The Perfume Library

Eladaria

7.1

Creed · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Eladaria is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, peony, Rosa centifolia, lily of the valley and powdery notes bring a soft floral feel. Vanilla, cashmere wood, amber and musk leave a creamy, sweet trail at the base. Xerjoff Accento and Xerjoff Lua have a close profile.

Daphne

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Daphne is a rich floral-sweet scent with spice, resin and smoke, aimed at women and now discontinued. Daphne wears strong, with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least favoured. It is linked more to evenings and nights out than to daily or office wear. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and a good share also see it as classic. Tuberose, Tunisian jasmine and Rosa centifolia build the floral core, while saffron and patchouli add a spicy, woody edge. Amber, frankincense, oud and vanilla turn this into a warm, resinous, smoky sweetness, and iris adds a powdery softness. Bitter orange stays in the background of this dense blend.

Verte Envolée

7.6

Yves Rocher · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Verte Envolée is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp front, while black tea adds a dry, green tone beside the citrus. Rosa centifolia softens the floral side without weighing the scent down, staying in the background. Longevity and projection are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea and Stenders Evergreen.

Rose Pompon (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Goutal · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette is a floral women's scent that sets rose in a fresh, green, lightly fruity frame, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright and fruity. The heart is led by Taif rose, Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia and peony, with the sweetness kept soft. The base of white musk, patchouli and cedar lays a clean, faintly woody floor under the rose. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards have a close profile.

Rose Poivrée

6.0

The Different Company · 2000

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Different Company Rose Poivrée is a unisex scent that sets rose against a green, spicy and earthy backdrop. The top opens with coriander, black pepper and pink pepper, giving it a spicy start. In the heart, Rosa centifolia and damask rose carry the floral side, softened by green and fruity touches. The base settles on vetiver for a woody, earthy footing, with civet adding an animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable, so it sits between the two. Odin New York 04 Petrana and Gianni Campagna Bespoke have a close profile.

Rosa Novella

7.5

Santa Maria Novella · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Rosa Novella is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that opens with lemon and petitgrain and settles into a floral heart of gardenia, jasmine and Rosa centifolia. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though classic and masculine both get a fair share. The top notes of lemon and petitgrain give a citrusy, green and fresh start. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and Rosa centifolia form the floral body. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and musk keeps it woody and soft, with a faint spicy edge. Boadicea the Victorious Precious and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Sì Passione Éclat

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens with blackcurrant and bergamot and settles into rose and vanilla. The top pairs blackcurrant with bergamot for a bright, juicy start. Rosa centifolia and damask rose bring the floral heart forward. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and white musk softens it. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, business and leisure are the occasions named most often, and it reads feminine and modern. Valentino Donna Born In Roma (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

Citrus | 08

7.2

Kayali · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kayali Citrus | 08 is a fresh, lightly sweet citrus-floral fragrance for women, best suited to spring and summer days, and it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot and rhubarb give the scent a bright, tart fruit-and-citrus feel. Rosa centifolia and blackcurrant turn that into a floral, fruity sweetness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Tonka bean, musk and oakmoss soften the whole, yet the perfume stays fresh from start to finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name daily wear, leisure and the office as the settings for it. It reads mostly feminine. Bruno Banani Absolute Woman and Dior Rouge Trafalgar have a close profile.

Shirin David - created by the community

5.8

Shirin David · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shirin David - created by the community is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a powdery, creamy and modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer has few takers. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions; half of the voters call its character feminine, and most of the rest find it modern. It opens with cherry, peach, mandarin orange and pink pepper for a fruity brightness, while jasmine and orange blossom support the floral side. The heart holds Rosa centifolia, white musk and white blossoms. In the base, caramel and praliné push the sweetness forward and woody notes balance it. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Kappa White have a close profile.

Evening Rose

7.6

Aerin · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aerin Evening Rose is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sets rose in a sweet, fruity frame. Bulgarian rose absolute and Rosa centifolia sit at the centre, with blackberry softening the rose in a fruity sweetness. Cognac adds a warm, dark note, while frankincense brings a spicy, woody depth. It reads as one blend, with no clear split between opening and base. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share also find it classic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Aerin Evening Rose d'Or and Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose have a close profile.

Checkmate

7.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Checkmate is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens fruity and lightly sweet, then settles into a spicy, tobacco-tinged base. It opens with red currant, champagne and davana, a bright and slightly sweet start. The heart is floral, built on May rose, Rosa centifolia, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Bourbon tobacco, patchouli and tree moss form a soft but full base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though many also see it as modern, so it reads as unisex in practice.

Candy Love

7.2

Escada · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Escada Candy Love is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear in any season. Candied apple gives a fruity sweetness at the start, and Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral heart. Vanilla cream takes over at the base, so the scent dries down gourmand and creamy, with a slightly synthetic shine. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily use, and all four seasons get almost equal votes. It reads feminine and modern. Vera Wang Princess of Hearts and Clean Whipped Cherry have a close profile.

Elixir | 11

6.8

Kayali · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Elixir | 11 is a sweet, fruity floral that sets rose and jasmine against red apple, vanilla and amber, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits comfortably at leisure too. Over half of voters find it feminine. May rose, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac build a floral frame. Red apple adds a fruity sweetness to it. Vanilla and amber pull the scent towards oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk leave a soft, woody base.

Molinard de Molinard (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Molinard · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Molinard de Molinard Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning feminine scent that sets the green freshness of bergamot and galbanum against a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling on vetiver and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daytime and evening the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens fresh, green and slightly fruity with tagetes, blackcurrant bud and bergamot. The heart turns floral with jasmine, narcissus, ylang-ylang and Rosa centifolia. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a dry, woody, lightly spicy base.

Rosa Gardenia

6.7

Santa Maria Novella · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia is a fresh, floral and creamy unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. It opens light and bright with bergamot, orange blossom and almond blossom. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and Rosa centifolia set the floral character, while fig leaf adds a green freshness. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood in the base soften it, leaving a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters mostly suggest it for leisure and daytime, with a share also choosing it for the office. It reads mainly feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Jil Sander Softly and Le Labo Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Opus X

7.6

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Amouage Opus X is a fresh, floral and leathery unisex scent that sets rose against leather and Laotian oud. It opens on rose, rose oxide and rosebud, with geranium and varnish adding a cool, synthetic sheen. Leather leads the heart, while metallic notes, ylang-ylang, ambrarome and Laotian oud build a spicy, woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is linked mostly to evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It has been discontinued. Mancera Black Line and Hermetica Verticaloud have a close profile.

Royal Rose Aoud

6.9

M. Micallef · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Japanese Rituals

7.2

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tesori d'Oriente Japanese Rituals is a fresh, feminine scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and other citrus notes, a clean and sparkling start. The heart gathers rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, freesia and osmanthus, kept light by green and faintly fruity tones. The base of musk, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a soft, woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pressing on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office suit it best. Eau de Sisley 3 and Clive Christian 1872 for Women have a close profile.

Nevermore

6.9

Frapin · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Frapin Nevermore is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets Damask rose and Rosa centifolia against black pepper, nutmeg and Atlas cedar. Aldehydes and floralozone give the opening a fresh, airy feel, with black pepper and nutmeg bringing the spice right behind. Two roses take the heart. In the base, Atlas cedar, amber and saffron settle it onto a resinous, earthy, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. Caron Secret Oud and Sospiro Diapason have a close profile.

Bamboo Rose

7.5

Aerin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Two

7.0

Nejma · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nejma Two is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against the warmth of spice and oud, and suits evenings and nights best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a small minority. Night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, with classic as the second character. It opens on ylang-ylang, white rose, clove and saffron, the spice settling warmly over the flowers. The heart puts rose forward through Rosa centifolia and rose otto. The base of musk, oud, sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli adds a woody, earthy, powdery foundation.

Umbra Oud

7.4

Anomalia · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Anomalia Umbra Oud is a unisex scent built around cardamom, Laotian oud and frankincense, reading spicy, woody and smoky. It lasts strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cardamom, elemi resin and Rosa centifolia, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, ambergris, Laotian oud, white leather and spices form a leathery, smoky body. Vetiver, frankincense and Virginia cedar wood leave a woody, resinous warmth at the base. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Noir Kogane and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Black Lotus

5.1

Floral Street · 2017

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Floral Street Black Lotus is a floral scent darkened by spice, earth and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out; summer and office wear sit well behind. It is unisex, though votes split between feminine and masculine. The scent is built as a whole on a floral core of black violet, jasmine and Rosa centifolia. Black cherry adds a dark fruity edge, while saffron and red pepper bring spice. Patchouli, papyrus and labdanum form a woody, earthy, slightly leathery base.

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.