The Perfume Library

Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne)

7.7

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom is a fresh, floral unisex cologne built around mimosa and cardamom. Mimosa and damask rose draw a floral outline, while cardamom adds a light touch of spice. Heliotrope and tonka bean sweeten it into something powdery and creamy, with sandalwood forming a woody base underneath. A green, fresh feel runs through the whole scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Dossier Spicy Mimosa and Galimard Plumetis have a close profile.

Angel's Dust

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris. Sandalwood and benzoin form the body, while iris and mimosa add a powdery softness. Rose carries the floral side and black pepper draws a spicy line through it. Vanilla, tolu balm and musk bring a creamy, resinous and slightly animal warmth; it is sweet, but the woody, powdery character leads. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Happy (Perfume)

6.6

Clinique · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clinique Happy is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening with bergamot, grapefruit and laurel and settling into jasmine and orchid. The opening is bright and slightly green, built on bergamot, grapefruit, laurel and mandarin. In the heart, jasmine, orchid and boysenberry blossom push it towards a floral, lightly fruity character. The base leans on lily, magnolia and mimosa, so the whole stays fresh and sweet, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Half of the voters read it as feminine. DKNY Be Delicious and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Animalique

7.8

Byredo · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Animalique is a powdery, creamy unisex scent in which a sweet floral core is deepened by spice, suede and a faint animal edge. It opens fresh with lemon and bergamot, then settles into a soft, powdery floral heart of white suede, mimosa and violet. The base of tobacco, sandalwood and amber adds a sweet, woody, leathery warmth, with the animal accord sitting quietly underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer gets far fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, and works for daily and office wear too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Groove Xcape

6.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Groove Xcape is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic side too. It opens with cardamom, pepper and ginger for a spicy warmth, joined by elemi resin. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense, rose and mimosa make a soft, resinous transition. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, patchouli and benzoin settles into a woody, smoky and sweet foundation.

Knowing (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 1988

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Knowing Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with earthy, woody depth, made for women. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and business wear also get votes. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with rose, plum, mimosa and tuberose in a floral start. In the heart, patchouli, orange blossom and jasmine add a green, powdery feel. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into an earthy, resinous depth. Halston Halston and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and evenings out. Rose, iris and mimosa form a floral frame, while pineapple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood soften that sweetness, civet and ambergris bring an animal depth, and immortelle and myrrh add a spicy edge. A synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. More voters find it feminine than masculine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Gritti Anima and Sarah Baker Perfumes Jungle Jezebel share a close profile.

Rajasthan

7.4

Etro · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Rajasthan is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of Primofiore lemon, polygonum and pink pepper with a floral heart of Egyptian acacia, Turkish rose and mimosa. Citrus and spice lead with a fresh start, then the florals take over and the scent softens into a powdery, lightly fruity sweetness. The base of musk, labdanum and amber leaves a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. About half of voters read it as feminine. Clarins Par Amour and Jil Sander Jil (2009) have a close profile.

Soir de Lune

7.5

Sisley · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sisley Soir de Lune is a fresh, green floral chypre, a women's fragrance that opens citrus and spice and settles on a heart of jasmine and mimosa. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while pepper, coriander and nutmeg add a spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, mimosa, lily of the valley, iris and peach. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing, with honey and musk softening the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Eau de Rochas (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Yellow Diamond

6.7

Versace · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Yellow Diamond is a fresh, citrusy floral with a touch of sweet fruit and a light woody base, suited above all to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. The top of neroli, bergamot, lemon and pear sorbet gives a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, freesia, mimosa, water lily and orange blossom soften the floral side. The base of Palo Santo, amberwood and musk gathers the sweetness onto a light woody footing. Versace Yellow Diamond Intense and Rabanne Lady Million Eau My Gold! share a close profile.

Lancaster (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.3

Lancaster · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancaster Lancaster opens with lavender and bergamot and settles into sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla, a floral, spicy women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, coriander and thyme give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and mimosa bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss lays down a woody, sweet, chypre foundation, with powdery and animal tones in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and daily wear close behind. Most describe the character as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Freefall - Lost In Heaven

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy heart on a creamy, powdery, resinous base, and it suits evenings best. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and magnolia form the floral body, while cinnamon and cumin add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean pull it towards a woody, sweet tone, and castoreum adds an animal depth. The overall impression is rich, powdery and oriental. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading and summer trailing. The feminine vote is slightly ahead, though the masculine vote is sizeable too. Dear Diary Desert Nights to Remember and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Bvlgari · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and violet leaf. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with the freshness of orange blossom and bergamot, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, mimosa, rose and jasmine build a floral body. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Fragonard Émilie and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Love Mimosa

7.3

Amouage · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Love Mimosa is a fresh, green floral for women, powdery and lightly creamy, with a fruity sweetness running through it. It opens with violet leaf, iris and Cascalone®, a cool, green start. In the heart, pear and mimosa lead, with Paradisone® adding a soft brightness. The base of Ambrox, ylang-ylang and heliotrope dries down powdery, with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions chosen most often. About half of voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as modern or classic. Tiffany & Co. Sheer and Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender have a close profile.

Inlé (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Inlé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that leans citrus and floral, with a light sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with neroli, bergamot, cardamom and tea, then moves into a floral, slightly sweet heart of fig, jasmine sambac and osmanthus. Cedarwood, violet and musk soften the base, while maté absolute keeps a green note running through. Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Nishane Wūlóng Chá X have a close profile.

Kelly Calèche (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Hermès · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Kelly Calèche Eau de Toilette opens with narcissus, grapefruit and lily of the valley and settles on iris and leather; it is a fresh, floral scent aimed at women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen least. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Le Couvent Eau du Cloître share a close profile. The top is fresh, green and citrusy, with narcissus, grapefruit and lily of the valley. In the heart, mimosa, rose and tuberose soften the floral side. In the base, iris and leather bring a powdery, woody, lightly leathery finish.

Aqua Sextius

7.7

Jul et Mad · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfum Sacré (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Caron · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Parfum Sacré suits fall and winter evenings, a sweet, spicy and resinous feminine scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. The top opens spicy with pepper, cardamom, clove and cinnamon, while lemon and coriander lighten it slightly. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the base, vanilla, myrrh and amber leave a sweet, powdery, smoky warmth. Caron Parfum Sacré (2013) and Calvin Klein Obsession have a close profile.

Sex and The Sea Neroli (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Neroli Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days as well as evenings out, pairing fresh citrus with sweet resin. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Neroli, bergamot and petitgrain bring the freshness; rose, iris and mimosa add a soft floral touch. Honey, vanilla, benzoin and coconut sweeten it and make it creamy, while sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous base. Civet adds a faint animal warmth.

Iperborea

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Velvet Teddy

7.8

M∙A∙C · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M∙A∙C Velvet Teddy is a sweet, gourmand scent built around honey, vanilla orchid and tonka bean, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with bergamot, ginger and tobacco flower; in the heart honey, vanilla orchid and mimosa give it a soft, creamy sweetness. The base holds musk, papyrus root and tonka bean. Spicy, woody, resinous and slightly smoky tones run alongside the sweetness. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair share of voters finding it masculine.