The Perfume Library

Ishq

8.4

Anfas · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Ishq is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, pairing a floral side with a gourmand one. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, followed by winter, and nights out and evenings come up more often than office wear. Feminine and masculine readings sit close together, so it fits an unisex description. Saffron and jasmine open it, while raspberry and amber bring a fruity warmth to the heart. In the base, talcum, oakmoss and vanilla settle it into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. Anfas Ishq Special and Monkoku Aşk-ı Lâl have a close profile.

Love, Chloé

7.8

Chloé · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Chloé Love, Chloé is a discontinued women's fragrance with a fresh, powdery floral character. Orange blossom and pink pepper open the top, giving a bright start with a touch of spice. The heart gathers iris, wisteria, lilac, heliotrope and hyacinth into a soft floral garden. Rice powder, talcum and musk carry the base to a powdery, gentle finish, while a sweet, slightly synthetic tone stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It is voted for daily wear first, then office, evening and night out. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense and Harry Lehmann Musc Oil have a close profile.

Ishq Special

9.0

Anfas

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Ishq Special is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity, sweet gourmand character with a spicy, powdery edge. It opens with saffron and jasmine; in the heart, raspberry and amber add a sweet, fruity warmth. The base of talcum, oakmoss and vanilla dries down to a powdery, creamy softness, and the oriental side comes through more clearly at this stage. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly worn for evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Anfas Ishq and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Love, Chloé Eau Intense

8.2

Chloé · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense opens with iris and heliotrope and settles on vanilla and talcum, a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are not out of reach. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Iris and heliotrope give a soft, powdery floral start. Lilac, hyacinth and wisteria fill out the heart, making the flowers rounder. In the base, vanilla, Peru balsam, musk and talcum sweeten it and leave a warm, powdery finish. Floral, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Chloé Love, Chloé and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Vanilla²

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Vanilla² is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand vanilla, offered as a unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings in fall and winter. It opens with vanilla blossom, then the heart brings together talcum, vanilla and praliné in a sweet, powdery creaminess. Benzoin and more vanilla form the base, and the gourmand character, with its slightly synthetic edge, carries through to the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and while just over half of voters read it as feminine, it is offered as unisex. Molinard Vanille and Chabaud Lait de Vanille have a close profile.

Ultima Storia

8.1

Thomas De Monaco · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thomas De Monaco Ultima Storia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a powdery, creamy softness. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. On character, it reads somewhat more masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Black lemon and pear give it a bright, lightly fruity feel. Talcum, cotton and orris absolute settle that into a powdery, creamy base. Almond and coffee deepen the sweetness a little, while Morocco leather and Clearwood™ add a woody, leathery trace.

Telegrama

6.6

Imaginary Authors · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Telegrama is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as a true unisex. The scent runs fresh, floral and powdery in a fougère vein. Linen and talcum build a clean, soft base, while lavender absolute and black pepper add a spicy edge. Amyris and teak give it a woody frame, and vanilla softens the sweetness a little.

Néh / Nèh?!

7.7

Zeromolecole · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zeromolecole Néh / Nèh?! is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets sweet, creamy tones inside a floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. Voters lean towards spring first and fall second, and pick leisure, daily wear and the office most often. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The notes are opoponax, talcum, iris and violet. Iris and violet build a floral, powdery base, talcum softens that powder, and opoponax adds sweetness and a creamy warmth. The accords also show a fresh air and a slightly synthetic edge.

Royal Oud dello Yemen

6.4

Tesori d'Oriente · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Royal Oud dello Yemen is a women's perfume that sets warm, sweet base notes of oud, amber and honey beneath a floral, fruity face, and it suits autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind and summer less often. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and it is also worn in the evening and at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with pepper, mandarin orange and freesia, while frankincense adds a faintly smoky edge. In the heart, clove, peach and lily of the valley balance floral, fruity and spicy tones. The base settles into a sweet, woody and powdery mix of oud, amber, honey and talcum.

Talco

7.5

New Notes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

New Notes Talco is a powdery, creamy floral where rose and jasmine rest on a sweet vanilla base, and it is described as unisex. The top holds Damask rose, jasmine absolute, talcum and bergamot, with the talcum and bergamot softening the flowers. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang and Moroccan rose absolute carry the floral line on. The base of amber, tonka bean, musk and vanilla sweetens it and closes on a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also gets votes for evening and office. Half of the character votes call it feminine, with classic and modern votes as well.

Chia (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Chia Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral that leans sweet, powdery and gourmand, and suits fall and winter evenings and relaxed leisure hours best. It opens with raspberry and lemon, a fruity and slightly tart start. Jasmine, rose and violet form the floral heart. In the base, talcum, vanilla and musk settle the scent into a soft, creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it fills its space without being loud. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and leisure the leading occasions. Votes lean towards the feminine side. Zara Gardenia (2016) and Tuttotondo Riso have a close profile.

Rose au Sucre

7.7

Place des Lices

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Place des Lices Rose au Sucre pairs rose with jasmine, violet and vanilla for a floral, sweet and powdery scent. Rose and jasmine form the floral base, while violet and talcum soften it into a powdery feel. Vanilla and raspberry push the sweetness towards gourmand, lemon lifts it slightly, and musk keeps the whole thing creamy and close to the skin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It is sold as unisex, though half the votes read it as feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Chia (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Pride Ansaam Gold have a close profile.

Xllence - Talc Gourmand (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Talc Gourmand Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and powdery feminine scent led by talcum, honey and caramel. The top is talcum, honey and caramel; in the heart, vanilla blossom, heliotrope and chocolate soften that powdery sweetness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean dries down warm, sweet and slightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Talc Gourmand (Parfum) and Maison Asrar Vanilla Aura have a close profile.

Pure Soul

6.5

Morph

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Morph Pure Soul is a fresh, sweet-leaning unisex fragrance that softens bright citrus with a floral, powdery base. It opens with Sicilian lemon and bergamot for a citrusy freshness, while tonka bean adds a sweet softness. In the heart, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring floral warmth, and the scent settles into a powdery base of white musk and talcum. Spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, then autumn, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Parfums de Marly Darcy and Monotheme White Musk have a close profile.

Areej

7.4

Attar Collection · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Attar Collection Areej is a green, powdery floral for women, built on peony, magnolia and violet leaf absolute. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it sits close without fading away. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daytime and leisure lead, and it also fits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with peony, magnolia and white blossoms. In the heart, the green violet leaf absolute softens into vanilla and talcum. The base of amber, white musk and powder settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Notebook Rose Musk & Vanilla and Xerjoff Newcleus have a close profile.

White Star

7.5

Monolab · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Monolab White Star is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, leisure time and evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. Leisure and evening wear lead. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Amber, talcum and heliotrope open it, benzoin and tonka bean form the heart, and musk and vanilla sit at the base. The result is creamy and gourmand, powdery and resinous. Floral and fruity touches lighten the sweetness, while a spicy edge and a synthetic sheen add brightness.

Sarmassa

7.7

Acqua delle Langhe

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Acqua delle Langhe Sarmassa is an oriental fragrance for women that lays a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth over bright citrus. It opens with orange and lemon, while cedarwood gives the freshness a woody frame. The heart brings amber, vanilla, musk, spices and honey, turning the scent sweeter and softer. Resins and talcum settle in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, with a classic feel. Rochas Lui Rochas and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Dari

7.3

Anfas · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Dari is a unisex scent that sets fruity, floral sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of orange, mango, pineapple and peach make a bright, juicy fruit blend. In the heart, saffron, raspberry, amber and jasmine soften that sweetness with a floral warmth, and oakmoss and talcum finish it on a powdery note. The synthetic accord gives the fruit a slightly glossy, artificial edge. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is picked most for spring and summer, and leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as feminine first, then masculine and modern.

Nu Blanc

7.6

Superfumista · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Superfumista Nu Blanc is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent that feels clean, soft and lightly sweet, leaning towards everyday wear and the spring and summer months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top has talcum and pear, the pear adding a fruity freshness while the talcum brings a powdery air. In the heart, milk and orris butter keep it creamy and soft. The base of vanilla and white musk carries a calm sweetness through the end. The overall character is clean and powdery with a synthetic touch. M. Micallef Ananda (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique Mon Premier Cristal - Tendre have a close profile.

Sea Island Cotton (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bath & Body Works · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built on green pear, citrus and jasmine, best suited to spring and summer days for women. It opens with green pear, tangerine and blood orange, softened by cotton. The heart brings jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley. Sandalwood, white musk, vanilla and talcum leave a sweet, powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the top settings. Most call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Soffio di Talco

7.6

Pino Silvestre

Floral · Green · Sweet

Pino Silvestre Soffio di Talco is a unisex scent built on talcum, pine and patchouli, a powdery, creamy softness balanced by a green, woody streak. It reads as one piece: talcum lays down a powdery, creamy base, pine adds a green, woody freshness, and patchouli puts a lightly spicy warmth underneath. Floral and sweet touches stay in the background, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the overall impression. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind. It is picked mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, but masculine and classic votes are substantial too, so it sits between the two. Pino Silvestre Muschi di Bosco has a close profile.

Blanc des Cotons

7.3

Place des Lices

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Place des Lices Blanc des Cotons is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, powdery character: citrus and floral touches over a creamy, lightly sweet, clean feel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and is chosen less for evening or nights out. Though unisex, half of those who voted read it as feminine. Talcum and iris set the powdery tone, while rose and lavender fill in the floral side. Bergamot adds a fresh citrus lift, and vanilla pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. Patchouli and gaiac wood sit behind as a soft, woody base. Sinfonia di Note Bianco Cotone and LM Parfums Chemise Blanche have a close profile.

Talc Gourmand (Parfum)

7.3

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Talc Gourmand is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Talcum, honey and caramel come first; in the heart, vanilla blossom, heliotrope and chocolate soften that sweetness into a creamy powder. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean leaves a warm, gourmand trail. The spicy accord keeps it from turning too sugary. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads equally well on anyone. Lumi Dulce Fundamentum and Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit have a close profile.

Gli Invisibili - Io

7.1

Hilde Soliani Profumi · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Hilde Soliani Profumi Gli Invisibili - Io is a powdery, sweet floral with a gourmand, slightly synthetic edge, and it is unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed mostly by those nearby. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. No clear season or occasion stands out. The scent reads as a single whole: tuberose builds the floral body, while talcum adds a soft, powdery texture. Angelica and pink pepper sharpen the sweet floral slightly and nudge it towards dryness, and the gourmand and synthetic accords give the result a sugary, polished feel. Intimissimi Intimissimi and Valentino Valentina Blush have a close profile.