The Perfume Library

Fatale

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agent Provocateur Fatale is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear are also named. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, mango and Madagascan pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, gardenia and orris absolute build a powdery floral texture. The base turns gourmand and sweet with Spanish labdanum, chocolate, musk and vanilla orchid. Elizabeth Grant Graceful Angel and essence Kiss have a close profile.

Le Parfum Lumière

7.6

Elie Saab · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumière is a floral women's fragrance built around gardenia, orange blossom and tuberose, brightened by mandarin orange and ylang-ylang. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with summer and winter close behind, and name daily wear and leisure as the top occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and ylang-ylang, a fresh, lightly fruity brightness. The heart of gardenia, orange blossom, Indian jasmine sambac absolute and tuberose turns creamy and sweet. Patchouli, woods, amber and musk leave a warm, woody-oriental base. Roberto Cavalli Florence and Abaco Odelia have a close profile.

Mandarava

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Mandarava is a dense unisex scent that joins floral notes with green, spicy and woody tones in a chypre frame. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose, gardenia and champaca form the floral side. Oakmoss and vetiver lay a green, earthy base, while cinnamon, cumin and coriander bring the spice. Amber, frankincense, myrrh and Assam oud add a resinous, smoky warmth, and civet leaves an animal trace. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfum Prissana Thichila and Prin Ganja Kasturi have a close profile.

Caldo Orientale

7.2

Officina delle Essenze · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Officina delle Essenze Caldo Orientale is a sweet, resinous women's scent led by orange blossom, gardenia and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine. It opens with orange blossom; the heart of myrrh, gardenia, vanilla and Tunisian neroli builds a floral, sweet core. The base of musk, amber and patchouli finishes it with a woody, spicy warmth. Widian Sahara and Adnan B. Ambre Noir have a close profile.

Twice

6.6

Iceberg · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Twice is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, freesia and peach and moves into orchid and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Aldehydes and lily of the valley carry the freshness in the top, backed by citrus and green accords. In the heart, rose, jasmine, gardenia and orris root form a floral core. The base sweetens with honey and amber, while musk, sandalwood and cedar add a woody footing. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) and Montana Suggestion Eau d'Or have a close profile.

Sotto la Luna - Gardenia

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Sotto la Luna - Gardenia is a feminine floral that suits fall and spring evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure. Most see it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens on gardenia bud, with rose and gardenia at the heart. In the base, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood bring a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Beside the floral accord, green, spicy and resinous sides come through. Ajmal Evoke Silver Edition for Her and Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Absolue (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Perris Monte Carlo · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Tubéreuse Absolue Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged unisex floral, with the sweetness of tuberose kept in check by spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Evening and leisure lead the occasions, with daily and business wear also in the mix. Voters read it as more feminine and classic than masculine. Bergamot, cardamom, galbanum and lavender keep the opening bright and green. At the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and gardenia build the floral body. Cedar, vetiver and musk leave a dry, soft base. Les Folies du Parfum 22.22 and Miro Infinity have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet (Eau de Parfum Florale)

7.0

Kenzo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office, while evening and night-out use are chosen less often. Most voters call it feminine, and some describe it as modern. Nashi pear opens with a light, fruity freshness. The heart brings together jasmine, Bulgarian rose and gardenia in a floral whole with a sweet, powdery side. Almond wood closes it with a creamy, woody softness. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Couture Edition and H.I.S Jeans No.1 Woman have a close profile.

Intrusion (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Oscar de la Renta · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Oscar de la Renta Intrusion Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh opening of Sicilian bergamot, neroli and grapefruit with a floral heart of lily and gardenia, and it suits women; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, star anise, neroli, grapefruit and mandarin orange, a bright citrus layer. In the heart, lily, gardenia, water jasmine and peony add a soft floral touch, while aquatic and green accords keep it clean rather than heavy. The base of musk, amber and patchouli leaves a warm, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport well behind. Most voters call it feminine. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia have a close profile.

Miss Dior Eau Fraîche

6.8

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Miss Dior Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly powdery side, suited to daytime and spring. It has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot gives a bright, airy opening, gardenia carries the floral heart, and Indonesian patchouli settles the scent onto a soft base. Fruity and sweet touches ease the freshness without weighing it down, while spicy and chypre hints stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, office and leisure. Most voters find it feminine. Hermès Jour d'Hermès Absolu and Hermès Jour d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pink Friday (Eau de Parfum)

5.2

Nicki Minaj · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that moves from the fresh fruit of mandarin orange, starfruit and boysenberry through gardenia and jasmine into a vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of mandarin orange, starfruit and boysenberry give a juicy, citrusy freshness. Gardenia, jasmine and lotus bring a soft floral heart. In the base, caramelized pear and vanilla pull the scent towards a gourmand sweetness, backed by musk and woods. The overall impression is sweet, fruity and a little synthetic. Givenchy Dance with Givenchy and Yoppy Rocking Glam have a close profile.

Woman Pure (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Jil Sander · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Woman Pure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and powdery floral with a classic chypre feel, aimed at feminine wearers; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Evening, daily wear, business and leisure all get a similar share of votes. It is described most often as feminine and classic. It opens fresh with bergamot, galbanum, leaves and aldehydes. The heart is a dense bouquet of rose, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss. Jil Sander Bath & Beauty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Anticonformiste

6.8

Mizensir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Anticonformiste pairs violet leaf absolute and mint with Sichuan pepper and gardenia, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it sits in unisex territory. The top opens cool and green with violet leaf absolute and mint. In the heart, Sichuan pepper adds spice, calone an aquatic freshness and gardenia a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean absolute, while patchouli adds an earthy ground. Nishane Boszporusz and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

Gold (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Avon · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Avon Gold Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance, built around mandarin orange, ylang-ylang and tuberose. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evening and the office. Most voters call it feminine. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange, bergamot and peach. The heart is a floral bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and orange blossom, with aldehydes adding a powdery lift. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk settle it into a soft, woody sweetness.

Debaser in Bloom

6.5

D.S. & Durga · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom is a unisex scent built around gardenia, fig and cream, with a fresh, green edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate: it neither disappears quickly nor fills the room. It reads as unisex, not tied to men or women. It opens with white currant, rosemary blossom and music cassette; the heart of gardenia, fig and cream adds a floral, fruity softness. In the base, musk, coconut shell and raspberry leaf sweeten it. Fresh, floral and green accords lead, while the synthetic and spicy sides stay in the background. Comme des Garçons Series 10: Clash - Chlorophyll x Gardenia and Houbigant Pétales de Magnolia have a close profile.

Détour Noir Exclusif

7.2

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir Exclusif is a unisex scent where a fresh, fruity opening settles into a sweet, spicy and woody body, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though business and daily wear also get votes. It reads more masculine and modern than feminine. The top opens with aquatic notes, mandarin orange, almond and bergamot for freshness. In the heart, water lily, rose and gardenia add a floral softness while civet leaves an animal trace. The base of Indonesian patchouli, oakmoss, amber, vanilla and coffee turns earthy, creamy and sweet. Parfums de Marly Layton and Bujairami Duo Night have a close profile.

Relaxing Fragrance / Fragrance Relaxante / リラクシングフレグランス (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens cool and watery, with artemisia, bamboo, cucumber and tea rose giving a crisp green feel. Peony, cardamom and gardenia then bring the florals forward with a light touch of spice, and sandalwood settles underneath as a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads feminine. Lancaster Aquasenses and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Shinanay

7.1

Nishane · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Shinanay is a floral, resinous and earthy chypre that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, and it is unisex. It opens with galbanum, blood orange, aldehydes and elemi resin, which read cool and green. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia and magnolia dominate, while mastic and cep add an earthy tone beneath the flowers. The base of oakmoss, opoponax, benzoin and civet leaves an animal, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; leisure, night out and evening wear stand out, with business and daytime further behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two.

Thichila

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Thichila is a floral and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. It reads closer to masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes come across as one whole rather than in stages: tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and rose form a floral backbone, while saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg warm it with spice. Frankincense, myrrh, Thai oud and Mysore sandalwood add a resinous, woody, smoky depth, and civet leaves an animal trace.

212 VIP (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens with passion fruit and bitter orange, moves through gardenia, musk and rum, and settles into a sweet vanilla and tonka bean base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and favour winter over summer. Evening, daily wear and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It starts fruity and floral, with passion fruit and bitter orange up front. In the heart, gardenia, musk and rum add a soft floral warmth. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin turns it sweet, powdery and creamy, with a gourmand feel.

Euphoria Gold

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold is a feminine floral that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, gourmand and woody base. The top is apricot, kumquat and mandarin orange, which keeps the start bright and juicy. In the heart, narcissus, honey and gardenia add a floral sweetness, with the honey softening it. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base in a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Golden Secret and Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Orchid have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy La Fleur (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Juicy Couture · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent that pairs the fresh fruitiness of wild berries and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens on wild berries and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle add a soft floral note. The base turns sweet with praliné, caramel and vanilla, while sandalwood and amber give that sweetness a warm footing. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Samar

7.1

Widian · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Samar is a unisex fragrance that sets clove, cinnamon and oud in a spicy, smoky frame softened by jasmine and vanilla. Samar's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evening, a night out and the office. Voters most often call it masculine, though modern and feminine readings carry real weight too. It opens with clove, pink pepper, raspberry and bergamot, where spice meets fruit. The heart of jasmine, osmanthus, gardenia and cinnamon adds a sweet floral warmth. The base of patchouli, oud, vanilla and labdanum is resinous, smoky and woody. Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Dior Addict Eau Fraîche (2004)

7.9

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict Eau Fraîche pairs a fresh opening of orange, neroli and bergamot with a floral heart of rose and tuberose; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. The opening is citrus-bright, with mandarin orange, mandarin orange leaf and orange, and vanilla sweetens it from the start. The heart gathers rose, jasmine, gardenia and freesia into a full floral bouquet. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk closes it softly, with a gently powdery, gourmand sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. About half of voters call it feminine. Dior Tendre Poison and Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane have a close profile.