The Perfume Library

Black Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Mexx · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Black Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards daily wear and the warmer part of the year. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter well behind. Daily, leisure and business settings come first, and it is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Emil Élise Choose Happiness and Calvin Klein Eternity Rose Blush have a close profile. Peony, freesia, pot marigold and ginger flower open fresh and floral. In the heart, lotus meets apricot, lychee and pear, which soften it and add sweetness. The base of amber, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a warm, woody finish.

Manifesto L'Eclat

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Eclat pairs a fresh opening of neroli, bergamot and green tea with an orange blossom and jasmine heart, settling into a sweet, powdery floral on vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It suits daytime and evening alike, and voters clearly read it as feminine. The top has neroli, bergamot, blackcurrant bud and green tea for freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, freesia and rose form a rounded floral. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down creamy, with a light gourmand warmth. Zara Forbidden Pink and Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Sakura

7.4

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Sakura is a unisex scent that sets cherry blossom, rose and freesia against fresh citrus and green notes, with a light sweet, powdery finish. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine. The top gathers bergamot, lime, mandarin orange, coriander seed and pink pepper. In the heart, cherry blossom, rose, freesia and osmanthus form a floral garden. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy warmth.

Iceberg Homme (1990) (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Iceberg · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Homme is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with lemon, neroli and bergamot, then turns floral with iris and rose in the heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. The aquatic, fougère build keeps it easy to wear at the office. It starts with Amalfi lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli for a citrusy freshness, and lavender and green notes deepen it without making it sharp. In the heart, iris, rose, nutmeg and jasmine make a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base settles on patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Aigner Private Number for Men have a close profile.

Pure White Linen (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Estēe Lauder · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral, lightly aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine, while a fair share call it classic. The top opens with freesia, Italian mandarin orange, green notes, raspberry and an air accord, so the first impression is citrusy, green and airy. Gardenia, rose absolute and red tulip give the heart a floral body. In the base, white heliotrope, patchouli and white cedar settle it onto a soft, powdery, woody footing.

Spirit of Creamy Coconut

7.6

Spirit · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spirit Spirit of Creamy Coconut is a creamy, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut milk, salted caramel and vanilla. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top opens with jasmine, apple and coconut milk, the apple adding a fruity lift. At the heart sit salted caramel, freesia and teakwood, softening the sweetness with a floral touch. The base of coconut, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood settles into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Spirit of Delicate Blush and Ivy & Lane Coconut Blush have a close profile.

Versace pour Femme Oud Oriental

7.7

Versace · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Versace pour Femme Oud Oriental is a floral, woody women's fragrance in which oud, vanilla and sandalwood build a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for night outs and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia, saffron and oriental rose, then softens at the heart into patchouli, violet and heliotrope. In the base, vanilla sweetness meets the woody, leathery tone of oud, and sandalwood rounds it off with a creamy warmth. The overall feel is oriental: the florals sit beneath a sweet, spicy cover.

Like a Walk in the Summer Rain

6.3

essence · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

essence Like a Walk in the Summer Rain is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that smells like cool air after rain, and it suits everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Many voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. Lemon, orange and watermelon open with a light fruity freshness, brightened by aldehydes. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley, ozonic and marine notes give a floral, aquatic feel. Musk, moss and cedarwood settle underneath as a soft, lightly woody base.

Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905

7.8

Lalique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lalique Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of pineapple, cardamom and lemon against the green, herbal air of thyme and Provençal lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is favoured for evenings and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. It opens fruity and fresh with pineapple, cardamom and lemon. The heart of freesia, thyme and Provençal lavender is floral and green. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, while vetiver and Orcanox settle it into a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.

Ed Hardy for Women (Eau de Parfum)

4.5

Ed Hardy · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ed Hardy for Women Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, fruity opening of mango, woodland strawberry and grapefruit with a sweet base, and reads as a youthful feminine scent; it has been discontinued. The top is mango, woodland strawberry, grapefruit and apple, while linden blossom, freesia, watercress and rose give the heart a soft floral side. Tonka bean, musk, amber, vanilla and leather sweeten the base and settle it into something warm. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. DKNY Red Delicious and Michael Kors Exotic Blossom have a close profile.

Michael / Michael Kors (2000) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Michael Kors · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Michael / Michael Kors (2000) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness that leave a clean, gentle impression. It opens with frankincense, freesia, tamarind and osmanthus. Blue iris, tuberose and white peony carry the floral heart. Vetiver, cashmere wood and musk dry it down onto a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and pick it for everything from daytime wear to evenings out. Most see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to David Beckham Intimately Women and Jimmy Choo Flash.

Style Soft

7.1

Jil Sander · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Style Soft opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and freesia over a magnolia and jasmine heart, a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and bright, with blackcurrant and mandarin orange, while freesia nudges it towards flowers. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and violet form a soft, powdery bouquet. Vetiver, musk and vanilla then sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a calm base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its character reads feminine; Puma Flowing Woman and Câline À La Vie have a close profile.

Seductive Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Birkholz

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Seductive Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity rose scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant open fruity and bright. In the heart, rose, freesia and orange blossom carry the floral side. Vanilla, patchouli and musk settle it into a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, and leisure, business and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rosé Elixir and Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wonderstruck (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Taylor Swift · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a young, feminine character that sits close to everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and about half of voters call it feminine, with many also finding it modern. Midnight Fantasy and Fancy Girl have a close profile. It opens with raspberry, freesia and apple blossom, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, hibiscus, vanilla and honeysuckle sweeten the floral side. The base of sandalwood, musk, amber and peach dries down soft, powdery and gourmand.

Cat Deluxe

6.3

Naomi Campbell · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe, released in 2006, is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen least. Daily and leisure wear come first, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Freesia and cardamom open it, peach forms the heart, and patchouli, musk and vanilla sit underneath. The fresh, floral and fruity character slides into sweetness, with the spice adding a slight edge and the powder softening it. oLiente Luna and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

Eleganza Luminosa

6.9

Linari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Eleganza Luminosa is a fresh, floral women's perfume that pairs a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and orange with green leaves. Citrus and green leaves lead the top, while lily of the valley, iris, jasmine, rose and freesia form a floral heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber, cedarwood and white musk sweetens the scent slightly and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads feminine and modern. Mexx Mexx Woman and Clinique Calyx have a close profile.

Shalimar Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Cologne is a feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with a floral, powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with Calabrian lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. Rose, jasmine and freesia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, white musk, vanilla and iris add a powdery sweetness, and the scent dries down gourmand with a faint oriental touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Madame Grès

7.6

Grès · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Madame Grès is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance in which grapefruit, white peony and patchouli lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. The top opens with grapefruit, pineapple and cardamom, a fresh, fruity start with a light touch of spice. The heart of white peony, magnolia and freesia brings a soft, powdery floral note. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and leather turn it sweeter and woodier as it dries. Hayari Only for Her and Givenchy Dahlia Noir have a close profile.

Diamonds and Sapphires (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Elizabeth Taylor · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh opening of lily of the valley and freesia with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang; this discontinued scent is made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and no single occasion dominates: daily wear, leisure, business and evening are all in the mix. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens green and fresh with lily of the valley and freesia. In the heart, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang bring the floral side forward, while fruity and sweet touches stay in the background. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a powdery, woody warmth. Estēe Lauder Beautiful and Yves Rocher Vie privée (1989) have a close profile.

Halle

6.9

Halle Berry · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Halle Berry Halle is a floral, fruity scent built around pear blossom, fig leaf and mimosa, made for women and leaning towards fall and spring days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; daily and leisure wear come first, and it also suits evenings and the office. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, with pear blossom and fig leaf adding a green freshness. In the heart, mimosa, freesia and hibiscus bring a soft floral note. The base of Kashmiri musk, amber and sandalwood dries down sweet, powdery and woody, with a gourmand, lightly spicy edge. Toni Gard Toni Gard Woman and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Charlie Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Revlon · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Revlon Charlie Gold Eau de Toilette is a fruity floral women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top opens with apricot, plum, peach and citrus notes. The heart holds rose, jasmine and lily of the valley, with cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Dior Dolce Vita and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Authentic Self Man

7.7

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with green and lightly sweet touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with cypress, Chinese ginger and Guatemala cardamom, cool and lightly spiced. In the heart, freesia, Egyptian geranium and violet leaf add a soft green tone. Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean leave a creamy sweetness in the base, over a woody footing of Virginia cedar. Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme and Mistral Male (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Monarch

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Monarch is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot and red fruits with a heart of cardamom, rose and jasmine, settling into a resinous base of labdanum, leather and oud. Monarch's 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, and is also worn for leisure. Voters read it as mostly masculine, followed by feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and black tea, which give a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper and cinnamon bring spice while rose and jasmine carry the floral side. The base of labdanum, leather, oud and vanilla dries down sweet, smoky and woody. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

1872 Mandarin

8.8

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin is a unisex fragrance that softens fresh, fruity citrus with a floral heart and a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer. The top is bright with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and ginger, while coriander and basil add a light green edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and amber close it with a creamy, gently sweet woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it is unisex. It has been discontinued. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.