The Perfume Library

Love Triumphs over War

7.0

Argos · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Argos Love Triumphs over War is a unisex scent with a floral, fruity core and a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness, while tuberose, rose and raspberry pull it toward a floral-fruity direction. In the heart, clove and cinnamon bring spice, and iris and violet add a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood keeps it sweet and woody. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, and far fewer choose summer. It gets the most votes for evenings and leisure. It reads slightly more feminine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums 51 and Guerlain Insolence.

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric

8.7

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian Chasing the Dragon Euphoric is a sweet, floral women's scent that sets ylang-ylang, jasmine and amber against the warmth of vanilla and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and it suits night outs and evenings best, though it is not out of place by day. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic feel. The scent reads as a fresh, green floral as a whole: jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus sit on a creamy base. Blackcurrant adds a fruity lift. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while cinnamon brings a spicy warmth.

L'Or de Torrente (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Torrente · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Torrente L'Or de Torrente Eau de Parfum is a fruity, floral sweetness set on a powdery, woody base, and it suits women best. Kiwi, tangerine and lychee give it a bright fruity opening, with pink pepper and angelica adding a light spice. In the heart, rose and coffee take over and the scent leans gourmand. The base of iris, cedar, white amber and vanilla orchid dries down to a powdery, woody sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily wear edges out evening. Most see it as feminine in character. Balmain Balmya and Mauboussin Mauboussin pour Elle Elixir have a close profile.

Amber Gold Euphoria

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with rose, plum and mandarin orange and settles into amber and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine. It starts with rose, plum and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and royal jelly soften it. The base of sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Loewe · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with fruity sweetness, a little spice and a faintly leathery woody base, and it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot, red currant and pink pepper, which read fresh, lightly fruity and a touch spicy. The heart of narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac, rose otto and iris turns floral and powdery. In the base, cedar, raspberry, leather and sandalwood sweeten it while leaving a woody, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daytime, office and leisure wear lean ahead of evening. About half of voters find it feminine. Delicious Closet Queen and Zara Vibrant Brown have a close profile.

Magnum Iris

8.2

Béjar · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Béjar Magnum Iris is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, creamy and woody side, an easy unisex scent for everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business all get similar support. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with vetiver, iris, immortelle and raspberry: fresh, lightly fruity and dry. In the heart, tonka bean absolute and ylang-ylang add sweetness and a creamy softness. The base of styrax, Virginia cedar and orris concrete settles into a powdery, woody finish.

Montana 80

7.5

Montana · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montana 80 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery, lightly gourmand warmth. Pink pepper and mandarin orange open it with a bright, spicy lift. In the heart, iris, orange blossom, tuberose and laurel bring out its powdery, creamy, fruity side. The base of amber, sandalwood, vanilla and cedar dries down woody and sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter gets a fair share too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Boucheron Boucheron 2012 and Jil Sander Jil (2009).

Tropical Kiss

7.2

French Avenue

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

French Avenue Tropical Kiss is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring, with a sweet, creamy character suited to leisure and daily wear. The top opens with orange blossom, mango and chamomile, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, coconut, ylang-ylang and iris add a soft, creamy floral feel. The base of amber, vanilla and benzoin sweetens it and pulls it towards a warm, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring; leisure and daily wear lead, though night out and business also get votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, but the two are close.

Modoc

7.4

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Modoc is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, orange and lavender and softens into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring bergamot, orange, lemon and grapefruit for citrus brightness, while sage and basil add a herbal coolness. In the heart, lavender, rose absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery side. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla absolute and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It mostly reads as masculine. Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

A Wondrous Flight

7.7

Mes Bisous · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrus character against green, floral and woody tones. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit, a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, ginger, jasmine and pink pepper add a floral and spicy side. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and mossy notes is woody and slightly earthy, softened by musk and amber. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with business and evening also getting votes. Its character leans masculine and modern, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.

Vrai

7.4

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Vrai is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of vervain, lime and bergamot with a green, spicy heart of cardamom, basil and thyme. It lasts a moderate length of time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. The opening is led by citrus and vervain, then cardamom, basil and thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge. Iris, moss and jasmine leave a calm floral base. Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin and Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert

5.6

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that reads as an easy, casual everyday scent. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot, melon and ozone, with vervain adding a green edge to the coolness. The heart brings birch leaf, fig, thyme and cardamom, while iris and violet leaf soften the floral side. In the base, teakwood, sandalwood and white cedar dry down, and ambergris rounds off the aquatic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most find it masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Dark Florum

8.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that darkens a floral and fruity core with spice and resin. It opens sharp and spicy with lemon, pink pepper and clove. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, while exotic fruits and rum add sweetness. It settles into a warm, woody and resinous base of amber, benzoin, tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead. Slightly more voters call it masculine, with many also calling it modern. Memoize Caritas and Avapari Pure Amber have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Rondò Armaniano

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rondò Armaniano is a unisex scent where an aromatic opening of lavender and sage softens into rose and iris, then settles into a sweet vanilla and sandalwood base. Sage and lavender lead the top, while rose, iris and lavender absolute turn the heart floral and powdery. In the base, musk, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla give it a creamy, sweet, woody footing, with the fougère structure and a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and since masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, it sits comfortably on either. Guerlain Patchouli Paris and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

Ambar

7.5

Jesus del Pozo · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jesus del Pozo Ambar is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that links bergamot, mandarin orange and cardamom to a warm base of amber and cedar; it has been discontinued. It suits daily wear, work and leisure. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most votes call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. It opens with citrus and cardamom, then peony, iris and green tea turn it floral and powdery. In the base, amber, cedar and sage add a sweet, resinous warmth. The spicy and woody tones stay in the background, and the fresh character holds throughout.

Romeo (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Romeo Gigli · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Romeo Gigli Romeo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh citrus and green opening against a floral, powdery heart with a soft sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lime and basil, a bright green start softened by mango. The heart turns floral and powdery with orange blossom, jasmine, rose and iris. In the base, orris root, sandalwood and benzoin settle into a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread spring, fall and summer almost evenly, and lean towards daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic in character. Cartier So Pretty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Tiare (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Tiare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral for women, built on Sicilian lime and mandarin orange over a heart of tiaré, jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with citrus and orange blossom. In the heart, iris, freesia and water lily lend the flowers a cool, green edge. In the base, moss, cedarwood and vetiver form a chypre structure, while sandalwood and musk soften it and add a little sweetness.

Fig Aoudii / Figue Aoudii

6.9

Maison Incens · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

Maison Incens Fig Aoudii / Figue Aoudii is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity face against an animal, leathery and resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes for a feminine and a masculine character come out close to each other. It opens with orange blossom and bergamot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris, violet and fig form a sweet floral haze, with leather and cedar giving it a woody frame. The base of oud, civet, castoreum, sandalwood and amber pulls the scent towards something warm, dark and resinous. Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum and Maison Incens Cuir Erindil have a close profile.

Tristano Onofri (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Tristano Onofri · 1986

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tristano Onofri Eau de Parfum opens fresh with bergamot, mandarin orange and basil, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, and dries down to a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and daily wear leading, and more than half call it feminine. Released in 1986, it has been discontinued. The top is citrus and basil with nutmeg adding a spicy, green freshness. At the heart, iris and labdanum give the flowers a powdery, resinous edge. The base warms with amber, patchouli and vanilla, while oakmoss and vetiver keep it woody and chypre. Tristano Onofri Femme and Estēe Lauder Knowing have a close profile.

Inspiration

6.0

Lacoste · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lacoste Inspiration is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. In the character votes, feminine comes first, with modern behind it. It opens on plum, mandarin orange, pomegranate and pink pepper, a fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart of peony, tuberose and jasmine brings floral and aquatic freshness. Iris, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten the base and dry it down to a soft, powdery, woody finish. Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Pure Bloom and Engelsrufer Love have a close profile.

Marble Sea

6.6

Atl. Oblique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atl. Oblique Marble Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are evenly split, so it sits in between. It opens cool with mint, bergamot, green and ozonic notes. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch alongside woody notes. In the base, musk and vanilla sweeten it gently. Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hélène (2010)

7.3

Rancé 1795 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Hélène is a fresh, citrusy opening settling into a floral, sweet and powdery heart, made for women and now discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. Spring and fall lead the season votes, though summer and winter are not ruled out. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top opens with ylang-ylang, cinnamon, cardamom and neroli, so spice and citrus make a lively start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine sambac form the floral centre, softened by tonka bean. The base of sandalwood, heliotrope, benzoin, musk and iris leaves a woody, powdery warmth.

Fior di Pane

7.0

Profumo di Firenze · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumo di Firenze Fior di Pane is a powdery, gourmand unisex scent that sets bread beside bergamot and violet leaf. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin yet stays noticeable. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though masculine and modern votes are well represented. Bergamot and violet leaf open softened by the warmth of bread. In the heart, tulip, orange blossom and iris give a floral, powdery face, with cypriol adding a spicy trace. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, held on a woody floor of vetiver and cedarwood. Tuttotondo Castagna and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Clifton

7.7

Adamo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Adamo Clifton is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, floral frame with fruity sweetness and a powdery, creamy warmth. It opens with peach, cardamom and fig, then moves into sandalwood, orange blossom and iris at the heart. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood build a sweet, woody ground, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split fairly evenly across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings close behind. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine, more as a modern unisex. Câline Infinite Navy and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.