The Perfume Library

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.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Loewe · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with fruity sweetness, a little spice and a faintly leathery woody base, and it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot, red currant and pink pepper, which read fresh, lightly fruity and a touch spicy. The heart of narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac, rose otto and iris turns floral and powdery. In the base, cedar, raspberry, leather and sandalwood sweeten it while leaving a woody, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daytime, office and leisure wear lean ahead of evening. About half of voters find it feminine. Delicious Closet Queen and Zara Vibrant Brown have a close profile.

Raspberry Ripple

5.9

Jo Malone · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple is a fresh, sweet and fruity unisex scent built on red currant, raspberry and white musk. Red currant comes first, and raspberry takes over in the heart. White musk softens the fruit underneath and leaves a powdery finish. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use trailing behind. The Dua Brand Creamy Raspberry Swirl and Primark Pink Princess have a close profile.

Coach Wild Rose

6.5

Coach · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Wild Rose is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity softness, easy to wear through the day. The top notes are red currant and bergamot, so it opens fruity and bright. At the heart, rose and jasmine sambac bring a creamy floral feel. The base of crystallised moss, tonka bean and ambroxan settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern streak for some. Bottega Veneta Illusione Tonka Solaire and Chloé Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Decimo

8.0

Gritti · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Decimo opens with bergamot, pineapple and red currant, a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance. Decimo is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters wear it in spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller choice. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and it mostly reads as masculine. Among the top notes, bergamot and pineapple give a bright, fruity start, while red currant adds liveliness. In the heart, birch, rose and patchouli bring a green, floral and woody turn. The base of ambergris, vanilla, leathery notes and musk softens it and closes warm and spicy.

Forbidden Affair

5.8

Anna Sui · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Forbidden Affair is a fresh, fruity-floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days and suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and red currant, a bright, citrusy fruit note. Towards the heart, raspberry, pomegranate and rose add a sweet, floral softness. In the base, violet, musk and cedar settle that sweetness onto a calm footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often as occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Kilian Sparkling Royal and Azzaro Jolie Rose have a close profile.

Quizás / Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Loewe · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Quizás / Quizás, Quizás, Quizás Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters link with autumn and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn first, then spring; night out, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. Red currant and lemon open with a bright, sharp freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose absolute bring a soft floral note. In the base, amber, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody ground, while lavender honey and vanilla push the sweetness forward. Chypre and citrus accords tie it together. Loewe Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Eau de Toilette) and Jo Malone Nashi Blossom have a close profile.

Narghile'

8.0

Mine Perfume Lab · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mine Perfume Lab Narghile' is a unisex scent that moves from a floral, fruity opening to a sweet, gourmand and spicy base. It opens on citrus notes, and the heart of red currant, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose keeps it floral and fruity. In the base, vanilla, honey and amber sweetness dominates, while tobacco and Peru balsam add a woody, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Yas Perfumes Al Hareem have a close profile.

Dolce Rose

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a smaller group calls it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, green apple and red currant, which give it a fruity, citrusy brightness. At the heart, magnolia, white peach and rose come forward, leaving a sweet, floral rose impression. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Her and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

Bouche Baie

6.7

Nez à Nez · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nez à Nez Bouche Baie is a floral, fruity gourmand: sweet, lightly powdery and feminine in character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, red currant and blackberry, with blackcurrant rounding out the fruit. In the heart, nectarine, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral side. The base of coconut milk, honey and almond turns it gourmand, while raspberry keeps the fruit going. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out, and the feminine character leads the votes. Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

True Religion for Women (2009)

5.6

True Religion · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

True Religion for Women is a fresh, fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with Granny Smith apple, Brazilian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot for a cool citrus feel, with red currant rounding out the fruit. In the heart, plum, pear blossom and freesia add a soft floral touch. Musk and woods settle it onto a lightly woody base; the overall impression is green, aquatic and a little sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily or leisure wear, with some also choosing the office. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Modern Princess

7.0

Lanvin · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Modern Princess is a fresh, sweet fruity-floral with a creamy finish, reading as a light, youthful everyday scent for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate; it comes across as feminine and modern, and it stays easy and unobtrusive. Cripps Pink apple and red currant give a bright, fruity opening. At the heart, freesia and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla orchid, blond woods and white musk settles into a creamy, sweet background. Clean Sparkling Sugar and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid have a close profile.

Flos Mortis

7.2

Rogue · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Rogue Flos Mortis is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green character with sweet, creamy and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Tuberose absolute and Indian jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral core, while osmanthus and red currant add a fruity freshness. Black leather and musk pull it towards an animal, creamy side, and spicy and sweet shades run alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and favour evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Le Cuir and Carnal Flower have a close profile.

Maltol & Cinnamon

7.6

Label

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Label Maltol & Cinnamon is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cool autumn and winter days. The top holds walnut, maltol and caramel; in the heart, cinnamon, red currant and blackberry set a spicy edge against the sweetness. The base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine ones. Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) and Hormone Serotonin have a close profile.

202 Melon d'Eau Groseille Jasmin

7.0

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bon Parfumeur 202 Melon d'Eau Groseille Jasmin is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, watermelon and lemon, which give it a cool, juicy feel. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and red currant bring floral and fruity tones together. In the base, sandalwood, caramel and peach soften the scent and make it sweeter, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Voters read it as more feminine and modern. Tom Tailor Time to Live! and Anfas Alkhaleej Gemini have a close profile.

Rose Amazone

7.4

Hermès · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Ivoire (2013)

7.3

Balmain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Eau d'Ivoire (2013) is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet glow, a feminine perfume suited to spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, with night out picked far less. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without feeling heavy. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with red currant and bergamot, a bright, slightly sharp fruit freshness. In the heart, magnolia, osmanthus absolute and patchouli build a floral body, and the patchouli pulls it toward a spicy, powdery tone without weighing it down. In the base, ambrettolide closes the scent on a soft, sweet trail.

Morel Map

7.8

Clue Perfumery · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clue Perfumery Morel Map is a green, earthy unisex scent that feels like a walk through damp woodland, with fresh floral touches resting on a woody base. It opens cool and green with birch leaf, balsam fir needle, red currant and sweet violet. In the heart, galbanum, mushrooms and violet leaf bring out the damp side of the forest. Forest soil, oakmoss and elm settle the base into something earthy and woody. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays close and doesn't fill a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Amouage Portrayal Man and Diptyque Eau de Lierre have a close profile.

Be Jeweled

6.1

Vera Wang · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vera Wang Be Jeweled opens with pomegranate, champagne and red currant, a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of pomegranate, champagne and red currant give it a bright fruity start. In the heart, passion fruit, pink peony and honeysuckle bring out the floral side. Australian sandalwood and sugar in the base settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Gucci Envy Me and Vera Wang Preppy Princess have a close profile.

Signature Citrine

7.4

Zaharoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature Citrine is a unisex scent that ties a bright opening of orange, clementine and red currant to jasmine and a woody base. The top notes bring orange, red currant, fennel and cardamom, so the first impression is fresh and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, fig wood and pink pepper add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, frankincense, oud, musk and white moss sets a woody, lightly powdery ground, while plum carries a fruity tone down into it. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fades quickly nor fills the room. Its fresh, fruity build suits everyday wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Dior Grand Bal and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Macramè

7.4

Gritti · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Macramè is a fresh, citrusy opening resting on a powdery, sweet and slightly creamy floral heart, made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come first. It mostly reads as feminine. It opens with bergamot, apple blossom and pear, bright and fruity. In the heart, powder, rose and red currant soften the floral sweetness. Amber, patchouli and musk close it with a spicy, creamy warmth.

Belle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Sonia Rykiel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a gourmand, spicy and powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lavender, mandarin orange and red currant give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and coffee bring floral powder together with a gourmand warmth. It settles on a sweet, woody, oriental base of amber, vanilla, mahogany and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Lancôme Miracle Forever have a close profile.

Cranberry

6.9

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Cranberry is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit alongside cranberry. In the heart, red currant, honeysuckle and ginger flower add a soft floral-fruity note, while ozone keeps the air cool. Vetiver, woods and musk form a simple woody base. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans somewhat feminine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Parfums d'Elmar Mahina have a close profile.

Twice Rosa

7.5

Iceberg · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Twice Rosa is a fresh women's perfume that pairs a citrusy, floral heart with green and lightly sweet touches. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. It opens with pink grapefruit and red currant, bright and fruity. Jasmine leads the heart, while carrot seed adds a faintly spicy, green edge. Ambrette seed and cedarwood settle it onto a soft woody base.