The Perfume Library

Lumière (1984) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Rochas · 1984

Citrus · Floral · Green

Rochas Lumière is a chypre-leaning floral for women that sets honeysuckle, jasmine and gardenia over a warm ambergris base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evening and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with honeysuckle, lifted by citrus and green freshness and a fruity touch. Jasmine and gardenia form the floral heart, while powdery, woody and faintly earthy tones settle with the ambergris into a spicy, slightly smoky depth. Rochas Lumière (1986) Eau de Parfum Intense and Guerlain Chant d'Arômes have a close profile.

Gardénia Passion

6.9

Goutal · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Gardénia Passion is a feminine scent that sets white flowers in a fresh, green frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked by only a few. It doesn't lean on a single occasion, running from daily wear to evenings, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Petitgrain and mandarin orange open it with a bright lift. The heart holds tuberose, Tunisian neroli, jasmine and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, oakmoss, vanilla and labdanum settle it onto a woody, sweet, powdery ground, with green and fruity touches showing along the way.

Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Carthusia · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Lady Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by a powdery, woody dry-down. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings and leisure, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bergamot alongside lilac, gardenia and jasmine. In the heart, geranium, iris and violet leaf pull the florals towards powder, while white peach and clove add a little sweetness and spice. The base settles into sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Kenzo Ça Sent Beau and Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile have a close profile.

Gharam / غرام

8.1

Lattafa Pride

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Gharam is a sweet, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around pineapple, gardenia and praliné. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and evenings out. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with pineapple, mandarin orange and pear, giving a juicy, fresh fruit feel. In the heart, gardenia, magnolia and jasmine sambac add a creamy floral body. The base of praliné, sandalwood, cashmere wood, musk and amber settles into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dior Addict Shine

6.8

Dior · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict Shine, released in 2007 and now discontinued, is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, fruity and floral softness over a fresh, citrusy base. The notes read as one whole: raspberry adds a sweet, fruity brightness, gardenia carries the floral side, and cedar keeps it on a woody, slightly powdery footing. The fresh and citrus accords stop the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Dream Petals and Somens Jade have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Gardénia Antigua

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Gardénia Antigua is a unisex floral built on gardenia, jasmine and ylang-ylang, brightened by neroli and mandarin, for anyone who likes a green, lightly sweet white flower. It opens fresh and fruity with pink pepper, mandarin orange and neroli, a touch of spice running through it. The heart turns to ylang-ylang, jasmine and gardenia, leaning green, sweet and creamy. Patchouli, white musk and ambergris close it with a soft, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Isabey Fleur Nocturne and M. Micallef EdenFalls have a close profile.

Gardenia Rattan

7.4

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Aerin Gardenia Rattan is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that softens the creamy florals of gardenia and tuberose with marine notes; it has been discontinued. Gardenia, tuberose and tiaré make up the white-floral core, while marine notes give them an aquatic lift and amber leaves a light sweetness underneath. The accords run fresh, floral and aquatic, with the powdery, creamy side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Diptyque Do Son and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever.

Beautiful

6.1

Betty Barclay · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Betty Barclay Beautiful is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is worn for daytime, leisure and work, and also for evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, pear and mandarin orange. Blue freesia, gardenia and jasmine form the floral heart. In the base, cream, sandalwood and amber soften it into a gourmand sweetness with a woody, powdery finish.

Tous (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Tous · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tous Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and floral scent built on blackcurrant leaf, bergamot and peony, made for women. It opens green and bright with blackcurrant leaf, bergamot and violet leaf, while coriander adds a light touch of spice. The heart turns fuller and floral with peony, rose, gardenia and jasmine sambac, softened by fruity and sweet tones. The base of white musk, iris and Atlas cedar settles into a powdery, woody calm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Bella Donna

7.0

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bugatti Fashion Bella Donna is a floral and fruity women's scent built on peach, pear and a jasmine, rose and gardenia heart, leaning towards daily wear and spring. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though autumn, winter and summer sit close behind, so it isn't tied to one season. Daily and leisure wear come first, with business and evening getting votes too. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern. It opens with pink pepper, peach and pear, and the heart of jasmine, rose and gardenia builds the floral side. In the base, cedarwood, rose and musk settle it into a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness. Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia and El Ganso Hey Sunshine have a close profile.

Electric Rhubarb

7.0

Floral Street · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floral Street Electric Rhubarb is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rhubarb, jasmine sambac and gardenia, suited to easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daytime, leisure and business wear. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though many also find it modern. The notes read as a single whole: rhubarb and frangipani give a light, fruity sweetness, jasmine sambac and gardenia form the floral core, and Australian sandalwood adds a woody base. Aquatic and fresh accords keep it airy. Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool and Nishane Zenne have a close profile.

Lotus Pear (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

The 7 Virtues · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral for women, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, Williams pear and peach, so the fruit comes first. In the heart, rose, orange blossom, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of gardenia, vanilla and jasmine sambac sweetens it as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some use at the office. It reads feminine and is chosen less often for evenings or nights out. Gant Sunset Club and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Rosé have a close profile.

My Melody Dreams (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mülhens · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mülhens My Melody Dreams Eau de Toilette is a floral, fresh and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. It has been discontinued. It opens with gardenia, peach, lemon and hyacinth, which together give a fresh, fruity and lightly sweet start. Carnation, jasmine and rose lead the heart, with orchid and ylang-ylang rounding out the floral texture. In the base, musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, powdery, chypre-leaning ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters find it feminine and modern, and Revlon Jontue and Cartier Must de Cartier II have a close profile.

Blue

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Blue is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, softened by green and aquatic touches. Grapefruit, peony and lotus lead the top, with jasmine and gardenia strengthening the floral side. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and rose carry the bouquet on. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber sets a woody, lightly powdery ground. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Mülhens Janine D. and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Beautiful Magnolia (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Estēe Lauder · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters tend to read it as feminine and classic. The top holds lotus, magnolia and maté, and in the heart magnolia meets rose and gardenia. In the base, cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody footing. Aquatic and green touches keep the floral picture light, with the sweetness staying in the background.

I Want Choo Le Parfum

6.7

Jimmy Choo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Le Parfum is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with blackberry, gardenia and pear and settles into sandalwood, moss and praliné. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and more than half of the voters score each of them high. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out following behind. It reads clearly feminine. It starts with the fruity sweetness of blackberry and pear alongside the floral body of gardenia. In the heart, jasmine absolute, ambrette and patchouli soften the flowers with an earthy depth. The base of sandalwood and moss carries the praliné, and the dry-down turns sweet, gourmand and powdery. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Douglas Hannant (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Robert Piguet · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Robert Piguet Douglas Hannant Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with pear, gardenia and orange blossom before moving into tuberose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer has its share of votes too. Daily wear and the office lead, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with pear giving a fresh, lightly fruity first impression, while gardenia and orange blossom bring the flowers forward. Tuberose dominates the heart. In the base, jasmine, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a sweet, powdery, woody softness. Dior Grand Bal and Grès Lumière Rose have a close profile.

Orange

6.5

Arquinesia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arquinesia Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in which sweet orange is softened by floral and green notes and settles into a creamy warmth. It opens with lime and rhubarb, then blood orange and orange blossom fill the heart. Gardenia and white musk set the base on a creamy, sweet footing, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits evenly between the two. Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate and Xerjoff Sixth Floor have a close profile.

Ameerat Al Arab Prive Rose / اميرة العرب (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Asdaaf

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Asdaaf Ameerat Al Arab Prive Rose (Eau de Parfum) is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, creamy character that reads clearly feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and spring is the season it leans towards most, followed by fall and summer. It suits leisure time and evenings best, though it also works for daily wear and nights out. It opens with orange, grape and strawberry for a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose, gardenia, lily, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral bouquet softened by white musk. It dries down to tonka bean, sandalwood and amber, which give it a powdery, creamy warmth. Its profile is close to Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Mythroma Cupido.

Mandodari Mandodari

8.3

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mandodari Mandodari is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, jasmine absolute and sandalwood, with a floral, green, chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, leisure and nights out; fall and spring lead slightly, though all four seasons get votes. Most voters call it masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two. As a whole it reads as a rich floral chypre: jasmine, rose and tuberose alongside the green, earthy side of oakmoss, patchouli and camphor. Black pepper, cumin and clove add spice, while ash, tobacco and Thai civet bring a smoky, animal edge. Labdanum and ambergris lend a creamy, resinous warmth.

Aroon Sawat

7.4

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Aroon Sawat is a unisex scent that sets the fruity freshness of mango, honey pomelo and mandarin orange against tuberose and rose; it has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead the profile: bergamot, passion fruit and gandaria give it a fresh, lightly sweet feel. Gardenia, orange blossom and white lily turn it floral. Amber, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh add a woody, resinous warmth, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit fairly close, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Out in the Open

6.5

A13 · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

A13 Out in the Open is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, for leisure time as much as evenings. It opens with gardenia, ambrette, saffron and apple, and the heart is led by jasmine, iris, mimosa and orange blossom. The base holds beeswax, sandalwood, vanilla, civet and leather. The floral and fruity side rests on a sweet, creamy ground, while spicy, animal, smoky and leathery touches add weight. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Few voters pick it for summer. Amberbomb and Rogue Derviche have a close profile.

Aurum (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Aurum Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Half of voters call it feminine, with classic and modern following. Lemon and raspberry give the top a fresh, fruity start. The heart is jasmine, orange blossom and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber sweeten and soften it, while woody and powdery notes stay in the background through the dry-down.

V for Women

7.7

Clive Christian · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Clive Christian V for Women is a floral, spicy and woody chypre with a dark character of resin, leather and honey, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom form a floral backbone, while oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood set it on a woody, smoky base. Amber, benzoin and honey soften the sweetness, and leather adds a darker edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It mostly reads feminine with a classic feel. Ralph Lauren Tuxedo and Sonia Rykiel 7ᵉ Sens have a close profile.