The Perfume Library

Oud Malinau

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Oud Malinau is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that brings raspberry, Ceylonese cinnamon and Indonesian oud together. It opens with mimosa and cardamom, then moves into a fruity, gourmand sweetness at the heart, built on Ceylonese cinnamon, raspberry and beeswax. In the base, Siam benzoin and Indonesian oud form a creamy, powdery woody ground, while pink pepper and black pepper keep the spice lively. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it stays on the skin for a long time. Sillage is rated good. With its rich, sweet, oriental character, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Guerlain Oud Nude and Guerlain Angélique Noire have a close profile.

Gloam

7.5

Aēsop · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aēsop Gloam is a floral, green unisex scent that opens on orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, then softens into jasmine sambac and saffron. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a close, easygoing trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and leisure the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It starts with orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, which bring a floral freshness and a little spice. The heart of jasmine sambac, saffron and mimosa keeps the floral side going, and the base of iris, copaiba balsam and patchouli settles into a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Green and spicy tones run through it from start to finish.

Reveal

6.0

Halle Berry · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Halle Berry Reveal is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance led by mimosa, honeydew melon and peach; it has been discontinued. It opens with mimosa, honeydew melon, peach and red berries, giving a sweet fruity start. Iris, frangipani and neroli in the heart add a soft floral, powdery feel. Vetiver, cashmere wood and musk settle it onto a lightly woody, synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call its character feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Calvin Klein Downtown have a close profile.

Flora Bella

6.9

Lalique · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lalique Flora Bella is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with rose, mandarin orange and violet; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange brighten the top. The heart is led by white flowers such as orchid, mimosa, lilac and tuberose, softened by aquatic and green touches. The base of amber, white musk and vanilla turns sweet and powdery, with spices staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear and leisure time best, with business a fitting setting too. It reads feminine. Bronnley Pink Bouquet and Jennifer Lopez Glowing have a close profile.

Magnetic Wood

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Harmonist Magnetic Wood is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and green notes, moves through powdery florals and settles on a woody base. The top is bright and green, with bergamot, osmanthus and green mandarin orange. At the heart, narcissus, iris and mimosa bring a powdery, creamy softness, while a spicy touch stays in the background. The base of gaiac wood, cedar and sandalwood gathers it all onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business and evening also getting votes. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Atelier Vesper Elea and Mizensir Bois Iridescent have a close profile.

Beautiful Belle

6.7

Estēe Lauder · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Beautiful Belle is a fresh, sweet floral for women, built around tuberose, gardenia and orange blossom in the heart. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily and leisure use, with office wear next. Voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. The top opens fruity and fresh with mimosa, lychee and rose. The white flowers in the heart give it a soft, creamy floral body. In the base, orris root, marzipan, suede and musk settle it into a powdery, sweet, woody finish.

Remember Me

7.1

Dior · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Remember Me is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, lightly sweet side, and it leans towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits anyone who wants a scent that stays close and doesn't overpower through the day. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and the office; evening use sits well behind. It is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and hyacinth, and the heart carries mimosa, lilac, violet, lily of the valley and jasmine. The base settles into cedar, iris and sandalwood, where the woody side softens the florals and leaves a calm, powdery finish. Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Moss Gown

8.2

Providence Perfume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Providence Perfume Moss Gown is a women's fragrance that carries the green, earthy side of tree moss, cedarwood and violet leaf into a floral chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present on skin for hours without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear and suits evenings too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits between the two. Green and fresh accords lead. Violet leaf and tree moss bring a cool edge, while sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody base. Rose, mimosa, lilac, narcissus and chamomile add a sweet floral note, and spicy, resinous touches keep it soft but balanced. Tom Ford Vert de Fleur and Annette Neuffer Chyprette have a close profile.

Aroma Allegoria Apaisant

7.8

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aroma Allegoria Apaisant is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, lightly sweet character that suits daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Freesia and vermouth open it, and the heart turns to ylang-ylang, mimosa, linden blossom and chamomile for a floral, garden-like feel. Vanilla in the base softens and sweetens the whole. Spicy, woody and powdery touches stay in the background. Rabanne XS pour Elle and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Vertical Ambers - Vaninight

7.3

Hermetica · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Hermetica Vertical Ambers - Vaninight is a sweet, gourmand and spicy amber scent, unisex and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Amber and vanilla absolute form the core, with tonka bean absolute and almond adding a creamy sweetness. Black pepper and pink pepper bring spice, sandalwood gives a woody base, jasmine and mimosa add a soft floral touch, and rum deepens the warmth. Synthetic and leathery tones keep the sweetness from turning syrupy.

Weil de Weil (Parfum de Toilette)

8.7

Weil · 1971

Fresh · Floral · Green

Weil de Weil by Weil is a green, floral chypre made for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Hyacinth, galbanum and neroli open fresh and green, while mimosa, lily of the valley and rose shape the floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle into a dry, earthy, woody base. Jacomo Silences and Paloma Picasso have a close profile.

Mimosa in the Air

8.0

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around mimosa, mandarin orange and bergamot. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office equally, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus freshness, while mimosa softens that into a powdery, lightly sweet floral. Cedarwood and vetiver add a green, woody base. Acca Kappa Mimosa and Miller Harris La Pluie have a close profile.

Japanese Cherry Blossom (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Bath & Body Works · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. The top is fruity and bright, with plum, Fuji apple and nashi pear. The heart turns floral with lily, Kyoto rose, mimosa and Japanese cherry blossom. The base brings a sweet, spicy warmth from rice pudding, cinnamon and amber, while sandalwood and musk settle it onto a powdery floor. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters do not rate its staying power as high. It is meant for women. Gritti Fenice and Jovoy Quand? have a close profile.

Aethereus

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Aethereus is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, setting citrus and flowers on a sweet vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for citrus freshness, while coconut sorbet and bamboo add a green, fruity lightness. The heart brings tuberose, ylang-ylang and white rose, soft and floral. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweeten the scent and leave a woody, slightly powdery trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia have a close profile.

Amande-Mimosa (Parfum)

7.8

La Bastide des Arômes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Bastide des Arômes Amande-Mimosa (Parfum) opens on mimosa and almond and settles into vanilla and benzoin, a floral, gourmand and powdery scent for women. Mimosa and almond lead the top, while cherry blossom and frangipani give the heart a soft, fruity floral touch. In the base, benzoin and vanilla take over, leaving a creamy, sweet powderiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. With its sweet, powdery build it reads as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Tea Time à Paris - Macaron Amande and Maison Aurier Euphorie have a close profile.

Le Mâle Pride Edition 2026

4.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Pride Edition 2026 is a unisex scent with a fresh, floral character, where green and powdery tones are balanced by sweetness. It opens with mint for a cool lift, and mimosa in the heart brings out the floral, powdery side. Almond in the base pulls the scent toward a creamy, sweet finish, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as weak, so it is better thought of as a light scent that stays close to the skin. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pride Edition 2026 and Le Chatelard 1802 Mimosa have a close profile.

Over Drive Noir

7.6

Création Lamis

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Création Lamis Over Drive Noir is a floral-oriental scent for women, where rose, orange blossom and mimosa meet a sweet, spicy vanilla-amber base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so the picture is not final. The character is feminine and noticeable. Coriander, mandarin orange and peach open fresh and fruity, while jasmine and rose set the floral side. In the heart, clove brings spice, and mimosa and clover soften it. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with civet and opoponax adding an animal, earthy weight.

Alter

6.4

Sammarco · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sammarco Alter is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a sweet, slightly animalic edge. Jasmine sambac and rose set the floral core, mimosa softens it, and frankincense adds a resinous, earthy depth. The animalic notes stay in the background, lending the sweetness a warm undertone. The scent has no clear top, heart and base; it keeps to the same floral, green line throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with summer just ahead. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin and Christian Louboutin Loubicharme have a close profile.

Earth Elixir

6.9

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Loewe Earth Elixir is a unisex scent where Spanish cistus, pear and truffle sit side by side, giving it a fresh, green and earthy character. Pear adds a fruity freshness throughout, while mimosa and violet soften the floral side. Spanish cistus and oud bring a resinous, woody depth, and truffle strengthens the earthy feel. A faint aquatic coolness runs across all of it. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and some voters also wear it to the office. It suits anyone who wants a light scent without a gender slant. Loewe Earth and Loewe Aire Anthesis have a close profile.

Eternity Summer 2011

7.5

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2011 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with violet, coriander and lily of the valley, then moves into gardenia, jasmine and lotus at the heart. Mimosa, fig tree and musk sit in the base. Citrus and green touches carry the freshness, while a fruity sweetness and a powdery, woody softness round it off. Floris Wedding Bouquet (2011) and Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue After Five have a close profile.

Dojou for Her / 土壌

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Dojou for Her / 土壌 is a women's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure, daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Autumn also gets a fair share of votes, while winter is the least chosen season. The character is fresh and floral, with a clear fruity and sweet side and a light spicy touch in the background. The top opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and pepper. Orange blossom and mimosa soften the heart, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Guess Seductive and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Femina

6.6

Alberta Ferretti · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alberta Ferretti Femina is a feminine scent that joins a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bitter orange to a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, then leisure and business settings. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it classic. The top opens fresh and lightly fruity with mandarin orange, bitter orange, watermelon and tagetes. The heart turns floral and green with jasmine, gardenia, mimosa, wisteria and violet leaf. Musk, sandalwood, clove and vetiver leave a sweet, woody, slightly spicy finish. Calvin Klein Escape and Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth have a close profile.

1881 Edition Blanche pour Femme

7.0

Cerruti · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cerruti 1881 Edition Blanche pour Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, and towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with far fewer choosing winter. Daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business use a step behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and violet leaf, a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. Mimosa and heliotrope then bring a soft, powdery floral heart. Vanilla and musk settle into a sweet, woody base.

Big Pony Collection for Women - 3

6.0

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral