The Perfume Library

Jonquille de Nuit

7.3

Tom Ford · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Jonquille de Nuit is a green, floral unisex scent that pairs a fresh side with a powdery one; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with Egyptian violet leaf, bitter orange leaf, angelica seed and cyclamen. Narcissus absolute takes the heart, and in the dry-down mimosa, amber and iris sweeten it and settle it onto a powdery, woody base, with a faint spicy edge. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and night out, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Pierre de Lune and Gucci Tears of Iris have a close profile.

19 | Nineteen

7.1

Valjues · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Valjues 19 | Nineteen is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with cyclamen, seawater and orange blossom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Though it is unisex, voters lean towards calling it feminine. The top notes of cyclamen, seawater and orange blossom give a cool, aquatic freshness. In the heart, lily, iris and white blossoms turn the floral side soft and powdery. Peach sweetens the base slightly, while white musk and linen leave a clean, creamy finish. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Café Vert

7.1

Il Profvmo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Café Vert is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with a green freshness and a coffee base; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a cool, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, geranium and cyclamen add a floral, green touch. Coffee in the base closes it on a gourmand, lightly woody note, with a spicy trace alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine character. Roger & Gallet Thé Vert and Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria have a close profile.

Sculpture (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Nikos · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nikos Sculpture Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that leans towards easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The top opens fresh and fruity with freesia, peach, lemon and bergamot, while green notes and tarragon keep it crisp. The heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris gives a floral, slightly powdery body. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Lunatique

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Lunatique is a floral, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, easy to wear for leisure or for evenings out. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most call its character masculine or modern. Autumn and winter lead the seasons, while summer comes last. It opens with neroli, pink pepper and juniper for a spicy freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, pear and iris add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base settles on sandalwood, vetiver, leather and oud, giving a woody, smoky, leathery ground.

Mistero di Roma Donna

7.3

Laura Biagiotti · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Mistero di Roma Donna pairs the brightness of apple, grapefruit and mandarin orange with the sweet warmth of vanilla and myrrh, a fresh, gourmand scent for women that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with apple, grapefruit and mandarin orange, a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, cyclamen and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral touch, while aniseed and almond bring a sweet, lightly spicy tone. The base of vanilla, myrrh, musk, ambergris and sandalwood settles into a warm, woody, oriental sweetness. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Iceberg Fluid Woman have a close profile.

New West for Her (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aramis New West for Her is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent for women, suited to everyday spring and summer wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with calone, melon, plum and bergamot, a watery, fruity freshness softened by violet and peach. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a floral side while pine brings a green touch. Musk, cedar, amber and moss form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine is the character voted most, followed by modern. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Mülhens Sumatra Rain.

Nettuno

8.0

Mendittorosa · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Mendittorosa Nettuno is a unisex scent built around Thai ginger, pink pepper and rose, opening fresh and spicy before settling into a powdery, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening close behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit very near each other, so it leans comfortably both ways. It opens with ginger, pink pepper and nutmeg for a fresh, spicy lift, softened by cyclamen's floral touch. Rose sits in the heart. In the base, vetiver, white musk, leather, iris and benzoin dry down into a woody, creamy, powdery warmth.

Colors de Benetton Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Benetton · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that softens a fresh citrus and green-leaf opening with a floral heart and a sweet, woody base. Bergamot, lemon, lavender and green leaves give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, cyclamen, jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while cypress keeps that stage dry and green. The base of patchouli, coconut, vanilla and sandalwood turns sweeter and settles into a woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and most votes read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Nina Ricci Ricci-Club have a close profile.

D&G Feminine

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana D&G Feminine is a fresh, floral women's scent with a soft vanilla finish, best suited to everyday wear in spring and fall; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn easily by day and at the office. Its character reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. It opens with a bright fruity freshness from tangerine and yuzu. The heart leans on cyclamen, water lily, lily and green pear, with ozone lightening the flowers. The base of cashmere wood, sandalwood, musk and vanilla closes it on a powdery, creamy sweetness.

Green Tea Summer

7.2

Elizabeth Arden · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer is a fresh, citrusy and green feminine scent that has been discontinued, built around the light, airy feel of summer days. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades early. Most voters pick summer, with spring second. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Most voters call it feminine, though it also reads as modern. Bergamot, lemon and tangerine open with a bright citrus. In the heart, water lily, cyclamen and rose lean the scent floral and lightly fruity. Crystallised moss, amber and musk in the base soften the freshness and leave a calm finish. L'Erbolario Verbena and L'Erbolario Primaverde have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - Light Clouds

6.5

Moschino · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - Light Clouds is a fresh, citrusy floral with aquatic and fruity touches, leaving a light, easygoing impression for everyday wear. It opens with cyclamen and peach: the peach adds a fruity sweetness, the cyclamen a clean freshness. At the heart, rose, lotus and jasmine bring out the floral side. Musk, ambrette and cedar in the base settle it onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. It is marketed to women and reads as feminine. Davidoff Cool Water Tender Sea Rose and Gabriela Sabatini Happy Life have a close profile.

By Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana By Woman Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the brightness of clementine, bergamot and lily of the valley against the sweet warmth of vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, floral and lightly fruity with clementine, bergamot, cyclamen and lily of the valley. In the heart, vanilla and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The base brings vanilla together with cedarwood, musk and coffee, leaving a gourmand, woody and powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and few choose summer. Night out and evening lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Twice

6.6

Iceberg · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Twice is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, freesia and peach and moves into orchid and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Aldehydes and lily of the valley carry the freshness in the top, backed by citrus and green accords. In the heart, rose, jasmine, gardenia and orris root form a floral core. The base sweetens with honey and amber, while musk, sandalwood and cedar add a woody footing. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) and Montana Suggestion Eau d'Or have a close profile.

Ombrella Crash

7.0

Jacques Zolty · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Zolty Ombrella Crash is a fresh, aquatic and fruity unisex scent that opens with rhubarb, kiwi and pink pepper and moves into watermelon and marine notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters also choosing it for the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Rhubarb, kiwi and pink pepper give a bright start. In the heart, cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while watermelon sweetness, coral and marine notes keep it watery. Sandalwood, musk and lemon tree leave it calm and clean at the base. Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice and Ajmal Blu have a close profile.

Green Tea Citron Freesia

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Citron Freesia is a fresh, light women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, led by green tea and citrus. It opens with green tea, Indian lemon grass, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange for a crisp, citrusy start. In the heart, freesia, cyclamen and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral touch, while black pepper brings a slight liveliness. The base of musk, silver birch and maté absolute dries down clean and green. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, though many also see it as modern. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer and Altaia Wonder of You have a close profile.

Lightscape

7.0

Ulrich Lang · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ulrich Lang Lightscape is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, green trio of galbanum, Sicilian lemon and violet leaf. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily and office settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Slightly more voters read it as feminine, though a good share call it masculine. The green, citrusy freshness of the top gives way to a powdery floral heart of violet, cyclamen, iris and rose, with cedarwood adding a dry, woody edge. In the base, tonka bean brings a light sweetness, while musk and cashmere wood form a soft foundation.

Ice Touch Woman (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Mexx · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mexx Ice Touch Woman is a cool, fruity women's fragrance led by citrus, blueberry and aquatic notes. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with some picking it for the office. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Mexx Ice Touch Woman (2006) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile. The top holds citrus, blueberry, aquatic notes and pink pepper, which set the fresh, watery tone. In the heart, cyclamen, mint, coriander and orange blossom add a floral, slightly spicy turn. The base of cedar, raspberry, amber and musk finishes on a woody, lightly sweet footing.

Kiton Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Kiton · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kiton Black Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy and green opening against a floral, spicy and leathery depth. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters point to fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too; it suits daily wear and evenings, and voters also place it at work and in leisure time. Its character reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern and others classic. Lemon, bergamot, violet leaf and red berries give a bright start. Cyclamen, cardamom, cedar and violet then add a soft floral and spicy heart. In the base, tonka bean, leather, vetiver and amber dry down into a sweet, woody warmth.

Neon Rose

6.6

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floral Street Neon Rose is a unisex scent built on peach nectar, pear and bergamot, fresh and fruity with a floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. As a whole it smells fresh and sweet, a fruit-and-flower blend. Peach nectar and pear bring a soft sweetness, while bergamot and blackcurrant lift it. Egyptian jasmine and apple blossom carry the floral side, galbanum and angelica add a green edge, and white cedarwood and amber leave a light warmth underneath. Marc Jacobs Pear and Matthew Williamson Lotus have a close profile.

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 opens with bitter orange, pear sorbet and neroli, a fresh, floral summer scent that has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead at first, with bitter orange and neroli softened by pear sorbet. The heart of jasmine sambac, orange blossom, ginger and cyclamen adds a floral, lightly spiced green touch. Musk, vanilla and blond woods sweeten the base and dry it down powdery. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits office and daily wear. Most call it feminine. Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2011 and Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme have a close profile.

Mon Numéro 9

7.6

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 9 opens with coriander, cardamom and citron and dries down on patchouli and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as genuinely in between. The top is citrusy, spicy and clean, with coriander, cardamom, citron and lemon petitgrain. In the heart, cyclamen, shiso leaf and Turkish rose add a soft floral, green touch. Patchouli, vetiver and myrrh ground it in a woody base. Clarins Eau Dynamisante and Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé / Thé Fantaisie have a close profile.

Mimosa

7.3

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Eaux Primordiales Mimosa is a fresh, floral scent that sets citrus brightness against a powdery, creamy softness, and it leans towards women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. The top is aldehydes, bergamot, neroli and cyclamen, bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom carry it into floral territory. The base of mimosa, ambroxan and white musk leaves it sweet, powdery and creamy.

Breeze

7.6

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Pride Breeze is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that settles into a woody, creamy base, and it suits daytime and warmer seasons best. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, sport, leisure and business all get similar shares of votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, feminine and modern lead the votes. The top is bergamot, cardamom and frankincense, with bergamot and cardamom keeping the opening bright and lightly spiced. The heart of cyclamen and lily of the valley adds a soft floral touch. Cedarwood, musk and sandalwood then settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Dunhill Century and Zara Fresh Sandalwood have a close profile.