The Perfume Library

Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent, with cherry and almond resting on a warm, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while the office comes last. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cherry liqueur, bitter almond and black cherry give it a dark, syrupy opening. In the heart, griotte syrup, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody frame, while roasted tonka bean and Peru balsam sweeten the dry-down and finish it creamy and warm.

Ani (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Nishane · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Ani Extrait de Parfum is a woody, gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which pink pepper and cardamom spice are sweetened by Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. The top pairs pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, spiced opening. Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant form the heart, and the base settles into a warm, creamy mix of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Benzoin and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Dior · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dior Ambre Nuit Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery amber scent, worn by men and women alike and leaning towards the evenings of cooler seasons. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a brief lift, then Turkish rose and pink pepper settle into the heart. The rose carries the floral side while the pepper adds a slight bite. Patchouli, cedar, gaiac wood and amber form a woody, resinous and sweet base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though feminine also takes a sizeable share. LPDO Ambre Luxure and Elevate Rêve have a close profile.

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Opera

8.0

Xerjoff

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Opera is a sweet, spicy floral-woody scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with fruity notes and Turkish rose. In the heart, ylang-ylang, leather, nutmeg and ambergris join in, so the floral sweetness meets a leathery, spicy warmth. At the base, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, musk and vanilla settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Sospiro Opera Grande and Maison Alhambra Opus Noir have a close profile.

Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin and fills the space around you. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear comes last. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also read it as classic. It opens on Turkish rose, and the heart of raspberry, blackcurrant and clove fills the floral core with a fruity, spicy sweetness. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky footing. An earthy, oriental warmth runs through the dry-down.

Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy and clean floral musk, described as unisex and leaning towards everyday wear from spring into summer. Ambrette seed, iris and musk form its backbone, while pink pepper and aldehydes add a light spicy, fresh brightness. Turkish rose and ambergris soften it, leaving a powdery, creamy, slightly synthetic floral. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and place it mainly in daily, leisure and office settings. Most read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Mugler Over the Musk and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Delina La Rosée

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, lychee and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Daily wear, leisure and office use are the most common choices, and most voters call it feminine, with some describing it as modern. It opens with pear, lychee and bergamot for a fruity freshness. Peony, Turkish rose and aquatic flowers then form a sweet, watery floral heart. White musk, vetiver and woody notes soften the base. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Zimaya Hawwa (pink) have a close profile.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Atomic Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Initio · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Initio Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral rose that turns sweet, creamy and lightly spicy, and suits autumn and spring evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and wears easily at leisure too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The scent is built around rose: Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose join Egyptian jasmine, Italian bergamot adds brightness, and Bourbon vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Fruity and oriental touches stay in support. Perfumer H Flower No.1 and Maison Alhambra Infini Rose have a close profile.

Rose of No Man's Land (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land Eau de Parfum is a unisex rose that reads fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with Turkish rose and pink pepper, the rose leading and the pepper adding a fine spice. At the heart, raspberry blossom, Turkish rose absolute and damask rose come together, and the floral side softens into a fruity sweetness. In the base, papyrus and amber lay down a warm, woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes the feminine side clearly outweighs the rest. Its profile is close to RP Rose Papyrus / Privé N°18 and Chopard Brilliant Wish.

Amethyst

7.6

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Amethyst is a unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and oud against the sweetness of amber and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and its value for money scores high. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it leans both ways. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper; the heart of Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and jasmine then adds a floral weight. In the base, oud, amber and vanilla turn it sweet, spicy and woody. Adamo Amatus / Numero IV and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

1 Million Elixir

7.8

Rabanne · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Elixir is a sweet, gourmand and woody men's fragrance built around apple, Turkish rose and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It is favoured most for nights out and evenings, and seldom for the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with davana and apple, then moves into a floral, creamy sweetness of Turkish rose, tonka bean and osmanthus. Vanilla, cedarwood and patchouli close it with a woody, spicy warmth. The overall impression is fruity, gourmand and richly oriental.

Santal majuscule

7.7

Serge Lutens · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Santal majuscule is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Sandalwood, cocoa and Turkish rose read as a single piece. Floral and gourmand accords run throughout, spicy and oriental tones add depth to the sweetness, and the woody side keeps it balanced. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. Dior Santal Noir and Estēe Lauder Desert Eden have a close profile.

When the Rain Stops

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that recalls the air after rain, suited to easy spring and summer days. It opens cool and lively with green notes, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose, Jasminum grandiflorum and aquatic notes soften the floral side and keep a damp freshness. The base of pine needle, Indonesian patchouli and moss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out stay in the background. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though feminine and modern votes are far from rare. Bliss Bliss Eau de Toilette and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Attrape-Rêves

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves is a fruity floral women's fragrance that sets lychee, peony and Turkish rose against the freshness of bergamot and ginger. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business have their share too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. The scent has no separate layers and reads as one whole from start to finish. A fresh, sweet fruitiness comes from the lychee and the brightness of bergamot. Peony and Turkish rose build the floral body, cocoa blossom adds a soft gourmand touch, and patchouli stays in the background. Anyone after a similar profile could also look at MAD Parfumeur Dreamlight and Scentiments Dreams of Roses.

Ardent (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Ardent Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, pairing floral and spicy notes with a sweet, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Evening and night-out wear lead the votes, spring draws a fair share, and summer trails far behind. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with Turkish rose, saffron and coriander, then moves into a softer floral heart of beeswax, jasmine and rose. The base is dominated by oud, vanilla, benzoin, patchouli and amber, drying down sweet, woody and resinous. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Popped Cherry

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Popped Cherry is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent led by black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup. Cherry appears in three guises, joined by bitter almond and roasted tonka bean, which push it towards a creamy, spicy sweetness. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while sandalwood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver set a woody base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords too. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine or modern.

Lamar

7.9

Kajal · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kajal Lamar is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn, especially evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine, while some see it as modern or even masculine. Spring and autumn draw almost equal votes, with summer and winter not far behind. It is chosen far more for evenings and nights out than for the office. It opens with cardamom, orange, bergamot and pineapple, fresh and fruity. Jasmine sambac absolute, saffron, magnolia and rose form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, toffee, musk and cedarwood carry it into a gourmand, creamy, woody sweetness. Widian Black II and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

French Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Memo Paris · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris French Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links the fresh lift of bergamot and lime to Turkish rose and a soft, leathery suede. The top holds pink pepper, juniper berry, lime and bergamot, while the heart brings Turkish rose, clary sage and hay absolute. Suede and Virginia cedar form a woody, leathery base, and the sweet and spicy accords run through it. Voters rate longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure draw similar shares. Both feminine and masculine votes appear, so it reads open to either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré have a close profile.

Mana

8.4

Nishane · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Mana is a dense, oriental and woody unisex fragrance in which spice, resin and smoke settle over a floral heart. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and saffron for a spicy warmth, while geranium adds a faint green edge. In the heart, Turkish rose, oud, castoreum and suede bring an animal, leathery depth. The base of frankincense, benzoin and labdanum turns soft and resinous, and patchouli and gaiac wood keep the smoky, woody tone going. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays are enough to be noticed. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Its profile is close to Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis and Montale Aoud Legend.

Almaz

8.1

Kajal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

24 Old Bond Street

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and juniper berry and moves into cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose. The top notes of cardamom and juniper berry give a spicy, bright start. In the heart, cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose build a green, floral balance, with the sweetness staying in the background. Whisky in the base closes it on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.