The Perfume Library

Holidays

7.7

Mancera · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Holidays is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance with a holiday feel, creamy enough to wear comfortably in warm weather. It opens with coconut and bergamot, and its heart holds ylang-ylang, tiaré and marine notes. In the base, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic sheen behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Half of voters pick summer, with spring next; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it modern.

Batucada

6.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Batucada is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that leans towards summer and spring and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Batucada has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It is unisex, with votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with lime, cachaça and mint, then moves into a floral heart of tiaré and ylang-ylang. The base holds sea salt and a sensual skin accord. The overall impression is green-tinged, lightly fruity and sweet, with a spicy undertone. Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not (Eau de Parfum) and Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Classique Intense

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Intense is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built on jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom, sweetened by vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards nights out and evenings. It reads clearly feminine. The scent is led by white florals: jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Pomegranate adds a fruity brightness, vanilla brings sweetness and a gourmand side, and patchouli gives a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression is powdery, warm and oriental. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Real Time Black Emotion have a close profile.

Lys 41 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Le Labo · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Lys 41 Eau de Parfum is a creamy, floral scent led by jasmine, tuberose absolute and lily, made for both men and women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It reads as one whole floral. Jasmine, tiaré, tuberose absolute and lily form a soft, powdery bouquet, while Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten it and give it a creamy base. Woods add a green, woody backbone beneath the flowers. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Nearly half of voters see it as feminine. Sparkling White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette) and Woods of Windsor True Rose have a close profile.

Monoï Eau des Vahinés (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Angel Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel Fantasm is a sweet, floral gourmand built around coconut, pineapple and bourbon vanilla. Coconut and pineapple give the scent a fruity, creamy sweetness, which bergamot lightens a little. Tiaré carries the floral side, while patchouli and woody notes set an earthy base underneath. Synthetic and spicy tones add an oriental warmth to the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall slightly ahead. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office is the least chosen setting. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it modern.

Sunkissed Goddess

7.8

Kilian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kilian Sunkissed Goddess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets ylang-ylang and tiaré against the creamy sweetness of coconut and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. The opening is led by ylang-ylang and tiaré, floral and fresh. In the heart, coconut and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Labdanum and gaiac wood form a resinous, woody base under that sweetness. Maison Matine Bain de Midi and French Avenue Veneno Bianco have a close profile.

1804

7.1

Histoires de Parfums · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Histoires de Parfums 1804 is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of peach, tiaré and pineapple against the warmth of vanilla and benzoin. It opens fresh and fruity with Corsican peach, tiaré and Hawaiian pineapple. In the heart, Moroccan rose, lily of the valley and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side while clove and nutmeg add spice. The base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and white musk dries down sweet, woody and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It is chosen most often for leisure and evenings. Votes lean clearly feminine, though some call it masculine.

Helion

8.1

Phil Julian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phil Julian Helion is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of lime, yuzu and grapefruit with a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang, drying down sweet and creamy. Most voters recommend Helion for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between feminine, modern and masculine, so it carries no firm gender line. It opens with lime, lemon sorbet, cardamom and champagne for a sparkling freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, monoï and tiaré add a soft floral note, lightened by white tea and driftwood. The base of white amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a creamy finish.

M (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mariah Carey · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mariah Carey M Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs marshmallow with tiaré and gardenia; it has been discontinued. It opens with marshmallow and seawater: a sugary sweetness softened by a faint salty freshness. In the heart, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. The base of patchouli and frankincense settles it onto a powdery, slightly smoky, oriental footing, with fruity and gourmand shades running throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer less favored. It is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daily wear also gets votes. Half of voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb have a close profile.

Alien Eau Sublime

8.0

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Eau Sublime is a fresh, sweet and creamy mix of citrus and flowers, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, orange and galbanum, where the citrus brightness gets a green edge from the galbanum. In the heart, tiaré, heliotrope and jasmine add a soft, creamy floral note, and white amber and cashmere wood dry it down to a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters read it as feminine and modern. Dior Pure Poison and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bain de Midi

7.2

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Maison Matine Bain de Midi pairs a fresh coconut and bergamot opening with a floral heart of tiaré, ylang-ylang and gardenia, and suits summer and spring days as a unisex scent. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Coconut and bergamot give a bright start in the top. The heart turns softly floral with tiaré, ylang-ylang and gardenia, and the base of musk and vanilla leaves it sweet, powdery and creamy. Kilian Sunkissed Goddess and Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi have a close profile.

Vittoria Apuana

6.6

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Vittoria Apuana is a fruity floral for women, pairing mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange with the sweet, creamy tones of banana, tiaré and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and night out also get a share. It reads clearly feminine to most voters. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange. In the heart, banana, tiaré and coconut turn it sweet, creamy and gourmand. Ambergris and vanilla close it in the base with a soft, powdery finish.

Day Dreams

7.0

Montale · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Day Dreams is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around orange blossom, mandarin orange and jasmine. It opens with orange blossom, mandarin orange and jasmine, a bright mix of citrus and flowers. In the heart, neroli, tiaré and sandalwood soften it. Vanilla and coconut leave a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Spirit of tender secrets and Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime.

Aoud Lagoon

7.3

Montale · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aoud Lagoon is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of osmanthus and Sicilian mandarin orange against lotus, tiaré and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most common settings. It is unisex, though voters read it as more feminine than masculine. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with mandarin and osmanthus bringing a floral, fruity sweetness. Lotus and tiaré add a creamy softness in the heart. Oakmoss, Haitian vetiver and Paraguayan gaiac wood give it a woody base. Jil Sander Sun Summer Edition 2020 and Jil Sander Sun Shake have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Tiaré Mimosa

6.9

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiaré Mimosa is a fresh floral for women that pairs bright lemon with the soft sweetness of mimosa and tiaré. Lemon sets the sparkling, citrusy tone, while mimosa and tiaré add a powdery, faintly fruity floral heart. Pink pepper gives a light spicy edge, and vanilla and musk round it into something sweeter and softer. A green freshness runs underneath throughout. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Aria di Mare

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Aria di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though the scent reads unisex. The notes read as one whole: marine notes, bamboo sprout and Java tea bring the coolness, while tiaré, acacia and floral notes add a soft floral touch. Herbaceous notes leave a green trace, and white musk sets a sweet, powdery base underneath.

You Soie

6.7

Glossier · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Glossier You Soie is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, then moves into a heart of night-blooming jasmine, tiaré and rice milk. Fresh, aquatic and floral accords lead, with a powdery, creamy softness alongside. Ambrox in the base adds a light woody, synthetic cleanness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters link it most with daytime, leisure and the office, and its character votes lean feminine and modern. Lanvin Oxygène and Phlur Missing Person (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Omnia Pink Sapphire

6.5

Bvlgari · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire is a fresh, citrusy floral that sweetens into a creamy finish, and it reads as a feminine scent. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, with a good share describing it as modern. It opens with bright pink grapefruit and a light spark of pink pepper. Tiaré and frangipani make up a soft floral heart. Vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and dry down creamy and warm.

Black / Pure Black

7.4

Mandarina Duck · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mandarina Duck Black / Pure Black is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a warm, vanilla-woody base. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and Indian pepper; orange blossom, tonka bean and tiaré add a soft sweetness in the heart. Atlas cedar, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a woody, powdery base. The overall impression moves between fresh, fruity and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. Mandarina Duck Black Extreme and Otto Kern Signature Man have a close profile.

MahoganySun

7.7

Perroy · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perroy MahoganySun is a floral, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed by people close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. It leans feminine in the votes, with a modern feel. It is built on fig, tiaré and vanilla. The floral and fruity sides are softened by sweetness, with a creamy, powdery texture and a woody base underneath, plus a slightly synthetic sheen. Yves Rocher Monoï Eau des Vahinés and Léonard Eau de Balahé share a close profile.

Nerocacao

7.5

Zeromolecole · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zeromolecole Nerocacao is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by coconut, vanilla and chocolate. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters see it as masculine. Coconut, vanilla and chocolate form a sweet, creamy whole. Orange zest lifts it with a light fruity edge, while tiaré adds a soft, powdery touch in the background. The overall impression is a warm dessert-like scent with a synthetic edge.

Monoï Vague d'Été

7.8

Yves Rocher · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Rocher Monoï Vague d'Été is a fresh, floral and sweet summer scent built on tiaré, ylang-ylang and vanilla, aimed at women. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some office use too. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with tiaré, floral and fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang carries the floral side on, and vanilla in the base sweetens it into a creamy, powdery softness. The gourmand touch stays in the background. Yves Rocher Monoï Eau des Vahinés and Gucci A Chant for the Nymph have a close profile.

Vanilla Marble

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Vanilla Marble is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and it suits fall and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and the scent suits evenings, daily wear and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with vanilla, tiaré and Persian almond, and the heart holds Indonesian patchouli, white fig, orchid and amber. Australian sandalwood, Siam benzoin, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla form the base. The floral, fruity side blends into a gourmand sweetness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background.