The Perfume Library

Paris Rouge

8.0

Delle Grazie · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Delle Grazie Paris Rouge is a floral scent for women that sets rose and jasmine between the powdery sweetness of freesia and heliotrope and the creamy warmth of tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is most often chosen for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. It opens with bergamot, freesia and heliotrope, which give a bright floral start. Rose and jasmine take over in the heart, with a fruity, sweet edge alongside. In the base, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a creamy, spicy, oriental warmth.

Hauts Bijoux

7.5

House of Sillage · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Hauts Bijoux is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and daytime wear. It opens with mango and grapefruit, one sweet and juicy, the other bright and sharp. In the heart, iris and karo karounde add a floral, powdery softness. The base of amber and heliotrope settles the scent onto a creamy, sweet footing, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, autumn follows, and winter is the least chosen season. Beyond leisure and daily wear, it is also picked for the office and for evenings out. Ellis Brooklyn Sweet and Zara Hibiscus / Zara Bloom 03 - Hibiscus have a close profile.

Care 02.1/UX

6.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Care 02.1/UX is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a fruity, powdery side and a light, everyday feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small. It is picked most for leisure and daily wear, then for the office. Its profile does not lean toward either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and passion fruit, joined by violet and mastic leaf. The heart brings peony, magnolia and rose for a soft floral touch. In the base, white amber, musk and cedarwood settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy footing.

Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2026

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition is a fruity, woody unisex chypre that moves from a bright bergamot and orange opening through a floral heart of tuberose, violet and rose to leather, vetiver and oakmoss. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring each high, though the vote counts are small and the figures are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, and its smoky, spicy build means it is noticed in a crowd. The opening is bright, with bergamot, orange, grapefruit and aldehydes. The heart is led by tuberose, orange blossom and violet, while apple and peach sweeten the fruity side. The base settles into a smoky, spicy woodiness of oakmoss, vetiver, leather and cedarwood, softened by vanilla and musk.

Elfe Noir

7.5

Les Contes · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Contes Elfe Noir is a feminine scent that opens on cocoa and blood orange, then leans gourmand with dark chocolate and hazelnut. The top pairs cocoa with blood orange for a fruity sweetness. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral touch while dark chocolate and hazelnut bring out the gourmand side. The base of powdery notes, heliotrope and musk settles into a creamy, powdery finish, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time, and the office gets the fewest votes. It reads as a feminine perfume. Mancera Choco Violette and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sweet Carousel have a close profile.

Versus (1992) / Versus Donna

7.0

Versace · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Versus / Versus Donna is a fruity-floral women's fragrance that sits between fresh and sweet, with a powdery finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry and plum, which keep the start juicy and bright. Boronia, tuberose, heliotrope and rose form a floral heart, and the base of cedar, iris, sandalwood and amber settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Anna Sui Anna Sui and Anima Aromatics Power by Lola have a close profile.

Phantom My Hero

8.0

Emper

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Emper Phantom My Hero is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men built around heliotrope, coffee and dark chocolate. Caramel, sugar cane and almond push the sweetness forward, while Martinique rum adds a boozy warmth. Sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and floral, spicy and faintly resinous accords round it out. The overall impression is dense, creamy and oriental. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its gourmand build suits cooler weather best. The Dua Brand Black Widow and Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight (Parfum Extract) have a close profile.

Mallow on the Moor

7.0

Jo Malone · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Mallow on the Moor is a floral, green unisex scent, softened by sweet and powdery tones, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business settings. It has been discontinued. It opens with the green freshness of violet leaf. In the heart, mallow adds a soft floral note, and heliotrope leaves a sweet, powdery trail in the base. Woody and earthy tones stay in the background. Berdoues Violette and L'Artisan Parfumeur Mimosa pour Moi have a close profile.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon

8.5

Jinx · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinx Blue-Eyes White Dragon is a unisex scent that opens with mint, blue sage and camphor tree, moves through blue lotus and iris, and settles into oud and vanilla. The top notes of mint, blue sage and camphor tree give a cool, fresh start. In the heart, blue lotus, iris and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of Chinese oud, vanilla and smoke turns it woody, resinous and slightly animalic, with a sweet, fruity side running alongside the fresh and floral accords. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It reads as unisex. It has been discontinued. Lost Tribe Blu and Bogue MEM have a close profile.

Parfum Bespoke

7.0

Ozwald Boateng · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ozwald Boateng Parfum Bespoke is a fresh, floral scent with green, sweet and powdery sides, made for women and now discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards evening wear, with leisure and nights out also picked, and it is recommended least for the office. Rose, heliotrope and lily of the valley build a floral frame. Bergamot and peppermint add freshness, while rhubarb leaf brings a green note. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften it. Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane (Eau de Toilette) and Rania J. Rose Ishtar have a close profile.

Rêve Narcotique

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique is a dense, sweet and animalic unisex floral, pairing the creamy weight of gardenia and tuberose with the warmth of honey and resins. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, a full and warm scent. It opens on a floral cloud of gardenia, ylang-ylang, tuberose and heliotrope. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac, honey, nutmeg and Damask rose come forward, with black caraway adding spice. The base leaves an animalic, resinous depth from civet, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood, tolu balm and ambergris. Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven and Zoologist Bee have a close profile.

Simply You (2021)

7.5

Esprit · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Esprit Simply You (2021) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with a sweet, powdery side that keeps it soft and creamy. Its sillage and longevity are rated moderate, so it carries through the day without filling the room, though the number of ratings is small. It is positioned as a feminine scent. The top pairs bergamot with pink pepper for a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, heliotrope, osmanthus and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, amber and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, warm finish.

Lovebird

7.0

Zoologist · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zoologist Lovebird is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh, citrusy, fruity character with a green and floral backdrop. It opens with the coolness of kiwi, mint and bergamot, while absinthe wormwood and lavender add a green, herbal edge. In the heart, passion fruit, heliotrope and lily of the valley bring a floral sweetness, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla, musk and oakmoss settles it into something powdery and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated it, so treat those figures as tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone who likes a balance of fresh and sweet. Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Roja Parfums Elixir Essence de Parfum (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Decadent Wonder

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex fragrance built around rose, vanilla and cocoa. It opens with ginger, cinnamon and mandarin orange, a lively spice-and-citrus start softened by rose water. The heart brings rose, jasmine and heliotrope, adding a floral, powdery feel. The base of rum, vanilla, cocoa and cypriol settles into a creamy, gourmand, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also suits daily use. Amouage Love Delight (Eau de Parfum) and Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium have a close profile.

Pretty Swan

7.5

Oriflame · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Oriflame Pretty Swan is a fresh floral for women, softened by sweet, fruity and gourmand touches. Jasmine and heliotrope form a floral, powdery core, apricot adds a fruity sweetness, and vanilla orchid brings a creamy softness. Rice gives it a light, clean gourmand feel. Pink pepper leaves a faint spicy trace, while blond woods provide a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Jimmy Choo Flash and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

Paris Sambava

8.0

Carven · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carven Paris Sambava opens with plum and cherry blossom and settles into vanilla and musk, a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate: it is noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as a feminine scent. Plum and cherry blossom give a fruity, fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and white orchid add a powdery, floral softness. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, Siam benzoin and musk, while patchouli and Orcanox leave a dry, spicy trace. Nobile 1942 Café Chantant (Eau de Parfum) and Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vaniglia Nera

7.5

Bottega Verde · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bottega Verde Vaniglia Nera is a creamy, gourmand vanilla for women, softened by coffee and coconut milk, with a sweet, powdery character. It opens with coconut milk, vanilla blossom and coffee bean. In the heart, peach and raspberry add a fruity sweetness, while tuberose and heliotrope strengthen the floral, powdery side. As it dries down, malt, musk, patchouli and vanilla take over, with spicy, woody and oriental touches staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Rihanna Reb'l Fleur (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sweet Paradise

7.5

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and projection are both rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so it is a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, but the soft, sweet profile suits easygoing daily wear. Mandarin orange, ambrette and musk open light and clean. In the heart, peach, iris, rose and peony bring a fruity floral sweetness. Tonka bean, heliotrope and barley leave a creamy, powdery warmth underneath.

Bakír (Perfume)

7.5

Germaine Monteil · 1975

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Germaine Monteil Bakír is a sweet, spicy and woody chypre for women, launched in 1975 and since discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange blossom and petitgrain, sharpened by galbanum and pimento, while labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight and raspberry a soft sweetness. The heart brings jasmine, rose and heliotrope, with patchouli and geranium giving the florals an earthy edge. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar, musk and vanilla settle into a woody, animalic, faintly smoky chypre. Molinard Habanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Heaven Sent

6.5

Dana · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dana Heaven Sent opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and apple blossom, moves into a floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine and red rose, and settles on a sweet, powdery base of patchouli and amber; it is a feminine fragrance. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. The start is citrus-bright with lily of the valley, then heliotrope and iris add a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk hold the floral sweetness on a woody, spicy ground.

Fleur d'Iris

7.0

Karl Lagerfeld · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Karl Lagerfeld Fleur d'Iris is a powdery, sweet and creamy floral for women, opening with iris, orange blossom absolute and mandarin orange. Iris, orange blossom absolute and mandarin orange lead the top. In the heart, cyclamen, orchid and orris concrete carry the floral theme, while heliotrope, Bourbon vanilla absolute and musk in the base sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. The overall impression is soft and sweet, with a fruity touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative read. Its floral, powdery character reads as feminine. Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs (2021) and Lanoé Ibiza Love have a close profile.

Cap d'Antibes

6.5

Laborynthia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Laborynthia Cap d'Antibes is a unisex perfume with a fresh, floral and aquatic character, softened by a creamy finish. Jasmine, tuberose, hyacinth and lily of the valley form a floral bouquet, while the marine notes add a light, watery freshness. Heliotrope and white musk keep it creamy and smooth, with amber and cistus leaving a faint warmth underneath. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a clean, floral scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Avon Pur Blanca (Eau de Toilette) and Carner Rock Star have a close profile.

Les Cahiers Secrets

8.5

Jouissance · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Jouissance Les Cahiers Secrets Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral built around lily, heliotrope and iris, made for women. It opens with cumin and lily, a spicy edge running through the fresh floral. At the heart, heliotrope and powder come forward and soften the sweetness. Iris and musk form the base, where an animal warmth keeps the scent on a creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes behind them this is a tentative reading. It sits close to the skin and has a calm, feminine character. Chanel Comète and Jimmy Choo Iris Crush have a close profile.

1902 - Figuier & Sichuan

7.0

Berdoues · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues 1902 - Figuier & Sichuan is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent in which the fruity sweetness of fig is balanced by a light spiciness. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft trail rather than a loud one. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out further behind. Its character is hard to pin down: feminine votes lead, yet masculine and classic both draw a fair share. Sichuan pepper and fig leaf open on a green, spicy note. In the heart, rose, fig and heliotrope add a floral, sweet softness. The base of fig wood, iris and white musk dries down woody and slightly powdery. Ferrari Noble Fig and Houbigant Figuier Noir have a close profile.