The Perfume Library

Oud for Glory

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Oud for Glory is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental for men, where the resinous, earthy oud is softened by caramel. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, a spicy, slightly tart start. In the heart, peony, caramel and oud lead, with the caramel's sweetness balancing the smoky side of the oud. The base of raspberry, patchouli and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It gets its votes mainly in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Lattafa Ramaad al Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Ambassador for Men

7.5

Gisada · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, best suited to evenings and nights out, and to autumn and winter. It opens with green mandarin orange, apple and violet, a fresh and lightly fruity start, with cardamom adding spice. In the heart, black pepper, lavender and patchouli come forward, while mango and peony soften it. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody foundation, and gourmand and synthetic touches colour the overall feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also well represented, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Stance and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Chloé · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chloé Chloé (2007) Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery women's scent built around peony, rose and magnolia. It opens with peony, freesia and lychee, fresh and slightly fruity. In the heart, rose, lily of the valley and magnolia bring out the floral side with a soft, powdery sweetness. Amber and cedarwood settle underneath, keeping it woody and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. La Rive Silky Pink and Chloé Chloé (2008) (Parfum) have a close profile.

Dates Delight

8.4

The House of Oud · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Dates Delight is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of date to oud through a gourmand warmth of caramel and honey. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with date and peony, then tonka bean, caramel and cinnamon come forward. The base holds Indonesian oud, labdanum, honey and benzoin, with sugar powder keeping that sweetness creamy and soft. The overall impression is a fruity, spicy, woody sweetness. Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Montblanc · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that sets clementine, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony over a soft base of vanilla and white musk. The top is clementine, which brings a bright citrus lift. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony form a floral bouquet. The base of benzoin, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and closes on a powdery, creamy note. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush have a close profile.

Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum opens with Rosa centifolia and aldehydes, then moves through violet and peony: a clean, powdery unisex scent. Rosa centifolia and aldehydes give it a fresh, bright start. In the heart, violet and peony soften the floral side, and sandalwood and musk close it with a creamy, powdery warmth. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Though unisex, it is most often called feminine, with a modern character. Dior Miss Dior (2021) Eau de Parfum and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

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.

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, setting a cool aquatic feel on a green, lightly sweet base. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and lemon, bright and cool. Peony, pink pepper and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Cedar, labdanum and brown sugar close it with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. La Rive Aqua Bella and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Crystal Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Versace · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for women that sets the spice of ginger, pepper and cardamom against a floral heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It opens with ginger, pepper and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, gardenia and peony add a soft floral note. At the base, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Sapil Veryl for Women and Lazell Dominate have a close profile.

Dia Man

8.1

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Dia Man is a men's fragrance that opens with frankincense, cardamom and bitter orange, then settles into a powdery, woody base of iris and vetiver. The opening brings frankincense, cardamom, bitter orange and labdanum, fresh and resinous at once. In the heart, iris, plum blossom, ylang-ylang and peony add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and amber leaves a woody, sweet and faintly smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and daily, evening and business wear are close together. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Amouage Opus I and Versace Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Mahina

8.6

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums d'Elmar Mahina is a unisex citrus-floral scent that opens with blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon and moves into jasmine sambac and peony. Mahina leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though it also works for business and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, with modern and feminine votes close behind. The top is bright and fruity from blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, jasmine sambac and peony bring a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Woods and musk form the base, leaving a clean, woody finish under the fresh opening. Coach Coach Floral and Gucci Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin have a close profile.

Lilac Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lilac Love Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, leaning feminine. It opens on peony, lilac, gardenia and heliotrope, a soft floral bouquet. In the heart, tonka bean, orris concrete and cocoa make it creamier and mildly gourmand. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following. It suits daytime and leisure best, and works for evenings and the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Noa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cacharel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Noa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with freesia, peach, plum and peony, lifted by green notes into a light, juicy floral. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead while grass keeps the green thread going. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. It reads feminine. Fragonard Soleil and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Amethyst

7.5

Lalique · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique Amethyst is a fruity floral for women, opening on currant, mulberry and blackberry before settling into a heart of peony and rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often, and it gets some votes for evenings and nights out too. Most voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with currant, mulberry, strawberry and blackberry, a fresh, sweet fruit accent. The heart of peony, ylang-ylang and rose adds a soft floral side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, musk and woods sweeten it and leave a woody, powdery finish.

Bright Crystal (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Versace · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It opens with yuzu, ice accord and pomegranate, and gets its coolness from the citrus and aquatic accords. In the heart, peony, lotus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, while musk, acajou wood and amber sweeten the base slightly and hold it together. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and Annayake Bonheur for Her have a close profile.

Dune (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral scent that opens fresh and settles into something sweet, spicy and woody, with a feminine, classic character. It opens bright with peony, aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and rose, and the base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while patchouli and oakmoss add a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits evenings as well as daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with classic the next most common description.

Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from the fresh, fruity opening of peach, lychee and bergamot into a heart of peony, orange blossom and jasmine. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of voters find it feminine, and many call it modern. Peach, lychee and bergamot come first, fresh, fruity and citrusy. Peony, orange blossom and jasmine then bring the floral side forward and the scent turns sweeter. Woody notes, musk and moss lay a soft base underneath. MAD Parfumeur Narcotic and Bibliothèque de Parfum P.S. have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give it a bright lift. The heart gathers Damask rose, lily of the valley and peony into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet touches. White musk in the base ties it to a clean, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also read it as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.