The Perfume Library

4. Montabaco (Parfum)

7.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco opens with juniper, cardamom and bergamot, then settles onto a base of suede, tobacco and sandalwood; it is a unisex scent. The top is fresh and spicy, with juniper, cardamom, orange absolute and bergamot. Tea, magnolia, violet and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. As it dries, moss, suede, tobacco and sandalwood come forward, and the green, synthetic and leathery accords show through. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo and Montabaco Extrême have a close profile.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Iris Ghalia (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) is a floral, powdery fragrance built around iris, Papua oud and blue lotus; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one whole. Iris and violet set a powdery, floral ground, while Papua oud and Mysore sandalwood add woody depth. Peach and blackcurrant bring a soft fruitiness, and civet, castoreum and ambergris give it a heavy, animalic, oriental weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

My Pearls

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice My Pearls is a fresh, floral scent with sweet, powdery and creamy shades, giving a soft, feminine impression. It opens with violet, blackcurrant bud absolute and pink pepper. White blossoms and Rosyfolia® form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. It shares a close profile with Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc and Intimissimi Innocente.

Geste

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Humięcki & Graef Geste is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly spicy backdrop. Most voters choose Geste for spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: violet gives a floral, powdery softness, while pine resin adds a green, resinous freshness. Amber and musky notes sweeten the blend and settle it on a woody base. Synthetic and spicy facets stay in the background. Its profile is close to Starck Peau d'Ailleurs and Zara Parc Floral.

Kama

8.0

pernoire · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

pernoire Kama is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing sweet notes with a leathery edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least suggested. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in the middle. It opens with orris root, blackberry, birch tar and violet. The heart brings amber, cotton candy, cypriol and leather, balancing sweetness against a spicy, leathery side. In the base, cashmere, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Mallow

7.1

Sora Dora · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sora Dora Mallow is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance built around raspberry, vanilla sugar, almond and heliotrope. It opens with pink pepper sharpening the sweetness of raspberry and vanilla sugar. In the heart, heliotrope, almond and orange blossom turn it creamy and floral. The base of ambrette, violet and black musk dries down soft and powdery, with the gourmand sweetness and a synthetic sheen staying to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Nature Blossom Moon Flower and Parfums de Marly Oriana have a close profile.

Celeste

6.6

Giardini di Toscana

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Giardini di Toscana Celeste is a floral, aquatic and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and relaxed, leisure wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use. Half of the character votes call it feminine, with modern coming second. It opens with dihydromyrcenol and marine notes for a cool, watery start. In the heart, raspberry and violet add a fruity-floral sweetness, rounded out by exotic notes. The base of ambroxan and vanillin settles into a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth. Nature Blossom Moon Flower and Sora Dora Mallow have a close profile.

1872 for Women

8.0

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Women is a citrusy, floral scent that suits spring and summer days, aimed at women for daily wear, leisure and the office. The top is a fresh citrus opening of tangerine, bergamot and lemon, with blueberry and pineapple adding fruit and rosemary a green touch. The heart builds a floral garden from jasmine, rose and violet. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that come up most are daily wear, leisure and business. It reads mainly as feminine. Gianfranco Ferré Gieffeffe and Romeo Gigli G Gigli have a close profile.

Supreme Vanilla

7.6

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Supreme Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy and slightly smoky side, suited best to fall and winter evenings. Bourbon vanilla, sugar and tonka bean form the sweet core. Iris and violet add a powdery feel, while cardamom brings a spicy touch. Cedarwood and ink pull it towards a woody, smoky side, and orange blossom softens the whole. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 4: Sweet Illusion and Guerlain Tonka Impériale have a close profile.

Dark Amber

8.3

Birkholz · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Birkholz Dark Amber is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent, with tonka bean, amber and vanilla at its centre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. It opens with lime and pepper, which bring freshness and spice, lightly balanced by green notes. In the heart, sandalwood, jasmine and violet soften the scent. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla dries down creamy, sweet and woody. Gaultier² (2022) and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gumìn

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of pineapple, mandarin and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, violet and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure lead, with business and night out also getting votes. On character, masculine leads while feminine is not far behind. It opens fresh, citrusy and fruity, with pineapple and Sicilian orange adding sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, violet and rose bring a soft floral touch, while amber adds warmth. The base of birch, sandalwood, white oud and musk settles into a woody foundation. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif and Regency Cosmetics Sassique have a close profile.

Black Vanilla

7.5

Mancera · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Black Vanilla is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent, built on bergamot, white peach and bourbon vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It is chosen most for leisure, evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, white peach, blackcurrant and coconut, fresh, fruity and sweet. Jasmine, Bulgarian rose and violet bring a soft floral heart. In the dry-down, white musk and bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth.

London Black Edition

9.2

Widian · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Widian London Black Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, violet, saffron, oud and cypress, then moves to raspberry and patchouli at the heart, with amber and lily of the valley alongside that fruity sweetness. The base of leather, amber, vanilla and musk settles into a woody, leathery oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, night out and evening. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Widian London (Extrait de Parfum) and Monkoku Berry Oud have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Trussardi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Uomo is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where green and spicy tones sit on a leathery, woody base, and it leans towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet, close trail. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear and office are the most chosen occasions. It reads as masculine, with some voters finding it classic and others modern. It opens with lemon, bergamot, nutmeg and galbanum, giving a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, clary sage, geranium and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of moss, leather and patchouli settles into a woody, leathery depth. Trussardi Uomo Levriero Collection and Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

I Am Coming Home

7.4

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku I Am Coming Home is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It opens with cardamom, lemon, ginger and bergamot, a fresh and spicy start. White tea and violet in the heart add a soft, floral and green touch. Gaiac wood and musk leave a woody, slightly sweet base. Liis Ethereal Wave and Zara Teawood have a close profile.

Liam Blue Shine / ليام Blue Shine

7.8

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Liam Blue Shine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, with a sea-air feel softened by a sweet, woody base. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and pepper, where citrus freshness meets a spicy edge. In the heart, marine notes and violet add an aquatic, lightly floral touch. The base of musk, patchouli and amber sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, work and sport rather than evenings or nights out. It reads closer to masculine. Fakhar Lattafa Men and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

White

8.3

Widian · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian White is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex fragrance that opens on peach and plum and leaves a soft, warm, creamy impression. It opens with peach, plum and coriander for a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, freesia, heliotrope, violet and ylang-ylang form a floral, powdery veil. The base of white musk, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settles it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and suggest leisure, daily wear and the office most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs and Parfums de Marly Cassili have a close profile.

Guilty pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Guilty pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pink pepper, mandora and bergamot, then turns floral through violet, lilac and rose, in a fresh, sweet style. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Bergamot and pink pepper give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, violet, lilac, rose and geranium make it floral and powdery. Amber and patchouli leave a creamy sweetness at the base.

Vixere

7.8

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Electimuss Vixere is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, pairing fresh citrus with powdery florals over a sweet base. Vixere is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions, though daily and office wear also get votes. It reads mostly feminine to voters, while staying unisex. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit as a bright citrus layer, softened by neroli and ylang-ylang. The heart brings violet, jasmine sambac and iris, adding a powdery, floral feel. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk then settle it into a creamy, sweet base.

A Goodnight Kiss

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss is a unisex scent that reads floral, powdery and creamy, with a chypre backbone and a sweet, spicy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with aldehydes and bergamot, then moves into a heart of ylang-ylang, violet, Grasse jasmine, orange blossom and May rose. The base of clove, iris, leather and rice powder gives it a powdery, lightly spiced footing. Roja Parfums Karenina and The Dua Brand Nightly Kiss have a close profile.

Great Britain

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Great Britain is a unisex chypre that pairs a floral, powdery heart with leather, smoke and wood. It opens with lemon, bergamot and clary sage, then softens into May rose, violet and Grasse jasmine. The base is dominated by patchouli, iris, oakmoss, leather and cedarwood, with clove and styrax adding a spicy, smoky edge. The result is dry, slightly animalic and classic in feel. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; it sits back in summer heat. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Roja Parfums Fetish have a close profile.

Danger (Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Danger is a women's perfume that sets a bright opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit against May rose, violet and jasmine, settling into sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and night out and evening lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine, while some find it classic. Citrus comes first: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon. The heart of May rose, violet, gardenia, jasmine and peach adds a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, sandalwood, clove, tonka bean and vanilla turn it sweet, spicy, powdery and creamy. Danger (2012) and Danger (2023) Eau de Parfum have a close profile.