The Perfume Library

Celadon

7.6

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Celadon is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens cool, green and lightly spicy with tomato leaf, cardamom, Ceylon tea and vervain. The heart turns softly floral with lavender, tuberose, magnolia and rose. In the base, maté, moss, smoky notes and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably either way. Maison Matine Into the Wild and Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves have a close profile.

Vanille Exclusive

6.5

Mancera · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Vanille Exclusive is a sweet, creamy floral-gourmand scent that voters pick most for fall and spring, for leisure time and evenings out. It opens with osmanthus, cream, white peach and brown sugar, which give it a fruity sweetness. Jasmine, Indian tuberose and violet add a soft floral heart. The base of vanilla, amber and white musk dominates, drying down powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, then winter, with summer well behind. Leisure is the most chosen setting, followed by night out and evening. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is categorised as unisex. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Mancera Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie

7.5

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute. It wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Half of those voting on character call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. The notes blend into one whole rather than unfolding in stages. Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute form a floral core, freshened by lily of the valley and white lily. Cedarwood and white musk add a woody, powdery, creamy softness, with a sweet and lightly spicy edge. Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM and M8 Moods Puro have a close profile.

Magda (2021)

6.9

Lubin · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Magda is a feminine scent that joins a sweet, fruity opening of cherry and blackcurrant syrup to a creamy floral heart of gardenia and orange blossom. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of cherry, blackcurrant syrup, mandarin orange and pomegranate give a sweet fruitiness. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice while gardenia and tuberose fill out a creamy floral side. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amaretto and Peru balsam settles it into something sweet and warm.

Yeti

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Yeti suits fall and winter evenings: a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, with business wear a minority view. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a progression: saffron, leather, amber and ambergris lead, while the oud varieties, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin add a resinous warmth. Smoky, earthy and animal shades sit beneath the sweetness, and Indian tuberose and jasmine soften that dense texture with a floral touch. Beaufort Iron Duke and Duftanker Van Helsing have a close profile.

Des Cendres

8.4

Les Abstraits · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Les Abstraits Des Cendres is a green, smoky and leathery chypre: birch tar and Swiss pine tar sit on an earthy base, and it reads masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and business settings, and most voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with birch tar, Swiss pine tar, aniseed and galbanum. In the heart, Moroccan mint, violet leaf, clove and leather soften the smoke and green, while Indian tuberose stays in the background. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and oakmoss dries down earthy and woody.

Gardens of India/79

7.5

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parle Moi de Parfum Gardens of India/79 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits spring and autumn, leisure hours and evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring or autumn, though summer has a fair following too. It leans feminine in character, with a modern feel alongside. The scent reads as one piece rather than a progression: Indian tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum drive the floral side, while Indian sandalwood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. The fresh accord lightens the flowers, and the sweetness stays in the background.

Wild Python

7.1

Mancera · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Wild Python is a sweet, creamy floral for women, with a spicy, slightly animal edge that keeps it from turning soft. Peach, bergamot and osmanthus open with a fruity sweetness, and Indian tuberose adds a white-floral richness. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and patchouli lead; vanilla and white musk settle into a creamy, smooth base. Woody and spicy accords balance the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then fall; leisure and daily wear come first, though night-out use also gets votes. Most voters read it as feminine.

Fluidité du Temps Imaginaire

7.1

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dali Haute Parfumerie Fluidité du Temps Imaginaire is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, Indian tuberose and sandalwood. Bergamot gives it a citrus lift, while jasmine and tuberose carry the floral side. Saffron adds a spicy warmth, and Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood turn that into a creamy, powdery, woody softness, with ambrox staying in the background. Green and fruity touches keep the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits evenings and nights out, but also leisure and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger and Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue After Five have a close profile.

La Mar (Parfum)

7.9

Bō · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bō La Mar is a unisex scent that opens with jasmine sambac, pink pepper and seawater, then moves into a floral heart of gardenia and Indian tuberose, with a fresh, aquatic character leading. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most named settings. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with jasmine sambac and pink pepper against the coolness of seawater. In the heart, Indian ginger, gardenia and Indian tuberose build a floral texture. The base of coconut, almond milk and benzoin sweetens it and draws it toward a creamy softness. Bō Ave María and D.S. & Durga Rose Pacific have a close profile.

Paradise Lost

6.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Paradise Lost is a unisex scent that pairs Indian tuberose and coconut with sweet Tahitian vanilla and bright citrus. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of those who voted read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It reads fresh and citrusy, with bergamot and Palestinian sweet lime lifting a floral core of Indian tuberose and tiaré. Coconut and Tahitian vanilla make it creamy and sweet, while suede adds a soft, powdery, slightly woody touch. Adidas Born Original for Her and Dior Joy have a close profile.

Wander Through the Parks

7.4

Miller Harris · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Wander Through the Parks is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with office use not far behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere between the two. The top opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and blackcurrant, so citrus and fruit come first. Towards the heart, nettle, galbanum and fig add a green note, while Indian tuberose brings a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of patchouli, cashmere wood, violet leaf and musk settles into a woody, lightly spicy finish. Ferrari Noble Fig and Sisley Eau de Sisley 1 have a close profile.

Night Flower

7.8

Eris Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eris Parfums Night Flower is a unisex scent in which creamy tuberose is hardened by spice, suede and resin, leaving it sweet with an animalic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine votes lead on character, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with Russian birch tar, Italian bergamot and Guatemala cardamom: the tar adds a smoky edge that the bergamot lifts. The heart brings Laotian cinnamon, Indian tuberose and suede into a powdery, spicy, leathery floral. Indonesian patchouli, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose and Keiko Mecheri Musc Nobilis have a close profile.

L-O-V-E

8.8

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer L-O-V-E sets a green, citrusy opening of galbanum and clementine over white flowers and a warm honeyed sweetness, and it is described as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time, and most voters find it feminine. Galbanum, angelica and bergamot give a fresh green start. At the heart, jonquil, Egyptian jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral garden feel. In the base, honey, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, slightly resinous warmth. The floral and gourmand sides stay in balance. Annette Neuffer Narcissus Poeticus and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Sebastian

7.7

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Sebastian is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around Indian tuberose, sandalwood, immortelle absolute and vanilla. The notes come together as a single whole rather than separate layers. The creamy, floral Indian tuberose meets the warm woodiness of sandalwood, vanilla sweetens it all, and immortelle absolute adds a spicy, oriental edge. The powdery side keeps the overall impression soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Ópera en el Teatro Real and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² (2022) have a close profile.

Tuberose

4.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Keiko Mecheri Tuberose pairs tuberose with iris, jasmine sambac and Turkish rose in a sweet, powdery floral; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Pink pepper and petitgrain open it with a spicy, slightly green touch, then Indian tuberose and tuberose absolute take over the heart, with iris adding a powdery softness. Benzoin, vanilla and precious woods sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Cacharel Loulou (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler Alien (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Velvet Desire

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desire is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening to a creamy, sweet bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings should be read with caution. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons: summer and spring lead, with autumn and winter close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It opens with amaryllis, frangipani and white gardenia; the heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, champaca concrete and jasmine builds a dense floral core. In the base, Peru balsam, amber, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch running through.

Extrait Blanc

6.5

Élisire · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Élisire Extrait Blanc is a unisex scent where citrus and white florals are softened by spice, sandalwood and a powdery, creamy sweetness with a gourmand edge. It opens with vervain, amyris and Nigerian ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart builds a floral body from orange blossom absolute, pink pepper and Indian tuberose. In the base, sandalwood, musk, cashmeran and basmati rice sweeten the scent and turn it creamy and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get votes too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, while many call it modern. Borntostandout Dirty Rice and Maison Margiela Coffee Break have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Amarena

7.3

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Amarena is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and autumn days, and it has been discontinued. Indian tuberose, Rosa centifolia and Amarena cherry come together like a fruity, sweet bouquet. There is a fresh air to it, a powdery softness blends into the accords, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Lancôme Ô Oui and Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Lazuli

6.9

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Chloé Tubéreuse Lazuli is a floral, green women's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, suited to leisure hours and nights out. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Indian tuberose bring the floral side forward while the sweetness stays in the background. White oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, adding a woody, chypre-leaning depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, then winter and summer in equal measure. It reads feminine. Jean Patou 1000 (Parfum) and Diptyque Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Flower No.1

7.2

Perfumer H

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Flower No.1 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets Egyptian jasmine, Indian tuberose and Turkish rose beside citrus and sandalwood. Italian bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while orange blossom and the white florals add a creamy, sweet layer on top. Bourbon vanilla, musk and cashmeran leave a soft, lightly woody warmth underneath. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters recommend it most for spring and fall, lean towards leisure and evening wear, and most read it as feminine, with classic next. Its profile is close to Initio Atomic Rose and Tauer Perfumes L'Eau.

Pure Aphrodisiaque

7.4

Agent Provocateur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Agent Provocateur Pure Aphrodisiaque is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that joins a bright opening of mandarin orange, rum and Anjou pear to a floral heart of Indian tuberose, jasmine and wild orchid. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. Daily wear and the office lead, followed by leisure; evenings and nights out are chosen less often. Mandarin orange and Anjou pear give the opening a fruity freshness, while rum adds a touch of sweetness. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine bring the floral character forward. In the base, woods, amber and musk soften everything into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. The overall impression is sweet and fresh, with a slightly synthetic texture.

REA

7.5

Mallo · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dark Heart of Papua

8.7

N•O•A•M · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua is a smoky, animalic and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, New Guinean patchouli and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece: Papua oud and smoked wood form a dark woody core, while Java vetiver and oakmoss add an earthy, green edge. Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac and red champaca carry the floral side, and castoreum and hyraceum give it a leathery, animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and favor leisure, night out and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Prin Rahassanai and TSVGA Fiona have a close profile.