The Perfume Library

Skin [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer. Bergamot, honeysuckle and orange blossom give it a fresh, floral start. In the heart, peony and Madagascar vanilla orchid join a sensual skin accord, and the scent softens into something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, salted praliné and white cedarwood leaves a powdery, lightly gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Voters pick it most for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Bellekin Bali 18 have a similar profile.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

L'Humaniste

8.1

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Trésor Midnight Rose

7.0

Lancôme · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity sweetness laid over it. Rose and raspberry lead the opening, and the heart of peony, pink pepper, currant blossom and jasmine builds a floral, garden-like middle. Musk, cedar and vanilla soften the base into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them and summer least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Escada Absolutely Me and Hard Candy Hard Candy have a close profile.

Miracle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lancôme · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Miracle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent: citrus and fruit with a touch of spice settle onto a sweet, powdery base, and the character is feminine. It opens with pink pepper, freesia and lychee, fresh and fruity. In the heart, peony, magnolia and damask rose form the floral body, while Bourbon pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. The base of jasmine absolute, amber, patchouli and musk sweetens it and leaves a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly seen as an everyday, leisure or office scent. More than half of voters call it feminine. Lancôme Miracle Eau Légère and Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile have a close profile.

Attrape-Rêves

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves is a fruity floral women's fragrance that sets lychee, peony and Turkish rose against the freshness of bergamot and ginger. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business have their share too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. The scent has no separate layers and reads as one whole from start to finish. A fresh, sweet fruitiness comes from the lychee and the brightness of bergamot. Peony and Turkish rose build the floral body, cocoa blossom adds a soft gourmand touch, and patchouli stays in the background. Anyone after a similar profile could also look at MAD Parfumeur Dreamlight and Scentiments Dreams of Roses.

Good Girl Blush (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and fresh feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daytime and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily and leisure use come first, though it also works for a night out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens with bergamot and bitter almond: the bergamot brings freshness, the almond a slightly sweet edge. Ylang-ylang and peony form a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with a fruity touch alongside. Montblanc Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Nude Bouquet (2021) have a close profile.

For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral that leans towards spring and daytime wear, reads clearly feminine, and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear, though it also gets votes for night out and evening. Most voters call it feminine. Rose and peony form the floral frame, while pink pepper adds a light spice on top. Musk brings a creamy, powdery softness, amber adds sweetness and patchouli gives a woody depth. The overall impression is fresh and clean. Afnan Supremacy (Pink) and La Rive Look of Woman (2023) have a close profile.

Idylle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its character reads largely feminine. It opens with raspberry, lychee, rose and freesia, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, lilac, lily of the valley and jasmine push the floral side towards green and powdery. White musk and patchouli close it on a soft, lightly sweet base.

Seductive Noir (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Guess · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Noir Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and sage, then settles into a floral, sweet women's scent warmed by vanilla and blond suede. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top holds sage, bergamot and peony; the heart turns powdery and creamy with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and iris pallida. In the base, vanilla and blond suede add a sweet, leathery warmth, with Haitian vetiver leaving a dry trace. Emeshel Gold and Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence have a close profile.

Chinatown (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chinatown Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sweetens a creamy floral core of tuberose and gardenia with cardamom and spicy notes. Tuberose and gardenia lead, while peach blossom and peony add a soft, fruity edge to the florals. Cardamom and spicy notes bring warmth, and woods with patchouli ground it in a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. Night outs and evenings come first, with leisure close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Godet Divinité and Balenciaga Cristobal have a close profile.

Organza (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Givenchy · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Organza Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery floral with a warm, oriental character, made for women. It opens with neroli, bergamot and green notes, then moves into a floral heart of peony, jasmine, tuberose and iris. Vanilla, amber and cedar take over in the base, leaving a woody, sweet warmth as it dries. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara and Givenchy Organza First Light have a close profile.

Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne) is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets peony, rose and red apple against the soft, leathery touch of suede. Peony, rose and carnation carry the floral heart, with jasmine alongside them. Red apple adds a fruity, sweet brightness, while suede brings a powdery, leathery softness. The overall impression is fresh, light and gentle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. Most find it feminine. Manos Gerakinis Pivoine and A'pieu Lovely Peony have a close profile.

London for Women

7.4

Burberry · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Burberry London for Women opens on honeysuckle and English garden rose, then moves into a floral heart of peony and jasmine, fresh and lightly sweet. Honeysuckle and English garden rose come first, followed by peony, tiaré, clementine peel and jasmine. The clementine peel adds a fruity brightness to the flowers. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk set the scent on a woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Printemps 2009 and L'Arc Balade - Tiaré de Tahiti.

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Extreme Story

6.5

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Extreme Story is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, tangerine and bergamot and carries violet and cardamom in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. In the top, lemon, tangerine and bergamot give a bright citrus start, while pepper and elemi resin add a light spice. The heart brings a soft floral touch through violet, peony and lavender. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a sweet, woody base.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Christina Aguilera (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Christina Aguilera · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, fruit sorbet and peony. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close without disappearing. Voters lean towards spring and autumn and mostly pick daily and leisure wear, and most call it feminine and modern, which makes it an easy daytime scent. It opens with blackcurrant and fruit sorbet, then plum, peony and jasmine take over the heart. Musk, amber and vanilla in the base soften the fruity-floral picture and leave a powdery, sweet trail. Câline Bouquet Pink and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Stella (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Stella McCartney · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Stella McCartney Stella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery feminine scent, with a fruity sweetness softening its rose-led character. The top holds rose, mandarin orange and peony: the mandarin adds brightness, while peony and rose give a floral warmth. Rose carries on in the heart, and amber in the base sweetens everything and settles it onto a woody, powdery ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Chloé Chloé (2007) Eau de Parfum and Montale Deep Roses have a close profile.

Elle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for daily and office use. Most voters call it feminine. It opens bright and juicy with citrus fruits, lychee and peony. In the heart, jasmine and red berries carry the floral sweetness on. Patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy base with a soft powdery finish. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

Carmina

7.1

Creed · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Carmina is a sweet, spicy feminine scent in which saffron and black cherry open onto a floral heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind; summer sits further back. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with saffron, black cherry and pink pepper, where fruity sweetness is held in check by spice. In the heart, violet, May rose and peony form a floral band over a woody base of cashmere wood. In the base, musk, amber and frankincense soften the sweetness and close it warm.

Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming

7.6

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming is a fresh, floral and sweet powdery rose scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it is also worn in the evening and at the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with red fruits, giving a sweet, fruity start. The heart is Grasse rose absolute, Damask rose and peony, with rose clearly in charge. White musk in the base softens it and leaves a powdery, creamy finish. Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Jardin Bohème Mémoires d'Amour have a close profile.

Dzongkha

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2006

Floral · Green · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha is a unisex scent that opens floral and green, then darkens into spice, resin and smoke. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a good share see it as feminine. The top holds lychee blossom, peony and cardamom, giving a floral, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, masala chai and Somalian frankincense add a smoky, resinous depth. The base of leather, papyrus and iris pallida settles into a woody, earthy and powdery finish.