The Perfume Library

Bloomtea

6.5

Hermetica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermetica Bloomtea is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around green tea, Damask rose absolute and white musk, leaning towards spring and summer days. The top opens with clary sage, white lavender and green tea, fresh with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, pear, geranium and heliotrope add a floral, fruity sweetness. Moss, white musk and tonka bean close it on a soft, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Ojar Solar Flair and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Noire

7.4

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Noire is a gourmand floral for women, setting rose against blackberry and liquorice sweetness, with leather and black tea adding a dry edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer sit well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Damask rose absolute and rose lead the scent; blackberry adds a fruity sweetness, and tonka bean and liquorice bring a soft, gourmand warmth. Leather and black tea pull that sweetness towards a dry, slightly powdery tone. Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne L'Essentiel and Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic have a close profile.

No Way to Say Goodbye (Perfume)

7.3

Lush · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush No Way to Say Goodbye is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around damask rose and blackcurrant absolute. Damask rose and damask rose absolute form a floral backbone, while litsea cubeba adds a citrusy lift and blackcurrant absolute brings a juicy, fruity edge. Siam benzoin softens it with sweetness and a gourmand touch, keeping the whole balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily and leisure wear. Byredo Young Rose and Dior Miss Dior Rose N'Roses have a close profile.

American Pharaoh

6.4

Folkwinds · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds American Pharaoh is a unisex scent that weighs a sweet, fruity body down with smoky, animalic and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody, creamy and smoky tones alongside. The notes are Mexican vanilla, Virginia tobacco absolute, cherry wine absolute, Damask rose absolute and chili. Muskrat and Mongolian deer musk add an animal warmth, while ambergris and sandalwood pull it toward a creamy, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The overall rating is moderate, and value for money is not scored highly. It is a dense, dark-leaning scent that can sit on men and women alike. Folkwinds American Pharaoh II and Folkwinds Roses are red, Cherries are… red. have a close profile.

Encens Chypre

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre is a unisex chypre that moves from a bright, green citrus opening into a resinous, smoky and animalic base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, lime, peach and clary sage give the top a bright start. In the heart, Damask rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orris build a full floral body. The base brings frankincense, Malayan oud, tobacco, oakmoss and civet, leaving an earthy, smoky chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so read this with caution. Its dense, resinous build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Sultan Pasha Attars Le Rayon Vert and Sospiro Vivace have a close profile.

Rosa Antiqua

7.0

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

ānti Rosa Antiqua is a fresh, green floral that balances fruity sweetness against a woody base, and it is unisex in character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the low number of votes means those figures should be read with caution. No clear season or occasion stands out, so it suits quiet everyday wear close to the skin. It opens with blackcurrant, which brings the fruity, sweet side forward. The heart pairs Damask rose absolute with cashmeran, the rose softened by the fresh and green accords. Olive oil and birch in the base leave a woody finish. Miller Harris Rose Silence and Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis have a close profile.

Black Huszar

8.0

Terra Hungaria · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Terra Hungaria Black Huszar is a unisex fragrance with a leathery, woody and resinous character, softened by spice and floral notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of voters is small, so these figures are tentative. There is no season or occasion vote to lean on, so it is hard to say where it fits best; as a unisex scent it reads comfortably on both men and women. The top opens fresh and spicy with Russian sage, Provençal lavender, Guatemala cardamom and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, oud, leather, tobacco and Damask rose absolute come forward, while raspberry and iris add a soft, slightly fruity floral touch. The base of Tolu balm, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down sweet, warm and resinous.

Qessence

7.5

Missala · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Missala Qessence is a spicy, powdery chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings and is voted a women's perfume. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with cinnamon, saffron, coriander and orange for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine, Damask rose absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery face. The base of oakmoss, patchouli, oud and vanilla settles into a woody, smoky, slightly sweet ground. Jean Patou Sublime and Amouage Lyric Woman have a close profile.

Rêve Narcotique

8.7

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique is a dense, sweet and animalic unisex floral, pairing the creamy weight of gardenia and tuberose with the warmth of honey and resins. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, a full and warm scent. It opens on a floral cloud of gardenia, ylang-ylang, tuberose and heliotrope. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac, honey, nutmeg and Damask rose come forward, with black caraway adding spice. The base leaves an animalic, resinous depth from civet, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood, tolu balm and ambergris. Zoologist Bee and Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit have a close profile.

Chypre Chrysantheme

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Chrysantheme is a unisex chypre that sets lemon, jasmine and rose against a base of oakmoss, patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high. It is written for men and women alike, without a gender lean. It opens with the freshness of lemon, bergamot and lime, softened by jasmine and rose. The heart brings hyacinth, lily of the valley, chrysanthemum and honey forward. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla dominate, while sandalwood and musk give it an earthy, animalic, powdery chypre character. Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse and Truffe Blanche have a close profile.

Turath

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Turath is a dense floral-oriental unisex perfume with a sweet, resinous, woody and slightly animalic character. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it lasts a long time. Sillage is rated good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are not definitive. It reads unisex, and its richness suits cooler weather. Taif rose, damask rose, jasmine and tuberose build the floral core. Indian and Indonesian oud, benzoin, labdanum and ambergris add a resinous, leathery, woody weight, while peach pushes the sweetness in a fruity direction. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Ensar Oud Oud Ahmad Phase VII have a close profile.

Solution No. 3

7.3

Off-White · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Off-White Solution No. 3 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of blackcurrant, pear and pink pepper with damask rose absolute and a powdery musk base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, there is nothing firm to say about when to wear it; being unisex, it sits comfortably on anyone. The opening is led by the sweet, fresh fruit of blackcurrant and pear, with pink pepper adding a light sharpness. In the heart, damask rose absolute and ambrette bring a soft floral note. The base of powdery notes, musk and ambroxan settles the scent into a creamy, woody warmth.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss

3.7

Valentino · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss is a sweet, creamy, gourmand perfume aimed at women. It opens with milky notes that give it a soft, creamy start. In the heart, damask rose absolute adds a floral touch inside the sweetness. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, while the synthetic and spicy accords support the gourmand structure from the background. Its longevity is rated weak, though that view rests on only a few votes, and the overall rating is middling. There are too few votes to say which season or occasion it suits, but the sweet, creamy build leans towards feminine wear. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Caramel Crush and Azzaro The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense have a close profile.

Au Crépuscule de Lavande

7.1

DSH Perfumes · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

DSH Perfumes Au Crépuscule de Lavande sets a floral, green lavender on a sweet, resinous base; it is made for women, though voters read its character as almost equally feminine and masculine. Voters place it mostly in leisure and evening wear, with daily, night-out and business use trailing behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The top is French lavender, bergamot and blackberry, with immortelle and aldehydes adding a dry, bright edge. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, sweet violet and beeswax bring a soft floral note. The base of Tolu balm, vanilla absolute and tobacco absolute, joined by brown oakmoss, turns it sweeter, resinous and earthy.

Pure for Women (2015)

6.1

Esprit · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Esprit Pure for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, basil and pear, a light and slightly fruity start. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, heliotrope and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and green tones keep it airy. The base of cypress absolute, musk and benzoin dries down creamy and soft. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and also works for leisure time. It is a feminine scent.

Rosa Fiorita

6.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Rosa Fiorita is a unisex floral that opens with honey and damask rose absolute, with iris and May rose in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters, though the number of votes is small, so that impression is not firm. It is not tied to one gender and suits anyone who likes rose and white florals. The top pairs honey with damask rose absolute for a sweet, fruity rose. In the heart, iris, lily of the valley and May rose push it toward powdery, green and creamy, while geranium in the base leaves a fresh, lightly spicy trail. Cartier L'Envol (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Honour Woman (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

The Colour of Pomegranate

7.0

Moth and Rabbit · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit The Colour of Pomegranate is a unisex scent that takes a fresh, floral line and sharpens it with green, spicy and resinous touches, suiting evenings and leisure time. It opens with citrus, blackcurrant and pomegranate, while soapy notes set this fruity freshness on a clean footing. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, white blossoms and black pepper come together, and elemi and frankincense resins add a smoky depth. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, gaiac wood and white musk leaves a woody, resinous and soft trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming the room. Voters pick evening most often, followed by leisure and night out. Its unisex build sits comfortably on both men and women. Project Renegades Mark Buxton and Rochas L'Homme Aromatic Touch have a close profile.

Night Dose

7.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vertus Night Dose is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, spicy, woody oriental line over a floral and fruity body. The top is saffron, grape, mirabelle plum and apple, so the fruit comes first. In the heart, damask rose absolute, jasmine, heliotrope and peach add a soft, powdery, creamy floral feel. The base of tonka bean, cedar, tobacco and amber closes it with a sweet, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, suited to both men and women. Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) and Gritti Alexandra have a close profile.

Légende de Saba

7.6

Reine de Saba · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Reine de Saba Légende de Saba is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then moves into a spicy, resinous and woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the lasting power high. There are no season or occasion votes, so the clearest thing to say is that it sits comfortably on men and women alike. The sample of ratings is still small, so these impressions are not settled. The top notes are clove, geranium and caraway, giving spice and greenery up front. In the heart, damask rose absolute, myrrh and fir balsam add a floral, resinous weight. The base of cashmeran, amber, leather, cedar and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and earthy ground.

Rose Vert

6.7

DSH Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DSH Perfumes Rose Vert is a fresh, green chypre for women that sets roses against citrus notes, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood. The top holds citrus notes, while the heart gathers Moroccan rose absolute, Rosa centifolia absolute, Bulgarian and Turkish rose otto, damask rose absolute and Bulgarian rose absolute. Rose sits at the centre of the floral accord, lightened by a green, citrusy freshness. In the base, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood give it a woody, earthy footing. Creed Feuilles Vertes and Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water have a close profile.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Caramel Crush

4.8

Valentino · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Caramel Crush is a sweet, creamy, gourmand women's perfume. It opens on caramel, while damask rose absolute in the heart softens that sweetness with a floral touch. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, so the scent settles into a rich, creamy sweetness. The synthetic accord gives the sugary structure a bright edge. Gourmand lovers may find it worth a closer look; Gritti Sweet Vanilla and Jousset Parfums Crème Brûlée have a close profile.

Lucky Duck

7.9

Heymountain Cosmetics

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heymountain Cosmetics Lucky Duck opens with honey pomelo and grapefruit, softens into tonka bean and Damask rose, and reads as a fresh, sweet scent made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. The fresh, citrusy build gives it an easy, everyday feel. It opens with a bright, lightly honeyed citrus from the pomelo and grapefruit. In the heart, tonka bean absolute and Damask rose absolute add a floral, sweet softness. In the base, vanilla absolute and musk settle it into a warm, smooth sweetness, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Dior Rouge Trafalgar and Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau have a close profile.

Safran Musc

8.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez Safran Musc is a unisex scent built around saffron and musk, where a fresh floral side meets spicy, resinous warmth. The notes read as a single whole: saffron, damask rose absolute and orange blossom form a floral backbone, while suede and frankincense resin add a leathery, resinous depth. Nagarmotha and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody base, and the musk ties everything together with a sweet, powdery, creamy softness. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. Tom Ford White Suede (Eau de Parfum) and Prada Double Dare have a close profile.

AM

6.8

Fragrance Du Bois · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois AM is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and spice and moves toward a resinous, smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning to one side. Italian orange, thyme and saffron lead the top. In the heart, elemi resin, labdanum, cedarwood and damask rose absolute take over. The base of vanilla, oud and patchouli softens and deepens it. The green, floral freshness of the opening gives way to a warm, smoky wood. Its profile is close to Chapel Factory Heresy and Santa Eulalia 175.