The Perfume Library

Olympēa Intense

7.7

Rabanne · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Intense is a sweet, gourmand and powdery floral, presented as a women's perfume and best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most see its character as feminine. In the scent, salted vanilla and white amber build a sweet, creamy base. Orange blossom and grapefruit blossom add a fruity, floral lift, white pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood gives it a woody frame.

Shaal Nur

7.6

Etro · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Shaal Nur is a unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus opening with a resinous, earthy woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and its use is spread across daily wear through to evenings. Opinion on whether it reads feminine or masculine is almost evenly split. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, while petitgrain, pink pepper, orange blossom and rose lead the heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and cedarwood build a dry, smoky foundation. Al Haramain Floral Sculpture and Clive Christian L for Men have a close profile.

Oud Jaune Intense (Parfum)

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Jaune Intense (Parfum) opens on pineapple, ylang-ylang and orange blossom and settles into vanilla and oud, a sweet, floral and fruity unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. It reads feminine to most, though some voters call it masculine, in line with its unisex label. The top is led by pineapple, monoï and watery fruits, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. Orange blossom and jasmine dominate the heart. In the base, vanilla, lactone and musk make it creamy and sweet, while oud stays in the background as a woody note. The Dua Brand Aoud Intense Sunlight and Mamoura May have a close profile.

Turathi Electric

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Turathi Electric, a unisex release from 2025, is a fresh, citrusy scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and relaxed hours. Bergamot, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give the opening a bright citrus lift, while pear adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, orange blossom, apple and cedarwood bring out the aquatic and floral side. The base of musk, amber and vanilla sweetens it gently, and ambrofix adds a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Masculine and modern votes lead on character, though some voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Lattafa Pride Art of Universe have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess 2008

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2008 is a feminine, summery fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet over a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, fruity freshness. Magnolia, jasmine, orange blossom and tiaré add a soft floral layer. Coconut milk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and carry it into a creamy, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Over half of voters pick summer, with spring next; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it clearly feminine. Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010 and Azurēe Soleil have a close profile.

Imitation Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Imitation Woman is a fresh, floral and green women's perfume built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. It opens on a floral bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the heart, aldehydes, liquorice and blackcurrant bud push it towards green and lightly fruity. The base of patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood leaves a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind, and favour leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Bois 1920 Elite III and Basile Basile Femme (2002) have a close profile.

This Is Her! Undressed

7.3

Zadig & Voltaire · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! Undressed is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral line with sweet, powdery and creamy tones. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter sits in the background. Daily wear, leisure and work are the settings it leans towards. Over half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top opens with ginger and orange blossom: ginger adds a light spice, orange blossom a floral freshness. The heart brings ylang-ylang and salty skin. In the base, sandalwood and musk close it with a woody, creamy warmth. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

Olympēa Solar

7.9

Rabanne · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Solar is a sweet, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, tiaré and orange blossom. The notes read as a single whole rather than a sequence. The white flowers pick up a fruity brightness from bitter orange, mandarin orange zest and pot marigold, while benzoin adds a gourmand sweetness and a soft, creamy feel. Oakmoss and fir balsam stay in the background as dry touches that keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and night out also get votes. It reads clearly feminine.

Rumeur (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lanvin · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Rumeur is a fresh, powdery floral for women built on magnolia, jasmine and rose softened by plum and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, and the heart gathers jasmine, rose, plum, orange blossom and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. Musk, amber and patchouli set it on a woody, chypre base, while the powdery side stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring, fall and summer, and towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. Fragonard Émilie and Chloé Chloé (2007) have a close profile.

Brit Rhythm for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, pink pepper and neroli, moving into iris and orange blossom over a base of vetiver and musk: a fresh, floral and woody fragrance for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out score lower. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with lavender, pink pepper and neroli. In the heart, iris, blackberry leaf and orange blossom add a powdery, creamy floral softness. The base of vetiver, musk and woody notes closes it with a sweet, slightly synthetic woodiness.

Theorema (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Fendi · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Theorema Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, pepper, citrus fruits and cardamom side by side. Towards the heart, carnation, cinnamon and rose carry a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin, patchouli and amber come forward, leaving a powdery, resinous, woody finish. Moschino Moschino and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Gucci Eau de Parfum

8.2

Gucci · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gucci Eau de Parfum opens with orange blossom and heliotrope and settles into cedar, frankincense, vanilla and leather, a floral, spicy and woody women's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It begins with orange blossom and heliotrope, floral and sweet. In the heart, thyme, iris and caraway bring a spicy, powdery, earthy note. The base rests on cedar, sandalwood and frankincense, woody and smoky, with vanilla and musk softening the sweetness and leather leaving a leathery trace.

Antidote (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Antidote Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit into the warmth of tonka bean, amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and mint, bright and lightly spiced. At the heart, nutmeg, lavender, orange blossom and violet add a floral, powdery layer. Tonka bean, amber, sandalwood and leather then settle it into a sweet, woody softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine.

Green Butterfly

8.0

Byron Parfums · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Byron Parfums Green Butterfly is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets orris, jasmine and vanilla in a green floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with orris absolute, citrus fruits and orange blossom softened by chocolate. The heart brings jasmine, suede and vanilla forward, with aldehydes and white musk keeping it clean and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settle the gourmand sweetness onto a woody base. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Amouage Lilac Love have a close profile.

Queen of Life

7.2

La Rive · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Queen of Life is a feminine perfume that sets floral and fruity notes over a sweet, gourmand warmth with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and evening get almost equal weight, and most voters read it as feminine. Pear and blackcurrant make up a fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean turns the scent sweet and gourmand, with patchouli tempering that sweetness slightly. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Touch of Woman

7.4

La Rive · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Touch of Woman is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. It opens with pink pepper, pear and orange blossom, with jasmine, coffee, liquorice and bitter almond at the heart. The base holds cashmere wood, vanilla, patchouli and cedar. The gourmand and powdery side dominates, drying down creamy and sweet. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Jo Adams Sexy Nerd have a close profile.

Invictus Intense

7.0

Rabanne · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a sweet, spicy and woody base, working from everyday wear through to nights out. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring and autumn get the most votes as seasons, with winter close behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions picked most often. Most voters call its character masculine and modern. Amber, ambergris and woody notes build the body, while black pepper adds a spicy edge. Orange blossom and malt soften it with sweetness. The aquatic and fruity accords keep it lively rather than heavy. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz have a close profile.

Cuir mauresque

7.7

Serge Lutens · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque is a spicy, leathery unisex scent built on cinnamon, cumin and clove, warmed by amber and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. A sweet, resinous warmth leads. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add spice, while frankincense, myrrh and styrax settle it onto a smoky, resinous base. Cedar and oud give it a woody frame, musk and civet add an animal depth, and orange blossom brings a soft floral touch.

Amber Malaki

7.9

Chopard · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Amber Malaki is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. A few wear it in spring, while summer is rarely chosen. It opens with frankincense and orange blossom, and amber and papyrus form the heart. Cistus and Bourbon vanilla settle at the base, leaving a spicy, woody, slightly smoky sweetness. Serge Lutens Ambre sultan and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Secret Obsession

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Secret Obsession is a sweet, floral scent for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, mace and rose, then moves into a heart of jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose. Cashmere wood, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a sweet, woody, powdery oriental warmth at the base, with fruity and spicy touches in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and Boucheron 2012 have a close profile.

Jump Up and Kiss Me Ecstatic

8.3

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Ecstatic is a floral, sweet scent classed as feminine, and it leans towards evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and most voters read its character as feminine. The top opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bitter orange. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose form a floral core, while cocoa leaf and opium pull it towards a spicy, creamy tone. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood leaves it sweet, powdery and woody.

Coriandre (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Jean Couturier · 1973

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jean Couturier Coriandre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening with coriander and aldehydes and settling into a floral, woody scent. It starts bright, citrusy and lightly spicy, with coriander, aldehydes, orange blossom and angelica. The heart turns floral, with lily, rose, jasmine and iris. The base brings vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, giving it a dry, earthy chypre foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a quarter also read it as masculine. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Fleur du Mâle (2026)

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle (2026) is a fresh, floral men's fragrance built around petitgrain, orange blossom and coumarin. It opens with petitgrain, moves into fougère notes and orange blossom at the heart, and settles on a coumarin base that softens and sweetens it. The fresh, green start rests on a powdery, creamy foundation, with the fougère frame keeping the floral side in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business also getting votes. Voters mostly call it masculine, but a fair number read it as feminine. Fleur du Mâle and Goutal Les Colognes - Néroli have a close profile.

This Is Love! pour Lui

7.3

Zadig & Voltaire · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Love! pour Lui is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet men's fragrance built on bergamot, orange blossom and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot gives the scent a bright citrus freshness, orange blossom adds a soft, creamy floral note, and sandalwood sets a woody, powdery base. The fruity, sweet side is balanced by a touch of spice, so the overall impression is clean and modern. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Gucci Bamboo (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle have a close profile.