dragone and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Sole di Positano Acqua

7.9

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Sole di Positano Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon petitgrain and petitgrain, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, shiso leaf, Comorian ylang-ylang and moss carry the floral and green tone, and sandalwood settles the scent onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Tom Ford Sole di Positano (Eau de Parfum) and Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola have a close profile.

Imperiale - Iris Malika

7.8

Chopard · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chopard Imperiale - Iris Malika is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a powdery, resinous warmth. It reads as feminine and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity brightness of Italian bergamot, raspberry and blackcurrant, lifted by Ceylonese cinnamon and cardamom. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from Turkish damask rose, ylang-ylang and Chinese iris absolute. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, labdanum and amber settle it into a resinous, creamy, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and spring also works. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Latin Lover (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Carner Latin Lover Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits most easily in leisure and daily wear. It opens with Italian bergamot, Chinese magnolia and Comorian ylang-ylang, then moves into lily of the valley, violet absolute and jasmine sambac at the heart. Siam benzoin and white musk in the base leave it powdery, creamy and gently sweet, with a green touch running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily and business settings as the occasions. Half of those who voted read it as feminine. Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine have a close profile.

Opus VIII

7.7

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus VIII is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and spicy character softened by sweet resins. It opens with Morrocan orange blossom, Comorian ylang-ylang and Indian jasmine sambac for a floral start. In the heart, vetiver, frankincense, ginger, gaiac wood and saffron build a spicy, smoky, woody feel. The base of benzoin, bay rum and balsam sweetens it into a powdery, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with daytime use less common. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.

Ibiza Nights

7.2

Carner · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Ibiza Nights is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a floral, sweet touch. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without dominating. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with pear, Italian mandarin orange and star anise: fruity, bright, lightly spiced. Jasmine sambac, magnolia and Comorian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. The base of Siam benzoin, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli sweetens it and ends creamy and warm, with an aquatic note running faintly throughout.

McQueen (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Alexander McQueen · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Alexander McQueen McQueen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, with spice and a powdery creaminess layered over the flowers. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It is chosen mostly for leisure, then for nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. Pink pepper, black pepper and clove open it with a sharp, spicy edge. Jasmine sambac, Comorian ylang-ylang and tuberose then build a creamy floral heart with a sweet touch. Vetiver anchors the flowers on an earthy base. Prada La Femme and Penhaligon's Heartless Helen have a close profile.

Moon Glory

7.5

The Harmonist · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Harmonist Moon Glory is a floral and fruity unisex scent with a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand character, easy to wear for leisure hours and evenings out. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and Chinese lychee, the flowers softened by the fruit's sweetness. In the heart, Laotian honey, queen-of-the-night and French Guayan passion flower take over. Hinoki wood, Peru balsam and Australian sandalwood set it on a woody, spicy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer is not far behind, and winter is the least chosen season. It works for daytime as well as evening. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Popped Cherry and Jimmy Choo Illicit.

Plein Soleil (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance with a creamy, fruity warmth, written with women in mind. Indian tuberose and Comorian ylang-ylang form a floral core, while Australian sandalwood settles them onto a creamy base. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background and adds a faint spiced touch. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with a slightly synthetic brightness running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known nearby without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Cœur d'Ylang and Berdoues Croisière: Koh Phi Phi have a close profile.

Tel Aviv

6.9

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gallivant Tel Aviv is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and white flowers lead, with a green edge that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with bergamot and clementine for a bright citrus lift, while blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity note. The heart is floral, built on jasmine sambac absolute, rose, ylang-ylang and freesia. In the base, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a soft, powdery, creamy woodiness.

L'Âme Sœur

7.0

Divine · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Divine L'Âme Sœur is a powdery, chypre-leaning feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot and aldehydes before moving into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. L'Âme Sœur is rated as lasting well, with moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Most call it feminine, with a share also finding it classic. Roja Parfums Enslaved and Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss have a close profile. Bergamot and aldehydes brighten the opening. In the heart, May rose, Bulgarian rose otto, Egyptian jasmine and Comorian ylang-ylang form a floral bouquet. The base of vetiver, ambergris and Liatris spicata leaves a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth.

The Infidels

7.3

Agonist · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist The Infidels is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, sitting as easily on men as on women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less often for daytime or the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with clove, pink pepper and Sicilian lemon, a spicy brightness. The heart brings opoponax, myrrh, several jasmines and roses into a floral, resinous body. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settle the scent into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky warmth.

Habanos

7.9

Royal Crown

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Habanos is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that pairs tobacco and sandalwood with rose, iris and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though its floral side leads some to find it feminine. It opens with ylang-ylang, saffron and tobacco, lifted by lime. The heart is led by Damask rose, iris and patchouli, with tuberose and galbanum adding floral and green touches. The base of Mysore sandalwood, tobacco absolute, vanilla and ambergris settles into a powdery, resinous, leathery warmth. Comme des Garçons Daphne and Caron Tabac Blond have a close profile.