The Perfume Library

Les Sables Roses

8.4

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Radical Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Matière Première · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Radical Rose Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy character with a resinous, woody base, and it suits evenings and the cooler seasons best. Radical Rose has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use as well. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. The scent is built on Rosa centifolia absolute and saffron, giving a warm, slightly sweet floral texture. Jamaican pepper sharpens the spice, Spanish labdanum adds a resinous softness, and Indonesian patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth. The fresh accord stays in the background of all this richness. Bvlgari Le Gemme Gyan and Paglieri Venetiae have a close profile.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Rose Chérie

7.9

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Rose Chérie is a floral perfume that shows the fresh, sweet and powdery side of rose, best suited to spring and relaxed daytime wear. Rose carries the scent: Damask rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and Damask rose water form the floral core. Violet adds a powdery softness, raspberry a fruity sweetness, and almond a creamy roundness. Together it reads as a fresh, sweet and gentle rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Half of voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Those after a close profile could look at Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Poiray Parisian Rose.

Kismet (2016)

8.3

Lubin · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Lubin Kismet opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery oriental floral for women, built around rose, resins and vanilla. Bergamot, petitgrain and lemon keep the opening light. In the heart, patchouli joins Bulgarian rose and Rosa centifolia absolute for a weightier floral core. The base of opoponax, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla turns resinous, creamy and sweet, with spicy and powdery touches running through the shift. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and leisure wear also have their place. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Rosa Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery flower heart and a clearly feminine character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Over half of those voting call it feminine. Sicilian mandarin orange, pepper and Calabrian bergamot open it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley, violet and Rosa centifolia absolute bring a green, powdery floral note. Ambergris, musk and Virginia cedar soften it into a woody base.

J'adore L'Or (2023) (Essence de Parfum)

7.7

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built on Rosa centifolia absolute, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. A fresh, green floral character comes first, softened by a sweet, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior J'adior - J'adore L'Or (Parfum Solide) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum.

Amber Musk

7.6

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Amber Musk is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones, suited to a feminine, easygoing daytime wear. The notes read as a single whole: benzoin and Ambrox lay down a warm, sweet base, while musk turns it powdery and creamy. Rosa centifolia absolute carries the floral side, and coconut water adds a light, fresh breath. The overall impression is soft, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine to most voters. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Rose Saltifolia

7.2

Maison Crivelli · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fresia

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Fresia is a fresh, powdery floral built around freesia, violet and iris, offered as a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays on the skin without crowding the room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Freesia opens the scent with a fresh floral note. Rosa centifolia absolute and violet carry the heart, and iris and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy base. A green edge runs behind all the flowers. Gucci The Virgin Violet and Burberry Hawthorn Bloom have a close profile.

Rosa Centifolia (2022)

6.6

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rosa Centifolia is a fresh, green floral that deepens into spice and wood, and it works as a unisex scent. It opens with osmanthus absolute, petitgrain and cardamom, which give a lightly spiced, green freshness. At the heart, Bourbon geranium, jasmine sambac and Rosa centifolia absolute build the floral body. The base of Santamanol, Namibian myrrh and Bourbon vetiver leaves a woody, slightly leathery ground, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, spring and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are almost evenly split. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Ellis Brooklyn Rives have a close profile.

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral: bright citrus meets a soft, creamy bouquet, giving a lightly sweet scent made for women. Bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli open it with a sparkling citrus note. At the heart, magnolia, iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus take over, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. The base of sandalwood, musk and white amber dries down woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and most voters read it as feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo MyLO and Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Rose in Wonderland (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Rose in Wonderland Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant bud and dew drop, a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia absolute and geranium bring out the floral side. Crystal amber and vetiver in the base soften the sweetness and give the scent a calm depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes on character lean feminine, though it also wears as a unisex scent.

II-IV Kintsugi

7.6

Masque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque II-IV Kintsugi is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, green, floral character against a sweet, earthy backdrop, and it leans towards spring and autumn days. It opens with bergamot, Chinese magnolia and amber. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, suede and Rosa centifolia absolute carry the green, floral tone forward. In the base, raspberry leaf absolute, vanilla absolute and patchouli sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, leathery floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Hermès Barénia have a close profile.

Mon Paris Intensément

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Intensément is a feminine floral-fruity scent with a sweet, creamy gourmand softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, and it reads feminine and modern. The top notes of pear, bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry give it a bright fruity start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, freesia and white peony bring a floral, rosy core. The base of white musk, patchouli and benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

Odenaturae

8.0

Rubini · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rubini Odenaturae is a fresh, green floral-woody scent with resinous and earthy touches, reading like an herbal garden and worn by anyone. Mastic, chamomile, basil, laurel and tomato leaf give it a green, leafy feel. Rosa centifolia absolute and orange blossom absolute soften the floral side, while the fruity and spicy tones stay in the background. Its fougère structure and the resinous, earthy accords keep it balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most common occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy Rosé

7.4

Juicy Couture · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Rosé is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a light sweetness, young and feminine in character. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business use also common. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. About half of the voters read it as feminine, and a share also call it modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Williams pear, with jasmine adding an early floral touch. In the heart, white peony and jasmine sambac dominate, rounded out by Rosa centifolia absolute. In the base, ambrox, orris absolute and benzoin soften it into a faintly powdery, sweet finish. Aerin Fleur de Peony and Escada Cherry in Japan have a close profile.

Les Frivolités

6.4

Jacques Fath · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Fath Les Frivolités is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with osmanthus, bergamot and pink pepper, then moves into a powdery floral heart of heliotrope and Rosa centifolia absolute. Orris butter, sandalwood, suede and musk settle underneath, giving a creamy, soft base. Fruity and sweet tones are balanced by a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Esprit Simply You and Loewe 001 Woman Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Rose Star

6.7

Dior · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Rose Star is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance that pairs damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute with pear, lychee and raspberry. The rose leads and the fruit sweetens it: pear and lychee add freshness, while raspberry leaves a softer sweetness. Sichuan pepper and the spicy notes give that sweetness a slight edge, and honey and musk add a warm depth. The accords also carry a faintly synthetic sheen. Most voters pick spring, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include Hermès Tutti Twilly d'Hermès and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris.

Ideal Oud

8.3

Mizensir · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mizensir Ideal Oud is a floral, sweet rose scent deepened by spice and oud, best suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. It opens with Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and pink pepper. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Laotian oud and saffron absolute add a spicy, woody weight to the floral sweetness. The base of papyrus, labdanum absolute and Bourbon vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads either way. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite and Widian Hili have a close profile.

Essences Insensées (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Diptyque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Essences Insensées pairs rose and honey with red fruits in a fresh, floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it makes itself felt rather than staying close to the skin. All four seasons score almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and honey give it a floral sweetness. Red fruits lift that sweetness with a fruity edge, while green and fresh accents keep it from turning heavy. A spicy, woody warmth sits in the background.

Juriah

8.7

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Attars Juriah is a unisex scent that opens on Taif rose, Turkish rose otto and Rosa alba otto, then deepens into oud, amber and leather. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and its rose, oud and resin-heavy build sits more comfortably in the cooler months. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It leans slightly masculine in character, followed by feminine. Three different roses lead the top. In the heart, damask rose absolute, Cambodian oud and osmanthus come in, with chrysanthemum absolute adding another floral layer beside the rose. The base of white ambergris, amber, Siam benzoin, musk and leather closes it with a spicy, resinous, animalic warmth. Juriah Privé and Dorin Un Air d'Arabie Rose of Taif have a close profile.

Bella Donna

7.3

Jul et Mad · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jul et Mad Bella Donna is a feminine perfume whose floral heart is wrapped in a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth, with the oriental side taking the lead. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not ruled out. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and most voters call it feminine, with some adding classic. It opens with bergamot, ginger and mulberry. At the heart, Rosa centifolia absolute, jasmine absolute, magnolia and orris butter build a floral backbone. The base of labdanum, saffron, benzoin and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody, spicy warmth. Pana Dora Oud Republic and Angel Schlesser Absolute Oriental have a close profile.

Amber Musk d'Or

8.1

Aerin · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aerin Amber Musk d'Or is a feminine scent where amber, musk and sandalwood meet in a sweet, creamy, powdery heart, and it suits evenings and the colder part of the year. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring trails behind, and summer is barely mentioned. Night outs and evenings lead, with leisure and daily wear further back. Half the voters call it feminine, and a fair number find it classic. Coconut water and magnolia leaf keep the opening light. In the heart amber, lily of the valley, ambrox and oud take over, and the base of sandalwood, benzoin, frankincense, musk and praliné settles into a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky warmth. Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal have a close profile.