The Perfume Library

Devil Tender

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Devil Tender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which peach juice, pink grapefruit and rose water lead the way. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though a fair number of voters call it modern or classic. It opens with peach juice and pink grapefruit for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and rose water gives a green, powdery floral character. Suede, sandalwood and white cedar settle into a creamy, slightly leathery, woody base. Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine and Téo Cabanel Early Roses have a close profile.

Deep Dark Vanilla

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that darkens sweet vanilla with green, earthy and smoky shades. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between fall, winter and summer, with spring trailing behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions, and most voters call its character modern. It opens with pink pepper, orchid and cabreuva. In the heart, vine, vanilla orchid leaf and cypress root add a green edge. Patchouli, hay and vanilla absolute settle the sweetness onto a woody, resinous, leathery base. Astrophil & Stella In Extremis and Atelier Flou Hora Fugit have a close profile.

Amberful

7.7

Mancera · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Mancera Amberful is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that carries a bright opening of Calabrian bergamot, yuzu and pink pepper into a sweet, woody base of amber and tree moss. It opens with bergamot, Japanese yuzu, Indian nutmeg and pink pepper, where citrus freshness meets a light spice. In the heart, violet, Sulawesi patchouli and amberwood soften it and give it a woody body. The base of tree moss and amber adds sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though some find it feminine. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Play for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Givenchy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Play for Her Eau de Parfum is a light, feminine scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, pink pepper and white peach with magnolia and tiaré; it has been discontinued. It sits close to the skin, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, sweet pea and white peach, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tiaré, amyris and magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Jōvan Musk Oil Tropical Musk and Christina Aguilera Woman.

Iris

7.7

Molinard · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Molinard Iris is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a soft, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with pear, pink pepper and violet leaf, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. Rose and iris carry the heart, keeping the floral side gentle and powdery. The base of cashmere wood, musk and cedar sweetens the scent and dries it down on a woody, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though some call it modern. Zara A Perfume in Rose and Ermenegildo Zegna Acqua di Iris have a close profile.

Coach (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Coach · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach (2016) by Coach is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that pairs pink pepper, raspberry and pear with rose and gardenia. The top notes are pink pepper, raspberry and pear, so fruity sweetness leads at first. In the heart, cyclamen, Turkish rose absolute and gardenia add a soft floral layer. The base of suede, sandalwood and cashmeran settles into a powdery, gentle dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! and Lancôme Trésor in Love.

Âme du Cœur

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Âme du Cœur is a woody, spicy unisex scent that joins the brightness of grapefruit and pink pepper to the sweetness of cocoa and vanillin. It opens with grapefruit, pink pepper and ginger, while cardamom and black pepper give the citrus a spicy edge. In the heart, cocoa and gaiac wood take over and the scent turns softer and sweeter. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanillin and cedarwood leaves a powdery, resinous woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans toward leisure and evening wear. Feminine leads the character votes, but masculine is not far behind, so it suits either. Burberry The Beat (Eau de Parfum) and Morph Kolonaki have a close profile.

Oudyssee

7.4

Montale · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montale Oudyssee is a fresh, aquatic woody fragrance for men, with citrus and spice set against a light oriental backdrop. Bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while black pepper, pink pepper and ginger add a dry, spicy edge. Lavender and Brazilian maté absolute keep it fresh, and oud, amber, ambergris and musk give it a woody, slightly oriental depth. A synthetic side runs through the accords too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with night out and office use also getting votes. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. M96D Sport and Camp David Yukon have a close profile.

Love Shot

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Love Shot opens with bergamot, peony and pink pepper and pairs raspberry with jasmine in a sweet, fruity-floral style made for women. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with bergamot, peony and pink pepper. In the heart, raspberry, jasmine and patchouli lead: the fruit sweetness is softened by the flowers, while patchouli adds an earthy base. The base of vetiver, leather, musk and vanilla settles into a powdery, faintly leathery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though winter has a solid following, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Loewe Aura Floral and Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite have a close profile.

The One Gold

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold is a feminine scent for autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, creamy floral. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen for nights out and evenings, and it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine or modern. It opens with pink pepper, plum and Italian mandarin orange, giving a lightly spicy, fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. White musk, patchouli and vanilla then ground it in a sweet, creamy, oriental base. Lattafa Pride Winners Trophy Gold and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tag-Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with aquatic and green touches, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither lingers for very long nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter further behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. It reads as masculine. It opens with lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper for a bright start. In the heart, mint, nutmeg and ginger add a cool, spicy edge. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar settles into a woody foundation, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Armaf Voyage Bleu and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Flower in the Air (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, fruity softness, aimed at women. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and raspberry, a lightly spiced, fruity brightness. The heart of magnolia, rose and gardenia builds the floral body, and white musk softens it into a powdery warmth at the base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Paris Bleu Akoya Delicate Rose and Omerta Wild Poppy.

Elixir Solaire

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Elixir Solaire is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, green, lightly sweet blend, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It opens with nutmeg, Murcott mandarin, wild orange and pink pepper, citrus sharpened by spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, orange blossom and osmanthus give it a floral garden feel. At the base, Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and beeswax soften everything with a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and leisure and business settings lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with a bright citrus burst of mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, spindrift, rosemary, pink pepper and nutmeg add a green, aquatic and lightly spicy edge. Cedar, cypress and white musk close it on a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as settings. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Heeley Note de Yuzu and Monotheme Aqua Marina have a close profile.

Zemfira (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Zemfira Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral opening on a woody, creamy base. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Votes lean towards spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear coming first. Opinion on gender is split, though the feminine side edges ahead. Pink pepper and bergamot give the top a citrusy, spicy lift. In the heart, May rose and tea rose carry the floral side while Atlas cedar adds wood. Bengal sandalwood and Vietnamese oud close it with a creamy warmth. Bortnikoff Attar Zemfira and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Qasamat Morhaf

7.7

Rasasi

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Qasamat Morhaf is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with the oriental warmth of oud, amber and vanilla. It opens with raspberry, lemon and bergamot for a fruity freshness. The heart turns into a floral bouquet of damask rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom, with pink pepper and geranium adding spice and a green edge. The base of amber, oud, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and musk closes it woody, creamy and resinous. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall, winter and spring, while summer gets a clearly smaller share. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together.

601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote

7.1

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bon Parfumeur 601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus with a spicy, woody backbone. Bergamot and grapefruit give it a clean citrus opening, with pink pepper adding a slight edge. In the heart, pepper, violet leaf and cypriol bring a green, spicy and slightly smoky turn. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedar, sandalwood and Haitian vetiver. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vento di Fiori

7.5

Bois 1920 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Vento di Fiori pairs the fresh citrus of Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian orange with the resinous, earthy warmth of patchouli, frankincense and amber, making a floral chypre. It opens bright and fresh with the two Sicilian citrus notes. In the heart, pink pepper, rosewood and coriander add a spicy, green and woody turn. The base rests on Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and amber, which give it a lightly smoky, earthy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and they place it in leisure, daily and business wear. Released as a women's perfume, it reads as both masculine and feminine to voters. Place des Lices Encens de Nuit and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Crimson

7.9

Rayhaan · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Rayhaan Crimson is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, woody edge, suited to cold-weather evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. It reads masculine. It opens with cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper for a spicy start. Heliotropin and patchouli form the heart, and the base of tonka bean, benzoin and vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Osmanthus

7.7

Molinard · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Molinard Osmanthus is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: not a loud perfume, one that stays close. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and over half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, bright and lively. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and osmanthus build the floral core. The base of iris, white musk and apricot leaves it powdery, soft and gently fruity-sweet.

Lys Carmin

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs lily with the floral softness of ylang-ylang and the sweetness of vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and lily, the spice adding a bright edge to the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang softens the floral note, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind, and office, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Vanille Galante and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia have a close profile.

Dolce Peony

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Peony is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with cyclamen, pink pepper, nashi pear and white bergamot, light and fruity. In the heart, peony, freesia and Bulgarian rose bring out the floral side. In the base, yellow plum, amber and patchouli sweeten and soften it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads feminine and modern. Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and Rabanne Olympēa Flora have a close profile.

Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that sits most comfortably in spring and fall, and in daytime or office settings. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, with daily wear, business and leisure leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character feminine, though a fair number find it modern. It opens with pink pepper and African orange blossom, fresh with a light spice. The heart of frankincense, heliotrope and rose adds a powdery floral note. In the base, musk, Virginia cedar and vanilla sweeten and soften the scent, while fruity and smoky tones stay in the background. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Memo Paris Granada have a close profile.

Wonderland Peony (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Floral Street Wonderland Peony Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral core against a fruity sweetness. Peony and violet carry the floral side, while pink guava, blackcurrant and Sicilian lemon add a bright, juicy edge. Cotton candy and vanilla soften it into something sweeter, with cedarwood and vetiver keeping a light woody base in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime and leisure wear, with the office a fair fit too. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Rabanne Olympēa Flora and ADN Paris Musc Warda have a close profile.