The Perfume Library

Tommy (Cologne)

7.2

Tommy Hilfiger · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green, aquatic and lightly sweet touches, suited to spring and summer days. Grapefruit, bergamot and green apple give it a crisp fruit-and-citrus feel throughout. Spearmint and lavender push that freshness towards green, while cranberry adds a fruity note. Cinnamon leaves a small spicy accent, and cotton flower and amber soften the scent and sweeten it a little. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, work and sport, with evenings and nights out well behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Axe Alaska have a close profile.

Musc Invisible

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built from jasmine absolute, cotton flower and white musk, and it sits close to everyday wear. Jasmine absolute opens with a bright floral note, then cotton flower pulls the scent towards something clean and soft. White musk stays in the base, leaving a creamy, lightly sweet, skin-close finish. The overall impression is fresh and powdery, with a slightly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen mostly for daily, leisure and business settings. It reads mainly feminine to those who vote, though it is unisex. Malizia Cotton Flower and Montale White Musk (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Shiro...

7.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma Shiro... opens with rose, cotton flower and cyclamen and softens into linen, a fresh floral that smells like clean laundry. The top is a light floral freshness of rose, cotton flower and cyclamen, and linen in the heart keeps that clean feel going. In the base, spruce balsam, iris and musk settle it onto a faintly woody, powdery and creamy ground. The green and sweet touches stay modest, with a slightly synthetic sheen running underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, with a good number of voters also calling it modern.

White Heaven Beach

6.5

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Glamfume White Heaven Beach is a women's perfume that opens with bright blackcurrant, lemon and lychee, moves through orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a powdery, vanilla-rich base. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant and lychee bring sweetness while lemon keeps it light. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and iris form a soft floral layer. The base of bourbon vanilla, white musk and sandalwood turns it creamy, powdery and gently gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also at the office. Voters read it as feminine first, though a good share also call it modern.

Sol Salgado

7.9

Thomas De Monaco · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Thomas De Monaco Sol Salgado is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around linden blossom, heliotrope and smoked vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with linden blossom, cotton flower and mimosa absolute in a soft, floral start. Salt, heliotrope and ambergris form the heart, with the salt gently cutting the sweetness. The base of smoked vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles into a creamy, gourmand finish.

Blanc Poudre (2018)

7.2

Heeley · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Heeley Blanc Poudre is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around rice powder and cotton flower; it has been discontinued. It opens on blossoms, with rice powder and cotton flower at the heart. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk form the base. The result starts fresh and floral, then settles into a creamy, lightly sweet powder with a woody backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Lingerie and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.

Princesses de Malabar

7.4

Lubin · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Princesses de Malabar is a creamy, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, peach and jasmine sambac, aimed at women. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot; in the heart, ylang-ylang, peach, magnolia and jasmine sambac give a floral, fruity softness. The base of iris, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and white musk carries it into a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evenings out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine. Memo Paris Marfa and Areej Le Doré Gul Hina have a close profile.

Modern Minimalist

7.5

H&M · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

H&M Modern Minimalist is a fresh, clean unisex fragrance built on eucalyptus, citrus and cotton flower at the top, softened by sandalwood and white musk underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. In character it sits between feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters also read it as masculine. It opens with the coolness of eucalyptus and citrus alongside the clean note of cotton flower. The heart of lily of the valley, rose and jasmine adds a gentle floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber, cashmere wood and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy bed, while the aquatic and synthetic sides stay in the background. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Jil Sander Pure have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

Cat Deluxe at Night

6.3

Naomi Campbell · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe at Night is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, peach and peony. It opens with blackcurrant, peach and exotic fruits in a sweet, juicy mood. Peony and cyclamen soften the heart into a floral note, and cotton flower, woods and amber leave a powdery, lightly woody warmth underneath, with gourmand and spicy touches in the mix. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily wear and nights out. Many describe it as feminine and modern.

Lin Blanc

6.6

Jeanne en Provence · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc is a fresh, powdery fragrance built around pear, lavender and iris, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasion votes. It is classified as masculine, yet masculine and feminine votes sit very close together. The top of pear and white blossoms gives a light, clean start. In the heart, lavender, iris and cotton flower take over, and the floral side turns powdery and creamy. Vanilla adds sweetness at the base, while white woods and musk finish it soft and clean. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc have a close profile.

Fleur de Coton / Cotton Flower

7.1

Durance en Provence

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Durance en Provence Fleur de Coton / Cotton Flower is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, woody softness, suited to easy everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with almond, then jasmine, pink violet and cotton flower take over the heart. In the base, musk, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while a synthetic clean-cotton note stays in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Over half the voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Anna White and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

Musc Blanc & Lin

7.6

Berdoues · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin is a clean, soft feminine scent built around neroli, cotton flower and white musk. Neroli opens with a fresh floral lift, and cotton flower comes forward in the heart. Cashmere wood and white musk set the base, leaving it powdery, creamy and slightly sweet; the overall feel is fresh and clean, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most votes call it feminine. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Shay & Blue Cotton Flower have a close profile.

Eternity Summer 2013

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2013 is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance softened by a light floral sweetness, made for warm weather; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, calone and bergamot, then moves into wisteria, cotton flower and osmanthus. Musk, white amber and sandalwood settle underneath. Beside the fresh, floral character there is a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Floris Cherry Blossom and Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty have a close profile.

Eau de Rubylips

7.2

Salvador Dali · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Eau de Rubylips is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and in easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. It suits daytime, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with cotton flower, grapefruit and lily of the valley, light and airy. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and pineapple add a soft fruity sweetness to the florals. Musk, amber and cedar close it warmly and evenly, while aquatic and green accents keep it lively. It shares a close profile with Loewe Agua de Loewe Mar de Coral and Yves Rocher Naturelle.

Cotton Flower

7.7

Shay & Blue · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Shay & Blue Cotton Flower is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent that recalls clean laundry, and it suits spring and summer, daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens on cotton flower, moves to iris in the heart and rests on cashmere wood. The fresh, floral start softens into powdery iris, and the cashmere wood finishes it on a woody, creamy base. The sweetness is light and the air has a synthetic cleanness. Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.

Salt Air (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Skylar · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Salt Air Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with a soft sweetness, close to the feel of a seaside breeze. It opens with Italian bergamot, sea salt and kelp, which give a cool, briny air. In the heart, cyclamen, cotton flower and water lily turn that into a soft, clean floral. The base of driftwood, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, creamy and slightly sweet finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it leaves a quiet trail close to the skin. The light build suits everyday wear on anyone. Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool and Téo Cabanel Sur La Plage / Peau Salée have a close profile.

Sea Island Cotton (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bath & Body Works · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built on green pear, citrus and jasmine, best suited to spring and summer days for women. It opens with green pear, tangerine and blood orange, softened by cotton. The heart brings jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley. Sandalwood, white musk, vanilla and talcum leave a sweet, powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the top settings. Most call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Magical Moon (Parfum)

6.9

Hanae Mori · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hanae Mori Magical Moon (Parfum) is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with a bright mix of pineapple, lychee, starfruit and guava, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, osmanthus, orange blossom and rose bring the floral side forward. The base of vanilla, coconut milk, sandalwood and patchouli turns sweeter and dries down with a warm, resinous, faintly smoky feel. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its sweet, gourmand build suits those who like a feminine scent. Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol and Queen Latifah Queen have a close profile.

Washed Cotton #784

6.8

GAP · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

GAP Washed Cotton #784 is a clean, powdery, lightly sweet feminine scent that recalls freshly washed laundry; it has been discontinued. Fresh laundry and cotton flower form the core of the scent, while cedarwood settles that clean air onto a soft woody base. The floral and aquatic sides lead among the accords, with sweetness and a powdery feel in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily or leisure wear, though business and sport also get votes. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern or masculine. Demeter Fragrance Library Laundromat and Malizia Cotton Flower have a close profile.

Magnifica Lux

7.8

Gritti · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Magnifica Lux is a powdery, sweet unisex scent that opens with bergamot, cotton flower and iris. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with no clear lean either way. The top notes are bergamot, cotton flower and iris; the heart brings powder, labdanum and frankincense. The base rests on myrrh, ambroxan and oakmoss, giving it a woody, resinous footing. Floral, creamy and gourmand accords soften the sweetness, with a spicy touch running through. Moresque Seta and Diptyque Opsis have a close profile.

The Green Carnation (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Friendly Fur · 2011

Floral · Green · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Friendly Fur The Green Carnation Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around carnation, vetiver and cedar, with a floral, green and spicy character. It lasts well and projects moderately. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and it suits leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. The top mixes carnation, vervain and grapefruit into a green, floral opening. In the heart, vetiver is joined by red pepper and clove for a spicy edge. The base of cedar, sandalwood, whisky and amber turns smoky, resinous and creamy. Alghabra Kaliningrad Mystery and Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe have a close profile.

Takhail

8.3

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasasi Takhail is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs its clean character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these read as a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with winter, fall and spring just ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot, a clean and light start. Copaiba balsam and blond woods lead the heart, and musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle the base into a soft, woody footing. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Cotton Flower

5.6

Malizia

Fresh · Floral · Sweet