The Perfume Library

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Boss Alive (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sets plum, blackcurrant and apple against jasmine and vanilla, fresh and fruity at first and sweet underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and over half of voters call it feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with plum, blackcurrant, apple and cinnamon, fruity with a light spice. In the heart, thyme, Indian jasmine sambac and Bourbon vanilla absolute add a creamy, floral sweetness. Sandalwood, Chinese cedar, Goldenwood® and olive wood form a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Limited Edition and DKNY Be 100% Delicious have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with powdery, creamy vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come second. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with modern and classic votes close behind each other. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus lift. Indian jasmine sambac and orange blossom water absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and white musk leaves it sweet, gourmand and creamy. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma have a close profile.

Ceylon

7.6

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Ceylon is an oriental unisex scent in which a floral, sweet body is deepened by spice, resin and wood. The top is bergamot, Indian jasmine sambac and honey, so it opens sweet and floral with a warm edge. In the heart, Indian sandalwood, Malayan oud and Ceylon tea build a woody depth, with the tea softening some of the weight. The base of musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settles it onto a sweet, resinous floor. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays open to unisex wear. Xerjoff Mamluk and Serge Lutens Cèdre have a close profile.

Rima XI

7.6

Carner · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Carner Rima XI is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited to evenings and relaxed leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It also gets worn in spring, while summer is the weakest fit. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine, so it sits somewhere between the two. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, Madagascan pepper, saffron and Nana mint, spicy and a little cool. In the heart, coriander, Ceylonese cinnamon and Indonesian nutmeg carry the spice on while Indian jasmine sambac adds a soft floral touch. The base of Virginia cedar, Australian sandalwood, Siam benzoin and Bourbon vanilla absolute settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger

7.5

Prada · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Orange blossom leads throughout; Tunisian and Morrocan orange blossom and Tunisian neroli give it a citrusy brightness. Indian jasmine sambac and Indian tuberose fill out the floral side, while sandalwood and musk soften everything into a powdery, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau Initiale and Dior Dior Addict (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Southern Bloom

6.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around Italian iris, coconut and Madagascan ylang-ylang. Powdery iris and creamy coconut meet in the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang. Indian jasmine sambac and Tasmanian boronia absolute widen the floral side, while French blackcurrant adds a fruity touch. Java vetiver and Australian sandalwood give it a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings and nights out also possible. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Elle

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Elle opens with galbanum, bergamot and neroli, settles into a floral heart of jasmine, iris and rose, and reads as a powdery, sweet feminine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. Occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. In the character votes, feminine clearly leads. The top has Persian galbanum, lily of the valley, Calabrian bergamot and Mediterranean neroli. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, Florentine iris, patchouli and Bulgarian rose. The base of musk, coumarin and amber softens it into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Alien Hypersense

7.3

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Hypersense is a floral, fruity scent built around cashmeran, pear and Indian jasmine sambac. Green mandarin orange and pear give it a fresh, juicy fruit note. Indian jasmine sambac carries the floral side, while cashmeran adds a soft, woody and creamy touch. The overall impression is sweet and distinctly synthetic, bright and modern in feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and lean towards night out, evening and leisure wear. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too. Boy Smells Marble Fruit and Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Jasmin

8.1

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin is a jasmine-led, sweet and creamy women's perfume that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It does best for evenings and nights out and least for the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, then the heart is all jasmine: Grasse and Italian Jasminum grandiflorum, Indian jasmine sambac and Indian jasminum grandiflorum. Vanilla in the base sweetens the floral centre. Spicy, powdery and smoky touches sit behind the creamy flower.

Shalimar Souffle Intense

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle Intense is a fresh yet sweet floral oriental built around orange blossom water absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and vanilla, made for women and now discontinued. It wears strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with green notes, then the heart turns floral with orange blossom water absolute, white blossoms and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla and Bourbon vanilla leave a sweet, creamy, powdery warmth, while citrus and spice add a fresh, slightly sharp edge. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold have a close profile.

Anamcara

7.5

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Anamcara is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, fruity heart, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows closely, and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use also named. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though many call it modern. It opens bright with freesia, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian blood orange. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose and May rose, while peach and apricot add a soft fruity sweetness, with vanilla and tea staying in the background. The base leaves a woody footing of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar.

Verde Accento

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Verde Accento is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and Indian jasmine sambac, and it suits warm days better than cold ones. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind, so it sits between the two. It opens bright with bergamot and mandarin. The heart turns floral and lightly fruity with loganberry, jasmine and magnolia. The base of patchouli, amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. Xerjoff Renaissance and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Jasmin Bonheur

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around jasmine, with a green and lightly fruity side that suits spring and summer days. The notes read as one continuous accord: French, Calabrian and Indian jasminum grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac lead, rose and iris pull the floral texture towards powdery, and apricot adds a soft, sweet fruitiness. Fresh and green accords keep it light, while a creamy side rounds off the jasmine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though office and night-out use also get votes. Although it is unisex, most voters find it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include L'Artisan Parfumeur Drôle de Rose and Dior Rose Kabuki (Eau de Parfum).

Somei Yoshino

6.4

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues Somei Yoshino is a fresh, green floral with a soft, sweet and slightly fruity side, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with the green, herbal freshness of Japanese shiso. Indian jasmine sambac in the heart adds a sweet floral note, and Indonesian patchouli in the base grounds it lightly. The overall feel is fresh and clean, with a bright, synthetic sheen. Goutal Rose Pompon and Maison Margiela On a Date have a close profile.

Aura

7.2

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Aura is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot for a bright fruity lift. In the heart, plum, raspberry and passion fruit meet jasmine and lily of the valley, with vanilla softening the mix. The base of caramel, musk and ambergris leaves a sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and night out the leading occasions. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Zimaya Fatima have a close profile.

Opus VIII

7.7

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus VIII is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and spicy character softened by sweet resins. It opens with Morrocan orange blossom, Comorian ylang-ylang and Indian jasmine sambac for a floral start. In the heart, vetiver, frankincense, ginger, gaiac wood and saffron build a spicy, smoky, woody feel. The base of benzoin, bay rum and balsam sweetens it into a powdery, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with daytime use less common. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.

Lumière d'Épices

6.9

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice. It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Eau de Parfum sets Japanese osmanthus absolute and Indian jasmine sambac in a fresh, citrusy frame, giving a feminine floral scent. It opens with pimento, davana and honey pomelo, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, osmanthus and jasmine lead while water lily softens them. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood grounds the scent in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Blanche Immortelle

6.8

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Blanche Immortelle is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, powdery floral heart over woody, lightly spicy depths; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, softened by Grasse mimosa. In the heart, Indian jasmine sambac and Turkish rose absolute lead, while Corsican immortelle absolute adds sweetness and a touch of spice. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and Australian sandalwood dries down woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it remains unisex.

Lumos

7.5

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Lumos is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing bright citrus and rose over a woody base. Lumos has good longevity and moderate sillage, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Beyond spring and summer, it also gets chosen for evenings and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, and many find it modern. Blood orange, red mandarin and yuzu give it a fresh, sparkling citrus lift. The rose absolutes and jasmine sambac build the floral, sweet side, while ylang-ylang adds a creamy softness. Sandalwood and rosewood supply the woody backbone, and frankincense brings a spicy touch.

Udaipur

7.5

Etro · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Udaipur is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with a green and sweet side that keeps it light but lasting. It opens with pink pepper, magnolia and bergamot, bright and slightly spicy. Towards the heart, Indian jasmine sambac, lotus and gardenia turn into a creamy bouquet of flowers. In the base, cashmere wood, patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft, woody ground. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It wears easily for leisure hours as well as evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine or modern, though it is described as unisex. Fendi Furiosa and Kaviar Gauche Kaviar Gauche share a close profile.

Leo

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Leo is a unisex perfume that sets a fresh citrus opening against a floral, sweet body, with a woody, powdery finish that suits spring and summer days. It opens with kumquat, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange, then turns floral at the heart with rose, jasmine sambac and magnolia. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business also getting votes. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a good share of voters call it masculine. Tiziana Terenzi Libra and Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tempest (Parfum)

7.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Tempest is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and elemi resin on a woody base of white oud, sandalwood and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. The top notes of lemon, bergamot, ginger and lavender give a fresh, spicy start. Towards the heart, Indian jasmine sambac, rose and Atlas cedar add a floral, woody softness. In the base, white oud, amber, vetiver and musk leave a warm, resinous trail with an animal edge. Giardino Benessere Herà and Xerjoff Luna have a close profile.