The Perfume Library

Moonlight in Heaven

7.8

Kilian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Moonlight in Heaven is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and feels most at home in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant choice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters see it as fitting leisure, daytime and the office, while nights out and evenings come further behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Lemon, grapefruit and pink pepper open it bright and citrusy. The heart of coconut milk, jasmine sambac, rice and mango turns floral, fruity and creamy-sweet. Vetiver and roasted tonka bean in the base soften that sweetness and dry it down. Pana Dora Forever Love and Aigner Cara Mia Ti Amo have a close profile.

En Passant

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle En Passant is a fresh, floral and lightly green unisex scent, suited to spring and summer days when you want something clean and quiet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Nearly half of voters still read it as feminine, so its character leans that way. Lilac carries the floral side, while cucumber absolute adds an aquatic, green freshness. Rice and wheat sweeten it slightly and give a powdery softness, and cedar and white musk keep it on a clean, calm base.

Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes / Philippine Houseboy

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes / Philippine Houseboy is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of ginger, coriander and lemon to rice and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split fairly evenly between spring, fall and summer, with spring slightly ahead. It sits closer to leisure and daily wear, and voters are almost evenly divided between calling it feminine and masculine. The top opens with lemon's tartness alongside the spicy edge of ginger and coriander. In the heart, rice and jasmine add a creamy, powdery softness, while cardamom keeps the spice going. The base of tonka bean and amber sweetens it, with leather leaving a dry trace behind. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly gourmand.

White Rice

7.5

d'Annam · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

d'Annam White Rice is a unisex scent that runs fresh and floral, with a sweetness that settles into a creamy, powdery texture, and it suits everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring, then fall; daily and leisure wear lead, with the office a fair third. Voters mostly call its character modern and feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with pandanus and rice, with orris root and jasmine in the heart. Tonka bean, cedarwood and white musk form the base. The result is a fresh floral feel, a light gourmand sweetness and a woody ground. The Dua Brand Rice Rice Baby and L'Erbolario Cocco have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum

8.1

Kenzo · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum is a sweet, resinous floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds rice and frangipani's neighbour frankincense, the heart brings patchouli and frangipani, and the base settles into amber, vanilla and benzoin. Floral and gourmand accords lead, with spicy, powdery and smoky tones staying in the background. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2021)

7.5

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, with green and powdery touches that recall a garden after rain. Grapefruit, ginger and basil open it lightly. Geranium, jasmine sambac and rose form the floral heart, with violet leaf adding green and orris a powdery softness. Rain water, moss and vetiver keep the base cool and earthy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It leans slightly feminine in votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Dragonfly (2017)

7.6

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, though a fair number see it as masculine. The top notes of rain water, lemon and peony give a cool opening. In the heart, iris, lotus and cherry blossom bring a soft floral side. In the base, sandalwood, musk and amber sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish, with green and fruity touches in the background.

Loverdose Tattoo

6.7

Diesel · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose Tattoo is a sweet, gourmand floral that opens on mandarin orange, blackcurrant and bergamot and settles into vanilla, leaning towards fall and winter. It has been discontinued. The top is fruity and bright, with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and bergamot. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and rose carry the floral side. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, rice and milk turns it creamy, powdery and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and modern. La Rive Miss Dream and Mancera Roses & Chocolate have a close profile.

Ethos of Cities - Taipei

8.2

One Day · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

One Day Ethos of Cities - Taipei is a sweet, gourmand scent with a creamy, powdery and woody softness, suited to leisure and everyday wear. The top notes are taro, rice and soy milk, which give it a milky, creamy start. In the heart, gaiac wood and iris add a powdery, woody turn. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and musk finishes it in a soft, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it can work at the office too. Though unisex, voters read it as more modern and feminine. Phlur Cashmere Skin and Hendley Perfumes Untitled have a close profile.

Faqat Lil Rijal

7.6

Rasasi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, bergamot and oud. In the heart, rice, jasmine, cardamom and geranium add a floral sweetness while the spice carries on underneath. The base of sandalwood, musk, leather, oud and patchouli settles into a woody, earthy, animalic ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads masculine, with a classic side as well. Mancera Black to Black and Molinard Cuir have a close profile.

Yapana (2013)

8.0

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Yapana (2013) opens with red grapefruit, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, then settles into a sweet, powdery, spicy and resinous scent made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. The first spray is bright with citrus and pepper. The heart brings powder, rose, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spiced sweetness. The base of patchouli, labdanum, benzoin and vanilla turns warm, woody and resinous. Téo Cabanel Alahine and Baldi Malachite have a close profile.

Strawberry Mochi

7.0

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

d'Annam Strawberry Mochi is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and fall days and relaxed, casual wear. Strawberry, vanilla and brown sugar give it a clear sweetness, while rice and red bean paste soften it into a powdery, gourmand base. The fruity and fresh accords keep it light rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Coeur Azuki and The Dua Brand Berry Rice Cake have a close profile.

Softly Eau de Pétales

7.4

Jil Sander · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jil Sander Softly Eau de Pétales is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet floral with a feminine character, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Cherry blossom and rosebud open it; May rose, mimosa and jasmine form the floral heart. In the base, ambrox, rice and white musk give it a creamy, soft footing. Rendez-Vous by Téo Cabanel and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

19°4'N 72°52'E - Mumbai

7.4

Les Destinations · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Destinations 19°4'N 72°52'E - Mumbai is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with rice, matcha and bergamot, which read cool and green. In the heart, violet and rose add a powdery floral touch, softened by tonka bean. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla in the base turn it creamy and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It sits between feminine and masculine, with a modern feel. Geo. F. Trumper Ajaccio Violets and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

32 Venenum

7.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur 32 Venenum is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand character is softened by spice and woody warmth, with a creamy texture. 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, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Rice gives the scent a milky, creamy softness. Masala chai adds a spiced, sweet warmth, while Indian sandalwood forms a smooth, woody base beneath it. The overall impression is oriental, spicy and comforting.

Into the Gourmand - Number 3: Gleam of the Moon

7.7

Zara · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 3: Gleam of the Moon pairs a floral, gourmand sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel; it reads as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Rice, mimosa and vanilla lead the scent. Mimosa adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, while rice and vanilla carry it into a creamy, sweet gourmand direction. It is gentle and milky rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is seen as feminine and modern. Vanilla Fields and Mazzolari Vaniglia have a close profile.

Valentino Donna Acqua

7.7

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Donna Acqua is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a powdery, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, green almond and rice, then moves into a floral heart of frangipani, jasmine sambac and hawthorn. The base of sandalwood, benzoin and roasted tonka bean settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Zara A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo and Cacharel Yes I Am Pink First have a close profile.

Angelic Vanilla

7.7

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Angelic Vanilla is a floral, sweet and creamy gourmand with a powdery softness, made for women and suited to easy everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and almond blossom, with rice, rose and myrrh in the heart. Vanilla, musk, tonka bean and woods sit at the base. The fruity, sweet side leads, while the woody notes keep it on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. It reads as feminine. Its profile is close to Zara Femme (2016) (Eau de Toilette) and Georges Rech Muse Poudrée.

Tonka Sesame

7.4

Experimental Perfume Club · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Experimental Perfume Club Tonka Sesame is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, easy to wear at leisure or in the evening. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Autumn and winter lead while spring trails far behind, and voters pick it most for leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, followed by modern, though a fair share still call it masculine. The scent is built around tonka bean absolute, sesame absolute and almond, with green hazelnut and rice adding a creamy, powdery softness that heliotrope reinforces. Patchouli, Virginia cedar wood and vetiver settle the sweetness onto a woody, spicy base. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one whole from start to finish.

White On White - One

7.6

Xerjoff · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff White On White - One is a powdery, creamy and sweet floral; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as leaning feminine. It opens with almond, carrot, rose and blackcurrant, a fruity and floral start. In the heart, heliotrope, mimosa, rice and powdery notes soften the scent. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk dries down into a creamy, sweet and powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, followed by summer and fall, and the most common settings are leisure, daily wear and the office. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige and Boadicea the Victorious Heroine have a close profile.

Love in White for Summer

7.0

Creed · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Love in White for Summer is a feminine fragrance where peach, apple and red berries sit on a fresh, floral base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with red berries, apple, peach and cranberry, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and freesia build the floral side, while rice adds a creamy softness. Virginia cedar gives it a woody finish, and citrus and green accords keep it bright.

Horchata de Vanille

7.4

Sphinx · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Sphinx Horchata de Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent, with vanilla and spice that suit colder weather. Cinnamon and vanilla come first, with the spice slightly sharpening the sweetness. Milk softens the heart, and rice, cream and horchata settle into the base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords, and overall it reads sugary and milky. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. Most voters call it feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Lattafa Cookie Crave and Hilde Soliani Crema di Latte have a close profile.

A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo

7.6

Zara

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo is a fresh, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy warmth, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Built on pear, rice and sandalwood, it leaves a soft, milky impression overall. The fruity and gourmand side brings sweetness while the fresh accord keeps it light, and the powdery, creamy side rounds it off. It has a slightly synthetic edge too. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daily and leisure wear, and see it as feminine and modern. Valentino Valentino Donna Acqua and Cacharel Yes I Am Pink First have a close profile.

Romance d'Iris

7.3

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Romance d'Iris is a fresh, powdery floral built around violet, Florentine iris and iris, aimed at women and suited to easygoing daytime wear. It opens with bergamot and rice, a light and clean start. In the heart, violet and the two irises lead, while green and sweet accords soften the florals. The base of white musk and heliotrope leaves a creamy powderiness, and vetiver dries it down slightly. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern.