The Perfume Library

Legacy

8.7

Maison Asrar · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Asrar Legacy is a fresh, citrusy and gently sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine in the votes but reads modern, and it sits comfortably on women too. The top is bergamot zest, pear and ginger, bright and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral note, balanced by woody notes. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens the scent and settles it into a warm finish.

Bijan Women (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Bijan · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bijan Women Eau de Toilette opens on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom, moves through Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine, and dries down on patchouli and sandalwood as a floral-oriental scent. The opening is floral and sweet, built on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and Persian jasmine come forward; the base of patchouli, sandalwood and Moroccan oakmoss settles into a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and spicy touches and a resinous warmth give it a classic oriental line. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine, and many call it classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut and Estēe Lauder Spellbound have a close profile.

212

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 pairs orange blossom, mandarin orange and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, freesia and rose, making a fresh women's scent suited to daytime. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most are daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, then moves into a green, floral heart of jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily. Musk and sandalwood in the base soften it and leave a lightly woody finish. Pascal Morabito My Diamond and Annayake Pour Elle have a close profile.

Golestan

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Golestan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon zest over orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. It opens with bergamot and lemon zest as a citrus lift, while cinnamon and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral warmth. The heart builds a full floral body from orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. In the base, vanilla leads, with woods, ambergris, patchouli and cistus giving it a resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It tilts somewhat feminine, but plenty of voters call it masculine. Roja Parfums Aoud and Xerjoff Esquel have a close profile.

MyQueen

7.1

Alexander McQueen · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Alexander McQueen MyQueen is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand and powdery touches and a woody base, made for women and now discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It suits daytime and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with violet and almond, sweet and powdery. In the heart, heliotrope, orange blossom and white musk add a soft floral warmth. Vetiver, patchouli and cedar settle underneath as a steady woody base.

Solo Ella (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Solo Ella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fruity floral for women, with a sweet, woody base underneath. It opens with pear, apple, bitter orange and peach, bright and juicy. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, Damask rose, green tea and violet, giving it a soft floral core. Amber, Virginia cedar and blond woods close it out, adding a gentle sweetness on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Bond No. 9 Dubai Indigo have a close profile.

Eau Sensuelle

7.3

Rochas · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau Sensuelle opens with orange, mango and bergamot and moves into orange blossom and jasmine, a light, fresh floral citrus made for women. The top notes are orange, mango and bergamot, so it starts as a bright, juicy citrus. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral layer. Musk and dried fruits in the base sweeten it and finish it with a powdery feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays light rather than loud. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work, daily wear and leisure. Most see it as feminine. Dior Grand Bal and La Rive Madame Isabelle have a close profile.

Silver Scent

7.0

Jacques Bogart · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Bogart Silver Scent is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy and woody backbone behind the bright start. The top holds orange blossom and lemon, and the heart brings cardamom, lavender, nutmeg and rosemary. In the base, teakwood, vetiver and tonka bean give it a woody footing, while lychee softens it with a fruity, sweet touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out, and it reads mainly masculine and modern. Cuba Silver and La Rive Steel Essence have a close profile.

Gardenia (Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Gardenia (Parfum) is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure, a night out and daily wear come first, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh with bergamot, and the heart builds a floral garden of jasmine, orange blossom, May rose, violet and mimosa. Green and fruity touches meet a light sweetness, while styrax, sandalwood and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody base. Fragonard Mimosa and Yves Saint Laurent Paris have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2019) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy L'Interdit is a fresh, floral women's scent with a powdery, creamy side, leaning towards spring and fall and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. Poppy gives the opening a light freshness, while tuberose and orange blossom carry the heart. Fruity and sweet accords soften the flowers, and patchouli and vetiver set a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, balanced between modern and classic. Dorin Les Jardins du Château and Givenchy Dahlia Divin (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Jasmin Kusamono

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Jasmin Kusamono is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Nashi pear, pink pepper and salty notes, then moves into orange blossom, lily of the valley and jasmine. Cedarwood, white musk and sandalwood soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet, with creamy and woody accords keeping the flowers smooth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Opus III

7.3

Amouage · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Opus III is a sweet, powdery floral set on a woody, resinous base with fresh and spicy touches, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with mimosa, carnation and thyme, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. The heart carries ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet and orange blossom. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and benzoin soften and sweeten it.

Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) (Parfum)

7.7

Oscar de la Renta · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oscar de la Renta Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) Parfum is a powdery floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose in the heart, with vanilla and myrrh giving the base a sweet, resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out. Voters see it as mainly feminine, then classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, basil and orange blossom, which add a spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a full floral body. The base carries the sweetness of vanilla and myrrh, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody, chypre depth. Lancaster Lancaster and Houbigant Raffinée have a similar profile.

Arabian Wood

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Arabian Wood is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet core down with spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, galbanum and lavender give the top a fresh edge, while Bulgarian rose and orange blossom start the floral side. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose absolute bring out the sweetness, and the base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and tonka bean settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it masculine. El Nabil Amber of Yemen and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Grand Bal

7.4

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Grand Bal is a fresh, floral women's perfume that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Bergamot brings a citrus brightness, while ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom turn it into a sweet, fruity bouquet. Sandalwood and musk run underneath, giving the scent a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and votes for daily wear, leisure, night out and business are spread almost evenly. It reads mostly feminine. Chloé SeeByChloé and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sandalwood (Cologne)

7.9

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Fresh · Floral · Green

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood is a cologne with a fresh, green and woody fougère character, classic in style and aimed at men. It opens with lavender, rosemary, geranium and liquidambar, while fern, orange blossom and carnation add a soft floral heart. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cistus sets down a woody, earthy and lightly spicy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally. More than half of voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Al Haramain Naeem have a close profile.

360° White for Men

7.7

Perry Ellis · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Perry Ellis 360° White for Men, a discontinued men's fragrance, is fresh and lightly sweet, and leans towards spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear. It opens with cardamom, lime and bergamot, fresh and slightly spicy. In the heart, orris root, orange blossom and lily of the valley add a soft, floral, powdery touch. Tonka bean, vanilla, white musk and cedar settle it onto a creamy, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine and pick spring and fall, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with evenings also common. Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached and La Rive Her Choice have a close profile.

Kajal Homme

7.8

Kajal · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kajal Homme is a fresh citrus fragrance set on a sweet, spicy, woody-oriental base, and it is read as masculine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. Leisure and evening wear lead, though business and daily use also get votes. Most people find it masculine. Red grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackcurrant open bright and fruity. Cardamom and gaiac wood bring a spicy, woody heart, softened by orange blossom and cashmeran. The base of patchouli, oud, vanilla and tonka bean turns sweeter and warmer, settling into an oriental feel.

Cologne

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, floral touch that suits easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor fades fast. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads open to both. It opens with blood orange, mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot, lifted by curly mint into a bright citrus burst. Jasmine, magnolia and orange blossom soften that freshness with flowers at the heart. Patchouli, musk and cedarwood leave a light woody base. Bon Parfumeur 001 Fleur d'Oranger Petit Grain Bergamote and Penhaligon's Luna share a close profile.

Light Blue Forever

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while few choose it for a night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Granny Smith apple and Calabrian lemon give it a cool, fruity start. The heart holds white blossoms and orange blossom, with an aquatic, lightly sweet floral feel. White musk, cashmere wood and Virginia cedar leave a clean, soft woodiness underneath. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense and Mancera So Blue have a close profile.

Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme

8.0

Kilian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme is a fresh, floral scent that settles into a sweet, creamy base, made for women and wearing most easily in spring. The top pairs orange blossom with May rose, while the heart of Egyptian jasmine sambac, tuberose and narcissus deepens the floral side. Milk and caramel in the base sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! and Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival have a close profile.

Akowa

7.1

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Akowa pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and orange blossom with the sweet warmth of cocoa, amber and vanilla, in a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often. It is voted masculine more than anything else, with classic in second place. It opens citrusy and floral with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, fig leaf adds a green edge and cocoa turns the scent sweeter. The base of amber, vetiver, patchouli, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky finish. Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur and Nu Parfums Bronze Age Homme have a close profile.

Palazzo (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Fendi · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Palazzo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets bright citrus against the sweet, powdery warmth of rose and white flowers; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are also voted. Most voters call it feminine, and a smaller group sees it as classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper open it bright and lightly spiced. The heart centres on Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and jasmine. In the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody, oriental warmth, with fruity sweetness and a powdery softness left behind.

Drôle de Rose

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Drôle de Rose is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy feel, a lightly sweet take on rose made for women. It opens with orange blossom, rosebud and aniseed, then moves into a powdery floral heart of violet, iris and rose. Almond, honey and suede in the base soften it, leaving a creamy, slightly sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time best. It reads clearly feminine. It has been discontinued. Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo and Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur have a close profile.