The Perfume Library

Inside

7.5

Trussardi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Inside is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, powdery and creamy with a light spice, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with laurel, Sicilian bergamot and hazelnut leaf, a green and fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and freesia bring a soft floral note, while coffee adds a gourmand depth. The base of teakwood, cedar, musk and amber settles into a warm, woody and powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Aubade Le Parfum and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pure Honey

7.1

KKW Fragrance · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Midnight Rain (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

La Prairie · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Midnight Rain Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where a floral, fruity opening settles onto a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, freesia, pomegranate and guava, giving a fresh, juicy fruit note. In the heart, orchid, plum blossom, white lily and amber sweeten the floral core. The base of cashmere wood, patchouli, vetiver and musk leaves a warm, woody, powdery finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and find it better suited to evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Those after a similar profile may also look at La Prairie Midnight Rain (Sheer Mist) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum).

Adiós Pampamia Mujer

7.4

La Martina · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

La Martina Adiós Pampamia Mujer is a women's fragrance that moves from a floral, green opening into a sweet, smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and hazelnut leaf, then moves into a heart of freesia, iris and frankincense. The base of burning wood, vanilla and amber takes over, with gourmand sweetness balanced by a smoky, woody edge and a soft powdery feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. It mostly reads as feminine. Serge Lutens Gris clair and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Angélique have a close profile.

L'Inspiratrice

7.7

Divine · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Divine L'Inspiratrice is a floral, sweet women's perfume built on a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, Calabrian bergamot and Comorian ylang-ylang, then moves into a heart of peony and Anatolian rose. The base of Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and white musk sweetens as it dries, settling into a warm, earthy and slightly spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Absolu Intense.

Cristobal (1998)

8.2

Balenciaga · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Balenciaga Cristobal opens with carnation, fig leaf and bergamot and settles on patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, floral women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; the character votes lean feminine and classic, with very few calling it masculine. It starts with carnation, fig leaf and bergamot, fresh yet a little spicy. Jasmine, freesia and peony soften the heart into something floral. Patchouli and sandalwood build a woody base while vanilla sweetens it, leaving a powdery, creamy, lightly gourmand finish.

Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick

9.6

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick is a unisex scent that opens fresh and juicy with seagrass, freesia and apple. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, with the large majority of voters scoring them high. It reads as light and playful rather than tied to either gender. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The top notes bring seagrass, freesia, marine notes, citrus notes and apple. In the heart, cyclamen, rose, peppermint and water lily add a floral coolness. The base of moss, sandalwood, vetiver and white musk settles into a soft, powdery, creamy footing. The accords lean fresh, aquatic, fruity and sweet.

White Tea

7.1

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres White Tea is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, leaning towards spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters call its character feminine, though a fair number also see it as modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, with cyclamen alongside. The heart of jasmine, freesia, violet, peony and white tea gives it a floral centre. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles it on a soft, slightly woody and creamy ground. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel and Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom.

Romance (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ralph Lauren · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern and others classic. It opens with lychee, rose, freesia and ginger, a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. Violet, lotus and lily then give it a floral, slightly powdery heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, woody base. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Peonia Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets peony, Turkish rose and freesia against a lively opening of black pepper and raspberry. Black pepper and raspberry give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Turkish rose, freesia and peony come forward, reading fresh and lightly sweet. Amber, Indonesian patchouli and musk soften the base with a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More than half of voters find it feminine. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Pivoine Suzhou and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.

Flowerbomb Tiger Lily

6.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, creamy layer, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and coconut milk; at the heart tiger lily, freesia and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side. In the base, mango and benzoin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. The overall impression is of flowers, fruit and sugar in balance, with a slightly synthetic tone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear, while night and office use stay in the background. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Rabanne Fame Parfum and Valentino Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense.

Splendor

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Splendor is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and apple brightness, while hyacinth, freesia and peony push it in a green, floral direction. Lily, jasmine, magnolia and rose form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and musk sweeten it into a woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Avon Tasha and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Ambassador for Women

6.3

Gisada · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Women is a clearly feminine scent that sets a fruity, floral sweetness against a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens bright with pear, apricot and bergamot, while violet leaf and tagetes add a faint green, spicy edge. The heart builds a floral body of freesia, tuberose and rose, with plum and raspberry keeping the fruit going. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean leave a creamy warmth, softened by musk and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen most often for leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Aigner Début by Night and Amado Nuit de Rêve have a close profile.

The Only One 2

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2 is a floral and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with freesia, pear and red berries, bright and fruity. In the heart, red rose and violet carry the floral side, while coffee adds a gourmand depth as the scent turns sweeter. Patchouli and tonka bean close it with a powdery, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings ahead of daily wear. It reads feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Touch of Woman have a close profile.

Don't Cry for Me

7.9

Altaia · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Altaia Don't Cry for Me is a fresh, floral and softly powdery unisex scent built around freesia, heliotrope and cherry blossom. The notes read as one piece: freesia and cherry blossom give a floral, green freshness, while heliotrope and ambrette seed pull it towards a powdery, creamy softness. Jasmine tea adds a light green touch, and cashmere wood with vegetal amber leaves a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without fading quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans feminine and reads modern. Altaia Tuberose In Blue and Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo have a close profile.

Boss Woman

6.1

Hugo Boss · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Woman is a floral women's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with light sweetness over a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer for Boss Woman, with autumn next and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead; night and evening are rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without filling the room. Most votes call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens fresh and fruity with mango and mandarin orange. Freesia and violet root add a gentle floral heart. Sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody base, while a sweet, slightly synthetic feel runs throughout. Rabanne Lady Million Eau My Gold! and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Les Impératrices Japonaises / The Great Empresses of Japan

7.6

Roméa d'Améor · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roméa d'Améor Les Impératrices Japonaises / The Great Empresses of Japan is a powdery, fresh floral built around rose, violet and iris, made for women. Freesia, melon and ylang-ylang open with a sweet freshness. At the heart, rose, violet, iris and heliotrope form a powdery floral bouquet. Sandalwood, tonka bean and vetiver close it in the base with a soft, woody sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. Yves Rocher Vie privée and Grossmith Diamond Jubilee Bouquet have a close profile.

Boss Jour pour Femme

5.3

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light, everyday character, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, the office and leisure rather than evening or nights out. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with lime, buchu and grapefruit blossom for a bright, fruity start. At the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. The base of amber, iris and silver birch sweetens it and settles into a powdery finish. Hugo Boss Femme and Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Sultani / سلطاني

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Sultani is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then moves through a floral heart into a woody, sweet base. Sultani wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Voters call its character masculine and modern. The top of tangerine, bergamot, mint, cardamom and pink pepper is bright and gently spicy. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley and damask rose add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Izia La Nuit

7.1

Sisley · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sisley Izia La Nuit is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, spicy, oriental texture, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; half of voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, a fresh, fruity start. Freesia, magnolia and rose carry the floral heart. Patchouli, labdanum and vanilla settle it into a warm, sweet, spicy base.

Miyabi Woman

7.1

Annayake · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Miyabi Woman is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around peach, freesia and vanilla. Peach gives the opening a fruity freshness. In the heart, freesia and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber, white musk and sandalwood pulls it towards a creamy, sweet, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. O Boticário Floratta in Gold and Al Haramain Angel have a close profile.

Tamarindo

7.5

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Tamarindo is a fruity, floral unisex scent, fresh and sweet, that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with orange, pineapple and bergamot, a fresh fruity start steadied by green notes. The heart brings Indian jasmine sambac absolute, freesia and peach for a soft floral feel. The base of vanilla absolute, amber, patchouli and Siam benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

De Bachmakov

7.5

The Different Company · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company De Bachmakov is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business use lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it works on either side. The top opens with fig, coriander and bergamot, moving into shiso leaf, nutmeg and freesia in the heart. Cedarwood and musky notes settle at the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and fruity, with spicy and woody touches keeping it balanced. Profumi di Pantelleria Maestrale (Eau de Parfum) and Birkholz Citrus Splash (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

True Love (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden True Love Eau de Toilette is a powdery floral that pairs the fresh peach, apricot and green-note opening with a heart of rose, jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. About half of voters call it feminine, while others describe it as classic or modern. The top notes of peach, apricot, freesia and green notes give a fruity freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine, iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and amber settles into a woody, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Moschino Oh! de Moschino have a close profile.