The Perfume Library

Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne) is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets peony, rose and red apple against the soft, leathery touch of suede. Peony, rose and carnation carry the floral heart, with jasmine alongside them. Red apple adds a fruity, sweet brightness, while suede brings a powdery, leathery softness. The overall impression is fresh, light and gentle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. Most find it feminine. Manos Gerakinis Pivoine and A'pieu Lovely Peony have a close profile.

Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gloria Vanderbilt · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet floral built on orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose over a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood; made for women, it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing. It is favoured for evening and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top opens bright with bergamot, pineapple, lavender and green notes lifted by aldehydes. The heart is filled out by rose, ylang-ylang, carnation and orris root. In the base, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood and musk settle over civet and vetiver, leaving a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Its profile is close to Guerlain Samsara and Rochas Byzance.

A Taste of Heaven Absinthe Verte (Perfume)

7.5

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian A Taste of Heaven Absinthe Verte is a unisex scent that opens on lavender and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla, oakmoss and amber, sitting between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. The opening is green and fresh, led by lavender and orange blossom. Patchouli and rose add a fuller floral heart, and in the base vanilla sweetens the whole while oakmoss and amber leave a woody, powdery warmth. The fougère structure and a spicy edge keep the gourmand sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters tilt it masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Lattafa Adeeb and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Enchanted Forest

7.5

The Vagabond Prince · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest is a unisex scent built on blackcurrant, rum and vetiver, with a green, floral character. It opens with rum, wine and blackcurrant leaf, giving a warm, fruity start, while pink pepper and rosemary add spice and greenery. The heart is led by vetiver, rose and carnation, softened by honeysuckle. The base of amber, benzoin, vanilla and oakmoss is resinous, earthy and lightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear are the most common uses. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as open to both.

Kayaan Classic / كيان

8.9

Al Wataniah

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic / كيان is a floral and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Italian orange and Iris pallida, moves into leather and rose, and rests on ambrette, cedar, sandalwood and oud. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a spicy warmth and a creamy softness running through a leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine. Jovoy Touche Finale and Giardino Benessere Rea have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Unlimited

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light but noticeable through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with mint, grapefruit and violet leaf, which bring coolness and a green edge. In the heart, rose, pineapple and cinnamon turn it floral, fruity and slightly sweet. Cistus, musk and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. The aquatic and synthetic tones keep the overall feel clean and lively.

Hiris

7.8

Hermès · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Hiris is a feminine scent that sets a powdery, creamy iris within a fresh, green, lightly spicy frame, and it suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. The top opens with carnation, iris and coriander, with amber alongside. In the heart, neroli, iris and rose carry the floral line. In the base, cedar, honey, vanilla and almond tree soften the scent and sweeten it, leaving an earthy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, though classic and masculine votes are not negligible.

Dolcelisir

7.8

L'Erbolario · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Dolcelisir is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, gourmand, powdery sweetness with a spicy, woody texture; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and leisure hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top opens with orange, caramel and rum. In the heart, the floral softness of jasmine and rose meets cinnamon and cocoa powder. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli and ambergris add a woody depth. L'Erbolario Méharées and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

Naomi Campbell

7.1

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Much Ado About the Duke

7.8

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke is a fresh, green men's scent that mixes floral, spicy and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with cumin and pink pepper for a spicy start. Rose and gin form the heart, adding a floral, bright note. Cedarwood and vetiver in the base give it a green, woody footing. Balenciaga Florabotanica and Dossier Floral Rose have a close profile.

Angel's Dust

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris. Sandalwood and benzoin form the body, while iris and mimosa add a powdery softness. Rose carries the floral side and black pepper draws a spicy line through it. Vanilla, tolu balm and musk bring a creamy, resinous and slightly animal warmth; it is sweet, but the woody, powdery character leads. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Rose 31 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2006

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets rose against cumin, cistus, oud and cedarwood, landing between floral and spicy. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and then summer behind. It suits leisure time best, with evening and daily wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably on either side. Rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, but this is not a sweet floral: cumin and cistus pull the rose towards a spicy, animal tone. Frankincense, oud, vetiver, gaiac wood and cedarwood build a dry, woody base, and musk softens it.

Dune pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base, and it suits easy daytime wear. The opening of currant leaf, basil, sage and fig leaf is cool and herbal, with citrus and fruity touches softening the green. In the heart, fig tree bark, reseda and rose add a floral, powdery layer. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla bring sweetness, while sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dilmun and Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Darley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Darley is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter trailing. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and mint bring the initial coolness. The heart of orange blossom, lavender, rosemary, cinnamon and rose adds green, floral and lightly spicy touches. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean soften it into a powdery, creamy, sweet woodiness.

White Patchouli

7.0

Tom Ford · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford White Patchouli is a feminine perfume in which a fresh, floral opening settles into a sweet, spicy, earthy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, white peony and coriander. Jasmine, rose and ambrette seed give the heart a soft floral feel. The base of frankincense, patchouli and woods adds a woody, slightly oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most votes read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir and Reghen's Patchouly Blanc have a close profile.

Anniversary

8.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Anniversary is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on cinnamon and orange blossom and deepens into rose, leather and tobacco. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and leisure wear close behind. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. The top notes are cinnamon and orange blossom. The heart of rose, leather, clove, tobacco and nutmeg builds a spicy, leathery core. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood sweeten it and bring a creamy, woody warmth. Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Eve

7.0

Jil Sander · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Eve is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery texture. Eve's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern. In the top, grapefruit blossom and currant give a bright opening. The heart builds a floral body from violet, rose and jasmine. Cashmere wood and patchouli leave a woody base underneath. Jil Sander Everose and Heidi Klum Shine Rose have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia

7.9

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent in which citrus and green tones lead. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. Bergamot, lemon and pomegranate open bright and fruity, while blackcurrant and cypress add a green edge. Sage and rose sit in the heart. White musk, patchouli and moss soften the base into an earthy footing. Les Parfums de Rosine Le Magnolia de Rosine and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

L'Heure de Nuit

8.2

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit is a women's fragrance where vanilla, white musk and orange blossom meet in a sweet, powdery floral frame. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, aniseed and peach in a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core. The base brings a creamy sweetness from vanilla and white musk, while heliotrope and iris add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Câline Femme Florale and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.

One Man Show (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Jacques Bogart · 1980

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart One Man Show Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that sets the green freshness of grapefruit, bergamot and galbanum against woody, resinous cedar, patchouli and cistus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic, so it reads as a men's scent. It opens green and fresh with grapefruit, bergamot, basil and galbanum, softened by ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. In the heart, Lebanon cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and nutmeg build a woody, spicy body. The base of cistus and labdanum leaves a resinous, smoky warmth. Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Agent Provocateur

6.8

Agent Provocateur · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur by Agent Provocateur is a sweet, spicy floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Saffron and coriander open with a spicy edge, then the heart builds a dense bouquet of jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, rose and gardenia. Vetiver, musk and amber lay a woody, warm base underneath, while powdery and animal touches soften the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear well behind. It reads clearly feminine. Agent Provocateur Eau Emotionelle and Oscar de la Renta Oscar Celebration have a close profile.

Must de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cartier · 1981

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Must de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning women's fragrance, floral and sweet at its core, with powdery, woody and spicy touches. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though its slightly oriental side gives it a more serious tone. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange and neroli, a green, citrusy start that gives way to a floral heart of narcissus, jasmine and rose. In the base, vetiver, musk and vanilla come forward; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a powdery, resinous warmth.

Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that lays resinous, smoky woods under a floral and spicy face; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, aldehydes and rose, then moves into a spicy, earthy heart of vetiver, patchouli and pink pepper. Frankincense, ambergris and underwood dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky resin. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Jovoy Sombres Dessins have a close profile.