The Perfume Library

Amank'ay

7.3

Altaia · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Altaia Amank'ay is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent built around lotus, sandalwood and Nashi pear. Lotus and Nashi pear give the scent a juicy, fruity freshness. Sandalwood sets it on a woody, powdery base, and ambrette seed adds a soft warmth. Pink pepper and Helvetolide® stay in the background, finishing it with a light, synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Gucci Envy Me and Givenchy Play for Her (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

VV Platinum

6.2

Roberto Verino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Verino VV Platinum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance opening with lime, green tea and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green tea lead, followed by pepper, lotus, violet and quince in the heart. Amber, coriander and tiaré form the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and floral, with a fruity side and a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays soft and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Sport have a close profile.

Aura

6.5

Dedcool · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dedcool Aura is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with aquatic and fruity touches, settling into a gentle sweetness. Lotus, jasmine and rose form the floral core, while pear and lemon add a bright, fruity freshness. Marine notes give the scent its aquatic air, and caramel and vanilla keep the sweetness soft. Cedar, patchouli and musk stay in the background beneath this light structure. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the rating is only a rough guide. It reads as a light scent that men and women can wear alike.

Guido Maria Kretschmer for Women

6.2

LR · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LR Guido Maria Kretschmer for Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance, sweet and creamy with a slight oriental touch, that sits close to everyday wear. It opens with pear, bergamot, plum and mandarin orange, a fresh, juicy fruit start. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, lotus, jasmine and rose. In the base, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber soften the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that loosely. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and business wear, while evening and night out come lower. It reads as a women's fragrance. Annayake Mood for Tattoo Woman and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

In the Mood for Love Tender

6.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love Tender is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, business and leisure leading and evening a small share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a guide rather than a verdict. It opens with tangerine, aldehydes and berries, a bright, lightly fruity start. Rose, lotus and jasmine give the heart a soft floral body, while the aquatic and synthetic accords keep it cool. In the base, benzoin, musk and cypress sweeten it slightly and finish with a grounded warmth.

Cianuro

7.4

V Canto · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

V Canto Cianuro is a unisex fruity floral that sets the bright freshness of mango, pineapple and passion fruit against the soft warmth of damask rose and sandalwood. It opens fresh and sweet with mango, pineapple, passion fruit, papaya and neroli. The heart turns softly floral with damask rose, lotus, lily of the valley and narcissus. The base settles into a woody, creamy ground of Tuscan leather, sandalwood, cashmere, oakmoss and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen least. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can go into the evening too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Xerjoff Goetheplatz and Zara Solar Mango have a close profile.

Nilang (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Lalique · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Nilang pairs water lily, narcissus and jasmine with the sweetness of vanilla and praliné, a fresh, gourmand scent for women that has been discontinued. It opens with water lily, narcissus, jasmine and freesia, a fresh floral start. Blueberry and lotus add a soft, fruity touch in the heart. Musk, vanilla, amber, praliné and sandalwood then settle it into a sweet, powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Made for women, Nilang suits those who like a sweet, floral character. Lalique Nilang (2011) Eau de Parfum and Molinard Tendre Friandise have a close profile.

Dalistyle

6.2

Salvador Dali · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Dalistyle is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that links orange, pear and mandarin to a floral heart of peach blossom and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits light on skin and fades fairly soon. Only a small number of voters weigh in, so the picture is tentative. The perfumer is Evelyne Boulanger. It opens with citrus and pear, while blackcurrant and lotus add an aquatic coolness. In the heart, peach blossom, gardenia and freesia bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, cedar, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, lightly woody finish. Kenzo Madly Kenzo! Kiss'n Fly and Mexx Simply for Her have a close profile.

Romantica Exotica

7.1

Anna Sui · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Romantica Exotica is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with grapefruit, lemon and blackcurrant. At the heart, bitter orange blossom, jasmine and lotus add a soft floral layer. The base of cottonwood, sandalwood and gardenia sweetens it and calms it down. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with some choosing it for the office. It reads feminine. El Ganso Ciao Bella! and La Rive Have Fun have a close profile.

Passion Dance (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Avon · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Avon Passion Dance Eau de Toilette is a sweet feminine scent that rests a floral heart of rose, jasmine and lotus on a warm base of amber and patchouli. The notes are not split into layers and read as one whole: the florals come from rose, jasmine, narcissus and lotus, while grapefruit and melon add a fruity freshness. Amber and patchouli pull the sweetness in a warm, woody direction, and moss gives it a chypre edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evening and night out, with daily wear and the office further behind. Its value for money is rated very high. Omanluxury Paramour and Celine Magic (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Lotus

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Lotus is a fresh, watery floral built on lotus, jasmine and hyacinth over white musk; it has been discontinued. Lotus and hyacinth give it a cool, green floral feel, jasmine softens the edges, and white musk gathers everything on a clean, lightly sweet base. Citrus and aquatic accents push the freshness forward, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by leisure and the office. It is a feminine perfume. Sangado Hyacinth and Banana Republic Alabaster have a close profile.

Subtil pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, cardamom and mandarin orange and softens into rose, violet and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, with voters describing a scent that stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. The top notes of ginger, cardamom and mandarin give a fresh, citrusy and spicy start, while lotus adds an aquatic touch. In the heart, coriander, violet and rose bring a gentle floral softness. Patchouli, amber and musk settle underneath as an earthy, woody, lightly sweet base, with a synthetic edge running through the accords.

Magnetic Woman

5.1

Mexx · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mexx Magnetic Woman is a fresh, fruity and aquatic women's fragrance, built around pink pepper, red apple and watermelon. It opens with the light bite of pink pepper meeting fruit: red apple and watermelon add coolness, while violet leaf and medlar keep the picture soft and slightly green. In the heart, lotus, lily of the valley and peony bring a floral touch. The base of iris, sandalwood and musk settles the scent into a calm, mildly sweet and powdery footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and never feels heavy. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with office use as another common choice. It reads feminine. Released in 2011, it has been discontinued.

Flora Emerald Gardenia

7.2

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Flora Emerald Gardenia is a fresh floral for women, pairing a heart of gardenia and lotus with a bright lemon and pear opening; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: neither skin-close nor room-filling. The vote count is small, so these ratings are best taken loosely. It opens with lemon, watermelon and pear, which give it a juicy, fruity start. The heart turns floral with gardenia, lotus and frangipani, softened by green and sweet accents. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood dries down to a calm, woody finish. Tom Tailor Tom Tailor Woman and Fila Fila for Woman have a close profile.

Hasunoito / 蓮の糸

7.8

Di Ser

Floral · Green · Fruity

Di Ser Hasunoito / 蓮の糸 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a woody, oriental base, leaning towards casual and everyday wear. The top holds boronia and orange; in the heart, lotus, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac form the floral core. At the base, oud, kyara oud and violet leaf absolute add a woody, earthy depth. Fruity and green tones soften the weight of the flowers. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most pick leisure and daily wear, followed by the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. Olo Dafne and Guerlain Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vanity Oud

6.7

Régalien

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Régalien Vanity Oud is a unisex fragrance that ties a floral, fruity opening to the sweet warmth of oud and vanilla. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so its best moment is hard to name, but it sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top notes of plum, lychee and raspberry bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lotus, jasmine, orchid and frangipani add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of oud, cedarwood, ambergris and vanilla settles into a spicy, creamy, oriental finish. Arte Profumi L'Étoile and The Merchant Of Venice Arabian Myrrh have a close profile.

No. 6

7.2

Lanoé

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanoé No. 6 is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent built around grapefruit, green mango and lotus. Citrus and green fruit come first, while lotus adds a soft floral note. Maple brings a light sweetness, and frankincense with calamus gives a gently spicy depth. The overall feel is green, airy and slightly sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil (Eau de Toilette) and Galimard Entre Nous (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aphrodite

8.4

Soki London · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Soki London Aphrodite is a feminine fragrance with a fresh, aquatic character, softened by a green and fruity sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are not conclusive. Aquatic notes and lotus give it a cool, green, clean-air feel. Palm tree pulls that towards the tropics, while coconut and mango add a sweet, gourmand fruitiness. The overall impression is light and breezy, with a bright, synthetic sheen. Demeter Fragrance Library Lotus Flower and Clean Sunkissed Skin have a close profile.

Songeries (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Galimard · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Songeries Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange for a bright, fruity start. Lily of the valley, lotus, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. Moss, musk and a chypre accord ground the base, closing on a soft, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport further behind. La Rive Beauty and Ledda 22 Orris have a close profile.

Sensuale

6.7

Intimissimi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Intimissimi Sensuale is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy warmth; it leans towards everyday wear and has been discontinued. Orchid and lotus carry the floral freshness, while myrtle adds a slightly green edge. Amber and vanilla bring the sweetness and oriental warmth; woody and powdery touches sit alongside, and a synthetic sheen stays in the background. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as quiet. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then at work, with evening and night out chosen less often. DKNY Pure DKNY - Vanilla / A Drop of Vanilla and Zara Amber Vanilla have a close profile.

Get Ready! for Her

6.6

Adidas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adidas Get Ready! for Her is a fresh, aquatic and fruity women's scent with a green edge and light sweetness, leaning towards summer and spring. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and sport, and can also work at the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it fits those who want a barely-there freshness. It has been discontinued. It opens with watermelon, grenadine and orange, which give a juicy, fruity coolness. In the heart, sugar cane and lotus soften it and add gentle sweetness. The base of musk, amber and cedar leaves a clean, synthetic trail. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) and Escada Into the Blue have a close profile.

Un Été en Provence

7.0

Escada · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Un Été en Provence is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance with a floral heart and a sweet, gourmand base, light and summery in feel. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Voters read it as feminine. It opens with cherry, red apple, pear, pineapple and nectarine. In the heart, watermelon, lotus, jasmine, peony and lychee add a floral freshness. In the base, praliné sweetens the scent, while Virginia cedar, amber and sandalwood give it a woody, slightly powdery footing.

Dream of Pink

5.3

Lacoste · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lacoste Dream of Pink is a fragrance for women that pairs red berries and iced tea with a floral heart of lotus and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries and iced tea, reading fresh and aquatic, with a fruity side that leans sweet. Lotus and rose give the heart a soft floral touch, and sandalwood and musk settle the base into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and David Beckham Intimately Women share a close profile.

Muschio Marino

6.7

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Torre of Tuscany Muschio Marino is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with citrus and green touches that keep it light and clean. It opens with marine notes, while lotus in the heart adds a soft floral touch. Sandalwood in the base settles it on a woody, faintly powdery footing, with the spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, work and daily use. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued.