The Perfume Library

Boss Ma Vie pour Femme

7.0

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie pour Femme is a fresh, floral feminine scent, softened by sweet and fruity touches. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, the office and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also find it modern. It opens with cactus blossom. The heart brings jasmine, pink freesia and rosebud into a floral bouquet, with a powdery, faintly synthetic tone alongside. The base leaves a dry, woody footing of woods and cedarwood. Real Time Live & Surprise and Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes have a close profile.

Angham / انغام (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Angham / انغام Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand streak, best suited to spring, fall and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, a bright but spicy start. In the heart, lavender and jasmine set the floral side while cocoa and praliné pull the scent toward dessert. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and evening wear are chosen in roughly equal measure, and most voters find it feminine.

Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Britney Spears · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum pairs quince, kiwi and lychee with jasmine and cupcake for a sweet, floral and gourmand scent made for women. Fantasy wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for a night out. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of quince, kiwi and lychee. In the heart, sharry baby orchid and jasmine build a floral base while cupcake adds a sweet, gourmand warmth. Musk, woods and orris root settle underneath and soften everything into a quiet, slightly powdery finish. The synthetic accord gives it a glossy, modern feel.

Fathom V

7.9

Beaufort · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Beaufort Fathom V opens with aquatic notes, juniper and blackcurrant and settles onto moss and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, and evening and daily wear follow. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. The opening of aquatic notes, juniper, green leaves and blackcurrant is cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch, while pepper and cumin bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, black moss, Atlas cedar and salt turns earthy, woody and faintly salty.

5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery side, softened by sweetness and leaning clearly feminine. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, lilac and lily of the valley. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, with clove and nutmeg adding a little spice. It dries down creamy and warm on sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre and Houbigant Essence Rare have a close profile.

LAVS

8.1

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Filippo Sorcinelli LAVS is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Black pepper and cardamom open on spice, with jasmine softening it slightly. In the heart, coriander, clove, elemi resin and labdanum bring a woody, smoky warmth, and the base of tonka bean, amber, opoponax and oakmoss settles it into something earthy and gently sweet.

Dolcelisir

7.8

L'Erbolario · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Dolcelisir is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, gourmand, powdery sweetness with a spicy, woody texture; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and leisure hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top opens with orange, caramel and rum. In the heart, the floral softness of jasmine and rose meets cinnamon and cocoa powder. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli and ambergris add a woody depth. L'Erbolario Méharées and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

Naomi Campbell

7.1

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Relax (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Davidoff · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Relax Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, spearmint and lavender and settles into vanilla and amber, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus, mint and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and carnation add a floral, spicy side. The base turns sweeter and warmer with vanilla, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and moss give it a woody footing.

Sun Song

7.6

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton Sun Song is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built around citrus and white flowers. Lemon and bergamot keep the first impression bright, while neroli, jasmine and orange blossom carry it into a soft floral heart. Musk wraps everything in a creamy layer, and the fruity, sweet touches stop it from turning sharp. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Mondo Mondo Lounge Lizard and Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow have a close profile.

Matcha Meditation

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation is a fresh, green unisex scent with a sweet, creamy softness, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and green tea, then moves to orange blossom absolute, matcha and jasmine in the heart. The base holds moss, Siam benzoin absolute and white chocolate, so the green, floral side settles into something powdery, woody and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Cristalle (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum is a clean, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon keep the opening fresh, while peach and lily of the valley soften that coolness a little. In the heart, jasmine, iris and hyacinth form a floral frame. Vetiver and oakmoss leave a green, woody, chypre trail as it dries down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Molyneux Quartz and Balmain Vent Vert (1990) have a close profile.

La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Douglas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Douglas La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions chosen most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail rather than a strong one. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, apple and lily, and the citrus and aquatic feel is clear from the start. In the heart, jasmine, lilac and orange blossom add a soft floral note, backed by sweet and powdery touches. Cedarwood and white musk leave it clean and calm at the base. Marc O'Polo Lake Night and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Bergamundi have a close profile.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent from head to toe, with floral and fruity touches softening the sugar; it is presented as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is rarely picked for the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is led by vanilla cream, candied pear and marshmallow, with ylang-ylang and violet leaf adding a floral edge. The heart brings chewing gum, jelly bean, white caramel and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, praliné and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, while sandalwood and musk give it a soft footing.

Ilio (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Ilio Eau de Toilette is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a fresh, citrusy and floral brightness. Bergamot and prickly pear give it a fresh, lightly fruity lift, while jasmine and iris pull it in a floral direction. Green and sweet tones stay in the background, and a creamy softness holds everything together. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though masculine votes are far from rare. Yves Rocher Mon Rouge! Bloom in Love and Christian Breton Her have a close profile.

Reflection Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Reflection Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with an aquatic edge, green and powdery in feel, and it leans towards easy daytime wear in a feminine style. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits daily, leisure and office settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with featherfoil, freesia and green leaves for a fresh, leafy start. The heart moves to magnolia, jasmine and ylang-ylang, where the florals take on a soft, fruity sweetness. In the base, white musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber settle it into a woody, powdery finish.

White Patchouli

7.0

Tom Ford · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford White Patchouli is a feminine perfume in which a fresh, floral opening settles into a sweet, spicy, earthy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, white peony and coriander. Jasmine, rose and ambrette seed give the heart a soft floral feel. The base of frankincense, patchouli and woods adds a woody, slightly oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most votes read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir and Reghen's Patchouly Blanc have a close profile.

Ambre des Abysses

8.1

Houbigant · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses opens on bergamot, mint and orange blossom and deepens into leather, vanilla and oakmoss, a fresh, green and spicy fougère. Bergamot and mint lead at the start, with orange blossom softening them. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli, amber, jasmine and geranium form a floral, spicy blend. Leather, vanilla, oakmoss and tonka bean settle underneath, giving the base a sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often, though every season gets a share. It is sold as a men's fragrance and most voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Individuel and Yardley Gold have a close profile.

Eve

7.0

Jil Sander · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Eve is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery texture. Eve's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern. In the top, grapefruit blossom and currant give a bright opening. The heart builds a floral body from violet, rose and jasmine. Cashmere wood and patchouli leave a woody base underneath. Jil Sander Everose and Heidi Klum Shine Rose have a close profile.

Mamluk

7.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Mamluk is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with honey, caramel and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the caramel's sweetness a little. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Siam benzoin add a floral, resinous softness. The base of white oud, Laotian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla dries down woody, spicy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Xerjoff Ceylon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Ateeq / عتيق

8.7

Nusuk · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Nusuk Ateeq / عتيق is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, spicy gourmand warmth. The top is lime and grapefruit, quickly sweetened by cinnamon and honey. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and tobacco come forward. The base of tonka bean, vanilla orchid and cedarwood gathers everything into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. Xerjoff Naxos and Phil Julian Fovere have a close profile.

Mornings in Milano

8.0

Birkholz · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Mornings in Milano is a sweet, creamy, floral unisex scent that sits close to relaxed weekend and everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; most voters read it as feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with lychee, white peach, coconut and vanilla, a fruity sweetness. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, Thai gardenia and frangipani builds a creamy floral core. The base of white musk, woody notes and vanilla leaves a soft, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Mancera Coco Vanille and Maison Alhambra Montaigne Coco.

L'Heure de Nuit

8.2

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit is a women's fragrance where vanilla, white musk and orange blossom meet in a sweet, powdery floral frame. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, aniseed and peach in a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core. The base brings a creamy sweetness from vanilla and white musk, while heliotrope and iris add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Câline Femme Florale and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.