The Perfume Library

Irae

7.4

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Irae is a unisex scent where citrus and green freshness meet spice and wood, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring; it suits daily wear, evenings and the office. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bergamot, cocoa and tonka bean; the bergamot brightens while cocoa and tonka add sweetness. The heart of Sichuan pepper, artemisia, metal and coriander brings a spicy, green, cool note. The base of oak, crystal amber and rosewood settles into a woody, powdery finish.

Bouquet d'Oro

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Bouquet d'Oro is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy side, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with a bright bouquet of bergamot, gardenia, rose and orange blossom. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, heliotrope, yellow iris and almond turn it softer and powdery. The base of coconut, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean leaves a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening the most common occasion, followed by daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine. Harry Lehmann Heliotrop and Giardini di Toscana Oro e Miele have a close profile.

Carbon Sapphire

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and nights out as the favoured occasions. Masculine and classic votes lead on character, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens with Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and geranium, with rosewood adding a woody edge. May rose and saffron bring a spicy warmth to the heart. The base sets a smoky, earthy ground of patchouli, oud and gaiac wood, softened by crystal amber, musk and cashmere.

Rose Chic

7.3

Hayari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hayari Rose Chic is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards office and everyday wear. It opens with freesia, mandarin orange and buchu, giving a fresh, green and fruity start. In the heart, Grasse rose, lily of the valley and magnolia bring the floral side forward. Crystal amber, white musk and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name daily and business wear as the occasions. It is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Prada La Femme Water Splash.

Violet Sapphire

8.0

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens with raspberry sorbet, peach and violet leaf. The top pairs raspberry sorbet and peach with violet leaf and passion fruit, giving a sweet, fruity start before Persian rose, jasmine sambac and magnolia bring in the floral heart. The base of musk, Cambodian oud, sandalwood, crystal amber and cashmere wood sets it on a woody, oriental ground, with aquatic and spicy touches along the way. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and The Dua Brand Purple Sapphire have a close profile.

Cowgirl Grass (2024)

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Cowgirl Grass is a fresh, green, floral scent built around lychee, pink geranium and wild grass, leaning towards spring and summer and easygoing daytime wear. It opens with lychee, bergamot zest and pink geranium, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, wild grass and jasmine water bring out the floral and green side. The base of vetiver, musk and crystal amber settles it into a woody, powdery footing, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa and The Different Company Kâshân Rose have a close profile.

Taif T03

8.5

Taif Al-Emarat · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T03 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, sweet and woody body. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Amber and pine lead at the top, giving a green, fresh feel. White rose and crystal amber add a soft floral heart. White amber and vanilla sweeten the base and close on an oriental warmth. Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Nude Bouquet Blush have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Oud

8.0

Armaf · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Armaf Club de Nuit Oud is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness and a floral heart on a warm, woody base. It opens with passion fruit, pear, pineapple and bergamot, a bright and juicy fruit impression. Jasmine and violet leaf bring a soft floral note to the heart. In the base, vanilla, crystal amber, Cambodian oud and sandalwood pull the sweetness towards a woody, creamy depth, with leathery and animal tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters score each of them high. A light hand may be enough given its strength. These impressions rest on a small number of votes. Voters also rate its value for money well.

Fire Sapphire

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Fire Sapphire is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral opening into a sweet, creamy and woody base. Bergamot, pink pepper, rose and plum give the first impression a fresh, fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side on, while cashmeran adds a soft woodiness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and crystal amber sweeten it into a creamy warmth, with patchouli leaving an earthy trace. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its unisex character sits comfortably on both men and women.

Notion (Parfum)

8.1

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Spirit of Kings Notion (Parfum) is a unisex scent with a fresh, green core, warmed by sweet, spicy and woody tones. Lime, ginger and eucalyptus bring coolness and lift, while saffron and patchouli lay a spicy, earthy ground beneath that freshness. Heliotrope, magnolia, Bulgarian rose and orris root add a soft, floral, powdery touch, and butter with crystal amber pulls the sweetness towards a creamy tone. Haitian vetiver and Kashmiri musk leave a clean, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. Its profile sits between masculine and feminine and suits either skin. L'Epoque Dreams and Nightmares and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Dry Wood

7.3

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Dry Wood is a unisex scent built around frankincense, black pepper and patchouli, woody and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Voters place it mostly in winter and fall, a little less in spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also draws votes for daytime and office wear. It opens with Italian bergamot and clary sage meeting black pepper and frankincense, spicy and smoky from the start. Cistus and musk soften the heart, and patchouli, vetiver and crystal amber leave a dry, earthy woodiness underneath. Green and powdery shades stay in the background.

Rush

6.8

Victoria's Secret

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Spirit of Joyful Splash

6.4

Spirit · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Joyful Splash is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens on papaya, pineapple and lemon, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without dominating a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind. It has been discontinued and reads clearly feminine. The opening is bright and sweet, with papaya, pineapple and lemon giving it a citrusy, juicy start. In the heart, raspberry, peach and European white water lily add a soft floral, fruity layer. It dries down to musk, sandalwood and crystal amber, a warm and gentle base.

Harmony (Parfum)

8.7

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spirit of Kings Harmony is a fresh, floral-sweet unisex scent that sets the bright fruitiness of blackcurrant, bergamot and passion fruit against rose and violet leaf. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. With no season or occasion votes, the unisex character is the only guide to when it suits. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, passion fruit and pineapple, a juicy fruity freshness. Rose and violet leaf bring a soft floral heart. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it and dries down with an oriental warmth. Harry Potter Courage and Naf Naf Expression have a close profile.

Grace by Grace Coddington

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Grace by Grace Coddington is a fresh, green women's fragrance that suits daytime and working hours. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot, a spicy freshness that mint and basil push towards green. The heart brings a soft floral note from peach blossom, freesia and Moroccan rose absolute. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood and white musk leave a clean, woody trail, and the whole stays light and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticed by those close by without filling a room. Most voters choose it for daily wear, business and leisure. Les Destinations 18°55'S 46°26'E - Madagaskar and Costume National Cyber Garden have a close profile.

Karl Rome Divino Amore

7.0

Karl Lagerfeld · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Rome Divino Amore is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light sweetness and a fruity edge, leaning towards easy daily wear. It opens with petitgrain, orange and neroli for a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom, orchid and jasmine bring the floral side forward. The base of musk, crystal amber and sandalwood softens everything and adds a touch of sweetness, while a synthetic feel runs through the accords. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall third. It is worn mostly for leisure, work and daily use, while evening and night out come well behind.

Sex and the City By Night

6.9

Sex and the City · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sex and the City By Night is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, woody and spicy base. The top notes of bergamot, pear blossom and neroli open bright and fruity. In the heart, vanilla orchid, pomegranate, peony and night-blooming jasmine sweeten the floral side. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean adds a warm, powdery, faintly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest it for evenings, daily wear and nights out, with some votes for business and leisure too. It is classed as a women's fragrance.

Oud Signature

6.9

Christian Provenzano · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Provenzano Oud Signature is a floral, sweet and spicy oud scent, unisex in character, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and night-out wear, and fewer pick it for the office. It opens with pepper, saffron, osmanthus and davana. The heart is jasmine sambac, Moroccan rose, tuberose and Morrocan orange blossom. The base settles into Indian oud, sandalwood, vetiver, crystal amber and musk, where a creamy, gourmand sweetness rests on resinous woods.

Imperio

7.9

La Fede

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Fede Imperio is a unisex scent that pairs apple, jasmine, chewing gum and caramel, sitting between fresh and sweet. Voters place Imperio mostly in leisure and daytime wear, with office use also high on the list. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it scores very well for value. It has no clear gender lean and sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with a fresh, fruity apple, then jasmine lays a floral base while chewing gum and caramel push the heart towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and crystal amber soften that sweetness and leave a warm trail. The accords also carry a green, slightly synthetic edge. Emir Pear Potion and Philosophy Radiant Grace have a close profile.

Bankam / بنكام

7.0

Nabeel · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Bankam / بنكام is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, sweet and woody character on a smoky, leathery base. The opening is led by saffron, cardamom and lavender, with coriander and tagetes alongside. The heart brings frankincense, leather, violet and plum, while brown sugar sweetens it. At the base, oud, sandalwood, amber and patchouli build a woody, earthy foundation. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, and most find it good value for the price. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine, and its rich build suits those who enjoy a dense, full-bodied fragrance.

Dans Ma Bulle de Fleurs

6.9

Carven · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carven Dans Ma Bulle de Fleurs is a fresh, fruity floral that pairs citrus brightness with a soft, powdery and creamy feel, and it is described as a women's fragrance. It opens with lychee, mandarin orange, pear and green apple, a fruity and airy start. Peony, white lotus and freesia bring a floral heart, with dragée adding a sweet touch. Crystal amber, cashmere wood and musk settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Engelsrufer Aurora and Violet Tanagra have a close profile.

Pink Moon

8.0

Haute Fragrance Company · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Haute Fragrance Company Pink Moon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness and a lightly smoky woodiness. The top notes are coriander seed, ginger and lychee, giving a spicy freshness alongside a fruity sweetness. In the heart, peony, camellia and Peru balsam soften the floral side, and the base of musk, crystal amber and oud dries down into an oriental, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean towards leisure first, then night out and evening, and it also suits daily wear. Miya Shinma Tsubaki and Byredo Oboro have a close profile.

Secret Wish - Lucky Wish

7.4

Anna Sui · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Secret Wish - Lucky Wish is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that pairs tangerine, lemon and red grapefruit with a light floral heart of bamboo and freesia. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, followed by the office, and some also choose it for sport. A close profile is shared by Pana Dora Forever Love and Biotherm Eau de Paradis. It opens on citrus: tangerine, lemon and red grapefruit give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, bamboo, freesia, orange blossom and orchid add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, crystal amber and sandalwood settles it into a gently sweet, smooth finish.

Plum Tonic

6.9

Ellis Brooklyn · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ellis Brooklyn Plum Tonic is a sweet, fruity-floral perfume for women, built on mandarin orange, açaí and plum nectar softened by iris and violet leaf. It opens with mandarin orange, açaí and plum nectar, a juicy, bright fruit impression. In the heart, iris, violet leaf and peony pull that sweetness towards the floral side. The base of crystal amber, sugar, cashmere wood and musk closes it with a soft, gourmand sweetness; fresh, fruity and sweet accords lead, while the synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so that verdict is tentative. It suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin. Perfumes with a close profile include Valentino Valentina Pink and Britney Spears Electric Fantasy.