The Perfume Library

Kalahari Extrême

7.9

Noème · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Noème Kalahari Extrême is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where a fruity, spicy character meets sweet resins. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with pear, aniseed and orange, a lightly fruity sweetness. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg carry the spice, with Virginia cedar's woodiness and myrrh alongside. In the base, frankincense and labdanum settle it into a resinous, oriental warmth.

Christian Audigier for Men

4.9

Christian Audigier · 2009

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Audigier for Men is a sweet, woody scent for men that pairs citrus and fruit with spice and leather. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens fresh and fruity with pear, grapefruit and blackberry. In the heart, rum, cinnamon and saffron add a spicy, gourmand warmth, while orris root brings a powdery softness. Vetiver, leather and oakmoss settle the base into a woody, leathery finish.

Ibiza Hippie

6.4

Escada · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Ibiza Hippie is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, pear and lychee open with a juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, blue freesia, cranberry and water hyacinth add a airy floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber settles the scent into a soft, woody foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

Amore Mio (2010) (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Jeanne Arthes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jeanne Arthes Amore Mio opens with Granny Smith apple, Italian lemon and lychee, carries almond and cherry blossom at its heart, and is a fresh, sweet scent made for women. The top notes of apple, lemon, lychee and blackcurrant give a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, almond, cherry blossom, pear and white blossoms lean the scent floral and gourmand. The base of tonka bean, white musk and white cedar dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. Marc Jacobs Honey and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Only Desire

5.3

Diesel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diesel Only Desire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, banana and pear and dries down to praliné and Bourbon vanilla. Bergamot and aldehydes bring freshness at the start, while banana and pear add a soft fruity note. In the heart, rum absolute, cumin, vanilla orchid and Indian jasminum grandiflorum make a floral, creamy transition. The base of praliné, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood settles into a sweet, powdery and warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall; evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure time. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Bench. Sound for Her have a close profile.

19.1 Néroli ad Astra

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 19.1 Néroli ad Astra is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance led by neroli, mandarin orange and pear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top has pear, pink pepper and mandarin orange; the heart holds neroli, agave blossom and geranium. Vetiver, musk and jasmine soften the base. The overall feel is fresh, floral and green, with fruity and creamy touches. Granado Gerânio & Grapefruit and Benetton Green Jasmine have a close profile.

By Bruno Gold

8.3

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Gold is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, slightly animalic base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around you. It reads comfortably on men and women alike. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to tie it to a particular time of year. The top notes lead with peach, raspberry and pear, while passion flower and sand lighten that fruity start. Lily in the heart adds a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla leave a sweet, warm and faintly animalic trail as it dries.

Eleganter Schwan 06 / Elegant Schwan 06

8.6

Krigler · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Krigler Eleganter Schwan 06 / Elegant Schwan 06 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around iris, rose and pear. Pear and lime give it a green, fruity brightness, while iris and rose carry that into a soft, powdery floral heart. Sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla leave a woody base with a creamy sweetness, and the spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and classic.

S de Scherrer Femme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer S de Scherrer Femme Eau de Toilette is a floral, powdery women's scent that opens with pear, bergamot and pepper and turns sweet with rose, tiaré and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It draws similar votes across all four seasons, with fall a little ahead. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters call it feminine and classic. Pear and bergamot give a fruity opening, with pepper adding spice. In the heart, lily of the valley, tiaré and rose build the floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, sweet, oriental warmth.

Hollywood Royal

7.2

Juicy Couture · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Hollywood Royal is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards daily, relaxed wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read its character as feminine and modern. It opens with pear, candied apple and honey pomelo, giving a fruity freshness. Towards the heart, Brazilian gardenia, jasmine sambac and tuberose add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, marshmallow, musk and cashmere wood settles into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

Macramè

7.4

Gritti · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Macramè is a fresh, citrusy opening resting on a powdery, sweet and slightly creamy floral heart, made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come first. It mostly reads as feminine. It opens with bergamot, apple blossom and pear, bright and fruity. In the heart, powder, rose and red currant soften the floral sweetness. Amber, patchouli and musk close it with a spicy, creamy warmth.

Vanille 12:00

7.5

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Dell'Oro Vanille 12:00 is a unisex vanilla scent that leans towards relaxed, everyday wear in spring and fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with the office not far behind. The top opens with bergamot, pear and mandarin orange, fruity and bright. In the heart, cream, vanilla and rose take over, sweetening it and adding a powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, caramel and cedarwood keeps the gourmand side going, while floral and fruity accords balance the sweetness. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Vanilla at Noon! and Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre.

Yes I Am Pink First

6.2

Cacharel · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Cacharel Yes I Am Pink First is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral with a softly powdery, creamy side, reading as modern and feminine. Pear and raspberry give a fresh, juicy fruit opening. Ginger flower and orange blossom bring the floral heart forward. Sandalwood and cardamom in the base soften it, and the gourmand, creamy side shows up here. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Glacé and Cacharel Yes I Am have a close profile.

Volume 2 - Precision & Grace

6.7

The Beautiful Mind Series · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Beautiful Mind Series Volume 2 - Precision & Grace is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of pear, mandarin orange and lemon with a floral heart of Egyptian jasmine, rose and violet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. It opens with pear and citrus, namely mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, before plum, freesia, osmanthus and pink pepper build a floral heart. Myrrh, moss, musk and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and lightly sweet. Campos de Ibiza Agua de Rosas and Moschino Cheap and Chic have a close profile.

Summer Day

7.0

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Summer Day is a fresh, fruity-floral women's scent that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, neroli and blackcurrant, a juicy citrus brightness. In the heart, nectarine, rose, white freesia and galbanum set the floral side against a green edge. The base of coconut water, vanilla and heliotrope sweetens it slightly and settles into a creamy softness, with aquatic and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, and a smaller share picks spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Sospiro Dolce Melodia and Clean Endless Summer have a close profile.

Zen Moon Essence

7.5

Shiseido · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shiseido Zen Moon Essence is a women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, its fresh floral character softened by sweet, powdery woods. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure and office wear, with evenings also in the mix. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Bergamot, pear and grapefruit open it with a fruity freshness. The heart is floral, with magnolia, violet, jasmine and tuberose, and raspberry adds a light sweetness. Amber, white musk and vanilla settle it into a soft, powdery base.

Rrose

7.1

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Rrose is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a light sweetness and a fruity side, leaning towards easy daily wear and a feminine character. Most voters place Rrose in spring and summer. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night and evening use stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, Sicilian lemon and pear open fresh and fruity. In the heart, lotus, Rosa centifolia and peony add a soft floral touch. At the base, vanilla orchid, cashmere wood and musk sweeten it lightly and settle it smoothly. Karl Kani Kani for Her and Blumarine B. Blumarine have a close profile.

Kimitsu for Her

6.2

Annayake · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Kimitsu for Her is a floral, fruity women's scent built around tuberose, pear and bergamot. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with tuberose, pear, bergamot and rose. Orange blossom, red fruits and pink pepper form the heart. Musk, patchouli, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and dry it down creamy and warm, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Wolfgang Joop My Looks Woman 2020 and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Tahitian Gardénia

7.6

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Tahitian Gardénia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral, fruity character with a sweet, creamy softness. Gardenia and frangipani carry the floral side, while pear, green apple and pineapple add a fruity freshness. Pink pepper and carnation bring a light spice, and sandalwood, Borneo oud and Tibetan musk set a woody, creamy base underneath. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. Though unisex, votes lean slightly masculine. Ensar Oud Gardénia Pekanbaru and Xerjoff Purple Accento have a close profile.

Back to Musk

6.9

Giardino Benessere

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Back to Musk is a unisex scent that brings musk, rose and vanilla blossom together in a sweet, powdery line. It opens with Bulgarian rose, pear and Calabrian bergamot, with saffron adding a spicy edge. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine sambac, violet and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, while gaiac wood steers it toward woody. The base of Madagascan vanilla blossom, Australian sandalwood, ambergris and musk dries down creamy and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans toward leisure and evening wear. It reads slightly more feminine, though many also find it masculine.

Black Musk (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

The Body Shop · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop Black Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a soft, creamy warmth of musk, vanilla and patchouli beneath a fruity, sweet opening. It opens with bergamot, pear and pink pepper; the pear brings sweetness while the pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, liquorice, heliotrope and ylang-ylang give a powdery, gourmand softness. The base of black musk, vanilla and patchouli dries down woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading and evening also suiting it. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Live Luxe

6.2

Jennifer Lopez · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for the office. Many describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with peach, pear and melon for a juicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, honeysuckle and freesia bring a floral, slightly green touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it and turns it sweeter. Jil Sander Evergreen and Rochas Lumière (2000) have a close profile.

I Am Ideal

6.9

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive I Am Ideal opens with bergamot, pear and pink pepper and moves into a jasmine and rose heart, making a fresh, sweet and fruity scent made for women. Bergamot and pear give the opening its freshness, while pink pepper adds a light spark. Jasmine and rose lead the heart, and vanilla sweetens the base, where patchouli, cedarwood and white musk form a soft, woody ground. The overall impression is fresh, floral and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use are favoured equally. It reads as feminine and modern. Two perfumes with a close profile are One Avenue Orchid and Câline Chérie de Fleurs.

(Vetiverich)

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara (Vetiverich) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bergamot and pear over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office better than evenings. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with citrusy bergamot, fruity pear and a touch of spicy saffron. Jasmine leaf and violet leaf bring a green heart, and the dry-down settles into dry, woody cedarwood and vetiver. Zara Lush Vetiver and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus have a close profile.