The Perfume Library

Woud and Mood

7.8

Unique'e Luxury · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Unique'e Luxury Woud and Mood is a unisex scent that sets clove, lemon and oud side by side, joining fresh citrus with woody, smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with clove, lemon, orange and saffron, a lively, spicy citrus start. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and lilac bring a soft floral touch, while sandalwood, gaiac wood and oud lay down a woody, earthy, smoky ground. In the base, vanilla and amber sweeten it, and animalic musk and ambergris add depth. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. The balance between fresh and smoky lets it sit comfortably on both men and women. Anyone after a similar profile may also look at Electimuss Auster and Profumum Roma Mina.

Eau Fraîche

8.1

Monsillage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monsillage Eau Fraîche is a unisex scent built on vervain, white thyme, rosemary and lavender, with a green, herbal freshness. It opens with vervain and lavender giving a citrusy lightness, while white thyme and rosemary pull it toward the spicy and green. Lilac adds a soft floral touch in the heart, and Haitian vetiver settles the scent onto an earthy base. Most voters pick summer and spring. It leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes show neither a clearly masculine nor a clearly feminine character. Santa Maria Novella Verbena and Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia have a close profile.

Tulipano Nero (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 1990

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Tulipano Nero Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance in which citrus and flowers are deepened by spice and resin. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Voters place it mostly in winter and fall, then spring; evening and leisure hours lead, with night outings close behind. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus layer, with artemisia adding a green edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, neroli, rose and lilac form a floral body, while cinnamon and nutmeg warm it with spice. The base of vanilla, patchouli, myrrh, benzoin and sandalwood settles it onto a resinous, woody, sweet footing.

Paris Roses Enchantées

7.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses Enchantées is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance, with a powdery softness that keeps it calm and gentle. It has been discontinued. It opens on violet, garden rose and orange blossom. In the heart, apricot adds a fruity touch while lilac and lily of the valley keep the floral feel. White musk and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premières Roses and Paris Jardins Romantiques have a close profile.

Vanilla Tonic

6.7

LPDO · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

LPDO Vanilla Tonic is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, creamy side of coconut, caramel and vanilla against the freshness of marine notes. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by voters, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Voters also rate its value for money favourably. There are no season or occasion votes, so all that can be said is that it is not tied to a gender. It opens with coconut and caramel in a gourmand sweetness. Towards the heart, amber and lilac add a soft floral touch, then vanilla lays a creamy base while marine notes keep the sweetness fresh. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Mancera Holidays and Victoria's Secret Pink - Vanilla & Dreamy have a close profile.

Lilac (Cologne)

6.3

Demeter Fragrance Library · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gardenia (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Gardenia Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral unisex cologne with a green, powdery side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so there is little more to say about when it suits; it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon grass and bitter orange blossom, bright and green. The heart of lilac, gardenia and broom is floral and powdery. Benzoin in the base leaves a resinous, lightly spicy warmth.

Tayyiba

8.6

Amouage

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Tayyiba is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang and jasmine in front. The heart keeps the floral texture going with rose, woods and lilac, while orange blossom, musk and sandalwood soften the base and sweeten it. Fresh, green and fruity tones lead among the accords, with a powdery, oriental warmth sitting behind them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Dior J'adore L'Absolu and Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas have a close profile.

J-mat;

6.7

Masakï Matsushïma · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masakï Matsushïma J-mat; is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with ginger and white peach and turns floral with lilac and star jasmine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out play a small part. Its light build keeps it close to daytime, and it reads as feminine. Freshness and florals lead: ginger adds a spicy touch while white peach brings a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lilac and star jasmine set the floral core. Cedarwood and white musk then soften the sweetness on a smooth, woody base. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern feel. Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Her and Rochas Girl Life have a close profile.

Idylle Love Blossom

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it has been discontinued. Jasmine, rose and lilac form the floral core, while musk softens them and sets them on a creamy base. The sweetness sits in the background, and a light spicy touch gives the freshness some character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters suggest it most for leisure time, the office and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

Bleu Riviera (2010)

7.1

Fragonard · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Bleu Riviera is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and aquatic touches, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though few votes back these ratings, so they point to a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The light, airy build suits everyday wear and stays on the feminine side. It opens with osmanthus. The heart is a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, lilac and lily of the valley, kept light by the fresh, green and watery accords. In the base, amber and musk finish it on a soft, clean footing. Fragonard Ile d'Amour (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fresco di Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Fresco di Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, masculine fougère that ties the brightness of juniper, bergamot and mint to the earthy woodiness of Haitian vetiver and Mysore sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal and Etro New Tradition have a close profile. It opens with the citrusy, green freshness of juniper, mint, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and violet add a soft floral note with a powdery edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum and ambergris dries down on an earthy, spicy, woody footing.

Spring in August

7.2

Gypsy Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gypsy Perfume Spring in August is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and spicy touches that give the brightness some depth. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It reads equally well on anyone. The top is built on bergamot, grapefruit, lemon and green tea, while cumin, ginger and black pepper add a spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, magnolia, neroli and rose, like a floral garden. The base settles into cedarwood, vetiver, moss and vanilla, leaving a woody, lightly sweet finish. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Mughetto

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Mughetto is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Damask rose, lilac and lily of the valley. The heart of night-blooming jasmine, ylang-ylang and honeysuckle rounds out the floral structure, while amber and sandalwood soften the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions named most often. Dior Lily and Bottega Verde Mughetto have a close profile.

Wisteria (2003) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria is a fresh, green-tinged and powdery floral made for women, leaning towards relaxed everyday wear. It opens with clover and violet, a light green freshness. In the heart, wisteria, lilac and honeysuckle form the floral body; the sweet, powdery and creamy sides of the accords dominate, while a spicy trace stays in the background. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Longevity is rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. Most voters pick leisure and daytime wear, with office use another common choice. It has been discontinued. Jean Patou Vacances and Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina have a close profile.

Plunge

6.2

Strangers Parfumerie

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Plunge is a unisex scent that balances a fresh, floral character with green, powdery and woody tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings a rough guide rather than a firm measure. Nothing in it pushes it towards one gender, so it suits men and women alike. Jasmine, Damask rose, iris and lilac form the floral frame, while bergamot and aldehydes add freshness. Plum and peach bring a soft fruity touch, and sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base. Carnation and coriander add spice, with amber and benzoin carrying the warmth.

Oro 750‰

6.7

Omnia Profumi · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Green

Omnia Profumi Oro 750‰ is a perfume for women that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into vanilla with a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings, leisure time and nights out, while office wear comes last. It opens bright and fresh with Amalfi lemon, bergamot and honeysuckle. In the heart, peony, lilac and lavender add a soft floral and green touch. The base turns sweet and powdery with vanilla, coumarin and sandalwood, while patchouli and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth.

Violette Noyée

8.6

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Violette Noyée is a unisex scent that carries a fresh opening of violet, bergamot and Meyer lemon down into the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion; as a unisex scent, it suits whoever chooses to wear it. The top is led by violet, bergamot, Meyer lemon and lilac. The heart turns floral and powdery with iris, heliotrope, May rose and violet leaf. The base is dominated by Tahitian vanilla absolute, styrax, benzoin, tonka bean and Mysore sandalwood, settling into a sweet, resinous, woody creaminess.

N'Aimez que Moi (2021)

7.3

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron N'Aimez que Moi is a fresh, powdery floral for women, built around rose, neroli and lilac. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Turkish rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, with neroli and lilac keeping it bright, while violet and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, and patchouli, Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar give it a green, earthy base. Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

Theorema Esprit d'Été

7.7

Fendi · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fendi Theorema Esprit d'Été is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that sets citrus and florals over a sweet, spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, Jaffa orange, Minneola tangelo and jasmine, so citrus leads while the florals soften it. The heart brings May rose, lilac and sunflower. In the base, musk, sandalwood and spices sweeten the scent and pull it towards a warm, woody, slightly oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its fresh, fruity build reads as feminine. Lattafa Ra'ed Absolu and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Happy To Be

6.8

Clinique · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clinique Happy To Be is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs pear and aquatic notes with a floral heart of hibiscus, lilac and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for evening or a night out. Pear and aquatic notes give the opening a fruity, watery freshness. In the heart, hibiscus, lilac and rose build the floral side, with citrus and green accords keeping it bright. In the base, cocoa and sandalwood soften it and leave a faint gourmand sweetness. Oriflame Eclat Mademoiselle and Escada Especially Escada have a close profile.

Get Me Right

6.9

Liur. · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liur. Get Me Right is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around red apple, lilac and vanilla. It opens with red apple and musk, then moves into lilac, hawthorn, vanilla and pine. The base settles on musk, gaiac wood, patchouli and oud. Gourmand and creamy accords soften it, with a powdery touch running through. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. The sweet, floral character suits women and men alike. Nicole Scherzinger Chosen and Essenzialmente Laura Vermiglio have a close profile.

Emotion Essence

6.1

Weil · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Weil Emotion Essence is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daytime and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter also get a fair share. Daily wear and leisure come first, with business wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it keeps quiet company through the day without filling the room. The top notes are lilac, peony and apricot, a fresh and lightly fruity start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and musk soften the floral side and add a sweet, creamy texture. The base of white musk and patchouli leaves a powdery, slightly earthy trail. Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom and Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas have a close profile.

Cheery Cherry

4.6

Alice & Peter · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alice & Peter Cheery Cherry is a fresh, fruity, sweet-leaning unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone after a light scent that stays close to the skin. With few voters, that rating is only indicative. No season or occasion information is available, so it's best not to tie it to a particular time. It opens with orange, bergamot, cherry and blackcurrant, a bright mix of fruit and citrus. In the heart, peach, apricot, peony and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and caramel turns gourmand and sweet, smoothed by white musk. Alice & Peter Wicked Berry and La Rive Have Fun have a close profile.