The Perfume Library

Manifesto L'Eclat

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Eclat pairs a fresh opening of neroli, bergamot and green tea with an orange blossom and jasmine heart, settling into a sweet, powdery floral on vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It suits daytime and evening alike, and voters clearly read it as feminine. The top has neroli, bergamot, blackcurrant bud and green tea for freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, freesia and rose form a rounded floral. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down creamy, with a light gourmand warmth. Zara Forbidden Pink and Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex scent built around linden blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright bergamot, orange and lemon. The heart is a floral bouquet of linden blossom, orange blossom, neroli, rose and ylang-ylang, with green and spicy touches behind it. The base of iris, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody softness with a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Vert de Fleur

7.7

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Vert de Fleur is a unisex scent that sets the green freshness of galbanum and bergamot against the sweet florals of orange blossom and jasmine sambac; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions chosen most. Slightly more voters call it feminine, but a good number say masculine, so it sits close to the middle. It opens with bergamot, neroli, basil, hyacinth and galbanum, fresh and green. Orris butter, orange blossom, rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft, sweet floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lay down a woody, earthy, chypre-leaning base.

The Monarch

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand The Monarch is a fresh, woody chypre built around bergamot, juniper and oakmoss, described as a men's fragrance and best suited to spring and summer days. The citrus freshness comes from bergamot, lemon and lime, while juniper, thyme and lavender add a green, spicy edge. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli form a woody, earthy backbone, with amber and tonka bean softening the edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Most see it as masculine in character. Roja Parfums Oligarch and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Sport

5.8

Joop! · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity lightness and a gently sweet backdrop. It opens with the coolness of mint, ginger and bergamot, the ginger adding a spicy edge. In the heart, salty skin and orange blossom bring a soft, slightly watery floral note, and tonka bean sweetens and rounds off the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Nikos Sculpture Homme have a close profile.

Arizona (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Proenza Schouler · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Proenza Schouler Arizona Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent softened by a powdery, creamy touch, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some room for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Jasmine, orange blossom and white cactus blossom carry the floral side. Orris root adds a powdery note, while musk and cashmeran form a soft, creamy base. The solar note brings a warm brightness, and a sweet, fruity edge keeps the whole thing light. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Prada Candy Kiss have a close profile.

Pure Poison Elixir

8.0

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Pure Poison Elixir is a floral, gourmand women's scent in which jasmine and orange blossom are sweetened by vanilla, almond and cocoa bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain and green mandarin orange for a fresh start. The heart is jasmine and orange blossom, giving it a floral core. The base of vanilla, almond, cocoa bean and sandalwood pulls it toward a sweet, powdery, oriental feel. Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar and Boucheron Parfums de Joaillier have a close profile.

Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent built around pear sorbet, neroli and orange blossom, suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Citrus and aquatic accents give it a bright, lightly fruity feel. The top carries pear sorbet, petitgrain and neroli. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ginger and cyclamen bring the floral side. The base of blond woods, vanilla and musk dries down woody and mildly sweet. Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 and Versace Yellow Diamond have a close profile.

Zara Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer. It opens with pepper, lavender, lemon and green notes, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cool, clean feel. Jasmine, cardamom and orange blossom soften that freshness in the heart. The base of vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood leaves a sweet, woody floor underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, while evening and night-out use are rare. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Vision Sport and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Shiyaaka Sky

7.9

Khadlaj · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in summer and spring, mainly for daily use, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most see it as masculine, though some read it as feminine, so it isn't strictly one-sided. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly, with vervain alongside. In the heart, geranium, neroli, green notes and orange blossom add a floral, green touch. The base of ambroxan, sandalwood, vetiver and musk settles it into a creamy, soft finish.

Imperial Emerald (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, suited to evenings and the milder seasons of spring and fall. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, while iris adds a soft, powdery touch. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, night-blooming jasmine absolute and rose absolute lead. The base of vanilla, white amber and benzoin sweetens it and dries down into a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Ojar Kashmir Print and Roja Parfums Enigma Essence de Parfum have a close profile.

Florence

6.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Florence is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with blackcurrant and mandarin orange, a bright fruity start. In the heart, grapefruit, orange blossom and hibiscus seed bring out the floral side. Musk, patchouli and amber then sweeten the base, adding a woody, oriental and slightly gourmand warmth, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. Jaguar Excellence and Judith Williams Oriental Mandarin have a close profile.

Nude (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Rihanna · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Rihanna Nude Eau de Parfum is a feminine, modern scent that leans towards spring and autumn, leisure time and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring and autumn, for casual and daily use; its feminine side dominates, though a good share also call it modern. It opens with guava, mandarin orange and pear, fresh and fruity. Orange blossom, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla orchid and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, lightly woody finish. Fresh and gourmand accords sit side by side, with a synthetic edge. Swiss Cashmere Snow Angel and Robert Piguet Petit Fracas have a close profile.

Bubble Forever

7.4

Montale · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Montale Bubble Forever is a feminine citrus-and-gourmand scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian lemon and grapefruit against the sweetness of toffee and vanilla. Most voters place Bubble Forever in spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing it for nights out or the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with a smaller group calling it modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, grapefruit, neroli and Williams pear, fresh and fruity. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, rose, cinnamon and orange blossom add a soft floral layer. The base of toffee, amber, musk and vanilla leaves it creamy and sweet. Jennifer Lopez Glow and Federico Mahora FM 353 have a close profile.

Birth of Venus

7.8

Argos · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Argos Birth of Venus is a unisex fragrance that sets the sweetness of peach and raspberry on a floral, powdery and creamy base. The top notes of peach, grapefruit and bergamot open bright and fruity, while orange blossom and lavender soften the start. In the heart, narcissus, rose, jasmine sambac, iris and violet set the floral tone, and chocolate and raspberry add sweetness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leaves a warm, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Honoré Payan Fleuri and Boadicea the Victorious Heroine have a close profile.

Number One Intense

8.0

Nicolaï

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Number One Intense is a chypre for women that carries a fresh, green opening of bergamot, acacia and galbanum through a floral heart of rose and tuberose into oakmoss and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and galbanum, green and bright, softened by sweet acacia. The heart gathers orange blossom, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang into a full floral, with orris butter adding a powdery edge. The base of musk, sandalwood, animalic notes and oakmoss settles it on a woody, chypre footing. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Blue and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Courtesan

7.3

Worth · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Worth Courtesan is a floral, sweet gourmand with a warm, spiced character, aimed at women and best suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, clove, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spiced, fruity feel. Magnolia, jasmine and rose lead the heart. The base turns sweet with dark chocolate, cocoa, caramel and vanilla, softened by sandalwood and amber. Its profile is close to Mon Amour and Femme de Montblanc.

Dark Mystery

7.3

Câline · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Câline Dark Mystery opens on pink pepper and bergamot, then softens with orange blossom, cashmere wood and tonka bean; it is a men's scent that leans towards everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy from bergamot and pink pepper. Orange blossom adds a floral, fruity softness in the heart, and cashmere wood and tonka bean pull the base towards woody, sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic edge. Zara Kilsbergen and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia have a close profile.

Perfect Elixir

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir is a sweet, creamy floral-gourmand that leans towards fall and winter days and reads as feminine. The top opens with rhubarb, honey and plum, so the fruity sweetness comes first. In the heart, amber and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of resins, patchouli and vanilla settles the scent into a warm, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; leisure and daily wear lead, followed by evenings out. It is seen as feminine and modern. Rabanne Lady Million Empire and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal have a close profile.

Sevilla

7.8

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Contes de Parfums Sevilla is a fresh, citrusy floral with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. Bergamot, white tea and linen give the opening a clean, airy feel. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and orange blossom take over, and the scent turns softly floral and creamy. Musk, cashmere wood and white cedarwood leave a calm, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and favour daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine is the leading character vote, though it is a unisex fragrance. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Kaloo Blue have a close profile.

No. 1

8.1

Pierre de Velay · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 1 is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; office and daily wear get fewer votes. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. A bergamot opening gives way to a heart of Grasse jasmine, orange blossom and May rose. In the base, leather, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and oud build a resinous, woody, leathery warmth, with a powdery, oriental edge. Pierre de Velay No. 1 has a close profile to Roja Parfums Aoud and Roja Parfums Amber.

Shirin David - created by the community

5.8

Shirin David · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shirin David - created by the community is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a powdery, creamy and modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer has few takers. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions; half of the voters call its character feminine, and most of the rest find it modern. It opens with cherry, peach, mandarin orange and pink pepper for a fruity brightness, while jasmine and orange blossom support the floral side. The heart holds Rosa centifolia, white musk and white blossoms. In the base, caramel and praliné push the sweetness forward and woody notes balance it. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Kappa White have a close profile.

Black / Pure Black

7.4

Mandarina Duck · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mandarina Duck Black / Pure Black is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a warm, vanilla-woody base. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and Indian pepper; orange blossom, tonka bean and tiaré add a soft sweetness in the heart. Atlas cedar, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a woody, powdery base. The overall impression moves between fresh, fruity and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. Mandarina Duck Black Extreme and Otto Kern Signature Man have a close profile.

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.