The Perfume Library

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.

Blue No. 1 / Cloud No. 9

7.4

Wolkenseifen

Fresh · Floral · Green

Wolkenseifen Blue No. 1 / Cloud No. 9 is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on rose, lilac, lily of the valley and lily. It wears at a moderate level in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter still get a share, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine, even though it is classed as unisex. The floral notes read as one whole: rose and lilac give a sweet, powdery softness, while lily of the valley and lily add a green, creamy freshness. The overall impression is clean, light and calm. Guerlain Muguet 2012 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella have a close profile.

Dry Wood

6.6

Ramón Monegal · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ramón Monegal Dry Wood is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, patchouli and dry woods, with a fresh citrus and green character. Lemon and grapefruit give it a bright citrus start, while basil and spices add green and spicy edges. Jasmine and lilac bring a floral touch, and oakmoss, patchouli and dry woods form a woody, earthy, slightly smoky backbone. Tonka bean and musk soften that dry core. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with summer and winter not far behind, and daily wear, business and leisure are the favoured occasions. Halston Z-14 and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Mitsio Vanille

7.8

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Sœurs de Noé Mitsio Vanille is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that pairs vanilla and vanilla orchid with the floral brightness of lilac and white freesia. It opens light and floral with bergamot, ambrette and white freesia. At the heart, lilac and vanilla orchid take over and the scent softens into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of driftwood, musk and vanilla sets down a woody, powdery floor, while the spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for leisure and business settings. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Muse Poudrée have a close profile.

Perlerette

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Perlerette is a floral perfume for women, its centre softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, a bright and fresh start. Jasmine, rose, orange blossom and lilac fill the heart, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. The base leans on amber, vanilla, iris and powder, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits both daytime and evening. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. Mes Bisous Balle Rouge and Roja Parfums Karenina have a close profile.

Lascia ch'io pianga

7.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Lascia ch'io pianga is a unisex scent that smells like a fresh, green floral garden, with sweet and spicy touches running through it. The top notes bring lilac, gardenia, jasmine, iris and ylang-ylang side by side, so the floral character leads from the start. In the heart, carnation and tuberose add a spicy, sweeter depth. Moss and tolu balm in the base keep the green feel and soften the finish. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair number of voters call it masculine. Estēe Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia and Profumum Roma Tuberosa have a close profile.

Blomma Cult

7.0

Room 1015 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Room 1015 Blomma Cult opens with lilac and bergamot and settles on violet and patchouli at the heart, making for a sweet, powdery unisex scent. It starts fresh, citrusy and floral with lilac and bergamot. In the heart, cashmeran, violet and patchouli build a woody footing, and the scent then turns sweeter and warmer with vanilla, white musk and cinnamon. Fruity and spicy touches come through along the way, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead. It leans a little feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine, so it sits in between. La Rive Saffira and Zara Jasper Dunes have a close profile.

Bijan Nude for Women

7.2

Bijan · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bijan Nude for Women is a fresh, powdery floral built around white rose, ylang-ylang and iris, leaning towards daytime wear and the milder seasons. The top opens with white rose, ylang-ylang, iris, lilac and aldehydes, giving a clean, powdery first impression. In the heart, vetiver and lily of the valley calm the floral layer, while white chocolate adds a light gourmand sweetness. Musk and cedar form the base, and the woody side comes forward gently. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall; daily, leisure and business wear lead, with evening further behind. It reads mainly feminine, with classic and modern impressions following. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 pour Femme (2018) and Le Labo Musc 25.

Ensis

7.6

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

V Canto Ensis is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear and leisure time. It opens with leaves, bergamot, pansy and blackcurrant absolute, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, cocoa, amber and musk sets a woody, lightly spicy footing, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It is mostly voted for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Acqua di Taormina Petra Lavica and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Sheer Beauty Essence

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with white peach and nashi pear blossom, giving a fruity freshness. The heart builds a floral garden from magnolia, lilac, peony and Turkish rose, softened by aquatic and powdery touches. Cedar, musk and vanilla ground it in a woody base with a light sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and feels easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides too. Its profile is close to Halston Sheer and Jeanne Lanvin Couture.

Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

7.2

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a light, powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with green notes, with lilac and lily of the valley at the heart. Jasmine and rose carry the floral structure into the base. Beneath the fresh, green surface sit a gentle sweetness, some powder and a touch of spice. Guerlain Muguet (1998) and Guerlain Muguet 2012 have a close profile.

Rue des Lilas

7.4

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phaedon Rue des Lilas is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, lightly powdery lilac character, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Lilac and lily of the valley lead, giving a green, fresh floral feel. Musk softens them into a powdery base, while Brazilian rosewood adds a woody, faintly spicy backdrop. The overall impression is clean, slightly sweet and calm.

Unexpected Fresh Spicy

7.6

Zara · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Unexpected Fresh Spicy is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around cinnamon, tobacco, vanilla and whisky; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it smells gourmand and oriental. Cinnamon and tobacco form a spicy, smoky core, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. Sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody base, while whisky and lilac stay in the background. A resinous, synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Black Label Women

7.2

s.Oliver · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

s.Oliver Black Label Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure and workdays. Mandarin orange, orange and peach open with a citrusy, fruity brightness. Jasmine, rose and lilac bring a soft floral heart. Vanilla, cedarwood and musk sweeten the base and leave it woody, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. M8 Moods Fiorito and Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia have a close profile.

Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas

7.6

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs jasmine, rose and lilac with a soft musk; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring above all, though summer, fall and winter get nearly equal shares. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out following close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. As a whole it smells like a green, fresh flower garden. Jasmine and lilac carry the floral side, while rose lifts the sweetness a little. Musk settles it onto a creamy, powdery base, and a fruity touch adds a light sparkle.

Sublime Vanille

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sublime Vanille is a unisex scent that opens with citrus freshness and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy vanilla; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits, vanilla and tonka bean come first, while linden blossom, lilac and hyacinth add a soft floral heart. Bergamot, lemon and musk in the base lighten the finish. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, with a faint spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it suits leisure, daily and office wear. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to Parfümerie Brückner L'Or de Vanille and Alexandria Fragrances Splendid Vanille.

French Lilac (Perfume)

7.9

Pacifica · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pacifica French Lilac is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, with an easy everyday feel. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters wear it mostly in the daytime, for leisure and for work, while evening use is less common. Most call it feminine, with some finding it classic and others modern. The scent reads as one fresh, green, floral whole. Lilac and hyacinth lead, while ylang-ylang and heliotrope add a sweet, powdery softness. Nectarine brings a light fruity touch and magnolia leaf a green freshness. Harry Lehmann Flieder and Bud Parfums Fleur de Lilac have a close profile.

Janine D. (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Mülhens · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mülhens Janine D. Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral chypre, setting citrus and powdery flowers on a woody base; it was made for women and has been discontinued. It opens green and bright with hyacinth, galbanum and bergamot, while raspberry adds a light fruity touch. The heart is a powdery bouquet of iris, rose, jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley, which dries down into vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, softened by musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Lanvin Clair de Jour have a close profile.

Scent Bar 103

7.3

Scent Bar · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Scent Bar 103 is a unisex perfume with a floral core wrapped in a sweet, gourmand and powdery character, and it suits cooler weather better than heat. It opens with cotton candy and orange, and lilac and almond come forward in the heart. The base holds white musk, hazelnut, tonka bean, amber and vanilla, settling into a creamy, synthetic sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading and the office well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Khadlaj Muse and Câline Lait Clair have a close profile.

Joyful Rose

7.0

Essential Garden · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Essential Garden Joyful Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets rose, raspberry and lilac against the brightness of grapefruit and cyclamen. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the light character suits everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads as feminine and modern. Grapefruit, cyclamen, melon and strawberry give the top a fruity freshness. In the heart, rose, raspberry and lilac turn floral and sweet, and white musk and sandalwood soften the base. Green and aquatic touches run through the accords. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Eau d'Eden (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Olympia Music-Hall Le Parfum

6.8

Histoires de Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums Olympia Music-Hall Le Parfum is a citrusy, floral and sweet unisex scent that most voters place in fall. It opens with the fresh citrus of orange, lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, freesia, rose and peony form a floral layer, while saffron and black pepper add spicy warmth. The base settles on suede, vanilla and chocolate for a sweet, leathery floor, with patchouli and frankincense pulling it toward smoky wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Fall leads, followed by winter and spring, with summer picked least. It is chosen about equally for daily wear, evenings and nights out. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Ligea La Sirena (Eau de Toilette) and Purple Ink share a close profile.

Sentiers de Comètes

7.8

YeYe Parfums · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

YeYe Parfums Sentiers de Comètes is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, cumin and pink pepper, while lavender and carrot seed give that first stretch a dry, green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, vanilla orchid and tonka bean sweeten and powder the scent. The base of ambergris, Tonkin musk and frankincense leaves a resinous, faintly smoky warmth.

Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Carthusia · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Lady Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by a powdery, woody dry-down. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings and leisure, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bergamot alongside lilac, gardenia and jasmine. In the heart, geranium, iris and violet leaf pull the florals towards powder, while white peach and clove add a little sweetness and spice. The base settles into sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Kenzo Ça Sent Beau and Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile have a close profile.

Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet

7.4

Jil Sander · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet is a floral, sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and autumn and suits daily wear and the office. Violet leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange give it a fresh, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, white peony, lilac and violet add a powdery, creamy softness. Musk, patchouli and leather leave a woody, leathery trace underneath that steadies the spicy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without feeling heavy. Voters pick it most often for daily, leisure and business wear, and most find it feminine. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Leather and Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.