The Perfume Library

Trussardi Donna (1982) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Trussardi · 1982

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trussardi Donna is Trussardi's 1982 women's fragrance, setting a fresh, green and floral side against a woody, resinous base. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coriander, hyacinth and galbanum, which give a sharp, green freshness. The heart builds a floral body from ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and rose. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and styrax settle it into an earthy, leathery, chypre warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine, though many also call it classic. Gucci Gucci № 3 and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Aqua Palma

7.2

Montale · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aqua Palma is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built around citrus notes, peach and tuberose, and it suits spring and summer days. Citrus notes and peach give it a fruity brightness, while tuberose and iris add a floral layer. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris soften the whole into a sweet, creamy, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Sold as a men's perfume, it splits votes almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads close to unisex. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T12 and Joop! Thrill Woman have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne

7.3

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and rum and carries tuberose and neroli at its heart. Citrus notes and rum come first, then tuberose and neroli add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and mildly spicy. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter picks are few. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and evening or night out less so. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. Zara Metallic Spirit and Rituals L'Éclat have a close profile.

Borea

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Borea is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character over a sweet, creamy base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn for leisure and daily use, and also for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or classic. The top opens with coconut, peach, plum and almond for a sweet fruity start. The heart turns to a floral bouquet of magnolia, musk rose, iris, jasmine, freesia and tuberose. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and musk leave a creamy softness, while oakmoss adds a woody balance. The Fragrance Amethyst Soul and Loewe Aire Atardecer have a close profile.

Volupté (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Oscar de la Renta · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Volupté Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity side softens into a sweet, powdery base, with a clearly feminine feel. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, melon, watermelon and freesia, which give a light, juicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and no single occasion dominates among evening, daily wear and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it classic.

Le Rivage des Syrtes

7.7

Parfums MDCI · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Le Rivage des Syrtes opens with pineapple, Persian galbanum and orange in a fresh, green, fruity burst, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose and orange blossom; it is made for women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that lead. Close to half of voters call it feminine. The opening pairs the bright fruitiness of pineapple and orange with the sharp green edge of galbanum. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom absolute build a floral body, with Somalian frankincense adding a spicy note. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and ambergris sweetens and softens the whole.

Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral chypre with green, fruity and powdery touches, aimed at women and leaning classic in character. Mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open bright and fruity, with spices and orange blossom alongside. The heart builds a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, gardenia and tuberose, grounded by sandalwood and cedarwood. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle the scent into something earthy and sweet at once. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Qimmah for Women

7.9

Lattafa · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Qimmah for Women is an oriental fragrance for women that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with gourmand and creamy textures. It opens with almond and coffee. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and tonka bean carry the floral side into a creamy softness. Sandalwood, cocoa and vanilla deepen the sweetness at the base, while a spicy touch rounds out the oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and half of voters read it as feminine. Weil Passion Essence and Al Haramain Rawaa have a close profile.

La Femme L'Eau

7.6

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada La Femme L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness and suited to everyday wear. Mandarin orange brings the bright, airy side of the scent. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and frangipani turn it into a creamy, sweet bouquet of flowers. The green and powdery accords soften the florals without weighing them down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Prada La Femme and Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) (2011) have a close profile.

Tulipe Noire

7.0

Atkinsons · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons Tulipe Noire is a fresh, green floral that sets tuberose and jasmine on a woody base, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with coriander and bergamot, which give it a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine lead, and the floral side turns creamy and soft. The base of cedar, sandalwood and white musk makes it woody and smooth, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, while summer trails. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Elementals Metal and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

Swarovski · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Swarovski Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. It sits easily in daytime and office settings, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Winter is the least chosen season, which fits its light build. It opens with rose and lychee, giving a fruity freshness. Tuberose carries the floral heart. In the base, benzoin, amber and musk sweeten it into a powdery warmth, while pink pepper adds a faint spice. Givenchy Live Irrésistible and Marc Jacobs Lola have a close profile.

La Femme Intense

7.6

Prada · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prada La Femme Intense is a sweet, powdery floral built around tuberose, made for women and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few suggest summer. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for daily use. Most voters find it feminine. Ylang-ylang and tuberose form the floral core, with patchouli giving it a woody, earthy base. Spicy, oriental and creamy shades round out the accords, leaving a warm, soft, fairly dense scent. Korloff Majestic Tuberose and Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance have a close profile.

La Route d'Emeraude (2012)

7.8

Isabey · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Isabey La Route d'Emeraude opens with cinnamon, bergamot and rose, then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac, and is aimed at women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure wear close behind. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Bergamot brings freshness and cinnamon adds spice over the rose, before the white flowers take over. The base of benzoin, amber, musk and vanilla closes it sweet, powdery and oriental, with a fruity touch in the background. Solo Tu and Jil Sander Sun have a close profile.

Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori

7.4

Gucci · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori is a floral, green scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it suits women best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, winter works well too, and summer is the least favored season. Leisure, night out and evening wear are voted almost equally, while daily and business use are also possible. Most voters find it feminine. As a whole it is built on tuberose and damask rose, with rangoon creeper and jasmin bud rounding out the bouquet and orris root adding a powdery softness. A green freshness keeps the floral sweetness in check, and the creamy texture smooths everything together. Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori and Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori have a close profile.

Musk Cologne

8.2

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Musk Cologne is a unisex citrus-floral scent that suits spring and summer days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Voters read it as masculine and classic more often than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with tangerine, lemon, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, magnolia and green tea add a soft floral, green touch. The base of Indian sandalwood and Siberian deer musk settles into a creamy, woody finish. Mazzolari Vetiver and Bortnikoff Vatinee have a close profile.

J'adore L'Or (2017)

8.6

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.

Eating Wherever

7.2

Emil Élise · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Emil Élise Eating Wherever is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand base, leaning towards spring and summer and easy, everyday wear. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall; leisure and daily wear lead, while evening and night out also get votes. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with tangerine, sugar and blackcurrant, a bright, sweet fruit impression. In the heart, white blossoms, peach and tuberose add a soft floral note. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood closes it creamy, woody and warmly sweet. Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Golestan

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Golestan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon zest over orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. It opens with bergamot and lemon zest as a citrus lift, while cinnamon and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral warmth. The heart builds a full floral body from orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. In the base, vanilla leads, with woods, ambergris, patchouli and cistus giving it a resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It tilts somewhat feminine, but plenty of voters call it masculine. Roja Parfums Aoud and Xerjoff Esquel have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine Elixir

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Elixir is a women's perfume that opens with salty notes, builds a tuberose heart and turns sweet on tonka bean. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords come first: the salty notes carry that freshness, while tuberose gives the heart a full floral body. Tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand and creamy softness at the base, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out, evenings and leisure time. It reads feminine and modern. Zara Tonka Cream and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2019) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy L'Interdit is a fresh, floral women's scent with a powdery, creamy side, leaning towards spring and fall and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. Poppy gives the opening a light freshness, while tuberose and orange blossom carry the heart. Fruity and sweet accords soften the flowers, and patchouli and vetiver set a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, balanced between modern and classic. Dorin Les Jardins du Château and Givenchy Dahlia Divin (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) (Parfum)

7.7

Oscar de la Renta · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oscar de la Renta Oscar / Oscar de la Renta (1977) Parfum is a powdery floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose in the heart, with vanilla and myrrh giving the base a sweet, resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it gets the most votes for evenings and nights out. Voters see it as mainly feminine, then classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, basil and orange blossom, which add a spicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a full floral body. The base carries the sweetness of vanilla and myrrh, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody, chypre depth. Lancaster Lancaster and Houbigant Raffinée have a similar profile.

Mayotte

7.8

Guerlain · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Mayotte opens with green notes into a heart of jasmine, tuberose and neroli, a sweet, creamy floral that reads feminine; it has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage. It spreads fairly evenly across the seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead, and it is picked more for evenings and nights out. Half of voters call its character feminine, and a good number call it classic. It starts green, then the heart builds a floral whole from jasmine, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and frangipani. Vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background.

Black for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Black for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around violet, lotus and jasmine. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and spring is the season it leans towards most, followed by fall and summer. It sits closest to daily, leisure and office wear, with some votes for evening and nights out too. It opens with violet and citrus fruits for a fresh start. The heart is a crowd of white florals: lotus, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, musk and amber underneath settle it into a soft, woody, powdery finish, with green and sweet touches along the way. Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum and Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum have a close profile.