The Perfume Library

Gold Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Amouage

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Gold Woman Eau de Parfum is a rich feminine scent that pairs a floral, spicy and woody character with powdery, smoky and animalic tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rose, lily of the valley and frankincense, and in the heart myrrh, Grasse jasmine and Florentine iris carry the floral side forward with a powdery softness. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss lay down a woody foundation, while musk, ambergris and civet add a warm, animalic depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Absolutely Dark

7.6

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Absolutely Dark is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and relaxed days. Bergamot and mandarin orange bring a citrus freshness, while marine notes push it in an aquatic direction. Underneath, sandalwood, woods, amber and moss form a woody base; rose and orris root soften it, and tonka bean and cashmere add a light sweetness. There is a spicy edge, and the overall feel is a fresh, somewhat synthetic one. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Banderas The Icon for Men and Van Cleef & Arpels In New York have a close profile.

Pour Homme

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grauton Parfums Pour Homme is a fresh chypre-fougère for men, now discontinued, that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and lime against a dry, green base of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver. Citrus comes first, then the spicy edge of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cedarwood and jasmine lead; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss absolute dries down into a woody, earthy chypre. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

By Night (White)

8.0

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte By Night (White) is a feminine scent that sets bright citrus against a powdery, creamy and sweet floral heart. It opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and petitgrain, while coriander seed and black pepper add a light spicy edge. At the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine absolute lead, with violet and orchid softening the florals. The base turns gourmand and sweet through vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean, with white musk and sandalwood adding a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, and no season clearly dominates, though fall sits slightly ahead. Leisure, evening and daily wear are chosen about equally. Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.

Extreme Story

6.5

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Extreme Story is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, tangerine and bergamot and carries violet and cardamom in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. In the top, lemon, tangerine and bergamot give a bright citrus start, while pepper and elemi resin add a light spice. The heart brings a soft floral touch through violet, peony and lavender. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a sweet, woody base.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Iris

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris is a floral, sweet perfume with a feminine character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Rose and Iris pallida form a floral core, with bergamot lifting it slightly. Bourbon vanilla and white musk carry it into a creamy, powdery softness, while gourmand and spicy accords balance the sweetness and a smoky trace sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and classic. Shalimar L'Essence and Gourmand Coquin have a close profile.

Tasmeem Men

7.2

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasasi Tasmeem Men is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody character, with spice and flowers side by side. The top is mugwort, cardamom and cumin, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, iris and rose add a soft, powdery, floral touch. The base of amber, patchouli, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and vanilla takes over, sweetening gradually and drying down warm and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less. It leans towards leisure, evening and night out, and also suits daily and office wear. Most voters find it masculine. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Penhaligon's Malabah (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Fate Woman Eau de Parfum is a spicy, resinous and smoky oriental whose floral heart rests on a sweet, deep base, suiting evenings and nights out best. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with evening and night out the favourite occasions. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, cinnamon, bergamot and chili, a sharp spiciness. Rose, jasmine and narcissus bring a soft floral note to the heart, while frankincense and labdanum add resinous weight. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, patchouli, leather and oakmoss settle into a sweet, animal, powdery ground. Its profile is close to Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium.

Sacred Bond (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Sacred Bond Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry to a sweet, creamy base of caramel and vanilla. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. Gardenia, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber lead, while sandalwood, benzoin and white musk settle the sweetness into a creamy bed. The gourmand side is clear, and the floral and sweet accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out, leisure and evenings. Voters call it feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Zara Gardenia (2016) and La Rive My Only Wish have a close profile.

Like This / Like This - Tilda Swinton

7.1

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Like This / Like This - Tilda Swinton is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around ginger, mandarin orange and rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evening. It is classed as feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. It opens with ginger, pumpkin and mandarin orange, which give a fruity lift. Rose, neroli and immortelle bring the floral heart forward. Vetiver, musk and heliotrope settle into a woody, powdery, gourmand warmth at the base. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.

Rose Tonnerre / Une Rose

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose Tonnerre / Une Rose is a fresh yet full-bodied floral that sets rose on an earthy, animal base, classed as a women's fragrance and suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is chosen most often for evening and night-out wear, and most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine or classic. Rose sits at the centre, with truffle, patchouli, castoreum and vetiver beside it. A fresh, green floral note is balanced by woody, spicy and earthy tones, and the animal side sweetens the rose while weighing it down.

Safari (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ralph Lauren · 1989

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Safari Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with an earthy, woody depth, made for anyone who wants a feminine scent that isn't sweet. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine and classic. Jil Sander Woman III and Halston Catalyst have a close profile. The top pairs aldehydes, blackcurrant, orange and galbanum, so fruity brightness meets a sharp green edge. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine and orris root. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedar and moss leaves an earthy, woody floor.

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Malabah Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus-and-spice women's scent that settles into a soft, powdery sweetness. It opens with Earl Grey tea, lemon and coriander, a bright and slightly tart first impression. In the heart, rose, iris, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral note balanced by spice. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a woody, sweet and powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. Rasasi Tasmeem Men and L'Erbolario Ibisco have a close profile.

№ 3 Intense

8.1

Asabi

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Asabi № 3 Intense is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and neroli against the sweetness of caramel. It opens with bergamot and neroli giving a fresh lift, with caramel sweetness right beside them. In the heart, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral, powdery body, and musk and vanilla carry the base into a creamy, warm sweetness. A spicy, oriental touch sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character, though it reads as unisex. Etro Heliotrope and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

44 Gerrard Street

8.0

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with eucalyptus, ginger and lemon, bringing coolness and a light spice. In the heart, orchid, jasmine absolute and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, amber and cashmere wood dries down woody and gently sweet, with green and fruity touches rounding off the freshness.

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

7.7

Jo Malone · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a women's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of ginger and black cardamom against a floral heart and a black amber base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, leisure and daily wear get almost equal support. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with black cardamom, pink pepper and ginger, which give a spicy lift. The heart of jasmine, rose, orchid and water lily turns floral and creamy. In the base, frankincense, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and black amber settle into a resinous, smoky, sweet warmth.

Intense Gold

7.4

Câline · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Câline Intense Gold is a men's fragrance for autumn and winter days, opening fresh and settling into a spicy, woody sweetness. The top notes of peppermint, mandarin orange and apple bring coolness and a fruity lift. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon, rose and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. The base of musk, leather, amber, cedarwood and tonka bean grounds it in a woody, oriental, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters find it masculine. Niche 4 All Oriental Amber and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Groove Xcape

6.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Groove Xcape is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic side too. It opens with cardamom, pepper and ginger for a spicy warmth, joined by elemi resin. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense, rose and mimosa make a soft, resinous transition. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, patchouli and benzoin settles into a woody, smoky and sweet foundation.

Vodka on the Rocks

7.2

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Vodka on the Rocks is a unisex fragrance that opens with aldehydes, coriander and cardamom, with rhubarb, rose and lily of the valley at its heart, and it smells fresh, citrusy and green. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter trails well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette). It starts with aldehydes, coriander and cardamom giving a cool, spicy brightness. Rhubarb, rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the freshness going. Sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a dry, woody finish.

Background (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Jil Sander · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Background Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of tarragon, lemon and bergamot with a warm floral and vanilla drydown; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. The top notes lean on tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender, with aniseed and raspberry adding a fruity edge to the green freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral feel, with cinnamon adding spice. The base settles into cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla, woody and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits nights out and evenings, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with classic and modern also mentioned. Perfumes with a close profile include Joop! Berlin and Joop! Joop! Homme.

Knowing (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 1988

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Knowing Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with earthy, woody depth, made for women. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and business wear also get votes. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with rose, plum, mimosa and tuberose in a floral start. In the heart, patchouli, orange blossom and jasmine add a green, powdery feel. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into an earthy, resinous depth. Halston Halston and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Rudis

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Rudis is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with fruity notes, wine, bergamot and dried fruits in a sweet start. In the heart, rose, saffron and clove give a spicy, floral frame. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and leathery notes leaves a woody, smoky depth.