The Perfume Library

Sandor 70's

7.8

Carner · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Carner Sandor 70's is a unisex scent where leather, tobacco and vanilla sit on a spicy, smoky, woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring trails, and summer gets very few votes. It is suggested for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by classic, though it is classed as unisex. The top has bergamot, suede, jasmine and rose. In the heart, Peru balsam, tobacco, Mexican vanilla and Virginia cedar sweeten it. The base is led by vetiver, frankincense, patchouli, oakmoss and Spanish leather. The overall impression is a resinous, earthy, animalic warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Ursa and Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh have a close profile.

MCM (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

MCM · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Oudh

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh is a unisex scent built around Laotian oud, castoreum, styrax and myrrh, with a smoky, resinous and animalic character. It stays dense and dark from start to finish. Oud, patchouli and Java vetiver lay an earthy base, while tobacco and castoreum add a leathery edge. Jasmine and rose absolute and Mysore sandalwood soften that edge a little, but the spicy, woody side always dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is most often placed in the evening or on a night out. Many find it masculine. Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Frangipani (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged floral that pairs frangipani and tuberose absolutes with jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright with magnolia, lime and linden blossom. In the heart, plum, green orchid and water lily give the flowers a juicy, fruity side. Amber, cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth.

Vie de Château Intense

7.8

Nicolaï · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Vie de Château Intense is a unisex chypre that moves from a fresh, green opening of thyme, grapefruit and bergamot through rose and jasmine absolute into vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli. It starts bright and green, with thyme, tarragon and citrus leading. Rose and jasmine absolute soften the heart, and the base settles into an earthy, woody floor of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli, lightly sweetened by tobacco and hay. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often as occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Nicolaï Vie de Chateau and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte.

Velvet Orchid Lumière

8.1

Tom Ford · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Lumière is a floral, sweet and feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third and summer trails behind. Nights out and evenings are the occasions named most often, and most voters read it as feminine. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile. The top holds honey, rum absolute, mandarin orange and Italian bergamot, with the citrus lightening the sweetness a little. In the heart, Turkish rose, black orchid, cattleya orchid and jasmine absolute build the floral body. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, myrrh and labdanum leaves it creamy, woody and resinous.

Privé (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Privé Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a powdery, creamy floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, neroli and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Jasmine absolute, magnolia absolute and gardenia absolute carry a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and musk settle it into a creamy, woody warmth.

Lili Fantasy

6.1

Juliette Has A Gun · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lili Fantasy is a floral, fruity and sweet scent built around chewing gum, jasmine and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some wearing it to the office. Close to half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The chewing gum note opens with a sweet, playful feel. In the heart, jasmine absolute and tuberose absolute carry the floral side. In the base, ambroxan and amber notes soften everything and leave a smooth, synthetic trail. L'Orchestre Parfum Bouquet Encore and Anna Sui Fantasia Pop Surprise! have a close profile.

Dangerous Complicity

6.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Dangerous Complicity is a unisex gourmand-leaning scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood. It opens with rum, ginger and coconut, sweet and spiced at once. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and osmanthus absolute bring the floral side forward. The base of Lorenox™, sandalwood and patchouli gives it a woody footing, while powdery, creamy and slightly leathery touches soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though as a unisex scent it suits men too. Etat Libre d'Orange True Lust and DKNY Liquid Cashmere Black have a close profile.

Trussardi

7.1

Trussardi · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Trussardi by Trussardi opens with mandarin, neroli and tomato before moving into lavender and jasmine, a sweet, powdery floral for women. The top is tomato, neroli and Italian mandarin orange; in the heart, lavender, white dahlia and jasmine absolute build a floral core. The base of patchouli, violet and suede leaves it powdery, creamy and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Office, leisure and daily wear draw equal votes, and half of voters find it feminine.

Bouquet Encore

7.4

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Orchestre Parfum Bouquet Encore pairs jasmine and tuberose absolutes with Bourbon vanilla and musk, giving a floral, sweet unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and works at the office too. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, even though it is classed as unisex. The floral accord leads: jasmine and tuberose soften into a creamy sweetness, while vanilla and musk set it on a smooth base. Nepalese sichuan pepper adds a light spice, and ambroxan gives the whole a clean, synthetic gloss. Juliette Has A Gun Lili Fantasy and Śasva Garden of Youth have a close profile.

Number One Intense

8.0

Nicolaï

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Number One Intense is a chypre for women that carries a fresh, green opening of bergamot, acacia and galbanum through a floral heart of rose and tuberose into oakmoss and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and galbanum, green and bright, softened by sweet acacia. The heart gathers orange blossom, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang into a full floral, with orris butter adding a powdery edge. The base of musk, sandalwood, animalic notes and oakmoss settles it on a woody, chypre footing. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Blue and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Fleur Diamantine

6.9

Maison Crivelli · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Crivelli Fleur Diamantine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Jasmine absolute and neroli form the floral core, with mint adding coolness and oakmoss giving a green base. Saffron brings a spicy edge, while bitter almond and musk pull it towards a sweet, creamy side. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters mostly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less often for evenings or nights out. It reads mainly feminine. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence have a close profile.

CoExistence

6.0

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff CoExistence pairs a floral heart of Indian damask rose, jasmine absolute and osmanthus with bergamot on top and a sweet, woody base of vanilla and Cambodian oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and the leading occasions are leisure, night out and evening. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as unisex. Bergamot opens fresh and citrusy. The rose, jasmine and osmanthus then form a floral, fruity heart. At the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness while oud brings a woody, spicy depth. Its profile is close to Dunhill Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette) and Roads Neon.

Royal Elixir

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Royal Elixir is a unisex scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, woody and powdery body, suited to evenings and the milder months. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character, a masculine reading edges ahead, with a feminine one close behind. The top has bergamot, orange blossom absolute and green notes, so it starts fresh with a green edge. In the heart, rose, orchid, jasmine absolute and osmanthus form a floral core, with orris butter adding powder and amber adding warmth. The base of musk, cedarwood, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a creamy, woody floor. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Ormonde Jayne Privé have a close profile.

Peachy Glow

5.4

Dior · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Peachy Glow is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around peach, vanilla custard and jasmine absolute. Peach brings a fruity freshness, vanilla custard pulls the scent towards a creamy, powdery softness, and jasmine absolute adds a floral base. A synthetic sheen also runs through its character. The notes read as one whole rather than unfolding in layers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. Half of voters find it feminine, and many call it modern. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Dior J'adore In Joy have a close profile.

Nostos

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy, resinous and smoky tones. Nostos wears with strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. On character, masculine comes out ahead, with modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, frankincense and saffron. The heart holds Turkish rose, Turkish rose absolute, jasmine absolute and oud. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and suede, leaving a leathery, smoky warmth. Montale Oud Edition and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante have a close profile.

Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense

7.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with smoky oud and floral touches giving it a dense, warm character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer gets very few votes. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, saffron absolute and orange, a spicy-citrus warmth. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine absolute and patchouli add a soft floral note. The base of benzoin, Peru balsam, musk and oud settles into a sweet, creamy, smoky resin.

Musc Intense

7.1

Nicolaï · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nicolaï Musc Intense is a women's perfume that opens on pear, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and carnation, and settles on amber, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it is moderate in strength but clearly noticeable. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it can also be worn at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It starts fresh and floral, then turns fruity and sweet: pear, Turkish rose and jasmine absolute come forward, while carnation adds a spicy edge. Over time amber, sandalwood and musk take over, and the scent dries down powdery, creamy and slightly animalic. Avon Perceive and Narciso Rodriguez For Her L'Absolu have a close profile.

Sì Passione Intense

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Intense is a fresh, floral women's scent set on a sweet, creamy and woody base. It wears well, with good longevity and sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Autumn and spring lead, with winter close behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the most mentioned occasions. Blackcurrant nectar opens it fruity and fresh. Jasmine and jasmine absolute carry the floral heart. White musk, vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood settle the base into something creamy, sweet and woody, with a synthetic edge among the accords. La Rive I Am Ideal and Gritti Monica have a close profile.

Cap Néroli

7.4

Nicolaï · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Cap Néroli is a fresh, green citrus scent that softens into a floral heart, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and petitgrain, while rosemary and mint add a green, slightly spicy coolness to that bright start. At the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral touch. Musk and oakmoss close it on a clean, faintly earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Guerlain Herbes Troublantes have a close profile.

Eau d'Été

7.5

Nicolaï · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Eau d'Été pairs lime, grapefruit and orange with jasmine absolute and cinnamon, making a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its character is mostly voted feminine, though a good number call it modern. The opening is led by the three citrus notes, while fruity and green touches keep it light. In the heart, jasmine absolute adds a floral softness and cinnamon a spicy warmth. The base of musk, labdanum absolute and benzoin sweetens it slightly and settles it onto a soft ground.

Niral

8.0

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Neela Vermeire Créations Niral is a unisex scent built around jasmine absolute, sandalwood and ambrette seed, reading floral, sweet and woody. Niral lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. The floral accord leads: jasmine absolute, magnolia and Turkish rose sit against the spice of cardamom and pink pepper. Wine lees and tea add a fruity, sweet edge. Sandalwood, cedar and cabreuva give a woody base, while leather and iris pull it towards powdery, leathery ground. Laborynthia Sandalwood and Grès Madame Grès have a close profile.

Furiosa

7.9

Fendi · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fendi Furiosa is a fresh, floral scent whose green and spicy side settles into a sweet, creamy base, reading as a feminine perfume; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine absolute, gardenia and gillyflower build a floral body. Gaiac wood, frankincense and amber dry down into a woody, sweet trail. Etro Udaipur and Diptyque Ofrésia have a close profile.