The Perfume Library

Authentic Woman

6.9

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Woman is a fresh, floral-fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with red currant, pear and mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. Lily of the valley, magnolia and nectarine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, cedarwood, ambrette seed and sandalwood close it on a soft, woody sweetness. Engelsrufer Love and Betty Barclay Sheer Delight have a close profile.

Orchid Mantis

7.7

Zoologist · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Orchid Mantis is a green, floral unisex scent: fresh and lightly sweet over an earthy base, and most at home in spring and summer. The top is bright with green notes, lemon and bergamot, softened by pear and basil. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, queen-of-the-night, pink orchid and rose absolute build a garden-like floral core. The base of vetiver, moss and patchouli brings an earthy ground, rounded off by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure time as well as nights out and evenings. Many read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Maison Margiela Up at Dawn and Silence have a close profile.

Rêve

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, with evenings less favoured. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with pear and neroli, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, osmanthus, lily and peony bring a floral, lightly fruity feel. Amber and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground.

Très French

5.9

Téo Cabanel · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Téo Cabanel Très French is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a light fruity and green touch, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pear and peony, then moves into a heart of crystal accord, lily of the valley and jasmine sambac. The base of Haitian vetiver, white musk, benzoin and sandalwood sets it on a woody, gently sweet footing. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more feminine but works as a unisex perfume. Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs and Dior Holy Peony have a close profile.

Coach Dreams

7.4

Coach · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Dreams is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, bitter orange, cactus blossom and gardenia, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily, leisure and office use. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Pear and bitter orange keep the opening bright and fruity. Moving to the heart, cactus blossom and gardenia add a soft floral touch, with the sweet, creamy side coming forward. Joshua tree and ambroxan leave a clean, synthetic base underneath. Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cosmic Kylie Jenner 2.0

7.0

Kylie Cosmetics · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kylie Cosmetics Cosmic Kylie Jenner 2.0 is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, sweet, floral mood on a powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring, with summer and fall close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Pear and pink pepper open with a fruity, lightly spiced freshness. Vanilla orchid and lavender carry the floral, sweet heart. Amber and sandalwood in the base soften it into a woody, powdery warmth. Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet and Christina Aguilera Woman have a close profile.

Perceive (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Avon · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Avon Perceive Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a feminine character that suits daytime wear. White pepper and yellow freesia open with a spicy yet airy lift. In the heart, carnation, ylang-ylang, plum and pear turn into a floral, fruity texture. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Half of voters find it feminine. It shares a close profile with Nicolaï Musc Intense and Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette).

Butterfly

6.1

Alexandre.J · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Alexandre.J Butterfly is a sweet, creamy floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and easygoing, everyday wear. It opens with pear and pink pepper: the pear adds a fruity freshness, the pepper a light spice. In the heart, tuberose and neroli set the floral character, with green and woody shades staying in the background. The base of musk and vanilla milk closes it with a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall; leisure comes first among occasions, followed by daily, business and evening wear. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Elef. Elysia and Xerjoff Save Me have a close profile.

Angelys Pear

7.1

Nicolaï · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Angelys Pear is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a citrus lift, while grass and blackcurrant add a green, fruity edge. The heart brings jasmine absolute, pear and rose in a soft floral blend. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss and musk dry it down woody, powdery and chypre. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Nicolaï Odalisque and Trussardi Skin have a close profile.

Shine

4.7

Heidi Klum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Heidi Klum Shine opens with mandarin orange, pear and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and tonka bean, a fresh, fruity floral for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Many find it feminine. Mandarin orange and pear give a fresh, fruity start, with pink pepper adding a little spice. In the heart, sunflower, mimosa and lily of the valley bring a floral, powdery softness. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk then sweeten the dry-down.

Aqua Allegoria Gentiana

7.9

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Gentiana is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is lime, bergamot, orange and grapefruit, bright and sharp at first. Pear and gentian in the heart bring a fruity, green softness. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. More voters call it feminine than anything else. Its profile is close to Phaedon Antigua and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia.

Michalsky Women

6.4

Michalsky · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michalsky Women is a discontinued, feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand texture. The top is brandy, pear and grapefruit, with the fruity side leading. In the heart, heliotrope and neroli bring a soft, powdery floral feel, while Glycyrrhiza glabra adds a spicy touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and praliné sweetens everything and ties it to a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Most also read it as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Sultane Parfum Fatal and Naomi Campbell At Night have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine

6.3

Issey Miyake · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It also sits comfortably in an office, but few choose it for winter or late nights. Peony leads, while pear and white raspberry give it a fruity, sweet side and sandalwood adds a soft woody base. Aquatic and fresh accords keep the sweetness light, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Azzaro Mademoiselle Azzaro L'Eau Très Charmante and Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs have a close profile.

Metaphor

8.1

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Metaphor is a fresh, floral women's perfume that suits fall and spring days best. Bergamot and pear open light and slightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac lead; the florals carry a sweet, powdery feel with a touch of spice behind them. Vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, warm base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate; most pick fall and spring, then winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also fitting. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Rue Broca Nexa Musée and Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Peach Musk have a close profile.

Scandal à Paris

7.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal à Paris is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a clear fruity and sweet side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer trailing. It is chosen more for leisure, evenings and nights out than for the office, and most voters call it feminine. Honey comes first, then pear in the heart pushes the scent towards fruity and gourmand. Jasmine in the base strengthens the floral side. The sweetness carries a fresh note, though a slightly synthetic tone sits in the background. Zara Juicy Infusion and Zara Sultry Pear have a close profile.

Pear Potion

7.8

Emir · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emir Pear Potion is a fresh, fruity unisex scent with a gourmand sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pear and apple, then moves into a floral and sweet heart of jasmine and caramel. Musk and raspberry soften the base, leaving an impression that is fresh, sugary and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal à Paris and Avon Caramapple have a close profile.

A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo

7.6

Zara

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo is a fresh, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy warmth, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Built on pear, rice and sandalwood, it leaves a soft, milky impression overall. The fruity and gourmand side brings sweetness while the fresh accord keeps it light, and the powdery, creamy side rounds it off. It has a slightly synthetic edge too. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daily and leisure wear, and see it as feminine and modern. Valentino Valentino Donna Acqua and Cacharel Yes I Am Pink First have a close profile.

WD 2018 / WD/18

7.4

A.N Other · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

A.N Other WD 2018 / WD/18 is a unisex scent that opens with violet leaf, pear and cardamom, then moves onto amyris, cypress and iris. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the favoured settings, and character votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Up top, violet leaf's green edge meets sweet pear, with cardamom adding spice. The heart of amyris, cypress and iris turns woody and powdery. Madagascan vetiver, sandalwood and cedar anchor the base. Floris Mulberry Fig and Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet have a close profile.

Taraf (white)

8.0

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Taraf (white) opens with lychee, pear and bergamot and settles into rose and white musk, a fresh, floral and sweet scent for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The opening pairs juicy lychee and pear with the citrus of bergamot. In the heart, peony and Turkish rose add a soft floral note, lightly balanced by vetiver. The base of rose and white musk rests on a creamy footing. Zimaya Hawwa (pink) and Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose

6.7

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose is a fresh rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and business, with night and evening use further behind. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with rose, raspberry, pear and pink pepper, a fruity, sweet and fresh start. In the heart, rosa centifolia, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. Ambroxan, patchouli and cashmeran settle underneath into a creamy, soft base. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Bond No. 9 Bryant Park have a close profile.

The Kingdom for Women / المملكة

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa The Kingdom for Women / المملكة is a fresh floral and fruity scent with a gourmand sweetness, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly feminine, then modern. Pear, blackcurrant and peony open bright. In the heart, praliné, tonka bean and jasmine sweeten and soften it. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla dries down woody, powdery and warm. Korres Paeonia | Vanilla | Amber | Pear and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Deep Garden

6.8

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Deep Garden is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around freesia, pear and tonka bean. The scent reads as a single whole: freesia's floral brightness meets the juicy fruitiness of pear, while tonka bean adds a sweet, lightly gourmand softness. The fresh side leads, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as feminine and modern. H&M Freewheeling and Bath & Body Works Sapphire Moon have a close profile.

Purple Cotton

7.8

Talbot Runhof · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Talbot Runhof Purple Cotton is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy softness, suited to everyday wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Its character is most often called feminine. The top holds salicylate, pear and magnolia, with the pear adding a fruity freshness. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form the floral heart. Cedarwood and musky notes in the base keep it soft and creamy. Its profile is close to s.Oliver United Women and Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo.

Mercedes-Benz Man

6.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits daily wear and leans towards spring. It opens with ambrette seed and pear, reading fresh, lightly fruity and sweet. In the heart, geranium and cedar leaf pull the aquatic feel towards wood. Oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood sit at the base, leaving a spicy, woody trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business close behind. Most see it as masculine, though many call it modern. Created by Olivier Cresp, it has a close profile to Mercedes-Benz Man Intense and Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette).