The Perfume Library

1,2,3, Stella!

7.0

Gabriella Chieffo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gabriella Chieffo 1,2,3, Stella! is a unisex fragrance that pairs the brightness of bergamot and green mandarin orange with floral notes like tuberose and jasmine. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with bergamot, green mandarin orange and ginger, while salty notes add an aquatic touch. In the heart, tuberose, lilac, ylang-ylang and jasmine give a floral, powdery feel. The base of cocoa, patchouli, amber and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy finish. Bon Parfumeur 102 Thé Cardamome Mimosa and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Wealth

7.9

Omerta

Floral · Fruity · Oriental

Omerta Wealth is a floral, fruity fragrance for women, with a powdery, creamy feel resting on a soft oriental base. Its longevity is rated moderate, though few votes back that up, so treat it as a first impression. With no season or occasion votes, no particular time of year stands out; it reads feminine. It opens with apricot, peach, rose and lilac, so fruit sweetness arrives alongside the flowers. In the heart, iris, lily of the valley, jasmine and heliotrope pull the floral line towards powder. The base of sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk ends it warm and creamy.

Kyoto (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Kanebo · 1981

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Kanebo Kyoto Eau de Parfum is a chypre-built feminine fragrance that opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot and carries on into lilac, jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright, with peach, bergamot and orange giving a citrus lift while aldehydes and spicy notes add a sharp edge. In the heart, lilac, jasmine and iris form a floral, powdery body, softened by rose and ylang-ylang. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cistus and benzoin, a woody, resinous floor that keeps the green, chypre character going. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable at close range without filling a room. The classic chypre structure and powdery florals make it read clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Hermès Parfum d'Hermès and Coty Complice.

Pur Blanca Blush

5.6

Avon · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Pur Blanca Blush is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance in which bergamot, red currant and rose lead the way. It opens with bergamot, ivy and red currant, a light and fruity freshness. The heart gathers lilac, peony, rose, carnation and lotus into a floral bouquet, softened by a powdery accord. In the base, dried fruits, cedar and musk set the scent on a sweet, warm footing, while a synthetic touch stays in the background as part of its character. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa have a close profile.

Persona

7.5

Colekt

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Colekt Persona is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around linden blossom, mock-orange and lilac. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and close to half of voters find the sillage strong. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. As a whole it reads fresh and floral. Citrus and aquatic accords add lightness, while green and fruity touches soften the flowers. Spicy, woody and earthy accords stay in the background and give it a little depth. Guerlain Guerlinade and Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce have a close profile.

Lilacs Along the Winding Drive

6.2

Alkemia · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alkemia Lilacs Along the Winding Drive is a floral fragrance for women that sets lilac and violet against dust, stone and petrichor. The scent reads fresh and green, with the floral side built on lilac and violet. Metallic notes and the air accord add an aquatic coolness, while dust, stone and petrichor give it a cool, earthy ground. Powdery and creamy accords soften the flowers, and the sweet and woody tones stay in the background. Universal Flowering Lilac No.4 and Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est have a close profile.

A Parisian Affair

5.4

La Fleur by Livvy · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

La Fleur by Livvy A Parisian Affair, a women's fragrance, sets cognac, pine and lilac inside a sweet, vanilla-tinted floral. The notes read as one whole: cognac and pine give a resinous, slightly sharp footing under the champaca and lilac, while vanilla softens everything into a creamy sweetness. Floral and sweet accords lead, with spicy, animal and leathery tones sitting behind them and giving the scent a warm, somewhat dark edge. The resinous and creamy side keeps the flowers from feeling light or airy, pulling them towards something fuller and spiced. Zoologist Bee and Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux have a close note and accord profile.

No. 11

7.0

Eutopie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eutopie No. 11 is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral character, its green and fruity side softened by sweetness. The top notes are mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper: citrus brightness with a light touch of spice. In the heart, lilac, magnolia and rose open a floral layer, while the powdery and creamy accords soften it. The base of musk, cedarwood and amber settles the scent on a warm, smooth footing. The green and sweet sides run through it from start to finish, and the weight stays with the flowers and a clean powdery feel. Its profile is close to Harry Lehmann Akazie and Ormonde Jayne Sakura.

Fresh White Musk

7.8

Body Fantasies

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Body Fantasies Fresh White Musk is a women's fragrance that joins a fresh floral opening of mandarin orange, freesia and lilac to a soft white musk base. Mandarin orange, lilac, freesia, rose and lily of the valley give it a bright, floral start. In the heart, jasmine, hyacinth and ylang-ylang thicken the bouquet while clove adds a faint spice. The base of vanilla, moss, patchouli and white musk turns it sweeter and settles it into a powdery, creamy softness. Fresh, aquatic and synthetic touches run through the accords. Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk and NIVEA Nivea (2015) have a close profile.

Flowers

6.2

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Green

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Flowers is a floral scent for women, built around jasmine, linden blossom and lilac. The notes read as one bouquet rather than a top, heart and base. Jasmine, linden blossom, lilac and iris carry the floral core, while orange leaf and Douglas fir add a green, lightly citrusy freshness. The accords also include sweet, spicy and woody tones, and a faint animal and earthy touch gives the flowers some depth without making them heavy.

N'Aimez que Moi (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Caron

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Caron N'Aimez que Moi Eau de Parfum is a floral, powdery women's fragrance that opens with rose and lilac and settles into iris, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood. Rose and lilac give the opening a fresh floral lift. In the heart, iris and cedarwood pull it towards a powdery, woody line. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and Mysore sandalwood, with a spicy touch lingering in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back this up. The perfume has been discontinued. Dior New Look 1947 and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Baby Phat Goddess

6.4

Kimora Lee Simmons · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kimora Lee Simmons Baby Phat Goddess is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery softness. It opens on white rose and gardenia, and the floral start is softened by a fruity freshness. In the heart, pepper, lilac and hyacinth come forward: the pepper adds a slight edge to the flowers, while lilac and hyacinth pull the scent towards powder. The base of exotic woods, lilac and musk settles into a sweet, gently woody finish. The overall impression is a youthful, floral-sweet scent for women. Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One and Kenzo Flower in the Air (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fresh Cut Lilacs

8.0

Bath & Body Works

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bath & Body Works Fresh Cut Lilacs is a fresh, floral scent aimed at women, with a green and watery lightness. Lilac sits at the centre of the whole scent; the green notes give it the feel of a freshly cut stem, while the air accord keeps the flower open and airy rather than heavy. Fresh and floral accords lead, with aquatic and green touches alongside them. If you want a lilac that smells clean and garden-like rather than sweet or powdery, this profile leans that way. The scent reads as a single whole, without a split into top, heart and base. Perfumes with a close profile include Impulse Zen and Paşabahçe Leylak.

Lily

6.7

Dior · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Lily opens with fresh bergamot and green notes before moving into a floral heart of lily of the valley, jasmine and lilac; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is light and airy: bergamot, green notes, rosewood and fruits. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, lilac and rose give the scent a green, floral character. Sandalwood and musk soften the base and leave a warm, clean trail. Carolina Herrera Flore (Eau de Parfum) and Bottega Verde Mughetto have a close profile to Dior Lily.

Onder de Linde (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Baruti

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Baruti Onder de Linde Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent built around linden blossom, pear and honey. Linden blossom and lilac carry the floral side, pear adds a fruity freshness, and honey sweetens the blend. Vanilla and musk pull it towards a creamy, gourmand softness, while orris root gives it a powdery edge. Sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and green and citrus touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy. It reads best as a single whole rather than in separate parts. J-Scent Wood Flake and Bortnikoff Spanish Honey have a close profile.

Bee's Bliss

7.8

Sonoma Scent Studio · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sonoma Scent Studio Bee's Bliss is a unisex fragrance built around honey, beeswax and jasmine, leaning floral, sweet and gourmand. Honey and beeswax form the backbone, while peach and apricot add a soft fruitiness and jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side. Heliotrope and benzoin push the scent towards a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth, with oakmoss and patchouli leaving a woody base under the sweetness. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Altamir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Loveliness Sensuelle

7.5

Real Time

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Real Time Loveliness Sensuelle is a floral, sweet perfume for women, set on a woody, earthy base. The top opens cool and green with violet leaf, white lily and green notes. In the heart, lilac, rose, jasmine and white peony carry the floral side, while pink pepper and karo karounde add a touch of spice and sweetness. Patchouli and sandalwood settle the base into a woody, earthy footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine scent and suits those who want something light and floral. Estēe Lauder Pleasures and Body Fantasies Japanese Cherry Blossom have a close profile.

Akuri

6.2

Detaille · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Detaille Akuri is a unisex floral-fruity scent that opens with lychee, freesia and bergamot. The top is lychee, freesia, bergamot and raspberry, giving a fresh, sweet, fruity start. At the heart, lily of the valley, peony, jasmine, rose, lilac and ylang-ylang form a full floral bouquet. Patchouli and white musk in the base settle those flowers onto a soft, powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Elysium

5.8

Bud Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bud Parfums Elysium is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, led by jasmine, neroli and orange blossom. The scent reads bright and clean as a whole. Bergamot and orange bring the citrus sparkle, while petitgrain and neroli keep a green, floral lift running through it. Jasmine, lilac and orange blossom form the floral core, softened by geranium and musk. Sweet and lightly spicy accents keep the flowers from turning too serious. Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Rochas Eau Sensuelle have a close profile.

Dream Sequence

7.5

Marissa Zappas · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marissa Zappas Dream Sequence is a unisex scent that reads fresh and floral, softened by sweet, powdery and earthy touches. Petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give it a green, aquatic brightness, while lilac carries the floral side. Soil and geosmin add the damp depth of wet earth, and patchouli reinforces that earthy edge. Ambrette, musk, vanilla and tonka bean settle everything onto a powdery, creamy and gently sweet base. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers, giving a calm scent where green and floral meet sweetness. Its profile is close to Marissa Zappas The Garden Collection - Lilac Dream and M. Micallef EdenFalls.

Caractère de Femme

5.7

Daniel Hechter · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Daniel Hechter Caractère de Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around jasmine, freesia and rose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that figure is only a rough guide. It is written for women. Jasmine, freesia, rose and lilac form the floral core. Aldehydes add a bright, clean lift, while musk and vanilla leave a soft, lightly sweet base. Citrus, aquatic and green accents keep it from feeling heavy, so it reads airy rather than dense.

Miss Worth

8.4

Worth · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Worth Miss Worth is a floral, sweet and powdery women's chypre that has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, galbanum and peach, with bergamot and hyacinth softening the green, fruity start. At the heart, jasmine, rose, lilac and iris form a full bouquet, while honey adds sweetness. As it dries, musk, raspberry, moss and sandalwood settle into a creamy, powdery base with a light spicy edge. Moss keeps the chypre structure in place, with frankincense and cedar staying in the background. Le Galion Megara and Revlon Moon Drops have a close profile.

Miss Balahé

7.9

Léonard · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Léonard Miss Balahé is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then moves into a floral, sweet and powdery heart; it has been discontinued. The top holds freesia, orange blossom and bergamot, and the heart turns to lilac, jasmine, tuberose and rose for a full floral feel. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber soften and sweeten it, while heliotrope leaves a powdery trail. Fruity and lightly spicy tones add an oriental warmth to the floral body. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with night out and evening getting fewer votes. It is described as a feminine scent. Memo Paris Granada and Miller Harris Fleur Oriental have a close profile.

Blue Wood

7.6

Mith · 2022

Fresh · Gourmand · Spicy

Mith Blue Wood opens with cypress, bergamot and lavender and settles onto gaiac wood and sandalwood, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. There is no reliable information on seasons or occasions, and it reads neither strongly masculine nor feminine, so it can be worn by anyone. The opening is led by cypress and citrus: bergamot, bitter orange and pink grapefruit, with lavender and black pepper adding a spicy edge. The heart brings a soft floral note from geranium, jasmine, violet and lilac. The base rests on gaiac wood, sandalwood and patchouli, while vanillin sweetens it into a gourmand, creamy finish.