The Perfume Library

Ultra Mâle

7.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle is a sweet, fruity and spicy men's fragrance, best suited to autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a small minority. Night out and evening wear lead, while office use is rarely chosen. It reads as masculine and modern. The top is lavender, bergamot, mint and pear, with the pear giving a fruity, fresh start. Cumin, cinnamon and clary sage in the heart add a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, amber and woods settles into a sweet, gourmand, oriental warmth, with a synthetic side among the accords. Rayhaan Lion and Joop! Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

Kirkè (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a sweet, fruity opening of passion fruit, pear and peach to a creamy base of heliotrope, vanilla and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays make themselves known. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also leans towards night outs and leisure time. It gets the most votes as feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine or modern. The top is dominated by passion fruit, pear, peach, raspberry and blackcurrant, which gives a fresh, sweet fruit character. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral note in the heart. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk settles it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Erba Gold

8.2

Xerjoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Erba Gold is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by ginger, Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. After the citrus, cardamom, clove and cinnamon add spice, while pear, green apple and melon give the heart a sweet, fruity freshness. White musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, soft base. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Giorgio Armani My Way (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Delina Exclusif

8.3

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in night-out and evening wear. It opens fruity and fresh with lychee, pear and grapefruit, then moves into a floral, slightly woody heart of Turkish damask rose, frankincense and vetiver. The base of vanilla, musk and Evernyl dries down creamy, powdery and sweet. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure, and reads feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) has a close profile.

Cloud (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery scent, its gourmand side softened by floral and fruity accords, with a feminine, modern feel for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with pear, bergamot and lavender, which add a light freshness. In the heart, coconut cream, praliné and vanilla orchid bring a milky sweetness. In the base, musk and woods gather that sweetness into a soft, woody finish.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Blue Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity bergamot, mandarin orange and pear, then softens into Georgywood® and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean masculine and modern, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, pear and ginger gives a bright, citrusy start. The heart turns floral and woody, with aquatic and sweet tones alongside. In the base, musk, Akigalawood® and Ambrofix settle it onto a clean, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, modern and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman and Azzaro Chrome Pure.

Ana Abiyedh / آنا أبيض (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Toy Boy

7.5

Moschino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moschino Toy Boy is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans fruity and floral, with a woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out, while office wear comes last. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with clove, Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, while nutmeg and elemi resin add a spicy edge. The heart brings flax blossom, magnolia and rose, softened by cashmeran. Haitian vetiver and Ambermax® make up the base. Première Peau rosemonotone and Emanuel Ungaro L'Amour Fou (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Guidance (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Amouage · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, shaded by fruity and powdery touches. The top holds frankincense, pear and hazelnut, with the pear and hazelnut adding a soft, fruity, gourmand edge. The heart of saffron, osmanthus, rose and jasmine sambac builds a floral, spicy core. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood, vanilla and cistus settle it into a woody, creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer is chosen less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Gucci Intense Oud

8.3

Gucci · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Gucci Intense Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of saffron, pear and raspberry against a smoky, spicy heart and base of Bulgarian rose and oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and less to the office or daily wear. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, followed by classic. It opens with saffron, pear and raspberry, a fruity, spiced sweetness. Bulgarian rose and orange blossom soften it in the heart. In the base, patchouli and oud bring a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and leathery depth. Gucci Gucci Oud and bdk Parfums Nectar Oud have a close profile.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Maison Margiela · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery and softly sweet floral, suited to anyone who wants the feel of clean sheets and a slow morning. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with pear, lily of the valley and aldehydes, light and clean. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and iris add a powdery floral softness. Base notes of white musk, Indonesian patchouli and ambrette seed absolute settle it into a creamy, gentle finish. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire have a close profile.

AnOther 13 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo AnOther 13 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around jasmine, pear and ambrette seed absolute. Pear adds a fruity brightness that softens the jasmine, while moss and ambroxan give it a dry, woody and slightly synthetic base. A spicy touch stays in the background. The notes read as one whole rather than separate top, heart and base stages. Most voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Spring and summer are the favoured seasons, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Masculine, feminine and modern votes are close, so it doesn't lean toward either gender.

Delina La Rosée

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, lychee and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Daily wear, leisure and office use are the most common choices, and most voters call it feminine, with some describing it as modern. It opens with pear, lychee and bergamot for a fruity freshness. Peony, Turkish rose and aquatic flowers then form a sweet, watery floral heart. White musk, vetiver and woody notes soften the base. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Zimaya Hawwa (pink) have a close profile.

La Belle Le Parfum

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear, with jasmine and vanilla at the heart. In the base, tonka bean and musk settle that sweetness onto a creamy, powdery floor. The floral and fruity sides stay present, and a spicy touch strengthens the oriental feel. Jeroboam Insulo and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy have a close profile.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around pistachio ice cream, cardamom and Italian bergamot. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with cardamom, hazelnut, bergamot, rum and pistachio ice cream. The heart brings jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach, a fruity floral stretch that lightens the sweetness. The base is dominated by cocoa, lokum, cream, cotton candy and marshmallow, with cedarwood and sandalwood giving it a soft woody footing. Fresh and synthetic facets run through the accords. Paris Corner Khair Pistachio and The Dua Brand Pistachio Dream Gelato 33 have a close profile.

Un Jardin sur le Toit

7.5

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Toit is a fresh, green unisex scent with a fruity, floral character, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Pear and apple set the first impression, while pear tree wood, applewood and wild grass give it a light woody, green backdrop. Citrus and floral accords keep the fruit crisp and airy, and a spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde and Féraud Amarante have a close profile.

Pas Ce Soir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweet, fruity and spicy touches keep it easy and close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter least favoured. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with ginger, black pepper, pear and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of orange blossom, Moroccan jasmine absolute and quince chutney adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Singapore patchouli, cashmeran and amberwood settle it into a creamy, warm base. Korres Cashmere Kumquat and Ojar Solar Flair have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Sunset Hour

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. It fits leisure and daytime wear best, with some votes for the office and the evening. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; just over half of voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, pear and raspberry, a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, green mango, coconut cream, Nigerian ginger and Madagascan pink pepper add a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of Australian sandalwood, cashmere wood and Siam benzoin leaves a soft, woody finish.