The Perfume Library

Paris Hilton (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Paris Hilton · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Hilton Eau de Parfum is a fruity floral for women that opens with peach nectar, apple and lily of the valley, then moves into a tuberose and jasmine heart. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure rather than night outs or the office. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. The opening is sweet and juicy, with peach nectar and apple lightened by ozone and lily of the valley. The heart is a floral blend of freesia, tuberose, mimosa and jasmine. It settles on musk, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ylang-ylang and pheromones keeping the base soft, sweet and slightly synthetic. Paris Hilton Sheer and Versace Red Jeans have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Absolue

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Absolue is a feminine perfume that softens a fresh, watery floral with honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter have their share. Leisure, evening, business and daily wear score almost evenly, so it isn't tied to one setting. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia and lotus, which give an aquatic freshness. In the heart, Provençal honey, tuberose and night-blooming jasmine build a warm floral core. The base of Bourbon vanilla and precious woods sweetens it and leaves a powdery, lightly spicy woodiness.

Connemara

7.2

Fragrances of Ireland

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragrances of Ireland Connemara opens with lily of the valley, violet and freesia, then moves into rose and mimosa: a fresh, floral women's scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. The top notes of lily of the valley, violet and freesia give a green, fresh floral start. In the heart, mimosa, rose and carnation keep the floral line going with a slightly spicy edge. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood settles into a powdery, woody footing, lightly sweetened by peach and vanilla. Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires and Grès Cabaret have a close profile.

Possibilities

7.7

La Perla · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Perla Possibilities is a women's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral core against fruity sweetness and a soft, powdery, creamy finish, leaning towards evenings and cooler seasons. It opens with pink pepper, blackcurrant and freesia, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, orange blossom and rose water sit alongside the rose notes, and the base of cashmere, amber and Mexican vanilla sweetens it and dries down creamy and warm. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads feminine and classic. Moresque Sole and Pantheon A have a close profile.

Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Boucheron Jaïpur Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that opens with fresh fruit and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral bouquet; it has been discontinued. Plum, pineapple, apricot and peach give a lively fruity opening, with freesia leading into the florals. The heart is led by peony, jasmine, rose and orchid, while orris root adds a soft powdery touch. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and close on a warm, oriental-woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Half of the character votes call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

J (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Jennifer Aniston · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Aniston J Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Water lily, marine notes and bergamot give it a cool, aquatic start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, freesia and magnolia bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, Tahitian vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Lalique Rêve d'Infini and Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean have a close profile.

Porta del Cielo

7.2

Linari · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Linari Porta del Cielo is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around freesia, pineapple and violet, settling into a sweet vanilla and resin base. The top opens light and juicy with freesia, pineapple, raspberry and bergamot. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley and orange blossom add a floral, powdery side, while sandalwood and cashmere wood give it a woody footing. The base turns sweet, resinous and slightly spicy with vanilla, labdanum, benzoin and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine. French Avenue Francique 107.9 and Shiseido Zen Moon Essence have a close profile.

Warni Warni

7.2

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Warni Warni is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with floral and green touches that keep it light and airy. The top is tea and cardamom: the clean feel of tea with a spicy edge from the cardamom. At the heart, orange blossom and freesia add a soft floral note, while the fruity and sweet accords sweeten that brightness a little. The base of musk, cedar and coumarin closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine. Mandarin Carnival and Inlé have a close profile.

Comma (2012)

6.3

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mäurer & Wirtz Comma is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with white rose, violet leaf and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Those who rate its character mostly call it feminine. Up top, white rose, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and freesia carry the floral, powdery side. At the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while white musk and Texas cedar form a soft bed. Its profile is close to Harajuku Lovers Pop Electric Baby and Montale Roses Musk.

Nilang (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Lalique · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Nilang is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that moves from peach, mandarin orange and lotus up top to a vanilla and praliné base. It opens with a fruity brightness from peach, mandarin orange and melon. The heart turns floral and soft with freesia, narcissus and water jasmine, with a little clove for spice. In the base, vanilla, praliné and musk lend a gourmand sweetness, while sandalwood and amber give it a woody, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. The majority find it feminine. Lalique Nilang (1995) (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cheirosa '76 / After Hours

7.4

Sol de Janeiro · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '76 / After Hours is a sweet, creamy, gourmand floral made for women, leaning towards autumn and relaxed days. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it stays present without dominating. Most voters pick autumn, while summer, winter and spring follow at similar shares. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and evenings, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with blackcurrant and pear nectar, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, freesia and vanilla cream bring powdery, creamy florals. In the base, caramel is softened by amberwood and patchouli, settling into a spicy, oriental warmth. Dirty Soul Soap Co. After Midnight and Rituals Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar have a close profile.

Musc et Freesia

7.2

E. Coudray · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

E. Coudray Musc et Freesia is a fresh, powdery bouquet of freesia, peony and lily, a feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most common settings. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with aldehydes and raspberry leaf, which give it a bright, fruity freshness. The heart of cyclamen, peony, lily and freesia forms a rounded floral. In the base, white leather, musk and teakwood carry the sweet, powdery feel into a soft woodiness. Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum and Burberry London for Women have a close profile.

Breath of the Infinite

6.9

The House of Oud · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Breath of the Infinite is a unisex scent that sets freesia and peony against a sweet peach heart, then settles on Persian oud and musk. It opens with a floral lightness from freesia and peony, and peach adds a fruity, sweet turn in the heart. The base of ambroxan, Persian oud, musk and cashmeran settles into a woody, powdery, creamy softness with a faint spicy edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though it works across genders. Blend Oud Ghazal and Kenzo Femme Once upon a Time have a close profile.

Ambrette de Noir

7.6

Aerin · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Ambrette de Noir is a fresh floral for women, built on rose, jasmine and orange blossom over a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of rose and freesia give a fresh floral opening. In the heart, jasmine, white peony and orange blossom carry the floral line forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean absolute and ambrette seed, while cedarwood and Ambrox leave a soft, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it reads mostly feminine. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and La Rive La Rive Woman have a close profile.

Royal Oud dello Yemen

6.4

Tesori d'Oriente · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Royal Oud dello Yemen is a women's perfume that sets warm, sweet base notes of oud, amber and honey beneath a floral, fruity face, and it suits autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind and summer less often. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and it is also worn in the evening and at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with pepper, mandarin orange and freesia, while frankincense adds a faintly smoky edge. In the heart, clove, peach and lily of the valley balance floral, fruity and spicy tones. The base settles into a sweet, woody and powdery mix of oud, amber, honey and talcum.

Silk

7.0

Andrea Maack · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrea Maack Silk is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, slightly earthy feel, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. Freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while violet leaf and flax keep it green and clean. Cistus and amber leave a soft warmth behind, soil adds a faint earthy weight, and vanilla sweetens the overall mood a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Rive Cuté and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum).

My NY

6.3

DKNY · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY My NY is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women that links a lively opening of raspberry and pink pepper to a floral heart of Egyptian jasmine and freesia. The opening of raspberry, pink pepper and galbanum is fruity, spicy and slightly green. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, freesia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, ambergris and musk draws it towards a woody, gourmand sweetness, while the fresh accord stays dominant throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern.

Intuition (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Estēe Lauder · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Intuition Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets bright citrus against a powdery, woody warmth, and it suits daytime wear best. It opens with orange blossom, mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus lift cooled by green notes. At the heart, freesia, gardenia and rose form a floral core, joined by Chinese rhododendron. The base of precious woods and amber leaves a softly sweet, powdery warmth, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine and classic. Dior Eau de Dolce Vita and Salvador Dali Eau de Dali have a close profile.

La Môme

7.6

Balmain · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Balmain La Môme is a discontinued women's fragrance where May rose, violet and damask rose meet in a sweet, powdery floral base. It opens with May rose, pink pepper and freesia, the pepper adding a slight edge to the flowers. In the heart, violet, damask rose and raspberry come forward, while myrrh brings a resinous depth to the sweetness. The base of musk, opoponax, iris and amber leaves it powdery, warm and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Régine's Régine's (1989) have a close profile.

Born Screaming

7.6

Toskovat' · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toskovat' Born Screaming is a sweet, unusual unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a synthetic, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set plastic, latex, cherry, blackberry and energy drink side by side, so the fruit arrives with an artificial gloss. Into the heart, datura, rose and smoke come forward, and in the base myrrh, patchouli and castoreum settle this sweet, gourmand structure onto a spicy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. It is picked most for nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so the scent sits close to both.

Dior Addict 2

7.2

Dior · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict 2 is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the most common settings. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with freesia, orange, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus start. The heart of watermelon, pineapple, pomegranate and lotus adds a fruity sweetness. Cedar, sandalwood and white musk then soften that sweetness into a calm base. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche (2014) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Terra Incognita

7.7

Jovoy · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jovoy Terra Incognita opens with freesia, peach and bergamot and moves into almond and jasmine, a floral, sweet scent aimed at women. The top is freesia, bergamot, papyrus and peach, so the start is both floral and fruity. In the heart, vetiver, almond, jasmine and peony sweeten the scent and tip it towards the gourmand. The base of musk, rooibos, patchouli and amber takes over, and powdery, earthy and spicy accords build a woody, oriental ground. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading. Feminine is the character it gets most votes for. Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) and Montana Parfum de Femme have a close profile.

Craquelé

7.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Craquelé is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around red thyme, saffron and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red thyme, cypress and violet leaf, a cool, green and spicy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while saffron and cedarwood build a spicy, woody body. The base of leather, frankincense and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.

Morocco (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Superz.

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Morocco Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, floral-fruity scent with a powdery, creamy woody side, presented as a men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. On character, modern and masculine come first, with a sizeable share also calling it feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and aromatic notes for a fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, freesia, heliotrope and vanilla bring a floral, sweet and creamy feel. The base of amber, Indian sandalwood, tonka bean and musky notes settles it into something soft, woody and warm.