The Perfume Library

Rumba (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Balenciaga · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Rumba Eau de Toilette pairs peach and plum with orchid, magnolia, tuberose and jasmine for a sweet, powdery feminine scent; it has been discontinued. It opens on peach, plum and mirabelle plum, giving a fruity sweetness. The heart builds a floral body from orchid, magnolia, tuberose and jasmine. In the base, moss, leather, vanilla and amber turn it woody, spicy and slightly animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and M. Micallef Note Poudrée have a close profile.

Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Boucheron Jaïpur Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that opens with fresh fruit and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral bouquet; it has been discontinued. Plum, pineapple, apricot and peach give a lively fruity opening, with freesia leading into the florals. The heart is led by peony, jasmine, rose and orchid, while orris root adds a soft powdery touch. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and close on a warm, oriental-woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Half of the character votes call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Le Roy Soleil (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Salvador Dali · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple through a jasmine and rose heart to a warm vanilla and amber base; it has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple give a bright, juicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy warmth. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Incredible Me

6.1

Escada · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Escada Incredible Me is a powdery feminine fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, while summer gets a smaller share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. Clementine gives a bright fruity opening, and orchid and peony add a soft floral heart. The base turns gourmand with mascarpone, biscuit, chocolate and coffee. The overall impression is a powdery sweetness with a synthetic edge. Escada Desire Me and Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

eo01

7.5

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke eo01 is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with apricot, tangerine and cardamom and turns sweeter towards vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with apricot, tangerine, blood orange and cardamom, a bright, fruity and spicy start. In the heart, orchid and iris add a soft, powdery floral note. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and tonka bean leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Versace pour Femme

6.6

Versace · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versace pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity sides and a soft, powdery sweetness, and it reads as a perfume for women. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters also call its character feminine. The top opens with guava, blackcurrant, wisteria and lilac, giving a fruity, floral freshness. In the heart, lotus, jasmine and orchid soften the floral side. The base settles on cashmere wood, musk, cedar and vetiver for a woody ground. Trussardi Delicate Rose and Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom have a close profile.

Corpi Caldi

7.4

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Torre of Tuscany Corpi Caldi is a feminine fragrance that sets fruity and floral notes on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and mint alongside blackberry, plum, peach, strawberry and cherry. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cedar sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with some votes for office and nights out. Feminine is the leading character vote. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Missoni Aria Missoni (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Girl

7.0

Rochas · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Girl is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that opens on blackcurrant, pink pepper and neroli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern. The fruity, citrus opening gives way to orange blossom, orchid and jasmine in the heart. Cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla form the base, adding a woody, sweet warmth. Jardin Bohème Épisode Romantique and Naomi Campbell Bohemian Garden have a close profile.

Rêve d'Anthala

7.1

Evody · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Evody Rêve d'Anthala is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain and sweetens into jasmine, orchid and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Mandarin orange and petitgrain give a fruity, slightly bitter opening. In the heart, orchid and jasmine add a soft floral note. Siam benzoin, vanilla and amberwood settle it onto a powdery, sweet and woody base. Ulric de Varens Varens Original - French Sweets and ID Parfums Siam Flamboyant have a close profile.

Circus Fantasy

6.5

Britney Spears · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Circus Fantasy is a bright, youthful women's fragrance that pairs apricot blossom and raspberry with watery peony and water lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot blossom and raspberry, a fresh, citrusy fruitiness. Peony, water lily and orchid then bring a soft, lightly aquatic floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla and sweets turn it gourmand, so the overall impression is fresh yet sugary, with a glossy, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, though many also call it modern. Lattafa Mayar and Davidoff Cool Water Woman have a close profile.

Temptation by Lola

8.1

Anima Aromatics · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Anima Aromatics Temptation by Lola is a floral, gourmand women's scent that sets jasmine and orchid against the sweetness of tonka bean and caramel. Jasmine and orchid open it with a floral lift. In the heart, tonka bean and caramel take over and sweeten it, adding a creamy, powdery softness. In the base, patchouli, ambergris, musk and woods hold that sweetness on a warm, earthy footing, with a spicy edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and night out also gets votes. Most voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Câline Vanille No. 25 and Nihan Hypnotique have a close profile.

Moon Carnival

6.8

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for daily wear and leisure time. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is labelled unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, passion fruit and pink freesia, a fresh and fruity start. Tuberose, orchid and gardenia make up the floral heart. In the base, marshmallow and tonka bean turn it creamy and sweet, while vetiver keeps that sweetness in check. Anomalia Sabrage and Montale Sweet Flowers have a close profile.

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

Présence d'Une Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Présence d'Une Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and pepper and settles into a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top pairs mandarin orange with pepper, so citrus freshness comes with a spicy edge. Cyclamen and orchid soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli take over, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Atheeri / أثيري

7.9

Lattafa · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Atheeri / أثيري is a fresh, sweet floral built around passion flower, jasmine and vanilla, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens with passion flower and dew drop, then moves into jasmine and orchid at the heart. Amberwood and vanilla sit underneath, turning the floral core creamy and powdery-sweet. The overall feel is fresh and fruity, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern character as well. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Rose Passion and Hoermanseder Mitte Garden have a close profile.

Pure

7.4

Alfred Sung · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alfred Sung Pure is a fresh, citrusy and powdery women's fragrance built around tangerine, lily and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure are favoured equally, and most votes read it as feminine. It opens with tangerine alongside woods and orchid, then lily and peony bring a soft floral heart that amber sweetens. The base of musk, sandalwood and a touch of cinnamon spice settles into a creamy, powdery finish. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Cocaïne

7.0

Franck Boclet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Franck Boclet Cocaïne is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs pink pepper, caramel and tobacco with a floral heart of lily, orchid and tuberose over a vanilla base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evenings and nights out lead, though daytime wear has its place too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it moves comfortably in either direction. It opens with pink pepper and bitter orange giving caramel and tobacco a spicy edge. The heart brings a creamy floral note through lily, orchid and tuberose. Monoï, vanilla and patchouli then turn that into a sweet, woody warmth underneath. Synthetic and gourmand tones shape the overall feel.

Golden Nectar

6.9

Nest · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nest Golden Nectar is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, where fruity and gourmand tones are softened by a creamy, powdery base. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. The scent reads sweet and creamy throughout. Orchid carries the floral side, while vanilla and amber add a warm, gourmand note. Musk and suede wrap that sweetness in a powdery softness. Lattafa Yara and Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy have a close profile.

Sapphire Blue / Rock 'n' Rouge

7.6

The House of Oud · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Sapphire Blue / Rock 'n' Rouge is a sweet, floral and gourmand unisex fragrance built around tangerine, almond and tonka bean. It opens with tangerine, spices, bay rum and almond: a fruity brightness warmed by spice, with the almond adding sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean, orchid and jasmine bring a creamy, floral softness. The base of musk, jasmine and vanilla dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time and the workday. Over half of voters find it feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Gritti White Almond have a close profile.

Fleur Noire

6.3

LPDO

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LPDO Fleur Noire is a powdery, creamy floral that is also sweet, fruity and woody; it is sold as unisex but most voters read it as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, though spring has a following too. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, with leisure use close behind. Nearly half of voters call it feminine. It opens with black gardenia, mandarin orange and bergamot, a citrus brightness that gives way to flowers. In the heart, orchid, jasmine and ylang-ylang dominate, with lotus wood adding a soft woody touch. The base of sandalwood, frankincense, vanilla and patchouli settles into a sweeter, creamier finish.

Shanghai 1930

7.3

Astrophil & Stella · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Astrophil & Stella Shanghai 1930 is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and green character, rounded out by sweet and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Green tea, bergamot and violet leaf give the top its freshness, while cinnamon adds spice and mango and plum bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, champaca, jasmine sambac, tuberose and magnolia form a full floral bouquet. It settles into a softer, sweeter base of myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Cheirosa '48 / Bikini Season

7.2

Sol de Janeiro · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '48 / Bikini Season is a fruity, sweet women's scent that suits summer and spring days. Coconut water and guava nectar open juicy and cooling; lemon, wild iris and orchid then add a citrus freshness and a light floral edge to the sweetness. The dry-down turns creamy and gourmand with vanilla and pink musk. Overall it reads as a sweet, somewhat synthetic fruit blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine, with a modern side too. Sttes Brazilian Perfume Tropical Juicy 408# and Somens Éclair have a close profile.

Sculpture (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Nikos · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nikos Sculpture Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that leans towards easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The top opens fresh and fruity with freesia, peach, lemon and bergamot, while green notes and tarragon keep it crisp. The heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris gives a floral, slightly powdery body. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Baiser Fou

7.4

Cartier · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green