The Perfume Library

Mellow Yellow

7.5

Astrophil & Stella · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Astrophil & Stella Mellow Yellow is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less often for evenings or nights out. Winter is the least chosen season. On character, votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't settle on one side. It opens with green notes, orange and lemon. The heart of orris absolute, orange blossom absolute, carrot seed and clove adds a soft floral and spicy touch. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood, dry woods and white musk dry it down to a clean, woody finish.

English Major (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Sorce · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce English Major Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens a sweet, gourmand character with woody, powdery and creamy tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; leisure and daily wear lead, with evenings close behind. Voters mostly call it modern, then feminine. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Daydream and Phlur Cashmere Skin have a close profile. The scent is built on marshmallow sweetness. Sandalwood and orris absolute give it a woody, powdery base, while carrot seed and leaves add an earthy touch. Aged paper leaves a dry, slightly creamy air.

Iris Rose

7.4

E. Coudray · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

E. Coudray Iris Rose is a powdery floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, an easy fit for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters rate it equally suitable for daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and night out further behind. Most call its character feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with Bulgarian rose, violet leaf and orris absolute, fresh and powdery in feel. In the heart, orris butter, Bulgarian rose absolute and heliotrope make it creamier and softer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, blond woods, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Citizen X

7.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Citizen X is a men's fragrance that opens with mastic and white pepper in a fresh, spicy start, then settles into the powdery, resinous warmth of orris absolute and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Most voters find it masculine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with a citrus-fresh feel and the bite of white pepper. Orris absolute adds a powdery softness in the heart. As it dries, frankincense, musk and amberwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished edge. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé have a close profile.

Iris Bleu Gris

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Iris Bleu Gris is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a powdery, woody and earthy base. It wears at a moderate strength with good longevity, easy to carry through the day. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following too. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. On character, masculine edges ahead with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, lemon and green leaves, bright and airy. In the heart, orris absolute adds a powdery softness, with jasmine and vanilla sweetening it slightly. The base of vetiver, musk and tree moss leaves it dry, earthy and woody.

Viva La Juicy Rosé

7.4

Juicy Couture · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Rosé is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a light sweetness, young and feminine in character. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business use also common. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. About half of the voters read it as feminine, and a share also call it modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Williams pear, with jasmine adding an early floral touch. In the heart, white peony and jasmine sambac dominate, rounded out by Rosa centifolia absolute. In the base, ambrox, orris absolute and benzoin soften it into a faintly powdery, sweet finish. Aerin Fleur de Peony and Escada Cherry in Japan have a close profile.

The Iris Way

7.5

Astrophil & Stella · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Astrophil & Stella The Iris Way is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness suited to calm, easy daytime wear. The opening pairs elemi resin with lemon leaf for a bright, slightly green lift. In the heart, orris absolute sets a powdery floral tone while myrrh adds some depth. The base of vanilla, musk and amber turns the scent creamy, sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Lattafa Shahd and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

War and Peace

8.7

Areej Le Doré · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré War and Peace pairs Taif rose and Indian rose with orris absolute, Indian patchouli and civet, giving a floral, animalic unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for leisure. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, with classic next. It opens with Himalayan amber. The heart is led by the two roses, powdery orris and patchouli. The base of Indian oakmoss, civet, castoreum, ambergris, deer musk and Java vetiver adds an earthy, leathery, smoky depth, while the floral side is set against spicy, resinous and woody tones.

Fatale

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agent Provocateur Fatale is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear are also named. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, mango and Madagascan pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, gardenia and orris absolute build a powdery floral texture. The base turns gourmand and sweet with Spanish labdanum, chocolate, musk and vanilla orchid. Elizabeth Grant Graceful Angel and essence Kiss have a close profile.

Nuit Dorée

7.2

Abaco

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Abaco Nuit Dorée is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a smoky, leathery base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daytime wear, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Frankincense and orris absolute lead, giving a resinous, powdery opening. Patchouli forms the heart and carries the woody, earthy side. In the base, leather and honey take over: the leather brings dryness and smoke, while the honey sweetens and softens it. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Boucheron Oud de Carthage have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man In Black All Blacks Limited Edition

8.2

Bvlgari · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black All Blacks Limited Edition by Bvlgari opens on rum and tobacco, then deepens into leather and benzoin, a sweet, smoky men's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Over half of voters call it masculine or classic. It starts with rum and tobacco. Towards the heart, tuberose, leather and orris absolute take over, giving it a leathery, slightly powdery side. In the base, benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean keep it sweet, woody and gourmand, with spicy and oriental accords adding warmth. Bvlgari Man In Black and Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé have a close profile.

Iris Nobile Sublime

6.8

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Sublime is a feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, floral and gently sweet heart. Mandarin orange and neroli keep the opening fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, orris, rose and orange blossom build a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of acacia, birch, patchouli, cedar and musk adds a woody, slightly spicy depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across leisure, evening, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with gooseberry, neroli and violet leaf absolute. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Gooseberry and neroli give the top a citrusy, fruity lift, while violet leaf adds the green edge. In the heart, orris, rose and blackcurrant blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, fir balsam and sandalwood settles into an woody, earthy, slightly smoky finish.

Blanc de Courrèges

7.2

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Courrèges Blanc de Courrèges is a fresh, floral and powdery feminine scent that suits daily wear and spring best; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and they wear it mainly for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with lychee, iris and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Turkish rose, Grasse rose and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of white amber, white musk and patchouli leaves a creamy, woody trail. Annayake Tomo Her and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

Plumeria de Orris

7.6

Areej Le Doré · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Plumeria de Orris is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around orris absolute, frangipani absolute and apricot; it has been discontinued. It opens with orris, frangipani and apricot, a powdery, creamy floral softened by fruit. In the heart, vanilla, sandalwood and civet add warmth and an animal depth. The base of cedarwood, myrrh and vetiver lays down a woody, spicy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More call it feminine than masculine, though a good number read it as masculine. Profumum Roma Vanitas and Lubin epidOr (2017) have a close profile.

Belle de Paris

7.6

Fragonard · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Belle de Paris is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly spicy side, leaning towards spring and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with pear, green mandarin orange and neroli. In the heart, orris absolute, frankincense and violet add a powdery, softly spicy note. White cedar and musk dry it down to a clean, woody base. Heeley Iris de Nuit and Vyrao I am Verdant have a close profile.

Danger Eau

7.5

House of Fanatics · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Fanatics Danger Eau is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters choose it most for leisure, business and everyday wear; it leans slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are not far behind. The top opens with ozone, juniper berry and Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and aquatic. Kenyan freesia and orris absolute bring a soft floral note in the heart, while sandalwood lays a woody base. Amber, Sumatran benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the finish gently. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him and Jil Sander Pure have a close profile.

Bendelirious

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Bendelirious opens with cherry candy, champagne and grapefruit, then moves into a powdery orris and violet leaf heart; it is a sweet, fresh women's scent and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with night out close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. The opening pairs the sweetness of cherry candy with the freshness of champagne and grapefruit. In the heart, orris absolute, orris butter and violet leaf add a powdery, floral touch. The base of vetiver, musk, tonka bean absolute and leather balances the sugar with a leathery warmth. Overall it reads fruity, gourmand and slightly synthetic. Hugo Pure Purple and Technique Indiscrète Veloutine have a close profile.

Kryptonite

8.5

Khalil T. · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Khalil T. Kryptonite is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral core with a powdery, creamy and sweet softness. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. On character, feminine leads, though a fair share of voters call it masculine or modern. It opens with tonka bean and aldehydes, which give it a bright, clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, orris absolute and cedar carry the floral side over a powdery base. Indian sandalwood and almond settle underneath, leaving a creamy, gourmand sweetness.

gs03

7.2

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs03 opens with orange blossom absolute, neroli and juniper, a fresh, citrusy and floral scent made for women that still reads fairly gender-neutral. The top pairs orange blossom absolute, juniper, neroli, mandarin orange and pink pepper; the heart brings hedione, rose and orris absolute for a soft floral core. The base holds tonka bean, vetiver, moss and musk, with castoreum adding a faint animal depth. Green, spicy and synthetic touches set the freshness on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on character are almost evenly split between feminine and masculine, so people read it both ways.

Woods in Love / In the Wood for Love

7.1

Roos & Roos · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Woods in Love / In the Wood for Love is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus freshness against powdery violet and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom, fresh and lightly floral. Violet and orris absolute in the heart turn it soft and powdery. Vetiver, patchouli and cedar bark underneath give it a woody, slightly spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Korres Anafi and Benamôr Iris Suprema have a close profile.

Musky Garden

6.9

Mancera · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Musky Garden is a feminine perfume that pairs white peach, citrus fruits and Bulgarian rose with white musk and amber, leaning fresh and fruity. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. Leisure, nights out and daily wear lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with white peach, citrus fruits and cranberry, which give a fresh, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, orris absolute, Bulgarian rose and patchouli add a floral, powdery side. In the base, raspberry and blackberry sweeten it, while white musk and amber settle it into a soft, creamy finish. L'Artisan Parfumeur Champ de Baies and Mancera Aqua Wood have a close profile.

Amande Persane

7.1

Roger & Gallet · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Amande Persane pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot with the powdery sweetness of orris and bitter almond, a fresh, gourmand scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and leans towards spring and fall. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings also in the mix. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with a fresh, citrusy lift from mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, orris and bitter almond take over, turning the scent powdery, creamy and sweet. Tonka bean carries that sweetness into the base, while Atlas cedar adds a woody frame.

Le Dix (2025)

8.2

Balenciaga · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Le Dix is a unisex scent built on violet leaf absolute, orris absolute and frankincense, where a fresh, green side meets a powdery floral heart. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, followed by autumn, and it is chosen about equally for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for classic, masculine and feminine character are close together, so it sits evenly between the two. Fresh, green and floral qualities lead, carried by the violet leaf and iris aldehyde. Orris absolute adds a powdery, creamy softness, while frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky and spicy depth. Sweetness and a woody tone stay in the background. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Tenth Avenue of Iris and Amouage Meander.