The Perfume Library

Michael / Michael Kors (2000) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Michael Kors · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Michael / Michael Kors (2000) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness that leave a clean, gentle impression. It opens with frankincense, freesia, tamarind and osmanthus. Blue iris, tuberose and white peony carry the floral heart. Vetiver, cashmere wood and musk dry it down onto a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and pick it for everything from daytime wear to evenings out. Most see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to David Beckham Intimately Women and Jimmy Choo Flash.

Byblos (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Byblos · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos by Byblos is a fresh, green fragrance for women that opens on fruity citrus notes of mandarin orange, pineapple and peach before moving into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is led by mandarin orange, pineapple, peach and grapefruit, with bergamot and blackcurrant adding a tart edge to the fruit. In the heart, gardenia, iris, rose and ylang-ylang form a rounded floral core, and musk, vetiver and pepper settle the base into a green, lightly spicy finish. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and mildly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and nights out the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Amours du Taj Mahal and Charles Jourdan Individuelle have a close profile.

Passage d'Enfer Extrême

8.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Extrême is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter but sits easily in spring too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and workdays alike. Opinion splits on whether it reads masculine or feminine, with both getting nearly equal votes. The scent is smoky, creamy and woody. Somalian frankincense and sandalwood give it a resinous, smoky depth, which Bourbon vanilla absolute softens and sweetens, while jasmine and lily keep the floral side in the background.

Flash

6.1

Jimmy Choo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jimmy Choo Flash pairs strawberry and pink pepper with a floral heart of lily, tuberose and jasmine, making a fresh, sweet scent for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Strawberry and pink pepper open fruity with a light spice. In the heart, lily, tuberose and jasmine build a floral core. White woods and heliotrope settle it onto a woody, powdery base, and the fresh, sweet, slightly synthetic feel carries through to the end.

Blue Grass (1989)

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass is a fresh, green floral for women, led by lavender, orange blossom and rose, and suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with lavender, orange blossom, rose and jasmine, while lily and geranium add a green freshness to the floral cluster. In the heart, vetiver, laurel and clove dry the scent down into something spicy and woody. Sandalwood, Virginia cedar and musk form the base. Chypre and powdery accords give it a classic frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Nina Ricci Farouche and Rabanne Calandre have a close profile.

Kobako (1982)

8.0

Bourjois

Floral · Green · Spicy

Bourjois Kobako is a discontinued women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, though leisure and daily use also draw votes. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. The accords are floral, green and spicy, backed by woody, powdery, resinous and animal tones. Jasmine, rose, magnolia and lily form the floral frame, while oakmoss, galbanum, cinnamon and civet give it a chypre feel. Vanilla and musk soften the whole. Prince Matchabelli Cachet and Jean Patou Sublime have a close profile.

Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, which mugwort, tagetes and juniper berry push in a green direction. In the heart, tarragon, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, amber, cedar and patchouli settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

L'Ivrée Bleue

7.5

Ormaie · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ormaie L'Ivrée Bleue is a floral, sweet unisex scent that sets cocoa, vanilla and patchouli beneath a heart of violet and iris. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens with lily, mandarin orange and rum, the mandarin adding freshness and the rum a slight warmth. The heart of violet and iris brings a soft, powdery floral note. In the dry-down, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and cocoa come forward, and the scent moves towards a gourmand, spicy, resinous sweetness. Dark Tales Baroque and Honoré Payan Automne have a close profile.

Fragonard / Fragonard de Fragonard (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard de Fragonard Eau de Toilette by Fragonard is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and galbanum open with a green, citrusy brightness. At the heart, honeysuckle, hyacinth, orange blossom, lily and jasmine form a floral bouquet. Musk, woods and amber soften the base, and the accords add fruity, sweet and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. MCM Blue Paradise and Oscar de la Renta Live in Love have a close profile.

18 La Lune

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana 18 La Lune pairs tuberose and lily with the warmth of sandalwood, musk and leather, a fresh, powdery floral made for women. The floral core is tuberose, lily and orris root, the last adding a soft, powdery touch. Sandalwood and musk fill in a woody, gentle base under it, while leather lends a leathery edge. The accords also include green and fruity sides, so the whole reads fresh, sweet and slightly spicy. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Lys Carmin

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs lily with the floral softness of ylang-ylang and the sweetness of vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and lily, the spice adding a bright edge to the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang softens the floral note, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind, and office, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Vanille Galante and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia have a close profile.

Green Tea Lotus

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lotus is a fresh, green and lightly aquatic floral with a feminine character, suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Plum, yuzu and cherry blossom open with a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, lily, osmanthus, tea and lotus bring out the green floral side, and musk and birch in the base leave it soft and clean. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Camellia and Biotherm Eau Pure have a close profile.

Royal Desire

5.6

Christina Aguilera · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Christina Aguilera Royal Desire opens with blackcurrant, yuzu and marshmallow, a sweet, fruity women's scent that softens into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly soon. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. About half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The opening pairs the tart freshness of blackcurrant and yuzu with the gourmand sweetness of marshmallow. In the heart, honeysuckle, lily, iris and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a calm, woody floor.

Red Fever

9.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Red Fever is a unisex scent that opens fresh, then settles into a fruity, floral and creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, then leisure time, and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters call it modern, with masculine and feminine votes close together. It opens with bergamot and pear. In the heart, peach, plum and raspberry carry the fruit while lily adds a soft floral note. In the base, vanilla, almond, amber and oakmoss ground it in a sweet, creamy warmth, with rose absolute and ambergris sitting quietly behind.

Calyx (Exhilarating Fragrance)

7.5

Prescriptives · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prescriptives Calyx (Exhilarating Fragrance) is a fresh, green and fruity floral, a light women's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Creed Spring Flower and Floris Fleur have a close profile. Spearmint, bergamot, peach and apricot give a cool, juicy opening. In the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and melon soften the floral side. At the base, musk, cedar and moss dry down calm and clean.

Joop! Thrill Woman

5.6

Joop! · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Joop! Thrill Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with lily and peach, pairing floral freshness with a soft fruit sweetness. Mimosa and iris carry the floral line through the heart. Sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean settle the base into a warm, woody sweetness, with a synthetic note running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voting for the office. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Montale Diamond Flowers and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto have a close profile.

Un lys

7.6

Serge Lutens · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Un lys is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around lily, vanilla and musk. The green, powdery side of the lily sits at the centre. Vanilla pulls it towards something creamy and sweet, while musk leaves a faintly animal warmth underneath. A touch of spice keeps the freshness from turning flat. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and lean towards evenings and nights out, then leisure time. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Rogue Jasmin Antique and Jo Malone Iris & White Musk have a close profile.

Eau de Lancaster

7.7

Lancaster

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancaster Eau de Lancaster is a fresh, floral chypre for women that pairs mandarin orange, bergamot and coriander with a heart of lily and jasmine, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and work, and it sits further back for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine or classic. It opens bright with citrus, coriander and basil, and lavender adds a green, herbal edge. The heart turns floral and soft with lily, jasmine, peach and rosewood. The base settles into vanilla and amber for sweetness and warmth, while oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery chypre backdrop. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Pacific Collection - Alameda

8.0

Robert Piguet · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Robert Piguet Pacific Collection - Alameda is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, iris and lily form a floral backbone, with bergamot adding a light brightness. Amber, patchouli and castoreum pull it towards a sweet, resinous, woody and slightly animal warmth, with a powdery, gourmand softness alongside. Its profile is close to Bath & Body Works Sensual Amber and Dior Midnight Poison.

L'Être Aimé Femme

7.3

Divine · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Divine L'Être Aimé Femme is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, nectarine and neroli water and softens into vanilla and amber. The top is light and fruity, with bergamot, nectarine and neroli water. In the heart, lily, rose absolute and jasmine carry the floral side, while immortelle absolute adds a spicy, resinous depth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber turns sweeter, leaving a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Musc et Freesia

7.2

E. Coudray · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

E. Coudray Musc et Freesia is a fresh, powdery bouquet of freesia, peony and lily, a feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most common settings. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with aldehydes and raspberry leaf, which give it a bright, fruity freshness. The heart of cyclamen, peony, lily and freesia forms a rounded floral. In the base, white leather, musk and teakwood carry the sweet, powdery feel into a soft woodiness. Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum and Burberry London for Women have a close profile.

Stella (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Tocca · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Stella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet and woody softness and a clearly feminine character. It opens with blood orange, bitter orange and aquatic notes for a bright start. Lily, white freesia and moth orchid bring the floral heart forward. Sandalwood and musk settle it into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings and office wear not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Cinnabar (2015)

7.2

Estēe Lauder · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (2015) is a sweet, spicy floral oriental that opens with orange blossom, jasmine and tangerine and settles on patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood; it is made for women and suits cooler-weather evenings. The top notes of orange blossom, jasmine and tangerine give it a bright floral start. The heart holds lily, lily of the valley and clove, and the clove adds spice to the sweetness. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood give it a woody, resinous, slightly smoky footing. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Feminine and classic lead the character votes. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady and Yves Saint Laurent Belle d'Opium.

Night Scented Stock

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock is a sweet, powdery floral with a spicy, woody base and a soft, creamy feel, and it reads as a feminine scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening, leisure and daily wear are chosen in nearly equal measure. Most call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon and clove for a spicy warmth. The heart gathers violet, lily, ylang-ylang, jasmine and heliotrope into a powdery floral bouquet. In the dry-down, sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and settle it into a creamy warmth.