The Perfume Library

Mille Feux

7.8

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Mille Feux is a women's perfume, now discontinued, that sets saffron, leather and iris against a floral, fruity backdrop. The notes read together rather than in stages: saffron and leather build a spicy, leathery spine, iris adds a powdery softness, osmanthus absolute carries the floral side, and raspberry pulls the scent toward fruity sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and lightly powdery. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is chosen most in spring and fall and sits closest to leisure, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Fleur de Lune and By Terry Be Mine.

Isfarkand (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand Eau de Parfum is a fresh scent for men that pairs bright citrus with a green, earthy and woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills the room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few leaning towards winter. It is chosen most for the office and daily wear, less for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange, lime and bergamot give it an open citrus brightness. Pink pepper adds a light spice, and iris softens it. Underneath, cedar, vetiver and moss leave a green, dry, earthy trail. This profile sits close to Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand Elixir and Creed Original Vetiver.

Isola Verde

7.2

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Verde is a fresh unisex scent with citrus, floral and green touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and the modern character is clear. The top opens with clementine and mandarin orange freshness. In the heart, iris, guava, melon and osmanthus add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of sandalwood, musk and cedarwood leaves a woody, creamy finish. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Ferrari Noble Fig have a close profile.

Libertine Neroli

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Francesca Bianchi Libertine Neroli is a unisex chypre that sets a green, citrusy opening on a leathery, animalic and resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and less towards office or everyday wear. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic feel too. Petitgrain and bergamot open green and bright. In the heart, neroli, iris and geranium add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, labdanum, benzoin, leather and animalic notes turns it sweet, resinous and characterful. Valentino Vendetta pour Homme and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

High Heel White

6.7

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Ugolini High Heel White is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening of galbanum, mandarin orange and lemon to a powdery floral heart of rose and iris. It opens with galbanum and citrus, with coriander adding a light spice. In the heart, rose, iris and lily of the valley give a soft floral feel, while cardamom and geranium keep it lively. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean, over a woody footing of woods and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears easily in summer; it leans towards work, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Eternity (Eau de Parfum) and Balmain Ivoire (2012) have a close profile.

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Red Hoba

7.1

Xerjoff · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Red Hoba is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with resin and wood weighing down its base. It opens with cardamom, cinnamon and bergamot, then moves into jasmine, patchouli, frankincense and iris. The base brings gaiac wood, sandalwood, labdanum and musk, while castoreum and cashmeran add an animal, smoky depth. A fruity, gourmand sweetness is held in check by the spicy, woody core. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, favouring evenings and nights out, and summer is rarely chosen. Slightly more voters call it masculine, but a good share call it feminine, so it sits between the two.

White Petals

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri White Petals is a fresh, powdery floral led by iris, narcissus and peony, aimed at women. Grasse jasmine and May rose round out the floral bouquet, while Indian sandalwood and musk set it on a creamy, lightly sweet base. The fresh and floral accords lead, with the woody side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed up close. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads as feminine. Its profile is close to Jo Malone Iris & White Musk and Korres Lefko.

Energizing Fragrance / エナジャイジングフレグランス

7.5

Shiseido · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shiseido Energizing Fragrance / エナジャイジングフレグランス is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, made for women and leaning towards spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with blossoms, clove and black pepper, the spices adding an edge to the fresh floral start. The heart brings iris, jasmine, rose and heliotrope for a floral, powdery character, along with lily of the valley and star anise. In the base, white musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody finish.

Fuoco Infernale

6.8

Linari · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Linari Fuoco Infernale is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, carnation and myrtle, giving a spicy, green edge at first. In the heart, tonka bean, frankincense and iris soften it a little, and it dries down to leather, ambergris, Atlas cedar and musk with a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is also worn for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic; Trussardi Uomo and Birkholz Leather N' Green have a close profile.

Tales of Amber

7.6

Goldfield & Banks · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goldfield & Banks Tales of Amber is a creamy unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spicy, resinous and woody depth. Cinnamon brings a spicy warmth, while orange blossom and iris add a powdery, creamy floral softness. Australian oud and New Zealand ambergris pull the balance toward the woody and resinous side, and the Ambre accord smooths the sweetness and carries it through. It reads as one whole rather than as separate layers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though business and daily wear still get a fair share. It leans somewhat masculine in the votes, yet a sizeable group finds it feminine.

Métalys / Metallica

8.3

Guerlain · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Métalys / Metallica is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy, woody and oriental shades, a warm scent for women that suits evenings. Bergamot gives a bright first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, carnation and orange blossom form a floral core, with the carnation adding the spicy side. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and amber carry the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer lags behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and reads classic and feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

V for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Clive Christian V for Men is a spicy, smoky woody-oriental with a resinous core, a masculine scent for evenings and colder weather that has been discontinued. Black pepper, pink pepper and white pepper make up the dry spice, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, resinous depth. Oud, cedarwood and vetiver form the woody frame, and amber and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night out. Most read it as masculine, with a classic bent. Duftanker Gentleman V and Bois 1920 Itruk share a close profile.

Amore Mio

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amore Mio is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, softened by spice, powder and a creamy feel; it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic side behind that. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, ylang-ylang, neroli, gardenia and Grasse jasmine build a floral garden. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cinnamon adds a sweet, spicy warmth, gathered on a creamy bed of musk and ambergris.

Hypnotic Musk (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

M. Micallef · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Hypnotic Musk Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of iris, bergamot and raspberry to a creamy base of musk and vanilla. It opens with iris and bergamot beside raspberry; in the heart violet, lychee and ginger give it a floral, fruity feel, and caramel sweetens it. The base of sandalwood, musk, ambergris and vanilla settles it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. M. Micallef Hypnotic Musk Nectar and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Myrrhe & Délires

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no clear gender lean. Grapefruit, pink pepper, black pepper and pear open it with a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, myrrh, iris, rose and apricot build a sweet, powdery floral core. Patchouli and frankincense leave a resinous, smoky, woody base. Jovoy Sombres Dessins and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ayurveda

7.0

Tesori d'Oriente · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tesori d'Oriente Ayurveda is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and floral notes with a fresh, lightly sweet and spicy feel, suited to relaxed daytime hours. Lemon and orange give a bright citrus start, while iris adds a soft floral touch. Pink pepper brings a little spice, and cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody base underneath. As a whole it reads fresh and fruity, with the sweetness kept in check. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Gucci Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Michael Kors Sporty Citrus have a close profile.

Chemise Blanche

7.8

LM Parfums · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LM Parfums Chemise Blanche is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that softens bright aldehydes, bergamot and mandarin orange with rose, iris and lily of the valley. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and daily wear and the office stand out. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens clean and citrusy with aldehydes, bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart turns floral and powdery through rose, iris and lily of the valley. Tonka bean, benzoin, amber and musk sweeten the base and dry it down creamy and warm. La Perla Invisible Touch and Dior Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

9 | Nine

7.7

Valjues · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic

7.4

Yves Rocher · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic is a feminine scent built around benzoin, iris and frankincense, with a sweet, powdery and faintly smoky character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter follow closely. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and about half of voters read it as feminine. Benzoin and iris set a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while pink pepper brings a spicy warmth. The overall impression is floral, woody and oriental.

Lince

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Lince is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity and sweet character in a powdery, creamy base. It opens fresh with grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and green tea, while star anise and absinth add a spicy edge. The heart is led by fig, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, with iris and orange blossom softening the florals into something powdery. In the base, vanilla, heliotrope and Indian sandalwood dry down into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best, and most voters read it as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique (Eau de Toilette) and Beverly Hills Polo Club Elegance have a close profile.

Via Verri (2010)

7.4

Etro · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Via Verri is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days and is easy to wear in daytime. It opens with jasmine, bergamot and white pepper: the bergamot brings brightness, the white pepper a light edge. In the heart, iris, cardamom and rose soften the floral side, while green and spicy tones run through the accords. Musk, amber and cypriol settle into a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine.

Stilettos on Lex

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a soft, powdery sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Ineke After My Own Heart have a close profile. It opens with plum liqueur, lemon and pear for a fruity brightness. The heart brings iris, heliotrope, rose absolute, violet leaf and lily of the valley, floral and powdery. It dries down to Indonesian patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and Atlas cedar, which add a woody warmth.

****** d'Oscar (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Oscar de la Renta · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta ****** d'Oscar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's floral that turns powdery and sweet as it settles; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright lift of Sicilian lemon and citron. The heart gathers Egyptian jasmine, Parma violet, iris, orange blossom and tuberose into a floral bouquet, with the powdery and fruity sides coming forward. In the base, vetiver, heliotrope, tonka bean, musk and amber soften and sweeten the scent, leaving a light gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Lolita Lempicka L'Eau en Blanc and Rancé 1795 Hélène (2010) have a close profile.