The Perfume Library

East

8.0

Akro · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Akro East is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around raspberry, leather and oud. East has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Raspberry opens with a fruity sweetness. As the scent moves into the heart, leather and oud take over, turning it leathery, resinous and smoky. Ambrox in the base softens the woody, oriental feel and holds it together. Its profile is close to Journey to the East and Ombre Nomade.

Pear Potion

7.8

Emir · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emir Pear Potion is a fresh, fruity unisex scent with a gourmand sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pear and apple, then moves into a floral and sweet heart of jasmine and caramel. Musk and raspberry soften the base, leaving an impression that is fresh, sugary and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal à Paris and Avon Caramapple have a close profile.

Apollo

8.0

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Apollo is a men's fragrance for autumn and winter nights, pairing a sweet, fruity side with a woody, spicy base. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, with night outs and evenings leading the occasions and summer rarely chosen. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a little goes a long way. Voters call it masculine and classic more often than anything else, though many also find it modern. Red currant, raspberry and red berries give it a sweet, bright fruit note. Rose and violet add a floral layer, while amber, sandalwood, patchouli, frankincense and oud build a heavy, smoky, slightly leathery woodiness underneath.

Lady Caron (2000) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Caron · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Lady Caron pairs jasmine, neroli and peach over a dry oakmoss base, making a floral, fruity chypre made for women. Jasmine and neroli give it a floral frame, while peach and raspberry add a soft, sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss and sandalwood lay a woody, powdery ground, and the spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It has been discontinued. Divine Divine and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose

6.7

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose is a fresh rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and business, with night and evening use further behind. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with rose, raspberry, pear and pink pepper, a fruity, sweet and fresh start. In the heart, rosa centifolia, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. Ambroxan, patchouli and cashmeran settle underneath into a creamy, soft base. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Bond No. 9 Bryant Park have a close profile.

Precious Moments (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Precious Moments Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that opens with leaf green, raspberry and blackcurrant and softens into vanilla and caramel. It is a light, easygoing fragrance: most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. More than half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Leaf green, raspberry and blackcurrant give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, freesia, peony and cardamom add a floral lightness. The base of vanilla, caramel, woods and musk settles into a gourmand, powdery, slightly woody sweetness. essence Like a Downtown Girl and Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Ruby

6.6

Valentino · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Ruby is a men's fragrance that pairs the fruity sweetness of raspberry with a fresh, spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it also leans towards evenings and nights out. Most votes call it masculine and modern. It opens on raspberry, with lavender at the heart. Cream and woody notes soften the base. The overall impression is sweet, fruity and creamy, with a woody backdrop. Diesel Fuel for Life Homme and Jack&Jones #02 have a close profile.

Moon Sparkle

7.3

Escada · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Moon Sparkle is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral with a clear sweetness, light and youthful in feel. Blackcurrant, strawberry and red fruits open bright alongside citrus notes. In the heart, jasmine, rose, freesia and sweet pea add a soft floral touch, while musk, sandalwood, amber and raspberry settle it onto a sweet, slightly powdery base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine, and many also call it modern. It has been discontinued.

Hilfiger Woman

5.4

Tommy Hilfiger · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger Woman is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Mandarin orange, raspberry, pink grapefruit and Italian bergamot give it a bright, fruity opening. At the heart, Egyptian lily-of-the-valley, Moroccan jasmine and Yulan magnolia add a soft floral touch. In the base, vanilla sweetness is balanced by sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, drying down onto a woody ground. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Calvin Klein CK2 and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Carnal Desire

8.2

French Avenue · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

French Avenue Carnal Desire is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, fruity side with spicy woods, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with cinnamon, raspberry and bergamot: spicy, bright and fruity. The heart of rose, cotton candy, osmanthus and iris turns clearly sweeter. The base of cedarwood, leather, patchouli, oud and vanilla settles into a smoky, leathery, woody ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; spring works too. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Amouage Sequence and Widian London Black Edition have a close profile.

Smile

7.1

Akro · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Akro Smile is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, with fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice. It opens with sage and bergamot, a bright, citrusy, slightly spicy start. Raspberry adds a fruity sweetness in the heart, and musk softens the base. The overall feel is fresh and clean, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it sits comfortably at the office too. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Agrumi and Hugo Boss The Scent Pure Accord for Her.

Delicious Closet Queen

6.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Delicious Closet Queen is a sweet, floral and fruity scent in which raspberry and rose meet powdery iris and violet over leather and opoponax; it has been discontinued. Raspberry and rose carry the fruity sweetness, while violet and iris set it on a powdery base. Sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and patchouli frame it in wood; leather, opoponax and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, spicy warmth. The fresh accord stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly to spring and fall, but it is worn in all four seasons, from daily use to business and leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as unisex in practice.

Deci Delà (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Nina Ricci · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Deci Delà Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet fruity floral built on peach, apricot and raspberry with rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and lean towards daily wear and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with the fruity sweetness of peach, apricot, raspberry and currant, softened by boronia and osmanthus. Rose, jasmine, freesia and sweet pea form the floral heart. Sandalwood, patchouli, resins and vanilla leave a chypre, woody and spicy base. Caron Lady Caron and Frédéric Haldimann Poésie have a close profile.

L'Amoureuse (Eau de Parfum)

5.2

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt L'Amoureuse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around blackcurrant, Sicilian tangerine and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine and modern. It opens with blackcurrant, Sicilian tangerine, lemon and bergamot, a bright and juicy start. At the heart, rose, Indian jasmine sambac, violet and raspberry add a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, lily, peach, benzoin, white musk and sandalwood soften it and settle it into a gentle sweetness.

La Vie en Fleurs (2021)

8.1

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs is a powdery, creamy floral that layers violet, peony and rose over mandarin orange and raspberry, and it is described as unisex. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Mandarin orange and sweet, fruity raspberry come first. Violet, peony and rose then form a floral heart. In the base, iris, white musk and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Thorns Become Roses

7.9

Nishane · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Nishane Thorns Become Roses is a unisex scent where rose and fruit sit on a green, spicy and woody base. It opens with the fruity sweetness of raspberry and lychee, sharpened by cardamom and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose meets mimosa, violet leaf and blackcurrant, with the floral side kept fresh by a green edge. White oud, patchouli and sandalwood give the base a woody, faintly leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes for modern, masculine and feminine are close together, so it doesn't favour one gender. Its profile is close to Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum) and Dose Of Rose.

Arctic Jade

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Agonist Arctic Jade is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, Brazilian orange and white freesia through raspberry and jasmine to a vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. It opens with fruity cranberry and orange softened by white freesia. The heart of raspberry, jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and white cedar is floral with a light woody frame. In the base, patchouli, ambrette, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. An aquatic, synthetic sheen runs throughout.

Rose au Sucre

7.7

Place des Lices

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Place des Lices Rose au Sucre pairs rose with jasmine, violet and vanilla for a floral, sweet and powdery scent. Rose and jasmine form the floral base, while violet and talcum soften it into a powdery feel. Vanilla and raspberry push the sweetness towards gourmand, lemon lifts it slightly, and musk keeps the whole thing creamy and close to the skin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It is sold as unisex, though half the votes read it as feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Chia (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Pride Ansaam Gold have a close profile.

Tangier Memories

7.3

Teresa Helbig · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Teresa Helbig Tangier Memories is a women's fragrance that sets the sharpness of bergamot and pink pepper against sweet, fruity cranberry and raspberry, resting on a leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter next, and mostly see it as a leisure or business scent, though evening and night-out wear get votes too. Most voters call it feminine, yet a fair share find it masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and pink pepper. The heart turns sweet and fruity-floral through cranberry, raspberry and Pomarose®, with Siam benzoin adding a resinous softness. It settles into a woody, leathery, lightly sweet base of red leather, musk and tonka bean. Folie à Plusieurs me·cha·no and Tonino Lamborghini Intenso have a close profile.

Baiser Volé Lys Rose

7.2

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atelier d'Artiste

7.7

Nez à Nez

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Atelier d'Artiste is a unisex fragrance that opens on black grape, cognac and rum, with a fruity, sweet and smoky character. It has been discontinued. It begins with black grape, cognac and rum, a fruity, slightly boozy start. In the heart, juniper, patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy, woody base, while raspberry adds a sweet fruit note. The base carries leather, tobacco and coffee for the smoky side, softened by vanilla and heliotrope. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Jovoy Pavillon Rouge and Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Secrets of Love - Gourmet

6.4

M. Micallef · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Gourmet is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with oud, vanilla and labdanum, a sweet and resinous start. The heart holds raspberry and frankincense, and the base settles on violet, chestnut and leather. The gourmand and woody sides leave a smoky, leathery dry-down. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud have a close profile.

Riso

7.3

Tuttotondo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tuttotondo Riso is a sweet, powdery unisex scent in which mandarin orange and raspberry open fresh and fruity, softened by rice steam and frangipani. The top holds mandarin orange, raspberry and ozonic notes, with the fruit coming first. In the heart, frangipani, rose and rice steam add a floral but creamy softness. Musk, woods and vanilla close it out with a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It reads mostly feminine, though plenty of voters also call it modern.

Have Fun

7.0

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Have Fun is a cheerful women's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening and fruity sweetness over a floral heart. The top is lemon, blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry and apple, so citrus freshness and fruit sweetness arrive together. Jasmine, freesia, rose and peony give the heart a soft floral feel, while sandalwood, ambergris and musk close it smoothly at the base. A slightly synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. Anyone after a similar profile could also look at Escada Moon Sparkle and Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin.