The Perfume Library

Amethyst

7.5

Lalique · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Amethyst is a fruity floral for women, opening on currant, mulberry and blackberry before settling into a heart of peony and rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often, and it gets some votes for evenings and nights out too. Most voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with currant, mulberry, strawberry and blackberry, a fresh, sweet fruit accent. The heart of peony, ylang-ylang and rose adds a soft floral side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, musk and woods sweeten it and leave a woody, powdery finish.

Very Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh, fruity opening of currant and lychee with the sweet, creamy warmth of rose and Bourbon vanilla, a modern scent made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern. It opens with currant and lychee, fresh and fruity. Rose gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery sweetness, and vetiver steadies it with a light earthy, woody edge. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet.

Eve

7.0

Jil Sander · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Eve is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery texture. Eve's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern. In the top, grapefruit blossom and currant give a bright opening. The heart builds a floral body from violet, rose and jasmine. Cashmere wood and patchouli leave a woody base underneath. Jil Sander Everose and Heidi Klum Shine Rose have a close profile.

Pêche Mirage

7.0

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Pêche Mirage is a unisex fragrance that most voters recommend for spring and summer, leaning towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good: present enough to last through the day without feeling heavy. It is worn to the office and for evenings out too, though daytime is where it sits most comfortably. Most voters read it as feminine, many call it modern, and a smaller group finds it masculine. It opens with peach, currant and saffron: fruity, fresh and lightly spicy. Osmanthus in the heart adds a soft floral note. As it dries, leather, amber and sandalwood form a creamy, sweet and woody base, with the leather giving the fruit a quiet edge without weighing it down.

Notturno Fiorentino

7.8

Bois 1920 · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Notturno Fiorentino is a floral, sweet perfume with gourmand and spicy touches, aimed at women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black pepper and Calabrian bergamot, then moves to Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and currant in the heart. The base carries Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean for sweetness, while white cedarwood and musk give it a woody, powdery footing. Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Altamir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Signature Steel

7.4

Câline · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Câline Signature Steel is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, fruity mix of currant, apple and bergamot and settles onto a woody, smoky base of vetiver, leather and patchouli. The top is currant, apple, bergamot, pink pepper and clary sage: a citrusy, fruity freshness first, then a spicy edge. Vetiver, jasmine and leather lead the heart. The base of patchouli, amber, oakmoss, musk and cedarwood leaves it woody and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Rammstein Paris and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Funny!

7.6

Moschino · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Funny! opens with orange, currant and pink pepper over a heart of violet, peony and jasmine, making it a fresh, citrusy floral. The top notes of orange and currant give a bright, fruity start, with pink pepper adding a slight edge. In the heart, violet, peony, jasmine and green tea bring a soft floral feel, and the green accord comes through. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber sweetens it gently and dries down on a soft footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also possible. It is a women's perfume that voters find feminine and modern. Zara Applejuice and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre have a close profile.

X: L'Heure Folle

8.1

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier X: L'Heure Folle is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Currant, blueberry and grenadine give it a fruity sweetness, while violet adds a soft floral note. Pink pepper brings a little spice, and ivy and boxwood supply a green, woody backbone that keeps the sweetness in check. Aldehydes and blackcurrant keep the whole thing bright. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Sisley Izia and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Quatre (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Boucheron · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Quatre Eau de Parfum opens with currant, green mandarin orange and bitter orange before settling into a soft floral heart, and it suits women looking for a fresh daytime scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. The citrus notes give it a bright, fresh start. Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac bring a floral softness to the heart, where the sweet and powdery accords come through. Cedarwood, musk and blond woods then leave a light woody base. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Yves de Sistelle Thallium have a close profile.

Bogner Man Classic (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bogner · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bogner Man Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that lead are daily, leisure and business. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most votes call it masculine. It opens with currant, grapefruit and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, carnation, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while aquatic and green shades keep it airy. The base of oakmoss and vetiver leaves a dry, woody finish.

Live

6.6

Jennifer Lopez · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Live is a fresh, fruity women's scent that dries down sweet and gourmand, with a youthful, cheerful feel; it has been discontinued. Pineapple opens on a bright, citrusy note. In the heart, currant and peony balance the fruity sweetness with a soft floral touch. In the base, caramel and vanilla take over, settling the scent into a sweet, gourmand mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, for daily wear and leisure time. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Jil Sander Sun Sorbet and Prada Candy Florale have a close profile.

Le Monde est Beau

7.8

Kenzo · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Le Monde est Beau is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with currant, basil and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and cherry blossom bring the floral side forward. Tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten the base and settle it on a soft woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays comfortably close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though some also call it modern or classic.

Kenzo Amour Florale

7.2

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Amour Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, grapefruit, currant and neroli, a citrusy, lightly spiced freshness. Frangipani, gardenia and rosebud form a floral heart, with green and fruity touches sweetening the flowers. Cedar and white musk finish it on a soft, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. Voters mostly call it feminine, with some seeing it as modern or classic. Chloé SeeByChloé Si Belle and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Sun Pop - Arty Pink

6.4

Jil Sander · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Pop - Arty Pink is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent for women, light and made for easy daytime wear. It opens with currant and lemon, bright and slightly tart. Jasmine and tiaré bring the floral heart forward, and vanilla sweetens the base. The fruity and sweet accords soften the fresh air, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Sun Sorbet and Marbert Woman Pure have a close profile.

Homeros (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Homeros is a spicy, smoky unisex perfume built around oud, ambergris and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blue cypress and cedarwood alongside animalic civet and castoreum. In the heart, Persian rose, saffron, osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral softness. The base settles into oud, patchouli, cocoa and tobacco, which gives it an earthy, resinous and leathery character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, but it is a unisex perfume. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Homeros: Saigon and Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen.

Mis(s) Behave

6.7

Vive Maria · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vive Maria Mis(s) Behave is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that pairs fruity-floral heart notes of apple, fig and rose with the warmth of frankincense and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and evening get almost equal shares. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. The top opens with sage blossom, nutmeg and juniper berry, spicy and slightly fresh. In the heart, apple, plum and fig bring a fruity sweetness, while rose and peach blossom pull it toward the floral side. The base of frankincense, myrrh and tonka bean closes it in a powdery, smoky, woody warmth. Fragonard Encens Fève Tonka and Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires have a close profile.

Sun Sorbet

6.5

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Sorbet is a fresh, citrusy fruit scent for women, softened by a light sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with currant, bright and fruity. Jasmine adds a gentle floral heart, and sandalwood and vanilla leave a sweet, slightly creamy base. The accords also include a synthetic edge, and overall the scent reads light and airy. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and a good number call it modern. Jil Sander Sun Pop - Arty Pink and Chloé SeeByChloé have a close profile.

Deci Delà (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Nina Ricci · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Deci Delà Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet fruity floral built on peach, apricot and raspberry with rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and lean towards daily wear and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with the fruity sweetness of peach, apricot, raspberry and currant, softened by boronia and osmanthus. Rose, jasmine, freesia and sweet pea form the floral heart. Sandalwood, patchouli, resins and vanilla leave a chypre, woody and spicy base. Caron Lady Caron and Frédéric Haldimann Poésie have a close profile.

Bath & Beauty (2012)

6.9

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that settles onto a floral, sweet base; it has been discontinued. Currant, galbanum and bergamot give the top a bright, green-leaning freshness. Rose and jasmine carry the floral heart, while patchouli, vanilla and honey sweeten and soften the base. Powdery and woody touches round out the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters see all four seasons about equally, and it is suggested most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Câline Femme Florale and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

Pure Pastel Mint (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Pure Pastel Mint Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with currant, yuzu and pink pepper, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, rose tea and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and Sylkolide™ in the base carry it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Geranium Bourbon

7.0

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon is a fresh, green feminine fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn days and settles into a sweet, spicy warmth; it has been discontinued. Geranium and Turkish rose form a floral core, with currant and violet adding a fresh, lightly powdery edge. Pepper brings spice, while patchouli, amber and vanilla pull the scent towards a woody, resinous sweetness. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Most call it feminine, though a share also find it masculine, which suggests the earthy side softens any strict gender line.

Sentiment

7.4

Escada · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Sentiment is a fresh, floral women's perfume that leans towards spring and daytime wear, with a sweet, fruity and powdery side; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, and the heart of tuberose, hyacinth and white peach adds a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters call it distinctly feminine, and some find it modern. Frédéric Haldimann Frédéric and Avon Gold have a close profile.

Maria Callas

7.0

The Merchant Of Venice · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Maria Callas is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and fall days, whether at leisure or at work. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian lemon, Italian mandarine and Madagascar pepper. In the heart, rose, currant and neroli meet green notes, so the floral and fruity side turns sweeter while the green keeps it crisp. It dries down to a soft, woody base of Georgywood, Texas cedar and amber. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Fragonard Concerto and Iceberg Twice have a close profile.

Fulgor

7.3

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2011

Floral · Green · Spicy

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Fulgor is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with a green, floral heart resting on spice and resin. It opens fresh and green with currant, green mandarin orange and fig leaf. Narcissus, saffron and magnolia form a floral heart. The base of frankincense, patchouli, graphite and mineral amber pulls it towards woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits truly in between. Its profile is close to Amouage Epic Woman and Mancera Sand Aoud.