The Perfume Library

Cassiopea (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets blackcurrant and passion fruit against the powdery florals of lily of the valley and lily. The top is fern, blackcurrant, passion fruit and lemon, a fruity and fresh start. In the heart, lily of the valley, narcissus, lily and tea rose build a floral core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - I Love Love

7.4

Moschino · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, lemon and red currant. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity red currant, softened by aquatic and green touches. In the heart, cinnamon, rush and tea rose add a gentle floral note with some sweetness. It dries down to musk, thanaka wood and cedarwood on a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tea Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Perfumer's Workshop · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets three roses, damask, Bulgarian and tea rose, in a fresh, green frame. It opens with chamomile and peony, light and floral. Roses lead the heart, while geranium leaf, violet leaf and cedarwood in the base pull the scent toward green and woody notes and keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Penhaligon's Peoneve and Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses have a close profile.

Citrus Splash (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Citrus Splash Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of neroli and bergamot to the soft florals of freesia and tea rose. Most voters place it in summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its occasions; it is rarely chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads as both masculine and feminine. It is fresh, citrusy and green, with a fruity touch that sweetens it a little. Bergamot and neroli lead at first, then freesia and tea rose add a gentle floral softness. The base of musk and cedarwood dries it down on a lightly woody footing. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Gelsomino and Le Labo Bigarade 18 have a close profile.

Eau Suave

7.5

Parfum d'Empire · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave is a fresh, floral chypre: unisex, with fruity sweetness balanced by spice and a powdery feel. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it is also said to suit the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic. Peach, apricot and raspberry give it a fruity sweetness, which rose and tea rose steer towards the floral side. Saffron, coriander and pepper add spice, and white musk and Bourbon vanilla soften the whole. Oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame. Jean Patou Que Sais-Je? and Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse have a close profile.

Cavatina

7.0

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Cavatina is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, green opening of Calabrian bergamot and lily of the valley against the creamy warmth of white flowers. The top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Paraguayan petigrain and Chinese litsea cubeba give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, tea rose, Egyptian tuberose and ylang-ylang come forward, with aldehydes brightening the florals. Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the base, while heliotrope and ambrette seed add a creamy footing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Nishane Ambra Calabria and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Zemfira (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Zemfira Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral opening on a woody, creamy base. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Votes lean towards spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear coming first. Opinion on gender is split, though the feminine side edges ahead. Pink pepper and bergamot give the top a citrusy, spicy lift. In the heart, May rose and tea rose carry the floral side while Atlas cedar adds wood. Bengal sandalwood and Vietnamese oud close it with a creamy warmth. Bortnikoff Attar Zemfira and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Durra Ambre

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Spirit of Dubai Durra Ambre is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet frame against floral, spicy and creamy tones, and it suits evenings and nights out. The top is bright with aquatic notes, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and peach, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, honey, rose, jasmine sambac and caramel bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into a soft, creamy ground of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, yet its floral sweetness keeps it somewhere in between. Boadicea the Victorious Empire and The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi have a close profile.

Fleur de Chine

7.7

Tom Ford · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tom Ford Fleur de Chine is a fresh, powdery floral led by magnolia, tea rose and jasmine tea; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Flowers dominate throughout: magnolia, tea rose, wisteria, lilac and hyacinth. Plum and white peach add a fruity sweetness, while clementine and bergamot keep it bright. Hinoki cypress and Chinese cedar lay a woody base, and amber and Siam benzoin warm it into an oriental tone. The perfume has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and evenings out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead.

Une Folie de Rose

7.1

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Une Folie de Rose is a green, chypre-leaning floral built around Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolutes, jasmine, iris and tea rose, made for women and wearing best in spring and fall. Bergamot and coriander open fresh and lightly spicy, then the two rose absolutes meet tea rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss ground the flowers in a woody, earthy base, while benzoin keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Areej Le Doré Al Majmua and Sisley Soir de Lune have a close profile.

Daim Rouge

7.3

Sentifique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sentifique Daim Rouge is a feminine scent for autumn and winter evenings, sweet and powdery with a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as feminine. It is built from honey, tea rose, suede and berries. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody and powdery touches and a leathery note alongside. Suede and honey form a warm base, while tea rose and berries add a soft sweetness on top. Serge Lutens Daim blond and Rihanna Rogue have a close profile.

Relaxing Fragrance / Fragrance Relaxante / リラクシングフレグランス (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens cool and watery, with artemisia, bamboo, cucumber and tea rose giving a crisp green feel. Peony, cardamom and gardenia then bring the florals forward with a light touch of spice, and sandalwood settles underneath as a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads feminine. Lancaster Aquasenses and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Glass Blooms

7.7

Régime des Fleurs · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Régime des Fleurs Glass Blooms is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic. Spring leads the votes, though the other seasons all get a fair share, and office or evening wear isn't out of the question. It opens with lily of the valley, Riesling and peony, a fresh, floral start. The heart holds frankincense, tea rose and ylang-ylang. In the base, musk, ambrette and sandalwood leave it powdery, creamy and lightly sweet over a soft woodiness. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! Undressed and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

The Persian Gold

7.8

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar Collection The Persian Gold is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, works for leisure too, and is chosen less for the office or daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top has powdery notes and tea rose, and the heart adds caramel and rose syrup sweetness. The base holds vanilla, nutmeg and patchouli. A fresh, powdery, creamy surface sits over a gourmand, spicy warmth. Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi and bugatti Fashion Vaniglia Pura have a close profile.

Caput Mundi

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Caput Mundi is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, but a good share see it as feminine, so it works either way. It opens with tea rose, iris and Bulgarian rose absolute for a floral start. In the heart, Indian patchouli, oud, Italian saffron and sandalwood turn it spicy and woody. The base is dominated by Cambodian and Vietnamese oud, ambergris and Cuban cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor and Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis have a close profile.

Majalis

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Majalis is a fresh, sweet floral-oriental for women, setting Taif rose, jasmine and tea rose against spicy citrus. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure and daily wear following. Most see it as feminine, and some call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit for freshness, while nutmeg and cinnamon add spice. The heart carries the roses and jasmine, with black pepper and pink pepper giving the flowers a warm edge. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leave a woody sweetness. Arabian Oud Amiri and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Fleur Fatale

6.9

KKW Fragrance · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

KKW Fragrance Fleur Fatale is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent built around bergamot, violet and peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, violet and blackcurrant, giving a light fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, iris and tea rose bring out the floral side. White musk, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads as feminine. Parfums de Marly Palatine and Dior Miss Dior (2021) have a close profile.

Hilfiger

6.3

Tommy Hilfiger · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men with a floral, spicy side, and a sweetness balanced by woody depth; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, then fall, while winter stays in the background. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange, which give it a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, tea rose and jasmine sit alongside black pepper and turmeric. The base of cashmere wood, patchouli, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

L'Eau de Rose

6.2

Ramón Monegal · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ramón Monegal L'Eau de Rose is a fresh, floral and slightly aquatic unisex scent built around neroli, tea rose and rose. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: neroli and rose give a fresh floral core, softened by green and powdery tones. Musk and Indonesian patchouli sit behind as a clean, woody base, while ultrazur adds a synthetic, watery edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Essence and Puig Thaïs have a close profile.

Art

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Art is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, ume and starfruit, giving a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, linen, cherry blossom and tea rose bring an aquatic, powdery feel. Musk and cedarwood settle the base into a soft, slightly sweet woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, daily and leisure wear leading. Most call it feminine, with a modern streak.

Agua Fresca de Rosas Blancas

7.3

Adolfo Dominguez · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca de Rosas Blancas is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with the citrus brightness of mandarin orange, yuzu and grapefruit, joined by the green edge of ozone and galbanum. Lilac and tea rose lead the heart, while vetiver and sandalwood add a woody base. In the dry-down, amber, vanilla and musk sweeten it slightly and leave a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, work and daytime lead the occasions. Most see it as a feminine scent.

White Flowers 1.41 (Perfume Oil)

6.7

Yosh · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfume Oil

Yosh White Flowers 1.41 (Perfume Oil) is a fresh, green floral that opens on jasmine sambac, freesia and tea rose, and suits spring and summer days. The opening sets jasmine sambac, freesia, tea rose, violet and sweet pea together like a flower garden. In the heart, lilac, Moroccan rose, lily of the valley, tuberose and gardenia carry the florals on, while narcissus, petitgrain and Siberian fir give the base a green, cool backing. The overall impression is fresh, floral and green. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It is marketed as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Peonie

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Peonie is a fresh, green floral for women, a bouquet softened by light spice and a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office; few choose it for evenings or nights out. The top opens with peony, lily, jasmine, neroli and lilac. In the heart, tarragon, ginger and damson plum add a green, lightly spicy, fruity edge. The base of patchouli, American cedar, vetiver and tonka bean dries down woody, sweet and powdery. Floris China Rose and Rabanne XS pour Elle have a close profile.

Cigar Rum Intense

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Strangers Parfumerie Cigar Rum Intense is a unisex scent that pairs rum absolute, tobacco and leather into a gourmand, smoky whole; it came out in 2019 and has been discontinued. Rum absolute, tobacco, oak wood and leather form the backbone, while raisin and cinnamon add a sweet, spiced warmth. Coffee and dried fruits deepen the gourmand side, and vetiver and kelp give it an earthy depth. Altogether it reads resinous, woody and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small. It has a dense, dark character that sits comfortably on either men or women. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Jovoy Pavillon Rouge have a close profile.