The Perfume Library

Pour Femme Elixir

7.3

Lacoste · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lacoste Pour Femme Elixir is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built around jasmine and gardenia, softened by vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office alike. Most see it as feminine, with a fair number calling it modern. It opens with pink pepper, jasmine and mandarin orange. At the heart, Brazilian gardenia, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral, powdery body. Tuberose, vanilla, woody notes and vetiver set the sweetness on a woody base. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Elixir have a close profile.

Royal Pavillon

7.0

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Royal Pavillon is a fresh, floral perfume for women that softens into a powdery, woody finish; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with Paraguayan petigrain, gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose, a green, fresh bouquet. In the heart, clove and mimosa absolute add a spicy, sweet warmth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk, Siam benzoin and oakmoss settles it into a woody, powdery ground.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

Narcisse Taiji

7.3

Atelier Materi · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atelier Materi Narcisse Taiji is a fresh, green floral that picks up spice, earth and leather along the way. It is unisex and leans towards spring and relaxed daytime wear. Ginger, tuberose and pear open both fresh and fruity. In the heart, narcissus sits with hay and bran absolutes, which add a green, earthy tone, and the base of leather, patchouli and musk leaves a creamy, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as masculine. Fragrance Du Bois Siberian Rose and Motif Olfactif Mon Oasis have a close profile.

Jardin de Bali

6.8

ID Parfums · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Jardin de Bali opens with bergamot and clove, moves into a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang and settles on a sweet vanilla base; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Bergamot's freshness meets the spice of clove, then tuberose and ylang-ylang build a floral heart. Benzoin and vanilla sweeten the base, while fruity, gourmand and powdery accords sit alongside the flowers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ikat Jasmine

7.4

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Ikat Jasmine is a fresh, floral jasmine scent made for spring and summer days, aimed at women and easy to wear day to day. Jasmine sambac and Egyptian jasmine form the core, with tuberose and honeysuckle widening the floral picture. Sandalwood gives the flowers a woody, creamy base. The accords lean fresh, green and fruity, with some sweetness and a soft powdery touch. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Atlantide

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tiziana Terenzi Atlantide is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent led by tuberose, Calabrian bergamot and passion fruit. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear are rated about equally, while business is the least chosen. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. The top holds tuberose absolute, Calabrian bergamot, passion fruit and rose, with the bergamot and fruit adding freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, blackcurrant and narcissus build a floral body. The base of musk, ambergris and benzoin sweetens it into a creamy, powdery warmth, with green and spicy touches along the way.

Chandlery

7.2

Pineward · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Pineward Chandlery is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent built around jasmine, tuberose and sandalwood, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, split evenly between the two, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It doesn't settle on one gender: votes divide almost equally between feminine and masculine. Jasmine and tuberose form the floral heart, with cinnamon, carnation and aniseed adding spice. Vanilla sweetens it, while sandalwood, vetiver and beeswax give a woody, resinous warmth. Lavender and deertongue add a green edge.

Tubereuse Noir (Eau de Parfum) / N°05 Tubereuse Noir

6.9

Zara · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Zara Tubereuse Noir / N°05 Tubereuse Noir Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets tuberose, ylang-ylang and sandalwood together in a floral, woody blend; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine. The scent is floral and green, with tuberose and ylang-ylang pulling it towards a creamy, sweet side. Sandalwood sits underneath as a woody, powdery base, and a synthetic edge comes through as well.

L'Eau Scandaleuse

6.9

Anatole Lebreton · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anatole Lebreton L'Eau Scandaleuse is a floral unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against an animal, leathery depth, and it leans towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with peach, bergamot and davana, then carries tuberose, ylang-ylang and leather at its heart. Nagarmotha, oakmoss and castoreum dominate the base, so the early fruity sweetness gives way to a spicy, animalic, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while daily and office wear sit well behind. Votes lean feminine, though plenty call it classic or masculine. Calaj Love Toxin and Hedonik Obsessive Devotion have a close profile.

Divincarnation

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Divincarnation is a unisex floral-woody scent led by tuberose, carnation and rose, deepening into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters place Divincarnation in fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though classic and masculine both get votes. It opens with wild orange, black pepper and green bitter orange, while Indian bay leaf and rosewood add a spicy, green edge. The heart is dominated by tuberose, carnation absolute and rose, with jasmine alongside. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla bring an earthy, resinous, sweet warmth.

Lady Million Fabulous

7.5

Rabanne · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Lady Million Fabulous is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine heart is sweetened by tonka bean and vanilla. It opens with pink pepper and mandarin orange, lively and lightly spicy. In the heart the white flowers lead, with tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine giving it a creamy texture. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, cashmere wood and moss settles into a sweet, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. About half of voters call its character feminine, and some find it modern. Câline Fleur Noir and Lattafa Qimmah for Women have a close profile.

Homa

7.6

Prin · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Homa is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets goatskin, hay absolute and Indian oud against spices and white flowers. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not rare. Goatskin, civet and hyraceum give it an animal depth, while hay, mushrooms and ash tree lay an earthy, woody base. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring spicy warmth, and jasmine, tuberose and champaca soften the floral side. Frankincense and myrrh add a dark, resinous smokiness. Parfum Prissana Thichila and The Fragrance Engineers Sohrab have a close profile.

Power by Lola

7.2

Anima Aromatics · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anima Aromatics Power by Lola is a fruity-gourmand women's fragrance that opens with tropical fruits, cardamom and blackcurrant and sweetens into caramel. Tropical fruits, cardamom and blackcurrant lead; rose, amber and tuberose add a soft floral heart. Caramel, cedarwood, cashmeran and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as feminine. French Avenue Forbidden Fruit and Zara Tender Amber have a close profile.

Sound of Donna

7.3

Trussardi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Trussardi Sound of Donna is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, which most voters place in fall and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for fall and winter, across leisure, night out and daily wear, while spring and summer come well behind. It opens with magnolia, green almond and mandarin orange, and the heart brings rose, heliotrope and tuberose. In the base, patchouli, chestnut purée and sandalwood turn it woody and creamy. Fruity and gourmand shades sit behind the florals. Pegador Rosy Dreamscapes and Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... have a close profile.

Bloom Intense

7.4

Gucci · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Bloom Intense is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy side and a touch of sweetness, and it reads clearly feminine. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it draws close votes for leisure, daily wear and evenings. Most describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens on orange blossom absolute. The heart is tuberose, jasmine sambac, queen-of-the-night and Rangoon creeper, and patchouli and moss settle it on a green, slightly earthy base. Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori and Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

So Nude (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Costume National · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Costume National So Nude Eau de Parfum opens with cardamom and neroli and moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose and damask rose, a fresh, powdery scent for women. Cardamom, neroli and cumin start it off with a spicy freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and damask rose form a floral core, while patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood add a woody base. The fruity and sweet sides soften into a creamy, powdery texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. Amouage Reflection Man and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

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.

Nights In White Satin

8.0

Jean Poivre · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Poivre Nights In White Satin is a powdery, creamy floral that sets tuberose, jasmine and rose over a sweet base, leaning towards spring and autumn as a unisex scent. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Leisure, night out and evening come first, and it works for business too. Although it is unisex, about half of voters find it feminine. It opens with tuberose, jasmine and osmanthus, a bright floral start. In the heart, vanilla, rose and lactone add a soft, milky sweetness. Vetiver, cedarwood, white musk and ambergris form a woody, lightly spicy base.

Moon Carnival

6.8

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for daily wear and leisure time. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is labelled unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, passion fruit and pink freesia, a fresh and fruity start. Tuberose, orchid and gardenia make up the floral heart. In the base, marshmallow and tonka bean turn it creamy and sweet, while vetiver keeps that sweetness in check. Anomalia Sabrage and Montale Sweet Flowers have a close profile.

Fior di Loto

6.6

Tesori d'Oriente

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto is a fruity floral softened by powdery, sweet tones, made for women and easy to wear through the day. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening and night out get fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is rose, peach and orange, a bright, fruity start. Jasmine, tuberose and lily of the valley widen the floral heart. Musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the base into a powdery, gourmand softness. Maison Mataha Pêche Velours and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Nordhaven

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Nordhaven opens with cyclamen, pink pepper and wine lees before moving into a violet and tuberose heart, a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Voters rate Nordhaven's longevity and sillage as good. Spring gets the most votes, with summer and fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top holds datura, cyclamen, wine lees, pink pepper and fruity notes. Violet, ylang-ylang, tuberose, pineapple and clementine make up a floral, citrusy heart. Moss, cedarwood, brown sugar, musk and leather form a sweet, creamy base.

Florabloom

6.5

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Florabloom is a unisex scent that sets the heavy floral pairing of ylang-ylang and tuberose against the fruity sweetness of mango and rose. Flowers lead: ylang-ylang and tuberose form the backbone, with rose and belle de nuit flower rounding out the floral picture. Mango adds a fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense leave a woody, spicy warmth underneath, and the overall feel is sweet with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings. It mostly reads as feminine, though some voters call it modern.

Sogno Reale

7.4

Mendittorosa · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mendittorosa Sogno Reale is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of citrus with marine freshness and leaves a sweet, resinous, woody trail behind. It opens with lemon, bergamot and marine notes, fresh and aquatic. Tuberose and patchouli in the heart bring a floral, lightly spicy turn, and the base of frankincense, rum, styrax, sandalwood and woods settles into a creamy, sweet, resinous footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, evening and business wear lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Blend Oud Oud Zanzibar and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.