The Perfume Library

Sensual

7.8

Vandini · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vandini Sensual is a sweet, spicy scent for women that leans towards fall and spring days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Sensual has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with fewer choosing summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for, while evening comes further back. Voters mostly find it feminine. The top notes are cardamom, ginger, tamarind and fruits, so it opens with a spicy edge. In the heart, clove and cinnamon carry the spice on, while rose and jasmine add a soft floral side. Vanilla, tonka bean and woods in the base settle it into something sweet, creamy and woody.

Marshmallow Addiction

6.4

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Marshmallow Addiction is a sweet, fresh and fruity women's fragrance built from fruits, blossoms, musk and vanilla. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Fruits and blossoms give it a fresh, lightly juicy face, vanilla brings the sweetness, and musk softens it and keeps it smooth. A synthetic texture also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither leaves a heavy trail nor disappears quickly. Most voters choose it for leisure and daytime wear, with fewer picking it for work or evenings. It is rated as good value for money. Rothenstein DéjàVu and Michael Kors Exotic Blossom have a close profile.

Athena

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Athena is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, and it sits fairly evenly across the seasons. It opens with thyme, cypress, saffron and green notes, a spicy freshness that the fruits soften. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root build a floral, powdery surface. The base sweetens with vanilla, amber and musk, while vetiver and leather add a dry weight beneath that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it suits daytime and evening wear about equally. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Arrogance pour Femme

6.7

Arrogance · 1982

Fresh · Floral · Green

Arrogance pour Femme pairs a fresh opening of orange blossom, aldehydes and hyacinth with a rose and jasmine heart and a cedar and amber base, a powdery, chypre-leaning feminine scent. It opens with orange blossom, green notes and bergamot in a bright floral setting. Rose, jasmine and tuberose lead the heart, while orris root softens it into powder. The base of cedar, amber and vanilla adds a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. Caron Nocturnes and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Visione 2 Fuoco

7.8

Goti Essenze · 2016

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Goti Essenze Visione 2 Fuoco is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and fruits against spices, labdanum and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring following and summer well behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some votes for leisure and business too. It reads a little more masculine than feminine. The citrus and fruity accords come from the bergamot and fruits, and together with the sweetness they give a lively start. Spices and labdanum pull it towards an oriental, resinous side. Frankincense adds a woody, smoky depth and an earthy weight.

Spanish Leather (Cologne)

7.2

Truefitt & Hill · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather is a cologne for men that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a leathery, woody base, with a classic feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, while business, evening and leisure wear are about equally favoured. Most votes call it masculine or classic. The top of pimento, bergamot and orange gives a fresh, lightly spiced start. In the heart, cinnamon, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody body, while rose and orris root soften the floral side. At the base, tonka bean, amber, vanilla and musk leave a sweet, earthy warmth. Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio for Men and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Hildegarde / Carmel Snow

6.8

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Hildegarde / Carmel Snow is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer. It opens with petitgrain, lime and bergamot forming a bright citrus base, while orange blossom and peach soften it with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley and saffron lead, with herbs adding a green edge. The base of cedar, Haitian vetiver and amber brings woody depth, and candied fruits keep a gourmand sweetness going. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer; it suits leisure and daily wear best, with evening and office also chosen. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Yardley Lily of the Valley and Loewe Gala de Día have a close profile.

Musk of Flowers

6.5

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Musk of Flowers is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity sweetness and a soft musky finish, light and airy in feel. It opens with fruits and grapefruit, which give it a bright, lively start. At the heart, orange blossom, violet, rose lokum and jasmine form a floral bouquet, with a sweet, fruity thread running through it. The base of sandalwood and white musk softens everything and leaves a synthetic, faintly animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Many describe it as feminine and modern. Mancera Jardin Exclusif and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Velvet Flowers

6.0

Montale

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Velvet Flowers is a floral, fruity unisex scent that wears most easily in spring and fall, and suits evenings as well. Rosa centifolia, peach blossom and Lebanese jasmine lead, with fruits sweetening the mix and saffron adding a light spicy edge. Comorian ylang-ylang and gurjum balsam soften the florals underneath into a powdery, slightly synthetic texture. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall; evening, daily and leisure wear are close to equal. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Wally Vero Toscano Bianco and Paris Bleu Adage have a close profile.

Loretta

6.6

Tableau de Parfums · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tableau de Parfums Loretta is a feminine oriental scent that deepens a sweet floral and fruity heart with spice, smoke and leather. The opening is built on fruits, plum, rose and aldehydes. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine form a floral core, warmed by cinnamon and carnation. The base of patchouli, labdanum, ambergris and leather settles into a powdery, smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage is rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is favoured for night outs and evenings, and less often chosen for daily wear.

Dragon Tattoo

3.6

YS Uzac · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

YS Uzac Dragon Tattoo is a feminine-leaning perfume that sets fruity and sweet tones against a fresh, green backdrop. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most lean towards winter and fall, with spring and summer trailing behind. On character, feminine leads while masculine takes a sizeable share, so it sits close to women's perfumery without hard edges. Its notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: sensual skin accord, fruits, caramel, musk, suntan lotion and ink. The sweetness of fruit and caramel carries a creamy softness, balanced by the fresh and green accords. Synthetic and animal touches give it an unusual, slightly offbeat character.

Black

5.1

Superdry · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Superdry Black is a men's fragrance where citrus and spice meet leather, moss and frankincense, leaving a slightly smoky, sweet-leaning impression. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters point to leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for nights out and evenings. It reads clearly masculine. Lemon and fruits open it fresh. In the heart, lavender, thyme, coriander and nutmeg build a spicy backbone, softened by a floral touch of jasmine. The base of frankincense, leather, sandalwood and moss turns woody, resinous and smoky.

Nymphessence

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Nymphessence is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer, relaxed leisure hours and easy daytime wear. The scent reads as a whole: citrusy and fresh, with mandarin orange, pear and woodland strawberry adding a fruity sweetness. Jasmine absolute, freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while cedar, oakmoss and ambrox give it a woody, lightly powdery, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for leisure, work and daytime. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Violet Tanagra and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine have a close profile.

Nudo Rose

6.6

Pomellato · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pomellato Nudo Rose is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance led by bergamot, peach and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, peach and pink grapefruit, giving a citrus and fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, lily of the valley and pink freesia add a soft floral note. White musk, white cedar, cashmere and sandalwood settle underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily and office wear. Galimard Pêle-Mêle and La Rive Pearl Woman have a close profile.

Alexandria

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Alexandria is a unisex fragrance that opens with lavender, cinnamon and rosewood and settles into oud, amber and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Fruits and lavender open it, with cinnamon layered over them and rosewood softening the start. In the heart, cedarwood, rose and lily of the valley come forward; the fruity and spicy side rests on a woody, oriental, resinous base. Musk, sandalwood, amber, oud and vanilla sweeten and weigh down the finish. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer and spring further behind. It is worn mostly for nights out and evenings. Two perfumes with a close profile are Xerjoff Alexandria II and MAD Parfumeur Forza.

Crimson Desire (Extrait de Parfum)

5.5

The Misk Company · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

The Misk Company Crimson Desire Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and earthy unisex scent built around peach, red fruits and black musk. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays noticeable on the skin and around you well into the day. As an Extrait de Parfum it is easier to wear with a light hand, and it doesn't lean towards either men or women. It opens with peach and fruits softened by floral notes, with an animalic trace behind them. Towards the heart, red fruits, green tea and herbs come forward, with amber adding warmth. In the base, wild berries, black musk and soil take over, leaving a sweet, spicy and faintly woody finish. Zoologist Bat and elkhaldi Nectar Royale have a close profile.

Creme de Pistache

6.6

Sphinx · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Creme de Pistache is a creamy, gourmand unisex perfume that smells of pistachio and ice cream, with fruity and sweet tones running through it. It opens with roasted pistachio, roasted almond, cream, milk and ice cream, softened by Bourbon vanilla. In the heart, cherry, Sicilian lemon and rice add a fruity, slightly powdery layer. The base of amber, cinnamon, white musk and rum turns warm and spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, though modern is also a common description. Sphinx Horchata de Vanille and Maison Marinelie Besos de Vanilla have a close profile.

Fresh

6.6

Desigual · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Desigual Fresh is a fresh, citrusy and watery women's fragrance, kept light by green and floral touches. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a good number also call it modern. Aquatic notes, spearmint, yuzu and lemon give a bright opening, with fruits softening the sharpness a little. In the heart, green apple, gardenia and lotus add a juicy floral touch. The base of cedar, amber, musk and sandalwood settles it into a warm, woody finish.

Casual Friday (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Escada · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada Casual Friday Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with spicy, woody and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters link it most with fall and spring, though summer is not ruled out. Daily wear, leisure and office use share the lead, while evening and night-out wear sit further back. It opens with tarragon, coriander, aniseed, bergamot and lavender, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. The heart adds a warm floral-spicy note through cardamom, carnation, jasmine and cinnamon. In the base, vanilla, cedar, amber and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent, while oakmoss and patchouli leave a woody ground.

Alid

6.7

Azya · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Azya Alid is a fresh, cheerful unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, floral sweetness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure wear, followed by daily use, the office and evenings out. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for a crisp citrus start. The heart brings rose, lily of the valley, almond blossom and fruits, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk softens and sweetens the finish. Cacharel Amor Amor and LPDO Jardin Impérial have a close profile.

Eternity Purple Orchid

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets a powdery softness over an aquatic, fruity lightness; it has been discontinued. The top is water lily, green notes, fruits and blossoms, which gives it a cool, airy start. In the heart, plum, orchid, heliotrope, peach and freesia push the florals in a fruity, powdery direction. Almond, musk and woods underneath soften it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic.

Kokonut Daiquiri

6.9

Sphinx · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sphinx Kokonut Daiquiri is a fresh, citrusy and sweet unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens bright and fruity with coconut, mandarin orange, orange, bergamot and lime. In the heart, apple, ylang-ylang, jasmine and hibiscus add a soft floral layer. It dries down to vanilla, sugar, rum, musk and amber, where a gourmand, slightly synthetic sweetness takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. Stirling Soap Island Man (Eau de Toilette) and Amando Perez Endless Summer have a close profile.

Bubble Gum

7.1

Grandeur

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Grandeur Bubble Gum is a sweet, fruity unisex scent in which chewing gum, orange and vanilla lead the way. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it sits fairly close rather than leaving a heavy trail. There are no season or occasion votes, so all that can be said is that it is unisex and not aimed at one gender. The top pairs fruits with clove, whose light spice cuts the sweetness. In the heart, orange and chewing gum come together into a gourmand, slightly synthetic candy accord. The base of patchouli, cashmeran and vanilla softens and deepens that sweetness. Bel Rebel Bubble Gum and Axe Dark Temptation have a close profile.

Persian Rose (Perfume)

7.6

Pacifica · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pacifica Persian Rose is a fresh, fruity floral built around Bulgarian rose and violet. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-heart-base progression: fruits soften the sweetness of the rose, violet adds a powdery gentleness, and myrrh brings a faint spicy depth. The green and fresh accords keep it light. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and office settings, with evening and night out chosen less often. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Victorinox Swiss Army Victoria and Mancera Pearl have a close profile.