The Perfume Library

Ylang Cananga

8.0

Chloé · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Revolution de la Fleur

7.7

Sana Jardin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sana Jardin Revolution de la Fleur is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around Moroccan rose, frangipani and ylang-ylang. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter further back. It leans towards leisure and evening outings, and it is worn for business too. Most voters read it as feminine. Moroccan rose and frangipani open with a floral freshness, lifted by a citrus accord. The heart brings Madagascan ylang-ylang, Moroccan jasmine and neroli. Vanilla and Australian sandalwood carry it into a creamy, powdery, lightly woody sweetness, with a spicy touch in the background.

Musa Paradisiaca

8.1

Cristian Cavagna · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cristian Cavagna Musa Paradisiaca is a green, floral unisex scent built around tuberose and banana leaf. The top notes bring tuberose, banana leaf, French celery and Ivory Coast ginger, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, French narcissus and ylang-ylang widen the floral side, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and ambergris settles into a powdery, creamy and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre and Meo Fusciuni Odor 93 have a close profile.

Dolceacqua (2020)

6.9

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Masque Dolceacqua is a fresh floral built around mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, with a sweet, powdery side; it suits women, mostly in spring and summer. It opens fresh and green with sea breeze, ivy, marjoram and lily of the valley. The heart turns softly floral with mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, and the ylang-ylang makes it creamy. The base of musk, oakmoss and Virginia cedar gives it a chypre backbone, while benzoin and saffron blossom add a light, sweet, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the favoured settings. Most voters find it feminine.

Esprit du Roi

6.8

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Esprit du Roi opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot in a fresh, green citrus start and settles on a woody base; made for men, it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Masculine leads the character votes, with classic and modern trailing behind. The top is bright with mandarin orange, cardamom, bergamot and mint. In the heart, clove, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy note. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while raspberry adds a soft fruity touch. Joop! What About Adam and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Spring 25

7.6

Ffern · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ffern Spring 25 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, powdery floral side, and it sits closest to everyday wear. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with business settings not far behind. Its light build suits anyone after a simple freshness through the day. Sicilian lemon zest and Indian peppermint open it with a cool edge. In the heart, Egyptian violet, May rose and Grasse narcissus add a soft floral touch, while Chinese blue gum eucalyptus keeps the green note going. Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody base. Ffern Winter 24 and Ffern Winter 26 share a close profile.

Continental

7.1

CRA-YON · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Animal

CRA-YON Continental is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance led by leather, oud and frankincense, dark and resinous in character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and very few choose it for daily wear. Its dense, heavy character suits men and women alike. The top opens with cypress, orange, mint and ylang-ylang. The heart darkens with frankincense and leather, while lemon grass and coriander add spice. The base settles into oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and musk. The overall impression is woody, earthy and animalic. Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Fleurs d'Été (2023)

7.9

Bienaimé · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bienaimé Fleurs d'Été is a unisex floral that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and bitter orange with the sweet, creamy warmth of white chocolate and vanilla. Bergamot, bitter orange and white lilac give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Madagascan ylang-ylang build the floral body, while white chocolate pushes it towards a gourmand feel. The base of vanilla, almond and heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness, and white musk and Australian sandalwood settle it into a soft, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Although it is sold as unisex, half of the voters find it feminine. Collistar Profumo di Armonia and Molinard Vanille Fruitée have a close profile.

Atitlàn

7.6

Noème · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Noème Atitlàn is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral start to a creamy, powdery sweetness, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Madagascan ylang-ylang opens it, with amber, patchouli and mimosa in the heart. Bourbon vanilla, musk and white woods in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. The fresh accord keeps it light, while the vanilla brings out the sweetness.

Civet Cat Chypre (2021)

7.6

Meleg Perfumes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meleg Perfumes Civet Cat Chypre (2021) is a unisex chypre that opens on bergamot and clary sage, turns floral and powdery around orris, rose and lavender, and keeps a clear animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, and it reads as classic. Bergamot and clary sage give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, orris butter, ylang-ylang, rose and lavender build a floral, powdery layer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood is sweet, resinous and woody, while musk ketone and civet hold on to the animal note.

Marcel

8.0

Marie Jeanne

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marie Jeanne Marcel is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches against a woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot, blood orange, French lavender and French rosemary, which read bright, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Paraguayan petigrain add a soft floral note, while Haitian vetiver, cedar and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it classic or feminine.

L'Absolu

7.1

Carven · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carven L'Absolu opens on Italian mandarin orange and Madagascan ylang-ylang, with tuberose, iris and jasmine at its heart, making a fresh, floral and woody women's perfume. The first impression is citrusy and fruity, led by the mandarin and ylang-ylang. In the heart, tuberose, iris and Egyptian jasmine absolute build a floral body. Indonesian patchouli, Spanish cistus absolute and sandalwood anchor it on a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and it leans towards spring and fall, with summer close behind. Voters place it across daily wear, business, leisure and evenings out.

Pogostemon

7.6

Fiele Fragrances

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fiele Fragrances Pogostemon is a unisex scent where patchouli and two kinds of vanilla lead, setting a green, woody character over a sweet gourmand base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it leans neither way. Patchouli lays down an earthy, smoky ground, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten, while cocoa adds a gourmand warmth. Bergamot and pink pepper keep a light spice and freshness running through it, and cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery trail. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch.

Ruby Red

8.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Ruby Red is a floral and sweet unisex scent kept warm by spice, wood and resin, with a creamy texture. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads unisex, leaving a trail that works both up close and in a crowd. Blood orange and red mandarin meet cinnamon, clove and saffron. Ylang-ylang and red champaca build the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and myrrh carry it into a creamy, resinous warmth, with ambergris and civet adding depth.

Nuit Noor

7.1

Elie Saab · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elie Saab Nuit Noor is a floral, spicy fragrance for women that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear, though some wear it for leisure and a few for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means those ratings deserve some caution. Madagascan ylang-ylang and rose form a floral base, with sweetness and an oriental warmth alongside. Black pepper adds spice, frankincense gives a resinous depth, and Indonesian patchouli rounds it off with an earthy tone. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish.

Golden Nectar / رحيق ذهبي

7.4

Jawhara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jawhara Golden Nectar / رحيق ذهبي is a unisex fragrance that sets a creamy floral heart of tuberose, vanilla blossom and ylang-ylang against a warm base of leather, musk and oud. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with fresh bergamot, while cypriol and Pearadise® add a fruity, spicy edge. In the heart, tuberose, vanilla blossom and Madagascan ylang-ylang build a sweet, creamy floral. The base settles into leather, musk, Madagascan vetiver and oud with an oriental warmth. Anfas Salam and Anfas Sama have a close profile.

Tropylang

7.0

Sãlum · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sãlum Tropylang is a unisex scent that opens with passion fruit, mango and Madagascan cinnamon, a sweet, fruity start with a fresh edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to one time of year; being unisex, it suits anyone. In the top, passion fruit and mango give a sweet fruit opening, softened by cinnamon. The heart brings labdanum, ylang-ylang and salted caramel for a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of saffron, musk, marine notes, ambergris and vetiver settles it onto a fresh, slightly salty ground.

Honey Amber

7.6

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Honey Amber is a sweet, creamy and resinous floral oriental for anyone, and it has since been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is a unisex scent that sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as one whole: rose otto and Madagascan ylang-ylang form a floral base, benzoin and labdanum add resinous warmth, vanilla brings sweetness, and Mysore sandalwood gives a creamy, woody texture. A spicy tone stays in the background. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Embers and Penhaligon's Cairo have a close profile.

Trussardi Elegantly Cool

7.0

Trussardi · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Trussardi Elegantly Cool is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens on Egyptian neroli, sesame and grapefruit and softens into jasmine and white musk. The top is Egyptian neroli, sesame and grapefruit, a fresh opening with a faintly salty-sweet edge. The heart brings Madagascan ylang-ylang, Moroccan mimosa absolute and jasmine, turning the scent floral and powdery. In the base, tonka bean absolute, white musk and sandalwood dry it down creamy, woody and gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Voters lean towards leisure, work and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads soft and feminine. Kayali Musk | 12 and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Golden Aries

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Golden Aries is a floral-fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and also suits evenings and nights out. It opens fresh, fruity and lightly spicy with kiwi, peach, Italian bergamot and pink pepper. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, Turkish rose, tuberose and narcissus, with green and powdery shades alongside. In the base, Indian sandalwood and oud add a sweet, oriental and smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick spring and summer most often, and night out and evening as the main occasions; winter is the least chosen season. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Calvin Klein Euphoria (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Nahema (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambrosia

7.8

Sherwood · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Ambrosia is a dense, oriental unisex scent that weighs a floral and spicy core down with oud, resin and smoke. It opens briefly bright with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and Bulgarian lavender, then the heart brings East Indian oud, French iris and Bulgarian rose forward. The base is dominated by Indian vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and tobacco absolute, while the animal, leathery and earthy accords darken everything. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. Sherwood Ambrosia suits those who like heavy fragrances that announce themselves. It has been discontinued. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Dixit & Zak Hindi Tabac have a close profile.

Bouquet Encore Latte

6.7

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

L'Orchestre Parfum Bouquet Encore Latte is a soft, sweet unisex scent that sets Calabrian bergamot's citrus brightness against the creamy florals of jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. Jasmine sambac absolute and Madagascan ylang-ylang form a floral core, while almond milk and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet side. Bergamot carries the citrus note, and white cedar and musk add a smooth, woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so those figures are tentative. As a unisex scent it suits anyone after something warm and milky that reads comfortably on any skin. Prada Paradigme and Phlur Somebody Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of blood orange, Italian bergamot and grapefruit to a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The cologne-like lightness suits daytime and warm weather, and it reads equally well on anyone. Citrus and petitgrain come first. Toward the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, rosemary a spicy greenness, and orange leaf absolute rounds it out. In the base, vetiver and patchouli set a woody footing, with a creamy softness running through. Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo and Colonia Essenza share a close profile.

Inner Glow (Absolu de Parfum)

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Inner Glow Absolu de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the sweet floral warmth of jasmine and frangipani on a powdery, creamy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the sample of voters is small, but the high ratings are in the majority. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and it also works at the office. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Jasmine sambac, Madagascan ylang-ylang and frangipani carry the floral side, while iris adds a powdery softness. Vanilla sweetens the scent and makes it creamy, and Afghan spikenard and patchouli give the chypre-like spicy, slightly earthy texture. Italian bergamot adds a brief lift to the richness.