The Perfume Library

17 Rosso Limited Edition

8.4

Roberto Ugolini · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso Limited Edition is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and raspberry against the warmth of leather, honey and oud. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin and fills the space around you for a long time. Most voters pick spring and fall, though a fair number choose winter too. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also gets worn for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. It opens fruity, fresh and sweet with bergamot, raspberry and blackcurrant. In the heart, cedarwood, leather and honey turn it woody, leathery and spicy. The base of patchouli, false sandalwood, amber, oud and white musk leaves a sweet, warm finish.

Venom Incarnat

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat is a unisex gourmand where strawberry, caramel and vanilla sweetness is sharpened by leather and spice. The opening is a dense, sweet fruit stack of woodland strawberry, strawberry, blackberry and caramel. In the heart, amber, cinnamon and raspberry bring spice to the sweetness, with Virginia cedar adding a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli turns creamy and warm, while Russian leather adds a leathery weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards night out and evening wear more than the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade and The Dua Brand Incarnation of the Venom have a close profile.

Rouge Trafalgar (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dior Rouge Trafalgar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs citrus with red fruit, with a light floral edge. It opens with cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry, a fruity sweetness. Grapefruit and blackcurrant freshen the heart, and patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Raspberry Dictator

6.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator is a unisex scent that sets raspberry against leather and vetiver, fruity at first and smoky underneath. The top holds Sicilian mandarin orange, raspberry and ginger, so the sweetness of the fruit is sharpened by spice. In the heart, black pepper, iris and frankincense come forward, while the base is dominated by leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and styrax. A sweet, synthetic fruitiness sits on a smoky, leathery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and brudi Sek. have a close profile.

Rose Chérie

7.9

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Rose Chérie is a floral perfume that shows the fresh, sweet and powdery side of rose, best suited to spring and relaxed daytime wear. Rose carries the scent: Damask rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and Damask rose water form the floral core. Violet adds a powdery softness, raspberry a fruity sweetness, and almond a creamy roundness. Together it reads as a fresh, sweet and gentle rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Half of voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Those after a close profile could look at Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Poiray Parisian Rose.

Almaz

8.1

Kajal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Magie Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Lancôme · 1978

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Magie Noire Eau de Toilette opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and raspberry and runs through tuberose and jasmine to oakmoss and patchouli, a floral, green chypre. The top pairs fruity blackcurrant and raspberry with green notes and hyacinth. The heart builds a floral, sweet body from tuberose, ylang-ylang, iris and honey. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and civet pull the scent towards woody, spicy and animalic ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out over daytime or the office. It is made for women and is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Animale Animale and Rochas Mystère have a close profile.

Sacred Bond (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Sacred Bond Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry to a sweet, creamy base of caramel and vanilla. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. Gardenia, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber lead, while sandalwood, benzoin and white musk settle the sweetness into a creamy bed. The gourmand side is clear, and the floral and sweet accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out, leisure and evenings. Voters call it feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Zara Gardenia (2016) and La Rive My Only Wish have a close profile.

Ishq Special

9.0

Anfas

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Ishq Special is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity, sweet gourmand character with a spicy, powdery edge. It opens with saffron and jasmine; in the heart, raspberry and amber add a sweet, fruity warmth. The base of talcum, oakmoss and vanilla dries down to a powdery, creamy softness, and the oriental side comes through more clearly at this stage. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly worn for evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Anfas Ishq and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Background (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Jil Sander · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Background Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of tarragon, lemon and bergamot with a warm floral and vanilla drydown; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. The top notes lean on tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender, with aniseed and raspberry adding a fruity edge to the green freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral feel, with cinnamon adding spice. The base settles into cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla, woody and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits nights out and evenings, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with classic and modern also mentioned. Perfumes with a close profile include Joop! Berlin and Joop! Joop! Homme.

Miami South Beach

7.0

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Nose Behind Miami South Beach is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with davana, rum, carrot and clary sage, with cedarwood and lily at the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, honey, raspberry and coconut sweetness, while amber, oud and tobacco add an oriental, resinous and slightly animalic depth. The overall impression is fruity sweetness over spicy wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, with few votes for office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Gianni Campagna Vento Canale and Widian Gold I have a close profile.

Oud & Spice

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, clove and Laotian oud, with a spicy, woody and resinous character. It opens with raspberry, rose and bergamot, a fruity, floral start. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper and clove bring the spice forward. The base of labdanum, Laotian oud and patchouli settles into a resinous, smoky, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, it leans masculine. Widian Samar and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Cuir Infrarouge

8.4

Maison Crivelli · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Crivelli Cuir Infrarouge is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that sets leather, oud and vanilla against a fruity sweetness, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and name evenings and nights out as the occasions; the office is rarely chosen. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: leather and oud build a woody, animal base, while raspberry and bergamot add a fruity brightness. Tonka bean and vanilla soften it, Laotian cinnamon brings spice, and the iris resinoid and cedars frame it in dry, faintly powdery wood. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Because It's You

6.8

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Because It's You is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around neroli, raspberry and rose absolute, leaning towards everyday wear and spring. It opens with neroli and raspberry, one fresh and floral, the other fruity and sweet. Rose absolute holds the floral heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, vanilla and white musk carry it into a gourmand sweetness over a soft base, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Most voters recommend it for spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear come first. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Rabanne Lady Million (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Diamond Greedy have a close profile.

Forever Wanted Elixir

7.7

Azzaro · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Azzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a men's fragrance built on cardamom, leather and raspberry, where a fruity sweetness is tempered by spice. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third, and summer is far behind. It gets the most votes for evenings and nights out, and voters call it masculine and modern. Raspberry gives the scent a fruity sweetness, cardamom adds a spicy edge, and leather lays down a leathery, woody base. There is also a synthetic side among the accords. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and warm. L'Artisan Parfumeur Cuir Grenat and Odyon Atomic Leather have a close profile.

Ari (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum is a youthful, feminine scent that carries a floral and fruity sweetness over a powdery, creamy base. Pear, raspberry and pink grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness. In the heart, rosebud, vanilla orchid and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of blond woods, marshmallow and musk ties the gourmand sweetness to a creamy powder, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Midnight Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Britney Spears · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy Eau de Parfum is a feminine, powdery scent in which floral and fruity notes sit over a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with raspberry, plum and sour cherry for a fruity sweetness. Orchid, freesia and iris form a soft, powdery floral heart. Vanilla, amber and musk leave it warm and sweet on the skin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It is spread almost evenly across all four seasons and is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening, though it is rarely chosen for the office. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck and Bench. Identity for Her have a close profile.

Elixir d'Amour

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity core against spice, wood and a sweet warmth. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and bergamot, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, raspberry and water jasmine come forward, with gaiac wood and lily of the valley alongside. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber sweeten it, and oud, patchouli and musk build a creamy, oriental footing. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Chance Eau Splendide

7.0

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, lightly sweet fruity touch, made with women in mind. It opens with rose, raspberry and violet, the fruity sweetness resting softly over the flowers. In the heart, geranium leaf adds a green freshness while iris deepens the powdery side. Cedarwood and white musk leave a dry, clean trail at the base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt gently, for the wearer and those close by. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose and Gritti Seta.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Sous Le Vent

7.7

Guerlain · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Sous Le Vent is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that sets blueberry and raspberry sweetness over orange blossom and rose. It opens on blueberry, bergamot and raspberry, a fruity brightness. The heart is floral, built from orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla and cotton candy push the sweetness forward, while white musk, patchouli and sandalwood keep it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, evenings and leisure. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued; Pink Sugar Sensual and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Affection

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Pride Affection is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral opening over a sweet, creamy, gourmand base, and it suits spring and autumn days best. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, though winter has a fair share too. Leisure and daily wear draw the most votes, with night out and business following. Most voters read it as feminine, with modern coming next. The top holds blackcurrant bud, hazelnut and pistachio. The heart brings lactone, raspberry, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean join lactone for a creamy, powdery sweetness, with fruity and spicy touches alongside. Sublime Coton Blanc and Goutal Eau de Charlotte have a close profile.

First (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette is a feminine chypre that opens with raspberry and bergamot over aldehydes and settles into a rich bouquet of jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters call it feminine and classic. The opening is bright and fruity, with raspberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange and peach lifted by aldehydes. The heart is floral and powdery, built on jasmine, tuberose, orchid and orris root. The base turns sweet, woody and faintly animal, with amber, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Anne Klein Anne Klein (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around peony and May rose absolute. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tangerine and raspberry open with a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony and May rose absolute carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk soften the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Birkholz Endless Moment and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Royal Night

8.2

The Woods Collection · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Woods Collection Royal Night is a unisex scent in which leather, oud and frankincense give a smoky, resinous character, softened by the sweetness of rose and raspberry. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while daily and office wear are much less common. Half of the voters call it masculine, though it works as unisex. As a whole it rests on a leathery, woody frame. Leather, oud and birch build a smoky base, and frankincense and amberwood add a resinous warmth. Rose and raspberry bring a floral, fruity sweetness that balances the harder edges, with a spicy, oriental feel staying in the background.