The Perfume Library

Nectary

7.4

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jorum Studio Nectary is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a smoky, animalic depth, leaning towards evenings and nights and towards spring and fall. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed by those close by without filling a room. Voters pick evening, leisure and night out most often, while daily and business wear come last. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together, with feminine slightly ahead. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Cranberry, blackberry and peach give a fruity sweetness, and rose absolute carries the floral side. Beneath them, labdanum absolute, frankincense and oud build a resinous, smoky ground, while civet and castoreum add an animalic warmth.

Ibiza Hippie

6.4

Escada · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Ibiza Hippie is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, pear and lychee open with a juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, blue freesia, cranberry and water hyacinth add a airy floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber settles the scent into a soft, woody foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

Cranberry

6.9

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Cranberry is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit alongside cranberry. In the heart, red currant, honeysuckle and ginger flower add a soft floral-fruity note, while ozone keeps the air cool. Vetiver, woods and musk form a simple woody base. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans somewhat feminine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Parfums d'Elmar Mahina have a close profile.

Like a Trip to New York

5.4

essence · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

essence Like a Trip to New York is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet women's scent built around grapefruit zest, cardamom and rose, suited to spring and summer days. It wears close to the skin: longevity and sillage are both rated weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for daily and leisure wear, with office use close behind. It reads feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit zest, elemi resin, cardamom and cranberry, which give a fresh, fruity and lightly spicy start. Datura and rose form a floral heart. White woods, amber and cedarwood leave a soft, woody base.

Venezia Pastello

7.7

Laura Biagiotti · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Venezia Pastello is a fresh women's fragrance that softens its fruity, floral build with a powdery, woody sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens on blackcurrant, plum, peach, raspberry and cranberry, a fruit-led start. Jasmine, rose and heliotrope bring a soft floral heart, and the base of sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and musk settles it into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions, and most voters read it as feminine.

Scent 79 Woman

7.8

Jil Sander · 2008

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jil Sander Scent 79 Woman is a powdery, woody floral that leans towards fall and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes and cranberry, then moves to a heart of iris, rose and jasmine. The base of suede, caramel, musk and vetiver sets the florals on a leathery, earthy and lightly sweet footing, while spicy and chypre touches keep it drier than a classic floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear best, though it is also worn for business, evenings and leisure. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

Velvet Orris | Violet | White Pepper

6.5

Korres · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Velvet Orris | Violet | White Pepper is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, creamy side, read as feminine; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, cranberry, white pepper and bergamot, a fruity start with a light spice. In the heart, orange blossom, orris root and caviar bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and cashmere wood dries down onto a sweet, creamy ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear, and voters call its character feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Alexandre.J Oscent Pink have a close profile.

Emporio Armani Remix for Her

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Remix for Her is a fresh, fruity floral opening with cranberry, star anise and pear, made for women; it has been discontinued. Cranberry, star anise and pear come first, and the heart of clove, magnolia, peony and freesia adds a soft floral layer. The base of cedar, sandalwood, heliotrope and musk settles it into a woody, powdery ground. Citrus and spicy touches keep the overall feel sweet and fresh. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and a smaller share find it modern.

Berlin

5.4

Playboy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Playboy Berlin is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that balances fruity sweetness with spice; it has a light, everyday character and has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with orange, spices and gin. Towards the heart come cranberry, apple and geranium, giving it a fruity, green feel. In the base, moss, sandalwood and ambrette seed set a calm foundation. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Wild Ride and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled have a close profile.

Taif T04

8.3

Taif Al-Emarat · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T04 is a unisex oriental that pairs a fruity, sweet body with woody, spicy and leathery tones. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Winter, fall and spring share the lead as favoured seasons, while summer trails behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. It opens with oud and honey, and cranberry and black apricot give the heart a fruity sweetness. The base of cocoa, patchouli and vanilla dries down warm and powdery. Taif Al Emarat Tobacco Honey and Taif Al-Emarat Taif T17 have a close profile.

Signature for Him

6.4

Carlo Colucci · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carlo Colucci Signature for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a spicy, woody base, leaning towards the sweet side. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters link it most with daily and leisure wear, with business and evening use close behind. There are no season votes, so that side stays open, but it reads as a masculine scent. The top is made of red fruits, cranberry and orange, with rosella and hibiscus adding a tangy floral edge. In the heart, cinnamon, violet and black tea come forward, and the scent then settles into a soft, creamy base of amber, cedarwood and fir balsam.

Tita de Tita Rossi

8.2

Tita Rossi · 1987

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tita Rossi Tita de Tita Rossi is a feminine gourmand fragrance that pairs the brightness of cranberry and citrus fruits with a sweet vanilla and caramel base. The top holds cranberry and citrus fruits, while the heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, floral notes and cinnamon. Vanilla, caramel, musk and amber in the base make it sweet, powdery and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out suit it best. Most call it feminine or classic. It has been discontinued. Serge Lutens Louve and Nicolaï Vanille Intense have a close profile.

I Am King (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Sean John · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John I Am King Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that joins a bright opening of tangerine, orange and lemon to seawater at the heart and a woody base of vetiver and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light trace that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and it also works at the office. The top pairs tangerine, orange, cranberry and lemon for a fruity, lightly sweet freshness. At the heart, seawater adds an aquatic coolness and currant leaf a green note. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, labdanum and oakmoss settles it onto a dry, woody footing.

Bouton de Rose

6.8

Le Prince Jardinier

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Le Prince Jardinier Bouton de Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and peony form the floral core, while cranberry adds a light fruity sweetness. Amber and musk soften the whole, and papyrus and frankincense leave a woody, slightly spicy trail. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so it is mostly noticed by those close to the wearer. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out playing a smaller part. Oriflame Paradise (Eau de Parfum) and Emil Élise Choose Happiness share a close profile.

Ciel Rouge

7.4

Rituals · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Burgundy / برغندي

8.0

Hind Al Oud · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Burgundy / برغندي is a fruity, sweet unisex scent where cranberry, blackberry and raspberry meet vanilla and tonka bean. Cranberry, blackberry and raspberry carry the fruity side, while orange adds a little lift to the sweetness. Vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy, gourmand feel, and musk and ambroxan leave a woody, slightly resinous base. Floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and evenings also come up often. Widian Sahara and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

I Am Beautiful

6.7

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Theodoros Kalotinis I Am Beautiful is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Cranberry brings a fruity freshness at the top, and damask rose adds a floral heart. Amber and patchouli settle the sweetness onto an earthy base. A slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with evening close behind. Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and DKNY Red Delicious have a close profile.

Fun

5.1

Desigual · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Desigual Fun is a light, fresh, fruity and sweet fragrance made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though with few votes that reading is tentative. There is no voted data on seasons or occasions. It opens with cranberry, nashi pear and white peach for a crisp fruit freshness. In the heart, passion fruit, peony and violet soften the fruit with a floral sweetness. Teakwood and sandalwood leave a light woody base, and the accords also carry a synthetic side. Escada Marine Groove and La Rive Happy Vibes have a close profile.

Royal Orchid

6.4

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Theodoros Kalotinis Royal Orchid is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that moves from a fruity opening into a sweet, powdery and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no season or occasion data, so nothing can be said about them. Cranberry opens on a fruity, sweet note, and orchid at the heart brings the floral, powdery side. In the base, patchouli and oud add an earthy, woody depth with a hint of spice, while a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Shanghai Tang Orchid Bloom and Les Ecuadors Rose Oud have a close profile.

Cantabelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Galimard

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Cantabelle Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the fruity freshness of cranberry, orange and blackcurrant against the sweet warmth of vanilla and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office and evening. It opens bright and fruity with cranberry, orange and blackcurrant. The heart of patchouli, lily of the valley, jasmine and plum carries the floral and fruity side forward. In the base, vanilla, white musk and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Coreterno Hardkor and Boucheron Initial (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

So Fetch!

6.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie So Fetch! is a sweet, fruity floral with a fresh citrus edge that turns powdery and gourmand, and it can be worn by anyone. Cherry, cranberry and sugar build the sweet, fruity side, while rose, freesia, neroli and orange blossom set it in a fresh floral frame. Almond and lipstick add a powdery, gourmand softness, and civet and musk leave a faintly animal trace. The overall feel is a little synthetic and playful. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and some voters find the staying power high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The perfume has been discontinued. Jennifer Lopez Glow and Prada Pink Flamingos have a close profile.

Wow

5.8

essence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

essence Wow is a fresh, aquatic floral-fruity scent for women, light and easy for everyday wear. It opens with cranberry, lemon, bergamot and watermelon, bright and juicy. Violet and freesia give the heart a soft floral touch, and marine notes with musk dry down clean and slightly sweet. Its sillage is rated weak. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Davidoff Cool Water Sea Rose and Anna Sui Dolly Girl On The Beach have a close profile.

5th Avenue NYC Lights

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Lights is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral for women, opening on tangerine, cranberry and lime and softened by iris and osmanthus absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Value for money scores high. It is described as a women's fragrance. Citrus and fruity accents lead the first impression. In the heart, iris and osmanthus absolute add a floral, powdery softness, while Amber Xtreme™ pulls it towards warmth. The base of patchouli, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. have a close profile.

Cranberry Musk

7.4

Arabiyat Prestige · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabiyat Prestige Cranberry Musk is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of cranberry, freesia and lotus to the soft sweetness of musk and vanilla. Cranberry, freesia and lotus come first, so it starts fresh, floral and fruity. In the heart, musk, jasmine and pear lead, then vanilla and sandalwood settle into a sweet, powdery base. The spicy accord stays in the background and adds a little warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, soft build suits men and women alike. Kayali Musk | 12 and The Dua Brand Musky Lotus 12 have a close profile.