The Perfume Library

Thé Vert

7.3

Roger & Gallet · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Thé Vert is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top notes of lemon, bergamot, yuzu, grapefruit and mandarin orange bring the citrus forward. In the heart, green tea, jasmine, cyclamen and freesia add a green, floral freshness. Gaiac wood and cedar set a woody base underneath. Nicolaï Victoire and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Today (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Avon · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Today Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a lightly sweet, powdery and creamy softness, and a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly as feminine. It opens with freesia, cactus and pepper, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, hibiscus, tuberose and strelitzia. Sandalwood, musk, rose water and cedar settle it into a woody, powdery base. Cacharel Noa and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

L'Aventure Femme

7.4

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Femme is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use not far behind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple, blackcurrant and berries, a citrusy, fruity opening. In the heart, freesia, rose and cedar set a floral note against a woody backbone. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk sweetens and softens the dry-down.

Elixir Noir

7.4

Stendhal · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stendhal Elixir Noir is a floral, spicy fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and reads as a women's scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it holds up for daily wear too. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with orange, lemon and cranberry for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper and magnolia leaf alongside. The heart builds a floral core of orchid, freesia and gardenia. In the base, benzoin, patchouli, amber and white musk settle it into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Dior Ambre Nuit and Balmain La Môme have a close profile.

Pink Wish / Wish Pink Diamond

6.6

Chopard · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Pink Wish / Wish Pink Diamond is a sweet, fruity floral for women, linking a fresh opening of pear, neroli and mandarin orange to a heart of rose and freesia. Pear, neroli and mandarin orange give a fresh, juicy first impression. In the heart, apricot, freesia, rose and acanthus bring out the floral and fruity side with a soft sweetness. Musk, amber and sandalwood in the base warm it slightly and settle it onto a smooth ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading. Most see it as feminine and modern. Versace Red Jeans and Calvin Klein Eternity Rose Blush have a close profile.

Le Temps des Secrets / Le Temps des Secrets - Amande & Fleur de Murier

7.2

Jeanne en Provence · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jeanne en Provence Le Temps des Secrets / Le Temps des Secrets - Amande & Fleur de Murier is a fresh, floral and sweet feminine scent that suits spring and autumn days. It opens fresh and fruity with mulberry blossom, lychee and rosewood. In the heart, orange blossom, freesia, rose, peach and almond deepen the floral sweetness. Jasmine, vanilla, praliné, sandalwood and musk settle underneath, leaving a powdery, creamy, gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, autumn and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office; evening and night out come up less often. Most voters read it as feminine.

Muse du Soir

7.7

Georges Rech

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Georges Rech Muse du Soir is a floral, fruity scent for women, softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia and bergamot, then the heart brings Bulgarian rose, cherry blossom and white cedar into a floral-fruity shape. In the base, musk, amberwood and vanilla sweeten it and leave a creamy, gourmand warmth. Georges Rech Muse Poudrée and Zara Angelic Vanilla have a close profile.

Japanese Rituals

7.2

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tesori d'Oriente Japanese Rituals is a fresh, feminine scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and other citrus notes, a clean and sparkling start. The heart gathers rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, freesia and osmanthus, kept light by green and faintly fruity tones. The base of musk, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a soft, woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pressing on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office suit it best. Eau de Sisley 3 and Clive Christian 1872 for Women have a close profile.

Pompei Garden

7.6

Giardino Benessere · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardino Benessere Pompei Garden is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and lightly spicy body, and it suits spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure come up most often. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, grapefruit leaf and pineapple bring the first freshness, while magnolia and tuberose set the floral tone. In the heart, plum, jasmine and cardamom balance fruit against spice. The base of musk, amber and tonka bean leaves a creamy, powdery sweetness, with cedarwood adding a woody frame. Jil Sander Style and Gritti Adèle have a close profile.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Scandal (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Scandal Eau de Parfum is a floral built around tuberose, May rose and Grasse jasmine, with a sweet, fruity edge; it is aimed at women and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters read its character as feminine, with classic a distant second. Bergamot gives a light opening, then white florals dominate the heart: tuberose, May rose, Grasse jasmine, orange blossom and gardenia. In the base, iris, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody floor, while the spicy and animal touches stay in the background. Roja Parfums Scandal (2023) and Boadicea the Victorious Spirit have a close profile.

The Nuptial Bouquet

7.2

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons The Nuptial Bouquet opens on lily of the valley, freesia and myrtle, a fresh, green and floral scent made for women and for easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Lily of the valley comes first, then freesia, myrtle and violet leaf give it a cool, green floral character. In the base, sandalwood and white musk soften that freshness and add a light woody warmth. Citrus and a spicy touch round out the accords.

Love in White for Summer

7.0

Creed · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Love in White for Summer is a feminine fragrance where peach, apple and red berries sit on a fresh, floral base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with red berries, apple, peach and cranberry, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and freesia build the floral side, while rice adds a creamy softness. Virginia cedar gives it a woody finish, and citrus and green accords keep it bright.

Vintage

7.0

Kate Moss · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kate Moss Vintage is a sweet, floral women's fragrance led by freesia, almond blossom and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a lightly spiced freshness. Jasmine, almond blossom and heliotrope form the heart, giving a soft, powdery floral character. In the base, musk, tonka bean and vanilla join a gourmand sweetness to a woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime through evenings out. Its character reads clearly feminine. Lalique Le Parfum and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.

FeHom

7.8

Hayari · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hayari FeHom is a floral and sweet unisex perfume that opens with a spicy lift and settles into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top notes of bergamot, cardamom and juniper berry give a fresh, lightly spiced start. In the heart, Grasse rose and freesia carry the floral side while sandalwood sets it on a woody footing. The base of benzoin, vanilla and amber sweetens the scent and closes it with a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Moresque Seta and Gallivant Istanbul (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sculpture (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Nikos · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nikos Sculpture Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that leans towards easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The top opens fresh and fruity with freesia, peach, lemon and bergamot, while green notes and tarragon keep it crisp. The heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris gives a floral, slightly powdery body. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Ferré

7.4

Gianfranco Ferré · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré Ferré is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity sweetness and a soft, powdery, creamy feel, leaning feminine and suited to daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, and most call it feminine. It is chosen most in spring and fall, a little less in summer and winter. Daily wear and office use lead, with leisure close behind. It opens with iris leaf, melon, bergamot and pineapple, a cool, fruity freshness. Magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine carry the heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it, leaving a powdery dry-down.

5:40 PM in Madagascar

7.8

Kenzo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kenzo 5:40 PM in Madagascar is a feminine fragrance built on lotus, freesia, cedar and vanilla, with a fresh, floral character softened by sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a soft trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine dominates, with modern second. Lotus opens the scent fresh and green. In the heart, freesia carries the floral side while cedar adds a woody backbone. Vanilla sweetens the base, and the gourmand and powdery accents, along with a light spicy touch, keep that sweetness in balance. Hermès Vanille Galante and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

Rococo for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Joop! · 2002

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Rococo for Men Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet men's scent held together by spice and wood, with an oriental, earthy lean; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, juniper berry and black pepper, which give it a spicy edge. In the heart, davana, styrax, ivy and freesia turn that edge towards a fruity sweetness. Amber and mahogany set it on a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters favour autumn, spring and winter over summer, and lean towards evenings and nights out, though daily and business wear are not far behind. Most read it as masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) and Vivienne Westwood Let it Rock have a close profile.

Le Parfum

7.5

MaxMara · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MaxMara Le Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around plum, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, and daily wear, leisure and business come out level. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with plum, mirabelle plum, pink pepper and mace, a fruity start with a light spice. The heart gathers jasmine, freesia, tiaré, Moroccan rose and gardenia into a floral whole. In the base, musk, sandalwood and linden blossom settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet finish. Versace Jeans Couture Woman and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.

Sun Bath

6.7

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jil Sander Sun Bath opens with aquatic notes, calone and freesia and moves into an orange blossom and ylang-ylang heart; it is a fresh floral for women that has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure, business and sport. Voters mostly read it as feminine, and some find it modern. Fresh and aquatic accords lead. Aquatic notes, calone and freesia give a cool first impression, while pink pepper adds a light lift. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft floral touch. Vanilla, musk and tonka bean sweeten the base gently. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords. Escada Especially Escada and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Women have a close profile.

Lost Cause (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Phlur Lost Cause Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with rhubarb, apple, blackcurrant leaf and Italian bergamot, giving a crisp, slightly sour greenery. The heart of lily of the valley, jasmine and freesia adds a soft floral touch, while ambergris, maté absolute, vanilla orchid and orris concrete settle it onto a powdery, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. It has been discontinued.

Kogaï for Her / 戸外

7.8

Annayake · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Annayake Kogaï for Her / 戸外 is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, powdery and creamy touches. Pink pepper, mandarin orange and water jasmine open on a bright note. In the heart, peony, iris, frangipani and freesia bring out the floral side. Sandalwood, cedar and vanilla close it with a woody, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine and modern. Kayali Musk | 12 and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Velvet Hour

6.2

Kate Moss · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kate Moss Velvet Hour is a feminine fragrance that sets sweet, spicy and smoky woods inside a floral frame, leaning towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with blue chili, cashmeran and freesia, then moves into nutmeg and patchouli at the heart, settling on sandalwood, ebony and amber. The floral and sweet side is softened by a powdery feel, while the spice and smoke darken it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as feminine. Dita von Teese Rouge and Michael Kors Sexy Amber have a close profile.