The Perfume Library

Sun di Gioia

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia is a fresh, floral and creamy women's fragrance built around freesia, jasmine and coconut milk, best suited to daytime and warm weather. It opens with marine notes, freesia and bergamot for a bright start. The heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute fills out the floral side. In the base, coconut milk, iris and Ambrox sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with office use close behind. Most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Montale Lucky Candy and Essential Garden Blooming Coconut have a close profile.

Narcisse (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Chloé · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chloé Narcisse Eau de Toilette is a fruity floral that opens on apricot and orange blossom and moves into narcissus, rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and fruity, with apricot, frangipani, orange blossom and pot marigold. Narcissus, rose and jasmine form the floral heart, with spices adding a little warmth to the sweetness. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood, musk and vanilla leaves it powdery, woody and softly oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter and summer also get votes; it is worn for evenings, nights out, leisure and daytime alike. The character reads feminine and classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

Dolce Garden

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden opens with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia, then turns sweet and creamy with coconut and vanilla in a floral-fruity scent. The top is bright and floral, with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia. In the heart, frangipani, coconut and ylang-ylang push it towards a fruity, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla absolute, sandalwood and almond milk leaves a soft, gourmand finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads feminine, and some find it modern. Essential Garden White Flowers and Cacharel Yes I Am Glorious have a close profile.

Hibiscus Palm

7.4

Aerin · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Hibiscus Palm is a fresh, green floral for women, with a soft tropical feel that sits between sweet and creamy. Hibiscus, tiaré and frangipani build the floral frame, while lotus and palm leaf add a green, airy lift. Coconut milk and vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness, and musk gathers it onto a smooth base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most read it as feminine. Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré and Berdoues Monoï & Coco have a close profile.

Curaçao Bay

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay is a unisex fresh citrus fragrance built around petitgrain, orange, lemon and tangerine. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits evenly between the two. Bolgherello Acqua Vignolina and Zara Lisboa have a close profile. Green notes add coolness to the citrus top. The heart brings blackcurrant, marine notes and frangipani, where the fruity, aquatic and floral sides come through. In the base, woody notes, white musk and ambergris sweeten it slightly and dry it down creamy and soft.

La Douceur de Siam (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dusita · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Dusita La Douceur de Siam Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with champaca, frangipani and violet leaf, a cool, green floral start. In the heart, May rose, vanilla and ylang-ylang soften it into a creamy, powdery sweetness. The base of sandalwood, Thai woods and cinnamon adds a warm, woody and spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Half of the character votes call it feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Guerlain Mayotte and Boucheron Tubéreuse de Madras have a close profile.

For Her Forever

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around gardenia and frangipani. Gardenia and frangipani lead, with osmanthus, jasmine and tuberose in the heart. Patchouli and musk form the base. It opens fresh and floral, then settles into a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Gucci Bloom and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Toilette.

L Fleur de Corail

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka L Fleur de Corail is a fresh women's fragrance, citrusy and floral, that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, bright and breezy. In the heart, frangipani and orchid bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and fruity touches lighten it and a little sweetness and powder stay in the background. The base of musk, driftwood and amber softens everything into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings not far behind. Most also read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) and Grès Lumière Noire have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum

8.1

Kenzo · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum is a sweet, resinous floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds rice and frangipani's neighbour frankincense, the heart brings patchouli and frangipani, and the base settles into amber, vanilla and benzoin. Floral and gourmand accords lead, with spicy, powdery and smoky tones staying in the background. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Killer Queen

6.8

Katy Perry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Killer Queen is a sweet, fruity feminine scent that puts bergamot, plum and wild berries over jasmine sambac and frangipani, settling on praliné at the base. It opens with bergamot, wild berries and plum, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac and cockscomb add a soft floral layer. Praliné, patchouli and cashmeran at the base lead it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its place too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Blu Indaco

7.6

Giardini di Toscana

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardini di Toscana Blu Indaco is a unisex scent that wraps fresh citrus in a sweet, powdery, creamy gourmand softness. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and frangipani, a citrus freshness softened by floral notes. In the heart, vanilla and almond sweeten the scent and bring out its powdery, creamy side. The base of Muscenone® and ambroxan leaves a clean, synthetic trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with winter ahead of summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening, night out and office use also voted. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or masculine.

Vanori

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sylvaine Delacourte Vanori is a sweet, creamy and resinous floral; jasmine and honey give it warmth over a woody base, and it is sold as a unisex scent. The scent reads as a single flow: jasmine and frangipani draw the floral frame, French beeswax and honey sweeten it, and Bourbon vanilla and benzoin add a creamy, resinous softness. Sandalwood supplies a woody, powdery ground, while grapefruit and pink pepper bring a fruity, spicy lift. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear, though it also fits the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It has been discontinued.

Lucky Candy

6.6

Montale · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Lucky Candy is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, true to its name in a candy-like way. Honey, caramel and vanilla build a sweet, gourmand base, with coconut cream softening it. Bergamot adds a light freshness, frangipani a floral touch, and amber and musk leave a powdery warmth. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most votes lean feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Armaf Yum Yum have a close profile.

Versace Woman

7.0

Versace · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer, everyday wear and work. Most find it feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It opens with frangipani, bergamot, jasmine and wild rose for a floral freshness. In the heart, lotus, plum and raspberry add a fruity sweetness, with Lebanon cedar laying a woody floor. It dries down on ambergris, musk and hinoki wood, with a synthetic, powdery sheen running through it.

Ottoman Empire IV

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV is a floral, spicy and sweet unisex scent built around cardamom, Turkish rose and Indian oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, Turkish rose and Jamaican pepper. The heart brings Indian oud, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg and frangipani, giving it an oriental, creamy feel. In the base, cedarwood, oakmoss and amber settle it onto a woody, resinous footing, with a faint animal note at the back. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, but a good share see it as feminine, which fits its unisex label. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire have a close profile.

Paula's Ibiza

7.6

Loewe · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Paula's Ibiza is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which citrus, green and floral tones rest on a warm, sweet base, and it suits summer and spring days. The top notes are galbanum, Madagascan mandarin orange and coconut water, giving a green, airy and slightly fruity start. In the heart, sea daffodil, driftwood and frangipani come forward. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Indonesian patchouli and ambergris draws it into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. On character, feminine leads, though masculine votes are not far behind. Diane von Furstenberg Sunny Diane and Comporta A Olhar Trancoso have a close profile.

Bombay Bling!

7.5

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Neela Vermeire Créations Bombay Bling! is a unisex scent that sets bright fruit against spicy florals and a sweet, woody base, with an oriental feel that suits spring and summer days. Lychee, mango and blackcurrant open with a glossy fruit freshness, while cumin and cardamom add spice to the sweetness. At the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac, tuberose and gardenia form a dense floral bouquet. Cedar, sandalwood and vanilla soften the base, with tobacco and patchouli staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer and place it in leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, most votes lean feminine. Kenzo Jungle L'Éléphant and Xerjoff Comandante! have a close profile.

La dompteuse encagée

6.9

Serge Lutens · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Banana Rush

5.3

Juliette Has A Gun · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Banana Rush is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn for it, with winter further behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. Banana and maple syrup come first, followed by coconut and frangipani. Sandalwood and vanilla settle at the base. A gourmand, creamy sweetness dominates, with a spicy touch and a synthetic edge alongside. Ministry of Gourmand Banana Bliss and The Dua Brand Banana Glaze have a close profile.

Liberté

7.1

Cacharel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cacharel Liberté is a women's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and mandarin orange with frangipani and white blossoms, sweetened by vanilla and cane sugar; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and mandarin orange giving a bright citrus lift, while frangipani adds a soft floral note. The heart of orange, cane sugar and white blossoms turns fruity and sweet. In the base, vanilla brings a gourmand warmth over vetiver, patchouli and spices that give a woody, lightly spicy footing.

Vanilla Milk

6.0

Ellis Brooklyn · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around milk and vanilla, and it sits best in the colder months. It opens with milk, frangipani and peony, soft and lightly floral. At the heart, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa deepen the sweetness, while musk, benzoin, amyris and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery base. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it works for evenings too. Voters read it as somewhat feminine, yet it wears as unisex. Its profile is close to Borntostandout Dirty Rice and Shay & Blue Salt Caramel.

Gaultier Divine Le Parfum

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Le Parfum is a creamy, sweet feminine scent that softens ylang-ylang, lily and frangipani with coconut and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring a hair ahead. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Floral dominates: ylang-ylang, lily, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum. Coconut and meringue add a sweet, creamy side, and heliotrope brings a powdery softness. Sea salt and the solar note give it an aquatic brightness, while amber and benzoin keep it warm. Gritti Éclectique and Valentino Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi

7.9

Kenzo · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi is a sweet, gourmand floral built around cherry blossom, rose and peony, softened by vanilla and white musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear draw nearly equal votes, and most voters read it as feminine. Rice steam opens it lightly, then the heart takes over with cherry blossom, rose, peony and frangipani. In the base, vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and frankincense settle it into a powdery, woody, sweet finish. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Kenzo Amour and Tchibo African Summer have a close profile.

Karl Lagerfeld

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens with lime and peach and moves into a floral heart of frangipani, rose and magnolia. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus and peach give a fresh, sweet start. In the heart, frangipani, rose and magnolia add a soft floral layer. Amberwood and musk leave a woody, powdery base, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords.