The Perfume Library

Absolu

8.0

Rochas · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Absolu is a sweet, floral and powdery oriental for women, warmed by spice, resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and fig leaf open with a fruity note. In the heart, pepper, orange blossom, lily and rose form a floral core, with the pepper adding a spicy edge. The base of tolu balm, cedar, labdanum and benzoin pulls it toward resinous, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Fendi Theorema (Eau de Parfum) and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Very Good Girl Glam

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam opens with black cherry and bitter almond and sweetens towards bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and it reads feminine and modern. Black cherry and bitter almond lead at the top. In the heart, rose water and lily add a soft floral note. At the base, bourbon vanilla and vetiver settle the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia have a close profile.

Libre Flowers & Flames

7.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Flowers & Flames is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a sweet, creamy side. Tuberose, lily, palm blossom and Moroccan orange blossom absolute make up the floral core, while Bourbon vanilla sweetens it and adds a creamy softness. True lavender keeps it fresh, and the spicy accord stops the sweetness from turning heavy. The notes don't unfold in stages; it reads as one whole bouquet from start to finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, though it is worn in all four seasons, and daytime, evening and leisure wear are voted almost evenly. Just over half of voters call it feminine, and some also describe it as modern.

Iris (2014)

8.1

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Iris is a fresh, green floral: bright citrus softened by a powdery, creamy iris, and it reads as a feminine perfume. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is picked less often for evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Lemon and bergamot open bright and citrusy, while ambrette seed and green mimosa add a green lightness. In the heart, iris, lily and rose build a floral body, with galbanum keeping the green note going. The base of musk, amber and Atlas cedar finishes it woody and creamy. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche have a close profile.

Careful Hot

7.5

P1 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

P1 Careful Hot is a gourmand perfume for women that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still reaching those nearby. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens with clementine, nectarine and almond milk, a fruity sweetness softened by milk. In the heart, lily, stephanotis and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base of milk, white musk and patchouli settles into something creamy and warm.

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

7.3

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the sweet florals of lily and ylang-ylang, a fresh scent aimed at women that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine, though it also gets votes for business and evening. It opens with palm leaf, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tropical fruits and lily add a soft floral and fruity sweetness. The base of tuberose, vanilla and white musk sweetens it further and settles into a powdery warmth. Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 and L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vanille Galante

6.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Vanille Galante is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Fresh, floral and green accords set its character, with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness over them. Vanilla, lily and ylang-ylang come forward, spices and green notes keep the sweetness in check, and sandalwood gives a woody base. Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin and Keiko Mecheri Paname have a close profile.

Lys 41 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Le Labo · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Lys 41 Eau de Parfum is a creamy, floral scent led by jasmine, tuberose absolute and lily, made for both men and women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It reads as one whole floral. Jasmine, tiaré, tuberose absolute and lily form a soft, powdery bouquet, while Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten it and give it a creamy base. Woods add a green, woody backbone beneath the flowers. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Nearly half of voters see it as feminine. Sparkling White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette) and Woods of Windsor True Rose have a close profile.

Péché Cardinal

7.6

Parfums MDCI · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Péché Cardinal is a fresh, fruity floral with a sweet, creamy, gourmand side, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter comes last. It sits closer to leisure and evening wear, though it also works for daily and office use. More than half of voters call it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, peach and coconut for a sweet fruity start, with davana giving the freshness a slightly green edge. In the heart, lily, tuberose and plum bring out the floral side. Cedar, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base.

Intense

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Intense is a sweet, gourmand-leaning floral for women, built on lily and rose with honey and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads as feminine, though some voters find it classic or modern. It opens with citrus notes and lily, then moves to rose, jasmine and honey in the heart. Patchouli and vanilla settle at the base. The accords are floral and fruity first, then sweet and gourmand, while spicy, woody and resinous touches give the sweetness an oriental warmth. Al Rehab Balkis and Boadicea the Victorious Passionate have a close profile.

Cuté

7.2

La Rive · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Cuté is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, its fruity and sweet side kept light and balanced by a powdery, woody base. It opens with freesia, lychee and peony, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, lily, magnolia and rose deepen the floral character, and cedarwood and amber settle the dry-down into a warm, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters find it feminine. Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Silky Pink have a close profile.

Rose the One

6.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Daily wear, work and leisure come up most often, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, blackcurrant and pink grapefruit give it a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, rose, lychee, peony and lily build a floral core. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Sense Dubai 8 and Kenzo Flower Tag have a close profile.

Beautiful (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Estēe Lauder · 1985

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Estēe Lauder Beautiful Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral bouquet: powdery, lightly sweet, with a woody base, and made for women. Rose, mandarin orange and pot marigold lead, while tuberose and lily build the floral frame. Lily of the valley, jasmine and ylang-ylang sweeten the heart alongside orange blossom. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and amber add a warm, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it is worn for daytime, evening and leisure. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic.

51 (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums 51 Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, woody backdrop and a distinctly feminine character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though it also suits business and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart builds a white-floral bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, with raspberry adding a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Royal Incense / Samahram

8.0

Omanluxury · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Omanluxury Royal Incense / Samahram is a resinous, smoky and spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for office or daily wear. Most voters find it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, and lily and geranium add a floral touch in the heart. The base turns to Omani frankincense, leather, cedarwood and vetiver, with honey and amber adding sweetness and musk softening it. The result is sweet, woody and oriental.

Romance (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ralph Lauren · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern and others classic. It opens with lychee, rose, freesia and ginger, a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. Violet, lotus and lily then give it a floral, slightly powdery heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, woody base. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Vanilla Skin (Hair & Body Mist)

7.8

Phlur · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phlur Vanilla Skin is a sweet, gourmand hair and body mist that leans towards fall and winter days; it is presented as unisex. It opens with pink apple, pink pepper and sugar, then softens into lily, jasmine and cashmere wood at the heart. Sandalwood, oud, benzoin and vanilla take over the base, leaving a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla with a light spicy, woody edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, though it also works for evenings and nights out. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Byrokko Vanilla Delight and The Dua Brand Layers of Vanilla have a close profile.

Sensual Jil

7.3

Jil Sander · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jil Sander Sensual Jil is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, in the evening or for leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; most see it as feminine, though some find it modern. It opens with lavender, pink pepper and blackberry. The heart of lily, heliotrope and orange blossom is floral and powdery. Patchouli, amber and vanilla close it out with a woody, spicy, sweet warmth. Jil Sander Jil and Lulu Guinness Cast A Spell have a close profile.

CK All

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK All is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close, but it doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit blossom for a bright citrus start. In the heart, seawater and lily lead, while rhubarb and Paradisone® add a light fruity, floral touch. Vetiver, musk and amber soften it as it dries down. Carner Sal y Limón and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Splendor

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Splendor is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and apple brightness, while hyacinth, freesia and peony push it in a green, floral direction. Lily, jasmine, magnolia and rose form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and musk sweeten it into a woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Avon Tasha and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

La vierge de fer

7.4

Serge Lutens · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Velvet Whisper

6.9

House of Thêom · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Thêom Velvet Whisper is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, fruity and powdery sweetness, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. Mandarin orange, bergamot zest and rhubarb make the first moments bright and lively. In the heart, orange blossom, lily and peach soften the scent into a creamy sweetness. Vetiver, musk and amber lay a quiet base underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. Bugatti Fashion Bellissima and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

Le Feu d'Issey

8.3

Issey Miyake · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey is a floral, sweet fragrance with creamy, powdery and spicy shades, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, coriander and aniseed open the top, alongside coconut and mahogany. The heart brings lily, rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy sweetness of milk and caramel. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a woody, powdery warmth at the base.

Juicy Couture (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Juicy Couture · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum opens with watermelon, apple and passion fruit, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose and rose: a sweet, fresh scent for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters find it feminine. Water hyacinth and tagetes add a fresh edge to the fruit at the top. The heart brings tuberose, rose and lily for a full floral body. In the base, caramel and vanilla sweeten the scent while patchouli tempers the gourmand side a little. Powdery and synthetic touches run through the whole.