The Perfume Library

Valentino Donna Born In Roma (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Meliora

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Meliora is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, with a clearly feminine character. It opens bright and a little tart with blackcurrant, raspberry and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine tea come forward while lily softens the floral side. The base of vanilla and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, lightly balanced by cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Monkoku Florya and The Dua Brand Melior have a close profile.

Artemisia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Artemisia Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with green leaves, nectarine and green apple, softened by violet and lily of the valley, and settles on amber and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Green leaves and nectarine give the opening a fresh, juicy feel. In the heart, green apple and jasmine tea meet floral notes, with vanilla adding a light sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Émilie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Journey Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Journey Woman is a floral, spicy fragrance for women that opens with apricot, nutmeg and jasmine tea and settles into honey and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Half of voters call it feminine. Apricot and osmanthus give the top a sweet, fruity note, while nutmeg and cardamom add spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mimosa and honey build a soft floral-gourmand core, with cedarwood as a woody frame. The base of vanilla, pipe tobacco, saffron and cypriol turns warm and oriental, and musk smooths it out.

Trussardi Donna (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Trussardi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with yuzu, watery fruits and citron, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine tea and water lily. The base of vanilla, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and leaves a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than winter. It reads feminine. Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage (2011)

7.9

Panouge · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, birch wood and jasmine tea, then moves into Chinese osmanthus, cistus absolute and Indonesian patchouli. The base of musk, sandalwood, frankincense and amber gives it a resinous, woody, earthy warmth, while floral and sweet accords soften the smoke. Jovoy Psychédélique and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Epic 56 Woman

8.4

Amouage · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Amouage Epic 56 Woman is a floral heart wrapped in spice, smoke and resin, pulled towards a dark, woody finish. It opens with cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon for a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine tea, geranium and rose bring a green, floral softness. The base leans on vanilla, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, frankincense and oud, settling into a warm, resinous, smoky oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Feminine edges ahead in the votes, but masculine is close behind, so it sits between the two. Amouage Epic Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Dr. Vranjes Leather Oud have a close profile.

Don't Cry for Me

7.9

Altaia · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Altaia Don't Cry for Me is a fresh, floral and softly powdery unisex scent built around freesia, heliotrope and cherry blossom. The notes read as one piece: freesia and cherry blossom give a floral, green freshness, while heliotrope and ambrette seed pull it towards a powdery, creamy softness. Jasmine tea adds a light green touch, and cashmere wood with vegetal amber leaves a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without fading quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans feminine and reads modern. Altaia Tuberose In Blue and Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo have a close profile.

Macaque

7.1

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Macaque is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with a fruity lift and an earthy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with red mandarin orange and green apple for freshness, while cedar lays down a woody base. In the heart, jasmine tea, ylang-ylang and honey add a soft floral note, and galbanum sharpens the green side. The base of musk, tree moss, green tea and white oud leaves a clean, earthy finish.

Thé des Vignes

7.3

Caudalie · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caudalie Thé des Vignes is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with jasmine tea and orange blossom giving it a light, citrusy character. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine tea and orange blossom, green and citrusy in feel. In the heart, neroli and white musk soften that freshness and add a clean, powdery note. Ginger in the base brings a light spice, while the fruity touch stays in the background. Its profile is close to Goutal Les Colognes - Néroli and Farfalla Nerola.

Black Opium (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium opens with pear and blackcurrant and moves into coffee and jasmine tea, a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings, with leisure and daily wear following and the office further back. It reads feminine and modern. Pear, green mandarin orange zest, citrus fruits and blackcurrant give the top a fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, coffee and jasmine tea join the floral and gourmand sides, and white musk and white woods settle it into a soft, woody base. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and slightly synthetic.

Trussardi Donna (2016) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Trussardi · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna by Trussardi, from 2016, is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with yuzu, watery fruits and citron for a bright citrus lift. Orange blossom, jasmine tea and water lily give the heart a soft, green floral feel. The base settles into a creamy sweetness of vanilla over cedar, patchouli and sandalwood.

Fleur de Chine

7.7

Tom Ford · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tom Ford Fleur de Chine is a fresh, powdery floral led by magnolia, tea rose and jasmine tea; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Flowers dominate throughout: magnolia, tea rose, wisteria, lilac and hyacinth. Plum and white peach add a fruity sweetness, while clementine and bergamot keep it bright. Hinoki cypress and Chinese cedar lay a woody base, and amber and Siam benzoin warm it into an oriental tone. The perfume has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and evenings out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead.

Flower Muse

7.8

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flora Danica Flower Muse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around mandarin orange, sweet pea and iris, and it suits spring and summer days best. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. It opens bright and citrusy with mandarin orange and sweet pea, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart of poppy, jasmine tea, iris and Provençal lavender stays floral and green, with a powdery softness. White musk, amberwood and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, creamy base.

Light Blue Capri in Love

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Capri in Love is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with jasmine tea, and green apple in the heart adds a crisp, slightly tart fruitiness. Longoza sits in the base. The fresh and citrus accords meet a floral side, softened by some sweetness and a light woody trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Lanvin Marry Me! and DKNY Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious have a close profile.

Classique Eau Fraîche Betty Boop Edition

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau Fraîche Betty Boop Edition is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus and floral brightness and dries down to a sweet, powdery vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening of lemon sorbet, ginger and sugar cane is both crisp and sugary. In the heart, orange blossom, tiaré and jasmine tea come forward, while vanilla, musk and labdanum set the scent on a creamy, soft base. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly synthetic in a clean way. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for leisure and daily wear, with office and night-out use not far behind. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Play It Sexy (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Sexy is a women's Eau de Toilette that pairs a fresh, floral core with a fruity, sweet warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest it across all four seasons in similar shares, with fall, winter and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, and many as modern. The top notes of pink pepper, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give a fresh, lightly spicy opening. The heart holds liquorice, jasmine tea and blossoms. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody softness.

Fleur de Pêcher

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Pêcher is a fresh, floral scent whose fruity sweetness rests on a powdery, creamy base, suited to women who want something light for everyday wear. It opens with yuzu and nashi pear, then moves into peach blossom and jasmine tea at the heart. Blond woods and musk close it out, so the woody side stays soft and in the background, blended into a powdery creaminess. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half of voters read it as feminine. Burberry Brit Sheer and Room 1015 Sonic Flower have a close profile.

Tea Service

7.6

Chasing Scents · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Chasing Scents Tea Service is a unisex tea-and-floral perfume that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits casual, daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and winter close behind and summer least. Leisure and daily wear come first, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two. It opens on jasmine tea and oolong tea. Goji berry, osmanthus absolute and white peach add a floral, fruity sweetness, and musk softens the base. Green, spicy and faintly smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Le Labo Thé Noir 29 and Al Rehab Atheer have a close profile.

Jasmin d'Eau

7.5

Lancôme · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Jasmin d'Eau is a fresh, floral scent for women, where jasmine tea and soft white peach give it a gentle, spring-like feel. The notes read as one piece: jasmine tea and bergamot tea add a green, airy side, while plum blossom and white peach sweeten it. Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carries the floral heart, and a powdery, creamy, lightly woody softness sits behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most see it as feminine. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine and L'Occitane Fleurs de Brignoles / Plum Blossom 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.

God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا

8.7

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nebiru Parfvms God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا is a unisex scent that sets the sweet spice of honey, cinnamon and saffron against a smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It opens with honey, cinnamon and saffron forming a sweet, spicy layer. In the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia, beeswax absolute and tonka bean add a floral, gourmand softness. The base brings Cambodian, Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, patchouli, cocoa and coffee, giving it a smoky, resinous and animalic weight.

Vanithé

7.4

Nez à Nez

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nez à Nez Vanithé is a feminine scent built on Earl Grey tea, jasmine tea and vanilla, moving between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with rosemary, vervain and Earl Grey tea. Jasmine tea, gaiac wood and cedarwood form a woody heart. The base of vanilla, honey, tonka bean and benzoin sweetens it into a powdery, gourmand warmth.

Marry Me!

6.5

Lanvin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Marry Me! is a fresh, floral women's scent built around bitter orange, jasmine tea and jasmine, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it is worn mostly for everyday use and leisure, with some office wear too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens cool with bitter orange and jasmine tea, then jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Amber and musk sweeten the base and close it with a woody warmth. Citrus and fruity touches run through it, while the spice stays in the background.