The Perfume Library

Pink Molécule 090·09

7.7

Zarkoperfume · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zarkoperfume Pink Molécule 090·09 pairs black orchid, elderflower and apricot over a creamy, woody base, giving a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. The floral and fruity side leads: elderflower and black orchid meet the sweetness of apricot. Dark woods and mahogany balance that sweetness with woody depth, while creamy notes soften the whole. A slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Parfum and Tiziana Terenzi Telea have a close profile.

Dolcelisir

7.8

L'Erbolario · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Dolcelisir is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, gourmand, powdery sweetness with a spicy, woody texture; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and leisure hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top opens with orange, caramel and rum. In the heart, the floral softness of jasmine and rose meets cinnamon and cocoa powder. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli and ambergris add a woody depth. L'Erbolario Méharées and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.

Miss Dior Essence

6.8

Dior · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Miss Dior Essence is a feminine fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity opening of blackberry jam and elderflower against jasmine sambac and oak wood. The opening leads with blackberry jam and elderflower, giving a sweet, fruity and gourmand first impression. In the heart, jasmine sambac carries the floral side, while oak wood forms a woody base that softens the sugar. A powdery texture runs alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with winter not far behind and summer chosen less often. It is worn from daytime to nights out, and most voters call it feminine and modern. Rihanna Nude and Gisada Donna have a close profile.

Smolderose (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

January Scent Project · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

January Scent Project Smolderose Eau de Parfum is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around cade juniper, Damask rose, patchouli and frankincense. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole: the smoke of cade juniper, the floral sweetness of Damask rose and the earthy, woody patchouli sit together. Saffron's spice, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous warmth. The sweetness never takes over, and a green thread holds its place beside the smoke.

Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs

6.9

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange with the powdery softness of white flowers. Citrus and green tones lead: neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange give it a bright start. In the heart, hazelnut flower, elderflower and linden blossom add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, plum and tuberose finishes it quietly, with a fruity sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

Topaz

7.7

Kajal · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kajal Topaz is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex fragrance built around black lemon, orange blossom and elderflower. Most voters place Topaz in spring and summer, with autumn in third place. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on its character split fairly evenly between feminine, modern and masculine. The top notes of orange blossom, black lemon and elderflower open fresh and citrusy, with rum adding a little sweetness. In the heart, rose absolute, candied lemon and blackcurrant make a fruity, sweet floral accord, while cedarwood sets it on a woody footing. The base of ambergris, musk, cashmere wood and ambroxan closes it soft and woody. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Libera have a close profile.

Homeros (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Homeros is a spicy, smoky unisex perfume built around oud, ambergris and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blue cypress and cedarwood alongside animalic civet and castoreum. In the heart, Persian rose, saffron, osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral softness. The base settles into oud, patchouli, cocoa and tobacco, which gives it an earthy, resinous and leathery character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, but it is a unisex perfume. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Homeros: Saigon and Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen.

Elderflower Cordial / Elderflower & Gooseberry

7.4

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

First Sight (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Gate · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Gate First Sight Eau de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent that opens on lemonade, pear sorbet and curly mint before turning green with elderflower and sage; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The opening is cool with cocktail, lemonade and citrus fruits, the pear sorbet softening it with a little sweetness. In the heart, elderberry and elderflower meet sage, pushing the scent towards green and spicy. Cedarwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Parfums de Marly Greenley and Clean Citron Fig have a close profile.

Histria

7.8

Wesker · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wesker Histria is a fresh, green unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn. It opens with pine needle, bergamot, lemon and red mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, orange blossom, rosemary, sage and lavender bring floral and herbal notes, while olive leaf, bay leaf and stone pine wood leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, yet works for evenings and the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Homeros SQ

8.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Homeros SQ is a woody, resinous unisex oud that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, blue cypress and hinoki cypress in a cool, green frame, while civet adds an animal weight from the first moment. In the heart, Georgian rose, jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom draw a floral curtain, softened by musk and Mysore sandalwood. The base brings Borneo, Papua and Cambodian oud together with tolu balm, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla, ending smoky, leathery and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it on nights out and evenings, though a fair number also choose it for leisure. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and it is a dense scent. Ensar Oud Homeros: Oud Royale and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Feuille

6.7

Miskeo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miskeo Feuille is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent led by pollen, mimosa absolute and chamomile, suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a step behind. It is worn mostly at leisure and through the day, and it also fits the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits between the two. Pollen, mimosa, chamomile, linden blossom and elderflower build a floral frame. Tomato leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, while weed and Corps Racine® bring an earthy feel. Ambrette softens the spicy, woody tones, and a synthetic side keeps the freshness forward.

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.

Rumi

7.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ensar Oud Rumi is a unisex scent that builds a sweet floral heart into something deeper with spice, resin and oud, with a gourmand edge. It opens with cardamom, ginger, apricot and clove, a spicy, lightly fruity start. At the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead the florals. The base is dominated by blond tobacco, coffee, cocoa, frankincense and oud, settling into a woody, resinous, sweet finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted so far, so those ratings are tentative. Its dense character suits cooler weather and evening wear better. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between.

Maligne Blue

9.3

Folkwinds · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Folkwinds Maligne Blue is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral line and fruity sweetness to a powdery, creamy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with blueberry, violet and white rose, while Hawaiian sandalwood lays a creamy base under them. In the heart, boronia, elderflower and blue lotus carry the floral side, and Palo Santo adds a woody depth. The base of santalol, white ambergris, Borneo oud and orris absolute settles into a powdery, earthy, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Folkwinds Unknown and Folkwinds Jasper 29: Maligne Lake Blue have a close profile.

Lannosea

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Lannosea is a unisex scent that sets citrus and floral accords over a sweet, creamy and woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it stays present on skin and carries a little into the room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Preserved lemon, bergamot and pink pepper give the opening a bright edge, while Khola date and rum bring sweetness early on. In the heart, orange blossom, coffee and elderflower lead, with balsam fir adding a resinous coolness to the floral, gourmand texture. The base of labdanum, cedarwood, leather and gaiac wood finishes on a woody, slightly smoky note.

Violet Flame

7.8

House of Matriarch · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Violet Flame is a green, powdery floral built around violet and orris root, made for women and easy to wear from day into evening. Violet, orris root and orris butter form the core, with elderflower lightening the floral side while oakmoss and Scotch heather add a green, earthy edge. Liquorice and ravansara bring a sweet, spicy touch, and the accords deepen into woody, creamy and resinous territory. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, with business and daily wear close behind. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood and Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân have a close profile.

Listen. to the Heartbeat of Germany

6.3

Scentception · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scentception Listen. to the Heartbeat of Germany is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex fragrance that pairs cool aquatic notes with a forest feel. It opens with aquatic notes, juniper, citrus notes and herbaceous notes, with spicy notes adding a slight edge. In the heart, ozonic notes, lily of the valley, elderflower and linden blossom keep it floral yet airy. The base of pine, fir needle and oakmoss sets a woody, green floor, softened by powdery notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a crisp, natural character. Kilian Vodka on the Rocks and Rasasi Egra for Men have a close profile.

Virginia

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Virginia is a green, fresh unisex scent that sits between chypre and fougère; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, ash tree and vetiver form a woody, earthy base, while galbanum, grass and fig leaf add a cool greenness and angelica with carrot seed bring a light, dry spice. Elderflower, lily of the valley and gardenia soften it with a floral touch, and suede and paper stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Loewe pour Homme and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Ilaun

6.6

The Burren Perfumery · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Burren Perfumery Ilaun is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that suits the office and relaxed leisure time. Wild orchid opens the scent, and the heart builds a floral bouquet from honeysuckle, hawthorn and elderflower. Oakmoss and angelica in the base settle it onto a woody, green footing, while aquatic and powdery touches keep the overall feel light. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick business most often, followed by leisure and daily wear, with evening and sport getting fewer votes. It reads feminine. Jo Malone Rain & Angelica and Terres Dorees Printemps have a close profile.

Cocktail Hour

7.2

Hart + Hedi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hart + Hedi Cocktail Hour is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent in which citrus and green tones come first. It opens sharp and bright with lime, pink grapefruit and fennel. In the heart, juniper, elderflower and aniseed add a green, mildly spicy note. In the base, tonka bean softens and sweetens the scent, while frankincense and ambrette leave a woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, so it leaves a close, noticeable trail rather than a loud one. Its fresh character suits everyday wear. Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum) and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

Septimontium - Caelius

7.4

Mauro Lorenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Mauro Lorenzi Septimontium - Caelius is a unisex scent that ties the freshness of citrus to a resinous, smoky woodiness. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, pink pepper and citrus notes, fresh with a light spiciness. In the heart, elderflower and cistus soften that brightness. The base brings cedarwood, sandalwood and frankincense forward, while musky notes add a creamy warmth and a faint animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Teufelsküche Unlimited Desire and Rayhaan Vantage have a similar profile.

Elevato³

7.8

Adjiumi · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Adjiumi Elevato³ opens with rum, whisky and spearmint and settles into cocoa bean and vanilla absolute, a unisex scent where the floral and gourmand sides lead. The opening of rum, whisky and spearmint softens toward a heart of elderflower, rose and heliotrope, where the floral accord comes forward. In the base, cocoa bean and vanilla absolute deepen the sweetness, while Bourbon vetiver, frankincense and arbutus honey add a spicy, resinous, oriental depth. The overall impression is sweet and warm with a clear gourmand streak, and the synthetic accord gives it a smooth, polished feel. Washington Tremlett Clove Absolute and Anomalous Parfum The Red Wedding have a close profile.