The Perfume Library

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Fougère Royale (2010) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Houbigant Fougère Royale is a fresh, green and woody fougère built on lavender and bergamot, with a classic, masculine character. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, bergamot, Mediterranean herbs and Moroccan chamomile, citrusy and herbal. Geranium, May rose absolute, cinnamon and carnation add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean absolute, amber, oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground.

Good Girl Gone Bad (Perfume)

6.8

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad is a fresh, sweet floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with orange blossom, May rose absolute and osmanthus absolute, and the heart of tuberose, narcissus and jasmine deepens the floral line. White cedar and amber settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a soft powdery, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Emeshel X and Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale have a close profile.

À la Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery rose that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daytime and office wear. It opens with Bulgarian damask rose, Calabrian bergamot and Californian orange, so the rose arrives with a bright citrus edge. Violet and magnolia soften the heart, and musk, cedar and May rose absolute carry the base. The overall feel is fresh, floral and lightly green, with the fruity and sweet touches kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine. Paul Smith Rose and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra have a close profile.

L'Homme À la Rose

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is a fresh, rose-led men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. It lasts well and has moderate sillage, so it carries comfortably through the day. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and few pick it for winter. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it modern or feminine. Grapefruit gives it a bright citrus freshness. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute add a floral layer on top, while French sage and Spanish cistus bring a green, lightly resinous edge. Amberwood supplies a woody, slightly sweet base. DKNY Be Desired and Diesel D Red have a close profile.

Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire (Eau de Parfum Florale)

7.7

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire is a sweet, leathery floral for women, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, and most pick night-out and evening occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. It opens on rose water, with Grasse rose, May rose absolute and almond at the heart. The base holds black leather, tonka bean and patchouli. The floral and fruity side settles into a sweet, gourmand, powdery feel with creamy and spicy touches. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo Milano and Serge Lutens Rahät loukoum have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around peony and May rose absolute. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tangerine and raspberry open with a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony and May rose absolute carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk soften the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Birkholz Endless Moment and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

La Colle Noire

7.7

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior La Colle Noire is a unisex scent that pairs May rose absolute and Ceylonese sandalwood with spices and white musk, giving a fresh, floral and green character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; although the perfume is unisex, nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. The rose brings a floral, green freshness, and the spices add a light warmth. Ceylonese sandalwood sets a woody base, while amber and white musk leave a sweet, powdery softness.

Armani Privé - Cuir Majesté

8.7

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Majesté is a dark, unisex scent that sets a floral, leathery core against sweet, resinous and smoky tones. It opens with osmanthus and frankincense, a floral sweetness over a resinous warmth. In the heart, May rose absolute and leather come forward, the softness of the rose meeting the dry, smoky edge of the leather. The base of oud and vanilla finishes it: the woody weight of the oud is sweetened by the vanilla, leaving a spicy, oriental trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It is mostly tied to nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, but the feminine vote is sizeable too. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Pascal Morabito Noir have a close profile.

Oro 1920

8.0

Bois 1920 · 2013

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Bois 1920 Oro 1920 is a fruity, spicy and woody unisex scent in which raspberry and fir meet frankincense and ginger before settling into vanilla and leather. The top opens with raspberry, fir, frankincense and ginger, a fruity sweetness over a resinous, spicy footing. In the heart, opoponax, May rose absolute and osmanthus add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, leather, benzoin and tobacco pulls it towards a smoky, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Armani Privé Cuir Majesté and Monkoku Oriental Raspberry have a close profile.

Relativamente Rosso

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Relativamente Rosso is a unisex scent that pairs May rose absolute with vanilla and patchouli, floral and sweet with a woody, spicy edge, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with May rose absolute, frankincense and sugar, so the rose sits on a sweet, resinous base. In the heart, everlasting flower, sandalwood and davana add a woody warmth. The base of patchouli, vanilla, black amber and vetiver settles into something gourmand, earthy and slightly smoky, with an animal trace. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as open to either. Electimuss Jupiter and Armani Privé Ambre Orient have a close profile.

Wood Mystique

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet heart and darkens it with wood, leather and smoke. It opens with peony, pink pepper and rose, and the heart carries jasmine, ylang-ylang, mimosa and rose. The base is led by leather, oud, raspberry and cedarwood. Spice, powder and resin soften the fruity sweetness as the scent drifts toward something woodier and smokier. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Montale Aoud Melody and Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique have a close profile.

Rose des Vents

7.3

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents is a fresh, powdery rose scent made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. The scent is built around rose as a single whole: May rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose lead, while Florentine iris adds a powdery, creamy softness. Virginia cedar and pepper give the fresh, lightly sweet floral a woody, spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. It reads feminine. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

J'adore L'Or (2017)

8.6

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rose Privée

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Rose Privée is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office more than evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. The scent is built around May rose absolute and magnolia. Lilac and violet leaf add a green, airy edge to the florals. Basil and carnation bring a light spice, while hay and patchouli give it a soft, powdery depth.

L'eau À la Rose

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau À la Rose is a fresh, floral rose with a light sweetness, made for women and easy to wear day to day. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine. As a whole it smells of fresh, watery rose. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute lead, peony softens the floral side, lychee adds a fruity sweetness and musk sits underneath as a clean base. The citrus accord keeps it light. Zara Coral Peony and Afnan Perfumes La Fleur Bouquet have a close profile.

Frescaessenza

7.6

L'Erbolario · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Frescaessenza is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, petitgrain and lime leaf, a fresh, green start with a light spicy edge. The heart of May rose absolute, iris powder and white lilac adds a soft, powdery floral touch. Sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk lay a woody base underneath.

Spirituelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Divine · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Divine Spirituelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery floral that sets rose against spice and wood, and it suits women best. It opens with pink pepper, Sichuan pepper, cistus and geranium, which give it a spicy, green-tinged brightness. In the heart, May rose absolute and Turkish rose absolute bring the floral side forward. White musk, frankincense, Texas cedar and amber then dry it down into a soft, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean slightly towards autumn, spring and winter without ruling out summer, and evening, daily and business wear are rated almost evenly. Almost half of voters read it as feminine. Serge Lutens La fille tour de fer and Dior La Colle Noire have a close profile.

Elixir | 11

6.8

Kayali · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Elixir | 11 is a sweet, fruity floral that sets rose and jasmine against red apple, vanilla and amber, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits comfortably at leisure too. Over half of voters find it feminine. May rose, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac build a floral frame. Red apple adds a fruity sweetness to it. Vanilla and amber pull the scent towards oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk leave a soft, woody base.

London (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant London Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green floral character with a woody, leathery base, and it suits men and women alike as a unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter comes last. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with cucumber and violet leaf absolute, cool and green. In the heart, orris root, rose and May rose absolute soften the floral side. The base builds a woody frame from cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood, while leather and suede add a dry, leathery warmth in the dry-down. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Sweetbriar & Moss

7.5

Clean · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Sweetbriar & Moss pairs mandarin orange, lychee and jasmine with a green, woody base of moss and vetiver, giving a fresh, floral women's scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, while winter and evening use stay in the background. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern streak. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and lychee open with a sweet freshness, and Sichuan pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, May rose absolute, jasmine, saffron blossom and frankincense bring a soft floral note. Moss, vetiver, cedarwood and amber keep the drydown green and woody.

Ballets Rouges

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Ballets Rouges is a unisex chypre where rose meets patchouli and oakmoss, with a green, spicy edge. It opens with red mandarin orange, bergamot, red thyme and aldehydes, a fresh and lightly spicy brightness. The heart brings a floral, powdery sweetness from rose, ylang-ylang and May rose absolute. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and musk settle it onto an earthy, resinous, woody ground. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it works as unisex. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Histoires de Parfums 1831 have a close profile.

J'adore L'Absolu (2018)

7.9

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Oqachol / โอฆชล

8.2

Prin · 2022

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Prin Oqachol / โอฆชล is a floral, green and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, leisure time and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so unisex fits well. Oakmoss, cade juniper and Keemun tea come first, while May rose absolute and mimosa absolute carry the floral side. Tobacco and birch tar add a dark, leathery smokiness, frankincense brings resin, and Siberian deer musk gives an animal warmth. Aquatic and green accents lighten this heavy mix a little.