The Perfume Library

Safanad

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Safanad opens on pear, orange and petitgrain, then softens into iris, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute, making a floral, sweet scent aimed at women. The pear and citrus opening soon gives way to iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute at the heart. The floral side dominates while the fruitiness stays in the background. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, lightly spicy oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, evening and night-out wear lean slightly ahead, and it also sits easily in daily use. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Hermès 24, Faubourg share a close profile.

Epic Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Epic Woman Eau de Parfum opens with cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon, then moves into rose and jasmine over oud and frankincense: a floral, woody scent with a spicy edge. Epic Woman lasts very strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters read it as masculine. The top notes put cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon up front. The heart of geranium, jasmine, rose and tea adds a floral, green layer. The base of orris root, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oud and vanilla settles it into an earthy, smoky, resinous warmth. Amouage Epic 56 Woman and Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge have a close profile.

4.1 Le Musc & La Peau

8.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau is a powdery, creamy unisex scent built around musk, vanilla and tonka bean, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear come well ahead of evening or night out. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Musk, vanilla and tonka bean form a soft, sweet base, with ylang-ylang adding a floral warmth. Cedar and amber give it a woody depth, while rosemary brings a touch of freshness and spice. The overall impression is clean, powdery and close to skin.

Midnight Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that opens with thyme, bergamot and frankincense and deepens into patchouli, opoponax and leather. Most voters choose it for winter and autumn, and find it best suited to evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and many see it as masculine and classic. At first, thyme's spicy freshness is softened by bergamot, while frankincense adds a resinous note. In the heart, patchouli, opoponax and leather build a woody, leathery body; at the base, labdanum, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a warm, oriental finish.

Dune (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral scent that opens fresh and settles into something sweet, spicy and woody, with a feminine, classic character. It opens bright with peony, aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and rose, and the base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while patchouli and oakmoss add a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits evenings as well as daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with classic the next most common description.

Black II (Extrait de Parfum)

8.6

Widian · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian Black II Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, woody base, with a gourmand lean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets little support. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Mandarin orange and plum open with a bright but sweet fruitiness. In the heart, rose, sandalwood and musk soften the floral side and add a creamy texture. In the base, moss and vanilla settle in; vanilla keeps the sweetness going while moss deepens the woody side. Widian Black IV and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Infinite Navy

7.8

Câline · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Câline Infinite Navy is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with a spicy, woody base. It opens with cardamom, mint, lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, caraway, cedarwood and cinnamon add a spicy, woody tone. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla pulls it towards a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, though it also reads as modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme have a close profile.

Rush

7.3

Gucci · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Rush is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral line against a sweet, fruity, powdery tone, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with peach, freesia and gardenia, and the heart holds jasmine, rose and coriander. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver take over, settling the sweetness onto a woody ground with a touch of spice.

Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lancôme · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Hypnôse Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with fruity, gourmand and powdery sides, and a clearly feminine character. Passion flower opens it, and jasmine and gardenia build a floral heart. As it dries down, vanilla sweetens it while vetiver gives a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Gucci Rush and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

La Nuit Trésor à la Folie

8.2

Lancôme · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that gathers gourmand and fruity sweetness inside a floral frame. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage; most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out, while summer stays in the background. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Pink pepper and bergamot open it, and damask rose leads the heart. In the base, amber, patchouli and vanilla take over, turning it sweeter with a spicy, oriental warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Andalusian Soul

8.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Andalusian Soul is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent led by rum, labdanum and vanilla. It opens with acacia, rum and amber, then gathers balsamic notes, smoky notes, cistus and labdanum in the heart. Clary sage, vanilla and amber form the base; a creamy, gourmand sweetness meets a spicy warmth, and the oriental character holds throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

Boudoir (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Vivienne Westwood · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with orange blossom, hyacinth and bergamot lifted by aldehydes; in the heart rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris root build a floral, powdery core, with carnation and cardamom adding spice. In the base vanilla and sandalwood give a sweet, woody warmth, while cinnamon and patchouli deepen the oriental side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dubai - Rimal (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Rimal Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, saffron and vanilla, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its strength and longevity are rated very high, and the sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg for spice, softened by vanilla and fruity notes. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and frankincense add a floral, resinous layer. The base leans on oud, amber and leather, with caramel rounding it off. Moresque Scirocco and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

APOM

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call it feminine, though it reads as a unisex fragrance. Ylang-ylang, orange blossom absolute and true lavender absolute give it a fresh, floral front. Vanilla sweetens it, labdanum and cedarwood add a warm woody touch, and white musk leaves a powdery, creamy base.

Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and faintly smoky touches. It opens with salty notes, frankincense and black pepper, and the heart gathers Jasminum auriculatum absolute, cypriol and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also fitting nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Le Couvent Aqua Mahana have a close profile.

Dans Paris

8.4

Celine · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Celine Dans Paris is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on vanilla and musk, with bergamot and coriander seed adding a touch of brightness and spice. The scent stays in one piece from start to finish: vanilla and musk form a soft, powdery base, bergamot lends it a light sparkle, and coriander seed and laurel blossom turn the sweetness slightly spicy and faintly floral. The gourmand side leads, but it reads creamy rather than sugary. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and evening come up most often. Many voters find it feminine. Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Oud for Happiness

7.5

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Xerjoff Uden Overdose and Montagne Parfums Eden 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.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Asad Zanzibar / اسد

6.7

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Lattafa Asad Zanzibar is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, softened by sweet, gourmand tones. It opens with black pepper and sea lavender, and the heart brings iris, coconut water and salt. In the base, frankincense and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, powdery footing. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads masculine and modern. Isana Summer Vibes and Joop! Joop! Homme Le Parfum have a close profile.

Plum Japonais

8.3

Tom Ford · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Plum Japonais is a sweet, warm unisex scent built around plum liqueur and spice, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Plum liqueur and ume carry the fruity sweetness, while saffron and Laotian cinnamon add a spicy warmth. Vanilla, amber and Siam benzoin push it towards a gourmand, resinous character, with oud and fir balsam absolute giving it a woody, slightly smoky base and Japanese camellia adding a soft floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Lattafa Oud Mood and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Hermès · 1986

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Bel Ami Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery men's fragrance with smoky, earthy edges, a classic that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at the office and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and sage, keeping things bright. In the heart, patchouli, carnation, jasmine and orris root bring more weight, and the base settles into vetiver, leather, oakmoss and vanilla. What remains is dry, smoky and slightly sweet.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Guerlain · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand warmth, an oriental perfume for women. It opens on bergamot and mandarin orange, a light citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, iris, ylang-ylang and common elder form a rounded floral core. The base of honey, vanilla, benzoin, musk and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but suits daytime wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.