The Perfume Library

Eau Plurielle

7.4

Diptyque · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Capelli d'Oro

7.3

Linari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Capelli d'Oro is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, with a floral heart softened by fruit. It opens with bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and raspberry, while blackcurrant absolute and nutmeg add a light sweetness to the bright start. In the heart, Turkish rose, magnolia and water jasmine set a floral base, and apple and grapefruit keep the green, fruity tone going. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood closes it with a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead and office use not far behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern. Its profile is close to DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum) and Clinique Happy (Perfume).

Scent Stories Vol.2/Ch.03 - Chef's Table

7.6

MiN New York · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.2/Ch.03 - Chef's Table is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus with a floral heart, best suited to spring and summer days. It begins with tomato leaf, basil and bergamot, which read green, fresh and lightly spicy. Iris, clary sage and Turkish rose add a floral softness in the middle. Ambergris, musk and tonka bean soften the scent and settle it on a warm base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Fragonard Vrai and Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre have a close profile.

Promenade in the Gardens

6.5

Maison Margiela · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Promenade in the Gardens is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with freesia, green notes and peony; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though some find it modern or classic. The top notes of freesia, green notes and coriander give a crisp start. In the heart, peony, jasmine sambac absolute and Turkish rose carry the floral side. Patchouli, vetiver and Australian sandalwood ground it in a woody, earthy base, while sweet and powdery accords soften the green florals.

Dasman (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Dasman Eau de Parfum is a spicy, smoky unisex scent in which rose and Turkish rose meet oud, cypriol and patchouli. Bergamot, saffron, lavender and geranium open bright and spicy. In the heart, rose, Turkish rose and neroli add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, oud, frankincense, amber and musk takes over and settles into something woody, earthy, leathery and animal. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Dorall Collection Oud Arabi and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Poggia

6.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Poggia is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus, fruit and flowers sit together, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with yellow peach, Calabrian bergamot, Italian blood orange and Italian lemon, a bright citrus-and-fruit mix. The heart brings Turkish rose, rosemary, green apple and passion fruit, adding a floral, green touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and musk soften the base with a powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Casamorati La Tosca and Yves Saint Laurent Libre have a close profile.

Blanc de Courrèges

7.2

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Courrèges Blanc de Courrèges is a fresh, floral and powdery feminine scent that suits daily wear and spring best; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and they wear it mainly for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with lychee, iris and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Turkish rose, Grasse rose and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of white amber, white musk and patchouli leaves a creamy, woody trail. Annayake Tomo Her and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

Clair Matin

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Clair Matin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily, leisure and business settings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; it reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, raspberry leaf and Italian lemon, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, chamomile, violet and peony add a soft floral note. The base of amber, apricot, sandalwood and musk sweetens it and dries down powdery and warm. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Nicolaï Rose Pivoine have a close profile.

P.13

8.2

Xerjoff · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff P.13 is a unisex scent that opens on Turkish rose, violet and bergamot and balances a floral side with a sweet one. At the start, bergamot's freshness meets the powdery side of rose and violet. In the heart, clove adds spice while orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose build the floral body. The base turns gourmand and creamy with vanilla and Peru balsam, while oakmoss and tobacco add an earthy depth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Xerjoff P.18 and Xerjoff P.70 have a close profile.

Geranium Bourbon

7.0

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon is a fresh, green feminine fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn days and settles into a sweet, spicy warmth; it has been discontinued. Geranium and Turkish rose form a floral core, with currant and violet adding a fresh, lightly powdery edge. Pepper brings spice, while patchouli, amber and vanilla pull the scent towards a woody, resinous sweetness. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Most call it feminine, though a share also find it masculine, which suggests the earthy side softens any strict gender line.

Opera Grande

8.3

Sospiro

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Opera Grande is a unisex fragrance built around Turkish rose, leather and vanilla, leaning floral, sweet and spicy. Opera Grande lasts long and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It opens with Turkish rose and fruity notes, and its heart holds leather, nutmeg, ambergris and ylang-ylang. The base brings vetiver, Virginia cedar, patchouli, musk and vanilla. The character is sweet, creamy and powdery, with woody and spicy tones balancing that softness. Xerjoff Opera and Maison Alhambra Opus Noir have a close profile.

Patchouli Noir

7.3

Christian Provenzano · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Provenzano Patchouli Noir is a unisex scent built around patchouli, Turkish rose and osmanthus, with a floral, sweet character kept in check by spice. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and red fruits, which give freshness and a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, Turkish rose, osmanthus, orris root and jasmine sambac form a floral core. The base of patchouli, labdanum and cistus carries it into an earthy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, and to evening and night-out wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Indult Isvaraya and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose have a close profile.

Cherry Fortune

7.9

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Cherry Fortune is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent in which black cherry, cherry liqueur and honey are warmed by cinnamon and tobacco leaf. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also worn for leisure. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Cherry sweetness leads, with griotte syrup and vanilla softening the gourmand side. Cinnamon and tobacco leaf add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and cashmeran give it a woody base. Bergamot and lemon lift it slightly, and jasmine and rose stay in the background.

Daringly Different

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diana Vreeland Daringly Different is a sweet, powdery floral built on violet, iris and Turkish rose, set over a leathery, woody base. Violet opens the scent, and lily and iris carry the floral heart with a soft, powdery feel. The base is led by Turkish rose, leathery notes, tonka bean and oud, which add a spicy, woody depth to the sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. It is classed as a women's perfume, and most voters find it feminine. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue and Tom Ford Violet Blonde share a close profile.

In the Dark

7.3

Floraïku · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku In the Dark is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with rose, spice and earth, with a green edge running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear and leisure lead, followed by evening and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon, sharpened by peppermint. In the heart, Turkish rose and rose absolute meet the spice of clove leaf. The base of frankincense, patchouli and Texas cedar settles into a woody, earthy footing. Altearah Bio Bleu and Goutal Mandragore Pourpre have a close profile.

Louban

7.5

Montale · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Louban is a unisex scent where floral and woody notes meet a sweet, spicy warmth with a green touch. Louban has very strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is possible. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more feminine. Musk, oud, Indian sandalwood, violet leaf, Indonesian patchouli and Turkish rose sit together. The rose and violet leaf carry the floral and green side, while oud, sandalwood and patchouli add a woody, resinous depth. Musk settles it onto a soft, powdery base. Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Indian Oud and Arabian Oud Majestic Special Oud have a close profile.

Wake Up World/ထ

6.9

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parle Moi de Parfum Wake Up World/ထ is a unisex scent that pairs a citrusy, aquatic freshness with fruity and sweet touches, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Character votes lean towards masculine. It opens with bergamot and dihydromyrcenol, bright, fresh and a little synthetic. Green apple and Turkish rose in the heart add a fruity, soft turn. The base of ambroxan, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. It was composed by Michel Almairac.

P.18

8.5

Xerjoff · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff P.18 is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, sweet core in spice, resin and a powdery softness, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It opens with violet, bergamot and Turkish rose, then moves into amber, clove and jasmine for a warm, spiced floral heart. The base brings musk, amber, tobacco, oakmoss and vanilla, and it settles into a creamy, powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, with some votes for leisure and business wear. Xerjoff P.70 and Amado My Muse have a close profile.

Smoke

7.8

Perfumer H · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfumer H Smoke is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cade juniper and birch tar set the smoky character, while benzoin, cistus and Somalian frankincense add a resinous warmth. Cardamom and Russian coriander seed carry the spicy side, and Turkish rose lends a soft, sweet floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits truly in the middle. Miller Harris La Fumée and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Trance have a close profile.

Velvet Exotic Leather

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather is an oriental fragrance for men that moves from a fresh opening into a sweet, spicy, smoky leather-and-resin character. The top is rum absolute, davana, clary sage and hyssop, giving a fresh, slightly herbal start. In the heart, Laotian cinnamon, Turkish rose and leather bring the spice and the leathery side forward. The base of Spanish cade juniper wood, styrax, labdanum and tobacco dries down smoky, resinous and sweetly warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, though business and daily use also get votes. It reads mostly masculine. Bentley for Men Intense and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Anna

6.9

Lubin · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Anna is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, bergamot and lotus, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with the citrus of pink grapefruit and bergamot alongside marine notes, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, lotus and Turkish rose add a soft, creamy floral touch. Sandalwood, white musk and ambroxan then settle it onto a woody, powdery base with a slightly sweet trail. 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. Half of the voters find its character feminine. Kenzo Rêve Lotus and Torre of Tuscany Muschio Marino have a close profile.

P.70

7.8

Xerjoff · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff P.70 is a sweet, spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets violet, bergamot and Turkish rose against mango, leather and tobacco. The top notes of violet, bergamot, Turkish rose and mango give a floral, fruity sweetness. In the heart, leather, amber, clove and jasmine build a spicy, leathery warmth. The base of Peru balsam, tobacco, oakmoss and vanilla finishes resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads closer to masculine, though some voters call it feminine. Xerjoff P.18 and Xerjoff P.13 have a close profile.

Two Minutes after the Kiss

7.9

Azman · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Azman Two Minutes after the Kiss is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy heart against woody, resinous, leathery depth, with a smoky edge, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Turkish rose, Omani frankincense, Guatemala cardamom and Jamaican pepper, rose and spice twisting together. The heart brings in beeswax, myrrh and oud, and it settles onto a thick, animalic base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and favour it for nights out and evenings. Though unisex, it reads somewhat more masculine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale have a close profile.

Rose Coup de Foudre

7.4

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Atelier Parfum Rose Coup de Foudre is a fresh, green floral in which rose is lightened by fruity and green touches, offered as a unisex perfume. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with blackcurrant, green notes and bergamot for a fresh, fruity start. The heart brings magnolia, fresh notes and Turkish rose, and as it dries patchouli, amberwood and musk give it a soft, woody base. A spicy touch stays in the background.