The Perfume Library

Psiche

7.9

V Canto · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Psiche is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of magnolia, Italian citrus fruits and lily against a sweet, woody base of vanilla and benzoin. In the top, magnolia, Italian citrus fruits, lily and lotus give a fresh, floral lift. Lavender and red fruits lead the heart, while oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood frame the base in wood, and tonka bean, cane sugar and vanilla sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though these ratings come from a small number of voters. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, balanced between fresh and sweet. Chanel Allure Homme and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme have a close profile.

Eau des Lagons

4.2

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Eau des Lagons is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, which fits its unisex character. Cactus juice and lime zest give it a crisp opening. In the heart, cyclamen, lotus and white peony add a soft floral touch. It dries down to driftwood, salt and musk, with citrus, green and sweet facets running through the accords.

Acqua

7.8

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Santa Maria Novella Acqua is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance with a soft fruity and powdery touch. Pear gives the opening a fruity brightness. Toward the heart, lotus and freesia bring a watery floral feel, and the green and sweet tones soften it. Musk in the base leaves a clean, powdery trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Voters lean toward leisure, daily wear and the office, with some picking it for sport or evenings. It suits anyone wanting a light, uncomplicated scent. Close in profile are The Body Shop Lotus Petal and Rituals Soleil d'Or.

Free Flowing Woman

6.8

Puma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Puma Free Flowing Woman is a women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral notes in a fresh, green frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated on the weak side, though the vote count is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. It suits those who prefer something light and easy for everyday wear. It opens with red berries, yuzu and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. The heart brings peony, lotus and jasmine for a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, sandalwood, almond wood and amber sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Puma Limited Edition Woman has a close profile.

Galimard Star

7.1

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard Star is a fresh, floral women's perfume that lays a soft, sweet and powdery layer over citrus and green tones, and it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, red fruits and edelweiss; in the heart, cotton flower, cashmere and lotus soften it. The base of musk, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and office wear, while night and evening come second. Etro Vicolo Fiori and Oscar de la Renta Rosamor have a close profile.

Tender

6.3

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Tender is a floral, fruity women's perfume that opens with persimmon, pomegranate and green notes; it has been discontinued. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of persimmon and pomegranate is freshened by green notes. Orchid and lotus give the heart a soft floral character. The base of ambergris, patchouli, musk, violet and mahogany settles into a woody, powdery, creamy floor, with sweet and gourmand tones running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it in leisure and daily wear, as well as evenings and nights out. It is classed as a feminine perfume. La Rive Emotion and La Rive L'Excellente have a close profile.

Lotus Rose

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli bringing the citrus, while coriander adds a slight edge to the freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lotus dominate, with iris giving a soft powdery touch. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber dries the scent down to a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick daily and leisure wear, and some choose it for the office. Fresh Memoirs of a Geisha and Tocca Colette (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nebras Al Ishq – Wahaj

7.9

Rasasi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Nebras Al Ishq – Wahaj is a floral-sweet unisex scent that pairs jasmine, iris and damask rose with praliné, vanilla and oud. It opens floral, with jasmine, iris, lotus and damask rose. In the heart, praliné and vanilla sweeten it toward a gourmand, creamy feel, while patchouli and musk add a soft depth. Oud in the base leaves a powdery, smoky woodiness. Though the vote count is small, longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its sweet, oriental character suits cooler days and evenings, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar and Daniel Josier Josune share a close profile.

Shu Hadha

7.3

Nabeel

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Nabeel Shu Hadha is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of apple, raspberry and cardamom over a smoky, resinous base of oud, vanilla and leather. The top is apple, raspberry, cardamom and lemon: fruity, spiced and lively. Tagetes, geranium and lotus in the heart add a soft floral layer. The base of cypriol, oud, vanilla, patchouli and leather turns woody, earthy and leathery, with vanilla sweetening the harder tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it long lasting. Value for money also scores well. With its oriental, smoky build it can sit on men and women alike, and suits cooler weather and evenings.

Patchouli 1969

7.4

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Patchouli 1969 is a unisex scent built around patchouli and cardamom, with a floral, green streak over a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also gets worn for business. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are almost evenly split. It opens with cardamom and petitgrain alongside patchouli, which gives a spicy, green start. In the heart, elemi resin, jasmine, rose and lotus add a soft floral layer while patchouli keeps the earthy tone going. In the dry-down, musk, sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet base.

La Belle de Russie / Рyсская красавица

8.2

Nóvaya Zaryá

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nóvaya Zaryá La Belle de Russie / Рyсская красавица is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that opens on blackcurrant, lotus and carnation. The opening is fresh and fruity, with blackcurrant, lotus and carnation. In the heart, iris, jasmine, musk and apricot add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base settles into a warm, woody-oriental finish of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, patchouli, ambergris and vanilla. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Nilafar du Nil Tuya and Dior Dune Sun have a close profile.

Attimo L'Eau Florale

6.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo L'Eau Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in second place and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are equally favoured. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft, calm trail. Just over half of voters call it feminine. Lotus, nashi pear and kumquat open it fresh and lightly fruity. Peony, jasmine and rose form the floral heart, while aquatic and sweet accords cool and soften it. Patchouli, musk and frangipani at the base add a mild woody, spicy warmth.

No. 19 Sultans Hommage Attar

8.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 19 Sultans Hommage Attar is a unisex oriental where floral, spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones come together. Jasmine sambac, rose and lotus carry the floral side, while Thai and Cambodian oud, sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy base. Leather, civet and tobacco add an animalic, leathery edge, frangipani brightens it, and vanilla softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and most voters report it lasting a long time; sillage is good. Its dense character suits anyone, men or women. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 19 Sultans Hommage (Extrait de Parfum) and Montale Fantastic Oud have a close profile.

Summer White Sunset

7.4

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

11 11 Azure (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lake & Skye · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lake & Skye 11 11 Azure Eau de Parfum is a fresh, watery floral with a green, aquatic and faintly creamy feel, made for anyone regardless of gender. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a soft trail through the day. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but its fresh character suits warm weather. It opens with aquatic notes, green notes, hyacinth and bergamot for a bright start. The heart brings Indian jasmine sambac, lotus and iris, adding a smooth floral softness. Oakmoss, musk, Indonesian patchouli and blue amber ground the base in an earthy, slightly powdery layer. Aerin Waterlily Sun and Hei Poa Monoï des Lagons share a close profile.

Dune Sun

7.1

Dior · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Dune Sun is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, fruity and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a soft scent. With few ratings behind it, this is only a rough guide. It opens with blackcurrant and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. The heart of freesia, lotus and jasmine turns softly floral. The base of sandalwood, musk and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery, sweet warmth. Kayali Musk | 12 and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Esencia de Duende

6.4

Jesus del Pozo · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jesus del Pozo Esencia de Duende is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on coriander, bergamot and mandarin orange and moves into hyacinth and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top is coriander, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, so citrus and a touch of spice come first. The heart brings hyacinth, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose in a floral middle, with lotus keeping the aquatic feel going. The base of mahogany, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it on a woody, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Heidi Klum Shine Blue and Mistral Fragrances Mistral Female have a close profile.

Rose

7.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Rose is a unisex scent that pairs damask rose with lotus, tonka bean and Burmese oud, a floral, sweet character set against a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion; with rose and oud together it leaves a dense, full trail and sits somewhere between masculine and feminine. It opens on damask rose. The heart holds spices, lotus, Bourbon vanilla, tree moss, berries and tonka bean, which pull the rose in a fruity, sweet direction. In the base, patchouli, musk and Burmese oud settle into a resinous, woody depth.

Citrine

7.0

Nest · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nest Citrine pairs lotus, freesia and lemon blossom in a fresh, citrusy floral made for women. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes, so they are best read with caution. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Lotus and freesia form the floral frame, while lemon blossom adds a bright citrus lift. Dew drop keeps the whole thing airy, and precious woods leave a soft footing underneath. It also has fruity and sweet sides, with a somewhat synthetic sheen. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Versace Bright Crystal Absolu have a close profile.

Sphinx - Hommage à Greta Garbo

6.5

Grès · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Sphinx - Hommage à Greta Garbo is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters choose daily wear, followed by business and leisure, while few pick sport. The top opens with peach, yuzu and lychee, fruity and bright. In the heart, rose leaf, peony and lotus add a floral, slightly aquatic and green touch. The base of musk and cedarwood settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

Green Tea Revitalize

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Revitalize is a fresh, green women's fragrance, built on citrus brightness and the clean feel of tea leaves. It opens with mandarin orange, blood orange and water mint. At the heart, green tea, lotus, bamboo and magnolia form a light, leafy floral. Birch, musk and oakmoss in the base settle it onto an earthy fougère footing. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, work and sport, with leisure close behind. It has been discontinued. Nishane Wūlóng Chá X and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) have a close profile.

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

5.7

Jo Malone · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance built around green apple, lotus and water lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with green apple, mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and fruity with a slightly sharp edge. The heart brings freesia, honeysuckle, water lily, lotus and jasmine together as a watery, green bouquet. Musk, sandalwood and amber sit underneath, settling the florals onto a soft, lightly woody base. Longevity is rated moderate. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with some choosing it for the office, and a few for sport. It reads as feminine, and its light, clean character leans towards daytime.

Pornstar (Noyau Doux)

7.7

Toskovat' · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Toskovat' Pornstar (Noyau Doux) is a unisex scent that leans towards leisure and daily wear, fresh and sweet in character; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool brightness of finger lime and dragon fruit, while chewing gum and the ice accord push that fruitiness into a slightly synthetic register. Amaryllis and heliconia bring a floral side in the heart. The base of meringue, vanilla and body lotion settles into something creamy, powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear, nights out and evenings, with office use trailing behind. It reads playful and young, with no gender lean. Its profile is close to La Fede Manga Splash and The Nose Behind Bangkok Shock.

Enkor

6.1

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carrement Belle Enkor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic, green and lightly fruity sides leave a clean, lively impression. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit carry the coolness, while melon and blackcurrant soften it with a fruity sweetness. Lavender, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal air, and marine notes bring out the aquatic side. Cedar, patchouli and moss build a woody base, with star anise adding a light touch of spice. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though its unisex build suits anyone. Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Vision Sport have a close profile.