The Perfume Library

Sun Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light sweetness, best suited to summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and they reach for it mainly for leisure and daytime wear, with sport and office use following. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for its character lean masculine and modern. It opens with calone, rosemary and bergamot, a bright, watery start. Nutmeg and cardamom bring spice to the heart, while frangipani and musk soften it with a floral, creamy touch. Cedarwood and amber settle the base into a woody, slightly sweet finish.

Kenzo Amour

8.2

Kenzo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy, gently woody gourmand side, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with white tea and rice steam, then moves into a heart of frangipani, cherry blossom and heliotrope. The base of vanilla, white musk, thanaka wood and frankincense softens it and turns it sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar have a close profile.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

Remember Me

8.0

Jovoy · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jovoy Remember Me is a feminine scent that suits the cooler days of fall and winter, and fits easily into daily and leisure wear. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use following. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or even masculine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, spicy citrus. Ginger, tea and frangipani add a soft floral heart. The base settles into cedar, milk and vanilla, a creamy, sweet, gourmand woodiness. L'Erbolario Frangipani and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

Cassili

7.6

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Cassili is a feminine floral-fruity scent that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions, and most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens with white blossoms, Bulgarian rose and red currant. In the heart, frangipani, plum and mimosa absolute soften the florals with fruit. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish. The Dua Brand Dreamy Elixir and Widian White have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Gucci · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets gardenia in a soft, fruity, sweet and creamy frame, and it reads as an easygoing everyday perfume for women. It opens with pear blossom, Italian mandarin orange and red berries, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, gardenia, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carry the floral side with a creamy softness. At the base, brown sugar sweetens the scent while patchouli keeps that sweetness from floating off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a minor role. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office following. Most voters call it feminine. Zara 02 Crispy Gardenia and La Rive Vintage Flowers have a close profile.

Vanille Fatale

7.9

Tom Ford · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tom Ford Vanille Fatale is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent that leans towards evenings, nights out and the cooler months. Vanilla resinoid, roasted barley and coffee absolute build a sweet, creamy gourmand base. Mahogany wood adds woody depth, safraleine a spicy edge, and frangipani carries the floral side. There is a powdery, slightly smoky air around it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets few votes. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily and office wear further back. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include House of Matriarch Vanilla Caviar and Kenzo Kenzo Amour.

La Femme

7.7

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada La Femme is a fresh, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, tuberose and vanilla. Tuberose and frangipani set a floral base, while ylang-ylang softens it. Vanilla and beeswax turn the scent sweet, powdery and creamy, and vetiver stays in the background, keeping it fresh. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn most often for daily use and the office. Its character reads clearly feminine. Lattafa Shahd and Gucci A Chant for the Nymph have a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان

7.1

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان is a fresh, fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with coconut, pineapple and citrus notes, and the heart of frangipani, jasmine and ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk lead, while sweet notes push it towards a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some voters also choosing it for work and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi and Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime have a close profile.

Beige (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Beige Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. The notes are freesia, honey, hawthorn and frangipani. Freesia and hawthorn give it a light, open floral character, while honey and frangipani sweeten it and push it towards a creamy softness. The powdery side runs through the whole scent as a calm, even layer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever and Chabaud Nectar de Fleurs have a close profile.

Sun Delight

7.5

Jil Sander · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Sun Delight is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that moves toward a sweet, creamy and powdery heart, easy to wear in relaxed everyday settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions, and it also works at the office. Most describe it as feminine and modern. Bergamot, passion fruit and reseda open it bright and juicy. In the heart, frangipani, dark chocolate and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness and a creamy softness. Musk, cedar and woods form a gentle woody base.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Mornings in Milano

8.0

Birkholz · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Mornings in Milano is a sweet, creamy, floral unisex scent that sits close to relaxed weekend and everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; most voters read it as feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with lychee, white peach, coconut and vanilla, a fruity sweetness. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, Thai gardenia and frangipani builds a creamy floral core. The base of white musk, woody notes and vanilla leaves a soft, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Mancera Coco Vanille and Maison Alhambra Montaigne Coco.

Civet

7.7

Zoologist · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Civet is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, holding floral and animalic accords together. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and black pepper. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and linden blossom lead the heart. In the base, civet, Russian leather and oakmoss give it a leathery, woody, chypre character, while vanilla and labdanum sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) and DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Power of You

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Power of You is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with a place for nights out and evenings too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and more than half of voters find the longevity high. It reads feminine and modern. Passion fruit gives a bright, fruity opening, and frangipani adds a soft floral heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the scent and pulls it toward a creamy, gourmand tone. The overall impression is sweet and floral, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Oud Monarch (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Bortnikoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Oud Monarch Extrait de Parfum is a dense unisex scent that sets sweet, spicy and animal tones against oud, suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with a soft floral touch of magnolia and frangipani. Tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and warmth to the heart, softened by two roses. The base of vanilla, cocoa, labdanum and oud is sweet and resinous, with civet and castoreum adding an animal depth.

Patchouli Magnetik

5.2

Maison Crivelli · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Crivelli Patchouli Magnetik is a unisex scent that sets patchouli in a sweet, creamy, floral frame, leaning towards autumn and winter and towards evenings out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer trails far behind. Leisure, evening and night-out wear come up more than daily use. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads both ways. A fruity-floral sweetness comes through first: gardenia, frangipani and white peach. Beneath it, patchouli, sandalwood and leather give an earthy, woody base, while benzoin and vanilla keep it soft and creamy. Spicy and synthetic touches add a bright edge.

Amber Cologne

8.2

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Amber Cologne is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a creamy, sweet amber base. It opens with pink grapefruit, bergamot and orange, with cardamom adding a light spice to the freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and sandalwood soften the scent into something floral and creamy. The base of ambergris, vanilla and oud leaves a warm, sweet, woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. Bortnikoff Oud Sinharaja and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

California Rêverie

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels California Rêverie is a unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a floral, creamy sweetness and a green edge, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. Jasmine and frangipani bring the floral heart forward, while vanilla and beeswax soften the base into a sweet, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, though it also works in the evening. Many read it as feminine, even though it is unisex. M. Micallef Ô Féminin and Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz have a close profile.

Caramelo Vanilla

7.9

New Notes · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

New Notes Caramelo Vanilla is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent for cold-weather evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with caramel and vanilla blossom, and the heart is led by white blossoms, cotton candy, dulce de leche and frangipani. In the base, tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla soften everything, while a spicy, slightly smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character. The Dua Brand Vanilla Caramel Fantasy and Karzaz Vanille Crème have a close profile.

Bonjour

8.4

Bishop · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bishop Bonjour is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot and geranium, giving a fresh, citrusy, floral character that leans towards spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of lemon, bergamot, grass and geranium give a green freshness, while magnolia and frangipani soften it towards the floral side. In the heart, green tea, jasmine, neroli and frankincense come forward, with fig, almond and coumarin adding a creamy sweetness. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean turn sweeter, and cedarwood and gaiac wood provide a woody ground.

Chameleon

7.2

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Chameleon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed time off. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, while mango and starfruit add a juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine, frangipani and coconut bring a soft, creamy floral feel, with saffron and clove adding a trace of spice at the edges. It settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber, with vetiver and musk keeping it grounded. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Leilani and Skylar Coconut Cove (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sweet like Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Sweet like Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear more than evenings or the office. It reads feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition and Katy Perry Meow! Eau de Parfum have a close profile. The top of Italian bergamot, pear and blackberry opens fruity. Frangipani, jasmine sambac and honeysuckle add a soft floral heart. In the base, blackcurrant liqueur, marshmallow and vanilla keep the sweetness going, while cashmere wood holds it on a powdery, creamy footing.

Songes (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Goutal · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Songes Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued and most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind; it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and less at the office. Most voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. The scent is built on white flowers: jasmine sambac, tiaré, frangipani and ylang-ylang absolute. Bourbon vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness and a gourmand side, while cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring an oriental, spicy warmth, and patchouli deepens the powdery feel.