The Perfume Library

Time to Play Woman

7.7

Bruno Banani · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bruno Banani Time to Play Woman is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with coconut, blackcurrant, mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a fruity brightness. The heart brings cyclamen, freesia, lily of the valley and jasmine for the floral side, with cinnamon and clove adding spice. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood keep it sweet while Virginia cedar and patchouli push it towards a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and evening and office also get votes. Joop! Joop! Homme and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Unforgivable Woman (Scent Spray)

7.0

Sean John · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sean John Unforgivable Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that runs from a bright opening of neroli, grapefruit and bergamot through a jasmine and violet heart to a warm vanilla and sandalwood base. Citrus leads, with blackcurrant and orange blossom beside it. In the heart, jasmine, violet and freesia add a soft floral note, while vanilla, patchouli and amber sweeten the base and lean it towards a woody, powdery finish. Green and fruity touches run through it as well. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily and leisure wear ahead of the rest and office use close behind. Viktor & Rolf Antidote and Joop! Joop! Homme have a similar profile.

Mossy Glen

7.6

Villa Erbatium

Fresh · Floral · Green

Villa Erbatium Mossy Glen is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent that pairs a damp, woodland feel with a woody, spicy texture. It opens with bamboo and fig leaf, then softens into cyclamen, narcissus and black tea, with the floral side staying in the background of the green. The base of patchouli, tobacco and cedarwood lays down an earthy, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Diptyque Eau de Lierre and The Different Company Bois d'Iris have a close profile.

Bogner Man Original

8.4

Bogner · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bogner Man Original is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with floral and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Orange and nutmeg open it with a fruity, spicy first impression. In the heart, carnation, cyclamen and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. The base of white musk, spruce needle, vetiver and amber settles into a woody, resinous, powdery footing, with an animal tone staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also gets votes for business and evening. Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Balenciaga Florabotanica have a close profile.

Villa Simone (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Alex Simone · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Alex Simone Villa Simone Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon blossom, bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. Jasmine, coriander and cyclamen bring a floral, slightly green heart. In the base, musk and sandalwood settle into a powdery, creamy, woody softness, while black pepper leaves a faint spicy trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Voters call it mostly feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Bois 1920 Magia and Monotheme White Musk have a close profile.

Embrace - Rose Buds and Vanilla (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Vera Wang · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vera Wang Embrace - Rose Buds and Vanilla Eau de Toilette is a floral scent built on damask rose and rosebud, brightened by mandarin orange and softened by vanilla and sandalwood. It wears at moderate strength with weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and favour leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads as feminine. It opens fresh and fruity with damask rose, mandarin orange and rosebud. In the heart, cyclamen, magnolia and blue iris widen the floral side. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweetens it into a creamy, powdery wood. Parfums de Marly Palatine and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour have a close profile.

L'Odorat - Étude 1.5

8.2

Pentalogies · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Pentalogies L'Odorat - Étude 1.5 is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral notes against smoky, leathery ones. The top holds cyclamen, thyme, lavender and angelica seed, while the heart brings amber, coffee, amyris and ink. The base runs on papyrus, opoponax, leather, myrrh, vetiver and labdanum. The result reads spicy, woody and resinous, resting on an earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure not far behind. It leans slightly masculine but stays unisex. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Abysse

6.7

Noème · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Noème Abysse is a unisex scent where davana, nutmeg and cyclamen lead a fresh, floral and aquatic character over a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and fall works too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named settings. Some voters read it as feminine and others as masculine, so it leans neither way. It opens with Timbersilk™, davana and nutmeg, which give a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, cedar and hawthorn add a floral, powdery tone. The base of musk, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy woodiness. Parfums Christopher Colvmbvs and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

Le Rayon Vert

7.7

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Le Rayon Vert opens with bergamot, aldehydes and elemi resin and moves into a floral heart of gardenia, tuberose and Damask rose, in a unisex style. Its green and floral side is clear: hyacinth, clary sage and artemisia give a fresh start, then white flowers and rose take over the heart. In the base, Siam benzoin, tobacco, oakmoss and frankincense add a resinous, smoky and slightly animal warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its dense, characterful build, it suits anyone who likes florals set against deeper resinous and animal tones. Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Oud Douce Amère have a close profile.

Creative Collection - 5elements

8.0

Ramón Molvizar · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ramón Molvizar Creative Collection - 5elements is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. The top leans on cyclamen, black pepper and melon, with aniseed and nutmeg adding a spicy edge to the freshness. In the heart, jasmine and rose carry the floral side while patchouli and cedarwood ground it. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and oud leaves a sweet, resinous, faintly animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and it is mentioned most for nights out and evenings. Masculine is the leading character vote. Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) and Rasasi Oudh Al Abiyad have a close profile.

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge

7.3

Jacomo · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that leans towards winter and fall evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lemon and cardamom, a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley, sandalwood and cedarwood set a floral and woody backdrop. The base turns gourmand with praliné, vanilla and tonka bean, while musk, patchouli and frankincense pull that sweetness towards a powdery, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out, though spring and daytime wear also get votes. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance.

Vaniglia e Fichi (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Vaniglia e Fichi Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy gourmand with a spicy edge, made for women. It opens with leaves and orange for a light freshness. The heart sets a floral base of fig, jasmine, lilac and cyclamen, sweetened by tonka bean. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and white musk turn creamy and warm, while coniferous woods give the sweetness a faint woody balance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening or at the office. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Yves Rocher My Shiny Vanilla have a close profile.

Azzura

6.4

Azzaro · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Azzaro Azzura is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, softens into jasmine, rose and apricot, and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It sits closer to the skin than it projects, leaving a light trail rather than a strong one. There are too few season and occasion votes to say much about timing, but the fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear. The opening is led by citrus and green tones: bergamot, mandarin orange, cyclamen and blackcurrant. At the heart, jasmine and rose form a floral body, with apricot adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and sycamore maple settle the scent onto a woody, sweet footing. Paradis des Sens Xanadu and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Baby Girl

5.2

Clean · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Baby Girl is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, followed by the office. The top is lemon, orange and cyclamen, and the heart brings violet, heliotrope and lavender, with cinnamon adding a light touch of spice. Cedar and white musk sit underneath. Overall it reads fresh, citrusy, green and floral, with a sweet, powdery side.

Maybe Baby

5.5

Benefit · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Benefit Maybe Baby is a fresh, fruity women's scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for everyday, leisure and office hours, with night use in the background. It reads as feminine. It opens with apricot and white gingerlily. In the heart, bergamot, cyclamen and lychee keep it light and juicy. As it dries down, peach, white musk and Himalayan poppy leave a floral, powdery, sweet base, with synthetic and woody touches in the background.

Lapidus Woman

6.8

Ted Lapidus · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery touch; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn further behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens with bergamot and freesia, light and airy. Jasmine, orange blossom and cyclamen bring the floral heart forward. In the base, ambergris, patchouli, musk and vanilla close it on a sweet, powdery warmth.

Arcus

7.4

Amouage · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Arcus is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men that has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with lime, bergamot and fig leaf. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer of cyclamen, basil, geranium and lavender. The base settles on teakwood, patchouli and amber, with lychee adding a light fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with the office close behind. Khadlaj Shiyaaka (Blue) and Lattafa Ra'ed Luxe have a close profile.

Début (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfums DelRae Début Eau de Parfum is a fresh scent for women that pairs bergamot, green leaves and lime with a floral heart of linden blossom and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green leaves, lime and ylang-ylang, bright, citrusy and green from the first moment. In the heart, cyclamen, linden blossom and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vetiver and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground, with spicy and animal touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most votes go to leisure, daily wear and the office, with night out and evening drawing fewer. Light and clean, it reads as a daytime scent.

Oilily

6.8

Oilily · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Oilily pairs Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime with jasmine and lily of the valley, making a fresh, floral women's fragrance. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Citrus comes first, with mandarin and lime giving a lively opening. The heart is a green, slightly sweet floral bouquet of fruits, cyclamen, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, Java vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Colère d'Épices

7.0

Esteban · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Esteban Colère d'Épices is a unisex spice scent led by ginger and cardamom and deepened by clove. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office as well. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with ginger and cardamom, fresh and spicy. In the heart, clove, cyclamen and heliotrope bring floral and green touches that soften the spice. As it dries, musk, benzoin and amber sweeten it onto a woody, oriental base. Versace Crystal Noir and Montblanc Présence have a close profile.

Tamima / تميمة

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Tamima / تميمة is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. The top notes are kiwi, red currant, rhubarb and pink pepper, so it opens bright and fruity. In the heart, watermelon, cyclamen and jasmine bring a fresh floral feel. Musk, cedar and sandalwood in the base give it a woody, powdery footing, with the sweet and creamy sides staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters recommend it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most describe its character as feminine and modern.

Rose Wood | Blackcurrant | Cyclamen

7.3

Korres · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Korres Rose Wood | Blackcurrant | Cyclamen is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sets the fruity brightness of rose and blackcurrant against a woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens with rose, blackcurrant and pink grapefruit, fresh and slightly sharp. In the middle, rosewood, cyclamen, mint, lily and freesia take over, and the floral side is cooled by a green edge. It settles on white blossoms and woods, with sweet and spicy touches alongside. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear, the office and leisure time. Light and clean, it reads as a daytime scent.

Scent Bar 101

6.9

Scent Bar · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Scent Bar 101 is a unisex fragrance that centres on the green, fresh and lightly sweet side of fig, softened by a powdery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide, but the scent reads neither heavy nor faint. Being unisex, it is not tied to either gender. Superdry Neon Purple and Ariana Grande R.E.M. have a close profile. The top of cypress, herbs and fig leaf gives a green opening. In the heart, fig, jasmine, lavender and cyclamen strike a floral and fruity balance. In the base, coconut, sandalwood and almond milk bring a gourmand sweetness, while white musk and soft woods add a powdery softness.

Mood for a Dream Man

6.9

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Mood for a Dream Man is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, kept light with floral and green touches and leaning towards everyday wear. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with coriander, rosemary and bergamot, a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, spindrift and cyclamen add a floral, watery air. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and moss settles it on an earthy, woody footing, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges.