The Perfume Library

Rosa Centifolia (2022)

6.6

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rosa Centifolia is a fresh, green floral that deepens into spice and wood, and it works as a unisex scent. It opens with osmanthus absolute, petitgrain and cardamom, which give a lightly spiced, green freshness. At the heart, Bourbon geranium, jasmine sambac and Rosa centifolia absolute build the floral body. The base of Santamanol, Namibian myrrh and Bourbon vetiver leaves a woody, slightly leathery ground, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, spring and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are almost evenly split. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Ellis Brooklyn Rives have a close profile.

Across Sands

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Margiela Across Sands is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built on cinnamon, date and oud absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, davana and osmanthus absolute, giving a spicy, fruity sweetness. In the heart, date, everlasting flower and cistus absolute pull that sweetness towards resin. Oud absolute, patchouli and frankincense leave a woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.

Absolue d'Osmanthe (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d'Osmanthe Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that keeps a floral, fruity core warm with sweet, spicy and resinous touches. It opens with osmanthus absolute, pink pepper and plum, the fruity sweetness checked by a little peppery bite. In the heart, jasmine sambac and tolu balm soften the floral side, while sandalwood, vanilla and labdanum carry the base into a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it the other way, so it sits comfortably in between. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetique have a close profile.

Bohea Bohème

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Bohea Bohème is a woody, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn first, then winter and spring, and few pick summer. Leisure, evening and daytime wear come up most, and some also find it suitable for the office. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. As a whole it is green, spicy and smoky. Juniper, black tea, cardamom and Sichuan pepper bring a cool sharpness, while oak wood, gaiac wood and amber add a woody, resinous, earthy weight. Franck Boclet Ashes and Tom Ford Noir Anthracite have a close profile.

Osmanthe Kōdoshān

6.6

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Crivelli Osmanthe Kōdoshān is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed, everyday wear, a fresh floral that turns spicy and smoky; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. On character, feminine edges ahead with masculine close behind, so it sits between the two. The scent is fresh, floral and green, with osmanthus absolute and black tea absolute carrying the lighter side while star anise and Sichuan pepper add spice. Tobacco absolute, patchouli and cistus absolute bring an earthy, smoky depth, and amber softens the sweetness so the floral never turns sugary. Maison Crivelli Bois Datchaï and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Arborist

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Arborist is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against resin, earth and smoke, giving it a woodland, slightly animal feel. Tuberose, magnolia and rose absolute form the floral side, while burdock, mugwort and lichen add green, earthy tones. Spruce resin, labdanum and myrrh absolute bring resinous warmth, softened by honey and saffron, with papyrus giving a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine or classic.

Bois Bélize Intense

7.6

Nicolaï · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Bois Bélize Intense is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus, carries a green, spicy character and settles onto a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It is chosen most for leisure and evenings, though daytime and office wear are not far off. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with both getting equal votes. It starts with bergamot, osmanthus and ambrette seed, a fresh and lightly floral opening. Rose, cardamom and clove add a spicy warmth in the heart. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli, gaiac wood and oakmoss build a woody, green base, softened by musk and maté.

anti anti

7.3

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg anti anti is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets red pepper, cardamom and cocoa absolute on a leathery, smoky, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. It opens with red pepper, bitter orange, cardamom and hazelnut, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, cocoa absolute, leather, birch tar and osmanthus bring sweetness and smoke. The base of oak wood absolute, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous, creamy finish.

Osmanto Shock

7.3

New Notes · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

New Notes Osmanto Shock is a unisex scent that joins a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange to a floral heart of osmanthus absolute and white rose, sweetened by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it carries well into fall. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and less towards the office. Voters read it as more feminine, though it wears as unisex. It opens with citrus, white peach and pink pepper. At the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and cardamom add a warm floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli dries down sweet, powdery and creamy.

Étoile Filante

7.5

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Louis Vuitton Étoile Filante is a fresh, floral scent for women, with green and fruity edges softened by a creamy smoothness. Osmanthus absolute, Grasse jasmine absolute and Chinese magnolia read as one whole. The flowers lead, a green freshness keeps them bright, and a fruity touch rounds the scent without making it sweet. The creamy accord gives the florals a smooth base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear better than evenings or nights out. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. Caron Lady Caron and L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur de Lune have a close profile.

Bond-T

7.7

Sammarco · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sammarco Bond-T is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings, leisure time and nights out lead, while the office stays in the background. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits between the two. The notes read as one whole: patchouli, osmanthus absolute and cocoa absolute. A floral, gourmand sweetness rests on a spicy, resinous, earthy woodiness. Smoky and leathery tones with a faint animal trace give it an oriental warmth. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Der dufte Engel Patchouly have a close profile.

Hedonist

7.3

Viktoria Minya · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viktoria Minya Hedonist is a floral, fruity and sweet women's perfume with a gourmand, powdery side, leaning towards evenings and the fall and winter months. It opens fresh and fruity with mandarin orange, bergamot and peach, while rum adds a little warmth. At the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom form a rounded floral core, with tobacco laying a dry tone underneath. In the base, vanilla sweetness is balanced by cedarwood and vetiver, and the scent dries down woody and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most find it feminine. Laura Biagiotti Tempore Donna and Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Rose Royale 1935

7.6

Lalique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Noir Premier - Rose Royale 1935 pairs peach and apricot with a heart of rose absolute and osmanthus, making a fruity, powdery and woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions while daily wear is close behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it remains open to a unisex reading. It opens with peach and apricot, fresh and sweet. In the heart, rose absolute and osmanthus add a soft floral layer. In the dry-down, musk, cashmere wood and osmanthus absolute settle it into a powdery, woody base. Ajmal Chapter 3 and Château de Versailles Versailles Passion share a close profile.

Oud in White

8.5

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

True Lust - Rayon Violet de ses Yeux

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Etat Libre d'Orange True Lust - Rayon Violet de ses Yeux is a creamy, sweet floral-gourmand built on violet, jasmine and rose absolute, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Florals lead: violet, jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose absolute give it a powdery, creamy feel. Coconut and rum add sweetness, ginger brings a spicy touch, and leather and animalic notes add a darker depth. Amber and sandalwood form a warm, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, for evenings and nights out, and the largest share reads it as feminine.

Nuda Veritas (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Atelier des Ors · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Atelier des Ors Nuda Veritas Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening of orange blossom and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and osmanthus. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. The top notes of orange blossom, transluzone and bergamot give a light, bright start. The heart is filled by osmanthus absolute, tiaré and two kinds of jasmine. At the base, musk, ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli set a creamy, woody ground. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly aquatic. Ojar Bella Ciao and Jennifer Lopez Deseo have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Florale

7.9

Lancôme · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Florale is a fresh floral for women, softened by fruity, sweet and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is mostly linked to leisure time and nights out, and voters call it feminine and modern. It opens fresh with freesia, currant bud, pink pepper and bergamot. In the heart, mimosa, violet, orange blossom, magnolia and rose lead, with osmanthus absolute and jasmine alongside. Musk, iris pallida, patchouli and amberwood settle it onto a creamy, powdery base.

Eau Coeur (2022)

7.4

Thomas De Monaco · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Thomas De Monaco Eau Coeur (2022) is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, powdery, creamy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. It sits closest to leisure, evening and night-out wear, and reads somewhat more feminine, though masculine votes are not scarce. The top holds magnolia, osmanthus absolute and pink pepper, so spice and flowers open together. In the heart, Moroccan rose absolute, oak wood and Virginia cedar bring woody tones forward. The base of musk, tonka bean absolute and ambroxan softens and sweetens it. Glossier You and Molinard Iris have a close profile.

Cuir (2016)

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Cuir is a discontinued unisex fragrance that softens a smoky, leathery character with sweet, spicy and fruity touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though plenty of voters call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with ginger, saffron absolute and rum, giving a spicy warmth. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, black tea and pipe tobacco add a creamy, powdery sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, oud and leather lays down a woody, smoky floor. Scentologia Dark Opulence and Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum have a close profile.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

05 L'Eau de Circé

6.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 05 L'Eau de Circé is a fruity, sweet unisex scent in which honey, plum and osmanthus absolute lead. Mandarin orange and white peach bring a fruity freshness, while plum and honey turn it into a rich, gourmand sweetness. Orange blossom carries the floral side, with amber and sandalwood forming a warm, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon and Ghost Moonlight have a close profile.

Rahele

7.8

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neela Vermeire Créations Rahele is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure and the office. Most voters pick it for spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine leads, with classic second. It opens with cardamom, green mandarin orange, violet leaf absolute and cinnamon, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart brings rose, jasmine, magnolia, iris and osmanthus into a floral garden feel. Cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, leather and patchouli form a woody base. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Isola Verde have a close profile.

La Belle Flower Edition

7.2

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Flower Edition is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with business and evening use also getting votes. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character most often described is feminine. The scent reads floral and green overall. Jasmine sambac absolute, magnolia and osmanthus absolute form the flower core, while grapefruit and apricot add a fresh, fruity lift. Vanilla softens it with sweetness, and patchouli and vetiver stay in the background, giving a little depth.

Qi Parfum

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Qi Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon blossom, neroli and freesia in a bright floral mood. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, violet, rose and tea come forward, with green and fruity tones keeping it light. Myrrh, benzoin, maté, musk and moss settle the base into a soft footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily routine and the office. Voters lean towards feminine, yet it reads as unisex. Ormonde Jayne 1. Qi Intensivo and L'Erbolario Primaverde have a close profile.