The Perfume Library

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Eilish (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Billie Eilish · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, red berries and candied blossoms, bright and sugary. Spices, cocoa and vanilla then turn the heart creamy and powdery. Woods, tonka bean and musk keep it on a soft, warm base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, with evening, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex, and many also call it modern.

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

Meliora

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Meliora is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, with a clearly feminine character. It opens bright and a little tart with blackcurrant, raspberry and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine tea come forward while lily softens the floral side. The base of vanilla and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, lightly balanced by cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Monkoku Florya and The Dua Brand Melior have a close profile.

Insolence (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Insolence Eau de Parfum pairs a floral, fruity and sweet character with a powdery, woody backdrop, and it reads mostly feminine. Red berries lead the way. At the heart, violet, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Tonka bean, woods and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer least chosen. Evening, night out and leisure wear are nearly tied, while office use comes last. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Lubin epidOr and Anna Rivka Éveil have a close profile.

Nebras

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Nebras is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Mandarin orange and red berries give a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, rose, vanilla and cocoa sweeten it; underneath, tonka bean, amber and musk leave a creamy, powdery, gourmand trail. Spicy and oriental touches deepen the sweetness a little. Eilish (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner Sweet Surrender have a close profile.

Angel Muse (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Mugler · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Muse Eau de Parfum is a gourmand women's fragrance that opens with grapefruit and red berries and settles into hazelnut cream, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer comes well behind. It is mostly matched to evenings and nights out, less often to daytime or office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with grapefruit and red berries, fruity and bright. In the heart, hazelnut cream adds a creamy, gourmand softness. The base of patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, and the spicy, oriental touches keep the sweetness in check. Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee and Montblanc Legend Night have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Gucci · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets gardenia in a soft, fruity, sweet and creamy frame, and it reads as an easygoing everyday perfume for women. It opens with pear blossom, Italian mandarin orange and red berries, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, gardenia, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carry the floral side with a creamy softness. At the base, brown sugar sweetens the scent while patchouli keeps that sweetness from floating off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a minor role. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office following. Most voters call it feminine. Zara 02 Crispy Gardenia and La Rive Vintage Flowers have a close profile.

Lamar

7.9

Kajal · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kajal Lamar is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn, especially evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine, while some see it as modern or even masculine. Spring and autumn draw almost equal votes, with summer and winter not far behind. It is chosen far more for evenings and nights out than for the office. It opens with cardamom, orange, bergamot and pineapple, fresh and fruity. Jasmine sambac absolute, saffron, magnolia and rose form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, toffee, musk and cedarwood carry it into a gourmand, creamy, woody sweetness. Widian Black II and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Eden Juicy Apple | 01

6.9

Kayali · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it suits warm seasons and daytime more than winter or evening. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with red apple, blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and lychee, a juicy, bright fruit impression. Jasmine and rosa centifolia bring a soft floral heart, and musk, amber and vanilla blossom sweeten the base. Its profile is close to Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Marc Jacobs Dot (Eau de Parfum).

Amarige (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette is a dense floral for women, with tuberose, gardenia and jasmine set over peach and mandarin orange. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and neroli, a fruity brightness. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and rose lead, while carnation and cassia add a light spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. The character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Rochas Alchimie have a close profile.

Signature / Aedes de Venustas

7.3

Aedes de Venustas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas Signature / Aedes de Venustas is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around honeysuckle, green apple and tomato leaf. Green apple, red berries and rhubarb give it a tart, fruity brightness, while tomato leaf pulls that side towards green. Honeysuckle brings a soft floral note and hazelnut stays in the background, with frankincense and vetiver adding a woody, lightly smoky base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as in between. Nbitor Santalla and Trudon Médie have a close profile.

Drunk Lovers

8.1

Borntostandout · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Borntostandout Drunk Lovers is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a spicy, woody base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and night outings and evenings are the most voted occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red berries, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, a bright mix of fruit and citrus. In the heart, ginger, pepper and cognac add spice and warmth. The base carries sweetness through vanilla orchid, benzoin and amber, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody depth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Rabanne Phantom Parfum and Nicheend Space have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Elle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for daily and office use. Most voters call it feminine. It opens bright and juicy with citrus fruits, lychee and peony. In the heart, jasmine and red berries carry the floral sweetness on. Patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy base with a soft powdery finish. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

Innocent

7.6

Mugler · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Innocent pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with almond and praliné in a floral women's scent that sits between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It is recommended most for fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It suits leisure, evening and daytime wear. It opens fresh with bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart of blackcurrant, almond and red berries adds a fruity sweetness. Praliné, musk and amber settle into a gourmand, powdery, oriental warmth at the base. Mugler Innocent Illusion and Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens have a close profile.

Tierra

7.0

pernoire · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pernoire Tierra is a unisex scent that sets rum and red berries against the warmth of benzoin, vanilla and oud, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most common settings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fruity and sweet with rum and red berries. In the heart, benzoin, vanilla and Colombian spices bring a gourmand, resinous warmth. Oud in the base adds a woody, slightly animalic depth. Soma Parfums Halcyon Oud and Aaron Terence Hughes Oud Noir have a close profile.

Reb'l Fleur (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Rihanna · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rihanna Reb'l Fleur Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity floral that moves from peach and plum to tuberose, violet and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries, peach and plum. In the heart, coconut water, tuberose, violet and hibiscus add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and vanilla dries down powdery, creamy and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks across fall, winter and spring, with night outs and leisure leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Rihanna Reb'l Fleur Love Always and Madonna Truth or Dare.

Rose Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose Noir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that lightens rose with citrus and fruity touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It spreads evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with red berries, grapefruit, cardamom and freesia. The heart brings Damask rose, jasmine and violet. In the base, labdanum, musk and patchouli settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground.

Begum

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Begum is a powdery, sweet floral built around Bulgarian rose, lilac and jasmine sambac absolute, warming into vanilla and amber. It opens bright with lemon and bergamot, while red berries and freesia add a soft, fruity touch. The heart is dominated by roses, lilac and jasmine, with ylang-ylang and Florentine iris making it powdery and creamy. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla and amber form a woody, sweet, oriental floor. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Damarose and Xerjoff Elle have a close profile.

Lothair

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Lothair is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on cardamom, grapefruit and fig leaf and carries lavender and black tea at its heart. The opening brings a spicy, citrusy freshness from cardamom, grapefruit, bergamot and fig leaf. Lavender, magnolia and black tea take over in the heart, where the floral and fougère sides become clearer. The base of musk, cedar and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery and faintly creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it wears comfortably for daily use, leisure and the office. The largest share of voters calls it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct and Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare have a close profile.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Cristal

7.8

M. Micallef · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Mon Parfum Cristal is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around red berries, rose and bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries and cinnamon, a fruity sweetness with a touch of warm spice. Rose and bourbon vanilla form the heart, the floral side softened by the vanilla. The base of toffee, amber and musk closes it in a creamy, powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It reads feminine. Lattafa Pride Nebras and Georges Rech Belle Divinité have a close profile.

Brilliant Wish

7.4

Chopard · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Brilliant Wish is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and red berries, moves into star jasmine and violet leaf, and settles on amber and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It is chosen most for spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. The spicy pink pepper meets the sweetness of red berries at the start. In the heart, star jasmine brings a soft floral note while violet leaf adds a green freshness. Amber and musk close it on a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Montblanc Femme Individuelle share a close profile.