The Perfume Library

Poppy & Barley

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley is a fresh, floral scent, sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, that sits close to everyday wear. Rose, violet and poppy form the floral core, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness. Barley and bran pull it toward a grainy, slightly spicy side that softens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Molinard Violette have a close profile.

Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir

8.0

Il Profvmo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir is a sweet, gourmand patchouli with an earthy, smoky core, best suited to fall and winter evenings, and worn by anyone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; it also works for leisure time. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. Patchouli, cocoa and vanilla lead, with the sweetness resting on an earthy, smoky base. Cedarwood adds a woody frame, while mint and poppy loosen this dark blend a little. The spicy and resinous sides give it an oriental weight. Kilian Straight to Heaven, White Cristal and Réminiscence Patchouli have a close profile.

Splendor

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Splendor is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and apple brightness, while hyacinth, freesia and peony push it in a green, floral direction. Lily, jasmine, magnolia and rose form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and musk sweeten it into a woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Avon Tasha and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2019) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy L'Interdit is a fresh, floral women's scent with a powdery, creamy side, leaning towards spring and fall and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. Poppy gives the opening a light freshness, while tuberose and orange blossom carry the heart. Fruity and sweet accords soften the flowers, and patchouli and vetiver set a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, balanced between modern and classic. Dorin Les Jardins du Château and Givenchy Dahlia Divin (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fleur de Bambù

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Fleur de Bambù is a fresh, green and powdery feminine scent built around bamboo sprout, bamboo blossom and mint. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Bamboo sprout and bamboo blossom form a green, lightly floral core, with mint adding freshness. Patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody base, while vanilla and poppy sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Phaedon Coton Egyptien and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Porpora

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Porpora is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex fragrance that sets rose and fruit against a dark, heavy oriental base. Porpora is a strong scent, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; summer comes last. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, clove, raspberry and rose absolute, where spice and fruit gather over the rose. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli, Bulgarian rose and poppy add a floral, earthy weight. The base of benzoin, amber, myrrh and musk leaves it settling into a powdery, sweet resin.

Papavero Soave

7.4

L'Erbolario · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Erbolario Papavero Soave is a floral, fruity fragrance with a sweet, powdery and creamy feel, made for women. It opens fruity with red mandarin orange, peach and plum. The heart is a floral bouquet of neroli, rose, jasmine and poppy. Moss, sandalwood, vanilla and amber close it with a woody, gourmand sweetness, while a spicy, oriental touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Over half of voters find it feminine. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Piment Brûlant

6.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Piment Brûlant is a spicy, gourmand fragrance for women, where chili leaf and green and red chili meet the sweetness of vanilla, cocoa and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daytime and office wear. It is labelled a women's fragrance, yet a good share of character votes call it masculine. The top notes, green chili and chili leaf, give it a fresh, green bite. Towards the heart, clove, poppy and red chili bring out the spice and a floral side. In the base, tonka bean, cocoa bean and Bourbon vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a woody ground.

Flower Muse

7.8

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flora Danica Flower Muse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around mandarin orange, sweet pea and iris, and it suits spring and summer days best. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. It opens bright and citrusy with mandarin orange and sweet pea, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart of poppy, jasmine tea, iris and Provençal lavender stays floral and green, with a powdery softness. White musk, amberwood and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, creamy base.

Ocean Lounge

6.7

Escada · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Ocean Lounge is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer and spring, picking it mainly for leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and voters call it modern and feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum) and George Gina & Lucy Think Wild. The top opens fruity and sweet with lychee, plum, pear juice and strawberry meringue. The heart turns floral and slightly green with davana, violet leaf and poppy. The base of teakwood, tonka bean, vanilla and amber finishes it with a gourmand warmth.

Wave for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Hollister · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hollister Wave for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, then for the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern. It opens with blackcurrant sorbet, pink grapefruit and starfruit, a bright, lightly sweet fruitiness. Orchid, jasmine and hibiscus add a soft floral heart. Teakwood, sandalwood and amber close it on a gently woody, sweet base.

Couture!

7.6

Moschino · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Couture! is a feminine scent that sets citrus freshness against a sweet vanilla base, with a floral, gourmand streak; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and the office. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with mandarin orange, pepper and bergamot. In the heart, pomegranate blossom, jasmine and poppy add a soft floral note. In the base, vanilla, cedar and benzoin turn it sweet, woody and powdery.

Polo Sport Woman

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Californian Poppy (2017)

7.1

Atkinsons · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Volumna

7.1

Sigilli · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sigilli Volumna is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, gourmand and powdery turn, suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure time. Mango, blackcurrant and hibiscus give the opening a juicy, fruity lift. In the heart, almond milk and coconut soften the rose, tuberose and poppy. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a sweet, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Oriental Style Minoo and Câline Rouge Intense.

Poppy Riot

7.1

Room 1015 · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Room 1015 Poppy Riot is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with prune, saffron and poppy. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small, so treat that with caution. It sits comfortably on any skin. The top is prune, green mandarin orange and bitter orange. The heart of saffron, davana, poppy and milk is floral, spicy and soft. Tonka bean and tobacco in the base leave a woody, leathery warmth, while the synthetic accord adds a slightly glossy edge.

L'Amour Libertin

8.0

Śasva · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Śasva L'Amour Libertin is a unisex scent that sets spice, incense and vanilla on a leathery, smoky base, with a sweet, oriental character. Pepper, Provençal lavender, saffron and ginger open spicy and fresh. The heart brings amber, incense, poppy and rum forward, and the base of benzoin, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and leathery notes settles it into something sweet, resinous and woody. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a full-bodied feel that suits men and women alike. Swiss Arabian Nawaf and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

O-Fu-Jing

6.4

Rajani · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rajani O-Fu-Jing is a unisex perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a resinous, smoky, woody base, with a sweet, floral side; it has been discontinued. The top is grapefruit, bergamot and gin tonic; in the heart, poppy, osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral and fruity touch. In the base, vetiver, benzoin, cocoa, frankincense and ambergris turn it sweeter and dry it down warm, spicy and a little smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis and Mendittorosa Ithaka have a close profile.

A Roll in the Hay

7.2

Alkemia · 2013

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Alkemia A Roll in the Hay is a unisex fragrance built on hay, grass and wildflower honey, reading green and sweet with a gourmand edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and evening wear, with office and night out chosen less often. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Grass and sweet vernal grass give it a green, dry-field feel, and hay adds a rural warmth. Wildflower honey and vanilla leaf soften this into a gourmand sweetness, with poppy staying in the background. The spicy accord keeps the sweetness from turning sugary.

Papavero del Tibet

7.1

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Green

Reaction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her Eau de Parfum pairs kiwi, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange with lily of the valley and violet, a light feminine scent for spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and work. Many call its character feminine, others modern. It opens with kiwi, watermelon and citrus, fresh and fruity. The heart carries lily of the valley, violet and white orchid, sweet and floral. Musk, vetiver and white amber keep the base soft and simple.

Breathe Me

7.2

Michela Mezzetti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michela Mezzetti Breathe Me is a unisex fragrance that opens with an air accord, Aperol and orange, giving it a fresh, citrusy start with floral and aquatic sides. Breathe Me wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, though the votes behind both are few. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. It reads as unisex. The top notes of air accord, Aperol, orange and salty notes make a fresh, lightly sweet opening. In the heart, wisteria, white wine, daisy and red rose add a floral, fruity softness. The base of sensual skin accord, poppy, amber and Tuscan cypress settles into a creamy, slightly spicy warmth.

Beyond the Pashtun Summit

8.2

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Beyond the Pashtun Summit is a unisex scent built around hashish, oud and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. It opens with hashish, pomegranate and davana, a fruity sweetness set against a smoky backdrop. The heart of labdanum, naswar, cistus absolute and poppy adds a resinous, spicy warmth. Oud, leather, sandalwood and deer musk in the base deepen the woody, leathery side. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, so it lingers on skin and fills the air around you. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Byredo Tobacco Mandarin and Clive Christian C: Woody Leather have a close profile.

Traummohn / Opium

8.0

Der dufte Engel

Floral · Sweet · Spicy