The Perfume Library

Oud al Fayed

6.7

Christian Provenzano · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Provenzano Oud al Fayed is a sweet, spicy oud that leans towards autumn and winter and is made for both men and women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer barely mentioned. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with black pepper, raspberry and saffron, a spicy, fruity start. Rose, jasmine and lily soften the heart into something floral. In the base, Cambodian oud, patchouli, amber and Atlas cedar dominate, while moss and musk add an earthy, animal depth. Hind Al Oud Kohl and Karakash Mystic Desert have a close profile.

Something About Sofia

6.3

Benefit · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Benefit Something About Sofia is a fresh, fruity floral for women that leans towards spring and autumn and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango and freesia, fresh and fruity, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine, peony and lily. Vanilla, caramel and musk in the base turn it sweeter, settling into a soft, gourmand and powdery finish, with a synthetic, lightly spicy edge in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily and leisure wear come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Hard Candy Hard Candy and Benefit Ring my Bella have a close profile.

Charm Club - Charm Rose Intense

6.0

Thomas Sabo · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Thomas Sabo Charm Club - Charm Rose Intense is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery warmth. Mandarin orange, freesia and white peach keep the opening light and fruity. In the heart, florals such as black rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and peony take over, softened by coconut milk. Amber, vanilla and patchouli carry the sweetness down and add a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. Thomas Sabo Charm Club - Charm Rose and Avon Little White Dress (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Japanese Cherry Blossom (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Bath & Body Works · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. The top is fruity and bright, with plum, Fuji apple and nashi pear. The heart turns floral with lily, Kyoto rose, mimosa and Japanese cherry blossom. The base brings a sweet, spicy warmth from rice pudding, cinnamon and amber, while sandalwood and musk settle it onto a powdery floor. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters do not rate its staying power as high. It is meant for women. Gritti Fenice and Jovoy Quand? have a close profile.

Jeans

7.0

Trussardi · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Trussardi Jeans is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Winter and nights out stay in the background. It opens with freesia and violet, then tuberose and lily fill the heart with a floral weight. In the base, heliotrope and white musk settle the scent into something soft and powdery. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy, with a spicy note running quietly underneath. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dans Tes Bras and Guerlain Météorites.

Nuits Impériales

7.6

Kristel Saint Martin

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kristel Saint Martin Nuits Impériales is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand texture. Cherry, raspberry and Italian bergamot give the opening a fruity brightness, softened by almond. In the heart, iris, Bulgarian rose and lily build a floral base, with liquorice adding a sweet trace. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood, while sugar powder and heliotrope carry it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind, and leisure and evening wear come out on top. Most voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern. Guerlain Oud Nude and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Souffle Intime

7.1

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Paul Emilien Souffle Intime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and resinous depth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen mostly for autumn, winter and spring, far less for summer, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top notes of aldehydes, pink pepper, orange and mandarin open bright. The heart builds a floral frame of iris, jasmine, rose and violet, softened by cinnamon and peach into something spicy and fruity. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk, sweet and woody.

Durer (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Durer · 1971

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Durer Eau de Toilette is a green, floral chypre: powdery, lightly spicy, touched by fruit and distinctly feminine; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, rose, fruity notes, green hyacinth and galbanum. In the heart, hedione, lily, jasmine, iris and geranium form a floral core. The base of oakmoss and woods leaves an animal, woody chypre finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. It is mostly suggested for evening and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Pascal Morabito Or Noir and Balenciaga Michelle have a close profile.

Blanc

7.3

Paul & Joe · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Paul & Joe Blanc opens with almond and hawthorn and moves into a floral heart of freesia, rose and lily, a fresh, powdery scent aimed at women and suited to daytime; it has been discontinued. The top holds almond, hawthorn and angelica, while the heart of freesia, rose, sweet pea and lily gives it a floral frame. In the base, heliotrope, musk and milk turn the sweetness soft, creamy and gourmand. The overall impression is fresh, powdery and lightly woody. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Around half of voters read it as feminine. Aubade Le Parfum and Jacques Zolty Fleur de Lune have a close profile.

Chypre (2020)

7.1

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Voodoo Lily

7.1

Heretic · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Heretic Voodoo Lily is a unisex scent that darkens a floral heart with spice, resin and smoky woods. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it doesn't project loudly, but it stays on the skin through the day. Voters place it evenly between daytime and evening wear, with leisure and night out following behind. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with juniper, cedar, coriander, geranium, black pepper and frankincense, which give a dry, spicy, lightly resinous start. At the heart, lily, Moroccan rose and blackcurrant add a soft floral and fruity note. The base of styrax, patchouli, oud and sandalwood settles into an earthy, smoky, oriental ground. Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady and Mancera Sand Aoud have a close profile.

Romance for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Romance for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and the office. It opens with blackcurrant, orange and lavender up front, while mandarin orange and ginger keep it bright. In the heart, rose, saffron and cardamom add a soft floral and spicy note. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss settle into a woody, powdery base; overall it reads green, lightly sweet and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, but noticeable. After spring and summer comes fall, while winter trails well behind. It is a men's fragrance, and Penhaligon's Zizonia and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia have a similar profile.

Lola at Coat Check

8.3

Discothèque · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Discothèque Lola at Coat Check is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh, settles into a sweet, creamy heart and rests on a woody base. Grapefruit, cardamom and pink pepper open with brightness and a little spice. In the heart, caramel and white chocolate add a soft, creamy sweetness, while iris, jasmine and lily bring a powdery, floral touch. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber give it a warm, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It reads equally natural on masculine or feminine skin. Lattafa Antique and Jul et Mad Fugit Amor have a close profile.

Camélia Éclatant / Radiant Camellia (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Durance en Provence · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Durance en Provence Camélia Éclatant / Radiant Camellia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral, made for women and softened by a light sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings. Camellia, jasmine, tuberose and lily form the floral core, with pear blossom and violet softening it. Musk, benzoin and vanilla give it a creamy, powdery, faintly sweet base. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish.

Bath & Body Classic

7.4

Marbert · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Marbert Bath & Body Classic is a fresh, floral women's perfume whose sweetness is balanced by a powdery, woody base. It opens with pineapple, orange and hyacinth, a bright and fruity start. The heart of lily, carnation and rose brings out the floral side, with a spicy touch. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla give it a warm, woody, oriental and chypre feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure and daily wear lead, with business and evening also getting votes. Yves Rocher Cléa and Dior Dune have a close profile.

Musk

7.2

Strenesse · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strenesse Musk is a sweet, fruity floral for women, best suited to leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with peach, blackcurrant and strawberry, a fresh and juicy start. Rose, orange blossom and lily form the floral heart, while caramel pushes the sweetness towards gourmand. The base of musk, cedarwood and vanilla leaves it powdery, creamy and softly woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, followed by the office, with evening and night out further behind. Spirit of White Vanilla and Lattafa Yara Elixir have a close profile.

Tallulahs Camellia

7.5

Shay & Blue · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Tallulahs Camellia is a fresh, green and creamy floral with a light sweetness and a woody base, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bluebell, green and airy. In the heart, gardenia and lily form a creamy floral core, while blond woods and white tea in the base soften it and settle it onto a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daytime and office wear leading. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Alkemia Midnight Garden and Furla Irresistibile have a close profile.

Heritage Blend

9.0

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Heritage Blend is a unisex scent where oud and Taif rose meet a bouquet of florals, leaning woody and spicy and suiting evenings and cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it works best for evenings and nights out, though some wear it to the office. It reads equally well on men and women. The top notes of mimosa, iris and hyacinth open fresh and floral. In the heart, rose, jasmine, lily and ylang-ylang deepen the flowers. Oud and Taif rose anchor the base, giving the scent a resinous, smoky, earthy edge.

V.I.P. Bijan Women

6.9

Bijan · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bijan V.I.P. Bijan Women is a women's perfume that sets a fresh, floral character over a sweet, fruity and powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, with some room for nights out as well. Plum, blackcurrant and mandarin orange open on a fruity, fresh note. In the heart, jasmine, tiaré and lily bring a soft floral feel. Vanilla, black amber and musk in the base sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth.

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouly

8.2

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouly is a sweet, earthy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Chocolate, vanilla and amber build a sweet, gourmand base, while patchouli and copaiba balsam add an earthy, resinous depth. Cardamom and pink pepper bring a spicy warmth, and lemon and bergamot lighten the sweetness with a citrusy lift. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly unisex.

Dreaming

6.0

Tommy Hilfiger · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a light, sweet character suited to daily and leisure wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while winter barely features. It opens with peach, blackcurrant and pink pepper, a fruity freshness with a touch of spice. The heart turns floral with freesia and tuberose beside the peach, and the base of lily, sandalwood, musk and amber closes it in a soft, lightly woody sweetness. Hugo Boss Essence de Femme and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Annam

8.1

Tan Giudicelli · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tan Giudicelli Annam is a fresh, creamy floral built on rice, milk and tuberose, made for women and now discontinued. In Annam, rice and milk lay down a soft, creamy base, while tuberose and lily add a floral brightness on top. Musk and woody notes turn it powdery with a faint oriental warmth, and the sweetness stays in the background without weighing down the fresh feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening settings also get votes. It reads as a feminine perfume.

Miss Arpels

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels is a fresh, green, floral women's fragrance, opening with lemon and settling into a powdery, woody base that suits everyday wear. It opens with lemon, basil and green notes, softened by the sweet fruitiness of peach and melon. The heart is led by lily, jasmine and magnolia, with freesia and peony keeping the florals light. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk add sweetness and a powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night-out use further behind. It reads as feminine. It has been discontinued. Nikos Sculpture and Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 have a close profile.

Onyx (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Al-Jazeera

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al-Jazeera Onyx Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, Bulgarian rose and oud. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and oud lay a woody base, while Bulgarian rose and lily add a soft floral side. Vanilla and walnut pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and ambergris keeps the oriental character warm. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, with the large majority of voters scoring both highly. Rich and spicy, it suits men and women alike. Arabian Oud Resala and Creed Vanisia have a close profile.