The Perfume Library

Udaipur

7.5

Etro · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Udaipur is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with a green and sweet side that keeps it light but lasting. It opens with pink pepper, magnolia and bergamot, bright and slightly spicy. Towards the heart, Indian jasmine sambac, lotus and gardenia turn into a creamy bouquet of flowers. In the base, cashmere wood, patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft, woody ground. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It wears easily for leisure hours as well as evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine or modern, though it is described as unisex. Fendi Furiosa and Kaviar Gauche Kaviar Gauche share a close profile.

Aôd

6.7

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lostmarc'h Aôd is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance, with green and fruity touches softened by a sweet, powdery feel. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Grapefruit and lotus open it brightly. Toward the heart, gardenia, marine notes, coconut and a solar note build a floral, watery mood. In the base, musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla soften it and add a little sweetness. Laura Biagiotti Laura (Eau de Parfum) and Tocca Giulietta (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dior Addict 2

7.2

Dior · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict 2 is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the most common settings. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with freesia, orange, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus start. The heart of watermelon, pineapple, pomegranate and lotus adds a fruity sweetness. Cedar, sandalwood and white musk then soften that sweetness into a calm base. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche (2014) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Black Star

5.5

Avril Lavigne · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avril Lavigne Black Star is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, mango and blackcurrant, a fresh and juicy fruit start. The heart brings hibiscus, jasmine and lotus for a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, vanilla, chocolate and sandalwood sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, gourmand feel. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily and relaxed settings. Its character reads modern and feminine. Montale Diamond Greedy and Emir Pear Potion have a close profile.

mat;

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma mat; is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, less so evenings. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, juniper berry, parsley and bamboo leaf, a fruity freshness with a green edge. The heart of tea, white rose, mint, water jasmine and lotus turns floral and watery. Crystal musk and reed leave a soft, clean trail. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Castling

7.4

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mind Games Castling is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a floral, creamy skin-like base, and it suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, fleur de sel and fig leaf give it a clean, lightly salty, green start. In the heart, lotus, freesia and iris add a soft floral note. The base of musk, Indian sandalwood, vanilla wood and Madagascan vetiver sets a woody, creamy ground, with a slight lean towards sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, with modern close behind. Etro Udaipur and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

Soleil d'Or

7.0

Rituals · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Soleil d'Or is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pear and bergamot, light and fruity. In the heart, lotus and freesia add a soft, floral, aquatic touch. Musk and cedarwood settle the base into a gentle woody finish. Birkholz Citrus Splash and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Heaven have a close profile.

Lovestruck

6.2

Vera Wang · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vera Wang Lovestruck is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that pairs a fresh fruity opening of pink guava and mandarin orange with a floral heart of lotus and tuberose. Pink guava and mandarin orange lead, so it opens fresh and fruity. Lotus and tuberose build the floral middle, and woods and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base. Sweetness runs throughout, along with a slightly synthetic sheen that is part of its character. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique Amethyst have a close profile.

Indian Summer (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Priscilla Presley · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley Indian Summer Eau de Toilette pairs mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon with a soft floral heart of lotus, violet and rose, a light, easygoing scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lotus, violet and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of Virginia cedar and tea dries down on a green, lightly woody line. Charles Jourdan Inspiration and Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile have a close profile.

Grasse

7.2

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Der Duft Grasse is a powdery, creamy floral that stays fresh, green and citrusy, softened by a sweet side, and it is sold as a unisex scent. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, nights out and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot and aldehydes bring freshness, while jasmine, magnolia, iris and rose form a floral core. Fig and lotus add a green softness, and vanilla and patchouli leave a sweet, creamy backdrop. Lavender adds a spicy touch.

Attimo

6.9

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo is a light floral for women who want something fresh in spring and summer, suited to daytime, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Daily, business and leisure wear lead clearly over evening and night out. Voters mostly call its character feminine, and some find it modern. It opens fresh, floral and fruity, with lotus and pear first. The heart carries peony, gardenia and frangipani. In the base, cedar, patchouli and musk turn it woody and powdery with a sweet edge. Created by Annick Ménardo, it has a close profile to Burberry London for Women and Valentino V (Eau de Parfum).

Life by Esprit for Women (2003)

5.5

Esprit · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Esprit Life by Esprit for Women is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and modern, also find it fitting for the office and sport, while evening and night out come far behind. The top opens with red berries, damson plum and lychee, and the heart turns to lotus, rose and gardenia. The base of amaranth wood, white musk and amber sweetens it and settles it onto a powdery, woody footing.

Hiroshima mon Amour

7.4

Nez à Nez · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nez à Nez Hiroshima mon Amour is a sweet, spicy and woody floral with a clear gourmand side, feminine in character and suited to evenings. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It is chosen most often for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and algae, and the heart holds lotus, cinnamon and clove. The base brings precious woods, cherry pit and royal jelly. The citrus freshness is softened by spice, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a woody, oriental warmth. Kenzo Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant and M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Automne have a close profile.

5:40 PM in Madagascar

7.8

Kenzo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kenzo 5:40 PM in Madagascar is a feminine fragrance built on lotus, freesia, cedar and vanilla, with a fresh, floral character softened by sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a soft trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine dominates, with modern second. Lotus opens the scent fresh and green. In the heart, freesia carries the floral side while cedar adds a woody backbone. Vanilla sweetens the base, and the gourmand and powdery accents, along with a light spicy touch, keep that sweetness in balance. Hermès Vanille Galante and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

Forbidden Rose

4.0

Avril Lavigne · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avril Lavigne Forbidden Rose is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple, pepper and white peach, a fruity and airy start. The heart of pomegranate blossom, heliotrope and lotus turns floral and lightly powdery. The base of praliné, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a gourmand sweetness with a soft woody touch. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Fragonard Belle Chérie and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy have a close profile.

5th Avenue After Five

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue After Five is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, lightened by green and fruity touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, honeysuckle, coriander and bergamot, where fruity sweetness is balanced by citrus brightness. The heart of lotus, jasmine, saffron and lily of the valley builds a floral core, kept lively by spice and green notes. The base of musk, sandalwood, birch and tonka bean settles into a soft, woody, powdery and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter trailing. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure rather than nights out. Most voters read it as feminine.

Into the Blue

7.4

Escada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Into the Blue is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is leafy and fruity, with leaves, grass and starfruit. The heart turns softly floral with watermelon, lotus and peony. It settles on a woody, lightly powdery base of cedar, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its character reads mainly feminine. Nautica Voyage and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey have a close profile.

Pure DKNY - Rose / A Drop of Rose

6.7

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

DKNY Pure DKNY - Rose / A Drop of Rose is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading the occasions. Votes point to a mostly feminine character. It opens with damask rose, while freesia, Bulgarian rose and lotus carry the heart. In the base, sandalwood, amber and orchid soften it into a woody, slightly powdery bed. Green and sweet touches balance the freshness of the rose. DKNY Pure DKNY - Vanilla / A Drop of Vanilla and Harry Lehmann Fantasie have a close profile.

Pussy Deluxe

5.8

Pussy Deluxe · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pussy Deluxe by Pussy Deluxe is a floral, fruity fragrance for women that most voters place in spring and relaxed leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Spring leads the seasons, followed by fall and summer, and most voters pick leisure and daytime use, with some night-out wear too. Voters call its character modern and feminine. It opens with lotus and bergamot. The heart of jasmine, iris, tiaré and strawberry builds a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, heliotrope, musk, praliné, patchouli and tonka bean carry that sweetness into a gourmand, oriental warmth, with a synthetic edge in the accords.

X-Centric (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dunhill · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill X-Centric Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, cypress, clary sage, grapefruit and nutmeg, and freesia, rose and lotus bring a soft floral heart. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, slightly sweet ground. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is barely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Burberry Mr. Burberry.

Provocative Woman

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman is a feminine fragrance where quince, peach and raspberry meet a fresh floral base that turns woody with sandalwood and cedar. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with quince, ginger, lotus, peach and raspberry, fruity and lightly spicy. Apricot, orchid, papaya and freesia carry the floral sweetness through the heart, then white tea, sandalwood, cedar, hinoki wood and amber settle into a woody, powdery warmth. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Ritual of Jing - Relax

8.5

Rituals

Fresh · Floral · Green

Infiniment (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Chopard · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Infiniment Eau de Parfum sets a floral heart of rose, lotus and tuberose against a fresh, lightly spicy start of pepper and bergamot, and is made for women; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine. It leans towards spring and summer, and towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Petitgrain, bergamot and pepper open fresh and slightly spicy. Lotus, rose and tuberose form the floral centre. Benzoin, musk and sandalwood soften it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and David Beckham Intimately Women.

Secret Potion

6.0

Christina Aguilera · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Christina Aguilera Secret Potion is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of passion fruit, lemon and mandarin orange with orange blossom and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by the three citrus-and-fruit notes, followed by a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and lotus. In the base, ebony, tonka bean and musk soften everything, and the fruity, gourmand sweetness settles into a powdery finish with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean slightly towards fall and spring, but it is worn in all four seasons, mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Câline Très Jolie and Grès Caline have a close profile.