The Perfume Library

Krizia · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Moods by Krizia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women that pairs a bergamot and lemon opening with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall; it leans towards evening and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and lemon, while green notes keep it fresh. The heart is a floral blend of rose, jasmine, orchid and cyclamen, with orris root and lily of the valley adding a powdery softness. Musk and cedar leave a woody, faintly animal base.

Escada (2005)

Escada · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada (2005) by Escada is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor fades away quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches alongside. Melon, bergamot and nectarine open it up. In the heart, peony, jasmine and freesia build a floral core, and the base turns powdery and woody, softened by sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2011

Viktor & Rolf · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2011 is a fresh, sweet floral for women that most voters pick for spring and summer; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot, a citrus freshness with a light spice. The heart brings lily of the valley and rose together with raspberry, red berries and almond, so the floral side is softened by a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Amber, patchouli and cashmere wood close it with a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. It leans towards business, daily and leisure wear, with evenings and nights less common. It mostly reads as feminine. La Perla J'Aime and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou have a close profile.

Mischief (Parfum)

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Mischief is a discontinued unisex perfume that most voters place in spring and summer, with a fresh citrus-floral character and a green chypre feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, yet it also works for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon open it fresh and bright. In the heart, hyacinth, Grasse jasmine, peach and May rose add a soft floral-fruity touch. Vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss in the base leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

Confessions of a Garden Gnome

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Confessions of a Garden Gnome is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, yuzu, coriander and Sicilian bergamot, which give it a spicy, bright start. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, violet leaf and mango stays floral, green and lightly fruity. The base of ambergris, Virginia cedar, birch, white musk and amber leaves a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. On character, feminine gets the most votes, with masculine a clear second. L'Atelier Parfum Rose Coup de Foudre and MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.03 - The Botanist have a close profile.

Bergamot (Eau de Parfum)

Malin + Goetz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Malin + Goetz Bergamot Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus scent built on bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, with green and spicy touches; it is unisex and leans towards summer and spring. The top is all citrus: bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, lime and mandarin orange, with bell pepper adding a green edge. In the heart, spearmint, cardamom and ginger keep it spicy and crisp. Musk, sandalwood and cedar leave a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Clean Citron Fig have a close profile.

Poudre

Maison des Rêves · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison des Rêves Poudre is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, powdery warmth over a fresh, floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear, evenings, leisure and the office all draw similar support. Though it is unisex, voters mostly read it as feminine. The top opens with bergamot and orange, while rosewood adds a soft woody edge. Jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral heart. In the base, powdery notes, tonka bean and ambergris take over, and the scent turns sweeter, with a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Carven Homme

8.0

Carven · 1999

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Carven Homme is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that settles best into the cooler months of fall and winter; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, clary sage, ginger and lavender, fresh yet herbal. In the heart, cinnamon brings spice while geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. The base turns sweet with vanilla and tonka bean, and patchouli and cedar lay down a woody, earthy floor; the overall feel is powdery and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Leisure, evening, daily wear and work get similar shares of votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Nemo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Farouche (Parfum)

8.0

Nina Ricci · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nina Ricci Farouche (Parfum) opens with aldehydes, bergamot and galbanum and settles on oakmoss and vetiver: a green floral chypre for women that has been discontinued. The top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and galbanum give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, iris and lily meet carnation and cardamom, which add a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss leaves it woody and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (2003) and Mülhens Janine D. (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Myrica Muse

Miller Harris · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miller Harris Myrica Muse is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. Many read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. Strawberry and tangerine open with pink pepper, while sweetgale keeps things fresh. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral frame, with rum and patchouli adding depth to the sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Boadicea the Victorious Empire and Histoires de Parfums 1804 have a close profile.

L'Empreinte - La Chimère

Le Père Pelletier

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Le Père Pelletier L'Empreinte - La Chimère is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that sets jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley over amber and musk; it has been discontinued. The florals lead: jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley give it a clean, fresh floral character. Amber and musk settle this onto a creamy, powdery base, while the synthetic accord adds a smooth, slightly abstract edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most also read it as feminine. Betty Barclay Pure Style and Andrea Maack Ceramic have a close profile.

Red Line (Eau de Toilette)

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Red Line Eau de Toilette is built around bergamot, pineapple and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, lightly woody scent made for men. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they link it to leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon, pineapple and apple, which read fruity and bright. Lily of the valley, ozonic notes and aniseed sit in the heart, and patchouli, musk and cedarwood settle into a sweetish, woody base. Aquatic and spicy touches show in the accords.

Kanat

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Angela Ciampagna Kanat is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity body against an aquatic coolness and a vanilla sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it across all seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, followed by work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with saffron, peach, apricot and bergamot, bright, fruity and a little spicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, magnolia and salt bring a soft floral, aquatic feel. Vanilla, musk and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody ground. Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Wild Orchid have a close profile.

Mashumaro マシュマロ

Unique'e Luxury · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Unique'e Luxury Mashumaro マシュマロ is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around milk, marshmallow, vanilla and caramel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, with most voters scoring both high. The dense gourmand sweetness suits cooler weather more easily, though there is no season or occasion vote to confirm it. It reads as unisex, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The top opens with soft, sugary milk and marshmallow. In the heart, vanilla, caramel and praliné deepen the sweetness, while frankincense and cashmere wood add a spicy, faintly smoky backdrop. The base of Turkish rose, white musk and lily of the valley softens it. Borntostandout Dirty Milk and New Notes Caramelo Vanilla have a close profile.

Mohra Silky Rose

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Mohra Silky Rose is a fresh, powdery floral that leans towards spring and everyday wear, with a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick it for spring, with autumn and summer following. It is mostly worn for daily and leisure use, though office and evening also get votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with lychee, rose and pink pepper, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, rose, musk and lily of the valley soften the floral side. The base brings vanilla sweetness and a creamy feel, balanced by patchouli and musk.

Bayres Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

La Martina · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Bayres Hombre Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens with fresh citrus and green notes and settles into a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and rhubarb, while coriander and pink pepper add a spicy edge. The heart brings a soft, green-floral touch through geranium and jasmine. In the base, oakmoss, teakwood, vetiver and leather lead, with tonka bean and caramel sweetening the woody ground a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it masculine; it leans towards fall, then spring, and suits daily wear and the office best. Halston Halston Z-14 (Cologne) and Ulrich Lang Nightscape have a close profile.

Sampaquita (Eau de Parfum)

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, bergamot, grass and magnolia: a fruity freshness balanced by a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, lily of the valley, water lily, freesia and rose take over, and the scent turns floral and powdery. Vetiver, ambrette seed, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It mostly reads as feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la Rose (Eau de Parfum) and Keiko Mecheri Les Nuits d'Izu have a close profile.

Celui

Elevate · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elevate Celui is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent led by passion fruit, pear and peach. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Leisure, evening and night out are the occasions voters pick most, with daily wear and sport getting a share too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top also holds raspberry, blackcurrant and sand, so the fruit opens with a citrusy freshness. Lily of the valley gives the heart a floral turn. In the base, heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk soften the scent and sweeten it. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme

Moncler · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme opens with pear, violet leaf and grapefruit and moves into a floral heart, a fresh, powdery scent for women. The pear and grapefruit in the top give a fruity brightness, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of freesia, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and peony turns floral and softly powdery. Australian sandalwood, amber and Texas cedar settle underneath as a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Talbot Runhof Purple Cotton and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wild Orange

Fragrance Du Bois · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a sweet, floral and creamy softness. It opens with lemon, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange forming a bright citrus burst. In the heart, orange blossom and lily of the valley turn the fruity freshness floral, while cypress adds a light green touch. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood gives it a woody footing, and patchouli deepens it slightly. Most voters recommend spring and summer; leisure and daily wear lead, with office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though some call it masculine.

Rose Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

Molton Brown · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Rose Dunes Eau de Parfum is a leathery, oriental floral that sweetens rose with raspberry and spice; it is described as unisex and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens bright and lightly spiced with bergamot, violet leaf, saffron and ginger. In the heart, rose, raspberry and magnolia come forward, while geranium and lily of the valley soften the sweet floral texture. The base of vetiver, leather, oud and sandalwood gives it a warm, leathery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes last. Nights out and evenings lead, with leisure wear also common. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Incandessence (Eau de Parfum)

Avon · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Incandessence Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's scent that suits relaxed daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor fleeting. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards everyday wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Bergamot, white peach and lily of the valley open it fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, rose, mimosa and royal lily add a soft, powdery floral note. Teakwood, musk and clove leave a woody, slightly sweet base.

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