The Perfume Library

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Gardenia

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Gardenia is a feminine floral that sets gardenia, tuberose and ylang-ylang in a fresh, green frame. It opens with magnolia, green leaves and bergamot, a light and clean start. Gardenia leads the heart, joined by jasmine and tuberose. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and musk sweeten it and leave a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Tom Ford Ombre de Hyacinth and Roja Parfums Lilac have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu opens with pear, lavender and sage, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is not small. Pear and apple sit with lavender and sage at the start, a fruity sweetness over a crisp green base. The heart brings freesia, magnolia and rose for a soft floral turn, while green notes keep it fresh. The base of musk and violet leaves a sweet, powdery trail, and the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge.

Paradisi / Psychoterratica II

8.1

Jorum Studio · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Paradisi / Psychoterratica II is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against an earthy, woody base. Grapefruit, orange and rhubarb bring a citrus brightness, while pear, guava and cucumber push it towards a juicy, fruity side. Magnolia, honeysuckle and passion flower form the floral part. Mushrooms, soil, cedar and tree moss absolute pull the scent towards a forest floor, with pink pepper and patchouli adding a spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it reads as genuinely in between. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche have a close profile.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2024)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2024) is a unisex chypre that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and aldehydes against soft florals and a vanilla-woody base. The top notes of lemon, bergamot and aldehydes open fresh. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peach lead, bringing out the floral, fruity and powdery sides. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Season votes lean slightly to spring and fall but spread across all four, and most voters suggest it for evenings and nights out. It reads between masculine and feminine. Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire and Roja Dove Perfumery have a close profile.

Spirit of Romantic Love

7.8

Spirit · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spirit Spirit of Romantic Love is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy softness, and it reads as feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Bergamot, lily of the valley and pink pepper open it. Orange blossom, magnolia and rose lead the heart. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften the base. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rumba (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Balenciaga · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Rumba Eau de Toilette pairs peach and plum with orchid, magnolia, tuberose and jasmine for a sweet, powdery feminine scent; it has been discontinued. It opens on peach, plum and mirabelle plum, giving a fruity sweetness. The heart builds a floral body from orchid, magnolia, tuberose and jasmine. In the base, moss, leather, vanilla and amber turn it woody, spicy and slightly animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and M. Micallef Note Poudrée have a close profile.

Pétale Noir

7.4

Agent Provocateur · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets fresh lotus, magnolia and mandarin against a base of leather, tobacco and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works in the daytime. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens light and fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and violet leaf. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and orris root turn it floral and powdery. As it dries, leather, tobacco, patchouli and amber take over, pulling it towards smoky, woody and slightly sweet.

Arborist

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Arborist is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against resin, earth and smoke, giving it a woodland, slightly animal feel. Tuberose, magnolia and rose absolute form the floral side, while burdock, mugwort and lichen add green, earthy tones. Spruce resin, labdanum and myrrh absolute bring resinous warmth, softened by honey and saffron, with papyrus giving a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine or classic.

Laetitia

8.0

Rancé 1795 · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rancé 1795 Laetitia is a floral, sweet women's scent with a spicy, resinous warmth, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange blossom, mandarin orange and bergamot, which give a bright start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, magnolia and peony carry the floral weight, while nutmeg and cardamom warm it with spice. The base of tolu balm, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla settles into a powdery, resinous and slightly earthy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer is the weakest season for it. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Prada Prada (2004) / Prada Amber and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Miami Tropical Confessions

8.4

City Rhythm · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

City Rhythm Miami Tropical Confessions is a unisex scent with a tropical feel, pairing fresh citrus with sweet, creamy florals, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and also for nights out. It opens with coconut milk, lime and hibiscus nectar, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and white rum bring the floral side forward. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla orchid, myrrh and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Biotherm Eau Relax and Karl Lagerfeld Paradise Bay have a close profile.

Argentina

8.0

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

J (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Jennifer Aniston · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Aniston J Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Water lily, marine notes and bergamot give it a cool, aquatic start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, freesia and magnolia bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, Tahitian vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Lalique Rêve d'Infini and Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean have a close profile.

Ylang in Gold Nectar

8.0

M. Micallef · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Nectar is a floral, fruity women's fragrance set on a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, with leisure and nights out leading the occasions, and it reads as feminine. It opens with orange, geranium and mugwort. The heart of magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and sandalwood stays floral. Vanilla, musk and coconut in the base sweeten it into a creamy warmth. M. Micallef Ylang in Gold and The Water Brand Tropica have a close profile.

Kaviar Gauche

7.3

Kaviar Gauche · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kaviar Gauche Kaviar Gauche is a fresh, floral women's fragrance touched with green and sweet notes, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with magnolia, peony and jasmine, which give a floral freshness. In the heart, fig, tangerine and passion fruit sweeten the scent with a fruity brightness. Pink pepper, cedarwood, cashmere wood and musk settle into a spicy, woody and creamy softness at the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, while some read it as modern or classic. Yohji Yamamoto Mode Zero and Etro Udaipur have a close profile.

Metal Wave

7.5

AllSaints · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

AllSaints Metal Wave is a unisex scent built on magnolia, juniper berry and papyrus, fresh and floral in feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't read as belonging to either. Magnolia brings a floral, creamy softness, while juniper berry adds a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Papyrus gives a woody, powdery base. The sweetness stays in the background, and a synthetic sheen gives the whole a modern feel.

Silk

7.0

Andrea Maack · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrea Maack Silk is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, slightly earthy feel, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. Freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while violet leaf and flax keep it green and clean. Cistus and amber leave a soft warmth behind, soil adds a faint earthy weight, and vanilla sweetens the overall mood a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Rive Cuté and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum).

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

Red Wood

6.4

Dsquared² · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dsquared² Red Wood is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear. It opens with pink pepper and cranberry, while rose, lychee and magnolia carry the floral and fruity heart. In the base, cedarwood, musk and amberwood give it a woody footing and soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are its main settings, and it reads as feminine and modern.

Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Valentino · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity sweetness over a powdery, woody base, written for women in a soft, easy style; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a bright citrus-fruit freshness at first, while magnolia and lily of the valley lead it towards the floral side. Jasmine, rose and violet carry the heart. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber then close it on a powdery sweetness.

Ombre de Hyacinth

7.9

Tom Ford · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Ombre de Hyacinth is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of galbanum and violet leaf against a floral heart of hyacinth and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, violet leaf, magnolia and frankincense, fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, hyacinth, jasmine and pink pepper add a soft floral note. Musk and benzoin settle the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Goutal Rose Splendide have a close profile.

Mod Blush (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ariana Grande · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Mod Blush Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring first, then summer, with daily wear and leisure leading and office use close behind. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. It opens with passion fruit, Italian bergamot, pink pepper and raspberry, a citrusy, sweet freshness. Pear, magnolia and rose give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, musk, Ambrox and Dreamwood™ leaves a woody, synthetic finish.

Le Monde est Beau

7.8

Kenzo · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Le Monde est Beau is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with currant, basil and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and cherry blossom bring the floral side forward. Tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten the base and settle it on a soft woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays comfortably close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though some also call it modern or classic.

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.