The Perfume Library

So Pretty (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Cartier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Cartier So Pretty Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that works across all four seasons but sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine and classic; it is picked mainly for night out and evening, with daily and business wear further behind. Seasonal votes lean slightly towards fall and spring, yet summer and winter still draw a real share. The top is peach, neroli and bergamot, with mandarin orange and blackberry adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine build a powdery, floral body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a green, woody chypre feel. Cartier Must de Cartier II and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Aoud Orchid

7.6

Mancera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Aoud Orchid is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that sets patchouli and orchid over peach, coconut and mandarin orange, and rests on vanilla and amber. It opens with a fruity sweetness from peach, coconut and mandarin orange. In the heart, patchouli and orchid bring the floral side forward, and the base of woody notes, vanilla, white musk and amber turns it creamy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. MAD Parfumeur New York Night and Chloé Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense have a close profile.

Charlie Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Revlon · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Revlon Charlie Red Eau de Toilette is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, spicy and powdery side, and a clearly feminine character. The top is built on orange blossom, plum, peach and blackcurrant, which give it a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and rose fill out the floral body. The base of honey, musk, amber and sandalwood softens and sweetens it, leaving a woody, oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. More than half of voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Byblos (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Byblos · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos by Byblos is a fresh, green fragrance for women that opens on fruity citrus notes of mandarin orange, pineapple and peach before moving into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is led by mandarin orange, pineapple, peach and grapefruit, with bergamot and blackcurrant adding a tart edge to the fruit. In the heart, gardenia, iris, rose and ylang-ylang form a rounded floral core, and musk, vetiver and pepper settle the base into a green, lightly spicy finish. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and mildly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and nights out the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Amours du Taj Mahal and Charles Jourdan Individuelle have a close profile.

Concrete Rain

7.2

AllSaints · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

AllSaints Concrete Rain is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall trails behind, and winter gets very few votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both. Byredo Super Cedar and Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura have a close profile. It opens with rain accord and black lily, fresh, aquatic and a little green. In the heart, orchid and orris concrete add a soft floral note. The base of musk, cashmere wood and black cottonwood settles into a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic tones in the background.

Orange Blossom

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn comes well behind, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top opens bright with citron, bergamot and neroli, while cardamom absolute and pink pepper add a light spice. At the heart, orange absolute, jasmine, tuberose and peach blossom lead. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and white musk softens everything into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Series 5: Sherbet - Rhubarb

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Series 5: Sherbet - Rhubarb is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets rhubarb and bergamot beside lychee and soft florals. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Rhubarb and bergamot give it a citrusy, slightly tart freshness, which lychee softens with fruity sweetness. Orchid and camellia add a green, floral note, while vanilla cream pulls it towards sweet, gourmand territory, with a faint spicy touch. Zara Orchid and Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara have a close profile.

Heat Rush

6.5

Beyoncé · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beyoncé Heat Rush is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Cherry, passion fruit sorbet and blood orange give it a bright, citrusy opening. In the heart, hibiscus, orchid and mango blossom add a floral sweetness. Teakwood, musk and amber soften that fruity sweetness at the base. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and slightly gourmand.

Hardkor

7.7

Coreterno · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Coreterno Hardkor is a smoky unisex scent that pairs sweet fruit with leather and oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top notes of grapefruit, mango, blueberry and passion fruit give it a fruity sweetness. Lily of the valley, jasmine and orchid add a soft floral heart. The base of frankincense, leather, patchouli, amber and oud sets a spicy, woody, smoky floor, which vanilla and white musk sweeten and soften. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a good share find it feminine, in keeping with its unisex label. Mancera Intense Red Tobacco and French Avenue Azzure Aoud have a close profile.

Vanilla Marble

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Vanilla Marble is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and it suits fall and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and the scent suits evenings, daily wear and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and the heart holds Indonesian patchouli, white fig, orchid and amber. Australian sandalwood, Siam benzoin, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla form the base. The floral, fruity side blends into a gourmand sweetness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background.

Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere

7.9

Philosophy · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere is a sweet, creamy feminine scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. Tangerine opens with a sweet brightness, and cashmere wood and orchid lead the heart. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften the base, while gourmand, powdery and woody accords wrap around the floral core. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads calm. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour leisure and daily wear. Most find it feminine. Lattafa Yara and Tokyomilk Tainted Love No. 62 have a close profile.

Casanova

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Casanova is a unisex scent that opens with orchid, jasmine and powder lifted by bergamot, then sweetens into vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. The top pairs orchid, jasmine, powder and bergamot for a fresh, floral, powdery start. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and leather add a spicy edge, softened by vanilla and myrrh. The base of vetiver, cedar, amber and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as in between. MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Casanova and Womo Black Powder have a close profile.

1872 Mandarin

8.8

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin is a unisex fragrance that softens fresh, fruity citrus with a floral heart and a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer. The top is bright with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and ginger, while coriander and basil add a light green edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and amber close it with a creamy, gently sweet woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it is unisex. It has been discontinued. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.

White Musk Libertine (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

The Body Shop · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Eau de Toilette is a light, feminine scent that leans towards spring and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Feminine and modern lead the character votes. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Snif Extra Whip have a close profile. Lokum and cream build a sweet, gourmand base, while orchid adds a soft floral touch and musk brings a powdery, creamy warmth. The fresh accord keeps that sweetness light rather than heavy.

Deep Dark Vanilla

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that darkens sweet vanilla with green, earthy and smoky shades. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between fall, winter and summer, with spring trailing behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions, and most voters call its character modern. It opens with pink pepper, orchid and cabreuva. In the heart, vine, vanilla orchid leaf and cypress root add a green edge. Patchouli, hay and vanilla absolute settle the sweetness onto a woody, resinous, leathery base. Astrophil & Stella In Extremis and Atelier Flou Hora Fugit have a close profile.

Bath & Beauty (1981)

7.9

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a powdery, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. No season dominates: fall leads slightly, with spring and summer close behind. Daily wear and the office are its main occasions. Bergamot, lemon and aldehydes open it brightly, softened by violet and fruity notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and honey, with coriander and carnation adding spice. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk form the base.

Michelle (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Balenciaga · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Michelle Eau de Toilette is a feminine floral chypre that moves from a green, fruity opening into rich flowers and a warm, mossy base; it has been discontinued. Coconut, peach and gardenia open alongside aldehydes and leaf green, fresh and sweet at once. At the heart, tuberose, jasmine and rose lead, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, moss, vanilla and musk settles into a woody, sweet, faintly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine and classic, with autumn and spring the favoured seasons, and evening and night out the occasions it suits best. It is also worn by day and at work, though evening is where it leans. Le Galion Megara and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.

R.S.V.P. (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Kenneth Cole · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole R.S.V.P. Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh, spicy opening of grapefruit, pepper and lavender through iris and cedar into vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit sharpened by pepper, softened by lavender. The heart of iris, cedar and orchid sets a floral, woody ground. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood, patchouli and sandalwood bring a woody, faintly oriental warmth, with a sweet, synthetic touch running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and place it in leisure, daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Lanoé No. 4 and Amouage Ciel Man share a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

K de Krizia (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Krizia · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Krizia K de Krizia (Eau de Toilette) is a green, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best, and voters read it as clearly feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. It reads as a classic women's scent. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, peach, neroli and aldehydes. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, tuberose, rose and iris. The base adds warmth through vanilla, sandalwood, musk and leather, with woody, leathery and resinous tones. Spicy, animal and chypre accords sit alongside. Ferré by Ferré and Complice have a close profile.

Anniversario

7.9

Pantheon · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pantheon Anniversario is a unisex fragrance that opens on sweet strawberry, blueberry and peach, moves through jasmine and rose, and settles on a warm base of vanilla and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it is worn anywhere from leisure to evening and nights out. Votes lean feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top holds strawberry, blueberry, peach, coconut and saffron, the saffron adding a light spice to the fruit. Jasmine, heliotrope, rose and orchid bring a soft floral heart. At the base, vanilla, sandalwood and white musk give a creamy warmth, while Thai oud and patchouli add woody depth against the sweetness.

Gianfranco Ferré (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 1984

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Eau de Toilette is a dense floral scent with green and spicy edges, made for women, classic in style and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it classic. It opens with hyacinth, tuberose, orange blossom and bergamot. The heart brings rose, carnation and orchid. In the base, sandalwood, amber and musk form a woody, resinous foundation. The floral character deepens with sweet, fruity and animalic touches. Chloé Chloé and Salvador Dali Dali have a close profile.

Nuit d'Orchidée

7.3

Yves Rocher · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sotto Voce

7.6

Laura Biagiotti · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and powdery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as feminine, and it leans slightly towards spring and autumn, with evenings and nights out the occasions it suits best. It opens with peach, plum and coriander for a fruity sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody touch. At the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, orchid and tuberose form a full floral bouquet. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and musk leaves it warm, powdery and sweet.