The Perfume Library

Jardin de L'Élysée

7.7

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Jardin de L'Élysée is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot's citrus brightness, and the heart builds a garden of jasmine sambac, magnolia and rose. Amber and tea soften the base. Fresh, green and fruity sides lead among the accords, while sweetness and a little spice stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Its profile is close to Fragonard Concerto and Byredo Flowerhead.

L'Heure Magique

7.4

Laura Mercier · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Laura Mercier L'Heure Magique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, spring and summer, with winter picked least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It opens with bergamot and jasmine sambac. The heart brings white rose bud, pink geranium and spices. In the dry-down, Kashmiri musk, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery base.

Hope

7.1

Folie à Plusieurs · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folie à Plusieurs Hope is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by grapefruit, bergamot and vervain. Hope wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. The scent mixes citrus, green and floral touches: grapefruit and bergamot give a bright start, while vervain, blackcurrant bud and lavender add a green, lightly spicy edge. Jasmine sambac and peony soften the floral side, cedarwood and gaiac wood lay a woody base, and musk rounds it all off with a creamy finish.

Fire Sapphire

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Fire Sapphire is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral opening into a sweet, creamy and woody base. Bergamot, pink pepper, rose and plum give the first impression a fresh, fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side on, while cashmeran adds a soft woodiness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and crystal amber sweeten it into a creamy warmth, with patchouli leaving an earthy trace. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its unisex character sits comfortably on both men and women.

Miraj Exclusif / ميراج

7.9

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sun Goddess

7.0

Musicology · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Musicology Sun Goddess is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a sweet, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its profile sits comfortably on both women and men. Frangipani and orange blossom open the scent, while jasmine sambac and heliotrope carry the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla soften everything into a creamy, sweet finish. Rayhaan Equinox and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

Eau du Désir

6.3

Lolita Lempicka · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka Eau du Désir is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Few choose it for a night out. It opens with vervain and citron in a fresh, green, fruity start. Jasmine sambac and violet make the heart floral, and musk softens the base. The overall feel is lightly sweet and powdery. Perfumes with a close profile include Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Feuilles de Verveine and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette).

L'Air du Temps x Alix D. Reynis

7.4

Nina Ricci · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps x Alix D. Reynis is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits daytime and office hours; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, business and leisure, while evening and night out play a smaller part. It opens with white carnation, neroli and aldehydes, which give it a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and heliotrope bring the floral side forward. In the base, benzoin, white musk and vanilla sweeten it and leave a powdery, creamy finish.

X Vanilla

7.2

Bibbi · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bibbi X Vanilla pairs vanilla blossom and vanilla with jasmine sambac and a green touch of galbanum, a unisex scent that leans floral and sweet. It opens fresh and fruity with lemon, blackcurrant and plum. In the heart, jasmine sambac, galbanum, bamboo and vanilla blossom bring floral and green tones together. Indonesian patchouli and sandalwood form a woody, earthy base that softens the vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Efva Attling Captured Harmony and Banana Republic Tuberose Overdose have a close profile.

Quizás Seducción

7.9

Loewe · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Loewe Quizás Seducción pairs a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, spicy warmth; it is made for women and suits evenings and nights out, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It is picked most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure and daily wear. The top notes of passion fruit, orange, blackberry and pink grapefruit open fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange blossom give it a rich floral body. At the base, caramel, vanilla and patchouli sweeten it and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Ward Sultani

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Ward Sultani is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with citrus and green notes brightening the flowers and a powdery softness alongside. It has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, Taif rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead, while yuzu and white grape add a fruity, airy side. Sandalwood and musk form a soft base, and hyraceum gives a faint animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral character sits comfortably on any skin, masculine or feminine. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Shandrani

5.5

Farfalla

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Farfalla Shandrani is a discontinued women's perfume with a floral, sweet character, deepened by spice and wood. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening a smaller share. It opens on rose attar, tuberose and jasmine sambac in a floral start. In the heart, clove, cardamom and spikenard add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, osmanthus and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down onto a woody, powdery ground.

Amarok

8.3

Katana · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Katana Amarok is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine, black spruce and blue cypress against the smoky depth of birch tar, oud and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it long-lasting. Winter and autumn lead, spring follows closely, and few pick summer. It suits leisure time and evenings, and also works for a night out. It opens with balsamic notes, red pine, Japanese yuzu and blue cypress, which give a resinous, green and sharp feel. In the heart, jasmine, American magnolia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of birch tar, Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and amber leaves a smoky, leathery and earthy trail.

Red Temptation Tobacco

7.6

Zara · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Red Temptation Tobacco is an oriental floral for women, where jasmine sambac and saffron meet over a sweet, spicy tobacco base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and voters feel it gives good value for the price. The sample is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. Jasmine sambac brings a creamy, floral softness, while saffron and pink pepper add spice. Cistus and tobacco give it a smoky, oriental depth. The sweet side leads, with a slightly synthetic feel. Avon Far Away Rebel & Diva and Michael Kors Gorgeous! have a close profile.

Valentina

8.3

Valentino

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Valentina is a women's fragrance that opens on strawberry and bergamot, then moves through jasmine sambac and patchouli into a sweet, powdery floral base of cedar and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, for daily wear and the office, and it reads feminine. The opening is fresh and fruity, with strawberry and bergamot leading. In the heart, jasmine sambac brings a soft floral note while patchouli adds some depth. Cedar and vanilla settle it into a creamy, sweet, oriental base. Mango Hédonisme and Câline Femme Florale have a close profile.

Ambrosia

7.8

Sherwood · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Ambrosia is a dense, oriental unisex scent that weighs a floral and spicy core down with oud, resin and smoke. It opens briefly bright with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and Bulgarian lavender, then the heart brings East Indian oud, French iris and Bulgarian rose forward. The base is dominated by Indian vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and tobacco absolute, while the animal, leathery and earthy accords darken everything. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. Sherwood Ambrosia suits those who like heavy fragrances that announce themselves. It has been discontinued. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Dixit & Zak Hindi Tabac have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 25

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 25 is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoke. Aldehydes and mandarin orange open it bright. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange blossom carry the floral line, while apple adds a fruity touch. The base leans on amber, vanilla, oud and leather, with birch tar giving a smoky edge and clove and cinnamon adding spice. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted. It has been discontinued. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather. Roja Parfums Qatar and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

Fleur Chérie

6.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Fleur Chérie is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions, while night out and evening get very few votes. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so treat this as a rough guide. It opens with blackcurrant, neroli and green notes for a bright start. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom give the heart a soft floral feel. Cedarwood, musk and patchouli settle underneath, and the accords add sweet, powdery and lightly spicy touches. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

Light Blue Love in Capri

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Love in Capri is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs a bright mandarin orange and lemon opening with a heart of jasmine sambac, almond blossom and honeysuckle; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green tones lead, with a fruity sweetness alongside. Mandarin orange and lemon give a lively start, then jasmine sambac, almond blossom and honeysuckle add a soft floral heart. In the base, cedar and musky notes settle the scent on a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so the rating is best taken loosely. Its fresh, light character suits easygoing everyday wear. Yves Rocher Naturelle Osmanthus and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aomak

8.5

Loumari · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loumari Aomak is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening of Sicilian mandarin orange, bitter orange and sage on a woody base of vetiver and sandalwood. Ginger, mint and cardamom add a spicy coolness at the top, while neroli and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral touch to the heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli is woody and earthy. The accords point to a fresh, aquatic and green character, balanced by spice and wood. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It suits those who like cool, clean scents, and sits close to everyday wear. Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Polo Blue Parfum have a close profile.

Mönch

7.6

Art of Scent Swiss Perfumes

Floral · Green · Spicy

Art of Scent Swiss Perfumes Mönch is a floral, woody unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, iris and oud. Mönch has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine for most, though a fair share find it feminine. A powdery iris sits over a floral, green base. Jasmine sambac brings the flowers, while carrot seed and vetiver add a dry, green edge. Oud and ambergris leave a spicy, resinous, oriental warmth. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris and Voskanian Parfums Iris Boisé have a close profile.

Sunflowers Morning Gardens

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Morning Gardens is a fresh, citrusy, floral women's fragrance with a light sweetness and a woody base, suited to daytime wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, bergamot, grapefruit and nectarine, while pink pepper and bitter orange blossom add a slight edge. The heart turns floral around sunflower, yellow peony and jasmine sambac, with honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose softening it. It dries down on vetiver, cedar, musk and amber, a woody, gently sweet base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Mexx Mexx Woman and Cacharel Amor Amor have a close profile.

Melati Gaharu (2025)

8.4

Hunayn · 2025

Floral · Green · Woody

Hunayn Melati Gaharu (2025) is a floral, woody unisex scent in which several jasmines and oud sit side by side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving high marks to each, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The scent is built on jasmine sambac, jasmine absolute and jasmine tea, which form a floral spine, while Manipur oud, Indian oud and sandalwood ground it in a woody, earthy base. Henna and queen-of-the-night add a creamy softness, with green and oriental touches staying in the background. House of Heartistry White Dragon and Heretic Nocturnal Tuberose have a close profile.

White Tea Eau Lilac

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Eau Lilac is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery women's fragrance built around mandarin, jasmine and lilac. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and jasmine sambac, then moves into wisteria and French lilac at the heart. Tonka bean, blond woods and musk settle underneath, giving a woody, powdery base. Citrus and green facets keep it cool, with a synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and business settings. Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Thé and Oriflame Volare Magnolia have a close profile.