The Perfume Library

Shaghaf Oud Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dior Addict (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Addict is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and the occasions that stand out are dinners and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Tunisian orange blossom and mandarin orange leaf, a bright floral start. Jasmine sambac absolute carries the floral side through the heart, and Bourbon vanilla in the base pulls the scent towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand finish, with a spicy, oriental warmth alongside. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia and Réminiscence Vanille have a close profile.

Original Santal

7.5

Creed · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Original Santal is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs juniper berry and bergamot with the warmth of sandalwood. It opens with juniper berry, coriander, bergamot, Chinese ginger and rosemary, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sandalwood and Tunisian orange blossom lead, with Egyptian geranium adding a floral touch. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean sweetens things, while musk and cedarwood keep the woody frame and oakmoss adds depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it stays unisex.

APOM Homme

7.9

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Homme is a masculine fragrance built on amber, Tunisian orange blossom and cedarwood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer not far behind and winter the least chosen. It sits close to leisure, night out and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine. The notes come as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Tunisian orange blossom gives a fresh, floral lift, amber adds sweetness and a creamy, powdery softness, and cedarwood sets a woody, lightly spicy frame. A fruity touch runs through the blend.

APOM Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom and cedarwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen mainly for daytime, leisure and work, though evening wear gets a fair share of votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as fresh and floral throughout. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom bring a soft, fruity sweetness, and cedarwood gives it a woody backbone. Underneath sits a spicy, powdery, creamy oriental warmth.

Gabrielle Chanel Essence

7.8

Chanel · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, sweet and powdery heart; it is made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, with fewer votes for evening. Half of the voters call it feminine. The top is red fruits and citrus fruits, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom and jasmine form a full floral core. The base of vanilla, white musk and sandalwood sweetens it and softens it into something creamy and woody.

Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger

7.5

Prada · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Orange blossom leads throughout; Tunisian and Morrocan orange blossom and Tunisian neroli give it a citrusy brightness. Indian jasmine sambac and Indian tuberose fill out the floral side, while sandalwood and musk soften everything into a powdery, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau Initiale and Dior Dior Addict (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oudh Infini

6.9

Dusita · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dusita Oudh Infini opens with Laotian oud, May rose and Tunisian orange blossom, and reads as a sweet, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits on both sides. The opening pairs orange blossom and rose with the resinous, animalic side of oud. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood and Siam benzoin add a warm, woody, balsamic note. Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the base, while civet and musk keep the animal edge. The overall feel is floral, oriental and dense.

Anamcara

7.5

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Anamcara is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, fruity heart, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows closely, and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use also named. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though many call it modern. It opens bright with freesia, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian blood orange. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose and May rose, while peach and apricot add a soft fruity sweetness, with vanilla and tea staying in the background. The base leaves a woody footing of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar.

Made to Measure (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Gucci · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Made to Measure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance softened by spice and floral touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards, and it reads masculine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, aniseed, French lavender and Tunisian orange blossom. The heart adds nutmeg, plum, cinnamon and juniper berry for a spicy, slightly fruity turn, with waterlily alongside. In the base, patchouli, leather, amber and labdanum settle into a sweet, woody finish with aquatic and synthetic shades.

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Terre d'Iris

7.3

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Terre d'Iris is a feminine scent that sets the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and orange against the powdery, earthy depth of orris butter; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and bitter orange in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and rosemary lend floral and green notes. The base of patchouli, orris butter and tree moss settles it into a woody, powdery, earthy finish. Xerjoff Irisss and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Nuit de Longchamp (2008) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Lubin · 2008

Floral · Green · Spicy

Lubin Nuit de Longchamp is a floral, green chypre with spicy, powdery and resinous layers, and it reads as a classic feminine scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with autumn and spring leading by a small margin. Night outs and evenings are the most named occasions. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top opens spicy with Sicilian bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg, while ylang-ylang and orange blossom prepare the floral side. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and Turkish rose are softened by sandalwood. The base sets a resinous, woody ground of Tolu balm, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss.

Tarifa

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Tarifa is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Tarifa has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain give it a fresh, green citrus feel. Tunisian orange blossom adds a soft, creamy floral touch, while spices and amber leave a sweet, powdery warmth. Taken as a whole, it stays light and airy.

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.

Hepster

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Hepster opens with juniper berry, rosemary and bergamot, a fresh, green, spicy start that settles onto a woody, earthy base of vetiver and cedarwood, made with men in mind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. It reads mainly masculine and classic. The top is led by juniper berry, rosemary, mint and black pepper; in the heart, lavender, geranium and silver fir add a soft floral and green touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, mastic and oakmoss dries down resinous, smoky and earthy.

Elixir Solaire

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Elixir Solaire is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, green, lightly sweet blend, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It opens with nutmeg, Murcott mandarin, wild orange and pink pepper, citrus sharpened by spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, orange blossom and osmanthus give it a floral garden feel. At the base, Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and beeswax soften everything with a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and leisure and business settings lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

French Bouquet

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

bdk Parfums French Bouquet is a unisex scent in which Moroccan rose, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian bergamot give a fresh, floral opening over a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, then winter, and most often pick it for a night out or leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine or classic. Coriander and bergamot brighten the first impression, while Moroccan rose, Jasminum auriculatum and orange blossom turn the heart soft and floral. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood; tonka bean and musk add sweetness, and Spanish labdanum brings a resinous warmth. Violet and Cuban tobacco lend a powdery, spicy edge. Prada Infusion d'Oeillet and Le Labo Myrrhe 55 have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2022) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy L'Interdit (2022) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs bright citrus with creamy, sweet white flowers. It opens on a bright citrus layer of bergamot, orange, Ivory Coast bitter orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, Tunisian orange blossom, Indian tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum add a sweet, powdery, creamy texture. The base settles into a soft, woody ground of Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, cistus and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, though the other seasons follow close behind, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Dior Pure Poison and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

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.

APOM pour Femme (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM pour Femme Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it reads as feminine. Ylang-ylang and Tunisian orange blossom carry a floral, fruity sweetness, while cedarwood gives it a woody frame. A spicy touch sits at the edges, and the powdery, creamy side rounds everything off. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, and close to half of the voters call it feminine. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings and the office. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Naomi Jon Taboo.

Honeysuckle Rose

7.6

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. The top opens with bergamot and rosewood. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, Tunisian orange blossom, Moroccan rose and boronia. In the base, beeswax absolute, Hawaiian sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver gather the scent into a soft, woody finish.