The Perfume Library

Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum opens with Rosa centifolia and aldehydes, then moves through violet and peony: a clean, powdery unisex scent. Rosa centifolia and aldehydes give it a fresh, bright start. In the heart, violet and peony soften the floral side, and sandalwood and musk close it with a creamy, powdery warmth. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Though unisex, it is most often called feminine, with a modern character. Dior Miss Dior (2021) Eau de Parfum and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

Fleur du Désert

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Fleur du Désert is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Nights out and evenings lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. Jasmine, orange blossom and Rosa centifolia form a floral base, which honey and cinnamon sweeten and warm. Assam oud and Ambrox add a woody depth, while ambrette seed brings a powdery, creamy softness.

Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Soie Malaquais

8.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against sweet, gourmand and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. On character, feminine leads the votes, with modern second. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity start. At the heart, silk and Rosa centifolia bring a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, chestnut and cocoa sweetens it and dries down creamy and gourmand. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Habanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Molinard · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Molinard Habanita is a floral, sweet oriental for autumn and winter evenings, classed as a women's fragrance. The top holds mastic, geranium, petitgrain and ylang-ylang. In the heart, rosa centifolia, mimosa and jasmine carry the floral side, while vetiver, cedar and nutmeg add a woody, spicy edge. The base of vanilla, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky and leathery warmth. Powdery and animal tones also sit among its accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favour evening and night-out wear. Feminine is the most common character vote, with classic second. Its profile is close to Molinard Habanita (1988) (Eau de Toilette) and Harry Lehmann Habanera.

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).

Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Diptyque · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose best suited to spring and summer days, and it reads as feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character leans clearly feminine. Rosa centifolia and Damask rose sit at the centre, with lychee giving the rose a fruity, slightly sweet edge. Ambroxan sets a clean base underneath. The fresh and green accords keep the rose light rather than heavy.

The Coveted Duchess Rose

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose is a fresh floral for women that sets mandarin orange against Rosa centifolia, softened by vanilla and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and over half of voters find it feminine. Mandarin orange opens bright, fresh and fruity. Rosa centifolia carries the floral heart, and vanilla with woody notes sweeten the base, which dries down with a spicy warmth. Coty Gravity (Cologne) and Mexx Inspired Glow (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

All of Me (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Narciso Rodriguez · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Tuberose, Rosa centifolia, white peony and black iris form a floral core, while Bourbon geranium adds a green freshness. Amber, sandalwood and white musk settle it onto a creamy, woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud Zarian

7.4

Creed · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Creed Oud Zarian is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around oud, myrrh and patchouli. It opens with spicy notes, ginger and bergamot alongside frankincense, then moves to Rosa centifolia in the heart. The base lays down a woody, resinous floor of oud, myrrh, sandalwood and patchouli, while tonka bean and liquorice root sweeten it. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud have a close profile.

Roses on Ice

7.3

Kilian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Roses on Ice is a cool, fresh unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing cucumber and lime with a floral heart. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, giving a green, aquatic, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral touch while the spicy side stays in the background. Sandalwood and musk smooth the base as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Fragrance World Icy Roses and Arran After the Rain have a close profile.

My Burberry (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, made for women and easy to wear through the day. It opens with bergamot and sweet pea for a bright start. Geranium leaf, freesia and quince form a green, lightly fruity heart. In the base, Rosa centifolia, damask rose and patchouli set the sweetness of the rose on a woody footing, and the scent dries down creamy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Blumarine Rosa and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Soir de Lune

7.5

Sisley · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sisley Soir de Lune is a fresh, green floral chypre, a women's fragrance that opens citrus and spice and settles on a heart of jasmine and mimosa. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while pepper, coriander and nutmeg add a spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, mimosa, lily of the valley, iris and peach. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing, with honey and musk softening the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Eau de Rochas (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Matière Noire

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Louis Vuitton Matière Noire is a floral, sweet and oriental scent with a spicy, woody depth, made for women and leaning most towards autumn evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. The scent is built on a floral base of jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and narcissus. Blackcurrant and cyclamen add a fruity brightness, and benzoin pushes the sweetness towards something creamy. Patchouli, frankincense and oud give it a woody, leathery and slightly spicy depth.

Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25

7.0

Kayali · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25 is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern. After autumn, winter and spring follow, while summer comes last. Night out and evening wear lead, and office use gets the fewest votes. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and saffron for a spicy brightness, and royal lily pulls it toward the floral side. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, magnolia and vanilla orchid form a creamy, powdery rose bouquet. Patchouli, sandalwood, amber and musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, warm base.

Overture Woman

7.9

Amouage · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Overture Woman is a floral, spicy and resinous scent in which saffron, cinnamon and benzoin lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, bergamot and apple brandy, and a fruity sweetness is felt right away. In the heart, geranium, Rosa centifolia and cinnamon form a floral-spicy core, while benzoin and myrrh add a resinous warmth. The base of labdanum, leather and frankincense leaves a smoky, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer sits low. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters also find a masculine side in it. Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Pink Me Up

7.1

Atelier des Ors · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier des Ors Pink Me Up is a fresh, citrusy and sweet floral with a feminine character, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. Bergamot and orange blossom open it fresh. The heart of champagne, blackberry and rosa centifolia adds a fruity sweetness. Musk, patchouli and iris settle softly underneath, and a synthetic edge shows among its accords.

Habanita (1988) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Molinard · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Molinard Habanita (1988) is a deep, powdery and animalic floral-oriental for women, now discontinued, that suits fall and winter evenings best. Petitgrain, mastic and galbanum give a green, resinous opening. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, nutmeg and cedarwood bring floral and spicy tones together. Patchouli, amber, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle into a sweet, earthy and smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most call it feminine, though a good number find it classic. Molinard Habanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum) and Harry Lehmann Habanera have a close profile.

Grand Master

7.9

Mind Games · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Grand Master is a floral-gourmand unisex scent built around peony, rose water and Kona coffee, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The top holds peony, blackcurrant and rose water; in the heart, Kona coffee, Rosa centifolia and violet deepen the floral side with a roasted edge. The base of ebony, panettone, frankincense and myrrh settles it into a sweet, creamy, resinous finish. Spicy, woody and smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy, drying it slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Master of Tactics and Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Givenchy · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built around roses, softened by a sweet, powdery note and leaning towards spring days. The rose appears in several forms rather than one: Rosa centifolia, fantasia rose, passion rose and emotion rose. Peony lightens the floral picture, vervain adds freshness, and aniseed gives the fruity sweetness a spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile and Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet have a close profile.

Contre Moi

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Louis Vuitton Contre Moi is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy, gourmand softness, positioned as a women's perfume and now discontinued. Magnolia, Rosa centifolia and orange blossom form the floral frame. Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla plus cocoa turn it creamy and gourmand, while ambrette seed backs the powdery side. Fruity and spicy touches and a leathery shade round out the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Half of voters find it feminine. Xerjoff Allende and Maison Margiela Lipstick On share a close profile.

Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31

7.0

Kayali · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 is a fresh, fruity floral that most voters place in spring and summer, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. It opens with pear, mandarin orange, peach and orange, a bright fruit start. In the heart, violet wood, magnolia, Rosa centifolia and white peony bring out the floral side. The base turns sweet with praliné, tonka bean and vanilla, while vetiver, musk and Ambrox Super keep that sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring leads over summer, and fall edges ahead of winter. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Tailor Be Mindful Woman and Armaf Miss Armaf Catwalk have a close profile.

Close Up

6.9

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Close Up is a sweet, smoky unisex scent of sour cherry and spices that suits fall and winter days. Sour cherry, green coffee and spices open fruity and sweet. In the heart, Atlas cedar, Rosa centifolia, patchouli and white tobacco bring a woody, smoky edge. Musk, amber and tonka bean soften the base into a gourmand sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Leisure, evening and nights out lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, with votes spread on both sides. Zara Amber Satin and LPDO Rubin Fumée have a close profile.