The Perfume Library

Designer Parfums · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Designer Parfums Ocean Dream Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy aquatic floral with a light sweetness, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. The top notes of lotus and water hyacinth give it a cool, watery feel. In the heart, lily of the valley and orange blossom soften the floral side. At the base, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood sweeten the scent and lend it a powdery warmth, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Rochas Fleur d'Eau have a close profile.

Bellissima Parfum Intense

Blumarine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Blumarine Bellissima Parfum Intense is a female fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a powdery, creamy, sweet floral heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, office and daytime wear, and less towards evenings or nights out. Orange, grapefruit and ginger open fresh and fruity. Peony, passion flower and jasmine give the heart a soft floral character. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, powdery woodiness. Bellissima and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

Miss Gabriela

Gabriela Sabatini · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gabriela Sabatini Miss Gabriela is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that softens a bright opening of pink pepper and raspberry with jasmine, peony and heliotrope. Pink pepper and raspberry lead at the start, then jasmine, peony and heliotrope turn the heart floral and powdery. Cedar and ambergris give the base a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without pushing into the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office; night-out use is far less common. It reads as feminine. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and Versace Versace Woman have a close profile.

Vanille Crème

Place des Lices

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Place des Lices Vanille Crème is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days, relaxed afternoons and evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next, and it is picked most often for leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The scent is gourmand and creamy, built around sugar and sugar powder in the heart. It opens with heliotrope and coconut, then settles into tonka bean and vanilla, which keep the sweetness going, while gaiac wood adds a light woody base under a slightly synthetic sugary feel. Ministry of Gourmand Creamy Biscuit and Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22 have a close profile.

V Absolu

Valentino · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino V Absolu is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent with a sweet, woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly on nights out, evenings and daily wear, and it also works at the office. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and fig, fresh and fruity. Orange blossom, rose and heliotrope bring a soft floral heart. Bourbon vanilla, cedar and sandalwood close it on a sweet, woody warmth.

Skil #rayoflight

Jeanne Arthes

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jeanne Arthes Skil #rayoflight is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs fruity, floral and gourmand tones with a soft, powdery finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. Leisure and night out are the most named uses, with daytime and business also receiving votes. Cherry, bergamot and orange open with a bright fruity start. Chocolate, jasmine, heliotrope and rose follow in the heart, where the florals are softened by gourmand sweetness. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk leave a creamy trail at the base.

Elevate x Ére

Ére Studios · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ére Studios Elevate x Ére is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around clove, spicy notes and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume, and no clear lean toward a season or occasion shows. It opens with clove, spice, heliotrope, tonka bean and hay. In the heart, green tea, vanilla and tobacco sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, woody and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a spicy, oriental frame. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Heliotrope | Ylang-Ylang | Citron

6.0

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Heliotrope | Ylang-Ylang | Citron is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs citrus brightness with a powdery, sweet bouquet. It has been discontinued. It wears lightly, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night out and evening come well behind. It opens with jasmine, rose and lemon, the lemon giving the flowers a bright start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, violet and heliotrope bring a powdery, fruity softness. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it and settles into a warm finish. Nishane Florane and Geo. F. Trumper Ajaccio Violets share a close profile.

Aura for Women

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Women is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackberry, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness that lychee and yellow freesia soften. In the heart, peony, honeysuckle and star jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of white musk, sandalwood and vanilla closes it with a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Its light character fits the daytime. Bien-Être L'Eau Parfumée des Familles and Ulric de Varens Musk Sexy have a close profile.

Vespa for Her

6.0

Vespa · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vespa for Her is a light women's fragrance that softens bright citrus with a floral, fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with bergamot, ginger and lemon sorbet, fresh and citrusy. The heart brings orange blossom, apple and heliotrope, a floral, powdery sweetness. White musk, vanilla and cedarwood leave the base soft and lightly woody. Rayhaan Cedrus Blanc and Lancaster Aquasun have a close profile.

Etoffes de Parfum - Coeur de Velours

Jardin de France · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jardin de France Etoffes de Parfum - Coeur de Velours opens with frangipani and orange blossom and settles into vanilla, patchouli and amber, a floral, sweet fragrance for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top pairs frangipani with orange blossom for a fruity, floral lift. In the heart, heliotrope and jasmine add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of vanilla, amber and white musk turns it sweet and gourmand, while patchouli brings a spicy, woody depth. Jil Sander Sensual Jil and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.

Brun

8.5

V Canto · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Brun is a unisex woody-oriental with a sweet, spicy character, deepened by resinous and smoky tones. It opens softly with heliotrope, musk and clary sage over ambergris. In the heart, ylang-ylang, magnolia and jasmine sambac add a creamy floral richness. The base lays down an earthy, smoky ground of Cambodian oud, patchouli and sandalwood, sweetened by vanilla blossom. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, heavy build suits women and men alike. Arabian Oud Blue Oud and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Glicine (Eau de Cologne)

Acca Kappa · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Glicine Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity and sweet side, made for women and light like a classic cologne. The top is exotic fruits, melon, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, so it opens bright and fruity. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, magnolia, wisteria and white lily. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber soften and sweeten it, leaving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for business and daily wear, with leisure close behind. It has been discontinued. RP Majestic and Montale Diamond Flowers have a close profile.

Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier II: Praline

8.0

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nobile 1942 Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier II: Praline is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance led by chocolate, praliné and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and daily use, with business and night-out wear close behind. It reads as a feminine scent. The scent comes across as a single whole: chocolate and praliné sit at its centre, softened by vanilla and tonka bean. Coconut and peach add a gentle fruitiness, while amber, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, resinous, earthy base. Heliotrope brings a powdery touch.

Secret Soul

Birkholz · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Birkholz Secret Soul is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spicy, woody and powdery touches. It opens with orange blossom and hazelnut. The heart brings together cedarwood, tobacco, heliotrope, sandalwood and iris, giving it a woody, powdery core. Tonka bean, patchouli, amber and musk settle the base into something sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. Its balance sits comfortably on both men and women. Dana Heaven Sent and Birkholz Berlin Soul have a close profile.

Guardian Angel

Cæleste · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Cæleste Guardian Angel is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a creamy, powdery softness. Tuberose and jasmine carry the floral side, while vanilla, tonka bean and coconut milk add a creamy, gourmand layer. Benzoin, frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and cardamom brings a touch of spice to the sweetness. It reads as one warm, powdery whole. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. It sits between masculine and feminine, so it can be worn by anyone. Its sweet, dense build suits cooler weather best. Perfumes with a close profile include Ella K Parfums Baiser de Florence and Monolab White Star.

Eau de Fath

Jacques Fath · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Fath Eau de Fath is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, lightly sweet side that suits spring and summer days, work and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with business and daily wear leading. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Mandarin orange, pink pepper and blackcurrant open on a fresh, faintly spicy fruit note. The heart of lily, heliotrope and orange blossom adds a soft floral touch, and benzoin, iris and musk settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base.

Medusa

4.5

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia Medusa is a floral, fruity unisex scent built around rhubarb, red fruits and violet, with a sweet side that leads. Medusa's longevity and sillage are both moderate. There are no season or occasion votes to go on, so it is best described simply as a unisex scent that can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with rhubarb, aldehydes and red fruits, which give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, violet, cashmere and amber lay a soft floral base. The base of almond, white musk, heliotrope and apple dries down sweet, powdery and slightly synthetic. Sarantis B.U. Sexy and Salvatore Ferragamo Giardini di Seta have a close profile.

Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier III: Noir Intense

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nobile 1942 Alla Corte del Re - Le Petit Chocolatier III: Noir Intense is a sweet, gourmand scent deepened by a woody, resinous base, made with women in mind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend winter and autumn, while spring trails far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most find it feminine, but some read it as masculine. Chocolate and vanilla sweetness come first, with tonka bean softening the gourmand tone. Coconut adds a creamy touch. Amber and sandalwood give a woody, resinous depth, while heliotrope and white moss stay in the background.

Rosy Dreamscapes

Pegador · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pegador Rosy Dreamscapes is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in spring. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. After spring come autumn and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, with evening and night out trailing behind. It opens with almond, magnolia and mandarin orange. In the heart, tuberose, rose, cream and heliotrope build a floral, creamy, powdery sweetness. In the base, musky notes, sandalwood, amber and patchouli soften that sweetness into a gourmand warmth. Trussardi Sound of Donna and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

Surinam Vert

Pictura Fragrans · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pictura Fragrans Surinam Vert is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on passion fruit, guava and coconut water, kept cool by green notes. It opens with passion fruit, guava and coconut water, a sweet, juicy fruit note cooled by green notes. In the heart, frangipani, magnolia and gardenia form a floral core, while the rain accord and petrichor add an aquatic, earthy dampness. In the base, amber, musk and moss soften it and add sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Marc Jacobs Rain and Adidas Pure Lightness have a close profile.

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