The Perfume Library

L'Excellente

7.1

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive L'Excellente opens with peach, passion fruit and raspberry, a fresh, sweet fruitiness that settles into a floral scent made for women. The top holds peach, passion fruit, raspberry and green notes, with persimmon and pomegranate rounding out the fruit. Lotus, orchid and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, violet, vanilla and amber turn the sweetness creamy and powdery, while patchouli and mahogany add a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its value for money also scores high. La Rive Tender and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

Heat Wild Orchid

6.6

Beyoncé · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Beyoncé Heat Wild Orchid is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity accord on a sweet, creamy, powdery base, and it leans towards easygoing spring and summer days. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak, so expect a scent that stays close to the skin. Most votes go to spring and summer, and for occasions leisure and daily wear lead, with evening not far behind. It reads feminine. It opens with boysenberry, coconut nectar and pomegranate, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, honeysuckle, moth orchid and magnolia add a soft floral note. Musk, amber and blond woods close it in the base with a creamy, powdery feel.

Bonheur for Her

6.7

Annayake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Bonheur for Her is a fresh women's perfume that pairs bright yuzu and pomegranate with a floral heart of magnolia, peony and lotus. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and a smaller group suggests it for sport. Citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool. Pomegranate adds a light fruity sweetness, the flowers form a soft heart, and amber and musk leave a warm, woody finish. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and CU Parfum CU Woman have a close profile.

Nihan Elixir Absolu (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Nihan · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nihan Elixir Absolu Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, gourmand warmth over a floral and fruity core, suiting evenings and the colder months best. It opens with pink pepper, pomegranate and ginger, while orange blossom adds a soft floral edge. In the heart, datura and caramel turn it sweeter. Tonka bean, patchouli and vetiver form a creamy, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Black (2013)

7.7

Goti Essenze · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goti Essenze Black is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, bergamot and peppermint against the warmth of vanilla and patchouli. It opens with a bright citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, cooled by peppermint. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and black pepper bring out the floral and spicy sides. The base turns sweet, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky through vanilla, amber and patchouli, with pomegranate and moss rounding it out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Goti Essenze Black (2008) have a close profile.

Be Delicious Orchard St. (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

DKNY · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Orchard St. Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral, aimed at women and suited to easygoing daily wear. It opens with juicy blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and Cripps Pink apple, with pink pepper adding a light sparkle. The heart brings iris, black raspberry, jasmine sambac and pomegranate, mixing floral and fruity tones. Leather, cedarwood and amberwood in the base settle it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and the office. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 have a close profile.

Pulse NYC

6.3

Beyoncé · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Beyoncé Pulse NYC is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand edge, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter stays in the background. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office too. It opens with raspberry, pomegranate, pear and peony, with jasmine adding to the floral side. Rock orchid sits in the heart. In the base, patchouli, red velvet cake, cashmere wood and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Emir Pear Potion and Valentino Valentina Pink have a close profile.

Kenzy

7.8

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Kenzy is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, sweet body, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with orange, bergamot and lemon, fresh and sharp. In the heart, grape, fig, pomegranate and apricot push it towards a fruity, sweet side. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a gourmand, oriental, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, while winter trails. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear, and also fits the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together. Swiss Arabian Amber and Apricot and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh have a close profile.

Octubre

7.8

Bravanariz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Octubre is a unisex scent led by juniper, tangerine and pine, with a fresh, citrusy side. Voters pick Octubre mostly for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with some leaning towards evenings too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. As a whole it reads green, woody and lightly resinous. Tangerine and lemon vervain bring brightness, while juniper and pine add a cool edge. Chestnut, oak, moss and lichen give it a damp, smoky forest-floor depth, and a spicy touch sits quietly behind, alongside pomegranate.

La Ravissante

6.9

Parfums MDCI · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums MDCI La Ravissante is a fresh, floral women's perfume with fruity and sweet touches and a powdery, creamy feel, best suited to spring and fall. Finger lime, pomegranate and pink pepper open it with a fruity, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, magnolia and honeysuckle carry the floral character. In the base, vanilla, marshmallow and white musk sweeten it and soften it into a creamy powder. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also in the mix. Loewe 001 Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Sora Dora Raphael have a close profile.

Vallée des Roses

7.8

Parfum Prissana

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Vallée des Roses is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental unisex scent that sets Persian rose and Damask rose against cinnamon, black pepper and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. The roses sit at the centre, with jasmine sambac rounding out the floral side. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, while vanilla and date add sweetness. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss form a woody base, and myrrh and elemi resin give it a resinous warmth. Roja Parfums Aoud and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

Esprit Essential for Her

6.4

Esprit · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Esprit Essential for Her is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, peony and magnolia, and it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant and pomegranate, a fruity and slightly sweet start. In the heart, peony, magnolia and lotus keep the floral side soft and clean. Cedarwood, musk and white amber then dry it down onto a creamy base, and the overall impression stays fresh with a lightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, work and leisure, and fewer for sport. It is rated as good value for money.

Vanilla Mistral

7.4

Ormonde Jayne · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne Vanilla Mistral is a unisex scent that opens with pomegranate and black pepper and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and ambergris, with a strong spicy and woody side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick evening and business settings, with leisure and night out following behind. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. The top of pomegranate, black pepper, pistachio and cardamom is fresh, lightly fruity and spicy. In the heart, cashmeran, fig and iris add a green, powdery softness, and the base turns to vanilla, with sandalwood, ambergris and vetiver giving the dry-down a woody, smoky depth.

San Clemente

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Strangers Parfumerie San Clemente is a smoky, earthy unisex scent built around cherry, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters score the staying power high, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It doesn't lean toward either gender and can be worn by men and women alike. Cherry, apricot, pomegranate and mandarin orange give a fruity top layer over a dry, animal ground of oakmoss, soil, leather and tobacco. Frankincense and embers add a resinous, smoky warmth, while espresso and rose soften the harder edges.

Itislove (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Salvador Dali · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Itislove Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on pomegranate, grapefruit and pink pepper, then moves to immortelle, Spanish narcissus and iris. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It gets its strongest votes for daily wear and the office, while nights out and evenings are chosen less often. It opens with pomegranate and grapefruit giving a fruity freshness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, immortelle, narcissus and iris bring a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down onto a woody footing.

Premiere Luxe pour Elle

6.6

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Premiere Luxe pour Elle is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, sweet and powdery body. Pomegranate, blackcurrant and grapefruit give the top a fruity, bright start. In the heart, gardenia, southern magnolia and jasmine add a floral weight. Patchouli, praliné and sandalwood sweeten the dry-down and settle it onto a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin and Costume National Pop Collection have a close profile.

Ultimate Patchouli / WF/2020

7.2

A.N Other · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

A.N Other Ultimate Patchouli / WF/2020 is a patchouli-led unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity character with sweet, spicy and creamy tones. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some office use too. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens with bergamot, saffron blossom and ambrette seed absolute, while Gallic rose, pomegranate and peony give the heart a soft floral-fruity feel. At the base, suede, musk and Indonesian patchouli build a creamy, lightly leathery ground. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose and Christian Louboutin Le Cuir have a close profile.

Vermilion Wood

7.6

Maison Mona di Orio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity body against resinous, smoky and woody depth; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to either. Pomegranate and black plum give it a sweet, fruity edge. Geranium absolute adds a floral side, opoponax carries the resinous warmth, and Laotian oud leaves a smoky, woody depth.

Barcelona

7.4

City Rhythm · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

City Rhythm Barcelona is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with gourmand touches, with wine, rose and chocolate leading the way. It opens with bitter orange, sparkling wine and pomegranate, a lively, fruit-led start. In the heart, red wine, rose and cherry round it out and sweeten it. The base of musk, sandalwood, chocolate, amber and cedar settles it onto a warm, gourmand, lightly spicy ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike. Anfas Aya and Viktor & Rolf Dancing Roses have a close profile.

Forever Red (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Bath & Body Works · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bath & Body Works Forever Red Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around apple, French peach and pomegranate; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fruity brightness from apple, French peach and pomegranate. In the heart, pot marigold, red peony and red osmanthus bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla rum, oak wood and marshmallow leans gourmand and sweet, while spicy, woody and powdery shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with some choosing it for daily wear. It reads distinctly feminine.

Melograno

7.4

L'Erbolario · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Erbolario Melograno is a unisex scent where pomegranate, peach and plum meet in a sweet, gourmand fruity accord. It opens with a bright citrus start of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, pomegranate, peach, plum and currant carry the fruity side, while pink pepper adds a touch of spice. The base of amber, moss and vanilla dries down creamy and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Its sweet, fruity build suits both women and men. Pana Dora Moonlight and Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Dark Peach have a close profile.

Rosario

7.8

Bō · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bō Rosario is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent built around lemon, pomegranate and freesia, leaning towards spring and summer days. Rosario has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. It reads as light and airy rather than strongly masculine or feminine. The top opens with primofiore lemon, pomegranate and coriander. In the heart, freesia, Rosa centifolia and white peony add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, frankincense and vetiver brings a gently smoky warmth.

Coral

7.2

Neil Morris Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neil Morris Fragrances Coral is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that sits close to everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known nearby without pushing into the room. Bergamot and pomegranate open it; in the heart, fig, Bulgarian rose and sweet pea add a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, frankincense, sandalwood and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. The aquatic touch and the sweetness keep it light. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

Dew Musk

5.1

Montale

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Dew Musk is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity core with a sweet, powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and business settings, and it reads mostly feminine, followed by masculine and classic. The notes read as one whole: ylang-ylang and orange blossom carry the floral side, while pomegranate adds fruity sweetness. Musk and patchouli lay a soft, powdery base beneath, and the synthetic and animal accords stay in the background. Montale So Flowers and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.