The Perfume Library

Beyond the Wall

8.2

Gritti · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gritti Beyond the Wall is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with powder, artemisia, violet and ginger, and moves into milk, black tea and iris at the heart. Sandalwood, white musk and cardamom form the base. The overall impression is powdery and creamy, with the sweetness balanced by a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Roja Parfums Ahlam and Xerjoff Star Musk have a close profile.

Peregrina

8.1

Thameen · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Thameen Peregrina is a unisex fragrance that softens a floral core with a sweet, gourmand and creamy character, and it leans towards autumn evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out. It is unisex, though half of the voters find it feminine. It opens with jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia and damask rose in a floral start. In the heart, myrrh and ylang-ylang are joined by caramel and vanilla, turning the scent sweeter and creamier. White musk, powder and amber settle it into a soft, powdery base, with a faint spiciness in the background.

Chantilly (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gritti · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gritti Chantilly Eau de Parfum is a feminine, fresh and fruity gourmand floral that settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Melon, bergamot and strawberry open with a juicy, fresh fruit feel. In the heart, coconut, apple and blackcurrant blossom soften it. Vanilla, powder and musk in the base sweeten the scent and carry it into a creamy powderiness.

Poudre de Riz

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built from rose, monoï, vanilla and powder. There are no separate layers here; the perfume reads as a single whole from start to finish. Rose sets a floral base, monoï pulls it towards a creamy, faintly tropical softness, and vanilla adds a gourmand sweetness. Powder wraps around all of it and gives the scent a clean, powdery face. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with fewer choosing summer. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it can read as unisex too.

04 Musc Maori

6.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume 04 Musc Maori is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around cocoa, vanilla and white musk. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it can pass as unisex. Chocolate, milk, cocoa and tonka bean give it a gourmand warmth, sweetened further by vanilla and amber. White musk and powder set a soft, powdery base, while bergamot adds a light freshness. The overall feel is creamy, spicy and woody.

Essence Eau de Musc

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc opens with bright bergamot and citrus notes and settles into iris, white musk and powder; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters call it feminine. Spices, bergamot and citrus notes give the opening a fresh brightness. Blossoms and iris form the heart, and the scent then softens into white musk and powder. Beneath the fresh, citrus character runs a sweet, woody and powdery side.

Al Rayhan

8.2

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar Collection Al Rayhan is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy and sweet floral body, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it feminine, though modern and masculine each get a fair share. It opens on citrus zest, mango and white blossoms; the heart turns to white rose, jasmine, violet and tangerine, with praliné adding sweetness. White musk, powder and lokum settle it into a soft, creamy base.

Tutù Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Gritti · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gritti Tutù Blanc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery feminine scent built around blackcurrant, pink champagne and rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with some votes for night out and business. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, pink champagne, grapefruit and coconut give a fruity freshness. Rose, heliotrope, jasmine and powder form the heart, turning the scent floral and powdery. In the base, musk, amber, vanilla and raspberry settle it into something sweet and creamy. Gritti Tutù (Extrait de Parfum) and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose have a close profile.

Tutù (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Gritti · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Gritti Tutù Extrait de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. It opens bright and juicy with blackcurrant, pink champagne, coconut and grapefruit. The heart turns softly floral with rose, powder, heliotrope and jasmine. Musk, amber, vanilla and raspberry sweeten the base and leave a creamy dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it can also go out at night. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Gritti Tutù Blanc and Gritti Éclectique have a close profile.

9 | Nine

7.7

Valjues · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lefko

7.7

Korres

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Korres Lefko is a fresh, powdery floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Lily of the valley gives a fresh floral opening, and rose and peony soften it in the heart. In the base, musk, Indian sandalwood and powder settle it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. The overall impression is clean, floral and powdery, with a synthetic edge among its accords.

Yapana (2013)

8.0

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Yapana (2013) opens with red grapefruit, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, then settles into a sweet, powdery, spicy and resinous scent made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. The first spray is bright with citrus and pepper. The heart brings powder, rose, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spiced sweetness. The base of patchouli, labdanum, benzoin and vanilla turns warm, woody and resinous. Téo Cabanel Alahine and Baldi Malachite have a close profile.

Ahlam

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Ahlam opens with lemon, then turns to May rose, jasmine and violet over vanilla, musk and powder: a floral-oriental scent for women that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though a fair number choose winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some room for daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. After the fresh lemon opening, the heart turns floral with May rose, geranium, violet, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy bed of vanilla, almond, musk and powder, while oud, saffron and sandalwood add a spicy, woody depth.

Casanova

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Casanova is a unisex scent that opens with orchid, jasmine and powder lifted by bergamot, then sweetens into vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. The top pairs orchid, jasmine, powder and bergamot for a fresh, floral, powdery start. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and leather add a spicy edge, softened by vanilla and myrrh. The base of vetiver, cedar, amber and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as in between. MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Casanova and Womo Black Powder have a close profile.

Malika

8.5

Marc Gebauer · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Malika is a fresh, green and powdery floral with a feminine character, leaning towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is named most often for daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with pink pepper, lily of the valley and grass, which keep it bright and green. In the heart, peony, jasmine and rose soften into powder. The base of patchouli, vanilla, oakmoss and musk settles into a creamy warmth.

Objet Céleste

7.6

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Volnay Objet Céleste is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with gourmand and lightly spicy touches, written for women and soft yet full in character. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Spring and fall lead the season votes, with winter close behind. Leisure, evening, daily wear and office all draw similar support, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and clary sage for a fresh start. Peony and jasmine give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, vanilla, almond, powder, clove and patchouli take over, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, resinous warmth. Serge Lutens Louve and Ted Lapidus Oud Blanc have a close profile.

Wrap Me in Dreams

8.0

Haute Fragrance Company

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Wrap Me in Dreams is a fruity, sweet gourmand that turns creamy, powdery and lightly spicy, and it suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and it also wears easily in leisure time. It is classed as unisex, though voters most often call it feminine. Cherry, dried fruits and rum open sweet. The heart brings patchouli, tonka bean and woody notes, which soften the fruit's sugar and add depth. In the base, vanilla, musk and powder leave a creamy, powdery warmth. Japanese tree peony stays in the background of all that sweetness.

Perlerette

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Perlerette is a floral perfume for women, its centre softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, a bright and fresh start. Jasmine, rose, orange blossom and lilac fill the heart, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. The base leans on amber, vanilla, iris and powder, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits both daytime and evening. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. Mes Bisous Balle Rouge and Roja Parfums Karenina have a close profile.

Pink Flamingos

7.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Pink Flamingos is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that sets iris, rose and cherry in the heart behind a citrus opening. It opens with citrus notes and turns floral and fruity at the heart, with iris, rose and cherry. The base of musk, sugar and powder sweetens the dry-down and settles into a powdery softness. The overall impression is fresh, with a lightly synthetic sugariness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Chanel Chance Eau Splendide have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Intense Overdose

8.2

Armaf · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Overdose is a men's fragrance that starts with a fresh, citrusy and fruity burst and settles into something sweet, woody and slightly smoky. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and tangerine, while the blue crystal accord adds a cool, synthetic edge. In the heart, plum, vanilla blossom and oakmoss soften the fruit sweetness and push the scent towards a spicy, woody character. The base holds tonka bean, powder, amber and patchouli. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It is worn for leisure and at work during the day, but it is picked most often for nights out and evenings.

Cherry Powder

5.8

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Theodoros Kalotinis Cherry Powder is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex fragrance built around cherry and macaron. Cherry sets the fruity, sweet tone, while macaron and milk soften it into something creamy, and the powder note wraps it in a floral haze. The synthetic accord gives it a smooth, glossy, candy-like finish. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Although it is unisex, most voters find it feminine. The Taliaferro Room 129 and Zara Cashmere Rose have a close profile.

Fenice

7.1

Gritti · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Fenice is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance built around passion fruit, peach juice and orange blossom. Fenice is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with the sweet fruitiness of passion fruit and peach juice alongside orange blossom. In the heart, lily, magnolia and powder add a soft floral, powdery side. The base of musk, woods and amber settles into a sweet, synthetic-leaning dry-down. The overall impression is fresh and sweet.

Brume d'Hiver

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Volnay Brume d'Hiver is a floral-woody women's perfume that opens with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin, then moves through rose and jasmine to a base of oud, labdanum and frankincense. It starts dry and green with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin. Rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine carry the heart. The base is sweetened by musk, violet, vanilla and oud, while powder, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous and smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, though it is also worn for work and daily use. More voters find it feminine than masculine, but a sizeable group reads it as masculine.

Areej

7.4

Attar Collection · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Attar Collection Areej is a green, powdery floral for women, built on peony, magnolia and violet leaf absolute. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it sits close without fading away. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daytime and leisure lead, and it also fits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with peony, magnolia and white blossoms. In the heart, the green violet leaf absolute softens into vanilla and talcum. The base of amber, white musk and powder settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Notebook Rose Musk & Vanilla and Xerjoff Newcleus have a close profile.