The Perfume Library

Pomelos / N°21

7.1

M. Micallef · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Pomelos / N°21 is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in office and everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with a bright citrus burst of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon. The heart of rose, jasmine and iris adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, with currant bringing a fruity edge. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk dry it down to a calm, clean finish. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

In Love

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay In Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall and suits everyday wear. It opens with currant, pink grapefruit and white peach, a fruity brightness. In the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and heliotrope add a soft floral note. Sandalwood, ambergris and musk in the base settle it into a sweet, powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't turn heavy. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and the office not far behind. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Borghese Il Bacio and Eisenberg Diabolique have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Grosellina

7.2

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Grosellina is a fresh, lightly powdery floral-fruity scent built on citrus and green, made for women and suited to everyday wear. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, currant, raspberry leaf and white tea set a fruity sweetness against a green freshness. The base turns soft with powder, while cassia and peach add a gentle warmth as it dries. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and place it mainly in daily and leisure wear, then at the office. Most call its character feminine. It has been discontinued.

Cœur de Soleil

7.2

Fragonard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Cœur de Soleil is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with currant, bergamot and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine absolute and freesia bring a soft floral note, with green and sweet tones running through them. Cedar and amber settle the base into a woody, lightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Eau Fresh and Versace Vanitas have a close profile.

Pure Wish

7.4

Chopard · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Chopard Pure Wish is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral, aquatic character with a sweet, powdery finish, and it suits daytime wear. It opens with currant, pear, yuzu and mandarin orange, a fruity brightness. The heart brings peony, cyclamen and lily of the valley, with pink pepper adding a little spark. In the base, cedar and sandalwood give dryness while toffee and vanilla carry a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most votes read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Esprit Feel Happy for Women and Loewe I Loewe Me have a close profile.

Aspendos

8.3

Bosco Bianco · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bosco Bianco Aspendos is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, with a fruity, gourmand character set on a woody base. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while office wear is rarely suggested. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with the fruity sweetness of currant, plum and date, spiked with cardamom and pink pepper. In the heart, saffron, cinnamon and jasmine rest on Atlas cedar and amber. Vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood give the base a creamy warmth, while vetiver and musk keep it dry and woody.

Femme Individuelle

6.1

Montblanc · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Femme Individuelle is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity and sweet touches settle into a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bay leaf, currant and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Rose and lotus carry the floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent and dry down to a soft, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters find it feminine.

Samsara Shine

7.8

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Samsara Shine pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, powdery oriental feel; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. The top is fig leaf, green notes and citrus plants, so it opens cool and green. Currant, jasmine and ylang-ylang in the heart add a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes spread fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Joop! Berlin and Balenciaga Cristobal Eau de Cristobal have a close profile.

Secret Garden

7.4

Arquinesia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arquinesia Secret Garden is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, built on fresh citrus and flowers. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with currant and grapefruit, a bright, fruity freshness. Jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart, and amber and cedar settle the scent onto a woody, lightly sweet base. Powdery and creamy shades smooth the whole. Le Galion Brumes and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Couture La La (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Juicy Couture · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Couture La La Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs citrus and green apple with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is currant, mandarin orange, green apple and water hyacinth, which gives a bright, fruity freshness. The heart of lily of the valley, peony, violet leaf and orange blossom adds a soft, green floral touch. It dries down on woods and musk, leaving a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads feminine. Engelsrufer Aurora and Clean Shower Fresh have a close profile.

Black Widow

7.6

Daniel Josier · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Daniel Josier Black Widow is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, with a floral, sweet and earthy character. It opens with currant and bergamot adding a fruity brightness, while truffle brings an earthy weight. In the heart, cedar, orchid and ylang-ylang set a floral and woody backdrop. The base turns sweet with dark chocolate and vanilla, and vetiver and patchouli keep it dry and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, though it can be worn by anyone. Tom Ford Black Orchid and Xerjoff 400 have a close profile.

Love for Her

5.8

Annayake · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Love for Her is a discontinued women's fragrance that most voters wear in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It leans towards everyday wear, leisure and work, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. The character is fresh, floral and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. It opens with violet leaf and currant, then moves to a heart of magnolia, lily of the valley and lotus. The base of cedarwood, jasmine and white musk dries down with a light woody backdrop.

Green Crush (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Green Crush Eau de Parfum opens with basil, citron and mint, a fresh, green unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while sport and evenings out play a smaller part. The citrus and mint coolness at the start gives way to a green freshness of vervain and currant in the heart. Sweet and spicy accents soften that coolness a little, and cedar, patchouli and musk settle in the base.

Perfume.Sucks x Sasha Frolova

7.6

Perfume.Sucks · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume.Sucks x Sasha Frolova opens with pink pepper and lemon and settles into a warm base of honey, patchouli and leather, a floral, fruity unisex scent. The opening is bright with pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit, while strawberry and raspberry sweeten it. In the heart, rose, currant and suede come forward. The base of patchouli, oud, honey and leather dries down earthy, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Armaf Royal Amber Oud and Sawalef Black Rose have a close profile.

Urban Nature for Women

6.2

Esprit · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Esprit Urban Nature for Women is a light, fresh feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear; longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most votes call it feminine. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with an apple, violet leaf and currant opening that feels green and fruity. Frangipani, magnolia and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart, and vanilla, musk and amber sweeten and settle the base. Yves Rocher Naturelle and Exceptional Simply Belle have a close profile.

100% Love

5.7

S-Perfume · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

S-Perfume 100% Love is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, with rose, cocoa and musk giving it a gourmand lean. It reads as one whole: Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose form the floral core, currant adds a fruity brightness, and cocoa brings a gourmand sweetness. Labdanum lends a resinous warmth and musk an animal one, while the accords also carry a smoky, synthetic edge. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It is classed as a women's fragrance.

B'Afric

7.7

Flavia

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Flavia B'Afric is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Lemon, bergamot and currant open it with freshness and a fruity brightness. Cyclamen, jasmine and violet bring a floral, powdery heart. Musk, vetiver and amber soften the base into something sweet and creamy. Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Emil Élise Painting It Sweet have a close profile.

Victorious

7.6

L'Ateliero · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Ateliero Victorious is a men's fragrance that pairs the fruity freshness of currant, pineapple and apple with oakmoss and birch. Lemon and bergamot carry the citrus side, while pineapple and apple soften it with a fruity sweetness. Oakmoss and birch give a green, woody base, and musk and ambergris round it off warm and clean. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Its profile is close to Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man.

Summersent (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances Summersent Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery citrus-floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. Mandarin orange leads the opening. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and currant build a floral, fruity body, while civet adds a faintly animal depth. White musk and honey in the base soften it and make it sweeter. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn third. It is chosen most often for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at the office. Elie Saab Le Parfum In White and Grès Lumière Blanche have a close profile.

Queen of Gold

5.5

Naomi Campbell · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell Queen of Gold is a fruity, sweet floral with a powdery, gourmand edge, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and business. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with currant, pear and passion fruit, bright and juicy. In the heart, plum and rose lead, with star anise and freesia alongside. The base of vanilla, dark chocolate and sandalwood turns it sweet, powdery and oriental. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Oriflame Felicity have a close profile.

Redcurrant & Cream

7.7

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Redcurrant & Cream is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance in which currant, raspberry and strawberry are softened by musk and a creamy feel; it has been discontinued. The fruit leads: the tartness of currant meets the sweetness of raspberry and strawberry, while musk settles the blend onto a powdery, creamy base. The gourmand side stays light, so it reads more fresh and fruity than sugary. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is not heavy and stays fairly close to the wearer. About half of voters see it as feminine, and a share also call it modern.

Tempest

6.1

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brooklyn Soap Company Tempest is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange, bergamot and apple against green notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have rated them, so treat that as a first impression. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. The opening brings vervain, mandarin orange, apple and pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, birch leaf, geranium and neroli add a floral, green touch, with leather and currant softening it. The base settles on patchouli, vetiver and oak wood, rounded by musk and styrax. Astrophil & Stella 8 Days a Week and Zara Lush Vetiver have a close profile.

Like a Day in Paradise

7.0

essence · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

essence Like a Day in Paradise is a sweet, fruity floral for women that most voters place in summer and spring, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent through the day. Just over half of voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Currant, lemon, peach and rhubarb open it; apple, freesia and magnolia add a soft floral heart. Vanilla, coconut milk and sandalwood carry it into a sweet, gourmand, powdery base.

Our Moment (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

One Direction · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

One Direction Our Moment Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with currant, pink grapefruit and wild berries in a fresh, fruity start; it has been discontinued. The citrus and berry top gives way to a floral heart of frangipani, jasmine and freesia, sweet and soft. Woods, musk and patchouli in the base settle it into a powdery, creamy finish; overall it reads fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, quiet trail. Its profile is close to Jennifer Lopez Glow and Kate Moss Lilabelle.