The Perfume Library

White Musk (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

The Body Shop · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop White Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that wraps a powdery, creamy musk in a fresh, floral and sweet frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is chosen across all four seasons in similar measure, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes call its character feminine, while modern and classic follow close behind. Lily, musk and ylang-ylang come first, and rose and jasmine in the heart deepen the floral side. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and amber add a light woody, spicy footing, while iris adds to the powdery softness. What remains is a clean, creamy, musk-led scent.

Nanshe

7.1

Nishane · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Nanshe is a unisex fragrance that softens citrus and flowers with a powdery, creamy woodiness, suiting spring and autumn, by day or in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not ruled out. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also gets worn for business. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. The top opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu, bergamot, cardamom and carrot seed. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute and rose absolute build a floral body, while watery fruits add a sweet freshness. In the base, sandalwood, iris, patchouli and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Vaara

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Vaara is a floral-spicy unisex scent that opens with rose water, saffron and coriander seed and softens toward honey and sandalwood. The top is coriander seed, saffron, carrot seed, rose water and quince, giving a green, fresh and slightly fruity spiciness at first. In the heart, Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, iris and freesia turn it powdery and floral. The base of honey, benzoin, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jil Sander Background and Dior Tendre Poison have a close profile.

Royal Blend

8.6

French Avenue · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets cognac, cinnamon and plum against a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cognac, cinnamon and plum, which give a fruity sweetness and a touch of spice. In the heart, iris and myrrh soften that sweetness. It dries down to a creamy, woody, gourmand base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood. Orientica Old Fashioned and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.

Precious Oud

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent resting on oud, sandalwood and vetiver, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, though it also gets votes for business and daily use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, a light spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, jasmine and tuberose build a floral, powdery body. The base turns woody and resinous with oud, sandalwood and vetiver, while fruity and sweet tones soften the whole. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Sacred Flame

8.1

Argos · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Argos Sacred Flame is a woody unisex fragrance that sets spice and smoke over a fruity, sweet core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and tangerine, warmed by ginger, clove and pepper tree. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon and rose come forward, while patchouli adds an earthy weight. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine in character but stays unisex. Noet Callista and Omanluxury Zafar have a close profile.

Tocade (1994) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Rochas · 1994

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Rochas Tocade (1994) is a sweet, powdery floral with gourmand and oriental warmth, a feminine scent that suits evenings and the cooler months. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, magnolia and bergamot, then turns floral at the heart with rose, orchid, jasmine, iris and geranium. The base brings the sweetness of musk, vanilla and amber, while patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, spicy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Chopard Cašmir and Dunhill Desire for a Woman have a close profile.

The Favourite

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's The Favourite is a powdery floral for women that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and violet with a soft heart of jasmine sambac, mimosa and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for freshness, while violet and freesia steer it towards the floral side. The heart shows mimosa, jasmine sambac and iris, sweet and powdery in feel. In the base, musk, Indian sandalwood and amber settle it into a warm, soft finish. Puma Flowing Woman and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Prada · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as floral and green throughout. Iris and violet build a powdery base, while neroli adds a citrus lift. Galbanum brings a sharp green edge, lily of the valley and heliotrope soften it, and cedarwood leaves a light woody frame behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, office and leisure ahead of evening. Most voters find it feminine. Parfums Bombay 1950 Iris 655 Firenze and Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc have a close profile.

La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers

7.9

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, smoky and leathery base. It opens with galbanum, tangerine and violet leaf, which give a green, bright start. Clary sage and maté lead the heart. In the base, styrax, iris, leather and vetiver settle in, and the scent turns spicy, woody and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It gets votes for leisure, daily wear and the office, and nearly half of voters find it masculine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Brit Rhythm for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, pink pepper and neroli, moving into iris and orange blossom over a base of vetiver and musk: a fresh, floral and woody fragrance for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out score lower. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with lavender, pink pepper and neroli. In the heart, iris, blackberry leaf and orange blossom add a powdery, creamy floral softness. The base of vetiver, musk and woody notes closes it with a sweet, slightly synthetic woodiness.

Panda (2017)

7.0

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Panda is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, green floral side of lily, osmanthus and magnolia with bamboo and tea, settling into a faintly animalic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some voters also choose it for the office or evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. The top opens with mandarin orange and apple brightness woven through the flowers, while bamboo, iris and earthy notes in the heart bring out the green side. In the base, civet, musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a warm, slightly animal finish.

Gucci Eau de Parfum

8.2

Gucci · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gucci Eau de Parfum opens with orange blossom and heliotrope and settles into cedar, frankincense, vanilla and leather, a floral, spicy and woody women's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It begins with orange blossom and heliotrope, floral and sweet. In the heart, thyme, iris and caraway bring a spicy, powdery, earthy note. The base rests on cedar, sandalwood and frankincense, woody and smoky, with vanilla and musk softening the sweetness and leather leaving a leathery trace.

Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lalique · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Eau de Parfum opens with jasmine, iris and Bulgarian rose, then turns fruity and sweet, powdery and woody, in a scent made for women. It wears well, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters find it feminine and lean towards spring and autumn, with winter and summer a little behind. Daytime, evening, work and leisure are almost evenly matched. The top is floral and fresh, with jasmine, iris, Bulgarian rose and Aegean wallflower. In the heart, blackcurrant leaf, pear and blackberry bring a fruity edge. The base of white musk, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settles into a powdery, sweet, woody finish.

Étoile d'une Nuit

7.9

Goutal · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Étoile d'une Nuit is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, evening and business. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with blackberry, Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot. Egyptian jasmine, iris and rose form a floral heart. Cashmere wood, musk and vanilla leave it creamy and sweet at the base.

Aramis Tobacco Reserve

8.1

Aramis · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aramis Tobacco Reserve is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with woody, smoky and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Tobacco leaf and oakmoss lead, while tonka bean sweetens and softens them. Nutmeg adds spice, blackcurrant a faint fruitiness and iris a powdery touch. Clary sage stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Creed Oud Zarian and Molinard Ambre.

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême

7.9

Bvlgari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême is a fresh, clean masculine scent where citrus, tea and green notes lead, and it suits daily and office wear best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, coriander and tea in a bright citrus mood, while galbanum and petitgrain add a green edge. Nutmeg, pepper and cardamom bring spice to the heart. Sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss then settle into a dry, woody base. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Antidote (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Antidote Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit into the warmth of tonka bean, amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and mint, bright and lightly spiced. At the heart, nutmeg, lavender, orange blossom and violet add a floral, powdery layer. Tonka bean, amber, sandalwood and leather then settle it into a sweet, woody softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine.

Queen of Life

7.2

La Rive · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Queen of Life is a feminine perfume that sets floral and fruity notes over a sweet, gourmand warmth with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and evening get almost equal weight, and most voters read it as feminine. Pear and blackcurrant make up a fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean turns the scent sweet and gourmand, with patchouli tempering that sweetness slightly. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Ombre Rose L'Original (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Jean-Charles Brosseau

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that moves from a sweet opening of ylang-ylang, honey and peach into a powdery heart of lily of the valley, rose and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The opening of ylang-ylang, honey, rosewood and peach is soft and sweet. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and iris bring a floral, powdery feel. Coumarin, sandalwood, vanilla and musk dry down warm, woody and sweet, while the fresh accord keeps a light brightness over the whole.

The Cobra & The Canary

7.2

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors The Cobra & The Canary is a unisex scent where a citrus freshness sits over a leathery, smoky and woody core. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The notes read as one blend rather than stages: leather and asphalt sit beside hay and tobacco flower on an earthy, faintly smoky base. Iris adds a powdery softness, and lemon brings a citrus lift that brightens the dry texture. Boyd's Cuero and Theodoros Kalotinis Leather Iris have a close profile.

Misia (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some also see it as classic. As a whole it reads fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Iris, violet and orris root build the powdery floral core, while Grasse rose and Turkish rose soften it. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin keep the sweetness in the background.