The Perfume Library

Iceberg Universe Femme

8.2

Iceberg · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Iceberg Universe Femme is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a floral, powdery and sweet body; it has been discontinued. The top is galbanum, honeysuckle and peach, a green freshness softened by fruit. In the heart, rose, orris root and lily build a floral, powdery core. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and musk leaves a woody, resinous and sweet warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than leaving a heavy trail. It reads as a women's fragrance. Cartier So Pretty (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Senso (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Esplendor

8.2

Granado · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Granado Esplendor is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens on lily, peony and freesia and sweetens towards vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes these readings only a tendency. It is soft and enveloping, written for men and women alike. The top of lily, peony and freesia gives a clean, floral start. In the heart, rose, benzoin and lily of the valley bring a resinous warmth to the flowers. The base of vanilla, cashmeran and amber settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish, with a spicy note running quietly behind. Aubade Le Parfum and Thameen Peregrina have a close profile.

Krinos

7.7

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Angelos Créations Olfactives Krinos is a unisex perfume with a fresh, floral character, where fruity sweetness is balanced by an aquatic breeze. Krinos has good longevity and moderate sillage, though the small number of ratings means these values are only a rough guide. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with rhubarb, raspberry and Nepalese sichuan pepper, giving a sharp, lightly spicy first impression. The heart turns floral with blackcurrant, lily, jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and orange blossom. The base of sea breeze, sandalwood, amber and white musk dries down creamy and soft. Yves de Sistelle Magic Life and Afnan Perfumes Desert Rose have a close profile.

51 (2023) (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums 51 (2023) is a floral, sweet perfume for women, with a powdery, creamy texture and a gentle oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, while the other seasons draw similar shares; it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, a fresh start. The heart centres on May rose, tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine and raspberry. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, iris and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums 51 Essence de Parfum and The Dua Brand Dua Street 51 Femme.

Musk Noir

6.5

Clean · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clean Musk Noir is a unisex scent led by lily, violet and musk, softening into amber and vanilla as it settles. In the top, lily and violet bring a gentle floral touch, with musk laying a clean base beneath them. The heart adds sweetness through amber and vanilla, while Australian sandalwood and patchouli give the base a woody, lightly spicy depth. Fresh, aquatic and synthetic tones run through the accords, with animal and resinous touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a musky scent that stays close to the skin, regardless of gender. Miller Harris L'Air de Rien and Acampora Musc (Perfume Oil) have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Noir Absolu

6.2

Issey Miyake · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Noir Absolu is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which aquatic and green tones rest on a sweet, woody base. It has been discontinued. It begins with lotus and osmanthus, which give it a cool, watery feel. Jasmine and lily follow in the heart and bring out the floral side. In the base, amber and woody notes sweeten the scent and give it more weight. Longevity is rated good while sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Or Absolu and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Madly Kenzo! Kiss'n Fly

6.3

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Madly Kenzo! Kiss'n Fly is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, fruity opening of grapefruit, lychee and pear into a floral heart and a soft base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a first impression. It stays light and close to the skin, suiting anyone who wants a fresh touch through the day. It opens with grapefruit, lychee and pear, bright and juicy. Lily, freesia and jasmine give the heart a floral softness, while cedar and musk settle it onto a calm base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. The perfumer is Aurélien Guichard. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Feels Like Summer Women 2020 and Salvador Dali Dalistyle.

Acqua di Orta

7.3

Aimée de Mars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aimée de Mars Acqua di Orta is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and lightly spicy touches, unisex in profile and close to everyday wear. It opens with cardamom, osmanthus and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of tea, lily, rose and violet. White musk and oakmoss settle underneath, keeping it creamy and green. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daytime wear, and they read it as sitting between masculine and feminine. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I and Zara Majestic Silver have a close profile.

Selene

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Selene is a fresh, resinous unisex scent in which copal resin, white lotus and iris meet the brightness of juniper berry and lemon. Selene's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It reads as unisex, and since the number of ratings is small, these figures are only a rough guide. Lemon and juniper berry give the citrus, fresh side, lightly spiced by pink pepper. Pine resin and black spruce add a green, resinous tone, while Indian sandalwood lays down a woody base. Iris and white lotus bring a soft, floral, powdery touch.

Calyx Sheer Exhiliration

7.3

Prescriptives · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prescriptives Calyx Sheer Exhiliration is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance, with green and fruity touches that keep the impression light and lively. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that only a rough guide. It is presented as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, guava, mango and grapefruit, with papaya rounding out the fruit. Rose, lily, neroli and jasmine form a floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody, green base. Calvin Klein CK One and The Body Shop Beleaf have a close profile.

Dawn I

7.0

Arrogant Cat · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arrogant Cat Dawn I is a floral, gourmand fragrance for women that pairs fresh citrus with the soft sweetness of milk and vanilla. It opens with orange and macadamia, a fresh, citrusy start. The heart brings lily, plum and milk: the floral side is softened by a fruity sweetness, and the milk adds a powdery, creamy feel. In the base, vanilla keeps the gourmand mood going while cedar gives it a woody, slightly spicy balance. Arrogant Cat Dusk I and Rituals No. 09 Vanilla Drops & Sweet Orange have a close profile.

Elite I

8.1

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Elite I is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets bright citrus against soft white flowers. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with mandarin orange and lemon, lively and clean. At the heart, tuberose, gardenia and lily form a floral body while marine notes add an aquatic touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk sweetens the scent and settles it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Carla Fracci (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Carla Fracci · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Carla Fracci Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on tuberose, ylang-ylang and passion fruit; it has been discontinued. The opening sets a heavy floral tone with tuberose and ylang-ylang, while passion fruit adds a fruity lift. The heart keeps the bouquet going with lily, jasmine and freesia, with a green edge alongside. In the base, vanilla, vanilla blossom, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into something sweet, creamy and lightly woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. It reads as a feminine perfume, and its profile is close to The Fragrance Amethyst Soul and House of Puente Vespertine.

Chymara

6.8

The Body Shop · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Body Shop Chymara is a floral, sweet women's fragrance from 2004 that opens on pineapple, berries and mandarin orange, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. It reads as a feminine scent. The top notes of pineapple, berries and mandarin orange give a fruity, bright start. In the heart, lily of the valley, lily and rose add a soft floral touch. At the base, musk, cedar, amber and praliné sweeten the dry-down; the gourmand and woody side takes over, with a synthetic edge alongside. Vera Wang Be Jeweled Rouge and Viktor & Rolf Bonbon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Barrad

7.9

Hind Al Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hind Al Oud Barrad is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with bergamot, lavender and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, lavender, lemon and pineapple, so citrus and fruit come first. Lily and rose form the heart, and musk, sandalwood and ambergris sit in the base. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate, with a woody, resinous warmth behind them. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted, so treat that with some caution. The fresh character suits warm weather, while the woody, ambergris base lets it carry into cooler days too. It reads as unisex. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.

Scent Bar 111

7.3

Scent Bar · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Scent Bar 111 pairs violet, lily and iris with the brightness of bergamot and Sicilian orange, giving a sweet, powdery unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a fair while without filling the room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its soft character suits both men and women. It opens with bright bergamot and Sicilian orange, while vanilla and berries add sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily, iris and rose give it a floral, powdery face. White musk, patchouli and opoponax settle underneath into a soft, warm base.

Seven Colours

6.9

Gypsy Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gypsy Perfume Seven Colours is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the brightness of orange, bergamot and lemon against a floral heart of rose, jasmine and magnolia. It opens with orange, bergamot, lemon and red currant, a bright and fruity freshness. The heart brings rose, jasmine, magnolia, iris, lily and cyclamen together into a floral garden feel. In the base, tonka bean and amber sweeten it gently, while moss, patchouli and vetiver add a green depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. With its fresh, floral build it suits women and men alike and is easy to wear through the day. Prescriptives Calyx and Cacharel Amor Amor Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

A Life With You

6.0

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ecuación Natur(a)l A Life With You is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around Indonesian lime, mandarin orange and lavender. It opens with Indonesian lime, mandarin orange and spices, a bright citrus start. Lavender, woods and kumquat form the heart, and orange blossom, lily and an air accord close it with a soft, creamy floral finish. The overall feel stays fresh and green, with aquatic and fruity touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have rated it, so treat that as a tendency. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, a light scent for those who like fresh, airy profiles. The Harmonist Guiding Water and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dua Street 51 Femme

7.5

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Dua Street 51 Femme is a sweet, powdery floral led by tuberose, ylang-ylang and gardenia, made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. Voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening, night out and business also picked. It reads clearly feminine. The scent is fresh and floral: tuberose, ylang-ylang, gardenia and Grasse jasmine form a creamy white-flower bouquet. Raspberry and bergamot add a fruity brightness, vanilla and benzoin deepen the sweetness, and cinnamon and clove bring a touch of spice. Sandalwood and cashmere wood soften it all with a gentle woodiness. Roja Parfums 51 Essence de Parfum and Roja Parfums Elixir have a close profile.

Cochabamba

6.5

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Harry Lehmann Cochabamba is a fresh, floral women's perfume, lightened by citrus, green and fruity touches and best suited to spring and summer days. Aquatic notes, lotus, freesia, peony, lily and cyclamen sit together, while osmanthus and carnation add a sweet, slightly spicy edge to the floral core. Amber, musk and woody notes support them softly, and the sweetness rounds out the fresh feel without weighing it down. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards office, leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without leaving a heavy trail. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though modern and classic votes appear too.

Alla Corte del Re - Rosa Incantevole III: Rose Iris

5.1

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Alla Corte del Re - Rosa Incantevole III: Rose Iris is a women's perfume that sets a powdery, sweet rose and iris character over a fresh, floral base. Its longevity is rated as good, while voters have not yet settled on its sillage, seasons or occasions. It reads as feminine. As a whole, the scent is built around Turkish rose, iris, jasmine and lily. Sandalwood and rosewood lay a woody ground, and vanilla with benzoin adds a soft, gourmand sweetness. A fresh, citrusy lift keeps the florals from feeling heavy. Rasasi Shaghaf pour Femme and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Life for Her by Kenzo Takada (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Avon · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Avon Life for Her by Kenzo Takada Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet scent, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays with you through the day without filling the room, and is noticed mostly at close range. The number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough impression. The notes are iris, violet and lily, with no top, heart or base split, so it reads as a single bouquet of flowers. Fresh and floral accords lead, while a fruity, sweet softness and a creamy texture follow. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Jo Malone Iris & White Musk have a close profile.

Arsenal Women

7.1

Gilles Cantuel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gilles Cantuel Arsenal Women is a sweet, gourmand-leaning women's fragrance that moves from a fresh fruity opening of melon, lychee and freesia into a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The top is fresh and fruity with melon, lychee and freesia. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, orange blossom, heliotrope and magnolia. In the base, vanilla, caramel and peach sweeten things, while sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and evenings, though daytime and business wear are also named. It is made for women. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Vision III share a close profile.

Shaft of Light / 光芒 / Kōbō (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

J-Scent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Shaft of Light / 光芒 / Kōbō Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets bright citrus against creamy white flowers. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, softened by orange blossom. The heart gathers magnolia, gardenia, jasmine and rose into a floral bouquet. The base of musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla turns sweet and creamy, while patchouli and oakmoss add a chypre edge. Green and fruity touches run through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants something fresh and floral. Ô Féminin and Xanadu have a close profile.