The Perfume Library

Sorbetto Rosso

7.2

Escada · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Sorbetto Rosso is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Red apple, pear and mandarin orange lead the fruit side, while watermelon and calone add a juicy, aquatic coolness. Tiaré brings a light floral touch, praliné sweetens it slightly, and musk and ambrox settle everything onto a soft base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for the office or sport. It reads feminine and modern. Escada Especially Escada and Abercrombie & Fitch Away Woman have a close profile.

Play for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Givenchy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Play for Her Eau de Parfum is a light, feminine scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, pink pepper and white peach with magnolia and tiaré; it has been discontinued. It sits close to the skin, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, sweet pea and white peach, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tiaré, amyris and magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Jōvan Musk Oil Tropical Musk and Christina Aguilera Woman.

Illusione Bois Nu

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot, bitter orange and lemon against the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla. Citrus leads the opening, while tiaré, clary sage and patchouli add a floral, green heart. The base of tonka bean, Akigalawood® and vanilla pulls the scent towards a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic, with a light spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, and most call it masculine and modern. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique and Amouage Sunshine Man have a close profile.

Vermilion Orange

8.4

Annette Neuffer · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Vermilion Orange is a unisex scent that sets citrus and spice on a floral, sweet base. Its longevity is strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and the votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top opens bright and spicy with blood orange, pink pepper, cardamom and ginger. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and rose add a soft floral layer. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth of Bourbon vanilla, myrrh and patchouli. Annette Neuffer Mellis and ID Parfums Cap d'Ambre have a close profile.

Coconut Nanas

8.1

Rirana

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rirana Coconut Nanas is a fresh, fruity and creamy unisex scent built around pineapple and coconut, easy to wear in summer and spring. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer, then spring, and few pick winter. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also suits evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Pineapple and coconut open sweet and fresh in the top. Tiaré and peach add a floral, fruity softness in the heart. Musk, frangipani and saffron close it in the base with a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Nest Balinese Coconut and Calvin Klein Silky Coconut have a close profile.

103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent led by jasmine sambac, tiaré and hibiscus. The flowers lead: jasmine sambac and tiaré form a creamy floral heart, while neroli and bergamot keep it bright. Musk, vanilla and sand stay in the background and pull the scent towards a soft, powdery sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Voters find its longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Coreterno Punk Motel and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Do Brasil

6.9

Jeanne Arthes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeanne Arthes Do Brasil is a floral, fruity perfume for women with a sweet, creamy, gourmand streak, best suited to summer days and relaxed moments. It opens fresh and tropical with mandarin orange, tiaré and coconut water. In the heart, coconut milk, biscuit and heliotrope soften it into a creamy, lightly powdery sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk keep that sweetness on a warm, smooth base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Jeanne Arthes Candy Land and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

Escale aux Marquises

7.1

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale aux Marquises is a fresh, lightly sweet feminine scent that sets citrus and spice against a floral, green background, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Blood orange and lemon give it a bright citrus lift. Tiaré carries the floral side, while cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, and benzoin softens the whole and sweetens it slightly. It stays fresh and fruity rather than heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it leaves a quiet trail close to the skin. It reads feminine, and it has been discontinued. Penhaligon's Empressa and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiaré Mimosa have a close profile.

Monoï de Tahiti / Monoï (Eau Parfumante)

6.5

Yves Rocher

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Isles Lointaines

7.5

Keiko Mecheri · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Isles Lointaines is a fresh, creamy floral built on jasmine, tuberose and tiaré, softened by benzoin and vanilla. White flowers lead: jasmine, tuberose, gardenia and tiaré. Citrus notes add freshness, while rose absolute stays in the background. Benzoin, vanilla, almond and musk sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is a women's fragrance that most voters find feminine. Zeromolecole Amamè and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Oud Island

7.2

Montale · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Oud Island is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and tangerine to the warm depth of black leather and Nepalese oud. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It is chosen most for leisure, and also gets votes for nights out and business. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. Citrus comes first: lemon, bergamot, tangerine. In the heart, tiaré and Indian tuberose add a floral side, balanced by black leather, sandalwood and oud. The base of musk, tobacco, vanilla, amber and labdanum settles it into a sweet, warm finish.

Floral Romantique

7.5

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Floral Romantique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer and in daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. Votes cluster around daily wear, work and leisure, with evening and night out far behind. Half of voters call it feminine, while others read it as modern or classic. It opens with maté, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a fresh, green citrus start. At the heart, lily, jasmine and orange blossom lead, and ylang-ylang softens them into something creamy and powdery. The base of smoked tea, cedar and benzoin adds a woody, lightly sweet finish. Roger & Gallet Feuille de Figuier and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Monoï & Tiaré (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fresh women's scent that leans towards summer and spring, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Most voters pick summer and spring, while office and night-out wear sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with modern in second place. As a whole, the scent is floral, fruity and creamy. Monoï, tiaré and frangipani form the floral side, coconut milk and vanilla add a creamy sweetness, and benzoin softens it. Fruity and salty notes keep it fresh. Faynt Beach Bliss and Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire have a close profile.

Sun Pop - Arty Pink

6.4

Jil Sander · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Pop - Arty Pink is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent for women, light and made for easy daytime wear. It opens with currant and lemon, bright and slightly tart. Jasmine and tiaré bring the floral heart forward, and vanilla sweetens the base. The fruity and sweet accords soften the fresh air, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Sun Sorbet and Marbert Woman Pure have a close profile.

Sundance

6.8

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Sundance is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with light spice and powder; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and pear give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, tuberose and tiaré add a warm floral note, while pimento brings a touch of spice to the sweetness. Sandalwood, tonka bean and iris settle the dry-down into a soft, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

Vanitas (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Versace · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Versace Vanitas Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, suited to women who want an easy daytime scent. Lime comes first, followed by a floral heart of freesia and tiaré. In the base, cedar and tonka bean set the scent on a woody footing and sweeten it slightly, leaving a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as feminine. Fragonard Cœur de Soleil and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Nuda Veritas (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Atelier des Ors · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Atelier des Ors Nuda Veritas Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening of orange blossom and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and osmanthus. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. The top notes of orange blossom, transluzone and bergamot give a light, bright start. The heart is filled by osmanthus absolute, tiaré and two kinds of jasmine. At the base, musk, ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli set a creamy, woody ground. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly aquatic. Ojar Bella Ciao and Jennifer Lopez Deseo have a close profile.

Le Parfum

7.5

MaxMara · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MaxMara Le Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around plum, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, and daily wear, leisure and business come out level. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with plum, mirabelle plum, pink pepper and mace, a fruity start with a light spice. The heart gathers jasmine, freesia, tiaré, Moroccan rose and gardenia into a floral whole. In the base, musk, sandalwood and linden blossom settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet finish. Versace Jeans Couture Woman and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.

Rise

6.6

Akro · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Akro Rise is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons, best suited to summer and spring and to relaxed days. Coconut water gives it a light, airy opening. The heart brings piña colada and tiaré, where fruity sweetness meets a soft floral note. Sandalwood settles underneath as a creamy base. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with some votes for evening and office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Rose Passion.

Classique Eau Fraîche Betty Boop Edition

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau Fraîche Betty Boop Edition is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus and floral brightness and dries down to a sweet, powdery vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening of lemon sorbet, ginger and sugar cane is both crisp and sugary. In the heart, orange blossom, tiaré and jasmine tea come forward, while vanilla, musk and labdanum set the scent on a creamy, soft base. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly synthetic in a clean way. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for leisure and daily wear, with office and night-out use not far behind. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

CK One Summer 2016

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2016 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex summer scent, now discontinued. It opens with mojito, green ginger and green apple, light, crisp and green. The heart brings tiaré, juniper and guava, adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, coconut milk softens the scent, while tree moss and cedarwood leave a light woody floor. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, and very few choose it for a night out. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, though it stays unisex. Mexx Ice Touch Man and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

Vanilla Exotica

7.7

Jean Couturier · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aloha Tiaré (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aloha Tiaré Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fresh floral built on frangipani, ylang-ylang and tiaré, softened by monoï, musk and vanilla. Frangipani leads at the start, while ylang-ylang and tiaré carry the floral heart. In the base, monoï, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, gourmand warmth. The fresh and fruity sides stay present in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best; autumn and winter get fewer votes. It reads as a feminine scent. La Collina Toscana Poggio in Fiore and Yves Rocher Monoï Vague d'Été have a close profile.