The Perfume Library

Provocative Woman

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman is a feminine fragrance where quince, peach and raspberry meet a fresh floral base that turns woody with sandalwood and cedar. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with quince, ginger, lotus, peach and raspberry, fruity and lightly spicy. Apricot, orchid, papaya and freesia carry the floral sweetness through the heart, then white tea, sandalwood, cedar, hinoki wood and amber settle into a woody, powdery warmth. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

16a Orchard

7.8

Aedes de Venustas · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets bergamot and lemon against floral jasmine and iris. The citrus brightness is joined by quince and ginger, giving it a fruity, spicy lift, while cardamom adds a dry warmth. Jasmine, iris and lily of the valley form the floral core, and suede, tonka bean, musk and ambrox keep the whole thing soft, lightly sweet and powdery. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine.

Midnight Shimmer

7.9

Michael Kors · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer is a sweet, floral women's scent built around quince, jasmine and vanilla. Most voters place it in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, while daily and business use also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Houbigant Vanille Impériale and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile. The top of quince, jasmine and freesia gives a floral, fruity start. In the heart, vanilla, blond woods and amberwood sweeten it and add a woody warmth. Moss, Peru balsam and musk leave a powdery, creamy trail at the base.

A Thousand Wishes (Fragrance Mist)

7.1

Bath & Body Works

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes is a fresh, sweet fragrance mist that leans towards spring and summer and suits easy everyday wear. Prosecco, quince and peony give it a lightly sparkling, fruity-floral feel. Amaretto cream turns that into a creamy sweetness, while amber leaves a soft warmth underneath. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it may need reapplying through the day. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, and although spring leads, votes spread across all four seasons. It reads mostly feminine, and some voters also call it modern.

Botrytis

7.1

Ginestet · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ginestet Botrytis is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around honey, candied fruits and quince. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear are tied, followed closely by daytime and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and about half of voters read it as feminine. Honey and honey cake form its sweet, gourmand core, while candied fruits and quince add a fruity brightness. White blossoms soften the sweetness, and amber gives a warm, spicy, oriental base. Mugler Le Lys Angel and Histoires de Parfums 1969 have a close profile.

L'Humaniste Extrême

7.7

Frapin · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême is a unisex scent that links a sharp opening of cardamom, lemon and black pepper to the soft sweetness of quince and tolu balm. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn, while winter is chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine, though it stays unisex. The top notes of cardamom, lemon, black pepper, pink pepper and bergamot give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, quince adds a fruity touch while nutmeg and patchouli set the spice on a woody base. In the base, tolu balm and tonka bean sweeten the scent and moss keeps it green.

201 Pomme Verte Muguet Coing / 201 Pomme Verte Muguet Poire

6.8

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bon Parfumeur 201 Pomme Verte Muguet Coing / 201 Pomme Verte Muguet Poire is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, built around crisp apple and lily of the valley. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it is most often chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail through the day. Voters read it as mostly feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, Granny Smith apple and blackcurrant leaf, which give a green freshness. In the heart, quince, magnolia and lily of the valley turn it floral and gently sweet. Vetiver, cedar and musk settle underneath as a soft, creamy base.

White Tea Vanilla Orchid

7.2

Elizabeth Arden · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Vanilla Orchid is a feminine scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, sweet and creamy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a smaller part. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. The top brings bergamot, primofiore lemon, quince and elemi resin for a bright start. In the heart, jasmine, white tea, gardenia and vanilla orchid add a soft floral layer. The base of vanilla, musk, amber, ambrette seed and Florentine iris sweetens it into a creamy, lightly woody finish. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Tiziana Terenzi Tyl have a close profile.

St. John, USVI

7.9

City Rhythm · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

City Rhythm St. John, USVI is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent whose sweet, creamy, gourmand side suits summer days and leisure time. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with night out also getting a share. Voters call its character mostly modern, with masculine and feminine votes close together. It opens with coconut, guava, quince and lime, a fruity and bright start. In the heart, passion fruit, cane sugar and lavender soften the sweetness. The base of vanilla, rum, sandalwood and ambergris leaves a creamy, 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.

Fleurs de Nuit

7.1

Badgley Mischka · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by green and fruity tones and leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The perfume has been discontinued. Most voters place it in spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure, business and evening get nearly equal votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with magnolia, quince and bergamot, a fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, jasmine and white peach adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Woody notes and amber settle underneath, leaving a powdery, warm base. Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Gajah Mada

8.0

Lubin · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Gajah Mada is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly one way. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Berry Cœur Noir have a close profile. It opens with damson plum, blood orange and quince, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, frangipani, date and tolu balm bring a floral, gourmand sweetness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin settles it into a woody, resinous and earthy warmth.

Dreaming with Ghosts / Sleeping with Ghosts

6.9

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes Dreaming with Ghosts / Sleeping with Ghosts is a unisex scent that sets quince and peony against leather and vanilla, moving from a fresh, green start into sweetness. It opens with quince and tagetes, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, peony adds a soft floral note while leather lays a leathery trace beneath it. The base turns sweeter as vanilla takes over, with vetiver framing it in a dry, earthy line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between.

NoMad

8.4

Bond No. 9 · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 NoMad is a unisex scent that carries a floral, fruity opening into a warm, sweet base of oud, vanilla and amber. Blackcurrant, pear and quince give the opening a fruity brightness. In the heart, oud, rose, orris root and violet leaf build a floral, spicy character. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and leave a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads unisex. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rose Intense and Floris A Rose for... have a close profile.

Craving

8.2

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Craving is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. The top pairs bergamot and yuzu with cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper; in the heart, plum, black tea, coffee and toast push it firmly into gourmand territory. It dries down onto myrrh, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come first, followed by leisure. Votes lean masculine, though a good share call it feminine, which fits the unisex label. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.

Sirrah (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Sirrah Extrait de Parfum is a unisex floral, green and fruity scent built around quince, saffron and Bulgarian rose. It wears strong, with strong longevity and projection. Most voters recommend fall and spring, then winter, and it is picked most for nights out, leisure and evenings. In the character votes the feminine side leads by a modest margin. The top opens with quince, saffron, passion fruit and green pepper, a fruity and spicy start. The heart brings osmanthus, Bulgarian rose and Madagascan green cardamom into a floral middle. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, white musk and Italian leather settles into woody, creamy and leathery tones. Tiziana Terenzi Sirrah Attar and MAD Parfumeur No.47 have a close profile.

Glow

7.2

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Glow is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits women, especially in spring and summer and for work or everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and may need a refresh during the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, daily and leisure the leading occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and quince, bright and lightly fruity. Hyacinth and jasmine form the floral heart, with a clean aquatic feel running through it. Cedarwood, iris, musk and amber soften the base into something warm and slightly powdery. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Annayake Mood for Colors Woman have a close profile.

Incandessence Lotus

7.7

Avon · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Incandessence Lotus is a fresh, aquatic floral with a light fruity and sweet side, feminine in character and suited to easy daily wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, office and leisure use. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ivy, blackberry and quince, a fresh and lightly fruity start. In the heart, lotus, kahili ginger and peony bring a floral airiness. The base of violet wood, vanilla and musk finishes it with a woody, creamy sweetness. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Femme and Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly have a close profile.

Inside Delight

6.8

Trussardi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Inside Delight is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance for spring and summer days, with floral and fruity sides kept light by a green edge. It has been discontinued. It opens with quince, lemon and magnolia, then moves into a floral heart of freesia, honeysuckle and coffee blossom. Sweetness stays in the background, while aquatic and green tones keep it airy. Teakwood, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Avon Perceive Dew and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

The Abandoned Mansion

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2025

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors The Abandoned Mansion is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, spicy heart over a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. The notes read as a single whole: quince brings a fruity sweetness while pimento adds spicy warmth. Cedar and oakmoss absolute build a woody, earthy ground, and aged paper gives the scent a faintly dusty, smoky air. Petitgrain and ambreine soften the mix. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in character, though feminine votes are not far behind. OM Parfum Oud Attar II and Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure have a close profile.

Madama Butterfly II

7.7

Senyokô · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Senyokô Madama Butterfly II is a women's perfume that opens with quince, angelica and pink pepper, then settles into a floral heart of tulip and Japanese cherry blossom, citrusy and green in character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, while leisure, business and evening wear are close behind. It reads feminine, though some voters call it masculine, so the gender line is not sharply drawn. Quince, tagetes and clementine petitgrain give a fresh, slightly bitter opening. In the heart, tulip, iris, galbanum and raspberry form a floral, green and fruity whole. The base of cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris leaves a woody, powdery and faintly smoky ground.

Crazy In Love

7.0

Majouri

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Majouri Crazy In Love is a fresh, fruity opening that settles into a gourmand sweetness with a soft floral, powdery feel, made for women. The top is quince, kiwi and lychee, so it starts fresh and juicy. In the heart, orchid, white chocolate and cake turn it creamy and sweet. The base of woody notes, musk and orris root sets that sweetness on a powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine, with many calling it modern. Britney Spears Fantasy (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Secret Dream have a close profile.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

Florence Amber

7.2

Roberto Cavalli · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Florence Amber is a feminine scent that most voters pick for fall, with winter and spring close behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It gets similar support for nights out, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and cypress, then moves into quince, cashmere wood and gardenia. Patchouli and honey sit underneath. A floral, fruity core carries a sweet, gourmand warmth, with spicy and woody touches keeping it balanced.