The Perfume Library

Cologne (2016)

8.0

Le Galion · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Cologne (2016) is a fresh unisex cologne built on bergamot, lemon and bitter orange, softened by green and floral touches. Citrus leads: bergamot, lemon and bitter orange carry the freshness. Galbanum and petitgrain water absolute add a green edge, while orange blossom and honeysuckle bring the floral side forward. Juniper berry, angelica root and clary sage give this clean picture a light spicy, fruity tone. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use come first. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit fairly close, so it reads open to both. Penhaligon's Luna and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.

Aqua di Roma

7.0

Laura Biagiotti · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laura Biagiotti Aqua di Roma is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot and carries a heart of white flowers; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs the fruity freshness of blackcurrant with the sharpness of lemon and bergamot. At the heart, magnolia, rose, mimosa, honeysuckle, jasmine and tuberose build a floral garden feel. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and sets it on a woody footing, with a faintly synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, though the vote counts are small, so these readings are tentative. Its light, clean character reads as a women's scent. Maria Sharapova Maria Sharapova and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mini Dream

6.0

Ulric de Varens · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Mini Dream is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that pairs the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant, mandarin orange and apricot with a floral heart of jasmine and honeysuckle. The top is blackcurrant, mandarin orange, rum and apricot, which opens as a fresh, sugared fruit. Jasmine and honeysuckle bring a soft floral middle. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it onto a powdery ground, with gourmand and synthetic touches running through the whole. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the number of votes is small and that reading should be taken cautiously. Its value for money is rated high. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Scent of You for Women and Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC.

Poison Ivy

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Folkwinds Poison Ivy is a unisex floral built around linden blossom, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac, with a green and spicy edge. It opens with linden blossom, Turkish rose and candied apple, while the two ambergris notes soften the sweetness. In the heart, blue lotus, jasmine sambac, mint and lavender turn the florals greener. The base of hay, tobacco, spices and Thai oud settles it onto a woody, earthy and slightly animalic ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted so far. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued. Lost Tribe Sultry Sambac V2 and Lost Tribe Bruce Wayne have a close profile.

La Ravissante

6.9

Parfums MDCI · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums MDCI La Ravissante is a fresh, floral women's perfume with fruity and sweet touches and a powdery, creamy feel, best suited to spring and fall. Finger lime, pomegranate and pink pepper open it with a fruity, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, magnolia and honeysuckle carry the floral character. In the base, vanilla, marshmallow and white musk sweeten it and soften it into a creamy powder. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also in the mix. Loewe 001 Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Sora Dora Raphael have a close profile.

Nuit

6.4

Avon · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Nuit is a sweet floral women's fragrance with a powdery, lightly smoky oriental feel that leans towards the evening. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick evening and night out, with daily and leisure wear further behind. It reads feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli and honeysuckle. Narcissus, jasmine and tuberose fill the heart with floral weight. The base of musk, frankincense, amber and woods settles it into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky finish, with a fruity touch running through.

Présence(s) de Bach

7.5

Les Fleurs de Bach

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Fleurs de Bach Présence de Bach is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and floral character and a slightly sweet edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and mostly pick leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Clematis and vervain give a fresh, green opening. Honeysuckle and wild rose soften the heart into something floral, while pine, oak and crab apple set a woody, earthy base; citrus and spicy touches run through it. Covet and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.

Nectar

7.7

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Nectar is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus and green accords, with a light sweet touch. Bergamot, honey pomelo and Italian mandarin orange give it a bright citrus opening. In the heart, honeysuckle and neroli add a soft floral note, with cedarwood keeping it steady. Vetiver, musk and orange blossom form the base, and the scent turns slightly sweeter without losing its fresh character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, work and daily wear, and less for evenings or nights out. It sits comfortably on both men and women as an easy everyday scent. Les Néréides Étoile d'Oranger and Nuxe Prodigieux Néroli - Le Parfum have a close profile.

Aura for Women

6.4

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.

Eternal Summer

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Eternal Summer is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a sweet, fruity touch; it has been discontinued. Kumquat and pear sit with neroli to make up the bright side of the scent. Green tea, grass and bamboo add a green freshness, while rose and honeysuckle soften it with a floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss give it a woody, faintly earthy base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its light, fresh character leans towards warm weather, and it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Dragonboat (2013)

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Dragonboat is a fresh, green floral with a citrus and fruity edge, unisex in spirit. It leans towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean feminine, though masculine and classic get a fair share too. Osmanthus, honeysuckle and green tea read as one whole. The fresh, citrusy and green side comes first, softened by floral and fruity tones. Behind them sits a light spicy, woody and creamy texture.

White Rabbit

7.5

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ikiryō White Rabbit is a green, fruity floral softened by caramel and vanilla, a sweet gourmand leaning feminine. Pear and honeysuckle give it a fresh, fruity edge, while jasmine, gardenia and datura carry the floral heart. Bergamot and orange add brightness, and caramel and vanilla push the sweetness forward. Amber and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly animal warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out, and most voters read its character as feminine.

Summer Bliss for Her

7.1

Mexx · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mexx Summer Bliss for Her is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet side, light and close to everyday wear. Mint, nashi pear, bergamot and red currant open on a cool, fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, honeysuckle and jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. The base of vanilla, white musk and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with business use also among the leading choices. It reads as a feminine scent. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Berdoues Monoï & Coco have a close profile.

Le Jardinier

8.1

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

ānti Le Jardinier is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that opens on grass and lentisk and settles into a floral heart of honeysuckle, magnolia and lily. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and does not lean towards one gender. The opening of grass and lentisk feels cool and green. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and lily bring a soft floral side. In the base, nettle absolute and galbanum keep the green line going, so the scent stays fresh and garden-like from start to finish.

Sunflowers Sunrise

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Sunrise is a light fruity-floral for women that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening into a sweet, creamy floral. Honeydew melon, Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, mimosa absolute, honeysuckle and ox-eye daisy bring the floral side forward. In the base, French narcissus absolute, Siam benzoin and Italian broom absolute soften it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with fewer votes for evenings and nights out. Valentino Voce Viva (Eau de Parfum) and Ellis Brooklyn Florist have a close profile.

Golden Dust (Perfume Oil)

8.4

Sunnamusk

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Incanto Charms (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Charms Eau de Toilette pairs honeysuckle and passion fruit with a jasmine and rose heart, a fresh, sweet floral for women that has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. Honeysuckle and passion fruit open sweet, fruity and lightly citrusy, while jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral body. Amyris and musk stay in the background and close it simply. The overall impression is fresh, floral and gently sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Escada Marine Groove share a close profile.

Sonia Rykiel (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Sonia Rykiel · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Sonia Rykiel Eau de Toilette is a floral women's fragrance that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pineapple and passion fruit, a bright fruity start. Violet, honeysuckle, lily of the valley and cardamom bring a soft floral and spicy heart. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood turns sweet and powdery, while patchouli and cinnamon add an earthy, spicy depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters suggest it most for daytime and evening, and it also suits leisure hours. Grès Ambre de Cabochard and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lime, lemon, buchu and grapefruit blossom. The heart turns floral and softly sweet with honeysuckle, freesia, osmanthus and lily of the valley, and the base of amber, iris and silver birch settles it onto a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Its light build suits daytime best. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Chopard Happy Spirit have a close profile.

Classic

6.7

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic Classic is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot, and it sits close to everyday wear. It opens with citrus and herbs; pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot keep it bright and fruity. At the heart, honeysuckle and lilac add a light floral softness. The base of woody notes, ginger and white musk dries down calm and clean, with a faintly aquatic and synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Banana Republic Classic (Red) have a close profile.

Fiori di Krizia

6.6

Krizia · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Krizia Fiori di Krizia is a discontinued women's fragrance that sits most comfortably between spring and autumn, suited to daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daytime and business wear get the most votes, while evening and night out lag behind. Most see it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern. The scent reads as a full floral garden: jasmine, magnolia, rose, freesia, honeysuckle and wisteria together. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a fresh, green, slightly fruity lift. Vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and musk lay down a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Its powdery, chypre side steadies the fresh florals.

The Poet

8.8

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Poet is a unisex chypre built around oakmoss, tuberose and nagarmotha, with a green, floral and earthy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It fits daily wear, leisure time and nights out. A fresh, green air runs through it: galbanum, violet leaf, bergamot and honeysuckle stay forward. Hyacinth, jasminum grandiflorum and tuberose shape the floral side, while oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli add a woody, earthy, resinous depth. Weil de Weil and Tom Ford Vert de Fleur have a close profile.

Oud Gaiac

5.3

Sentier

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sentier Oud Gaiac is a floral and green unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and fall, leaning towards casual, leisure wear. It opens with apple and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, honeysuckle and ylang-ylang carry the floral side while black pepper adds a spicy edge. Vanilla sweetens the base and precious woods give it a woody floor. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter a little further back. Leisure is the most chosen occasion, followed by evening and business wear. It reads equally well on men and women.

Poésie

7.9

Frédéric Haldimann · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Frédéric Haldimann Poésie is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a powdery, sweet and woody warmth, deepened by chypre and oriental touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in the evening and night out, with daily wear and the office further behind. It opens with bergamot, osmanthus, orange blossom and peach, where the floral side is softened by fruit. The heart moves to honeysuckle, jasmine, tuberose and rose. In the base, patchouli, amber, vanilla and sandalwood set a sweet, woody ground. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chloé Chloé have a close profile.