The Perfume Library

Diesel · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Fuel for Life Spirit opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cinnamon, then settles into myrrh, labdanum and frankincense: a sweet, spicy fragrance for men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, and leisure wear comes up often too. It reads masculine and modern. The opening pairs the freshness of grapefruit and bergamot with the warmth of cinnamon. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and geranium add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. The base of myrrh, labdanum, frankincense and amberwood anchors it in a woody, oriental sweetness, with a fruity, gourmand edge throughout.

Mystique Bouquet

Afnan Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Mystique Bouquet is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance, sweet and floral at heart, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus brightness, while lychee and white peach add a soft fruity note. In the heart, peony and orange blossom bring out the floral side, with vetiver grounding it slightly. The base keeps things sweet with vanilla and musk, while ambroxan and oakmoss give that sweetness a clean, synthetic backdrop. 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. It reads feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Valaya (Eau de Parfum) and Afnan Perfumes La Fleur Bouquet have a close profile.

Bahia

Harry Lehmann

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Harry Lehmann Bahia is an oriental, woody unisex scent that pairs a floral and fruity body with a sweet, gourmand, spicy warmth. Pear, mandarin orange and orange carry the fruity side, while rose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom form the floral part. Vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it, and ginger with clove adds a spicy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and leisure wear; more voters find it feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Grès Ambre de Cabochard and Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Gold) have a close profile.

Majaĩna Sin

The Different Company · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Different Company Majaĩna Sin is a floral, gourmand unisex scent in which orange blossom, neroli and candied bitter orange melt into a sweet vanilla and tonka base. The top pairs orange blossom, neroli, bergamot and Madagascan ginger in a fresh, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, orchid, chestnut cream, cinnamon and maple syrup turn it creamy and powdery-sweet. Sandalwood, amber, musk, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean settle at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards evenings and leisure time. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Harry Lehmann Vanille and Carolina Herrera Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mûre et Musc Extrême

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mûre et Musc Extrême is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around French blackcurrant bud, blackberry and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a quiet skin scent nor a room-filling one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often as occasions. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with French blackcurrant bud, bergamot and petitgrain, which give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, orange blossom, blackberry and red berries add a sweet, powdery fruitiness. Patchouli, oakmoss and white musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, lightly spicy base.

La Chasse aux Papillons Extrême

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Extrême is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with citrus fruits, saffron and pink pepper, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, jasmine, linden blossom, tuberose and orange blossom turn it into a green, powdery floral bouquet. Vetiver, vanilla and beeswax soften the sweetness underneath, while ylang-ylang keeps the floral feel going. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Perfumer H Rain Cloud have a close profile.

Lettre de Pushkar (Eau de Parfum)

Ella K Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Ella K Parfums Lettre de Pushkar Eau de Parfum is a warm unisex scent that sets floral sweetness against spice and resin, with a clear gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is rarely chosen for summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is positioned as unisex. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron for a spicy warmth. In the heart, rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch while cypriol brings a resinous depth. Vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, and musk and vanilla sweeten it into a warm, powdery finish.

Calvin Klein Women (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Eucalyptus acorn sits in the top, orange blossom in the heart and Nootka cypress in the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with a light fruity and sweet side and a woody base staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro have a close profile.

Woman III (1986) (Eau de Toilette)

Jil Sander · 1986

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Woman III is a floral, green and spicy chypre with a classic, composed character, aimed at women. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also gets votes for daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, then classic. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, nutmeg and hyacinth, with pepper and coriander adding a spicy edge. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, softened by honey. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss gives a woody, earthy footing. Clinique Aromatics Elixir (Perfume) and Balmain Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tales of Amber

Goldfield & Banks · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goldfield & Banks Tales of Amber is a creamy unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spicy, resinous and woody depth. Cinnamon brings a spicy warmth, while orange blossom and iris add a powdery, creamy floral softness. Australian oud and New Zealand ambergris pull the balance toward the woody and resinous side, and the Ambre accord smooths the sweetness and carries it through. It reads as one whole rather than as separate layers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though business and daily wear still get a fair share. It leans somewhat masculine in the votes, yet a sizeable group finds it feminine.

FM The Perfume

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums FM The Perfume opens with bergamot, lemon and citron and settles into a warm, floral-spicy unisex scent built on amber, labdanum and sandalwood. The citrus top gives way to May rose, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom, softened by peach. The base adds vanilla, oakmoss, castoreum and frankincense, giving a sweet, powdery, smoky and leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine.

Métalys / Metallica

Guerlain · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Métalys / Metallica is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy, woody and oriental shades, a warm scent for women that suits evenings. Bergamot gives a bright first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, carnation and orange blossom form a floral core, with the carnation adding the spicy side. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and amber carry the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer lags behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and reads classic and feminine. It has been discontinued. Miller Harris Fleur Oriental and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amore Mio

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amore Mio is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, softened by spice, powder and a creamy feel; it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic side behind that. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, ylang-ylang, neroli, gardenia and Grasse jasmine build a floral garden. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cinnamon adds a sweet, spicy warmth, gathered on a creamy bed of musk and ambergris.

Contralto

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Contralto is a fresh, floral and spicy women's perfume that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, leisure and work, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call its character feminine, and some find it modern. Clove, pink pepper and orange blossom open it with a citrusy, spicy lift. Gaiac wood, juniper and chestnut form a woody heart, and Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla sweeten the base into a creamy warmth.

L'Interdit Elixir

Givenchy · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir is a floral, sweet gourmand: black cherry's fruity gloss meets the creamy warmth of vanilla and rum absolute, and it leans towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with black cherry and bitter almond, a fruity sweetness with a slight bitterness. In the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine form the floral veil, while oak wood lays a woody frame beneath them. The base of vanilla, davana and rum absolute dries down creamy, spicy and thoroughly sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, and office wear is rarely chosen. Most voters find it feminine, with a share calling it modern. Fragrance Du Bois Voyage à Paris and Lattafa Qimmah for Women have a close profile.

Cavort

Fragrance Du Bois · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Cavort is a unisex scent that carries a spicy opening of geranium, saffron and cinnamon into a floral heart of jasmine and rose absolute, then settles on warm patchouli and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer a small minority. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, saffron, cinnamon and davana give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose absolute, orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a floral, creamy softness. The base of Indian frankincense, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum closes it in a sweet, woody, oriental warmth.

Camélia K

Ella K Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ella K Parfums Camélia K is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice. It opens with dragon fruit, blood orange and ginger, which give it a bright, fruity and slightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Japanese camellia and orange blossom bring the floral side forward. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter close behind, and night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex perfume. Gucci Rush and La Rive Metaphor have a close profile.

Lince

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Lince is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity and sweet character in a powdery, creamy base. It opens fresh with grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and green tea, while star anise and absinth add a spicy edge. The heart is led by fig, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, with iris and orange blossom softening the florals into something powdery. In the base, vanilla, heliotrope and Indian sandalwood dry down into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best, and most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit and Boadicea the Victorious Heroine have a close profile.

Alhambra Oud

9.0

Ramón Monegal · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ramón Monegal Alhambra Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a smoky, resinous, leathery oud beneath a floral and sweet surface. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, yet reads modern and works as a unisex scent. It opens with Assam oud softened by apple and orange blossom, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose and jasmine lay a floral veil while the oud carries on underneath. The base of birch, ambroxan and oud turns woody, smoky and slightly animalic. The Woods Collection Royal Night and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Safari Extreme have a close profile.

****** d'Oscar (Eau de Toilette)

Oscar de la Renta · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta ****** d'Oscar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's floral that turns powdery and sweet as it settles; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright lift of Sicilian lemon and citron. The heart gathers Egyptian jasmine, Parma violet, iris, orange blossom and tuberose into a floral bouquet, with the powdery and fruity sides coming forward. In the base, vetiver, heliotrope, tonka bean, musk and amber soften and sweeten the scent, leaving a light gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Rancé 1795 Hélène (2010) and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Varensia White

Ulric de Varens · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Varensia White opens with apple, peach and neroli before moving into a floral heart of orange blossom and tuberose, a fresh, sweet scent for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It reads feminine, though some voters call it modern or classic. The first impression is fruity and bright, with apple and peach lifted by neroli. Orange blossom and tuberose give the heart a creamy, floral body. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean make it powdery and sweet. Giorgio Armani My Way Intense and Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi have a close profile.

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