The Perfume Library

Jubilation XXV Man

8.4

Amouage · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man is a resinous, smoky fragrance in which orange, clove and cinnamon meet honey, setting a fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody base. It opens with orange, blackberry and coriander giving a fruity brightness, while frankincense and labdanum slip resin underneath. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and honey build a sweet spiciness; the base of oud, myrrh and patchouli leaves a smoky, woody depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a classic side as well. Killer Oud Jubilant and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Eternal Oud

7.8

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet, gourmand character with a base of oud, amber and vanilla. 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 masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Plum and grapefruit open it, with heliotrope and orchid in the heart. The base is led by oud, amber, vanilla and benzoin, while tonka bean and labdanum give it a sweet, resinous body. It reads woody, spicy and creamy, with a warm feel.

Il Capriccio del Maestro

8.7

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent with a warm, woody vanilla core, suited to cooler-season evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is unisex, though more votes lean masculine. It opens with cinnamon, rum and spicy notes, softened by orchid. The heart turns sweeter with tobacco, honey and tonka bean, and the base settles into a creamy, woody ground of vanilla, labdanum and patchouli. Soma Parfums Halcyon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Yara / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lattafa · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara / يارا Eau de Parfum opens with orchid, heliotrope and tangerine and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and musk, a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand scent. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some use at the office too. Most see it as feminine, though it also reads as modern. The scent starts with a fruity, floral opening of tangerine, orchid and heliotrope. In the heart, gourmand and tropical notes add sweetness, and in the dry-down vanilla, sandalwood and musk give it a creamy, powdery base. A slightly synthetic sheen lingers in the background. Riiffs Shanaya and Ayat Envy / حسد have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Vanille West Indies

8.3

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, carrying vanilla in both the top and the base, with orchid and caramel alongside. It opens with orchid and vanilla together, and in the heart vanilla blossom pushes it toward a floral, powdery side. The base settles into caramel and vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent. The powdery touch keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It leans toward leisure time and evenings, and most see it as feminine. Mazzolari Vaniglia and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Delphinus

8.1

Creed · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Creed Delphinus is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against floral and woody tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, black pepper, pink pepper and almond, a spicy and slightly dry start. In the heart, orris butter, orchid and heliotrope push it toward a powdery, floral side. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness at the base, while amberwood, patchouli and leathery notes give it a woody, leathery footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans toward evenings and nights out, and leisure wear is common too. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level. Scentiments Delphin and Lalique Satine have a close profile.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Maroussia (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 1992

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot, with orange blossom alongside. At the heart, tuberose, rose and jasmine lead, while heliotrope and ylang-ylang soften the floral texture. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and civet leave a sweet, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a share also find it classic.

Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and white thyme, where spice and citrus shine together. The heart of lily, ylang-ylang and orchid builds a floral core. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and rosewood settle it into a gourmand, powdery and woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Most people read it as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Love Generation Rock and El Nabil Musc Secret have a close profile.

Nuit et Confidences

8.0

Goutal · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Nuit et Confidences is a floral, gourmand scent that sets bright Italian bergamot and mandarin over orchid, frankincense and black pepper, and settles into creamy vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with a bright citrus lift from Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange. In the heart, orchid, frankincense and Madagascan black pepper add a spicy, faintly smoky edge to the floral core. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean turns it powdery, creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Aerin Tangier Vanille and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Amarige (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette is a dense floral for women, with tuberose, gardenia and jasmine set over peach and mandarin orange. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and neroli, a fruity brightness. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and rose lead, while carnation and cassia add a light spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. The character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Rochas Alchimie have a close profile.

CK In2U for Her

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK In2U for Her is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet floral that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and redcurrant leaf keep the opening bright and fruity. Cactus and orchid add a soft floral heart. In the base, ambergris, vanilla and red cedar sweeten the scent and set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Rochas Girl and Hugo Boss Boss Orange (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Happy (Perfume)

6.6

Clinique · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clinique Happy is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening with bergamot, grapefruit and laurel and settling into jasmine and orchid. The opening is bright and slightly green, built on bergamot, grapefruit, laurel and mandarin. In the heart, jasmine, orchid and boysenberry blossom push it towards a floral, lightly fruity character. The base leans on lily, magnolia and mimosa, so the whole stays fresh and sweet, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Half of the voters read it as feminine. DKNY Be Delicious and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

By Night (White)

8.0

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte By Night (White) is a feminine scent that sets bright citrus against a powdery, creamy and sweet floral heart. It opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and petitgrain, while coriander seed and black pepper add a light spicy edge. At the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine absolute lead, with violet and orchid softening the florals. The base turns gourmand and sweet through vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean, with white musk and sandalwood adding a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, and no season clearly dominates, though fall sits slightly ahead. Leisure, evening and daily wear are chosen about equally. Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

44 Gerrard Street

8.0

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with eucalyptus, ginger and lemon, bringing coolness and a light spice. In the heart, orchid, jasmine absolute and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, amber and cashmere wood dries down woody and gently sweet, with green and fruity touches rounding off the freshness.

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

7.7

Jo Malone · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a women's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of ginger and black cardamom against a floral heart and a black amber base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, leisure and daily wear get almost equal support. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with black cardamom, pink pepper and ginger, which give a spicy lift. The heart of jasmine, rose, orchid and water lily turns floral and creamy. In the base, frankincense, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and black amber settle into a resinous, smoky, sweet warmth.

Lovely (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent: fresh and floral, with a light sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted find it feminine. Lavender, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open it with a clean, fruity freshness. In the heart, bunch-flowered narcissus and orchid carry the floral side while patchouli stays in the background. Cedarwood, white amber and musk leave a woody, powdery and soft trail at the base.

Opus 1144

7.9

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 is a unisex oriental that sets the brightness of elemi resin, mandarin and lemon against the creamy warmth of sandalwood, vanilla and ambergris. It opens with elemi resin and mandarin, while jasmine softens the citrus with a floral touch. In the heart, orchid, iris, benzoin and cashmere wood build a powdery, creamy bed. The base of sandalwood, leather, white musk and vanilla leaves a sweet, woody warmth, with the spicy, resinous side felt beneath it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet a fair share call it masculine. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Sun Moon Stars (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars Eau de Toilette is a floral-fruity women's fragrance in which rose, peach and pineapple give way to jasmine and orange blossom, then settle into warm vanilla and amber. It opens with rose, pineapple, peach and bergamot, a sweet, fruity brightness softened by freesia and water lily. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from jasmine, orange blossom and orris root. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten the scent and finish it with a woody, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out, with a place in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Boucheron Jaïpur and Revlon Charlie Red share a close profile.