The Perfume Library

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

Bloom Parfum

7.2

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral led by tuberose and night-blooming jasmine, softened with apricot and cardamom; it is a women's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with tuberose, night-blooming jasmine, Guatemala cardamom and apricot, so the floral and fruity sides arrive together with a light touch of spice. In the heart, Rangoon creeper and Indian jasmine sambac absolute keep the flowers going. The base of Peru balsam absolute, vanilla and musk settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. Most voters also read it as feminine. Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose have a close profile.

Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir

7.8

Kenzo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir is a sweet, powdery floral for women, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and blackberry open with a fruity brightness. Tuberose and jasmine bring a floral warmth to the heart. Patchouli, rum and vanilla in the base pull it towards a gourmand, creamy, oriental sweetness.

Sketch (2017)

7.5

Violet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Violet Sketch is a floral, spicy unisex perfume in which tuberose and rose meet sweet vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or masculine. It opens with nutmeg, pink pepper and bergamot, then turns floral at the heart with tuberose and rose. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy, powdery side, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli have a close profile.

Nirvana Bourbon

8.0

Elizabeth and James · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance where woody and smoky tones melt into a creamy warmth, suited to fall and winter evenings. Oak wood, tuberose and bourbon vanilla build the scent as one whole from start to finish. The vanilla carries the sweetness and creamy texture, the oak wood adds a dry, smoky base, and the tuberose brings a soft floral touch to the spicy, oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading, though it also works for leisure and daytime. Sold as a women's fragrance, almost as many voters find it masculine as feminine, so the gender line is soft. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia and Mancera Aoud Vanille have a close profile.

Charles Street

7.7

Mark Birley · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mark Birley Charles Street is a spicy, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets coffee, nutmeg and thyme over a heart of orange blossom, saffron and tuberose, resting on vanilla and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while also fitting business and daily wear. Most read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens with angelica, thyme, coffee and nutmeg, a spicy and slightly bitter start. The heart brings orange blossom, tuberose, saffron and raspberry, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and leather settle into an earthy, smoky warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

L'Arte di Gucci (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci L'Arte di Gucci Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning floral that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and green notes and moves into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it is made for women and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. For character, feminine and classic lead the votes. The top carries fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and coriander. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, tuberose, narcissus and mimosa. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. The floral, green and fruity sides are softened by sweet and spicy touches.

Veilleur de Nuit

8.0

Serge Lutens · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet floral core with animalic warmth and a distinctly gourmand side. Tuberose and dark chocolate come forward together, while civet, castoreum and musk add an animalic, creamy depth and vetiver stays in the background as a dry, earthy edge. The overall impression is a spicy, powdery, resinous oriental with a gourmand streak: heavy, sweet and warm. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions that lead are evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac and Zara Femme (2013) 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.

Queens

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Queens is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, cardamom and blackberry to a floral heart of tuberose and osmanthus. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer also workable and winter the least favoured. Leisure, evening and business settings get similar weight. Most voters read its character as feminine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Bergamot and cardamom give it a fresh, spicy start, and blackberry adds a sweet fruity note. In the heart, champaca, tuberose and osmanthus form a creamy floral layer. Sandalwood, amber, benzoin and musk close it with a woody, soft sweetness.

Transilvania

6.7

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Transilvania is a sweet, floral unisex scent with fruity and animalic touches, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with angelica, black cherry and rose oxide, fruity and floral from the start. The heart of tuberose, jasmine, honey and immortelle makes a sweet floral bouquet. In the base, coumarin, civet, patchouli, musk, oud, vanilla and opoponax dry down, and the woody and animalic side takes over.

Lovestruck

6.2

Vera Wang · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vera Wang Lovestruck is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that pairs a fresh fruity opening of pink guava and mandarin orange with a floral heart of lotus and tuberose. Pink guava and mandarin orange lead, so it opens fresh and fruity. Lotus and tuberose build the floral middle, and woods and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base. Sweetness runs throughout, along with a slightly synthetic sheen that is part of its character. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique Amethyst have a close profile.

Forever

6.7

Laura Biagiotti · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Forever is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a floral, sweet and powdery heart. Pink pepper, pear, apple and bergamot lead, bringing fruit and freshness first. In the heart, tuberose, rose and violet build a floral base while praliné adds a gourmand sweetness. The base of tonka bean, musk and vanilla dries down creamy and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and La Rive She is Mine have a close profile.

Save Me

6.6

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff Save Me is a floral unisex scent built around chamomile, jasmine and tuberose, where fresh and sweet sit side by side. The top holds chamomile, jasmine, pink pepper and cyclamen, with the pepper adding a light spice to the flowers. At the heart, mimosa, tuberose, ylang-ylang and gardenia turn it into a creamy, sweet floral bouquet. Musk and sandalwood leave a soft, woody base, and a slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring; business, leisure and daytime wear lead, with evening not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Osma Positano and Rituals L'Éclat have a close profile.

The Queen of Sheba

7.5

Attar Collection

Fresh · Floral · Green

Attar Collection The Queen of Sheba is a feminine floral that sits most easily in spring and autumn, for daytime and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets fewer votes. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, and evenings are named too. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with osmanthus and jasmine sambac. In the heart, Egyptian narcissus, May rose and tuberose form a full floral core, and cedar and vetiver give it a woody base. The accords pair a fresh, green, fruity side with a sweet, powdery, creamy softness, with a touch of spice behind.

Cocaïne

7.0

Franck Boclet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Franck Boclet Cocaïne is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs pink pepper, caramel and tobacco with a floral heart of lily, orchid and tuberose over a vanilla base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evenings and nights out lead, though daytime wear has its place too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it moves comfortably in either direction. It opens with pink pepper and bitter orange giving caramel and tobacco a spicy edge. The heart brings a creamy floral note through lily, orchid and tuberose. Monoï, vanilla and patchouli then turn that into a sweet, woody warmth underneath. Synthetic and gourmand tones shape the overall feel.

Donna (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gisada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gisada Donna Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet and floral women's fragrance led by Florentine iris, violet and cotton candy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter a close third and summer well behind. It sits easily in leisure, evening and night-out settings, and also suits daily and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot's freshness softened by iris, violet and cotton candy. In the heart, peach blossom and jasmine sambac carry the floral side while patchouli and Siam benzoin add depth to the sweetness. The base of coffee, sandalwood, tuberose and musk dries down gourmand and woody.

Casablanca

8.9

St. Clair Scents · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

St. Clair Scents Casablanca is a unisex perfume that sets a bright citrus opening against dense white florals and an animalic chypre base. Blackcurrant bud, pink grapefruit and red mandarin orange give the opening a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine make the floral side richer. Vetiver, civet and oakmoss build the chypre base, while musk and labdanum add a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Cartier Panthère de Cartier and Atkinsons Bizarre have a close profile.

Fleurs d'Osmanthe / Osmanthus

7.0

Keiko Mecheri · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Keiko Mecheri Fleurs d'Osmanthe / Osmanthus is a fresh, floral perfume softened by green and fruity touches, made for women and leaning towards spring and summer. It has been discontinued. Tuberose and osmanthus carry the floral line, with white datura alongside them. Apricot adds a fruity sweetness, while musk wraps everything in a powdery softness. A fresh, green air shapes the overall character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn across daily, leisure, office and evening occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Gucci Bloom and Il Profvmo Gardenia Royal have a close profile.

Bergdorf pour Femme

8.6

Roja Parfums · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Bergdorf pour Femme is a feminine perfume that sets a heart full of tuberose, gardenia and jasmine on a sweet, powdery base of vanilla, benzoin and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Bergamot gives a brief fresh start. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine, orange blossom, violet and May rose form a dense bouquet. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, oakmoss and patchouli come forward, taking the scent into a creamy, spicy, woody warmth. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Chypré Extraordinaire have a close profile.

Tehani

8.2

Florian Pontier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Florian Pontier Tehani is a unisex scent that sets floral, sweet and spicy sides inside a fresh, aquatic frame. It opens with cardamom, coconut and tagetes, then moves to marine notes, tuberose and Madagascan cinnamon in the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla absolute, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute soften it into a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear. Feminine and modern votes are level, with a fair share calling it masculine. Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Prada Infusion d'Amande have a close profile.

Valentina Poudre

7.7

Valentino · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Valentina Poudre is a feminine floral that leans towards fall and winter as well as daytime and evening wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Daily, leisure, evening and office wear are voted almost evenly. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. As a whole it runs floral and sweet. Tuberose and iris give it a powdery floral frame, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness and sandalwood a woody warmth. Terracotta brings a dry, earthy tone, and the accords include a synthetic side. Michalsky Provocative for Women and Abaco Bless have a close profile.

Sensual Tuberose

7.5

Bois 1920 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Sensual Tuberose is a sweet, creamy and powdery floral built around tuberose, made for women. It opens with tuberose, coriander seed and peach, the floral side softened by a fruity sweetness. In the heart, coconut, Egyptian jasmine absolute, orange blossom and heliotrope add a creamy texture. The base of orris, patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood leaves it powdery, woody and warm in an oriental way. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. They suggest it across all four seasons in similar shares, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It is chosen most for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Over half of voters read it as feminine.

Today (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Avon · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Today Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a lightly sweet, powdery and creamy softness, and a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly as feminine. It opens with freesia, cactus and pepper, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, hibiscus, tuberose and strelitzia. Sandalwood, musk, rose water and cedar settle it into a woody, powdery base. Cacharel Noa and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.