The Perfume Library

Sweet like Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Sweet like Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear more than evenings or the office. It reads feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition and Katy Perry Meow! Eau de Parfum have a close profile. The top of Italian bergamot, pear and blackberry opens fruity. Frangipani, jasmine sambac and honeysuckle add a soft floral heart. In the base, blackcurrant liqueur, marshmallow and vanilla keep the sweetness going, while cashmere wood holds it on a powdery, creamy footing.

Olène

7.2

Diptyque · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Olène is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and sits most comfortably in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, so it makes its presence known without taking over. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is offered as unisex. The scent is built from jasmine, honeysuckle, wisteria and narcissus. The floral character leads, with a green, fresh air and a touch of sweetness and powdery softness alongside. Goutal Le Chèvrefeuille and Montale Jasmin Full have a close profile.

Gabriela Sabatini (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gabriela Sabatini · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gabriela Sabatini Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, woody warmth, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most votes call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli, tangerine and lemon, along with aldehydes and fruity notes. Honeysuckle, jasmine, tuberose and rose lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery warmth. Joop! Le Bain and Laura Biagiotti Roma have a close profile.

Le Pavillon d'Or

7.6

Dusita · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Modern Muse (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Estēe Lauder · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a feminine character, leaning towards everyday wear. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and daily wear and office settings are the occasions voters pick most. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, honeysuckle and lily form the floral core, with mandarin orange brightening it. Patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood pull it towards a sweet, woody and powdery side. A synthetic and lightly spicy edge runs through it.

Rive Gauche (2003)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre made for women, leaning towards spring and autumn. The opening is bright with peach, bergamot, lemon and aldehydes, while green notes and honeysuckle add a light freshness. A floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley forms the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood and musk in the base smooth the chypre character without hardening it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and use is spread evenly across work, daytime and evening. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Rabanne Mētāl and Rabanne Calandre have a close profile.

Covet

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sarah Jessica Parker Covet is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Most voters find it feminine, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Autumn and spring are the most recommended seasons; longevity is good and sillage moderate. Lavender, Sicilian lemon and pelargonium leaf give a crisp green start, while dark chocolate adds a gourmand sweetness to that freshness. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and lily of the valley bring a soft floral touch; the base of vetiver, cashmere wood, musk, teakwood and amber closes it with a woody, earthy warmth.

Sundrunk

6.8

Imaginary Authors · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors Sundrunk is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring. Neroli and orange zest give it a bright citrus character, honeysuckle and rose water add a soft floral layer, and rhubarb brings a slightly tart, fruity edge. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with the florals kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with the office also in the mix. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Nest Seville Orange and Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

Le Chèvrefeuille

7.2

Goutal · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Le Chèvrefeuille is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon petitgrain, bringing a citrusy, green brightness. Jasmine and honeysuckle carry the floral heart, and narcissus softens the base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters find it feminine. Diptyque Olène and Montale Jasmin Full have a close profile.

Dot (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Marc Jacobs · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet feminine floral that opens with dragon fruit, honeysuckle and red berries and settles into vanilla and musk. Dot has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. Dragon fruit, honeysuckle and red berries give the top a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, orange blossom, coconut water and jasmine bring out the floral side, while the synthetic accord adds a bright, clean edge. Vanilla sweetens the base, and driftwood and musk soften it onto a lightly woody footing.

White Musk for Women

7.3

Jōvan · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan White Musk for Women is a soft, powdery musk scent for women, with a sweet floral heart and a clean, creamy feel. The notes read as one blend: musk carries jasmine, ylang-ylang and honeysuckle, while amber adds sweetness and warmth. Beneath the fresh, floral surface sit a woody, slightly animal edge and a faintly synthetic note. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and quiet. Most voters pick spring and fall, though every season gets a share. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, and nearly half of voters call it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and The Body Shop White Musk have a close profile.

Moschino

7.9

Moschino · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Moschino Moschino is a sweet, spicy floral for women, built on freesia, honeysuckle and gardenia over amber, musk and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in fall and winter and in evening or night-out wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and it reads mostly as feminine or classic. It opens with freesia, tagetes, honeysuckle and galbanum, floral with a green edge. The heart brings carnation, rose, ylang-ylang and patchouli together with spice. It settles into amber, musk and vanilla, sweet, powdery and resinous.

Viva La Juicy Noir

7.7

Juicy Couture · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir is a feminine scent that joins the fresh fruitiness of strawberry and mandarin orange to gardenia and jasmine, then turns sweeter with caramel and vanilla underneath. It opens with strawberry, mandarin orange and wild berries. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and honeysuckle add a soft floral layer. As it dries, sandalwood, caramel, vanilla and amber settle it into a sweet, gourmand base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters link it most with fall and spring and with leisure and daily wear, though it works across all four seasons. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum) and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pure Honey

7.1

KKW Fragrance · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Cartier de Lune

7.0

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier de Lune by Cartier opens with pink pepper and juniper berry before moving into a floral heart of rose and honeysuckle; it is a fresh, green women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of pink pepper and juniper berry give a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, honeysuckle, lily of the valley, cyclamen and bearbind form a floral garden feel, while citrus, aquatic and fruity touches keep it light. The base of musk and woods leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Mediterranean Honeysuckle

7.6

Aerin · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle is a fresh, green floral that pairs bright citrus with honeysuckle, and it suits spring and summer days best. Honeysuckle and jasmine sambac absolute carry the floral side, softened by gardenia and lily of the valley. Mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and grapefruit add a sparkling citrus lift. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly fruity, with a gentle sweetness underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and work are the most common settings. Over half of voters read it as feminine. Jusbox Spring Dance and M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Eté have a close profile.

Honey (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Marc Jacobs · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity-sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. Most find it feminine and modern. It opens with pear, mandarin orange and fruit punch, a juicy citrus sweetness. Honeysuckle, orange blossom and peach add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, woods and honey close it out in a powdery, gourmand warmth. Those after a close profile could look at Montale Day Dreams and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Glacé.

Sicily (2003)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2003

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Sicily is a powdery, woody women's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with a floral, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters find it feminine; spring, fall and summer are picked almost equally, and daily wear and evenings stand out as the moments it suits. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and honeysuckle for a fresh start. Hibiscus, jasmine and black rose build a floral heart. In the base, heliotrope, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and close on a soft, powdery woodiness. Dolce & Gabbana Sicily (2018) and Boucheron Trouble have a close profile.

Almond

7.8

Widian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Almond is a sweet, gourmand floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with almond, peach, plum and coconut, a fruity sweetness lifted slightly by pink pepper and mandarin orange. At the heart, tuberose, honeysuckle and orange blossom build a floral body; in the base, Siam benzoin and vanilla leave a creamy, powdery warmth, balanced by patchouli and musk. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Rihanna Reb'l Fleur Love Always and Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sueded Oud

7.6

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clean Sueded Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that blends oud, suede and frankincense. It opens with honeysuckle, birch wood and chili alongside frankincense, a floral freshness carrying a little spice and smoke. In the heart, magnolia, night-blooming jasmine and fir balsam sit beside the oud. The base of suede, patchouli, black amber and praliné turns it leathery, sweet and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so many read it as sitting between the two. Nejma One and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos have a close profile.

Boss Jour pour Femme

5.3

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light, everyday character, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, the office and leisure rather than evening or nights out. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with lime, buchu and grapefruit blossom for a bright, fruity start. At the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. The base of amber, iris and silver birch sweetens it and settles into a powdery finish. Hugo Boss Femme and Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Carat (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Carat Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Half the voters call it feminine, with the rest finding it modern or classic. The notes read as one floral bouquet: ylang-ylang, jonquil, iris, honeysuckle, violet, hyacinth and tulip. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy touches. Guerlain L'Heure Blanche and Tiffany & Co. Sheer have a close profile.

Believe

7.4

Britney Spears · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Believe pairs a fresh, fruity opening of guava and tangerine with the sweet warmth of praliné and amber, and is made for women; it has been discontinued. Guava and tangerine lead the top, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Linden blossom and honeysuckle bring a soft floral heart. The base moves into amber, patchouli and praliné, a gourmand sweetness with a slightly earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Cosmopolitan Eau de Juice and Anna Sui Rock Me! have a close profile.