The Perfume Library

Ambre de Cabochard

7.4

Grès · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Ambre de Cabochard is a feminine scent that pairs blueberry and blackcurrant with spices before settling into amber, tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It leans towards fall and winter, though spring wear is common too. It has been worn from daytime to evening, and its longevity and sillage are moderate. The top notes are blueberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange, cardamom and cinnamon, so fruity brightness meets spice. Lily of the valley, tuberose and cyclamen give the heart a floral softness. The base of tonka bean, amber, patchouli and vanilla leaves a sweet, powdery, woody warmth.

Crying of Evil

7.6

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Crying of Evil is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around tuberose, rose, leather and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Montale Oud Edition and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile. It opens with tuberose, pink pepper, violet and spices. In the heart, rose, sandalwood and leather set the floral sweetness on a leathery, woody base. The dry-down of frankincense, musk, patchouli and amber turns resinous, creamy and warm.

Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme

8.0

Kilian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme is a fresh, floral scent that settles into a sweet, creamy base, made for women and wearing most easily in spring. The top pairs orange blossom with May rose, while the heart of Egyptian jasmine sambac, tuberose and narcissus deepens the floral side. Milk and caramel in the base sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! and Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival have a close profile.

Gyokuro

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Gyokuro is a fresh, green and citrusy floral with a light sweet, creamy edge, offered as a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with exotic fruits, neroli and black pepper. In the heart, peach, gyokuro, lotus and tuberose add a soft floral layer. The base of ambergris, vetiver and sandalwood dries down creamy with a gentle woody touch. Chanel Paris - Riviera and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

Ophélia

7.0

Heeley · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Heeley Ophélia is a fresh, feminine floral that sets tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine against green notes and water lily; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate level: longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly see it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with green notes and water lily, which give it a cool, aquatic feel. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring out the floral side, along with some sweetness and a powdery softness. The base of white musk, ambergris and moss leaves it soft and clean.

Siberian Rose

7.4

Fragrance Du Bois · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fragrance Du Bois Siberian Rose is a fresh, floral and spicy unisex scent in which pink pepper, tuberose and white rose lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a close third and summer well behind. It gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh, spicy and slightly fruity with pink pepper, juniper, cinnamon and pear. The heart turns floral and creamy with leather, tuberose, white rose and ylang-ylang. The base of musk, amber and patchouli leaves a sweet, oriental warmth.

Paradise Soil

8.1

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Paradise Soil is a floral, sweet unisex scent led by Azerbaijani rose, ylang-ylang and deer musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with deer musk, ylang-ylang, Azerbaijani rose and Jasminum grandiflorum. The heart brings champaca, night-blooming jasmine, tuberose, saffron and cocoa, with the flowers leaning into a spicy, creamy sweetness. Indonesian and Indian sandalwood and Cambodian oud form a woody, resinous, animal base, with a powdery touch alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close.

Vanille Givrée des Antilles

7.0

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Givrée des Antilles is a sweet, powdery unisex vanilla scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it works for evenings, nights out and leisure time alike. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into tuberose and rose at the heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and opoponax dominate the base, and the floral, gourmand and spicy accords settle onto that sweet, powdery ground. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique and Maison Tahité Cacao Libertine have a close profile.

I-IV Times Square

7.1

Masque · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Masque I-IV Times Square opens on hazelnut and lipstick, with osmanthus and tuberose carrying it into a sweet, powdery unisex floral. The top is hazelnut and lipstick; the heart brings osmanthus and tuberose, floral and fruity with a sweet edge. The base of styrax, gaiac wood and sandalwood gives it a woody, resinous, slightly leathery footing. Spicy, creamy and powdery touches run through it, along with a synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. It reads feminine to most voters. The Dua Brand Fashionista and Guerlain Pêche Mirage have a close profile.

Sacrebleu (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nicolaï · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nicolaï Sacrebleu Eau de Parfum is a powdery, smoky oriental in which floral and spicy sides meet sweetness; it reads as a feminine scent and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and most voters find it feminine. Red fruits and mandarin orange open it with some brightness, while cinnamon, carnation, jasmine and tuberose form a floral, spicy heart. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean, Peru balsam, frankincense and sandalwood take it towards a sweet, woody, smoky warmth. Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Nicolaï Sacrebleu Intense have a close profile.

Spring in Bome

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Spring in Bome is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances floral and earthy sides, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum, tarragon, mastic and Himalayan hedychium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, peach blossom, tuberose and geranium leaf soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, papyrus, spikenard and moss settles it onto a resinous, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits a scent open to both.

Aberdeen Lavander

7.6

Creed · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Creed Aberdeen Lavander is a fresh, green fougère with a floral and woody side, a unisex scent that suits both men and women. The top is absinth, lemon, bergamot and rosemary, which opens herbal, bright and sharp. In the heart, lavender, rose, tuberose and lily add a soft floral note, and the sweet, powdery side becomes clearer. Vetiver, patchouli and leather in the base settle it on a woody, slightly leathery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading settings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. It has been discontinued.

Imperial Emerald (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, suited to evenings and the milder seasons of spring and fall. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, while iris adds a soft, powdery touch. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, night-blooming jasmine absolute and rose absolute lead. The base of vanilla, white amber and benzoin sweetens it and dries down into a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Ojar Kashmir Print and Roja Parfums Enigma Essence de Parfum have a close profile.

Black Tie

7.3

Washington Tremlett

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Washington Tremlett Black Tie is a men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, moving from a fresh, spicy opening to a sweet, powdery and woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter not far behind; evening and night out are the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear get few votes. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, sage and galbanum, a spicy, green and fresh start. Geranium, tuberose and rose bring a floral softness to the heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood dry down sweet, powdery and earthy. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman and Amouage Lyric Man have a close profile.

Sedbury

7.1

Parfums de Marly · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Sedbury pairs the freshness of lavender and bergamot with jasmine, tuberose and iris in a sweet, powdery feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer trailing behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Over half of voters read it as feminine. The top holds lavender, clary sage, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral and powdery, as jasmine, tuberose and iris form a soft bouquet. In the base, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Fruity and spicy touches round out the accords.

Magnolia (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Yves Rocher · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Magnolia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple and magnolia, followed by a white floral heart of jasmine, gardenia, tuberose and lily. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settles it on a woody, powdery, lightly sweet ground. Green and fruity touches keep the florals bright, with a chypre structure sitting quietly behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evenings and nights come well behind. Most describe it as feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Valldemosa and Goutal Gardénia Passion have a close profile.

Funfair Evening

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Funfair Evening is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, gourmand base, aimed at women and now discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with apple, pear ester and star anise, while petitgrain and neroli temper the fruity sweetness with a light freshness and a touch of spice. In the heart, Egyptian orange blossom, tuberose and Moroccan rose form the floral body. The base of white musk, Ambrox, Tahitian vanilla and caramel settles into a soft, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

McQueen (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Alexander McQueen · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Alexander McQueen McQueen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, with spice and a powdery creaminess layered over the flowers. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It is chosen mostly for leisure, then for nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. Pink pepper, black pepper and clove open it with a sharp, spicy edge. Jasmine sambac, Comorian ylang-ylang and tuberose then build a creamy floral heart with a sweet touch. Vetiver anchors the flowers on an earthy base. Prada La Femme and Penhaligon's Heartless Helen have a close profile.

Michael / Michael Kors (2000) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Michael Kors · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Michael / Michael Kors (2000) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness that leave a clean, gentle impression. It opens with frankincense, freesia, tamarind and osmanthus. Blue iris, tuberose and white peony carry the floral heart. Vetiver, cashmere wood and musk dry it down onto a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and pick it for everything from daytime wear to evenings out. Most see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to David Beckham Intimately Women and Jimmy Choo Flash.

Mandodari / มณโฑ

8.1

Prin · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Prin Mandodari / มณโฑ is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time rather than the office. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with a more classic feel. Tuberose, gardenia and champaca give it a floral body, while black pepper and cumin add spice. Sandalwood and oakmoss set a woody, chypre base, and tobacco, opium and civet pull it towards a smoky, resinous, animalic side. Pryn Parfum Morah and Prin Mandodari Mandodari have a close profile.

Gem (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Peach and plum give the opening a fruity sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build the floral core; the base of vetiver, amber and oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer stays in the background. Most read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Diva and Rochas Femme.

Black V

7.4

Widian · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Black V is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, with peach, lemon and cinnamon up top and vanilla and caramel underneath. Peach and lemon open with a fruity brightness, while cinnamon adds spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom and tuberose bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla and caramel turns creamy, powdery and oriental, with cedar keeping it slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. It reads more feminine than masculine. Black Opium Eau de Parfum and Good Girl Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Eau Tropicale

6.9

Sisley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau Tropicale is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Voters choose it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most see it as feminine. The top is bergamot, passion fruit, hibiscus, frangipani and ginger flower, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Turkish rose, violet and tuberose soften the heart into something floral. Cedar, ambrette seed and patchouli settle the base into a lightly woody, sweet finish.

Souffle de Soie

7.6

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior Souffle de Soie is a fresh, powdery floral: jasmine, tuberose and rose sit on a creamy, lightly sweet base, and it is described as unisex. The scent reads as one piece, with jasmine, tuberose and rose forming a single floral whole. The fresh accord keeps it airy, the powdery and creamy side adds softness, and sweetness and a touch of spice stay in the background. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of voters call it feminine, though a good share see it as classic. Hermès Jour d'Hermès Gardénia and Henri Bendel Jasmine & Tuberose have a close profile.