The Perfume Library

802 Pivoine Lotus Bambou

7.1

Bon Parfumeur · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 802 Pivoine Lotus Bambou is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet side, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens cool and green with violet leaf, bamboo and lotus. In the heart, peony, freesia and blackcurrant bring out the floral side and add some sweetness. Ambrette, osmanthus and musk soften the base, and a clean, synthetic airiness runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without becoming heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Though unisex, it is mostly read as feminine. Zara Lightly Bloom and Marc Jacobs Cucumber have a close profile.

Infuse

5.7

Akro · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Akro Infuse is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with floral, woody and slightly smoky touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is named most for leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in an office as well. Freesia and osmanthus give it a soft floral side, while bergamot brightens the whole. Maté adds a green edge, and gaiac wood and vetiver ground it in something woody and earthy. Ambrox sweetens that base a little, and the synthetic and spicy accords round out its character. Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - I: Vetyver Blanc and L'Occitane Eau de Vetyver have a close profile.

Pluie de Soleil / Burst Of Summer

6.6

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Pluie de Soleil / Burst Of Summer is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and lemon; in the heart, white peach, strawberry, freesia and pineapple build a sweet, fruity floral character. Vanilla and sandalwood in the base soften that sweetness. The overall feel is fresh and bright, with a somewhat synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads more feminine than masculine, yet keeps a modern lightness.

White

7.8

Miraculum · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Miraculum White is a fresh, powdery floral led by lotus, jasmine and freesia, aimed at women and sitting close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. As a whole it smells fresh and floral: jasmine, lily of the valley and lily are softened by white amber and vanilla, which add a light sweetness and a creamy feel, with sandalwood staying in the background. Kayali Musk | 12 and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

Beyond Rose

7.6

Clinique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clinique Beyond Rose is a sweet, spicy rose: a floral core wrapped in resinous, woody and slightly powdery warmth, made for women. It opens with freesia, white pepper and maté, fresh with a faint bite. In the heart, rose oil and rose absolute join osmanthus and styrax to form the floral centre. The base of labdanum, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer also get a fair share. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and sits close to daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Porpora and Al Haramain Arabian Treasure have a close profile.

Karl Hamburg Alster

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that pairs aquatic and green tones, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and mandarin orange for a cool start. Lavender, sage and freesia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Blond woods, musk and moss soften the base, while sweet and woody shades stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Parfums de Marly Percival share a close profile.

Fjällsjö (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Björk & Berries · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries Fjällsjö Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with freesia, cotton fabric and ambrette seed, with water lily and magnolia at the heart. Musk, ambroxan and amber form the base. The aquatic and powdery sides come through, along with a synthetic, clean-laundry feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Le Père Pelletier L'Empreinte - La Chimère and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle have a close profile.

Exquise Tentation (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Exquise Tentation Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where bergamot, blackcurrant and rose sit over vanilla and praliné, leaning floral and gourmand. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant. Freesia, lily of the valley, iris and rose give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, bitter almond, vanilla, patchouli and praliné sweeten the scent into a creamy, gourmand finish, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it suits best. About half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Aubusson Radiant Iris and ELLE Mira have a close profile.

Escada (2005)

6.8

Escada · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada (2005) by Escada is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor fades away quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches alongside. Melon, bergamot and nectarine open it up. In the heart, peony, jasmine and freesia build a floral core, and the base turns powdery and woody, softened by sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Flight of Fancy

6.0

Anna Sui · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Flight of Fancy is a feminine scent that pairs citrus and fruity freshness with a lightly sweet, floral base, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fresh with yuzu, lychee and Java lemon. Freesia and rose bring the floral side forward in the heart, while crystal amber softens it with a little sweetness. Musk and white cedarwood leave a quiet, clean finish. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions that come up most. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most votes describe it as feminine and modern.

Only for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hayari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hayari Only for Her Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh opening of freesia and grapefruit with a floral heart of magnolia, peony and jasmine, making a soft, bright scent for women. Freesia and grapefruit give it a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, magnolia, peony and jasmine build the floral side, while cardamom adds a light spicy thread. Sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli settle underneath, leaving a woody, sweet and powdery base, with a fruity touch keeping it soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Grès Madame Grès and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Yellow Diamond Intense

7.3

Versace · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Yellow Diamond Intense is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs the brightness of neroli, bergamot and lemon with a floral heart of orange blossom and jasmine. It opens with neroli, bergamot and lemon for a citrus lift, while pear sorbet softens it with a cool, fruity note. In the heart, orange blossom, freesia, osmanthus and jasmine lead, keeping the scent floral and sweet. Amberwood, Palo Santo, benzoin and musk then settle it onto a warm, soft base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half of the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. Versace Yellow Diamond and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Wonderstruck Enchanted (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Taylor Swift · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent softened by a sweet, powdery, gourmand touch, young and feminine in feel; it has been discontinued. It opens with wild berries, pink poppy and passion fruit. Peony, champaca and freesia carry the floral heart. In the base, white musk, blond woods and vanilla dry it down into a powdery, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. Naomi Campbell Queen of Gold and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Champaca Edizione Millesimata

8.1

Trussardi · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Champaca Edizione Millesimata is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and spring. It opens with magnolia, freesia and lemon blossom, light and floral. In the heart, roasted hazelnut, red champaca and praliné push it towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand character, with a spicy accord softening the sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Orcanox and heliotrope closes it with a powdery warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then spring and winter, while summer trails well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and night out. Half of voters read it as feminine. La Fede Intoxicate and One Avenue Jasmine have a close profile.

L'Empreinte - La Chimère

7.3

Le Père Pelletier

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Le Père Pelletier L'Empreinte - La Chimère is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that sets jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley over amber and musk; it has been discontinued. The florals lead: jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley give it a clean, fresh floral character. Amber and musk settle this onto a creamy, powdery base, while the synthetic accord adds a smooth, slightly abstract edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most also read it as feminine. Santa Maria Novella Muschio and Montale Roses Musk (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Soft Tension

7.6

Andrea Maack · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrea Maack Soft Tension is a unisex scent built on freesia, moss and cedarwood, a soft, green, woody blend that suits daytime and relaxed settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trail without pushing itself on the room. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, which fits its unisex character. Freesia and moss open fresh, floral and green. Cedarwood forms a woody core in the heart. In the base, musk and maté absolute turn the scent powdery and creamy, while a faintly synthetic freshness runs throughout. Trussardi Musc Noir and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

Élixir Absolu

7.1

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élisire Élixir Absolu is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, floral, powdery scent with a fresh feel. Mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot open alongside rosebud, giving a bright, fresh first impression. In the heart, freesia, magnolia, mimosa, tiaré and ylang-ylang build a floral garden feel. At the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften the scent, while musk and patchouli add a woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides as well. La Perla Just Precious and Puma Flowing Woman have a close profile.

Sampaquita (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, bergamot, grass and magnolia: a fruity freshness balanced by a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, lily of the valley, water lily, freesia and rose take over, and the scent turns floral and powdery. Vetiver, ambrette seed, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It mostly reads as feminine. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Anna Sui Electric Whisper have a close profile.

À Bientôt

7.7

Jacques Zolty · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Zolty À Bientôt is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, its green and spicy side set against a light woody base. À Bientôt opens with bergamot and citrus notes, while rosemary, cardamom and nutmeg leaf add a spicy, green edge to that bright start. In the heart, jasmine, freesia and geranium bring a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, cedar, white musk and amber dries down woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, office and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme

7.5

Moncler · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme opens with pear, violet leaf and grapefruit and moves into a floral heart, a fresh, powdery scent for women. The pear and grapefruit in the top give a fruity brightness, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of freesia, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and peony turns floral and softly powdery. Australian sandalwood, amber and Texas cedar settle underneath as a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Delapure

8.1

Birkholz · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Delapure is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity opening against a sweet, gourmand and powdery texture. Rose, almond, aniseed and plum lead at the top, while freesia, cistus and liquorice in the heart bring a spicy, lightly sweet turn. The base of tobacco, vanilla, cashmere and orcanox closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as readily as daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together.

Bella Rosa

6.8

Oscar de la Renta · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Oscar de la Renta Bella Rosa is a women's fragrance that sets pink rose, jasmine and iris in a fresh, sweet and powdery frame. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall in third place. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens fresh and lightly sweet with freesia, mandarin orange and pink pepper. In the heart, pink rose, jasmine and iris give it a floral, powdery face. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a creamy, soft base.

Liberté Acidulée / Liberty Fizz

7.4

Nina Ricci · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nina Ricci Liberté Acidulée / Liberty Fizz is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that opens on blueberry, apricot and peach; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still making itself known. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure time. It reads mostly feminine, with modern in second place. It shares a close profile with Der Duft Canvas and Molinard Thé Basilic. The top notes of blueberry, apricot, peach, mint and basil give a fresh, fruity and lightly spicy start. Towards the heart, cyclamen, freesia and magnolia add a soft floral note. In the base, raspberry sweetens the scent, while musk and oakmoss settle it onto an earthy, green ground.

Acqua Nobile Rosa

7.2

Acqua di Parma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Rosa is a fresh, powdery floral that pairs Italian bergamot with Damask rose. Italian bergamot, blackcurrant and Italian mandarin orange open it citrusy with a light fruity edge. In the heart, black pepper, freesia, cyclamen and two kinds of rose come forward; ambergris and musk in the base soften the floral core. The overall impression is fresh, slightly green and gently sweet. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the occasions mentioned most. It reads as a feminine scent. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora have a close profile.