The Perfume Library

Icon pour Femme

7.3

Dsquared² · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² Icon pour Femme is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens on blackcurrant, mandarin orange and pink pepper before settling into vanilla and sandalwood. The top is blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pink pepper and lemon, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, praliné and salty notes give the floral core a gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk rests the scent on a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these are only a rough guide. It is classed as feminine, suiting those who want something fresh, sweet and lightly gourmand. The Dua Brand Idol Femme and Caia Le Soir have a close profile.

Souffle Intime

7.1

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Paul Emilien Souffle Intime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and resinous depth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen mostly for autumn, winter and spring, far less for summer, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top notes of aldehydes, pink pepper, orange and mandarin open bright. The heart builds a floral frame of iris, jasmine, rose and violet, softened by cinnamon and peach into something spicy and fruity. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk, sweet and woody.

Emperor's Court

8.2

Dixit & Zak · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dixit & Zak Emperor's Court opens with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and bergamot over a heavy base of oud, amber and resins, a floral and spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The heart holds ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine, Turkish rose and Indian spices, with the flowers resting on a sweet, creamy footing. In the base, Assam oud, labdanum, frankincense, vanilla and ambergris lead, and the scent settles into something woody, resinous and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the main occasions. More voters call it masculine, but a good share see it as feminine. Rogue Derviche and Xerjoff Alexandria III have a close profile.

Borneo 3000 (Pure Parfum)

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Borneo 3000 is a sweet, resinous unisex perfume that pairs oud with floral and fruity notes. Pink pepper, gardenia, strawberry and honey come first, then ylang-ylang, mimosa and violet carry the floral side through the heart while Borneo and Sumatran oud gain weight behind them. The base settles on Burmese oud, Timor sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and ambergris, giving it an animalic, woody and sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find the sillage good, though few have rated it. With its dense, oriental character it suits cooler weather and evenings best. It is described as unisex. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Roos & Roos Oud Vibration have a close profile.

Lily

7.2

Floris · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floris Lily is a unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear, a fresh, green fragrance softened by white florals. It opens with white tea and dew drop, then moves into a floral heart of Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine. Cedarwood and musk stay low underneath, setting the flowers on a soft, clean base. The overall impression is fresh, green and floral, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office wear, while evening and night out come well behind. Jardin Bohème Fleurs d'Innocence and Savour Bells In May have a close profile.

Flower No.1

7.2

Perfumer H

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Flower No.1 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets Egyptian jasmine, Indian tuberose and Turkish rose beside citrus and sandalwood. Italian bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while orange blossom and the white florals add a creamy, sweet layer on top. Bourbon vanilla, musk and cashmeran leave a soft, lightly woody warmth underneath. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters recommend it most for spring and fall, lean towards leisure and evening wear, and most read it as feminine, with classic next. Its profile is close to Initio Atomic Rose and Tauer Perfumes L'Eau.

White Peacock Lily

6.9

D.S. & Durga · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga White Peacock Lily is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance in which citrus and green notes gather around a powdery lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with oleander, cabreuva and grapefruit, a cool, green and citrusy start. The heart brings white lily, violet and Egyptian jasmine forward, giving a floral, powdery face. In the base, vanilla, mist note and ambrette seed soften it, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and night-out wear, with daily and evening use close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to Guerlain Promenade des Anglais and Pierre de Velay No. 16.

Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.03 - Stardust (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

MiN New York · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.03 - Stardust Eau de Parfum is a powdery, floral unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it classic or masculine. It opens with violet, aldehydes and carnation, then a floral heart of Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Tunisian orange blossom. The base of tonka bean, oakmoss and musk keeps it sweet, powdery and creamy, with green and spicy touches in the background.

Interplay Extrait (Parfum Extract)

8.3

Alexandria Fragrances · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around Egyptian jasmine, saffron and bitter almond. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression: jasmine and saffron give a spicy warmth, while bitter almond pulls the scent toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Cedar, woods and musk lay a woody, resinous floor beneath it, and ambergris softens the oriental feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits easily on anyone. Its dense, rich build suits cooler weather best. Jo Milano Game of Spades Rouge and MAD Parfumeur Rouge have a close profile.

Emery

7.5

Xerjoff

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff Emery is a sweet, spicy floral that opens on Bulgarian rose, bergamot and geranium; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens fresh and floral with rose, bergamot and geranium. The heart brings clove, pink pepper, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine, with rum absolute sweetening that stage. The base of vetiver, oud, vanilla, white musk and gaiac wood settles it onto a woody, soft footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who voted. With its spice, sweetness and oud, it reads as a rich fragrance that leaves a clear trail.

Beautiful Eden (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Betty Barclay · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Beautiful Eden Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear the main occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and pear for a fruity freshness. The heart of peony, lily of the valley and Egyptian jasmine makes it floral. In the base, cedarwood and sandalwood give a woody footing, and vanilla settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. s.Oliver Outstanding Women and Adidas Get Comfy have a close profile.

Carme'

7.3

Mine Perfume Lab · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Mine Perfume Lab Carme' is a unisex scent that opens with mint, bitter almond and saffron and deepens into tobacco and cedarwood. Mint gives the opening a fresh coolness, while bitter almond and saffron add a sweet, spicy layer on top. In the heart, tobacco, Egyptian jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and woody notes remain in the base. The overall impression sits between fresh and sweet, with an oriental, slightly synthetic character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Ruby Edition and Lattafa Asad.

Infini Rose

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Alhambra Infini Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs Turkish and Bulgarian rose with Egyptian jasmine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear, though some also choose it for daytime and the office. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. It opens with bergamot, hedione and pink pepper, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart the roses and jasmine bring the floral side forward, and the base of Bourbon vanilla and amber sweetens it and finishes it with an oriental warmth. Green and woody tones stay in the background. French Avenue Rose Explosion and Lattafa Amethyst have a close profile.

Love Dungeon

7.5

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Love Dungeon is a unisex scent that sets a bright start of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla, brown sugar and raspberry, with floral and citrus tones resting on a gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter, fall and spring, and fewer choose summer. Leisure, evening and night-out wear lead the votes. Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Morrocan orange blossom form a floral frame, while cinnamon, caraway and pink pepper add spice. Bourbon vanilla, brown sugar and raspberry bring a sweet, fruity softness. Sandalwood, labdanum and musk leave a warm, oriental trail beneath. Boadicea the Victorious Love Poison and Givenchy Amarige Mariage have a close profile.

Don't Tell Jasmine

6.8

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Don't Tell Jasmine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with lemon and Kir cocktail before moving to Egyptian jasmine and camellia. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a hint rather than a firm measure. It is unisex and sits comfortably on anyone. The top notes of lemon and Kir cocktail give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and camellia bring a floral, green character, with the spicy accord adding a faint edge behind them. Musk in the base softens everything and adds a slightly animal warmth.

Holiday

7.3

House of Sillage · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Sillage Holiday is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around blood orange, blackcurrant and Egyptian jasmine. It opens bright and fruity with blood orange, orange, mandarin orange and blackcurrant. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, rose and peach add a soft floral side, while a green, lightly sweet edge comes through. The base settles on Haitian vetiver, musk and cedar, giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated them. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business and evening also getting votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Creed Aventus for Her and Michael Kors pour Femme have a close profile.

Jasmin Satin

7.3

Maison Rebatchi · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Rebatchi Jasmin Satin is a fresh, creamy and lightly sweet floral built around jasmine, described as unisex. It opens with rosewood and gardenia leaf, and the heart brings Egyptian jasmine, Indian jasmine sambac, orange blossom and lily. Wild peach adds a soft fruity touch to the flowers. In the base, Virginia cedar, sand, musk and white amber settle the scent into a clean, smooth finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun have a close profile.

Rose Imaginaire

6.0

Roger & Gallet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Rose Imaginaire is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance suited to daytime, leisure and the office, for anyone who wants a light floral touch. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Italian woodland strawberry, which pair citrus with a sweet fruitiness. In the heart, Egyptian violet leaf and Egyptian jasmine add a green, floral note. Australian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli rest underneath, giving the scent a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business, and less often for sport. It reads as feminine. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine and The Maker Wild have a close profile.

Lesedi La Rona VI (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Graff · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Graff Lesedi La Rona VI Eau de Parfum is an oriental fragrance for women, pairing a floral, sweet character with the warmth of spice and oud. It opens with orchid, clove and blackberry, where fruity sweetness is held in check by spice. In the heart, pink pepper, Egyptian jasmine and orange blossom bring the floral side forward. The base of Indian oud and vanilla turns it creamy, woody and faintly leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. Its rich, warm build suits cooler weather best. Nishane Nefs and Xerjoff Soprano have a close profile.

Pompeii

7.0

Anima Mundi · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anima Mundi Pompeii is a fresh, green fougère where bright citrus and spice give way to a woody, resinous and softly sweet base. It opens with Moroccan orange, Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and lime, with cinnamon and Tunisian rosemary adding a spicy, green edge. The heart brings geranium, Egyptian jasmine, cedarwood and coriander, balancing floral and woody tones. In the base, sandalwood, amber and vanilla smooth it out and sweeten it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, while winter plays a minor part. It leans towards leisure, business and everyday wear. Although it is marketed as feminine, most voters read it as masculine.

Hémisphère Sud

6.7

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Hémisphère Sud is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions that lead are leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The top opens with Indian black pepper, pink pepper and Brazilian orange, giving a spicy, fruity brightness. Egyptian jasmine, Egyptian white lotus and Chinese peony form the heart, with an aquatic accord cooling the florets. The base of patchouli, vanilla, musk and amber settles into a soft, sweet finish.

Freak Scarab

7.1

Illamasqua · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Illamasqua Freak Scarab is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, setting fresh florals and fruit against a sweet, spicy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few people have voted. Voters pick it mostly for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure time. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top opens fresh and floral with blood orange, neroli absolute and ylang-ylang. Egyptian jasmine, honeysuckle and queen-of-the-night move forward in the heart. Plum compote sweetens the base, while aniseed, leather and moss push it towards a spicy, oriental feel.

Daliflor

6.4

Salvador Dali · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Daliflor is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens fresh, green and floral with vervain, white rose and mandarin orange. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall also possible. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings out. Vervain, white rose, mandarin orange, violet and grapefruit make up the bright citrus-floral top. In the heart, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose bring the floral side forward. Mysore sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten and soften the base, leaving a powdery, woody, lightly spicy chypre feel. Caron Nocturnes and Le Galion Sortilège have a close profile.

Aura Celeste

6.1

Vivamor Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Vivamor Parfums Aura Celeste is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with sweet spice, and it suits fall and winter, leisure hours and evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also fits the office and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with Florida grapefruit, Spanish lemon and Calabrian bergamot in a fresh, sharp citrus layer. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Brazilian rosewood, Guatemala cardamom and Madagascar pepper add a spicy, woody warmth. The base of Indian frankincense, amber, Bourbon vanilla and Tibetan musk settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.