The Perfume Library

Dama Bianca (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum pairs Florentine orris, violet and Zanzibar vanilla in a fresh, powdery floral with a light gourmand streak. Dama Bianca is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office votes as well. Most voters read it as clearly feminine, yet with a modern side. It opens with Florentine orris, lime and Chinese kumquat, a citrusy freshness. The heart of violet, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and lilac gives a floral, powdery body. In the base, Zanzibar vanilla, burnt malt and white musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and sandalwood add a woody ground.

Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre built on bergamot, jasmine and rose, running into peach and oakmoss, and it leans towards evenings and fall. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and also gets votes for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most call it feminine or classic, though a fair share find it masculine. Guerlain Nahema and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche have a close profile. The top holds bergamot, citrus fruits, jasmine and rose; the heart adds lilac, ylang-ylang and a fruity softness of peach. The base turns to oakmoss, vetiver, cinnamon and spices. Floral, green, spicy and powdery accords settle into an earthy, woody finish.

Lilac Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lilac Love Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, leaning feminine. It opens on peony, lilac, gardenia and heliotrope, a soft floral bouquet. In the heart, tonka bean, orris concrete and cocoa make it creamier and mildly gourmand. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following. It suits daytime and leisure best, and works for evenings and the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

My Name

7.9

Trussardi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Trussardi My Name opens with white violet and heliotrope, a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards daytime wear and spring. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear dominate, while evening and night out are chosen far less. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It has been discontinued. White violet and heliotrope lead, and arum blossom and lilac keep the floral heart going. Musk, vanilla and ambroxan settle underneath, making it creamy and lightly sweet. The overall feel is fresh and soft. Durance en Provence Coton Musc and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

En Passant

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle En Passant is a fresh, floral and lightly green unisex scent, suited to spring and summer days when you want something clean and quiet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Nearly half of voters still read it as feminine, so its character leans that way. Lilac carries the floral side, while cucumber absolute adds an aquatic, green freshness. Rice and wheat sweeten it slightly and give a powdery softness, and cedar and white musk keep it on a clean, calm base.

A Drop d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral with a light sweetness, closest to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with almond milk, damask rose and orange blossom, forming a soft, milky floral. In the heart, jasmine, star anise and lilac come forward, the anise adding a touch of warmth to the sweetness. The base of musk, ambrox, Atlas cedar and vanillin settles the scent into a smooth, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

Aventus for Her

7.0

Creed · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Aventus for Her is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs green apple and citrus with a floral, fruity heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens on green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, pineapple and peach adds a fruity sweetness. It settles on a woody base of patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and The Nose Behind Suits have a close profile.

Love, Chloé

7.8

Chloé · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Chloé Love, Chloé is a discontinued women's fragrance with a fresh, powdery floral character. Orange blossom and pink pepper open the top, giving a bright start with a touch of spice. The heart gathers iris, wisteria, lilac, heliotrope and hyacinth into a soft floral garden. Rice powder, talcum and musk carry the base to a powdery, gentle finish, while a sweet, slightly synthetic tone stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It is voted for daily wear first, then office, evening and night out. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense and Harry Lehmann Musc Oil have a close profile.

Guilty (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Gucci · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette opens on mandarin orange and pink pepper before raspberry, peach and lilac sweeten it into a fresh, fruity women's scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. The mandarin and pink pepper give a bright, spicy start. Raspberry, peach and lilac then bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Patchouli and amber leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Gucci Guilty Intense and Gucci Guilty Black have a close profile.

Idylle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its character reads largely feminine. It opens with raspberry, lychee, rose and freesia, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, lilac, lily of the valley and jasmine push the floral side towards green and powdery. White musk and patchouli close it on a soft, lightly sweet base.

5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery side, softened by sweetness and leaning clearly feminine. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, lilac and lily of the valley. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, with clove and nutmeg adding a little spice. It dries down creamy and warm on sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre and Houbigant Essence Rare have a close profile.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around ivy, pink pepper and lily of the valley, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with ivy and pink pepper, green with a light spice. The heart of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and lilac forms a floral frame. It dries down to sandalwood, vanilla and white musk, turning powdery, creamy and slightly sweet, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Douglas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Douglas La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions chosen most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail rather than a strong one. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, apple and lily, and the citrus and aquatic feel is clear from the start. In the heart, jasmine, lilac and orange blossom add a soft floral note, backed by sweet and powdery touches. Cedarwood and white musk leave it clean and calm at the base. Marc O'Polo Lake Night and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Bergamundi have a close profile.

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)

7.0

Jo Malone · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is a fresh, unisex cologne where bright citrus meets green, herbal notes, suited to easy daytime wear in warm weather. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lime in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, basil and white thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge, softened by lilac and iris. The base of amberwood, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Gandini Lime e Basilico / Lime and Basil and MAYME? Pardon My French have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Love At First Sight

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Une Nuit Nomade Love At First Sight is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with lilac and passion fruit giving it a light, fruity lift. Lilac and jacaranda set a floral, green base, and passion fruit adds a fruity brightness. Acacia softens the blend, while ambroxan sits in the background and gives it a synthetic, creamy, lightly sweet texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient

8.0

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient is a feminine scent where vanilla and frankincense set a sweet, smoky base, softened by lilac and woods. The scent reads as a single whole: vanilla and frankincense carry the sweetness and the smoke, Persian pepper adds a spicy warmth, lilac brings a powdery softness, and woods leave a dry line underneath. The overall impression is oriental, warm and sweet. Most voters recommend autumn and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine. Mercedes-Benz Club Black and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

Chloé (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Chloé · 1975

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chloé Chloé is a powdery, chypre-leaning floral built around orange blossom, hyacinth and jasmine, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, hyacinth, honeysuckle and bergamot, while aldehydes, peach and coconut soften that floral start toward fruity and sweet. The heart is led by jasmine, tuberose, rose and orris root. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, oriental, chypre footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. Hermès 24, Faubourg (Eau de Parfum) and Boucheron Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Love, Chloé Eau Intense

8.2

Chloé · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense opens with iris and heliotrope and settles on vanilla and talcum, a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are not out of reach. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Iris and heliotrope give a soft, powdery floral start. Lilac, hyacinth and wisteria fill out the heart, making the flowers rounder. In the base, vanilla, Peru balsam, musk and talcum sweeten it and leave a warm, powdery finish. Floral, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Chloé Love, Chloé and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea

7.3

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, most see it as feminine, and it fits daytime better than evenings or nights out. It opens with citrus notes, wild berries and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart of orange blossom, honey and lilac turns floral and sweet, while musk and woods dry it down to a powdery, slightly woody base. Composed by Thierry Wasser, it shares a close profile with Fleur Chérie and Gelsomino Nobile.

Contradiction (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Calvin Klein · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Contradiction Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery women's floral built on lily, rose and peony; it has been discontinued. The top is led by lily, rose, orchid and peony. In the heart, jasmine and lilac carry the floral line, pear and blackberry add a fruity sweetness, and eucalyptus brings a cool edge. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

Ameer Al Oudh

7.3

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, myrrh and sandalwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Saffron, raspberry and myrrh open it, while sandalwood, jasmine and lilac sit in the heart alongside woody notes. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, ambergris and musk leaves it sweet, resinous and slightly smoky, with an animal edge in the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

1932 (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 1932 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral that sets a bright citrus opening against a soft, lightly sweet floral body, and it reads mainly as a feminine scent. It opens with aldehydes, neroli and bergamot, clean and bright. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while lilac and carnation keep it slightly spicy and green. In the base, iris, vanilla and musk leave it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. It has been discontinued; Joop! Berlin and Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum have a close profile.