The Perfume Library

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Ristretto Intense Café

7.9

Montale · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Ristretto Intense Café is a unisex scent that pairs coffee and rose water with the sweetness of toffee and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with rose water and coffee, and the heart holds coffee bean and rose. As it dries, white musk, toffee, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand softness. The floral and spicy accords stay in the background. Les Perles D'Orient Cafè d'Orient and Mazzolari Black Coffee have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire (Eau de Parfum Florale)

7.7

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire is a sweet, leathery floral for women, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, and most pick night-out and evening occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. It opens on rose water, with Grasse rose, May rose absolute and almond at the heart. The base holds black leather, tonka bean and patchouli. The floral and fruity side settles into a sweet, gourmand, powdery feel with creamy and spicy touches. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo Milano and Serge Lutens Rahät loukoum have a close profile.

Love Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Love Delight Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet gourmand with a feminine character, setting rose and jasmine against the creamy warmth of cocoa and vanilla. It opens with rose water, ginger, mandarin orange and cinnamon, a spicy, fruity brightness. In the heart, heliotrope, rose and jasmine fill out the floral side with a powdery softness. The base turns sweeter with cocoa, rum absolute and vanilla, while cypriol adds a faint woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, night out, evening and daily wear draw similar votes, and most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder and Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre share a close profile.

Idôle Aura

7.3

Lancôme · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle Aura is a fresh, floral perfume for women, with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet rose character. It opens with fleur de sel and bergamot, which give it a bright start. Rose dominates the heart: French Rosa centifolia, Turkish damask rose, rose water and rose absolute sit together, joined by Jasminum auriculatum. Musk, heliotrope and Bourbon vanilla settle underneath and soften it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters call its character feminine, with a good share finding it modern. Spirit Spirit of Cherry Blossom and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Vaara

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Vaara is a floral-spicy unisex scent that opens with rose water, saffron and coriander seed and softens toward honey and sandalwood. The top is coriander seed, saffron, carrot seed, rose water and quince, giving a green, fresh and slightly fruity spiciness at first. In the heart, Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, iris and freesia turn it powdery and floral. The base of honey, benzoin, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jil Sander Background and Dior Tendre Poison have a close profile.

Rose Amira (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Rose Amira Eau de Parfum pairs rose with patchouli and frankincense for a floral scent that turns woody and earthy. Rose, rose absolute and rose water sit at the centre, while patchouli gives them a dry, earthy base. Frankincense adds a spicy warmth and musk softens the edges. The floral and sweet accords carry an oriental undertone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Tom Ford White Patchouli and El Nabil Oud Warda have a close profile.

Sundrunk

6.8

Imaginary Authors · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors Sundrunk is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring. Neroli and orange zest give it a bright citrus character, honeysuckle and rose water add a soft floral layer, and rhubarb brings a slightly tart, fruity edge. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with the florals kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with the office also in the mix. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Nest Seville Orange and Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh have a close profile.

Very Good Girl Glam

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam opens with black cherry and bitter almond and sweetens towards bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and it reads feminine and modern. Black cherry and bitter almond lead at the top. In the heart, rose water and lily add a soft floral note. At the base, bourbon vanilla and vetiver settle the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Rose

8.2

Guerlain · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Rose is a sweet, spicy rose scent for women, built on damask rose, frankincense, French centifolia absolute and rose water. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. It leans towards spring and fall, though winter has a fair share of votes, and evening, night out and leisure wear are voted almost equally. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. As a whole the scent rests on rose: damask rose and centifolia absolute form a floral core, rose water lightens it, and frankincense adds a smoky, spicy depth. The sweetness blends with a powdery, creamy softness and leaves an oriental feel. Les Néréides Pas de Velours and Yves Rocher So Elixir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Parfum Poudré - Eau de Parfum Iris Blanc / Le Parfum Poudré

7.9

T. LeClerc · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

T. LeClerc Le Parfum Poudré is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand streak, leaning towards autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer the least chosen. It suits leisure and daytime wear best, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with mimosa and rose water, a light, soft floral touch. In the heart, freesia, iris and fig milk build the powdery, creamy feel. In the base, musk, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and leave a soft warmth. Kilian Rolling in Love and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Fleuve Tendre

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with coriander, saffron and black pepper and settles onto a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top notes of coriander, saffron, black pepper, nutmeg and mandarin orange give a spicy, bright start. Geranium and rose water bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and suede build a woody base, with civet and animalic notes adding depth, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson and Penhaligon's Zizonia 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.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream

6.7

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days, and most voters see it as feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian primofiore lemon and lychee, bright and fruity. Turkish rose, rose water and peony soften the heart into a floral. In the base, white musk, Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle the scent onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it wears easily through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Giorgio Armani My Way (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Absolutely Me

6.6

Escada · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Absolutely Me is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens on rose water, pink pepper and raspberry; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it can also work at the office. Most votes call it feminine, and a good number find it modern. A fresh, fruity opening gives way to jasmine, rose macaron and hawthorn at the heart, which add a floral, lightly gourmand sweetness. Musk and vanilla in the base settle it into a soft, powdery finish. A synthetic sheen also runs through the accords.

Creme de la Creme

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Daisy Ever So Fresh

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with a light sweetness, close to everyday wear and clearly read as feminine. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft impression rather than a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most describe its character as feminine, with some also calling it modern. It opens with mango, pineapple and mandarin orange, a fruity brightness. Rose water and orange blossom add a gentle floral heart, and cashmere wood settles the whole thing onto a light, clean base. Zara Amalfi Sunray and Rochas Les Cascades de Rochas - Eclats d'Agrumes have a close profile.

Seductive Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guess · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with an aquatic, fruity edge, light and easy enough for everyday wear. The top pairs Italian bergamot with pear, one bright and the other softly fruity. The heart builds a floral garden from rose water, peony, blue freesia and cyclamen. In the base, musk, amber, plum and Indonesian patchouli add a gentle sweetness and a balanced warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions, while evening gets only a small share. It reads feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal and Esprit Feel Good have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and for leisure, daily and office use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters find it feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with honey and pear juice, sweet and fruity. The heart is led by rose, in absolute, water and oil form, alongside lily of the valley and Maritima®, forming a clean, watery floral. In the base, sandalwood, cashmeran and ambergris draw this light structure into a soft, woody warmth. Composed by Dominique Ropion, it shares a close profile with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Petale de Nectar and Nectar d'Issey (Cush Cush).

Rose Exposed

7.0

Tom Ford · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tom Ford Rose Exposed is a floral, woody unisex scent built on rose absolute, Munstead Wood rose and rose water, set against black leather, frankincense and spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Voters lean towards fall and winter, with spring next, and it suits night-out and evening wear best. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Rose leads, but in a sweet, oriental mood. Turmeric, pink pepper and white pepper add spice, while black leather and frankincense bring a faintly smoky edge. Sandalwood, cashmeran and cypress form a woody base, and bergamot and orange blossom soften the rose.

Devil Tender

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Devil Tender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which peach juice, pink grapefruit and rose water lead the way. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though a fair number of voters call it modern or classic. It opens with peach juice and pink grapefruit for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and rose water gives a green, powdery floral character. Suede, sandalwood and white cedar settle into a creamy, slightly leathery, woody base. Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine and Téo Cabanel Early Roses have a close profile.

Very Good Girl Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, gourmand softness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Its feminine character dominates, though some also call it modern. It opens on black cherry and bitter almond, while tuberose and rose water give the heart a soft floral touch. Cocoa and vanilla sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy trail. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam and Zara Tuberose (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.