The Perfume Library

Polo Double Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Double Black Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent balanced by spice and wood, made for men and now discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, the office and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mango and pepper, the fruit sweetness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, coffee and nutmeg add a gourmand, spicy warmth. The base of juniper berry, woods and cardamom settles into a woody footing. Alviero Martini GeoBlack Man and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) have a close profile.

Secret Wish - Fairy Dance

6.3

Anna Sui · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Secret Wish - Fairy Dance is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, peony, rose and bamboo bring a floral, green freshness. The base of vetiver, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a light woody ground. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office more than for evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays a soft scent close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Anna Sui Secret Wish - Fairy Dance Sparkle and Escada Joyful Moments have a close profile.

Shanthi

8.4

Śasva · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Śasva Shanthi is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with fruity sweetness, with green and spicy touches. It opens with cardamom, mint and pink pepper, then marine notes, mango and pineapple bring a fresh, juicy fruit feel to the heart. The base of amberwood, labdanum and patchouli leaves a woody, resinous warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character run close, so it sits between the two. Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition and Police Icon have a close profile.

Soul of Bali

7.8

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Soul of Bali opens with pineapple, bergamot and ginger, and is a unisex scent with a clear aquatic and green side that deepens into spice and resin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn also in the mix. Daily and leisure wear lead, though evening and night out get votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and modern votes are level, with fewer calling it feminine. It starts fruity and fresh, with pineapple, mango and rhubarb lifted by bergamot and ginger, and pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, frankincense, saffron, cardamom and aquatic notes bring a spicy, resinous depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and ambergris settles into a soft, woody finish. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Island Kiss (2012) / Island Paradise

6.0

Escada · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Island Kiss / Island Paradise is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with the office not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern. The accords are fresh, floral, aquatic and fruity, with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. The top opens with orange, passion flower and mango, the heart brings peach and magnolia, and the base settles into red fruits, woods and musk. Its profile is close to Escada Island Kiss (2004) and Bruno Banani Made for Women.

Sultan (Perfume Oil)

7.6

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Sultan (Perfume Oil) is a unisex perfume oil that pairs rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine with the sweetness of plum and mango, settling into vanilla and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and lime for freshness, while plum and mango add a fruity sweetness. The heart builds a dense floral core of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base leaves a warm, woody-oriental finish of vanilla, amber, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli.

Like a Million Miles Away

5.8

essence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

essence Like a Million Miles Away is a feminine scent that opens on mandarin orange, mango and grapefruit and runs sweet and fruity; it suits daily and leisure wear, and it has been discontinued. Fresh citrus and mango make a bright opening. In the heart, praliné, rose and plum add a floral, gourmand sweetness. Vanilla, cedarwood and musk soften the base into a powdery warmth. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. Like a New Love and La Rive Sweet Rose have a close profile.

Paula's Ibiza Cosmic

7.4

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Cosmic is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, with a sweetness resting on a creamy, woody base. Pear, mango and coconut give it a fruity, creamy sweetness. Amber and sandalwood soften that sweetness, while cedarwood and cypress resin draw a woody frame around it. Spanish cistus adds a resinous warmth in the background. Fresh and synthetic tones sit among the accords too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for nights out. It reads closer to feminine and modern, though it works as unisex. Bujairami Nebula and Byredo Alto Astral have a close profile.

Passion Island

7.7

Mes Bisous · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mes Bisous Passion Island is a tropical, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure days and evenings out. It opens with lemon, bergamot and lime for a fresh citrus lift, with ginger and pink pepper adding a slight bite. The heart is led by passion fruit, mango and pineapple, softened by nectarine and blackcurrant. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody footing, while vanilla, amber and musk close it on a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall and winter well behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as belonging to neither side.

Cool Water Wave for Women (2007)

5.7

Davidoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Women is a fresh, aquatic floral that leans towards warm weather and relaxed daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, guava and passion fruit for a fruity freshness. Peony and freesia add a soft floral heart, with pink pepper adding a little spice. In the base, sandalwood, amber, iris and musk soften the freshness as it dries. Mexx Magnetic Woman and Jil Sander Sun Bath have a close profile.

Chocolat Bàmbola

6.7

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Chocolat Bàmbola is a fresh, floral perfume for women that turns sweet and gourmand as it settles; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango and papaya, which give it a fruity brightness. Cherry blossom and chocolate form the heart, bringing the floral side toward something sweeter and more gourmand. Blue wattle sits at the base. Aquatic and green touches keep the whole thing light rather than heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses

6.7

Roméa d'Améor · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses opens with Italian mandarin orange, grapefruit and mango, then moves through jasmine and rose to caramel and sandalwood: a fresh, fruity-floral scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin, grapefruit, orange, apple and mango. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid, lily of the valley and marine notes turn that freshness softly floral. Caramel and chocolate sweeten the base, while sandalwood and oakmoss give the dry-down a woody footing.

Oud Rain

7.8

Renier Perfumes · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Renier Perfumes Oud Rain is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a spicy, woody and resinous oud character. The top is sweet and juicy with papaya, mango, pineapple and mandarin orange, while plum and cypress cool it slightly. In the heart, oud, sandalwood, nutmeg and saffron come forward, and the base deepens with oud, cistus, cedar and animalic notes. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit very close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Oud Rain Tropical Storm and Aaron Terence Hughes Oud Noir have a close profile.

Wid

7.4

Jazeel · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jazeel Wid is a fresh, fruity floral that softens its sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn comes well behind, and winter is barely chosen. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and office use further back. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with orange and melon, a bright, juicy fruit freshness. In the heart, magnolia, mango and jasmine add a sweet floral touch. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood dries down woody, soft and creamy.

Venus in Fleurs

7.5

Sorce

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Venus in Fleurs Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, closer to daily wear than to evenings out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters choose it mostly for daytime and leisure; night and evening wear get a much smaller share. A fresh, green floral accord carries fruity, sweet and creamy gourmand tones, with a faint animal trace underneath. Jasmine sambac absolute and mango lead, and vanilla absolute softens the whole. Venus flytrap and mist note keep the air fresh and green. Tuttotondo Fico d'India and Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II have a close profile.

Chanson d'Eau

7.8

Coty · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coty Chanson d'Eau is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while lavender and hyacinth pull it towards the green and floral. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, mango and pineapple add a fruity, floral touch. Bamboo, musk, iris and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear come first, with business and sport not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur and Al Haramain Coupé have a close profile.

Les Cascades de Rochas - Eclats d'Agrumes

7.4

Rochas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Les Cascades de Rochas - Eclats d'Agrumes is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and Sichuan pepper, the citrus lifted by a light touch of spice. In the heart, mango, pineapple and white blossoms add a soft, fruity-sweet floral note, and musk sits underneath. The overall feel is fresh and fruity rather than heavily sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear rather than evenings out. Most see it as feminine. Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Muse de Rochas

7.1

Rochas · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Green

Rochas Muse de Rochas is a feminine fragrance that sets citrus and fruity sweetness over a floral, woody base with a green edge; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern. It opens with peach, mango and bergamot, while banana leaf adds a green freshness. Orange blossom, narcissus and cinnamon lead the heart. In the base, styrax, vanilla and sandalwood dominate, softened by musk, with powdery and creamy tones turning it sweeter. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Amande Fleurie and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Folavril

6.2

Goutal · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Folavril is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs jasmine and mango with the sharp green of tomato leaf; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Jasmine and exotic blossoms form the floral body, mango adds a soft fruity note, and tomato leaf keeps everything green and lively. Boronia lends the florals a faint spicy touch, while the citrus and fresh accords hold the brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Penhaligon's Luna and Heeley Verveine d'Eugène have a close profile.

Bambi - Let's Dream

6.6

Disney · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Disney Bambi - Let's Dream is a light women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity, gourmand side. Mango, peach blossom and red berries carry the fruit, while blossoms and rosewood set it on a floral base. Crème caramel and vanilla sweeten the scent, and sandalwood softens that sweetness a little. There is also a faintly synthetic edge to the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters choosing it for the office. It reads feminine and modern. Escada Cherry in the Air and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Mango Jugoso

7.9

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ministry of Gourmand Mango Jugoso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, blood orange, grapefruit and mango, the citrus tartness softened by the sweetness of the mango. Melon, pineapple and peach fill out the fruity heart. The base of sugar, violet and musk leaves a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Câline Xtra Pure and Narcotica Narco Oasis have a close profile.

Impressions de Giverny

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Impressions de Giverny pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and red apple with a floral heart of neroli, rose and tuberose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with bergamot, yuzu and red apple. At the heart, neroli, orange blossom, rose and tuberose lead, fig leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, and mango sweetens the mix. The base of musk, benzoin and ambergris settles the florals onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Élisire Érose have a close profile.

Secret de Rochas

6.5

Rochas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rochas Secret de Rochas is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it feminine, though a good number also call it modern. The top opens with passion fruit, mango, peach and green notes, giving a juicy, sweet first impression. Jasmine and osmanthus add a soft floral heart. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and musk settle the scent into a powdery finish. Rasasi Balance and Abaco Jamily have a close profile.

Forbidden Berries

6.2

Essential Garden

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Essential Garden Forbidden Berries is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. It is seen as suited to leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Spring Spirit Women and Christina Aguilera Inspire. Pomegranate and raspberry open it with a fresh, fruity note. In the heart, rose and jasmine set a floral base while pineapple and mango add sweetness. Musk and sandalwood soften the base, leaving a sweet fruit character with a slightly synthetic edge.