The Perfume Library

Violette-Menthe

6.8

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Charles Brosseau Violette-Menthe is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs mint with Parma violet. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall following, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with business a smaller share. Voters read it clearly as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, mint, bergamot and honeydew melon, bringing coolness and fruit. At the heart, Parma violet, jasmine, rose and peony build a green floral core. In the base, caramel, vanilla and musk soften it into something powdery and sweet. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Jovoy Quand? have a close profile.

Rose d'Isparta

8.0

Boucheron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boucheron Rose d'Isparta is a floral, sweet scent for women, deepened by spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure and business. Summer is rarely chosen. It opens with ginger, ambrette and Somalian frankincense. The heart holds Turkish rose, freesia, hawthorn, cinnamon and saffron, so the rose is wrapped in spice and resin. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk leave it sweet, woody and warm. Lattafa Oud Mood and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Emporio Armani Night for Her

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for Her is a fresh, fruity floral built around cranberry, blackcurrant and peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with cranberry, hawthorn, blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, freesia, lily of the valley and magnolia soften it into a floral. Sandalwood, patchouli and white musk settle the base into something sweet, powdery and lightly woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Chopard Mira-Baï and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Porter Sa Peau

8.4

Roberto Greco · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Roberto Greco Porter Sa Peau is a unisex chypre that pairs a fresh, powdery floral character with animal and leathery undertones. Hawthorn and narcissus set a floral frame, while aldehydes add a clean, bright lift. Musk and ambergris carry the scent into a creamy, powdery softness, with spicy, animal and leathery tones adding a warm trace in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, though the other seasons draw similar votes. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads feminine or classic more than masculine. Diptyque Fleur de Peau and Hermès Cuir d'Ange have a close profile.

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet

7.8

Grossmith · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grossmith Diamond Jubilee Bouquet is a fresh, floral scent: citrus brightness opens into a sweet, powdery bouquet that stays on the feminine side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is most often matched with night-out and evening wear, and also finds a place in daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. It opens with lemon and orange alongside narcissus and lily of the valley, which lift the whole scent. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope, iris and violet build a powdery floral core, while rose and carnation add a touch of spice. Tonka bean, amber and vanilla leave a soft, sweet base.

Brume Délicieuse Amande

8.3

L'Occitane en Provence · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Brume Délicieuse Amande is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around vanilla, almond and hawthorn at its heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: close enough to stay personal, present enough to be noticed. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing it for the office and evenings. It reads as feminine. Bergamot and freesia open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, vanilla and almond bring a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while hawthorn adds a soft floral touch. Musk, tonka bean and amber leave a powdery, woody warmth underneath. The green, fresh tones keep the sweetness from turning heavy.

Granato

7.7

Omnia Profumi · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Omnia Profumi Granato is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and sweet base. The top notes of hawthorn, lilac, jasmine, gardenia and orange give it a bright floral-fruity start. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg add spice, while white thyme and aniseed soften it with a slightly green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settles into a warm, woody, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; most voters find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine.

Lily of the Valley

7.3

Woods of Windsor · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Woods of Windsor Lily of the Valley is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lemon, white lily and lily of the valley, best suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens with the citrus brightness of lemon and orange, joined by the green, floral lift of white lily and mimosa leaf. The heart of geranium, hawthorn and lily of the valley keeps the floral line going, and a base of musk and sandalwood settles it into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic.

Cerise Hypnotique

8.1

Jardin Bohème · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jardin Bohème Cerise Hypnotique is a sweet, gourmand floral-fruity unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with black cherry, almond and rum, while orange blossom, jasmine and hawthorn bring a floral heart. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody sweetness, with spicy and synthetic touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine or modern, though some read it as masculine. Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

The Swan Princess / Царевна Лебедь

7.9

Brocard · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brocard The Swan Princess / Царевна Лебедь is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters split mostly between spring, autumn and summer, with winter a minority pick. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often, while evenings out come up less. Most voters call it feminine, though some find it classic or modern. It opens with juniper, citron, bergamot and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. At the heart, jasmine, magnolia and lotus lead, with marshmallow adding sweetness. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery, creamy trail.

Blanc

7.3

Paul & Joe · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Paul & Joe Blanc opens with almond and hawthorn and moves into a floral heart of freesia, rose and lily, a fresh, powdery scent aimed at women and suited to daytime; it has been discontinued. The top holds almond, hawthorn and angelica, while the heart of freesia, rose, sweet pea and lily gives it a floral frame. In the base, heliotrope, musk and milk turn the sweetness soft, creamy and gourmand. The overall impression is fresh, powdery and lightly woody. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Around half of voters read it as feminine. Aubade Le Parfum and Jacques Zolty Fleur de Lune have a close profile.

Hold Me Closer

7.8

Nishane · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Prep Tommy Girl

7.0

Tommy Hilfiger · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Eau de Prep Tommy Girl is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though only a few people rated these. It opens with pink pepper, green apple and pear, so it starts fresh and fruity. In the heart, violet leaf, hawthorn and white rose add a green, floral touch. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk then settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet and powdery base.

Untamed Oud

7.8

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Untamed Oud is a smoky, spicy oud with a sweet, animal and resinous side, and it reads as unisex. It opens with tar, rum and cumin, while coriander seed adds a spicy edge to that rough start. In the heart, narcissus absolute, honey and rose turn it floral and sweet, with apple and clove adding fruity and spicy touches. The base of oud, ambergris, vanilla absolute and tobacco settles into a warm, woody, smoky and animal trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it leaves a clear trace on the skin. Its dense, warm build suits men and women who like heavy oriental and oud fragrances.

Miss Vanderbilt

7.5

Gloria Vanderbilt · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gloria Vanderbilt Miss Vanderbilt is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and neroli against creamy tuberose and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and office wear, and less for evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli, clementine and hawthorn, a fruity freshness. The heart is floral, built on tuberose, ylang-ylang and rose, with cardamom and nutmeg adding a little spice. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while musk leaves a creamy, powdery finish.

Lune de Miel (2015)

7.4

Fragonard · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragonard Lune de Miel opens with blackberry, blackcurrant and gardenia, a sweet, floral scent with a gourmand streak that has since been discontinued. The fruity top gives way to hawthorn, tuberose and ylang-ylang in the heart, a floral veil over the sweetness. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it into something creamy, powdery and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out while still working for daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern side as well.

Orson

7.7

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Orson is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent with a resinous, woody warmth. Ylang-ylang, tuberose absolute and hawthorn form the floral side. Opoponax, Siam benzoin and Venezuelan tonka bean give those flowers a sweet, resinous softness, while sandalwood adds a woody base and pepper a light touch of spice. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; more voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine.

Amande & Tonka

7.2

Berdoues · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Berdoues Amande & Tonka opens fresh and floral before settling into a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness; it is a unisex scent and has been discontinued. Pear, violet leaf and grass give the opening a green, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, almond, mimosa and hawthorn bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood sweeten the scent and close it with a woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters suggest it for spring, fall and summer in similar measure, and lean less towards winter. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also see it as unisex. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy and Heidi Klum Shine have a close profile.

Abysse

6.7

Noème · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Noème Abysse is a unisex scent where davana, nutmeg and cyclamen lead a fresh, floral and aquatic character over a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and fall works too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named settings. Some voters read it as feminine and others as masculine, so it leans neither way. It opens with Timbersilk™, davana and nutmeg, which give a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, cedar and hawthorn add a floral, powdery tone. The base of musk, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy woodiness. Parfums Christopher Colvmbvs and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

La Ronde des Fleurs - Rose de Grasse

7.2

Jeanne Arthes · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jeanne Arthes La Ronde des Fleurs - Rose de Grasse is a fresh women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daytime, leisure and business. It reads feminine. It opens with hawthorn and rose water, fresh, green and lightly fruity. In the heart, red rose and white rose bring the floral side forward. The base of sandalwood, white musk and rose absolute leaves it soft and rose-led. Jo Malone Plum Blossom and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde have a close profile.

Kate Spade Sparkle

7.4

Kate Spade · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kate Spade Sparkle is a floral, fruity scent for women, with a sweet, gourmand warmth running underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters place it across leisure, nights out, daily wear and the office in almost equal measure, so it isn't tied to one setting. It reads clearly as a feminine perfume. It opens with pink pepper and blackcurrant, a bright, slightly sharp start. Purple peony and hawthorn bring the floral side forward in the heart. In the base, crème brûlée pulls the scent towards something creamy and sweet, while cedarwood adds a woody floor that steadies it.

Venice Rococo

7.6

Arquiste · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Arquiste Venice Rococo is a unisex floral built on Turkish rose water, black violet and Moroccan orange blossom absolute, with a powdery, sweet and slightly animal character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no gender lean, its floral, powdery profile can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with aldehydes, Turkish rose water, chamomile and hawthorn. The heart brings black violet, cumin, orange blossom and powdery notes, the cumin adding a spicy edge to the sweetness. In the base, civet, French jasmine absolute, Iris germanica and amber settle into a creamy, chypre-like finish.

Northern / Crimson Snow

7.5

Soulvent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Soulvent Northern / Crimson Snow is a unisex fragrance that sets hawthorn, pear and plum against the dry, leafy depth of liquorice and pu-erh tea. It opens fresh, green and fruity, with hawthorn, pear and plum. In the heart, liquorice, pu-erh tea and tangerine peel push it toward a spicy, gourmand side. The base of vetiver, gaiac wood and patchouli leaves a woody, smoky and slightly creamy finish. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, though spring holds its own. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; voters mostly call it modern and split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine. Cerruti Image pour Homme and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

Xperience

6.3

Christina Aguilera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Christina Aguilera Xperience is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, frangipani and hawthorn, giving a fresh, lightly aquatic first impression. In the heart, orange blossom, red peony and purple lotus build the floral side, adding a soft fruity sweetness. In the base, tolu balm, mahogany wood and amber settle the scent on a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Parfums de Marly Valaya share a close profile.