The Perfume Library

Beach Skin

7.8

Phlur · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phlur Beach Skin opens with pink pepper, bergamot and salt, then softens into coconut milk, a fresh and sweet unisex scent. The top notes are pink pepper, bergamot, salt and tiaré, giving a cool, floral start with a light aquatic feel. In the heart, coconut milk and lily of the valley turn it creamy and fruity. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood balances the gourmand sweetness with a woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Those ratings come from a small number of voters, so treat them as indicative. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Bujairami Soft Shore have a close profile.

Tiaré

6.5

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Erbolario Tiaré is a fresh, floral scent whose fruity sweetness meets a powdery, creamy softness, aimed mainly at women and suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and less towards nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, bergamot and cyclamen for a floral freshness. In the heart, coconut milk, plum and tiaré turn it creamier and fruitier. Blackberry, cedarwood, vanilla and moss in the base keep the sweetness in check. Orens Parfums Silenda d'Ecume and Nature Blossom Wonder Leaf have a close profile.

Privarot

7.2

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Woody

LEN Fragrance Privarot is a sweet, floral women's scent that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with ylang-ylang and jasmine, and tiaré and orange blossom keep the heart floral. In the base, sandalwood and benzoin turn it woody and oriental, with a soft, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick night and evening, and spring and fall are the seasons it leans towards, though it also gets worn in summer. Plenty of voters wear it for leisure as well. Les Essentials Vanille and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Gold have a close profile.

Manoumalia

6.7

LesNez · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

LesNez Manoumalia is a unisex scent that sets tiaré and ylang-ylang flowers against the warmth of amber and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes behind these are few, so treat them as a rough guide. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single piece: a floral, sweet body with a woody, spicy, powdery oriental tone on top. Tembusu and vetiver strengthen the woody side, and a faint animal trace stays in the background. L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia and Michael Kors Sexy Amber have a close profile.

Haiku - Sillage de Thé

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Haiku - Sillage de Thé is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex fragrance with a clean, calm character. It opens with bamboo leaf and bergamot, which give a cool, green first impression. In the heart, tiaré and matcha lead; the floral side is soft while the green side stays quiet. In the base, musk, solar note and vanilla sweeten it slightly and settle into a smooth finish. The aquatic and synthetic accords keep the overall feel clean and airy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women, as an easy, everyday scent. Akro Breathe and Carner Tennis Club have a close profile.

V.I.P. Bijan Women

6.9

Bijan · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bijan V.I.P. Bijan Women is a women's perfume that sets a fresh, floral character over a sweet, fruity and powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, with some room for nights out as well. Plum, blackcurrant and mandarin orange open on a fruity, fresh note. In the heart, jasmine, tiaré and lily bring a soft floral feel. Vanilla, black amber and musk in the base sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth.

Woman Pure

7.0

Marbert · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marbert Woman Pure is a feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with a powdery, creamy, sweet floral heart. Lemon and tiaré lead; jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral centre, and tuberose with vanilla sweetens the base into a creamy warmth. Fruity touches and a slightly synthetic sparkle keep the overall feel fresh. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine; it is chosen most for fall and spring, leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Jil Sander Sun Pop - Arty Pink and Montale Day Dreams have a close profile.

Ocaña

7.3

nBitor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

nBitor Ocaña is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens with cumin and orange blossom and leans on tuberose and tobacco. The top pairs cumin with orange blossom; the heart brings carrot seed, tobacco, tuberose, tiaré and maté together. In the base, musk, Siam benzoin, vanilla, costus, ambergris and tonka bean give it a sweet, creamy, resinous footing. Animal and woody tones sit beneath the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle have a close profile.

Polianthes

5.8

Bottega Profumiera · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Profumiera Polianthes is a women's perfume built on tuberose, gardenia and jasmine, a creamy, sweet bouquet of white flowers. Flowers lead: tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, tiaré and ylang-ylang. The accords start fresh and green, then move into fruity sweetness and a creamy texture. Underneath, amber, benzoin, vanilla and frankincense add a resinous warmth, while sandalwood, teakwood and vetiver give it a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Half of the voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as classic or modern.

Playmate

7.6

Mind Games · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mind Games Playmate is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with Italian lemon, water lily and coconut milk, light and slightly milky. In the heart, gardenia, tiaré and jasmine deepen the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens everything into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with a synthetic accord adding a smooth sheen. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though with few votes this is a tentative picture. It reads equally well on men and women. Jil Sander Softly and Phlur Soft Spot have a close profile.

Vanille Monoï

4.6

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Monoï is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet character, built around vanilla, jasmine and tiaré. It opens with rosewood, moves into citrus notes and tiaré at the heart, and settles on jasmine and vanilla. Floral and sweet accords lead, with a soft gourmand feel, while the spicy, woody and powdery sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads comfortably on anyone, as a true unisex. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Intense and Dior Hypnotic Poison Elixir have a close profile.

Showtime (Eau de Toilette)

4.4

Kylie Minogue · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kylie Minogue Showtime Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweetness leans gourmand. It reads light, young and feminine, and it has been discontinued. The opening is led by loganberry, blackcurrant and woodland strawberry, bright and sugary. In the heart, blue freesia, rose, lilac and tiaré add a soft floral layer, with liquorice bringing a touch of sweetness. In the base, vanilla praliné and white musk dry it down to a powdery, gourmand finish, with a synthetic sheen throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Avon Tahitian Holiday and Christina Aguilera Xtina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Desire for a Woman

6.8

Dunhill · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dunhill Desire for a Woman is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for a night out, evenings and daily wear, with business and leisure use trailing behind. It reads clearly feminine. The top has rosewood, bergamot and magnolia; freesia and rose come forward in the heart. In the base, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it. The accords run floral, gourmand and powdery, with spice and wood balancing the sweetness. Rochas Tocade and Nez à Nez Bal Musqué have a close profile.

Cinquanta

7.7

Santa Maria Novella · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; voters rate them a little above average, though the number of votes is small. There is no season or occasion data, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It is classed as unisex. The top has orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia, over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, green tea, cashmere and woody notes calm the floral side. The base of amber, musky and woody notes sweetens and softens it. Téo Cabanel Hegoa and Starck Peau d'Ailleurs have a close profile.

Love the way you Feel

6.7

Kilian · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Kilian Love the way you Feel is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and floral brightness and settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and about half of voters rate the sillage high. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Neroli and bergamot give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang and tiaré add a soft floral note, lightened by aquatic and fruity touches. The base of coconut and vanilla turns it sweet and leaves a powdery, creamy trail. Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Silences Purple

7.6

Jacomo · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo Silences Purple is a women's fragrance that sets bright blood orange and mandarin over jasmine and tiaré, resting on amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. It opens with frangipani, white freesia and citrus, a fruity freshness. The heart of jasmine, tiaré and carnation turns floral with a touch of spice. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and amber settle into a woody, sweet, oriental warmth. Widian Liwa and Chanel Allure Sensuelle have a close profile.

Leonara

7.4

Léonard · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Léonard Leonara is a floral, sweet perfume that softens its fruity and powdery side with a woody, creamy base, and it reads as feminine. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for autumn, spring and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is picked most for evening and nights out, with daytime and office wear also getting votes. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, blackcurrant and violet leaf. The heart brings together jasmine, Bulgarian rose, tiaré, tuberose, orchid and Bourbon vanilla into a sweet floral whole. In the dry-down, sandalwood, benzoin and musk settle into a creamy, powdery base.

Celine Dion

6.7

Celine Dion · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Celine Dion Celine Dion is a fresh, powdery floral built around yellow rose, lily of the valley and violet, and it suits everyday wear as a women's perfume. Now discontinued, it is best liked in spring and summer by most voters. Daily, office and leisure wear lead, while evening and night-out use is rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. It opens with yellow rose, red berries, lily of the valley and violet, a fresh, lightly fruity floral. The heart of tiaré, orange blossom and jasmine softens that floral mood. The base of musk, sandalwood, white woods and amber leaves a powdery, woody finish. Fragonard Émilie and Dior Grand Bal share a close profile.

Just Precious

7.0

La Perla · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Perla Just Precious is a women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with sweet florals and settles into a powdery, resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across the seasons, with spring slightly ahead and winter last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and it also gets votes for evenings and nights out. Orange blossom, mandarin orange and bergamot open it fresh and fruity. Peony, tiaré, ylang-ylang and jasmine form the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and add a woody, spicy warmth. Tesori d'Oriente Tiaré delle Indie and Douglas Woody Mirage have a close profile.

Héliodose

7.7

Marlou · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Marlou Héliodose is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green character, where sweetness sits right beside an animal edge. Tiaré builds the floral core, while galbanum adds a sharp green line. Indole and musk pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery and slightly animalic tone. Fruity and spicy accents stay in the background, and the sweetness is a side note rather than the main voice. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes makes that reading tentative. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear and leisure are the settings it leans towards most.

L'Air du Temps x Atelier Anne Brun

7.4

Nina Ricci · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps x Atelier Anne Brun is a women's perfume that links a fresh, citrusy start to a powdery, creamy floral sweetness. The top is bergamot, coconut milk and pear, where citrus freshness meets a milky softness. In the heart, tuberose, heliotrope and tiaré build a floral, powdery body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and benzoin sweetens the scent and finishes it with creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters, though the number of votes is small. Voters choose it most for leisure and evening, followed by daily wear and nights out. Tom Ford Soleil Neige and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

Absolue Fleur d'Oranger / Orange Blossom Absolute

7.4

Panier des Sens

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Panier des Sens Absolue Fleur d'Oranger / Orange Blossom Absolute is a fresh, citrusy floral that pairs sweetness with a creamy softness, and it suits spring and summer days. Mandarin orange opens bright and fresh. In the heart, orange blossom and tiaré form a floral centre, with fruity and sweet touches alongside. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla carry the scent into a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Eau Soleil

6.8

Biotherm · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Biotherm Eau Soleil is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around citrus and fruit, a light everyday character that has since been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, with some choosing it for sport. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, and most voters call it feminine and modern. The vote counts are small, so the longevity and sillage ratings are only a rough guide. The top is orange, lemon and blackcurrant, a bright fruity opening. Tiaré and fig soften and sweeten the heart, and musk and sandalwood leave a light woody base. Versace Eros Energy and Marc Jacobs Bang Bang have a close profile.

Nude Beach

7.5

Miguel Matos · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miguel Matos Nude Beach is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy, powdery texture, and suits leisure time and everyday wear. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Most pick it for leisure and daytime, with fewer suggesting night out or business. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with coconut and neroli. In the heart, tiaré, ylang-ylang and copaiba balsam add a soft floral layer. The base settles into a creamy, powdery warmth of milk, musk, sandalwood and cashmeran, while ambroxan and the solar note lay a bright, synthetic glow over the sweetness.