The Perfume Library

Mirto di Panarea

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a salty, aquatic feel, suited to summer and spring days. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, myrtle and basil. In the heart, Damask rose absolute and jasmine absolute add a soft floral note while the sea breeze keeps the aquatic mood. Virginia cedar, juniper and amber form a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre built on petitgrain, violet leaf and jasmine absolute, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with petitgrain, violet leaf and bergamot, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and damask rose absolute soften the floral side. Patchouli and moss in the base complete the chypre structure, and a powdery feel comes forward as it dries. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads feminine, with a classic streak. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Toilette and Comme une Evidence Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Rose Chérie

7.9

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Rose Chérie is a floral perfume that shows the fresh, sweet and powdery side of rose, best suited to spring and relaxed daytime wear. Rose carries the scent: Damask rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and Damask rose water form the floral core. Violet adds a powdery softness, raspberry a fruity sweetness, and almond a creamy roundness. Together it reads as a fresh, sweet and gentle rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Half of voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Those after a close profile could look at Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Poiray Parisian Rose.

Miss Dior Rose N'Roses (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Miss Dior Rose N'Roses Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by Damask rose and Grasse rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft, quiet trail. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top is dominated by Damask rose and Grasse rose. In the heart, Italian mandarin orange, bergamot zest and geranium add a citrusy freshness. White musk in the base settles the scent into something powdery and lightly sweet. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) (2016) have a close profile.

Springtime in a Park

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park opens with bergamot, pear and blackcurrant and carries rose and lily of the valley at its heart, a fresh, floral unisex scent. The top notes of bergamot, pear and blackcurrant give a fruity freshness. In the heart, damask rose absolute, lily of the valley and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute bring the floral side forward. Vanilla, ambrox and musk soften the base and add a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead. It reads mostly feminine, though it is unisex.

Begum

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Begum is a powdery, sweet floral built around Bulgarian rose, lilac and jasmine sambac absolute, warming into vanilla and amber. It opens bright with lemon and bergamot, while red berries and freesia add a soft, fruity touch. The heart is dominated by roses, lilac and jasmine, with ylang-ylang and Florentine iris making it powdery and creamy. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla and amber form a woody, sweet, oriental floor. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Damarose and Xerjoff Elle have a close profile.

Café Tuberosa

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Café Tuberosa is a floral, gourmand unisex scent in which creamy tuberose is softened by espresso and cocoa. Café Tuberosa lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out; voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with cardamom, mandarin and bergamot, giving a spicy brightness. In the heart, espresso, tuberose and Damask rose absolute lead, with the floral side staying creamy and sweet. The base of cocoa absolute, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla closes it with gourmand warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Vanille Couture and Parfums d'Elmar Kaya have a close profile.

Sì (2023) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2023) Eau de Parfum Intense is a floral, fruity scent that ties blackcurrant nectar and Damask rose absolute to the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and office wear too. It reads mainly feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with blackcurrant nectar and Indian black tea, the fruit's sweetness checked by the tea's slightly dry edge. In the heart, davana and Damask rose absolute add a full floral body. The base settles into creamy, powdery vanilla, with Indonesian patchouli adding a spicy depth. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Rose de Taif (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Rose de Taif Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a rose-led floral with a sweet, slightly spicy and green edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is common too. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Lemon, geranium and nutmeg give the top a bright, lightly spicy start. Taif rose takes the heart, and musk with damask rose absolute softens and sweetens the base. Green and oriental shades stay in the background.

Damarose

8.0

Xerjoff · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Damarose is a fresh, powdery floral built around damask rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It sits evenly across leisure, night out, evening and daily wear, and works for business too. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and a quarter call it classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, red fruits and freesia, a fresh and fruity first impression. In the heart the roses soften with iris and lily of the valley into a powdery bouquet. The base turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, amber and musk, over a woody floor of sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli.

Rose Goldea

7.3

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Rose Goldea is a fresh, floral rose with a light fruity edge and a powdery, creamy softness, and it reads as a feminine scent. It opens with pomegranate, rose and musk, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, damask rose absolute and jasminum grandiflorum absolute form the floral core. Musk, sandalwood and Omani white frankincense sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it feminine. Its profile is close to that of Lovely Laura and Rose Kabuki.

Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, with some votes for business and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. The notes come together as a single layer: damask rose absolute and bergamot give a floral start, and pink pepper adds spice. Benzoin sweetens it into a gourmand warmth, while cedar, amyris, gaiac wood and patchouli build a woody, slightly powdery base.

Rose Silence

7.5

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Rose Silence is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that sets rose against a soft, creamy backdrop. Mandarin orange and blackcurrant open with a fruity brightness. Damask rose absolute takes the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli and Kashmiri musk then soften it into a sweet, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex.

Rose Kashmirie (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Kashmirie Eau de Parfum is a spiced, sweetened rose that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, coriander and Sicilian bergamot framing the Bulgarian rose in a lightly spicy glow. The heart brings Damask rose absolute, Chinese peony and myrrh, which adds some weight. In the dry-down, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Safran Troublant and Seta share a close profile.

Rôses Berberanza

7.5

Lancôme · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Rôses Berberanza is a sweet, spicy rose suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads feminine, with some voters finding it classic or modern. Damask rose and damask rose absolute sit at the centre, brightened by saffron, spices and mandarin orange. Bourbon vanilla, oud, pistachio and raspberry sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth. The overall impression is floral, fruity and oriental.

Nocturnal Poetry

7.9

Prin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Nocturnal Poetry is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting floral and animal sides next to each other. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night out are the occasions it is picked for most. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and damask rose absolute lay a floral base, while tobacco and hay absolute, leather, cumin and coffee pull it towards a spicy, earthy tone. Beeswax, frankincense, myrrh and oud add a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace.

Idôle Peach 'N Roses

6.2

Lancôme · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle Peach 'N Roses is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a powdery touch, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. In character votes, feminine leads and modern comes second. It opens with red berries bringing freshness and sweetness. In the heart, Peach Alcoholate Orpur™ keeps the fruity softness going, and damask rose absolute brings the floral side forward in the base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Pop and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa have a close profile.

101 Rose Pois de Senteur Cèdre Blanc / 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Patchouli

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bon Parfumeur 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Cèdre Blanc / 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Patchouli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Bergamot, cardamom and lavender open it brightly. Sweet pea, damask rose and lily of the valley form the heart, and musk, white cedar and patchouli settle it into a soft, woody, powdery base with green and sweet touches.

Red Shoes

6.8

Jacques Fath · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacques Fath Red Shoes is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance led by blackcurrant, grapefruit and Damask rose absolute. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, grapefruit, aldehydes and red berries. In the heart, Damask rose absolute meets geranium, pink pepper and ginger, adding a green, spicy edge. The base of musk, patchouli and cashmere wood settles the scent onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Over half of voters find it feminine, with many also calling it modern. Mercedes-Benz Sign and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Habanos

7.9

Royal Crown

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Habanos is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that pairs tobacco and sandalwood with rose, iris and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though its floral side leads some to find it feminine. It opens with ylang-ylang, saffron and tobacco, lifted by lime. The heart is led by Damask rose, iris and patchouli, with tuberose and galbanum adding floral and green touches. The base of Mysore sandalwood, tobacco absolute, vanilla and ambergris settles into a powdery, resinous, leathery warmth. Comme des Garçons Daphne and Caron Tabac Blond have a close profile.

Néroli Hasbaya

8.1

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Materi Néroli Hasbaya is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and sweet florals on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer a less common pick. It is placed most often in the evening and on nights out, followed by leisure time. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. Neroli, pistachio and bitter almond open it fresh with a faint gourmand edge. In the heart, damask rose absolute and orange blossom absolute add floral warmth. Musk, Indian sandalwood and Peru balsam then settle it into a woody, creamy, sweet base. Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama and Prada Infusion d'Amande have a close profile.

Sine More

7.0

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue

6.9

Kenzo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue is a sweet floral with a spicy, powdery warmth and a clearly feminine character. It opens with saffron, which brings a spicy edge. Damask rose absolute and orange blossom form the floral heart, while vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and soften it into something powdery, woody and slightly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It is worn across daytime, work and evening, and most voters read it as feminine.

Rose Star

6.7

Dior · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Rose Star is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance that pairs damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute with pear, lychee and raspberry. The rose leads and the fruit sweetens it: pear and lychee add freshness, while raspberry leaves a softer sweetness. Sichuan pepper and the spicy notes give that sweetness a slight edge, and honey and musk add a warm depth. The accords also carry a faintly synthetic sheen. Most voters pick spring, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include Hermès Tutti Twilly d'Hermès and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris.