The Perfume Library

Eau de Rubylips

7.2

Salvador Dali · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Eau de Rubylips is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and in easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. It suits daytime, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with cotton flower, grapefruit and lily of the valley, light and airy. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and pineapple add a soft fruity sweetness to the florals. Musk, amber and cedar close it warmly and evenly, while aquatic and green accents keep it lively. It shares a close profile with Loewe Agua de Loewe Mar de Coral and Yves Rocher Naturelle.

Bouquet

7.3

Vera Wang · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vera Wang Bouquet is a fresh, floral scent built around Sicilian bergamot, honeysuckle and white narcissus, suited to women and to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, blackcurrant leaf and dew drop, which give it a green, citrusy freshness. Honeysuckle and white narcissus carry the floral heart, and lavender, musk, Atlas cedar and orris root settle it onto a powdery, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Tocca Bianca and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre have a close profile.

Pure White Linen Pink Coral

6.5

Estēe Lauder · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Pink Coral is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance with an easy, everyday character. It opens with red fruits, apple blossom and pink pepper, with aldehydes adding a bright lift. At the heart, cherry blossom, honeysuckle and pink peony carry the floral side. Vanilla and sandalwood soften the base, drying down into a powdery, woody sweetness, while citrus and aquatic accords keep it airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Moschino Oh! de Moschino and Chloé SeeByChloé Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Watermelons

6.4

Shay & Blue · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Shay & Blue Watermelons is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, balancing its fruity sweetness with a light green edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean feminine, though some call it masculine, so overall it sits in between. It opens with green mandarin orange and watermelon, cool and lightly sweet together. The heart of honeysuckle, leaves and green tea keeps things green and airy. Vetiver anchors the base with a dry, woody finish. Svensk Parfym Fröjd and Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Hamptons Style have a close profile.

In Love

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay In Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall and suits everyday wear. It opens with currant, pink grapefruit and white peach, a fruity brightness. In the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and heliotrope add a soft floral note. Sandalwood, ambergris and musk in the base settle it into a sweet, powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't turn heavy. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and the office not far behind. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Borghese Il Bacio and Eisenberg Diabolique have a close profile.

Twilight Woods (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Bath & Body Works · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral women's scent that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening also common. Most see it as feminine. Mandarin orange, forest fruits and coconut open fresh and fruity. In the heart, frangipani, honeysuckle, mimosa, apricot and freesia carry a floral sweetness. The base of oud, vanilla and woods leaves a woody, powdery warmth. Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli I Love Her and Jil Sander Sun Delight have a close profile.

Libertine

7.2

Vivienne Westwood · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vivienne Westwood Libertine is a women's scent that pairs the brightness of citrus and fruit with the green, woody feel of a chypre; it has been discontinued. Passion fruit, grapefruit and pineapple open with a bright fruity-citrus lift. In the heart, rose, bergamot, lily of the valley and honeysuckle add a soft floral note. The base of labdanum, amber, patchouli, oakmoss and musk settles it onto an earthy, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and work lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Diorella and Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Anne de France

8.1

Les Bénédictines de Chantelle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Bénédictines de Chantelle Anne de France is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters mostly call its character feminine, then classic. The scent is built from jasmine, rose, honeysuckle and hyacinth as a single whole. A fresh, citrusy lift meets a green streak, while a spicy touch and a chypre frame keep the flowers soft. Avon Foxfire and D. R. Harris Hers have a close profile.

Bronze (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ellen Tracy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Tracy Bronze Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens mandarin orange, green apple and bergamot with orange blossom and violet. Bronze works best as a daytime scent: most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange, green apple, lemonade and bergamot. The heart brings a soft floral layer of orange blossom, honeysuckle, violet and lily of the valley. It dries down to musk, vanilla and cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery and lightly woody trail. Jil Sander Simply and Aigner Début have a close profile.

Panache

7.2

Parfums DelRae · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfums DelRae Panache pairs a bright opening of magnolia, bergamot and pink pepper with the warmth of jasmine, oak wood and vetiver, making a floral-woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Citrus and magnolia come first, while pink pepper and rum add a light spiciness and sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and honeysuckle carry the floral side over a woody base of oak wood and vetiver. Amber and white honey soften the base with a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean somewhat feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Phloem

7.1

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Jorum Studio Phloem is a unisex scent with a floral and aquatic character, where fruity sweetness sits on a woody base. Rhubarb, blueberry, mulberry and passion fruit build the sweet fruit layer, while honeysuckle and camellia add a soft floral touch. Driftwood, amyris and tonka bean absolute form a woody, lightly spicy base, and the aquatic and animal accords give the scent an unusual depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine or modern, though it stays unisex.

Brilliant White Diamonds

7.3

Elizabeth Taylor · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Taylor Brilliant White Diamonds is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trace. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Citrus and green accents make the opening fresh, with mandarin orange and tuberose at the top. Honeysuckle, calla and rose form a floral heart. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a soft, powdery finish. Fragonard Maman Cherie and Cacharel Scarlett have a close profile.

Carolina

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carolina is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed leisure time. Hay absolute and tea give it a green, earthy base, while magnolia, honeysuckle and star jasmine carry the floral side. Longleaf pine adds a woody coolness, and tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla bring a sweet, gourmand softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. It reads somewhat more feminine, though a fair share of votes call it masculine. Napa Valley Cielo and Zoologist Panda (2017) have a close profile.

Oui Juicy Couture

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Oui Juicy Couture is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral scent, aimed at women and leaning towards easy, everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while fall and winter stay in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters see its character as feminine and modern. The top notes of açaí, watermelon and pear give a fresh, juicy start. Tuberose, jasmine absolute and honeysuckle bring a soft floral heart. In the base, woods, amber and musk settle it into a woody, sweet finish, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. Its profile is close to Betty Barclay Sheer Delight and Zara Orchid Intense.

Omizu for Her / お水

6.8

Annayake · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Omizu for Her is a fresh, aquatic perfume that pairs lily of the valley and citrus with a sweet floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle. Most voters pick spring first, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with office use also suiting it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of those who voted read it as feminine. It opens with lily of the valley and citrus notes, light and clean. In the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, honeysuckle and jasmine add a floral, slightly fruity sweetness. The base of musk, sandalwood, rosewood and gaiac wood settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and Escada Ocean Blue have a close profile.

Caprissimo (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Carthusia · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Caprissimo Eau de Toilette is a fresh citrus-and-floral unisex scent with green, powdery and woody sides; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and red mandarin orange, while gardenia, lilac and damask rose build the floral side. In the heart, green leaves, clove, Florentine iris and tuberose come in; the base settles into sandalwood, white musk and patchouli, which make it woody and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Guerlain Chant d'Arômes and Estēe Lauder White Linen have a close profile.

Taif Imperial

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Taif Imperial opens with bergamot and saffron, then deepens into caramel, Taif rose and oud, a sweet, woody unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by bergamot, saffron and cardamom, with blackberry adding a fruity edge. In the heart, caramel, Taif rose and honeysuckle bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, benzoin, oud and amber, leaving a woody, oriental character. Fresh and green touches keep the sweetness in check. Rasasi Al Wisam Day and Bois 1920 Sandalvia have a close profile.

Chèvrefeuille

8.0

Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie

Fresh · Floral · Green

Be Jeweled

6.1

Vera Wang · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vera Wang Be Jeweled opens with pomegranate, champagne and red currant, a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of pomegranate, champagne and red currant give it a bright fruity start. In the heart, passion fruit, pink peony and honeysuckle bring out the floral side. Australian sandalwood and sugar in the base settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Gucci Envy Me and Vera Wang Preppy Princess have a close profile.

L'Heure D'Or

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Heure D'Or is a dense unisex scent of sweet, spicy and animalic tones that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-time wear, with leisure close behind, while business settings get the fewest votes. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian lemon and spices, with honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose adding a floral edge. The heart brings orange blossom, orris butter and tobacco. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, Siam benzoin and civet weigh in, and it settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Sultan Pasha Attars Nuit Persane have a close profile.

Sunset Flowers

6.6

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Sunset Flowers is a unisex fragrance led by green apple, lemon leaf and chamomile, with honeysuckle and violet rounding out the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Green apple and lemon leaf draw a crisp frame, while chamomile and honeysuckle soften it into something floral. Red berries add a light fruity touch, and musk and amber keep it resting on a warm, gentle base.

My Happy. - Cocoa & Cashmere

7.2

Clinique · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clinique My Happy. - Cocoa & Cashmere is a soft gourmand floral for women, built around cocoa, vanilla and amber. Cocoa and vanilla carry the sweet, creamy side of the scent, while amber and musk set it on a warm, powdery base. Jasmine and honeysuckle add a light floral touch, and pink pepper keeps it from turning heavy. Salicylate rounds it out with a soft, clean tone. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits those who prefer a quiet, intimate scent. Lattafa Angham and Gulf Orchid Tahara Vanilla have a close profile.

Nirvana Amethyst

7.8

Elizabeth and James · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Amethyst is a feminine fragrance built on honeysuckle, tobacco and cedarwood, leaning floral and sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly as feminine, though some voters call it classic. As a whole it is floral and sweet, with spicy and smoky touches that add a warm, slightly dark edge. Honeysuckle carries the floral side, while tobacco and cedarwood form a dry, woody base. Lush Lush x Lazy and Zara 430 Blue have a close profile if you want to compare.

Live Luxe

6.2

Jennifer Lopez · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for the office. Many describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with peach, pear and melon for a juicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, honeysuckle and freesia bring a floral, slightly green touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it and turns it sweeter. Jil Sander Evergreen and Rochas Lumière (2000) have a close profile.