The Perfume Library

Cranberry

6.9

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Cranberry is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit alongside cranberry. In the heart, red currant, honeysuckle and ginger flower add a soft floral-fruity note, while ozone keeps the air cool. Vetiver, woods and musk form a simple woody base. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans somewhat feminine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Parfums d'Elmar Mahina have a close profile.

English Cherry Blossom

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue English Cherry Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent; it is sold as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine and pick it mostly for spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters choose it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evenings and nights come second. It reads as modern. The top opens bright with green mandarin orange, cherry blossom and bergamot. The heart adds a sweet, fruity side through black cherry, fig, honeysuckle and blackcurrant. Iris and cherry wood in the base close it softly, with green and lightly spicy tones running through.

Il Bacio (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Borghese · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Borghese Il Bacio Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, with a sweet fruity centre and a powdery, woody backdrop. The top notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, freesia, lily of the valley and rose open floral. In the heart, passion fruit, plum, peach and melon turn it fruity and sweet. The base of amber, cedarwood, musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, powdery, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick spring, summer and fall about equally and winter less often, and lean towards evenings and nights out, with daily wear close behind. Most describe it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Salvador Dali Dalissime and Elizabeth Arden Red Door.

L'Air

7.2

Nina Ricci · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nina Ricci L'Air is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Honeysuckle, violet leaf and freesia open green and airy. At the heart, jasmine sambac, magnolia and rose absolute bring out the floral side, while patchouli and Brazilian rosewood settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery, creamy base. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Burberry My Burberry (Eau de Parfum) and Kate Moss Kate.

Mandarina Duck

6.8

Mandarina Duck · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mandarina Duck by Mandarina Duck is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, yellow freesia and white pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, gardenia, honeysuckle and jasmine tea add a soft floral note. The base of cedarwood, ambrette seed and musk settles into a woody, creamy finish. Green and fruity touches and a light sweetness run alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

Suit of Lights

6.9

Jusbox · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jusbox Suit of Lights is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex fragrance built around mandarin orange, violet leaf and orange blossom absolute. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most often are daily wear, leisure and business. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, violet leaf and honeysuckle, fresh and fruity. In the heart, geranium, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and freesia form a floral core. The base of musk, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a creamy, woody finish. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Femme and Eisenberg Back to Paris have a close profile.

Parco 1923

8.0

Parco 1923 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parco 1923 is a fresh, green fougère that opens on bergamot, angelica and juniper berry, made for men and easy to wear from spring into summer. The top notes of bergamot, angelica and juniper berry give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, honeysuckle, iris and golden chain add a soft floral touch, with iris leaving a powdery texture. The base of tree moss and beech wood dries down woody and green. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and it reads masculine and classic. Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Summer Escape

6.5

Clean · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Summer Escape is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange, grass and bergamot with a soft base of coconut and cotton; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, whose citrus is joined by the green freshness of grass. The heart of African orange blossom, honeysuckle, peony and water lily adds a floral, aquatic lightness. In the base, coconut, cotton and sand sweeten and soften it. Bvlgari Omnia Coral and By Far Daydream of a Splash have a close profile.

Floral Marshmallow

7.2

Dossier

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dossier Floral Marshmallow is a sweet floral with a soft, creamy, powdery gourmand side, made for women. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it stays on the skin and carries a noticeable trail around you. No clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with marshmallow, bergamot and neroli, where sweetness sits alongside a fresh lift. The heart turns floral with jasmine, honeysuckle, orange blossom and orris root, the last adding a powdery edge. The base of musk, amber and vanilla settles into a warm, creamy finish. Aerin Amber Musk Vanille and Khadlaj Muse have a close profile.

Mood for Harmony Woman

7.2

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Mood for Harmony Woman is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent built around violet leaf, red berries and iris. It opens with violet leaf, red berries and iris. The heart brings heliotrope, honeysuckle and balsamico vinegar, which keeps the sweetness in check. The base of vanilla, musk, rice powder and ambergris settles into a soft, sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights chosen less often.

Frost

8.1

St. Clair Scents · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Frost is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of petitgrain, Meyer lemon and bergamot with a smoky, woody base of vetiver, cedar and smoke. Citrus leads: petitgrain, green mandarin orange, Meyer lemon and bergamot give it a bright, green start. In the heart, elderflower, geranium and honeysuckle add a soft floral touch. It settles onto a woody ground of vetiver and cedar, with clove, vanilla, labdanum and smoke making it spicy, resinous and lightly smoky. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme and Liquides Imaginaires Sancti have a close profile.

Spring Dance

7.3

Jusbox · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jusbox Spring Dance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a green and floral lightness. It opens with grapefruit and Tunisian rosemary; in the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and honeysuckle bring a soft floral note. Amber and musk sweeten it gently and dry down on a warm base. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, while still suiting the office. It reads equally well on men and women. Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle and Mancera Melody of the Sun have a close profile.

Inside Delight

6.8

Trussardi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Inside Delight is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance for spring and summer days, with floral and fruity sides kept light by a green edge. It has been discontinued. It opens with quince, lemon and magnolia, then moves into a floral heart of freesia, honeysuckle and coffee blossom. Sweetness stays in the background, while aquatic and green tones keep it airy. Teakwood, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Avon Perceive Dew and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Calycanthus Brumae

6.9

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Stresa Calycanthus Brumae opens with ginger, camphor and black pepper, then moves into a honeysuckle heart: a fresh, spicy fragrance made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The opening is cool and peppery, with ginger, camphor and black pepper. Honeysuckle and calycanthus bring a soft floral heart, while the citrus, green and aquatic accords keep it fresh. Frankincense and nutmeg close it with a warm, spicy base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Flux de Fleur

7.6

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Flux de Fleur is a floral, resinous unisex scent whose sweet, spicy and smoky sides deepen into oud and animal notes. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink grapefruit, Somalian frankincense and frankincense; in the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose absolute and Sumatran oud take over, while coconut water softens the sweetness. The base dries down to castoreum, benzoin and vetiver. Amouage Interlude Woman and Comme des Garçons Floriental have a close profile.

Number 2: Spirited Romance

7.5

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Number 2: Spirited Romance is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a citrus lift and a soft, powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: iris, rose, honeysuckle, hyacinth and white blossoms form a floral core, bergamot keeps it bright, and white musk leaves a creamy, gentle base. Green and synthetic touches keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without being intrusive. It is marketed to women and suits easy everyday wear. Voters rate its value for money highly.

Joyeux Osmanthe

6.5

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Rebatchi Joyeux Osmanthe is a fresh, floral unisex scent that gathers apricot and nectarine sweetness around osmanthus, jasmine and rose. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with cinnamon, green leaves, apricot and nectarine, fresh and a little spicy at once. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine, rose, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral garden, and cedar, musk and amber notes leave a woody, powdery, creamy base. The whole has a sweet, slightly synthetic sheen. Coty Ex'cla-ma'tion and Birkholz Soho Sunday have a close profile.

Elegy

6.9

Jorum Studio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Elegy is a fresh, green chypre built around erika, hay and jasmine absolutes, a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Bergamot and petitgrain bring a citrus freshness, while lavender and Bourbon geranium push it towards green and lightly spicy ground. Jasmine, orange blossom, honeysuckle and rose add a floral layer, and oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli give it its chypre frame. Ambrette seed and musk keep the whole thing soft and powdery. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Eau de Patou and Odalisque have a close profile.

Weil de Weil (Parfum de Toilette)

8.7

Weil · 1971

Fresh · Floral · Green

Weil de Weil by Weil is a green, floral chypre made for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Hyacinth, galbanum and neroli open fresh and green, while mimosa, lily of the valley and rose shape the floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle into a dry, earthy, woody base. Jacomo Silences and Paloma Picasso have a close profile.

Fable

6.7

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Fable is a fresh, green-leaning women's scent built around blackcurrant and neroli, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are leisure, daily wear and business. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it reads as a light, easy everyday scent rather than a strong one. It is classed as feminine. The top notes, blackcurrant and neroli, give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, honeysuckle and petitgrain add a floral, green softness. The base of cedarwood and amber leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca have a close profile.

Rogue Love (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Rihanna · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rihanna Rogue Love Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent with a warm gourmand sweetness, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with berries, mandarin orange and peach, juicy and sweet. The heart brings honeysuckle, orchid, jasmine sambac absolute and coconut for a soft floral touch. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten it further while woods give it a dry backbone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Mancera Aoud Orchid and Viktor & Rolf Bonbon have a close profile.

Costa Mediterranea (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Costa Mediterranea Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent built around sea breeze, grapefruit and rosemary. Grapefruit brings a citrus brightness that meets the sea breeze, while rosemary adds a green, slightly spicy edge. Honeysuckle and dog rose keep the floral side soft, and cedarwood gives it a dry, woody footing. The fougère structure makes the whole thing read clean and orderly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Votes on character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Fragrance Du Bois London Spice and Cerchi Nell'Acqua Yubris have a close profile.

Ralph Hot

6.9

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Ralph Hot is a women's fragrance that opens with almond blossom, mandarin orange and cinnamon and leans sweet, spicy and gourmand. In the top, the brightness of almond blossom and mandarin orange is warmed by cinnamon. The heart softens with mocha cream and milk alongside fig, jasmine and honeysuckle. Amber, musk, maple and vanilla form a base that settles into a powdery, woody, oriental sweetness. Now discontinued, it wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it as well.

Loulou Blue

7.5

Cacharel · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Loulou Blue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits daily wear in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach, green notes, aniseed and bergamot, fresh and fruity. The heart of freesia, honeysuckle, orchid and orris root turns floral and powdery. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and vetiver sweeten it into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Calvin Klein Euphoria (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Nahema (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.