The Perfume Library

Grain de Soleil

8.1

Fragonard · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragonard Grain de Soleil is a powdery, gourmand women's fragrance that lays vanilla and spice sweetness over a floral heart. It opens with jasmine, heliotrope and orange blossom, which give a bright floral start. In the heart, iris and rose soften it into powder, while cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, frankincense and vanilla leaves a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most see it as feminine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

Qatar

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Qatar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet frame deepened by resin, spice and smoke. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of violet, pear, peach, Grasse jasmine and May rose gives a fruity floral softness. In the base, vanilla, oud, patchouli, labdanum and styrax dominate, and the dry-down settles into a sweet, woody, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. Roja Parfums Kuwait and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Black Tier have a close profile.

Palatine

6.8

Parfums de Marly · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Palatine opens with pear, bergamot and mandarin orange, moves into jasmine, magnolia and iris, and reads as a fresh, powdery and sweet scent for women. The top is fruity and bright with pear, bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart is floral and powdery, with Provençal lavender, jasmine, magnolia, iris, violet and rosebud. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk settles into a creamy, soft sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Marc Gebauer Amorist have a close profile.

31 Rue Cambon (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Toilette is a feminine fragrance that opens green, with bergamot and black pepper, moves into rose and iris, and settles on a chypre base of patchouli and cistus. Green notes, bergamot and black pepper give it a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose, iris and ylang-ylang bring a soft, powdery floral quality. Patchouli and cistus anchor it in the base, adding a woody, chypre character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daytime and office wear, and many see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued.

Femme (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rochas Femme is a floral, fruity chypre with spicy, powdery and leathery edges, a dark, mature scent made for women. It opens with bergamot and lemon brightness against soft apricot, plum and peach, with cinnamon adding spice. The heart is a floral body of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris, with clove keeping it warm. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, leather, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent; summer is the least chosen season. It reads feminine and classic. Rochas Femme (2014) and Guy Laroche Clandestine share a close profile.

Jeux de peau

6.6

Serge Lutens · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mercurial Cashmere (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Electimuss · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent, where powdery, creamy and gourmand tones settle onto a woody base. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom. The heart turns powdery and floral with tuberose, iris and violet, softened by ambergris. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness, while cashmere wood and musk keep it creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or masculine. Electimuss MCX and Lengling Namui have a close profile.

Iris Ganache

8.0

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Iris Ganache is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, bergamot and white chocolate and deepens into iris and vanilla; it has been discontinued. At the start, cinnamon's spice is balanced by bergamot's freshness, while white chocolate adds a creamy sweetness. In the heart, patchouli, iris and cedar come forward, bringing an earthy, powdery feel. The base of vanilla, white musk and amber softens everything and closes warm and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, with summer a small minority. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Arpège (1993) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lanvin · 1993

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Lanvin Arpège (1993) is a powdery, woody floral with a classic feminine character, suited to fall and evening wear, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards daily or office wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with aldehydes, bergamot, neroli, peach and honeysuckle. The heart is a floral blend of jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and amber take over, leaving a spicy, oriental, faintly animalic warmth. Lanvin Arpège (1975) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Tiffany & Co.

6.8

Tiffany & Co. · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiffany & Co. by Tiffany & Co. is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name daily wear, leisure and business as its occasions. Most call it feminine, though a good share also find it modern. Green mandarin orange opens it, iris sits in the heart, and patchouli and musk form the base. The fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, while green and fruity facets are softened by sweetness and a light powdery feel. Givenchy Néroli Originel and Fragonard Cerisier en Fleurs have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Bvlgari · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and violet leaf. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with the freshness of orange blossom and bergamot, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, mimosa, rose and jasmine build a floral body. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Fragonard Émilie and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Dioramour

8.1

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior Dioramour is a fresh, powdery floral that leans towards spring and summer; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and iris form the core of the scent. Fresh and floral accords come first, with a powdery, creamy softness and a light sweetness alongside. The animalic notes stay in the background, adding a warm, skin-like depth to the flowers. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is suggested mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it gets fewer votes for evening and night out. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Le Blanc Iris have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral that keeps its tuberose warm and full against a sweet, spicy backdrop, and suits spring and autumn and everyday wear. It opens with Egyptian geranium and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, Indian tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris form a rounded floral, with the powdery, creamy side leading. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Isabey Prends-moi and The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald have a close profile.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Love Mimosa

7.3

Amouage · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Love Mimosa is a fresh, green floral for women, powdery and lightly creamy, with a fruity sweetness running through it. It opens with violet leaf, iris and Cascalone®, a cool, green start. In the heart, pear and mimosa lead, with Paradisone® adding a soft brightness. The base of Ambrox, ylang-ylang and heliotrope dries down powdery, with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions chosen most often. About half of voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as modern or classic. Tiffany & Co. Sheer and Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender have a close profile.

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Laguna

7.5

Salvador Dali · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Laguna is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that softens citrus and fruit with a floral, powdery heart. It opens with pineapple, plum, Italian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange, a bright, lightly sweet mix of fruit and citrus. The heart brings Egyptian rose, iris, La Réunion vanilla and lily of the valley, floral and powdery in feel. The base of amber, Madagascan sandalwood and musk settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern streak. Aigner Ladies Day and Xerjoff Accento have a close profile.

Traversée du Bosphore

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversée du Bosphore is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and although it is unisex, more voters read it as feminine. Ginger, pomegranate, apple and saffron open it with a fruity, spicy brightness. In the heart, lokum, iris and tulip bring a floral, powdery sweetness, while leather adds a leathery edge. Benzoin, cedar and musk settle the base into a warm, woody, gourmand finish.

Chypré Extraordinaire

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire is a unisex floral-fruity chypre that opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then softens into violet, jasmine and peach. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for night outs and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits between the two, with a classic feel. It opens bright with bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, violet, jasmine, peach and plum add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base lays down a woody, powdery and creamy ground of moss, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Chypré X and Roja Parfums Britannia (2016).

Atlas / اطلس

7.7

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Atlas is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, lemon and salt. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean masculine, though a fair number also call it modern. It opens with marine notes, lemon, davana and salt for a bright, salty start. Iris softens the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood and ambergris lay a green, woody base beneath. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen run through the accords. Ard Al Zaafaran Marina and Lattafa Hayaam have a close profile.

Love, Chloé Eau Intense

8.2

Chloé · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense opens with iris and heliotrope and settles on vanilla and talcum, a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are not out of reach. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Iris and heliotrope give a soft, powdery floral start. Lilac, hyacinth and wisteria fill out the heart, making the flowers rounder. In the base, vanilla, Peru balsam, musk and talcum sweeten it and leave a warm, powdery finish. Floral, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Chloé Love, Chloé and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Berlin Soul

7.8

Birkholz

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Berlin Soul is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental with leathery and resinous edges, leaning towards a dense autumn and winter character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out; it reads more masculine to many, though it is unisex. Birkholz Cinema Collection - Kida and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile. The top notes are hazelnut and whisky. In the heart, iris, tobacco, vetiver, sandalwood, oud and cedarwood build a woody, smoky base. Patchouli, amber, tonka bean and musk then sweeten and soften it at the base.

Britannia (2016)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Britannia is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and spicy body; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh bunch of mandarin orange, tangerine, bergamot and citron. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, violet and peach bring a soft floral-fruity layer. The base turns sweet and spicy with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and clove, while sandalwood, musk and ambergris keep it on a powdery, creamy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it classic. Roja Parfums Danger and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Ti Amo

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Ti Amo is a floral and sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange open brightly, then the heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, orange blossom and pineapple forms a floral-fruity whole. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, cocoa and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side, while sandalwood and musk lay a creamy, powdery ground. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; few see it as a summer scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though it also wears as unisex. Roja Parfums Amore Mio and Roja Parfums Britannia have a close profile.