The Perfume Library

Versus (2010)

6.3

Versace · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Versus is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around kumquat, lemon and orange blossom. It opens with kumquat, lemon and star apple, bright and lightly fruity. At the heart, orange blossom, rose and stephanotis carry that freshness into a floral, green tone. In the dry-down, patchouli, musk and ambrette seed soften the scent, while the aquatic, sweet and powdery sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Clean Provence and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo

7.1

Kenzo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Flower Ikebana Mimosa by Kenzo is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, while evening and night out come well behind. Most call it feminine, and a sizeable group finds it modern. Fresh and floral accords lead, with an aquatic coolness and a fruity sweetness alongside. Mimosa absolute sits at the centre and kumquat adds a bright fruity note. Hinoki wood lays a woody base, and sesame softens it with a powdery, creamy touch. Pierre Guillaume Sunsuality and Mugler Alien Mirage have a close profile.

Delicate Rose

6.7

Trussardi · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trussardi Delicate Rose is a fresh, green floral with a light, clean feel that suits everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with bamboo, yuzu and kumquat, which give it a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, rose, jasmine, lotus and apple add a soft, sweet floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and cedar dries down woody and lightly powdery. Avon Tasha (Eau de Toilette) and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Bliss have a close profile.

Pure White Linen Light Breeze

6.8

Estēe Lauder · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze is a fresh, citrus-and-floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, leaving a light trail through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. It opens with kumquat, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and orange zest, which give a bright citrus feel. In the heart, osmanthus, neroli and linden blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood and acacia honey settle the scent on a lightly woody, sweet ground, while green and fruity tones keep the air clean.

Euphoria Gold

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold is a feminine floral that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, gourmand and woody base. The top is apricot, kumquat and mandarin orange, which keeps the start bright and juicy. In the heart, narcissus, honey and gardenia add a floral sweetness, with the honey softening it. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base in a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Golden Secret and Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Orchid have a close profile.

Givrine (2004)

7.3

E. Coudray · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

E. Coudray Givrine suits spring and summer days: a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance whose floral heart is softened by green and powdery shades. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, kumquat and watermelon. The heart builds a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, violet, gardenia and peony. The base leaves a woody, creamy ground of musk, blond woods, sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with daily wear, office and leisure leading. Most find it feminine. Jacques Fath White Irissime and Miller Harris Secret Gardenia 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.

September (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Björk & Berries · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries September Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets honey pomelo and lavender against smoke and caramelized almond. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it stays near the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with the office not far behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens fresh and green with honey pomelo, lavender and kumquat. Jasmine, apple blossom and eucalyptus carry that freshness into a soft floral heart. The base settles into a woody, spicy, smoky dryness of smoke, gaiac wood, papyrus and vetiver, with caramelized almond sweetening it slightly.

Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron

6.7

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron is a light women's scent that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with office wear not far behind. It reads feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer Fragrance 2012 and Alverde Lemon Love have a close profile. Nectarine and kumquat open it with a citrusy freshness. Pomegranate, marzipan and rose carry a floral, fruity sweetness through the heart. Tonka bean and amber in the base soften it into a warm, gourmand finish.

Royal Aoud

6.0

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montale Royal Aoud is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a smoky, spicy oud, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: grapefruit and kumquat give it a bright, fruity lift, while spices and woods add a dry, woody weight beneath. Oud sits at the centre, and the oriental, animal and smoky sides of the accords come through clearly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and nights out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Areej Al Ameerat Sapphire Royal Oud and Rasasi Dhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba.

Corfu Kumquat

7.2

Aedes de Venustas · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas Corfu Kumquat is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, tangerine, mandarin orange and kumquat, with neroli softening the bright citrus. In the heart, Granny Smith apple, ginger and lavender add a green, lightly spiced edge. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, gently sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two.

Spirit of Cherry Blossom

6.6

Spirit · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spirit Spirit of Cherry Blossom is a fresh, fruity floral for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with kumquat, bergamot and clementine, a bright citrus start. In the heart, nectarine, cherry blossom, apple blossom and peony lead, keeping the scent floral and sweet. The base of musk, sandalwood and heliotrope leaves a soft, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior (2021) and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

Eau Sans Pareil

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Eau Sans Pareil is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which citrus and flowers sit on a green, powdery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by classic. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, kumquat, raspberry and pineapple. The heart is floral, led by jasmine, Damask rose, iris and orange blossom, with liquorice and clove adding a little spice. It dries down to a woody, sweet base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and vanilla. Basile Basile and Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle have a close profile.

Plaisir d'Amour

6.9

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Plaisir d'Amour is a fresh, green floral with a chypre backbone, calm and measured in character, and made for women. It opens with kumquat and bergamot, then moves into jasmine, rose, blue lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. The base of chypre accord, vetiver, musk and patchouli keeps it dry, with spicy and green touches holding the florals back from sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across fall, spring and summer almost evenly, and across daily, business and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

Bohemian Absinthe

6.9

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Les Sœurs de Noé Bohemian Absinthe is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring, autumn and summer, an easy fit for leisure time and workdays. It opens fresh and citrusy with eucalyptus and kumquat, and apple blossom adds a soft fruity note in the heart. The base of sandalwood, white leather and vetiver turns green, woody and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Björk & Berries September (Eau de Parfum) and Loewe 7 Cobalt have a close profile.

Sea & Sun in Cadaquès

6.8

Salvador Dali · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Noble Palo Santo

7.8

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Noble Palo Santo is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a spicy, smoky, woody character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and classic. Kumquat, lemon zest and bergamot open it fruity and bright, with frankincense adding a faint resinous edge. Black pepper and leather come forward in the heart, and amber, moss and palo santo set it on a sweet, woody, lightly smoky base.

Oud Vibrant Leather

7.0

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Oud Vibrant Leather is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy brightness against a leathery, earthy woodiness. Bergamot and kumquat give it a sharp citrus lift, while apple adds a soft, fruity touch. Oud, patchouli and valley oak build a woody, earthy base, with frankincense, geranium and violet bringing a spicy, slightly floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evenings not far behind. Zara Oud Vibrant Leather Elixir and Ahmed Al Maghribi Blu Oud have a close profile.

1900 (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

MCM · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

MCM 1900 Eau de Toilette is a powdery, oriental women's fragrance in which sweet fruit and white flowers meet over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, kumquat and peach, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley, queen-of-the-night, jasmine, white rose and orange blossom form a rich floral cluster. Oriental spices and precious woods settle underneath, making the base warm and woody. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche

6.6

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche pairs the fresh citrus of kumquat and bergamot with a floral heart of rose and osmanthus, a light scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and lasts through much of the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and floral. Kumquat, citrus notes and bergamot lead at the start, while rose, osmanthus and aquatic notes soften the heart. Patchouli and sandalwood leave a light, sweetish woody base, with green and fruity touches along the way. Its profile is close to Gucci Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom.

Mandarino

7.5

Lubin · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Mandarino is a fresh, fruity citrus scent with a light sweetness and a green edge, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. It opens with a bright citrus layer of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange. In the heart, jasmine sambac, freesia and kumquat push that freshness towards something floral and fruity. Nutmeg, sandalwood and white musk soften the base into a light woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate: a quiet scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, work and daytime wear lead the occasions. It is unisex, though somewhat more voters read it as feminine. Linari Eleganza Luminosa and Roads This Weekend have a close profile.

Agua de Loewe Ella

6.2

Loewe · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Agua de Loewe Ella is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail through the day. Most voters recommend summer, followed by spring. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and some also choose it for sport. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot, kumquat and passion fruit, a bright fruity-citrus mix. In the heart, rose, water lily and Bourbon pepper add a floral, aquatic softness. Mysore sandalwood, musk and Atlas cedar settle it onto a lightly woody base.

Mosaic

7.8

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Mosaic is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with sugar, pink pepper, kumquat and bitter orange, while rhubarb and saffron add a spicy edge to that sweetness. The heart brings frankincense, cedarwood and caramel forward, and the base of vetiver, suede and oud gives it a woody, leathery, smoky footing. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and lightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters find it feminine. Amouage Interlude Black Iris and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Salté

8.1

retold · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

retold Salté is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance where aquatic and floral sides meet green touches before settling onto a light woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and it suits both daytime and evening. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and gets votes for sport too. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split three ways, with the scent most often seen as modern. It opens with bergamot, kumquat, mint and rosemary for freshness, while ginger and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and neroli meet sea salt, with white suede and rosé wine softening the mix. Sandalwood, vetiver and musk leave a powdery, creamy woodiness underneath.