The Perfume Library

Volkamaria

7.0

WienerBlut · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Volkamaria is a unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a powdery, sweet floral body and a faint smoky edge. The top is Calabrian bergamot and green mandarin orange, bright and fresh. In the heart, Florentine iris, French iris and Moroccan rose bring the floral, powdery side forward. The base of tonka bean and heliotrope sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Dior Miss Dior Chérie and Zara Nude Bouquet have a close profile.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Rose 4 Reines / Eau des 4 Reines (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence Rose 4 Reines / Eau des 4 Reines Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most see it as feminine, with classic and modern votes split evenly. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot and currant leaf, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, Turkish, Moroccan, Bulgarian and Grasse roses lead. Musk, sandalwood and white cedar in the base settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. L'Occitane en Provence 4 Reines (Eau de Parfum) and Roses et Reines (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

Crystal Flowers

6.6

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Crystal Flowers is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent with a light sweetness and a clean feel, suited to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. Italian mandarin orange adds a fruity brightness, while Moroccan rose and lily of the valley give it a floral base. White musk and ambergris soften everything into a powdery, lightly sweet and slightly synthetic cleanness. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Woman (Eau de Toilette) and Juliette Has A Gun Miss Charming have a close profile.

Cuir de Russie II (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II Extrait de Parfum opens with birch tar and beaver tail oil, then moves through a floral heart to an amber base, making a smoky, leathery unisex scent. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two. It has been discontinued. Birch tar and beaver tail oil give the top a smoky, animal leather feel. In the heart, rose, jasmine, violet and lotus add a floral, powdery, creamy softness. Choya Loban, amber and deer musk leave a resinous, sweet and spicy warmth underneath. Caron Tabac Blond and Keiko Mecheri Cuir Fauve have a close profile.

Rose de Siwa

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa is a fresh, green-edged floral built around rose, lightly sweet and powdery, and aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Peony, lychee and hawthorn open it on a fresh, fruity floral note. The heart holds Turkish rose, Moroccan rose and violet, and vetiver, musk and cedar settle it onto a woody base. Perfumes with a close profile include The Different Company Kâshân Rose and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine.

Cinabre

7.2

Maria Candida Gentile · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre is a floral, sweet and spicy women's perfume that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Voters call its character feminine first, with classic in second place. Black pepper, pink pepper and ginger open it with spice. Moroccan rose and Splendens rose carry the heart, and Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and opoponax sweeten the base into a powdery, resinous warmth, with a woody, oriental backdrop.

Le Parfum

7.5

MaxMara · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MaxMara Le Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around plum, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, and daily wear, leisure and business come out level. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with plum, mirabelle plum, pink pepper and mace, a fruity start with a light spice. The heart gathers jasmine, freesia, tiaré, Moroccan rose and gardenia into a floral whole. In the base, musk, sandalwood and linden blossom settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet finish. Versace Jeans Couture Woman and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.

Oumma

7.4

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oumma is a unisex scent built on Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose and Egyptian jasmine, with Burmese oud in the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind, and it is mostly worn in the evening or on a night out. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens floral and sweet, with three roses and jasmine in front. In the heart, Tolu balm and Peru balsam add a resinous, spicy softness. The base of Burmese oud, nagarmotha and cade juniper brings a woody, smoky, leathery depth. Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerosa have a close profile.

Stella Nude

7.4

Stella McCartney · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Stella McCartney Stella Nude is a fresh, powdery floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Moroccan rose and grapefruit: the rose brings the floral side, the grapefruit a fruity, fresh lift. In the heart, pink pepper and white peony soften the flowers. Ugandan vanilla and ambergris in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, powdery note. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and favour daily wear and the office. Most also read it as feminine. Montale Crystal Flowers and Kenzo Flower in the Air (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Honeysuckle Rose

7.6

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. The top opens with bergamot and rosewood. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, Tunisian orange blossom, Moroccan rose and boronia. In the base, beeswax absolute, Hawaiian sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver gather the scent into a soft, woody finish.

Orientalisme / Privé N°3

8.2

RP

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

RP Orientalisme / Privé N°3 is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; it also wears in spring, but rarely in summer. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split almost evenly. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, and Moroccan rose and ambergris carry the heart. In the base, vanilla and woody notes leave a soft, powdery, creamy sweetness, with a light spiciness running through the whole scent.

Dark Cedrus

7.5

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lou de Pre Dark Cedrus is a fresh, masculine scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant over a woody base of cedarwood and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes, with modern next. The top pairs lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant, pineapple and apple for a citrusy, fruity, lightly sweet start. Moroccan rose, juniper and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan, musk, oakmoss and leather dries down woody and smoky. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Ytzma

8.1

Royal Crown · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Royal Crown Ytzma is a woody, spicy unisex scent that opens on mandarin orange, lemon and black pepper and settles into oud, patchouli and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable, so it sits between the two. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and nutmeg, with black pepper and dried fruits adding spice. The heart brings magnolia, Moroccan rose and orange blossom for a soft floral side, with oud deepening it. The base of patchouli, vanilla, tobacco, castoreum and sandalwood dries down smoky, leathery and resinous. Baldi Lapislazzuli and French Avenue Virgo have a close profile.

Damascena

7.5

Keiko Mecheri · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Keiko Mecheri Damascena pairs Moroccan rose and May rose with berries and musk, a fresh, floral women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though business and evening also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. The rose is clear: Moroccan rose and May rose form a floral core. The berries sweeten it lightly, while musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Green and woody touches keep it from turning too sugary. Juliette Has A Gun Miss Charming and Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur have a close profile.

Revolution de la Fleur

7.7

Sana Jardin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sana Jardin Revolution de la Fleur is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around Moroccan rose, frangipani and ylang-ylang. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter further back. It leans towards leisure and evening outings, and it is worn for business too. Most voters read it as feminine. Moroccan rose and frangipani open with a floral freshness, lifted by a citrus accord. The heart brings Madagascan ylang-ylang, Moroccan jasmine and neroli. Vanilla and Australian sandalwood carry it into a creamy, powdery, lightly woody sweetness, with a spicy touch in the background.

Mogador

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Mogador is a fresh, green floral unisex scent built around jasmine and three different roses. The scent stays floral from start to finish: jasmine, Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose and May rose work together. Citrus and green tones keep it fresh, a fruity, sweet side softens the flowers, and a woody backdrop pulls everything together. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without becoming heavy. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex too. Keiko Mecheri Damascena and Goutal Rose Absolue have a close profile.

№1 (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Laura Ashley · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laura Ashley №1 is a fresh, green floral that leans on powdery, woody and spicy touches in a chypre frame; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily life, with business also in the mix. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Jasmine, Moroccan rose and iris build the floral frame. Basil adds a green freshness, cinnamon a light spice, and cedarwood a dry, woody base. The notes read together as one, a powdery and airy floral bouquet.

Ambitious

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Ambitious is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy character on a woody, resinous base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Votes lean towards autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out ahead of office wear. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as comfortably in between. It opens green and spicy with coriander, cardamom and Chinese geranium. The heart is floral, built from Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, jasmine and orris butter. The base sweetens with Siam benzoin, patchouli, Indian sandalwood and tonka bean, turning earthy and resinous, while white musk and amber soften it.

Rosa Alba

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus opening with a floral rose heart. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and petitgrain, with pink pepper and Egyptian neroli adding a touch of spice and green. In the heart, Bulgarian Rosa alba, Persian rose and Moroccan rose soften alongside jasmine and orange blossom. The base rests on Hawaiian sandalwood, ambrette and beeswax absolute, leaving a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi have a close profile.

Nubian Musk

6.8

Sana Jardin · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Nubian Musk is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that pairs jasmine sambac, Moroccan rose and Australian sandalwood with a base of vanilla and musk. It opens with Moroccan grapefruit blossom, then moves into a heart of jasmine sambac, Moroccan rose and Australian sandalwood. The base of cypriol, vanilla, musk, Hawaiian vetiver and patchouli makes it creamy, resinous and earthy, while the animal and oriental accords take the edge off the sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost evenly split, so it reads as a true unisex. Miller Harris L'Air de Rien and Xerjoff Alexandria II have a close profile.

Rose Oud

7.5

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Illuminum Rose Oud is a floral, woody unisex scent that puts Moroccan rose and Malayan oud at the centre. It opens with basil, jasmine and coriander seed, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, Moroccan rose and geranium carry the floral side, while castoreum, patchouli and Malayan oud settle it onto a woody, animalic, oriental base. A sweet, powdery softness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Miro Salsa have a close profile.

Atlas Mountain Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

The Body Shop · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop Atlas Mountain Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and currant bud, a citrusy, slightly green freshness. In the heart, spices and Moroccan rose lead, the rose sweet and fruity, the spices adding a little warmth. Amber in the base softens everything and finishes in a sweet, woody tone. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine.