The Perfume Library

Dirty Rainbow

7.2

Borntostandout · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Borntostandout Dirty Rainbow is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy character with woody, creamy and smoky edges. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though masculine and modern are mentioned too. Saffron, yellow peach, violet, ivy, lavender and orange blossom sit together without a top-to-base split. Peach and violet soften the sweetness while saffron brings the spice forward. Synthetic, leathery and smoky accords give the scent a sharper edge.

Femina

6.6

Alberta Ferretti · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alberta Ferretti Femina is a feminine scent that joins a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bitter orange to a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, then leisure and business settings. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it classic. The top opens fresh and lightly fruity with mandarin orange, bitter orange, watermelon and tagetes. The heart turns floral and green with jasmine, gardenia, mimosa, wisteria and violet leaf. Musk, sandalwood, clove and vetiver leave a sweet, woody, slightly spicy finish. Calvin Klein Escape and Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth have a close profile.

Ivy Musk

5.8

Burberry · 2019

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Burberry Ivy Musk is a discontinued unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character on an animalic musky base. It is built from salty notes, musk, ivy and animalic notes, with a flat structure rather than a top, heart and base split. The green coolness of ivy comes forward alongside the salty notes, while musk and the animalic notes settle it onto a warm, slightly earthy ground. Synthetic and spicy accords add a dry edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes for autumn, winter and spring are close to each other, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit near each other, so the scent leans neither way firmly. ADN Paris Musc Noir and Avon Musk Marine have a close profile.

Lily of the Valley & Ivy

7.7

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Lily of the Valley & Ivy is a fresh, green and powdery floral, unisex and suited to everyday wear. Lily of the valley and ivy carry the scent: one floral, the other green and cool. Narcissus deepens the floral side while blackcurrant adds a light fruity touch. The powdery and creamy accords soften the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the wearer. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business settings, and most read it as feminine, followed by classic. It has been discontinued.

104 Orange Verte Jacynthe Lierre

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 104 Orange Verte Jacynthe Lierre is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still suits light, bright spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with green orange and bitter orange alongside mastic, galbanum and cardamom, a green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine, hyacinth and ivy add a floral freshness. Amber, patchouli and bourbon vetiver in the base settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Ivy

6.9

Marc Jacobs · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Marc Jacobs Ivy is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around green notes, mandarin orange, ivy and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes and mandarin orange alongside the warm spice of cardamom and nutmeg. In the heart, suede, iris and ivy add a leathery, slightly powdery depth. Vetiver, tonka bean and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, faintly resinous base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It leans more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir Parfum and Jil Sander Strictly have a close profile.

Miss Aura

6.9

Swarovski · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swarovski Miss Aura is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a green, floral character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It is favoured mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, while nights out stay in the background. Grapefruit, lychee and ivy give it a fresh, lightly sweet opening. Butterfly bush and rose absolute add a soft floral heart. Vetiver and patchouli settle the scent onto a woody base.

Il Giardino

7.5

Pantheon

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pantheon Il Giardino is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent built around ivy, pear, apple and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a soft trail close to the skin without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits both men and women, with no strong lean towards a particular season or setting. It opens with the cool, green air of ivy. In the heart, pear and apple add a fruity freshness while vetiver sets it on an earthy footing. The base of musk, benzoin, leather and cedarwood closes it with a woody, powdery and slightly smoky warmth. Bobbi Brown Almost Bare and El Nabil Black Iris have a close profile.

Story (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Paul Smith · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Paul Smith Story Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of grapefruit and bergamot with green rose and ivy. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office in equal measure, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Citrus and green notes lead at the top, while green rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch in the heart. As it settles, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood form a woody base, softened by mineral amber and musk. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. It shares a close profile with Comme des Garçons Zero and Dunhill Century.

Tadzio

7.4

Gini · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gini Tadzio is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring, followed by summer. It does best in leisure, business and daily wear. Though it is classed as masculine, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. The top of ivy, cucumber, orange and lime is cool and green. The heart of orange blossom, blackcurrant and marine notes adds a soft, fruity and floral touch. In the base, opoponax, patchouli, immortelle and musk settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Melancholy Thistle

7.3

Jo Malone · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Jo Malone Melancholy Thistle is a fresh, green unisex scent built around thistle, ivy and coolwood, and it has been discontinued. It opens on thistle, moves to ivy in the heart and settles on coolwood at the base. The result reads green and fresh, with a dry, woody and slightly spicy backdrop. Synthetic and fougère accords round it out, giving a cool, unsweet character. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters place it in spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it doesn't pull clearly to one gender. Demeter Fragrance Library Ivy (Cologne) and Berdoues 1902 - Lierre & Bois have a close profile.

VIP Club - Energetic Aromatic

5.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz VIP Club - Energetic Aromatic is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a green and woody streak, made for men and suited to daytime and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure use leading and business wear not far behind. Many call it masculine and modern. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant open with an aquatic, fruity freshness. Ivy, galbanum and cedar bring a green, woody middle. Tonka bean, amber and sandalwood soften the dry-down. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Axe Alaska have a close profile.

Dream Angels Heavenly

6.8

Victoria's Secret · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy softness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good while the sillage stays moderate, so it sits fairly close to the skin rather than filling the room. The number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm measure. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Mandarin orange, quince and cardamom open it fresh with a light spiciness. In the heart, lotus, freesia, iris, violet and peony build a floral, powdery layer. Vanilla, orchid and musk sweeten the base and leave a creamy finish. Jil Sander Style and Gucci The Virgin Violet have a close profile.

Assoluta di Neroli e Gelsomino

7.5

Pineider · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pineider Assoluta di Neroli e Gelsomino is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with ivy, Italian lemon, Italian mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright, green citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and peony add a soft floral note. The base of musk, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy finish, with patchouli leaving a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear stand out. Its character is mostly read as feminine.

La Feuille

7.1

Miller Harris · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris La Feuille is a fresh, green chypre, suited to women who want an easy, quiet scent for the daytime. Blackcurrant, galbanum and red berries open it with a fruity, sharp green note. In the heart, fig, tomato leaf and ivy carry the greenery on, while moss and cedarwood set a dry, woody base. Touches of citrus and spice keep the whole thing light. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for nights out. It is classed as a feminine perfume. Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille and Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers have a close profile.

My Oud

8.0

Royal Crown · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Royal Crown My Oud is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, damask rose and Burmese oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and business wear get votes too. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, with a sizeable feminine share. It opens with saffron, ivy and champaca. The heart of damask rose, Taif rose and jasmine sambac absolute forms a floral core. The base of Omani frankincense, patchouli, labdanum, castoreum and ambergris adds a resinous, smoky, woody warmth. Roja Parfums Majestic Aoud and Faizal Privée Imperial Ghaliya share a close profile.

Song of Aubrac

8.4

St. Clair Scents · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Song of Aubrac is a fresh, green and earthy unisex chypre, with a floral heart and a woody base that suits relaxed days as well as evenings. It opens with citrus notes, blackcurrant bud absolute, ivy and frankincense, with ambergris among them. At the heart, narcissus, jasmine, orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a floral warmth. The base settles into Indian sandalwood, vetiver, tonka bean and musk, leaving a spicy, woody finish. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and fall are the seasons voters pick most, and leisure and evening lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as a scent that wears both ways. Bortnikoff Moss Cologne and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Sunflowers Summer Bloom

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Summer Bloom is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and business settings, and evening comes last. The top has Anjou pear, water lily and ivy; the heart holds hydrangea, Parma violet and jasmine. The base is vanilla, Texas cedar and musk. Fresh, floral and aquatic character leads, with green, fruity and sweet sides alongside and a woody touch in the background. Giorgio Blue and Dior Forever and ever Dior have a close profile.

Pure Vienne / Annicke 1

7.0

Eight & Bob · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eight & Bob Pure Vienne / Annicke 1 is a light, fresh women's fragrance that suits leisure, daytime and office wear best. Most voters pick it for relaxed everyday settings and rarely for evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, ivy and peony, a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. Cyclamen, lily of the valley and jasmine bring out the floral side in the heart. Driftwood and white musk soften the base and dry down with a light sweetness. Guerlain Idylle and Jean & Len Lily of the Valley have a close profile.

Camp Summerland

7.7

Folkwinds · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Folkwinds Camp Summerland is a unisex scent that pairs fruit and greenery with a floral heart, softened by sweet, powdery tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach, citron, Rainier cherry and red grapefruit, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, sweet acacia, osmanthus and iris form a floral, powdery surface, while Thai oud and deer musk add a woody, spicy depth. The base of resins, grass and amber ties the green note to a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads equally suited to men and women, with a fresh, soft character. Givenchy L'Interdit and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Autumn Harvest

6.7

The Burren Perfumery

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Burren Perfumery Autumn Harvest is a fresh, green and fruity scent aimed mainly at women, suited to everyday wear from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and it sits best in leisure and daily wear, with a place in the office too. Most read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with blackberry leaf and blackcurrant, moves into tomato leaf, ivy, oregano and fig leaf, and settles on cedarwood and nettle. The fresh, green character is balanced by a spicy, woody base, with fruity and floral touches softening it.

Gramercy Park

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Gramercy Park is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. It smells fresh, citrusy and green. Leaves and green notes open it, while ivy, cyclamen and lily of the valley give the heart a clean floral lift. Crystal musk and woods form a quiet base. Aquatic and lightly fruity touches keep the overall feel crisp. Calvin Klein CK One and Nautica Voyage have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Rochas (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Rochas · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Candied apple, ivy and red currant give it a sweet, bright fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, rose and violet add a soft floral note, and sandalwood, white musk and ambergris close it smoothly. A sweet, slightly synthetic tone runs through the accords. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, some in the office, and evening use comes last. Brecourt L'Amoureuse and Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria have a close profile.

Heliotrophine

7.5

Arrogance · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arrogance Heliotrophine is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, mandarin orange and heliotrope; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in daytime, leisure and business settings, with evening and night out further behind. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and orange for a fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, jasmine, heliotrope and peach add a floral, powdery sweetness. The base of amber, cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground.