The Perfume Library

Turandot (Parfum)

8.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Turandot is a floral, fruity unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, with spring and autumn the most favoured seasons. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear; leisure is possible, while business and daily use come well behind. Votes tilt towards feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens bright with bergamot, aldehydes and lemon. The heart builds a floral, fruity body from jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, peach and May rose. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery warmth of benzoin, coffee, patchouli and labdanum.

Roses & Chocolate

6.7

Mancera · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Roses & Chocolate is a unisex scent that brings rose, chocolate and violet together in a sweet, powdery, gourmand mix. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is picked most often for leisure and evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. In the top, bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant give a fruity freshness. Moving into the heart, chocolate, violet and rose take over; the scent turns sweeter, with a powdery, floral face. Vanilla, white musk and cedar remain in the base. Diesel Loverdose Tattoo and Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Escada (1990) / Escada Margaretha Ley (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Escada · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Escada / Escada Margaretha Ley by Escada is a sweet, powdery floral built around peach, jasmine and sandalwood, a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though daily wear has its place too. Most voters call it feminine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens with bergamot, peach, hyacinth and coconut, a fruity freshness. The heart brings clove, jasmine, iris, orange blossom and ylang-ylang, floral with a light spice. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla finish it in a woody, sweet, oriental warmth. Escada Margaretha Ley (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Floating

7.7

Liis · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liis Floating is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, for daily and relaxed wear. Peach and bergamot open it on a fruity, bright note. Wild orchid adds a soft floral heart, and fresh laundry and sequoia settle it on a clean, woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead, with few choosing evening. It reads mostly feminine or modern. Thomas Sabo Eau de Karma Happiness and Beverly Hills Polo Club Trophy have a close profile.

Ambre de Coco

8.0

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Areej Le Doré Ambre de Coco is a unisex scent where the sweetness of peach and cocoa absolute is weighed down by amber and Indian oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it doesn't lean hard either way. Peach and cocoa absolute open fruity and gourmand. In the heart, herbs, Indian spices and Indian sandalwood push it towards spicy and woody. The base of Indian oud, amber, ambergris and oakmoss leaves a resinous, creamy, slightly animalic warmth.

Amber Aquilaria

6.7

Electimuss · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Electimuss Amber Aquilaria is a sweet, spicy and smoky floral-oriental, described as unisex and suited to the evenings of the colder months. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer chosen by few. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and sits back on business and daily days. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small. Bergamot, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity brightness, with cinnamon adding spice. At the heart, neroli, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral layer, joined by cognac. In the base, oud, ambergris, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla give it a resinous, woody, smoky warmth. Guerlain Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Hervé Léger

7.4

Hervé Léger · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hervé Léger Hervé Léger is a women's fragrance that opens with lemon, peach and blackcurrant, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and settles into a sweet, powdery base of vanilla and amber. The top notes of lemon, peach and blackcurrant give a fruity freshness, while jasmine, rose and iris bring a soft, powdery floral heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla come forward, and the scent turns sweet, gourmand and lightly spicy, with an oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest fall, followed by spring; its use is spread between evening and daily wear, and it also suits the office and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Chopard Cašmir and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

Eating Wherever

7.2

Emil Élise · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Emil Élise Eating Wherever is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand base, leaning towards spring and summer and easy, everyday wear. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall; leisure and daily wear lead, while evening and night out also get votes. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with tangerine, sugar and blackcurrant, a bright, sweet fruit impression. In the heart, white blossoms, peach and tuberose add a soft floral note. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood closes it creamy, woody and warmly sweet. Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Solo Ella (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Solo Ella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fruity floral for women, with a sweet, woody base underneath. It opens with pear, apple, bitter orange and peach, bright and juicy. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, Damask rose, green tea and violet, giving it a soft floral core. Amber, Virginia cedar and blond woods close it out, adding a gentle sweetness on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Bond No. 9 Dubai Indigo have a close profile.

Yara Moi / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara Moi / يارا Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from everyday wear to relaxed outings. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, in daytime and casual settings; autumn follows close behind, while winter is chosen least. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine and peach, giving a floral, fruity freshness. In the heart, caramel and ambergris pull it toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Sandalwood and patchouli then dry it down into a woody, powdery base. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours share a close profile.

Rêve d'Infini

7.2

Lalique · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Rêve d'Infini is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance, with a light sweetness and a powdery, creamy side that suits everyday wear. It opens with lychee, bergamot and white rose absolute, a fruity freshness set against a floral backdrop. The heart brings peach, freesia, jasmine and cedarwood: the fruit softens and the flowers gain weight. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla carry it toward a creamy, powdery, lightly woody finish. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. The feminine reading dominates the character votes. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee have a similar profile.

Impossible Iris

7.1

Ramón Monegal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs iris and rose with the fruity brightness of bergamot, raspberry and peach. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters point to spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. It leans towards work, daily wear and leisure, and half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens sweet and fruity with bergamot, raspberry and peach. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris and rose bring a floral, powdery and green thread. Musk, cedarwood and tonka bean settle it onto a soft, woody base. Harry Lehmann Rose Jacques and Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gardenia / N°41

7.8

M. Micallef · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Gardenia / N°41 is a sweet, powdery floral led by gardenia, with a feminine character, and it has been discontinued. It opens with gardenia and peach, a soft fruity sweetness laid over the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang, gardenia and sandalwood wrap the floral body in a creamy woodiness. White musk and ambergris leave a powdery, lightly spicy, oriental warmth at the base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some call it classic. It is picked most often for fall and spring, and evenings and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Gardenia and Pimkie Velvet Night have a close profile.

Superstitious (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Superstitious Eau de Parfum opens on Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine, mango and peach: a floral chypre with green, fruity and woody sides. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. In the top, rose and jasmine are softened by juicy mango and peach, while the aldehydes in the heart add a fresh, green sparkle. The base of amber, Haitian vetiver and patchouli lays down a woody, spicy, slightly smoky ground.

Madawi (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Arabian Oud Madawi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral with a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy side, suited to evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. Apple blossom and peach give it a fresh, fruity top, with pineapple blossom in the heart. Wild rose, patchouli and musk in the base settle it into a woody, creamy sweetness. Note 33 Andalouse and Zyara Blush Valley have a close profile.

Gyokuro

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Gyokuro is a fresh, green and citrusy floral with a light sweet, creamy edge, offered as a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with exotic fruits, neroli and black pepper. In the heart, peach, gyokuro, lotus and tuberose add a soft floral layer. The base of ambergris, vetiver and sandalwood dries down creamy with a gentle woody touch. Chanel Paris - Riviera and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

Tabit (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with bergamot and citrus fruits and moves into peach, coconut, vanilla and caramel. It starts bright with bergamot, citrus fruits and green leaves. The heart turns creamy and fruity, with floral notes, coconut, peach and sand. The base deepens the sweetness with vanilla, sugar, caramel and amber, while animalic musk and precious woods add a woody, oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it works as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Attar and Ghost Deep Night have a close profile.

Shangri La (2014)

8.0

Hiram Green · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hiram Green Shangri La is a floral, fruity chypre that softens bright citrus with peach and spice, sweet yet balanced; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus notes, and the heart brings peach, jasmine, iris, rose and spices together. The sweet, fruity side melts into the florals, while vetiver and oakmoss underneath give it a classic chypre backbone and a faint animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is most often matched to nights out and evenings. Though unisex, the largest share of votes calls it feminine. Guerlain Royal Extract and Esteban Classic Chypre have a close profile.

Emerald Star

7.8

Xerjoff · 2014

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Emerald Star is a fruity, sweet unisex scent, softened by green, spicy and powdery touches over a creamy base. It opens with date and davana, moves into peach, amber and coconut at the heart, and settles on vanilla, musk and sugar, which keep the sweetness creamy rather than heavy. The green and resinous accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Hayaati Gold Elixir

7.2

Lattafa

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Hayaati Gold Elixir is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent deepened by spice, wood and leather, positioned as a women's perfume. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and grapefruit, bright with fruit and citrus. The heart brings leather, saffron and peach, and the base of vetiver, musk, vanilla and amber closes it in a creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. Its character is split between masculine and feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle and Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb have a close profile.

Erba Oud

7.1

Sospiro · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Woody

Sospiro Erba Oud is a unisex fragrance that ties a fruity, sweet opening to a leathery, animalic oud base. Orange, bergamot and lemon open with a bright citrus lift; in the heart, peach, melon, saffron and apple turn that freshness into a soft, juicy fruit sweetness. The base is led by vanilla, white musk, oud, leathery notes and amber, settling into an oriental, woody structure. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call its character masculine more often than anything else, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Rasasi Ashaar pour Femme have a close profile.

Birth of Venus

7.8

Argos · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Argos Birth of Venus is a unisex fragrance that sets the sweetness of peach and raspberry on a floral, powdery and creamy base. The top notes of peach, grapefruit and bergamot open bright and fruity, while orange blossom and lavender soften the start. In the heart, narcissus, rose, jasmine sambac, iris and violet set the floral tone, and chocolate and raspberry add sweetness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leaves a warm, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Honoré Payan Fleuri and Boadicea the Victorious Heroine have a close profile.

J'ai Osé (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1977

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche J'ai Osé Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody chypre with spicy, smoky and animalic shades, a dark and deep fragrance for women. It opens with aldehydes, coriander, citrus fruits and peach; the heart sets a floral base of rose, jasmine and iris, while patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood add woody weight. The base of musk, frankincense, benzoin, ambergris and oakmoss leaves a resinous, earthy, leathery trail. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and its character is mostly read as feminine, with a classic side.

Courtesan

7.3

Worth · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Worth Courtesan is a floral, sweet gourmand with a warm, spiced character, aimed at women and best suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, clove, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spiced, fruity feel. Magnolia, jasmine and rose lead the heart. The base turns sweet with dark chocolate, cocoa, caramel and vanilla, softened by sandalwood and amber. Its profile is close to Mon Amour and Femme de Montblanc.