The Perfume Library

Bloom (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Gucci · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral led by jasmine and tuberose, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and everyday wear. Jasmine and tuberose form the core of the scent. Rangoon creeper and musk soften those flowers, so the freshness and green notes sit over a sweet, powdery, creamy texture. A slightly synthetic brightness also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters. Most pick spring, then summer, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear collect the most votes, with office use close behind. Most voters call it feminine. Gucci Bloom Gocce di Fiori and Christian Louboutin Loubikiss have a close profile.

La Fenice pour Femme

8.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Femme is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and lightly gourmand character, leaning clearly feminine. It opens with hawthorn and mandarin orange, and a heart of heliotrope, almond blossom and tuberose builds the floral core. Cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, office and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Love Delight (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Torino23

7.2

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Do Son (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Diptyque · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral core, while marine notes lighten it with an aquatic, green freshness. Sweet, spicy and powdery facets stay in the background, and a creamy softness rounds the whole thing off. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil and Profumum Roma Tuberosa.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Hugo Deep Red

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red is a women's perfume that links a fresh fruity opening of mandarin orange and blood orange to a sweet, powdery floral heart and a vanilla base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also sits close to daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, blood orange, clementine, pear and blackcurrant give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, freesia, tuberose and ginger flower build the floral core while ginger adds a light spice. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk settles it into a sweet, woody, soft finish.

Manifesto L'Elixir

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Elixir is a floral, sweet scent for women built on tuberose, jasmine sambac and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with a bright, fruity burst of bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral, creamy, powdery core. The base of cashmere wood, vanilla and ambroxan carries it into a woody, spicy, gourmand warmth. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

Maroussia (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 1992

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot, with orange blossom alongside. At the heart, tuberose, rose and jasmine lead, while heliotrope and ylang-ylang soften the floral texture. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and civet leave a sweet, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a share also find it classic.

La Femme

7.7

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada La Femme is a fresh, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, tuberose and vanilla. Tuberose and frangipani set a floral base, while ylang-ylang softens it. Vanilla and beeswax turn the scent sweet, powdery and creamy, and vetiver stays in the background, keeping it fresh. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn most often for daily use and the office. Its character reads clearly feminine. Lattafa Shahd and Gucci A Chant for the Nymph have a close profile.

Eden

7.0

Cacharel · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Eden is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, with a fruity, sweet edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works at the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Bergamot, peach and lemon open it brightly. In the heart, pineapple, lotus, jasmine and tuberose give a floral garden feel, softened by sweet, fruity tones. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery footing.

Orodion

6.3

Orodion · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Orodion is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet core against spicy and woody tones, with a gourmand, creamy streak; it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with violet, saffron and tuberose, the floral side mixing with spice. In the heart, oakmoss, sandalwood and nagarmotha give the scent a woody frame. The base of amber, oud and vanilla carries the sweetness and creamy texture, and an oriental feel takes over. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is seen as fitting evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine and reads as modern. Mancera Instant Crush and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

MMMM...

7.3

Juliette Has A Gun · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... is a sweet, fruity floral that opens with raspberry and neroli and moves into tuberose and jasmine; it is positioned as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. The top has neroli, geranium and raspberry, so the fruity, sweet side is clear from the start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom build a floral core. The base of sandalwood and patchouli leaves a woody, powdery, creamy softness, with a gourmand feel running through. Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense and Spirit of tender secrets have a close profile.

Ambre Gris

7.6

Balmain · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Ambre Gris is a sweet, spicy floral oriental with a powdery, resinous and slightly smoky character, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with bergamot, tagetes, cinnamon and pink pepper, a bright layer of spice. In the heart, myrrh, davana, everlasting flower and tuberose add a warm floral note. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, white musk and ambergris settles into a soft, woody, resinous finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Evening, daytime and nights out get similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose and Dior Ambre Nuit have a close profile.

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Royal Mayfair (2009) / Windsor

7.8

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Mayfair / Windsor is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a floral and woody body, made for men and now discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it classic. Lime, gin and pine give it a crisp, green, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, tuberose and rose add a soft floral layer. Cedar, eucalyptus and orange form the base: the woody side dominates, while the citrus stays in the background as a fresh trace.

Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery white-floral that sets gardenia, orange blossom and tuberose against the fruity freshness of green pear and white nectarine. It opens with green pear, gardenia and white nectarine, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum absolute. The base of Tahitian vanilla, Ceylonese sandalwood and cashmere wood turns creamy and gourmand, with patchouli staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and evening close behind. It reads feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Nostalgic Florals of White 57 and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa.

Anaïs Anaïs

6.7

Cacharel · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs opens with bergamot, galbanum and blackcurrant and moves into rose, jasmine and tuberose, a powdery, green floral chypre for women that has since been discontinued. The opening is fresh and green, with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, and the heart is led by rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss and musk underneath give the flowers a woody, powdery base, while spice and sweetness stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads as feminine and classic. Madame Rochas and Farouche have a close profile.

Art of Arabia III

8.0

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III is a unisex scent that opens with frankincense, bergamot and davana, and its sweet, spicy, resinous character suits fall and winter evenings. The top is frankincense, bergamot and davana. In the heart come tuberose, sandalwood, tobacco and date, while tonka bean, vanilla and myrrh dominate the base. A fruity, gourmand sweetness sits under a warm, woody, smoky and oriental layer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though it wears as a unisex fragrance. Ajwaa and Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac have a close profile.

Scandal Le Parfum

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum is a creamy, powdery gourmand that sweetens a floral heart with honey, caramel and vanilla, and reads feminine and modern. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, though leisure and daily wear have a place too. Most voters find it feminine. Jasmine and tuberose form the floral backbone, while sandalwood gives them a soft woody footing. Honey, salted caramel, tonka bean and vanilla bring out the sweet, creamy side, and a powdery softness wraps the whole.

Her Confession

7.9

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Her Confession pairs tuberose, jasmine and frankincense with the creamy sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and musk, a feminine scent with a clear gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score. Fall and winter get the most votes, spring follows, and summer trails. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, but also suits evenings and nights out. Half of voters call it feminine, and a third call it modern. Cinnamon's spice and Mystikal® come first; in the heart Mahonial®, frankincense, jasmine and tuberose build a floral core. The base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens it and leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Overall it reads floral and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Noir Anthracite

7.8

Tom Ford · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Noir Anthracite is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sichuan pepper, bergamot and ginger, then moves into jasmine sambac, tuberose and galbanum. The base settles on cedarwood, patchouli, Ceylonese sandalwood and Macassar wood. A resinous, earthy, smoky woodiness sits over the green and spicy side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and daily wear. Its character reads masculine and classic. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Andrea Maack Coven have a close profile.

Love Tuberose

8.0

Amouage · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouage Love Tuberose is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, gardenia and jasmine rest on the softness of vanilla and cream. The opening is a floral blend of gardenia, tuberose and jasmine. In the heart, vanilla and cream turn it gourmand and creamy. Virginia cedar and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and voters read it as feminine. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Lalique Satine have a close profile.

Chinatown (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chinatown Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sweetens a creamy floral core of tuberose and gardenia with cardamom and spicy notes. Tuberose and gardenia lead, while peach blossom and peony add a soft, fruity edge to the florals. Cardamom and spicy notes bring warmth, and woods with patchouli ground it in a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. Night outs and evenings come first, with leisure close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Godet Divinité and Balenciaga Cristobal have a close profile.