The Perfume Library

Vicolo Fiori (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vicolo Fiori Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. It opens with mandarin orange and bellflower; in the heart, lotus, wild rose, white peach and melon soften the floral core with a fruity freshness. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters suggest it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night out play a smaller role. Most see it as feminine. Rancé 1795 Eugénie and Cerchi Nell'Acqua Isotta have a close profile.

Eau de Gentiane Blanche

7.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around iris, gentian and white musk. Iris and gentian form the backbone, bringing earthy and green tones, while white musk softens them and gives the scent a clean base. The fresh accord dominates, with a faint spicy, woody and smoky shadow behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Kenzo Soleil Thé and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Cuir Ottoman

7.7

Parfum d'Empire · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman is a sweet, smoky, resinous leather scent with a unisex character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is hardly chosen at all. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Leather, birch and frankincense give it a smoky, dry backbone. Benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and tolu balm sweeten and soften that edge. Iris adds a powdery touch, while Egyptian jasmine brings a floral light.

Vétiver oriental

7.9

Serge Lutens · 2004

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Vétiver oriental is a unisex scent that softens the green, earthy side of vetiver with the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, labdanum and chocolate. Vetiver and gaiac wood build a woody frame, deepened by sandalwood and underwood. Plant juice and moss add a damp, green note, while iris and musk bring a powdery softness. Spicy, oriental tones blend with the sweetness of chocolate and amber. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Petits et Mamans

7.5

Bvlgari · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Petits et Mamans is a fresh, floral and fruity scent, its sweetness softened by a powdery, creamy feel, suited to women who want a light everyday fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, though autumn and winter still have a fair following. Leisure and daytime wear lead, with office use next. Most voters read it as feminine. Petitgrain and mandarin orange open it fresh and lightly citrusy. White peach adds a soft fruitiness in the heart. Iris and vanilla leave a powdery, creamy, sweet trail in the base.

Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and evenings out. Rose, iris and mimosa form a floral frame, while pineapple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood soften that sweetness, civet and ambergris bring an animal depth, and immortelle and myrrh add a spicy edge. A synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. More voters find it feminine than masculine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Gritti Anima and Sarah Baker Perfumes Jungle Jezebel share a close profile.

Almond Harmony

7.7

The House of Oud · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Almond Harmony is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy feel, suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with almond and orange blossom, and the heart of iris, jasmine, heliotrope and ylang-ylang builds a powdery floral core. In the base, Tolu balm, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, while Burmese oud and musk temper that sweetness with soft warmth. A spicy, oriental touch stays in the background. 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. More voters find it feminine, but it is sold as unisex. Etro Heliotrope and Al Haramain Junoon have a close profile.

Le Baiser du Dragon (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Cartier · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, setting sweet, gourmand tones against a floral body. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters find it feminine, while some call it classic. It opens with amaretto, almond, gardenia and neroli. The heart brings jasmine, iris and rose, softened by musk and cedar. The base of caramel, chocolate, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, woody trail. Spicy, powdery and smoky accords add depth.

Midnight Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Britney Spears · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy Eau de Parfum is a feminine, powdery scent in which floral and fruity notes sit over a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with raspberry, plum and sour cherry for a fruity sweetness. Orchid, freesia and iris form a soft, powdery floral heart. Vanilla, amber and musk leave it warm and sweet on the skin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It is spread almost evenly across all four seasons and is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening, though it is rarely chosen for the office. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck and Bench. Identity for Her have a close profile.

Café Chantant (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Café Chantant Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, yet it reads as unisex. It opens with sour cherry and laurel; the heart of marshmallow, heliotrope and iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, vanilla and benzoin carry the sweetness while patchouli and musk deepen it. The overall impression is a fruity, gourmand, spicy oriental.

Soir de Lune

7.5

Sisley · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sisley Soir de Lune is a fresh, green floral chypre, a women's fragrance that opens citrus and spice and settles on a heart of jasmine and mimosa. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while pepper, coriander and nutmeg add a spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, mimosa, lily of the valley, iris and peach. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing, with honey and musk softening the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Eau de Rochas (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Violet Blonde

7.6

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Violet Blonde is a floral, powdery perfume that sets violet leaf, iris and jasmine over suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The top has violet leaf, pink pepper and mandarin orange, with the pepper adding a light spice to the floral opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, jasmine, iris and orris butter bring out the powdery side. The base of musk, cedar, benzoin, vetiver and suede rests the scent on a sweet, woody and slightly leathery footing. Gucci Flora by Gucci Generous Violet and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.

The Time

7.9

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The House of Oud The Time is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot, with iris and blue tea at its heart. The top notes of chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot give a citrusy, green freshness. Iris adds a soft, powdery touch in the heart, while blue tea and vervain keep it floral. Black tea, cedarwood, musk and amber build a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between. Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Le Parfum

6.8

Joop! · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Joop! Homme Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery men's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Iris, lavender, tonka bean, vanilla and praliné sit together here. Within a floral and spicy frame, the sweet, creamy, gourmand side wins out, and a fruity touch softens the whole. There is a synthetic sheen as well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Red Vanilla and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Essence

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez Essence is a fresh, floral women's scent with a soft, powdery and woody side, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a clear minority. It is chosen most for daily wear, office and leisure, while evening and night out come well behind. Most voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: iris and rose frame the floral heart, while amber and musk soften it into a powdery warmth. The overall impression is clean and understated, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Those after a similar profile could also look at Narciso Rodriguez Essence In Color and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa.

Chance Eau Splendide

7.0

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, lightly sweet fruity touch, made with women in mind. It opens with rose, raspberry and violet, the fruity sweetness resting softly over the flowers. In the heart, geranium leaf adds a green freshness while iris deepens the powdery side. Cedarwood and white musk leave a dry, clean trail at the base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt gently, for the wearer and those close by. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose and Gritti Seta.

Amber Kiso

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Animal

D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent with a rough, animal and leathery character, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with cryptomeria, Sawara cypress and frankincense, giving a dry, resinous forest feel. In the heart, patchouli, iris and Japanese maple pull it in an earthy direction. The base of hinoki cypress, leather and tree moss leaves it deep, animal and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure and nights out. Its masculine side outweighs the rest. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Monsieur. and Marc Gebauer Air Tiger share a close profile.

Casbah

8.1

Robert Piguet · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Casbah is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and earthy; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica root, black pepper and nutmeg, giving a dry, spiced start. In the heart, iris, tobacco and frankincense build a resinous, lightly smoky core. Cedarwood and vetiver keep the base woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share finds it feminine. Armani Privé Bois d'Encens and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Eau de Cashmere

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Cashmere is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a soft, powdery and creamy finish. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evening and night out chosen less often. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, while fewer see it as masculine. Bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, lavender and iris bring a floral, powdery softness. Musk, cedar and vetiver form a woody base, and the sweet, creamy side stays with the scent through the dry-down.

Bohemian Soul

7.5

Une Nuit Nomade · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, so it leans towards cool, mild weather. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its main uses. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Frankincense and vermouth open the top, while gaiac wood, myrrh and iris form the heart. Musk and sandalwood soften the woody base. The fresh, green and spicy side is balanced by a powdery texture. Its profile is close to Brooklyn Soap Company Bright Incense and Rogue Ishtar.

Cabotine (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Grès · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Grès Cabotine Eau de Toilette is a floral scent led by tuberose, jasmine and rose, with green notes and plum giving it a fresh, fruity edge; it suits spring and daytime wear best. Cabotine reads as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily, leisure and business wear, less so for evenings and nights out. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with plum, peach, green notes and coriander. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, and vetiver, sandalwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Ted Lapidus Création and Joop! Berlin have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia

7.3

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent with green and fruity touches, suited to spring and summer days and to women. Jasmine sambac, iris, violet and white blossoms form the floral core, while Calabrian bergamot and watermelon brighten it and add a light sweetness. Wild flowers bring a green note, and white musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most see a feminine character. Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka Édition d'Été and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia have a close profile.