The Perfume Library

Cheap and Chic

6.7

Moschino · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic is a fresh feminine scent where citrus and flowers lead, softened by a sweet, powdery touch. Cheap and Chic has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is seen as a daily, leisure and office scent, while evenings and nights out are a distant second. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot, yuzu and petitgrain, with rosewood adding a soft woody edge. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, freesia, peony and violet form a floral bouquet. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and iris sweetens it and settles it onto a powdery, creamy ground.

Flower Fusion

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Flower Fusion is a floral, sweet women's fragrance, with a powdery, creamy softness and a touch of spice and oriental warmth. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and freesia carry the floral side, while damask rose and Provençal violet add a powdery finish. Lemon and ginger give it some lift, and patchouli, cistus and labdanum add depth. Bourbon vanilla pulls it together into something creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Aqua Quorum (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Puig · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Puig Aqua Quorum Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance; though discontinued, its green, fougère side keeps it clean and understated. It opens with freesia and lavender, moves into grapefruit, geranium and amber at the heart, and rests on oakmoss. It starts fresh and citrusy, carries a floral and green thread, with fruity and spicy touches mixed in. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern.

Délices de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Cartier · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Délices de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and powdery floral with a gourmand touch, aimed at women, and it has been discontinued. Pink pepper, bergamot and sour cherry open with a spicy, tart fruitiness. In the heart, violet, jasmine and freesia add a soft, powdery floral layer. Tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and amber in the base balance the sweetness with woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits leisure and daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Close in profile are DKNY Cashmere & Vanilla Essence and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto.

Siwa (2018)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memo Paris Siwa is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent built around cinnamon leaf, narcissus and vanilla. Cinnamon leaf, French narcissus absolute and freesia open floral with a light spiciness. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and sandalwood settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy footing. Benzoin, Bourbon vanilla absolute and musk leave a soft, sweet finish towards the base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Autour du Parfum Poudre d'Iris have a close profile.

Let it Rock

7.4

Vivienne Westwood · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vivienne Westwood Let it Rock is a floral, fruity scent set over a sweet, spicy and earthy base, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mandarin orange and bergamot, bright and lightly fruity. Jasmine carries the floral heart, and as it dries, amber and patchouli sweeten it and settle it into a woody, powdery, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Dior Midnight Poison and The Different Company Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Evernia (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Evernia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green chypre that pairs a bright bergamot and pink pepper opening with a floral heart of jasmine, violet and rose, resting on oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and business settings leading. Character votes lean slightly masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and blackcurrant absolute, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart brings jasmine, orris butter, violet and rose, soft and floral. The base settles into a dry, woody ground of oakmoss, sandalwood and musk.

Borea

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Borea is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character over a sweet, creamy base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn for leisure and daily use, and also for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or classic. The top opens with coconut, peach, plum and almond for a sweet fruity start. The heart turns to a floral bouquet of magnolia, musk rose, iris, jasmine, freesia and tuberose. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and musk leave a creamy softness, while oakmoss adds a woody balance. The Fragrance Amethyst Soul and Loewe Aire Atardecer have a close profile.

Volupté (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Oscar de la Renta · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Volupté Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity side softens into a sweet, powdery base, with a clearly feminine feel. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, melon, watermelon and freesia, which give a light, juicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and no single occasion dominates among evening, daily wear and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it classic.

Verdigris

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Verdigris is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, lime and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, softened a little by jasmine. In the heart, calone brings an aquatic coolness, nutmeg and coriander add spice, and rose and violet lend a floral touch. The base rests on a green, woody ground of oakmoss, patchouli and cedar, smoothed by musk and ambergris. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and CK One have a close profile.

Citrus Splash (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Citrus Splash Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of neroli and bergamot to the soft florals of freesia and tea rose. Most voters place it in summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its occasions; it is rarely chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads as both masculine and feminine. It is fresh, citrusy and green, with a fruity touch that sweetens it a little. Bergamot and neroli lead at first, then freesia and tea rose add a gentle floral softness. The base of musk and cedarwood dries it down on a lightly woody footing. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Gelsomino and Le Labo Bigarade 18 have a close profile.

Jãbir

8.0

Kemi · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kemi Jãbir opens with pink pepper, violet and freesia and settles onto vetiver and patchouli, a fresh, floral, woody-oriental unisex scent that has been discontinued. Pink pepper, violet and freesia come first, then the heart turns to lily of the valley, peony and rose for a soft floral feel. The base is led by vetiver, patchouli, musk, Laotian oud and vanilla, where the sweetness is balanced by oud and an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Pura

7.6

Furla · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Furla Pura is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet and powdery side, made for women. It opens with bergamot, ginger and freesia, bright and clean. The heart brings mimosa absolute, Mugane™ and Jasminum grandiflorum for a gentle floral softness, and driftwood and Orcanox settle underneath as a light woody base. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with a modern streak. Berdoues Freesia & Coton and LM Parfums Chemise Blanche have a close profile.

Terrasse à St-Germain

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jul et Mad Terrasse à St-Germain is a unisex perfume that leans towards spring and summer days: fresh, citrusy and floral, easy to wear in daytime. It opens with rhubarb, tangerine and grapefruit, bright and a little tart. The heart brings blue rose, lotus and freesia, floral and green in a light way. The base of musk, sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli settles it into a powdery, creamy, softly woody finish, with fruity and sweet touches along the way. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Privé (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Privé Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a powdery, creamy floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, neroli and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Jasmine absolute, magnolia absolute and gardenia absolute carry a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and musk settle it into a creamy, woody warmth.

212

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 pairs orange blossom, mandarin orange and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, freesia and rose, making a fresh women's scent suited to daytime. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most are daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, then moves into a green, floral heart of jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily. Musk and sandalwood in the base soften it and leave a lightly woody finish. Pascal Morabito My Diamond and Annayake Pour Elle have a close profile.

Dior Addict Eau Fraîche (2014)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot gives it a bright opening, and freesia and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. In the base, white musk pulls everything together with a clean sweetness, while a fruity, slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer or spring, and daily wear, office and leisure come up most often. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Dior Addict 2 and Rituals Océan Infini have a close profile.

Arabian Wood

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Arabian Wood is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet core down with spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, galbanum and lavender give the top a fresh edge, while Bulgarian rose and orange blossom start the floral side. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose absolute bring out the sweetness, and the base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and tonka bean settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it masculine. El Nabil Amber of Yemen and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Rêve d'Infini

7.2

Lalique · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Rêve d'Infini is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance, with a light sweetness and a powdery, creamy side that suits everyday wear. It opens with lychee, bergamot and white rose absolute, a fruity freshness set against a floral backdrop. The heart brings peach, freesia, jasmine and cedarwood: the fruit softens and the flowers gain weight. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla carry it toward a creamy, powdery, lightly woody finish. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. The feminine reading dominates the character votes. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee have a similar profile.

Ambre (2016)

8.4

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Occitane en Provence Ambre is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a warm, powdery and creamy character that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as feminine slightly more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with freesia and bergamot, with tonka bean, plum and cistus in the heart. The base holds amber, vanilla, musk, vetiver and cedar. A floral freshness at the start gives way to a gourmand sweetness and resinous warmth. Laura Mercier Ambre Passion and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Flower of Immortality

7.4

Kilian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Flower of Immortality is a fresh, floral and fruity scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it is sold as unisex, though most voters find it feminine. Freesia, rose and peach blossom give it a soft bouquet feel, with nectarine adding a fruity brightness. Vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, while orris butter draws a powdery edge. As a whole it reads light, clean and slightly synthetic in its shine. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves no heavy trail and stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as a daytime, leisure or work scent, with few choosing it for evenings. Emporio Armani Diamonds Eau de Parfum and Spirit of Wild Roses have a close profile.

Fleur de Lune

7.9

Jacques Zolty · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jacques Zolty Fleur de Lune is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with bergamot, centres on rose and freesia, and softens into almond, musk and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot gives the opening its brightness, while rose and freesia carry the heart. The base of almond, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood pulls the scent towards a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet warmth, and the fresh accord stays present throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Dior Sakura.

Fresia

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Fresia is a fresh, powdery floral built around freesia, violet and iris, offered as a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays on the skin without crowding the room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Freesia opens the scent with a fresh floral note. Rosa centifolia absolute and violet carry the heart, and iris and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy base. A green edge runs behind all the flowers. Gucci The Virgin Violet and Burberry Hawthorn Bloom have a close profile.

South Bay

7.3

The Different Company · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company South Bay is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange leaf, grapefruit and freesia, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange leaf, grapefruit and tamarind, a bright citrus with a green edge. In the heart, freesia, grapefruit tree and rose hip add a soft floral, slightly fruity note. Vetiver, suede and sandalwood then dry it down onto a warm, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Clinique Calyx and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.