The Perfume Library

Al Kimiya'

7.9

Royal Crown · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Royal Crown Al Kimiya' is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of rose and honey on a resinous, woody base, giving it a warm, powdery, oriental feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh and floral with peach blossom absolute, Taif rose, carnation and white lily. In the heart, honey, Bulgarian rose absolute and jasmine absolute soften the sweetness. The base of myrrh, Burmese oud, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood dries down resinous and woody. Memo Paris Granada and Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Antique

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Antique is a unisex chypre that opens with Moroccan neroli, mandarin and bergamot, then carries that freshness into rose, jasmine and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and office use also voted. The opening is bright with neroli, peach, aldehydes and citrus, while Italian herbs add a green edge. The heart turns floral and slightly powdery with rose, jasmine, iris and a soapy note. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss sweeten it and settle it into a chypre dry-down, with civet adding an animal warmth.

Arabesque

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ormonde Jayne Arabesque is a unisex oriental that sets black pepper, saffron and rose absolute against oud and patchouli, with a floral, spicy side and a sweet, creamy finish. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring in second place and summer well behind. Night out and evening are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, with feminine close behind. It opens with black pepper, saffron, blackcurrant and Italian bergamot, where spice meets a fruity brightness. Rose and jasmine absolutes bring in the floral heart with a creamy softness. The base of oud, moss, patchouli and musk settles into a woody, sweet foundation. Pernoire Mansa and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Solar Blossom

7.9

Mizensir · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Solar Blossom is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which neroli, jasmine and orange blossom soften into vanilla, and it suits spring and summer days. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is unisex, though most voters find it feminine. It opens with a bright, citrusy freshness from Paradisone® and neroli. Jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute form the heart, kept slightly green. Vanilla absolute sweetens the base and leaves a creamy warmth. Chambre52 Contre Ta Peau and Mizensir Lovely Alba have a close profile.

Rose Goldea Blossom Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bvlgari · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green rose, floral and lightly fruity with a sweet edge, made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without pushing itself forward. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with violet leaf, papaya and jasmine absolute, light, green and fruity. The heart of rose leaf, rose, rosebud and lily of the valley feels like a floral garden. In the base, Bulgarian rose absolute softens into white musk and ambergris. Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée and Caron Délire de Roses have a close profile.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

Solar Power

7.0

Phlur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phlur Solar Power is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, suited to sunny, easygoing days. Bergamot, Italian red mandarin orange and jasmine absolute open bright, while orange blossom and neroli in the heart add a soft, lightly sweet floral note. The base of musk, driftwood and sea salt dries down creamy and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick summer, with spring second. Daily wear and leisure are the most common settings, with sport not far behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Nino Amaddeo Irrésistible Néroli have a close profile.

Tom Yum / ต้มยำ

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfum Prissana Tom Yum / ต้มยำ takes its name from the Thai soup and is a fresh, citrusy, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Lemon, lime, grapefruit and kaffir lime leaf give it a sharp, tangy brightness. Lemon grass and coriander add a green, spicy side, and Thai ginger makes that spice more pronounced. Patchouli lays a woody base underneath, while jasmine absolute softens the citrus a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though some find it feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime and Florame Fraîcheur Boisée.

Un Air de First

7.5

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First opens with galbanum and aldehydes and moves into jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, a fresh, green, powdery floral for women that has been discontinued. The top notes, galbanum and aldehydes, give it a green, crisp start. In the heart, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose bring the floral side forward, while fruity and sweet accords soften them. Musk and vetiver sit underneath, and it dries down clean and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It mostly reads as feminine. Goutal Rose Splendide and Merit Retrospect have a close profile.

Suede Orris (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Molton Brown · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Suede Orris Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into something powdery, creamy and faintly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close like a skin scent nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Mandarin orange, elemi resin and frankincense give it a fresh opening. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and rose add a floral, powdery softness. Labdanum, cedarwood and patchouli then ground it in a sweet, creamy, leathery base.

Acqua di Gioia Jasmine Edition

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Jasmine Edition is a fresh, green-leaning women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, violet leaf, lemon and green apple, a cool, citrusy and fruity start. The heart is jasmine absolute and water jasmine, where the floral and aquatic sides come forward. In the base, brown sugar, cedar and musk sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum) has a close profile.

Aramesh

7.6

MariaL · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

MariaL Aramesh is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, built around sweet, spicy and floral tones; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for fall and for evening or night-out wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cinnamon, star anise and honey give it a sweet, spicy character. Jasmine absolute, rose absolute and ylang-ylang add a floral layer, while amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk soften it into something powdery, resinous and woody. Civet adds an animal depth.

Purple Fig

6.9

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Purple Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring days and relaxed, leisure hours best. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and some also find it fits the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split fairly evenly. It opens with angelica seed and Sichuan pepper, which add a light spicy edge. The heart brings galbanum, green fig and jasmine absolute, so the green, fruity side melts into a soft floral note. Cashmere wood and vetiver settle underneath as a woody, creamy base. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Harry Lehmann Feige have a close profile.

I Want Choo Le Parfum

6.7

Jimmy Choo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Le Parfum is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with blackberry, gardenia and pear and settles into sandalwood, moss and praliné. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and more than half of the voters score each of them high. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out following behind. It reads clearly feminine. It starts with the fruity sweetness of blackberry and pear alongside the floral body of gardenia. In the heart, jasmine absolute, ambrette and patchouli soften the flowers with an earthy depth. The base of sandalwood and moss carries the praliné, and the dry-down turns sweet, gourmand and powdery. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Amber Gold Euphoria Men

8.4

Calvin Klein · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and leather on a base of vetiver and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, cypress and thyme, then moves through sage, oregano, jasmine absolute and honey in the heart. Vetiver, leather, frankincense and amber dominate the base. The sweetness rests on a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal tones in the background. Amouage Interlude Man and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah have a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Mandodari Mandodari

8.3

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mandodari Mandodari is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, jasmine absolute and sandalwood, with a floral, green, chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, leisure and nights out; fall and spring lead slightly, though all four seasons get votes. Most voters call it masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two. As a whole it reads as a rich floral chypre: jasmine, rose and tuberose alongside the green, earthy side of oakmoss, patchouli and camphor. Black pepper, cumin and clove add spice, while ash, tobacco and Thai civet bring a smoky, animal edge. Labdanum and ambergris lend a creamy, resinous warmth.

Young At Heart

7.3

Floraïku · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floraïku Young At Heart is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs jasmine and osmanthus absolutes with bergamot, water lily and watermelon. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Votes lean towards a feminine character, with modern close behind. The scent is led by an aquatic, green freshness: bergamot and water lily carry it, while watermelon adds a fruity, lightly sweet touch. Jasmine and osmanthus form the floral core, softened by orris concrete, sweet vernal grass and musk. Floris Sirena and Floris Fleur have a close profile.

Death & Decay (Perfume)

7.3

Lush · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lush Death & Decay is a floral and sweet unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and rose, rounded out by tonka bean absolute. The scent reads as one floral whole: jasmine and ylang-ylang lay down a creamy, powdery base, and rose softens it. Tonka bean absolute adds a gourmand sweetness, while woody and animal accords give that sweetness some depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine to most voters, though it is presented as unisex. Le Couvent Solano and Ajmal Sandal Rose have a close profile.

Xtina (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Christina Aguilera · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Christina Aguilera Xtina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday moments. It opens with raspberry, blackcurrant and Bosc pear, a bright, juicy fruit layer. Violet leaf, jasmine absolute and rose bring a soft floral heart. Musk, amber, patchouli and oakmoss settle it onto a sweet, lightly gourmand base, with a synthetic sheen running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, followed by summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, less for nights out or evenings. It is classed as a women's fragrance.

Oriental Essence - Voyage en Inde

7.9

Rituals · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rituals Oriental Essence - Voyage en Inde is a sweet, floral oriental built around amber, jasmine absolute and patchouli, made for women and leaning towards the cooler seasons. It reads as one piece: jasmine absolute brings a soft floral note, amber carries the sweetness and warmth, and patchouli adds a woody depth. The spicy touch stays in the background, while the powdery, creamy side rounds the whole blend off. Longevity is strong and sillage is good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure and daily wear are also possible. Most voters find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her L'Absolu and Rituals Oriental Essence - Palace d'Ambre have a close profile.

Aurélien

7.9

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Aurélien is a unisex scent with a sweet, resinous and creamy floral-oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute give it a floral frame. Benzoin and black amber sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Myrrh and opoponax add a resinous, spicy weight, while patchouli leaves a woody base.

Spring Jasmine

7.5

Shanghai Tang · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shanghai Tang Spring Jasmine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that, true to its name, leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Most read it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern. As a whole, the scent is built around jasmine absolute and white blossoms. It carries a fresh, green air, and its sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy texture. Frankincense leaves a faintly smoky trace in the background. Perfumes with a close profile include Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Dior Lucky (Eau de Parfum).

Filthy Musk

7.7

Borntostandout · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Borntostandout Filthy Musk is a sweet, gourmand and animalic unisex scent, softened by powdery florals. It opens with honey, pineapple and animalic musk, while patchouli, nutmeg and jasmine absolute build a spicy, floral heart. The base brings amber, vanilla, caramel and rum sweetness together with civet and more animalic musk, and tonka bean absolute ties it into a warm, powdery finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Winter, spring and fall lead, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right between the two.