The Perfume Library

Matsuri / 祭

7.4

Annayake · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Matsuri / 祭 is a feminine perfume suited to autumn and winter evenings, a floral and fruity scent softened by sweet spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure and daytime. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top opens with ylang-ylang, mandarin orange and pear nectar, giving a fruity, sweet floral first impression. In the heart, clove, peony, American plum and lilac add spice to the floral body. The base of heliotrope, Jasminum auriculatum, Provençal peach and precious woods settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Sogni

7.9

Meo Fusciuni · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Sogni is a unisex scent built on Japanese incense, oak wood, sandalwood and hōjicha, sweet and smoky in character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and works at the office too. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine as well. Japanese incense and frankincense form a resinous base, while oak, sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody body. Amber and rice absolute add sweetness and a creamy softness, and hōjicha and tobacco bring a smoky, slightly earthy edge. The overall feel is powdery and warm. Meo Fusciuni L'Oblìo and Nakuna Iho have a close profile.

The Iceberg Fragrance

7.1

Iceberg · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Iceberg The Iceberg Fragrance is a discontinued fresh, sweet scent for women; most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Spring is also a frequent pick, while summer gets the smallest share. Most voters read it as feminine, and office and evening wear follow close behind. Eisenberg Tentation and Ralph Lauren Notorious have a close profile. It opens with pear, bergamot, coriander and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of peony, mimosa and violet adds a soft floral side, while pistachio ice cream pulls it towards a gourmand sweetness. The base of musk, vanilla, patchouli and suede dries down powdery, woody and faintly leathery.

Funny!

7.6

Moschino · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Funny! opens with orange, currant and pink pepper over a heart of violet, peony and jasmine, making it a fresh, citrusy floral. The top notes of orange and currant give a bright, fruity start, with pink pepper adding a slight edge. In the heart, violet, peony, jasmine and green tea bring a soft floral feel, and the green accord comes through. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber sweetens it gently and dries down on a soft footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also possible. It is a women's perfume that voters find feminine and modern. Zara Applejuice and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre have a close profile.

Chypre Shot

7.5

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Chypre Shot is a unisex chypre built around coffee, black tea, patchouli and oakmoss, with green and sweet sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It has no clear gender lean: votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes of cardamom, bergamot and saffron give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, coffee and black tea add a sweet, gourmand depth, softened a little by Madagascar pepper and peony. The base settles into a woody, resinous ground of patchouli, labdanum, oakmoss and amber. Its profile is close to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir and The House of Oud Just Before.

Destin

7.0

Balmain · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Balmain Destin Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent for women, with a sweet, powdery and woody warmth running beneath it. Strawberry sweetness leads, alongside the soft florals of peony and lily, while pink pepper adds a light edge to the sugar. Sandalwood, patchouli, Akigalawood® and AmbreXolide™ ground it in a woody, resinous, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen most for night outs and evenings, though daily wear and the office get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share find it modern.

Poison Girl Unexpected

7.5

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Poison Girl Unexpected is a feminine fragrance with a fresh, sweet character that pairs floral and gourmand tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, Tanzanian ginger and salty notes, a lively, slightly sharp start. In the heart, peony, Damask rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral touch. Vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean and musk settle the base into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters lean towards fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it sees use for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Jimmy Choo I Want Choo and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Black Guava

7.9

Borntostandout · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Borntostandout Black Guava is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. The top is cardamom, Madagascan mandarin orange and guava, so the fruit arrives with a fresh spice. In the heart, rose, peony and Madagascan geranium build the floral side, vanilla and sugar add sweetness, and oud gives it depth. The base of Madagascan patchouli, cypriol, amber and Ambrostar leads to a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer in similar measure, with winter less favoured, and it is picked most for nights out, leisure and evenings. Its character reads modern, neither clearly feminine nor masculine. Victor de Manoz Gris Absoluto and Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia have a close profile.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

Black Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Mexx · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Black Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards daily wear and the warmer part of the year. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter well behind. Daily, leisure and business settings come first, and it is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Emil Élise Choose Happiness and Calvin Klein Eternity Rose Blush have a close profile. Peony, freesia, pot marigold and ginger flower open fresh and floral. In the heart, lotus meets apricot, lychee and pear, which soften it and add sweetness. The base of amber, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a warm, woody finish.

Mayar / ميار (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Mayar / ميار Eau de Parfum opens with violet leaf, raspberry and lychee, then moves into a floral heart of white rose, jasmine and peony; it is made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The top of violet leaf, raspberry and lychee gives a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. White rose, jasmine and peony carry the floral heart. Musk and vanilla in the base soften it and add sweetness. Moschino Pink Bouquet and Afnan Perfumes Mystique Bouquet have a close profile.

Aurora

7.0

Engelsrufer · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Engelsrufer Aurora is a fresh floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, while night outings get very few votes. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with green apple and mandarin orange, a citrusy, fruity freshness. The heart of lily of the valley, rose and peony adds a soft floral touch. Cedarwood and musk in the base settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery and creamy ground.

Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Sabrina Carpenter · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity feminine scent led by cherry, candied apple and brown sugar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most common uses. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with a cosmopolitan cocktail, plum nectar, cherry, candied apple and brown sugar, sugary and fruity. Peony, red poppy, vanilla orchid and dark chocolate move it towards floral, powdery and gourmand. Patchouli, musk, cashmere wood and amber settle the sweetness onto a creamy, warm base. Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse and Ariana Grande Ari (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fleur de Patchouli / N°07 Fleur de Patchouli

6.9

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Fleur de Patchouli / N°07 Fleur de Patchouli is a fresh, earthy unisex scent that links patchouli and bergamot to a floral heart of clary sage and peony. It opens on patchouli and bergamot, then the clary sage and peony turn the heart floral. Musk and gaiac wood form a soft, woody base. Fresh and spicy tones are balanced by sweetness, though a synthetic edge is noticeable too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick autumn most often, followed by spring, and lean towards leisure, daily and office wear. More voters find it feminine, but it reads as unisex, and its value for money is rated highly. Yves Rocher Bois de Sauge and Andrea Maack Birch have a close profile.

L'eau À la Rose

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau À la Rose is a fresh, floral rose with a light sweetness, made for women and easy to wear day to day. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine. As a whole it smells of fresh, watery rose. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute lead, peony softens the floral side, lychee adds a fruity sweetness and musk sits underneath as a clean base. The citrus accord keeps it light. Zara Coral Peony and Afnan Perfumes La Fleur Bouquet have a close profile.

s.Oliver for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

s.Oliver · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver for Her Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around bergamot, lychee and peony. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot, lychee and pink pepper, fresh with a light fruity edge. Peony, Turkish rose and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Musk, iris and amber settle it onto a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet base.

Desire Me

6.0

Escada · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Escada Desire Me is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and citrus fruits, moves into a floral heart of peony, honeysuckle and orchid, and rests on chocolate, coffee and biscuit; it has been discontinued. The top is bright and fruity, led by mandarin orange and citrus fruits. Peony, honeysuckle and orchid soften it into a floral heart. At the base, mascarpone, biscuit, chocolate and coffee turn it sweet, with a powdery, slightly synthetic feel running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Escada Incredible Me and essence Like a New Love have a close profile.

Osez-Moi!

7.7

Chantal Thomass · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Chantal Thomass Osez-Moi! is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around rose, peony and frangipani, softened by vanilla and musk. Osez-Moi! has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters link it to spring and autumn; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Most voters find its character feminine. The scent runs as one piece, with no split between opening and base. Rose and peony form the floral core, while frangipani adds a creamy softness. Vanilla and musk give a sweet, powdery base; chamomile brings a light freshness and vetiver adds a woody depth. Perfumes with a close profile include Kenzo Le Rouge Flower and Le Père Pelletier Poudre de Riz.

Pallas Athene

7.6

Argos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Argos Pallas Athene is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. About half call it feminine, while some see it as classic. The top brings bergamot, grapefruit, pink pepper and red berries for brightness. Peony, violet, rose and hyacinth form a floral heart. The base of iris, vanilla, amber, vetiver and Mysore sandalwood closes it with a woody, creamy warmth. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

Cat Deluxe at Night

6.3

Naomi Campbell · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe at Night is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, peach and peony. It opens with blackcurrant, peach and exotic fruits in a sweet, juicy mood. Peony and cyclamen soften the heart into a floral note, and cotton flower, woods and amber leave a powdery, lightly woody warmth underneath, with gourmand and spicy touches in the mix. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily wear and nights out. Many describe it as feminine and modern.

Violet Eyes

7.4

Elizabeth Taylor · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around white peach, jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with white peach, which gives a juicy, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine and rose bring out the floral side. The base of amber, cedarwood and peony settles it onto a sweet, powdery and lightly woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Chloé Chloé (2007) and Stella McCartney Stella have a close profile.

Le Parfum Rose Couture

7.3

Elie Saab · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery touch, suited to women looking for a light everyday fragrance. It has been discontinued. It opens with peony and blossoms. In the heart, jasmine, rose nectar, vanilla and fruity notes sweeten the floral structure, and patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime and office wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Nectar d'Issey Première Fleur and Kenzo Flower Tag.

Explicite

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Explicite is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a spicy, woody warmth, and it leans towards fall and winter. It opens with nutmeg and pink pepper for a spicy start. At the heart, praliné, peony and lily of the valley bring a floral, creamy sweetness; in the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber tie that sweetness to a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is picked for leisure, night out and evening wear. Although unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Angel Schlesser Absolute Oriental have a close profile.

So New York

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 So New York is a floral, sweet women's scent that suits the milder seasons and leisure or evening plans, with a fresh side and a gourmand one sitting together. It opens fruity and fresh with osmanthus, mirabelle plum and bergamot. In the heart, peony and lily of the valley carry the floral side, while espresso, milk and patchouli add a gourmand, spicy depth. The base of cocoa powder, tonka bean and precious woods settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some also find a masculine side. Roads Neon and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for Her have a close profile.