The Perfume Library

White Gardenia

7.2

Monotheme · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Monotheme White Gardenia is a fresh, floral scent in which gardenia gives a powdery, lightly sweet character, and it is written mainly for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and less towards evenings out. Half of voters read it as feminine. Tangerine and bergamot add a bright lift, while gardenia forms the floral centre. Musky and woody notes soften the whole and add a powdery, mildly sweet warmth. Dorin Un Air de Damas Jasmin and Lalique Azalée have a close profile.

Gap Established 1969 Bright

5.7

GAP · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

GAP Gap Established 1969 Bright is a fresh, fruity floral for women, opening with raspberry, tangerine and Cripps Pink apple and settling into vanilla and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, though few people have voted, so that verdict is tentative. It reads as a light, everyday scent rather than a statement one. It has been discontinued. The top notes of raspberry, tangerine and apple give a fresh, juicy start. The heart turns floral and soft with hydrangea, lily of the valley and pink lily. In the base, vanilla, musk and woody notes sweeten it and close on a slightly synthetic warmth. Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park and Accessorize Lovelily have a close profile.

Coconut Lime Breeze

7.4

Bath & Body Works

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Breeze is a fresh, fruity women's scent that opens with lime juice and neroli and softens into coconut water; it has been discontinued. The top is citrus-led, with neroli, bergamot, lemon and tangerine. The heart adds lime blossom, jasmine, pineapple juice and melon, bringing a sweet fruity softness beside the freshness. The base of coconut water, sandalwood, musk and vanilla settles the scent into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Light and breezy, it suits warm weather and easy everyday wear.

Tars Über Mann

7.4

Scherk · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scherk Tars Über Mann is a fresh, citrus-led floral for men that suits daytime and office wear. It opens bright with tangerine, citron, lemon, lime, bergamot and orange. In the heart, neroli, water jasmine and lily of the valley soften the citrus with a floral touch, while fruity and spicy shades stay in the background. Amberwood and musk close it on a simple, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most votes call it masculine. Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Yellow Diamond have a close profile.

London the City of Contrast

7.3

Lattafa Pride · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Pride London the City of Contrast is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, sweet and creamy base. The top is tangerine, lemon and pink pepper, with the spice adding a slight edge to the citrus. In the heart, ginger, tuberose, apple and neroli bring a soft floral note. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens the scent and settles into a creamy warmth. Longevity and projection are rated as good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine, and its fresh side suits daytime wear. Its profile is close to Hetkinen Summer Seizure and Xerjoff Nero70.

Opium Eau d'Orient 2008 - Poésie de Chine

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Orient 2008 - Poésie de Chine is a women's perfume that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, sweet, resinous oriental character; it has been discontinued. Ginger and tangerine give a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Myrrh, patchouli, musk and vanilla weigh in at the base, settling the scent into a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back this up, so the picture is tentative. The spice and vanilla suit cooler weather best. For a close profile, see Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Été 2003 and Moresque Byron.

Luciano

8.0

Luciano Pavarotti · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Luciano Pavarotti Luciano is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, rounded out with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with tangerine, lemon, bergamot and galbanum, while tarragon and lavender pull it toward the herbal side. In the heart, clove, nutmeg and violet add a spicy, slightly powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and tonka bean is woody, sweet and creamy, with frankincense lending a smoky touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with night out and evening close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance.

Destiny

7.1

House of Matriarch · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

House of Matriarch Destiny is a fresh, green-toned women's fragrance that opens on galbanum, tangerine and neroli and settles into white florals; it has been discontinued. The opening of galbanum, tansy, tangerine and cubeb is fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, neroli, gardenia, jasmine and tuberose build a floral core. In the base, vetiver, benzoin and oakmoss soften the chypre character with a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the votes are few, so the picture is tentative. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with evening next. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Tom Ford Vert de Fleur and Areej Le Doré Indolis have a close profile.

Zeleny

8.1

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Zeleny is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance led by strawberry, pineapple and tangerine. It opens with a bright, juicy mix of strawberry, pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit and passion fruit. In the heart, berries, peony and jasmine turn that sweetness toward the floral side. The base of woody notes, musk and oakmoss softens everything and settles it onto a calm footing, while aquatic and green touches keep the overall feel airy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and they score its value for money highly. With its sweet, fresh character it suits a young, easy everyday wear as a feminine scent. Perfumes with a close profile include Victoria's Secret Bombshell (Eau de Parfum) and Adidas Fizzy Energy.

14 Juillet

6.5

Bastille · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Bastille 14 Juillet is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against green, smoky and faintly leathery touches. It opens with tangerine and blackcurrant, while the fireworks note adds a bright, synthetic edge. In the heart, labdanum, violet leaf and cinnamon bring a spicy, lightly smoky turn, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin settles it onto a soft, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it tends to be noticed up close without filling a room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its green and gourmand sides let it move from day into evening. Monkoku Noir Vocalist and The Dua Brand Crater have a close profile.

Riad Jasmine

7.2

Azman · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Azman Riad Jasmine is a unisex perfume that sets a fresh, green floral against a sweet, fruity touch and an oud and musk base. It opens with date, pine, raspberry and tangerine, which give it a fruity, resinous brightness. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley lead, while cedarwood gives the flowers a woody frame. The base of oud, musk and frankincense closes it with an oriental, slightly animalic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back these ratings. It reads comfortably on both men and women, somewhere between floral and woody. Dior Dior Addict To Life and Ramón Monegal Atractone Musk have a close profile.

Rán

5.3

Sentier

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sentier Rán is a unisex scent that carries a fresh citrus opening of tangerine and bergamot into a sweet heart of patchouli and tonka bean, then settles on a woody base of frankincense and cedarwood. The tangerine and bergamot give a bright, aquatic freshness at first. In the heart, patchouli and tonka bean soften it and add sweetness, with green and spicy touches along the way. The base of frankincense and cedarwood dries it down to a calm, woody finish. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer behind it. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Roberto Ugolini Blue Suede Shoes and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Black Amethyst (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Bath & Body Works · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst Eau de Toilette is a feminine floral that sets bright citrus and fruit against white flowers and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, mandarin orange, orange and bergamot give a bright opening, softened by melon and fruity notes. The heart leads with gardenia, tuberose, magnolia and peony, with a green, powdery feel. In the base, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going, while vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. The fresh, sweet build suits daytime and milder weather, and it reads feminine. Dior Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Oscar de la Renta Volupté (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Yukion'na

6.6

Ikiryō

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ikiryō Yukion'na is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a green streak and a masculine lean, suited to leisure and evening wear in the cooler months. Tangerine and yuzu give it a bright citrus feel, while pine and juniper berry pull it towards green and resinous ground. Patchouli, hiba wood and frankincense settle it into a woody, earthy base, and black musk and chrysanthemum add a soft, creamy sweetness. The overall impression is cool, clean and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure and evening come up most, and the character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Police Independent and Sentier Rán have a close profile.

Zephyr

7.2

Neil Morris Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neil Morris Fragrances Zephyr is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs tangerine and papaya with white tea, lily and honeysuckle. The top notes are papaya and tangerine, where fruity sweetness is balanced by the citrus tartness. In the heart, white tea, lily and honeysuckle add a floral, green and aquatic lightness. Musk, sandalwood and amber in the base soften everything. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters choose it most for daily wear, leisure and the office. In character the feminine vote leads, though a good share call it masculine, which leaves it somewhere in between. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Mothers and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

New York

7.0

Oscar de la Renta · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Oscar de la Renta New York is a feminine floral and fruity scent set on a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a tentative reading. The pronounced sweetness and floral weight give it a clearly feminine character. The top opens with tangerine, pink pepper and strawberry, bright and sugary at once, while gardenia brings the floral tone from the start. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine lead, and the base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a soft, creamy sweetness. Barbour Barbour for Her and Rasasi Hawas Rouge have a close profile.

Golden Decade Winter

7.8

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Golden Decade Winter is a women's fragrance that melts tangerine, mandarin orange and bergamot into jasmine, orange blossom, and the sweet warmth of amber and vanilla. The citrus notes give it a fresh start, while jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side. Tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, and amber, frankincense and musk bring a spicy, powdery, oriental warmth. Lavender and vetiver keep a woody thread in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Its value for money is rated very high. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Pride Tharwah Gold have a close profile.

Cybèle

7.3

Galimard

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Galimard Cybèle is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral freshness with a fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Tangerine and lily of the valley open lightly and brightly. In the heart, rose, blackcurrant and blackberry pull the floral texture toward a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, oriental ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable around you without filling the room. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Federico Mahora FM 358 and Al Haramain Junoon Noir have a close profile.

Monde à Part

5.7

Sentier

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sentier Monde à Part is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, fruity brightness of citrus and green apple with a floral, sweet base. It opens with tangerine and green apple, bright and a little sharp. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a spicy, floral softness. Amber and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a warm, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters lean towards fall, followed by summer and spring, and it fits leisure, work and evening wear. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Lady Danger

6.7

M∙A∙C · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M∙A∙C Lady Danger is a feminine perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against spicy, woody and oriental warmth. Tangerine, jasmine and wild cherry give it a sweet, fruity brightness, while saffron and patchouli pull it toward spice and wood. Black amber and tiger orchid deepen the oriental side, and the accords also include leathery and synthetic tones. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though with few votes behind them these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a women's fragrance. Paint It Black and Rabanne 1 Million Intense have a close profile.

Juicy Couture Malibu

6.8

Juicy Couture · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juicy Couture Malibu is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, floral side and a light summery feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It opens with tangerine, green apple, watermelon and pink passion fruit for a bright, juicy fruit effect. Toward the heart, jasmine, frangipani and water lily add a soft floral touch. In the base, musk and precious woods close it on a sweet, gentle footing.

Kitsunegari

7.5

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Anka Kuş Parfüm Kitsunegari is a unisex chypre that sets a bright citrus and green opening against a resinous, leathery, slightly animal base. It opens sharp and fresh with tangerine, bergamot, lemon and basil. Jasmine, damask rose and vanilla bring a soft floral heart. The base leans on patchouli, oakmoss, leather and amber, drying down creamy, woody and faintly animalic. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. The leather, oakmoss and patchouli give it a classic chypre feel. Rogue Flora & Fauna and Stephen Cordina Osiris have a close profile.

5th Avenue NYC Lights

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Lights is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral for women, opening on tangerine, cranberry and lime and softened by iris and osmanthus absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Value for money scores high. It is described as a women's fragrance. Citrus and fruity accents lead the first impression. In the heart, iris and osmanthus absolute add a floral, powdery softness, while Amber Xtreme™ pulls it towards warmth. The base of patchouli, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. have a close profile.

Pino Silvestre Sport Cologne

7.2

Pino Silvestre · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pino Silvestre Sport Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and sport, with business use a step behind. It has been discontinued. The top opens with petitgrain, tangerine and ginger, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine sambac and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base settles on vetiver, musk and white amber for a woody footing. El Ganso After Game and Sospiro Mezzo have a close profile.