The Perfume Library

Silky Woods

7.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods is a unisex scent in which tobacco leaf, Ceylonese cinnamon and saffron sit on a sweet, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as comfortable on either side. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Tahitian vanilla and Madagascan ylang-ylang give it a creamy softness, while suede adds a leathery edge. Australian oud, frankincense and Australian sandalwood bring a woody, smoky depth. Yves Saint Laurent Babycat and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

Santal Blush

7.7

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Santal Blush is a sweet, spicy sandalwood scent that suits fall and winter evenings, and it works for anyone. Floral, creamy ylang-ylang is warmed by cinnamon and exotic spices, while carrot seed adds a faint dry, earthy edge. A woody base of sandalwood and Texas cedar is softened by the resinous sweetness of Siam benzoin, leaving an impression that is powdery, oriental and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also wears in daytime and at work. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Memo Paris Cappadocia and Diptyque Benjoin Bohème have a close profile.

III-I L'Attesa

7.9

Masque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-I L'Attesa is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a powdery, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for daily use, leisure and business alike. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it classic. Italian bergamot, Moroccan neroli and champagne open it bright and airy. In the heart, orris root, tuberose and ylang-ylang add a creamy, floral softness. Leather, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss in the base leave a woody, leathery depth.

Sel d'Argent

6.7

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Sel d'Argent is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, a light and clean choice for everyday wear. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport use also chosen. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one side. It opens with Italian bergamot, salt and grapefruit for a bright, slightly salty citrus. The heart adds Tunisian orange blossom absolute, Persian galbanum and Madagascan ylang-ylang, a soft floral touch. In the base, ambroxan, cashmeran, Timbersilk™ and white musk dry it down to a woody, aquatic, clean finish. Laboratorio Olfattivo Need_U and Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey have a close profile.

Southern Bloom

6.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around Italian iris, coconut and Madagascan ylang-ylang. Powdery iris and creamy coconut meet in the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang. Indian jasmine sambac and Tasmanian boronia absolute widen the floral side, while French blackcurrant adds a fruity touch. Java vetiver and Australian sandalwood give it a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings and nights out also possible. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Chameleon

7.2

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Chameleon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed time off. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, while mango and starfruit add a juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine, frangipani and coconut bring a soft, creamy floral feel, with saffron and clove adding a trace of spice at the edges. It settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber, with vetiver and musk keeping it grounded. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Leilani and Skylar Coconut Cove (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lilylang

7.4

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Lilylang is a fresh floral unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Leisure, daily and office wear lead among the occasions, while evening and night out come lower. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and very few call it masculine. It opens bright and citrusy with bergamot, lime zest, Italian mandarin orange and La Réunion pink pepper, which adds a light spice. The heart is floral, built on tuberose, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine absolute, with musk underneath. The sweet, creamy side settles into a soft, powdery finish.

Venetian Bergamot

7.7

Tom Ford · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy texture; it has been discontinued. The top is Italian bergamot, ginger, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens bright with a slight bite. In the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and Chinese magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and amber settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it moves easily between the two. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Argentum Ruler have a close profile.

Million Gold for Her

7.1

Rabanne · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Million Gold for Her opens with lavender, Madagascan mandarin orange and Pearadise®, then moves through jasmine and ylang-ylang to bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity feminine scent that leans sweet. The top pairs lavender and mandarin orange for a fresh start, while Pearadise® and Tonkalactone® add a soft, fruity, slightly creamy edge. In the heart, jasmine, Madagascan ylang-ylang and rose oxide bring the floral side forward. The base settles into bourbon vanilla absolute, mossy notes and Ecomusk®, leaving a sweet, creamy and soft finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer in the background, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings out. It reads feminine and modern. Rabanne Fame Parfum and Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami Green share a close profile.

J'adore In Joy

7.0

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior J'adore In Joy is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Fleur de sel sits in the top, the heart holds jasmine sambac, tuberose, Madagascan ylang-ylang and neroli, and peach rests in the base. Fruity, sweet, powdery and creamy tones run alongside the fresh floral core. Dior Peachy Glow and La Rive Her Choice have a close profile.

Imperiale - Iris Malika

7.8

Chopard · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chopard Imperiale - Iris Malika is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a powdery, resinous warmth. It reads as feminine and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity brightness of Italian bergamot, raspberry and blackcurrant, lifted by Ceylonese cinnamon and cardamom. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from Turkish damask rose, ylang-ylang and Chinese iris absolute. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, labdanum and amber settle it into a resinous, creamy, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and spring also works. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Iris Perle

7.1

Les Indémodables · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Playa

7.3

Carner · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Carner La Playa is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, bergamot and orange blossom and softens into coconut milk and vanilla. The top pairs Madagascan ylang-ylang, Italian bergamot and orange blossom for a citrusy, floral start. In the heart, coconut milk, Indian cardamom and pistachio turn it creamy and fruity. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean, vanilla and musk keeps the sweetness going. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with modern in second place. Benetton Green Jasmine and Ellis Brooklyn Fawn have a close profile.

Divin Part

7.8

Noème · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Noème Divin Part brings together Madagascan ylang-ylang, Florentine orris butter and white musk in a fresh, powdery unisex scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself from a distance. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with ylang-ylang, floral and fresh. The heart turns powdery and creamy through the orris butter, with a woody edge in the background. White musk closes it with a clean, quiet finish. Pills Parfums Supermusk and Lancôme Magnolia Rosae have a close profile.

Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade

6.5

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Different Company Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share call it masculine or modern. It opens with cinnamon, nutmeg, rum and marine notes alongside fruity starfruit and banana flower. The heart brings frangipani, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spicy core, while indole adds an animal edge. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Zoologist Panda and Alberta Ferretti Femina have a close profile.

Caïssa

6.6

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Caïssa opens with pink pepper, cardamom and black liquorice, moves into a jasmine and gardenia floral heart and settles on cocoa and musk: a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen least. It is favoured for leisure time and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The opening pairs spicy pepper and cardamom with the sweet, gourmand touch of liquorice and bread. The heart brings ylang-ylang, tubeliane, jasmine and white gardenia in a creamy floral layer. Cocoa and musk soften and sweeten the base. Overall it reads fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic edge.

As-Suli's Diamond

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mind Games As-Suli's Diamond is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, woody base, and it suits relaxed leisure wear best. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and Madagascan mandarin orange, which read green and bright. The heart of broom, tonka bean and Madagascan ylang-ylang adds a soft floral sweetness. The base of myrrh, frankincense, amberwood and opoponax settles into a warm, resinous, spicy-woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and night-out wear, though it works in every season. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, with a fair share also calling it modern or feminine.

Jaylux

7.9

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Jaylux is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lime and red mandarin with the soft floral side of neroli and ylang-ylang. Most voters pick summer and spring for Jaylux. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character favour masculine and modern, though a fair number call it feminine. The citrus notes carry the freshness, while black tea and ice wine turn it fruity and slightly aquatic. Ginger adds a spicy edge and a green thread runs through the whole scent. Atlas cedar, amyris and patchouli give it a woody, earthy base, yet it stays light and airy rather than heavy.

Spring River

7.1

Floraïku · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floraïku Spring River is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and aquatic character, softened by green and powdery touches, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn trails behind, and winter is almost never chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine, far more than call it masculine. Peony, petitgrain and lemon open it bright and green. In the heart, heliotrope, Lilybelle® and Madagascan ylang-ylang add a sweet, powdery softness. Madagascan vetiver, white musk and sandalwood settle it onto a creamy, clean base.

Felino

7.5

Carner · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carner Felino is a unisex scent built around black leather, clove and night-blooming jasmine, with a floral, spicy and resinous character. It opens with bergamot leaf, Moroccan wormwood, papyrus and hazelnut, a slightly green, dry and nutty start. In the heart, black leather, Zanzibar clove and ylang-ylang come forward, with jasmine carrying the floral side. The base of Comorian vanilla, myrrh and styrax settles into something sweet, smoky and resinous, and civet adds an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it as a night-out or evening scent. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, which suits a unisex fragrance.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

Ambré Lumière

7.8

Molinard · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Molinard Ambré Lumière is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral heart resting on a spicy, woody base. It opens with Chinese eucalyptus, Italian lemon and Russian coriander, a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, amber, ylang-ylang and rose take over, turning sweeter and warmer. Tolu balm, Siam benzoin and patchouli leave a resinous, earthy, slightly smoky trail underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though also for leisure. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits in between. Jovoy Psychédélique and Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie have a close profile.

Mandarava

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Mandarava is a dense unisex scent that joins floral notes with green, spicy and woody tones in a chypre frame. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose, gardenia and champaca form the floral side. Oakmoss and vetiver lay a green, earthy base, while cinnamon, cumin and coriander bring the spice. Amber, frankincense, myrrh and Assam oud add a resinous, smoky warmth, and civet leaves an animal trace. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfum Prissana Thichila and Prin Ganja Kasturi have a close profile.

Boa Madre

7.9

Cristian Cavagna · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, pairing a floral core with an animalic, smoky depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong; most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the most common occasions. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it also has a classic feel. It opens with Ivory Coast ginger, pink pepper and banana leaf alongside tuberose. The heart is a floral cloud of Indian tuberose absolute, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, oud, leather, civet and castoreum darken the character, while oakmoss and Kashmiri sandalwood give it a woody floor.