The Perfume Library

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Nishane · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and spring, especially in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and wears easily in leisure time too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tuberose, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity floral note. In the heart, jasmine, iris and gardenia carry the floral body with a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone, with vetiver keeping that sweetness in check.

Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette opens with fresh lemon, lavender and bergamot and settles into the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber, in a clearly masculine style. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Fall and spring lead, with summer and winter not far behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear are chosen more often than evening. Most voters call it masculine or classic. Fresh citrus and lavender come first, while ginger and mandarin orange add a light spicy, fruity edge. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver and cedar give a woody line, softened by jasmine and rose. In the base, amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while leather and oakmoss keep it dry underneath.

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant

7.6

Kenzo · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick evening and night out, while spring and summer trail behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and some read it as classic. The scent is floral, fruity and gourmand in its sweetness: ylang-ylang, gardenia and heliotrope meet the juicy sweetness of mango and mandarin orange. Cardamom and clove add spice, while liquorice, vanilla and patchouli carry it into a woody, oriental warmth.

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Crystal Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Versace · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for women that sets the spice of ginger, pepper and cardamom against a floral heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It opens with ginger, pepper and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, gardenia and peony add a soft floral note. At the base, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Sapil Veryl for Women and Lazell Dominate have a close profile.

Scandal

6.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal opens on blood orange and gardenia, then settles into honey and patchouli: a sweet, creamy, floral-fruity gourmand. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Blood orange brings a fruity brightness while gardenia adds a creamy floral note right from the start. Honey takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole scent, and patchouli at the base gives that sweetness a slightly earthy weight. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir have a close profile.

Lilac Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lilac Love Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, leaning feminine. It opens on peony, lilac, gardenia and heliotrope, a soft floral bouquet. In the heart, tonka bean, orris concrete and cocoa make it creamier and mildly gourmand. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following. It suits daytime and leisure best, and works for evenings and the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Honour Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Honour Woman Eau de Parfum is defined by rhubarb, tuberose and gardenia: a fresh, green opening gives way to a creamy, powdery bouquet of white flowers. The top is rhubarb, coriander and black pepper, so it starts fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation lead, and the floral side turns creamy and powdery. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and frankincense closes it with a sweet, balanced warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine.

Chypre Palatin

8.3

Parfums MDCI · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin is a floral, green chypre with a leathery, resinous and slightly animalic warmth, aimed at men. It opens green and aromatic with mandarin orange, thyme, lavender and galbanum. The heart builds a powdery floral body from gardenia, jasmine, rose and iris, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, leather, Tolu balm, benzoin, vanilla absolute and oakmoss settle it onto a resinous, leathery, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Elsa Schiaparelli Shocking You and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Gucci · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets gardenia in a soft, fruity, sweet and creamy frame, and it reads as an easygoing everyday perfume for women. It opens with pear blossom, Italian mandarin orange and red berries, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, gardenia, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carry the floral side with a creamy softness. At the base, brown sugar sweetens the scent while patchouli keeps that sweetness from floating off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a minor role. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office following. Most voters call it feminine. Zara 02 Crispy Gardenia and La Rive Vintage Flowers have a close profile.

Rush

7.3

Gucci · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Rush is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral line against a sweet, fruity, powdery tone, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with peach, freesia and gardenia, and the heart holds jasmine, rose and coriander. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver take over, settling the sweetness onto a woody ground with a touch of spice.

Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lancôme · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Hypnôse Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with fruity, gourmand and powdery sides, and a clearly feminine character. Passion flower opens it, and jasmine and gardenia build a floral heart. As it dries down, vanilla sweetens it while vetiver gives a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Gucci Rush and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

La Panthère (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity opening set over a floral, powdery chypre character, made for women. Apricot, rhubarb, apple, strawberry and dried fruits give the top a sweet but bright fruit tone. Gardenia brings the floral side forward in the heart, and oakmoss with musk ketone settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery base. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are also voted. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum lays a caramel, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, fruity floral; it reads young, feminine and easy for everyday wear. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange. Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetness is softened by sandalwood and amber. The overall impression is sweet, fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Jasmin Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with gardenia and plant juice, a floral freshness. The heart brings jasmine sambac absolute and the sweetness of almond. The base of tonka bean absolute, precious woods and Glycyrrhiza glabra closes it in a woody, spicy, powdery warmth. Bvlgari Splendida - Jasmin Noir has a close profile.

Satine (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lalique · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Satine Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a soft, feminine character, rounded out by gourmand, powdery and creamy tones. It has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It works for everyday wear, leisure and the office, and can also serve in the evening. Half of the voters find it feminine. Lalique Le Parfum and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile. It opens with gardenia, heliotrope and jasmine in a floral start. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. At the base, sandalwood, cedar, suede and patchouli set down a woody, powdery foundation.

Jour d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hermès · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hermès Jour d'Hermès Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, brightened by citrus and green tones and suited to easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It is seen as a fit for daytime, work and leisure, and half of voters read it as feminine. Jasmine sambac, apricot blossom, gardenia and sweet pea build the floral core. Fresh and citrus accords keep those flowers light, while green and fruity touches soften them. Sweetness, a little spice and powder stay in the background. Hermès Jour d'Hermès Absolu and Dior Miss Dior Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery white-floral that sets gardenia, orange blossom and tuberose against the fruity freshness of green pear and white nectarine. It opens with green pear, gardenia and white nectarine, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum absolute. The base of Tahitian vanilla, Ceylonese sandalwood and cashmere wood turns creamy and gourmand, with patchouli staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and evening close behind. It reads feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Nostalgic Florals of White 57 and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa.

Loverdose

6.7

Diesel · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's scent built around liquorice, gardenia and vanilla, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with star anise and mandarin orange, which add a spicy brightness. In the heart, liquorice, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla, woods, ambroxan and licorice liqueur soften everything into a warm, woody, gourmand trail. Omerta Funky Heart and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Ciel Woman

7.7

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ciel Woman is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, creamy feel, reading as an easy daytime fragrance for women. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. Cyclamen, gardenia and violet leaf open green and airy, while water lily, peach aldehyde, jasmine and rose soften the heart into something floral. The base of amber, sandalwood, frankincense, musk and cedarwood settles it into a woody, sweet, creamy finish. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Love Tuberose

8.0

Amouage · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouage Love Tuberose is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, gardenia and jasmine rest on the softness of vanilla and cream. The opening is a floral blend of gardenia, tuberose and jasmine. In the heart, vanilla and cream turn it gourmand and creamy. Virginia cedar and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and voters read it as feminine. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Lalique Satine have a close profile.

Chinatown (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chinatown Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sweetens a creamy floral core of tuberose and gardenia with cardamom and spicy notes. Tuberose and gardenia lead, while peach blossom and peony add a soft, fruity edge to the florals. Cardamom and spicy notes bring warmth, and woods with patchouli ground it in a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. Night outs and evenings come first, with leisure close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Godet Divinité and Balenciaga Cristobal have a close profile.