The Perfume Library

Dolce Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dolce Amalfi Eau de Parfum opens with quince, apple and cardamom and settles into a sweet, gourmand unisex scent. The top notes are quince, apple, cardamom and saffron, a fruity, citrusy brightness with spice. In the heart, clove, tolu balm and frankincense take over, and the base of musk, amber, vanilla and cedarwood rests in a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and mostly suggest leisure wear, with evenings and nights out close behind. Most read it as feminine, though many find it masculine.

Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent, lightly sweet and powdery, and it sits closest to daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily, leisure and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most people read it as feminine. It opens with the fruity brightness of grapefruit and quince, and hyacinth and jasmine give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, cedarwood, iris, musk and amber settle it into a powdery, gently sweet finish, with a green edge running throughout. La Rive Glow and Paris Bleu Apology have a close profile.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Via Cavour 1

8.1

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Via Cavour 1 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a warm, gourmand depth. It opens with quince and white peach, a fresh fruity sweetness. The heart brings together dark chocolate, Moroccan rose absolute, red fruits and patchouli, with the rose and chocolate softening each other. The base turns creamy with caramel, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk, while oud adds a woody depth in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Initio Blessed Baraka and Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour have a close profile.

Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Britney Spears · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum pairs quince, kiwi and lychee with jasmine and cupcake for a sweet, floral and gourmand scent made for women. Fantasy wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for a night out. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of quince, kiwi and lychee. In the heart, sharry baby orchid and jasmine build a floral base while cupcake adds a sweet, gourmand warmth. Musk, woods and orris root settle underneath and soften everything into a quiet, slightly powdery finish. The synthetic accord gives it a glossy, modern feel.

My Burberry (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, made for women and easy to wear through the day. It opens with bergamot and sweet pea for a bright start. Geranium leaf, freesia and quince form a green, lightly fruity heart. In the base, Rosa centifolia, damask rose and patchouli set the sweetness of the rose on a woody footing, and the scent dries down creamy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Blumarine Rosa and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Galop d'Hermès

7.9

Hermès · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermès Galop d'Hermès is a fresh, floral scent given an edge by spice and leather, made for women. Saffron and leather give the scent a spicy, leathery backbone, while rose carries the floral side and quince the fruity freshness. A creamy accord ties the sharp and soft parts together. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and use is spread evenly across daily, leisure, evening and office wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Valmont Private Mind and Louis Vuitton Mille Feux have a close profile.

R.E.M.

7.2

Ariana Grande · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ariana Grande R.E.M. is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around fig, marshmallow and salted caramel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and suits evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good number call it modern. The top opens with fig, marshmallow, salted caramel and quince. In the heart, lavender and pear blossom keep it fresh and floral. The base of white musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Vaara

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Vaara is a floral-spicy unisex scent that opens with rose water, saffron and coriander seed and softens toward honey and sandalwood. The top is coriander seed, saffron, carrot seed, rose water and quince, giving a green, fresh and slightly fruity spiciness at first. In the heart, Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, iris and freesia turn it powdery and floral. The base of honey, benzoin, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jil Sander Background and Dior Tendre Poison have a close profile.

Otimo

7.3

pernoire · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pernoire Otimo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with cardamom, rum and quince, then turns sweeter at the heart with tobacco, praliné, patchouli and tonka bean. Vanilla, cedarwood and osmanthus form the base. A fruity, creamy sweetness is warmed by spice and wood. Argos Triumph of Bacchus (Eau de Parfum) and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir have a close profile.

Chipmunk

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zoologist Chipmunk is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around hazelnut, quince and fir balsam absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with quince, cardamom, nutmeg and pink pepper, a spicy, fruity start. Hazelnut and chamomile then soften the sweetness, while fir balsam and oak absolute add a forest feel. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli settles into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic woodiness.

Oud Rosewood (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Dior · 2020

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Dior Oud Rosewood Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, rosewood and oud, with raspberry and quince softening the woody core. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It is favoured mostly for evenings and nights out; more voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. A woody, spicy line leads, with an oriental character settling over it. Smoky, leathery and animal tones stay in the background, while raspberry and quince add a fruity sweetness. Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade and Maison Crivelli Cuir Infrarouge have a close profile.

Aqva Divina (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Bvlgari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Divina Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most votes call it feminine. It opens with salt, bergamot and red ginger, giving a fresh, aquatic, lightly spicy start. In the heart, quince and magnolia add a fruity, floral softness. In the base, amber and beeswax sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish.

L'Homme Lacoste

7.1

Lacoste · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity quince, orange and mandarin, spices them with ginger and black pepper, and settles on a vanilla and woody base. The top notes are quince, orange, rhubarb and mandarin orange; citrus leads, while rhubarb adds a slightly tart edge to the fruit. The heart of ginger, jasmine, almond and black pepper turns it spicy and soft. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk, cedarwood and Akigalawood® balance the sweetness with a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern.

Lys Sølaberg

6.8

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg is a unisex scent built on tobacco absolute, roasted oak absolute and lily, with a fresh, floral and woody character that suits spring and autumn best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Tobacco and roasted oak set the woody, lightly spicy base, deepened by oakmoss and labdanum. Quince and lily add a fruity, floral freshness on top of that. Powdery and creamy accords soften the blend and turn it sweeter. Comme des Garçons Concrete and Pesade In Hindsight have a close profile.

Oliver

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Oliver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine taking a sizeable share too. Mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit carry the citrus, while fig, grape leaf and grass add a green, fruity feel. Oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and pink pepper adds a light spicy touch.

Arborist

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Arborist is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against resin, earth and smoke, giving it a woodland, slightly animal feel. Tuberose, magnolia and rose absolute form the floral side, while burdock, mugwort and lichen add green, earthy tones. Spruce resin, labdanum and myrrh absolute bring resinous warmth, softened by honey and saffron, with papyrus giving a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine or classic.

№ 30 Thé Arabique (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Frau Tonis Parfum · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Frau Tonis Parfum № 30 Thé Arabique Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where a fruity, sweet side meets gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. On character, feminine gets slightly more votes, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one layer: black tea and quince bring a fruity freshness, while vanilla and musk keep it creamy and soft. Irish whiskey and gurjum balsam add a spicy, woody, oriental depth.

Celestial Object

7.8

Liis · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Liis Celestial Object is a sweet, gourmand unisex perfume where spice and powder rest on a creamy base, and it suits fall and winter days. It opens with quince and pink pepper, a fruity brightness with a light spice beside it. In the heart, rice paper, frankincense and almond turn it powdery and creamy. Labdanum and tonka bean soften the sweetness and settle into a warm base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Feminine and modern votes outweigh the rest, though it still reads as unisex. Profumum Roma Dolce Acqua and Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit have a close profile.

Roma Uomo Green Swing

6.9

Laura Biagiotti · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and quince, the citrus brightness softened by a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, violet leaf and tonka bean bring a floral, green tone. The woody base of vetiver, cedar and cashmere wood leaves it dry and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it modern.

Ciel d'Opale

7.5

Ann Gérard · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ann Gérard Ciel d'Opale is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes, moves through a floral heart and settles into a sweet, woody base. Galbanum, bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a cool, sharp opening, while Sichuan pepper and quince add a spicy, fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine, honeysuckle and mock-orange carry the floral side, with Chinese cassia keeping it lively. The base builds a woody floor from vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood, softened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, and most voters find it feminine.

Smoked Vetiver

7.1

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clean Smoked Vetiver is a discontinued unisex scent that opens with quince and bergamot and settles into vetiver, cedarwood and amber, with a fresh, green and smoky character. The top is quince, bergamot, bamboo leaf and vervain, giving a citrusy, green freshness at first. Cedarwood, moss and peony form the heart, and vetiver, amber and musk build a woody, slightly creamy base. The smoky accord stays alongside the freshness without taking over. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Victor Victor Original (Eau de Toilette) and Borsari 1870 Mirra e Anice Stellato have a close profile.

Dolce Shine

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Shine is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and works for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so expect a light, easygoing scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter play a smaller part. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with mango, grapefruit and quince, a fruity, citrus-bright start. Aquatic notes, jasmine and orange blossom give the heart a floral, watery feel. In the base, blond woods, white musk and Australian sandalwood soften it into something sweet and creamy. Jil Sander Sun Summer Edition 2020 and Nina Ricci Nina L'Eau have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2019

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2019 is a fresh, citrusy, water-cooled unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with tangerine and Italian bergamot giving a bright citrus lift, while quince and water lily add a fruity, lightly sweet coolness. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and matcha bring a spicy-green touch, with aquatic notes keeping the watery feel going. Musk, driftwood and amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It has been discontinued.