The Perfume Library

Dunhill Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of mint and lavender on a floral, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lavender, basil and sage alongside green notes, giving a bright, herbal start. Mimosa, violet and iris soften the heart. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with amber and coumarin adding a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. Armaf Bois Luxura and Jaguar Classic Motion have a close profile.

Embrace - Periwinkle and Iris (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Vera Wang · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Vera Wang Embrace - Periwinkle and Iris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent with a soft sweetness, aimed at women and easy to wear day to day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, bergamot and violet open it brightly. Periwinkle, iris and blue jasmine form a floral heart, and vanilla, sugar and benzoin settle it into a powdery, creamy sweetness.

Majestic Amber

7.7

Pana Dora · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pana Dora Majestic Amber is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards night-out and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and nutmeg for a spicy start, softened by violet and orris root into a powdery tone. The heart holds orange blossom, tuberose and amberwood. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and leather build a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky foundation, with cedar and oakmoss carrying the woody side.

Vanuatu (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Vanuatu Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, and towards leisure and workdays. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on you without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and business are the occasions it is most often linked to. Though unisex, it is most often read as masculine. Bergamot, rhubarb and violet leaf bring a crisp freshness that sits alongside the spicy warmth of cardamom, cumin and black pepper. Patchouli, Atlas cedar and Australian sandalwood build a woody base, while fig milk and violet soften it with a creamy, floral touch.

Blonde (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Versace · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace Blonde Eau de Toilette is a feminine floral with a sweet, powdery character; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and neroli, softened by violet and gardenia. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose, carnation and narcissus deepen the floral side, with fruity and spicy touches alongside. The base of sandalwood, benzoin and musk adds a warm, woody, powdery, oriental feel, while civet brings an animal depth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring and summer trailing behind, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Versace Blonde Eau Fleurie and Laura Biagiotti Venezia have a close profile.

Viole Nere

8.5

Meo Fusciuni · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere is a unisex perfume built around violet, iris and rose, giving a powdery, sweet floral character set on a woody base of oakmoss and vetiver. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere between the two. Violet, iris and rose lead, while jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley widen the floral side. Vanilla and sandalwood add a creamy sweetness, and frankincense and patchouli bring a resinous, smoky depth. Cognac and blackcurrant stay in the background of this warm structure.

Oud al Mubakhar

7.4

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Rasasi Oud al Mubakhar is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral start on a spicy, woody and resinous base. Bergamot and saffron lead, while Turkish rose, geranium and violet carry the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and musk close it with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evenings and leisure time leading the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Rasasi Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar and Oud Elite Couture pour Homme have a close profile.

Classic Myrrh

7.8

Von Eusersdorff · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Von Eusersdorff Classic Myrrh is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and resinous character on a woody, smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. It opens with frankincense, cedar leaf and petitgrain; in the heart, sandalwood, violet and gaiac wood soften it. The base of cistus, patchouli and vetiver adds an earthy, smoky depth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Parfums de Marly Nisean.

L'Ivrée Bleue

7.5

Ormaie · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ormaie L'Ivrée Bleue is a floral, sweet unisex scent that sets cocoa, vanilla and patchouli beneath a heart of violet and iris. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens with lily, mandarin orange and rum, the mandarin adding freshness and the rum a slight warmth. The heart of violet and iris brings a soft, powdery floral note. In the dry-down, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and cocoa come forward, and the scent moves towards a gourmand, spicy, resinous sweetness. Dark Tales Baroque and Honoré Payan Automne have a close profile.

Lilas (2024)

7.9

Fragonard · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Lilas (2024) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with linden tree, blackcurrant and lemon. The top notes of linden tree, blackcurrant and lemon give it a green, lively start. In the heart, heliotrope, hawthorn and clove bring out the floral side. In the base, vanilla, musk and violet sweeten it and settle it into a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Hervé Léger Rose Léger and Argos La Primavera have a close profile.

Amber Fever

7.6

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Amber Fever is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It can work in spring too, while summer is the weakest fit. It opens sweet and creamy with roasted hazelnut, caramel, whisky and tonka bean. Violet, rose and jasmine bring a floral softness to the heart. The base settles into amber, oakmoss and teakwood, a woody, resinous footing smoothed by white musk.

Tempore Donna

7.4

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Donna is a sweet, powdery floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer well behind. It spreads across several occasions, from daytime wear to evenings out. It reads feminine, and most votes say so. It opens with peach, mandarin orange, pineapple and lemon, a fruity freshness. The heart turns floral with jasmine, lily of the valley, violet and freesia. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar set a woody base, while dark chocolate and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

Sutra Ylang

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus and sweet florals with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it is leaned towards night-out and evening wear. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, with laurel adding a green edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley form a floral core. Benzoin, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it on a sweet, woody base. Al Haramain Maze and Swiss Arabian Hawa have a close profile.

Flowing Woman

6.0

Puma · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Puma Flowing Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around freesia, mandarin orange and raspberry, suited to casual daily wear in spring and summer. The top is freesia, mandarin orange, raspberry and blackcurrant, opening fruity and bright. In the heart, mimosa, ylang-ylang, iris and violet turn the floral side soft and powdery. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk sweetens it and dries down warm. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jil Sander Style Soft and Escada Magnetic Beat have a close profile.

Summer by Kenzo

7.6

Kenzo · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Summer by Kenzo is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against a powdery floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most describe its character as feminine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, almond milk, mimosa, violet, lily of the valley and freesia bring a creamy, powdery softness. Cedar, musk and amber lay a woody, lightly sweet base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya have a close profile.

Amberful

7.7

Mancera · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Mancera Amberful is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that carries a bright opening of Calabrian bergamot, yuzu and pink pepper into a sweet, woody base of amber and tree moss. It opens with bergamot, Japanese yuzu, Indian nutmeg and pink pepper, where citrus freshness meets a light spice. In the heart, violet, Sulawesi patchouli and amberwood soften it and give it a woody body. The base of tree moss and amber adds sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though some find it feminine. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Caron · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Fleur de Rocaille is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that sets lilac, violet, gardenia and iris against a base of amber and precious woods; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and use splits between daytime and evening wear. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead. The scent leans floral and green: lilac and lily of the valley bring a light freshness, while violet and iris add a powdery softness. Amber and precious woods give it a sweet, faintly spicy, woody foundation. Its profile is close to Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Remember Me.

Bath & Beauty (1981)

7.9

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a powdery, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. No season dominates: fall leads slightly, with spring and summer close behind. Daily wear and the office are its main occasions. Bergamot, lemon and aldehydes open it brightly, softened by violet and fruity notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and honey, with coriander and carnation adding spice. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk form the base.

Lilac

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Lilac is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it brightly, and the heart carries peach, rose, jasmine and violet. The fresh, floral and green character is softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, ginger and cedarwood set a warm, spicy base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 5 and Penhaligon's Gardenia have a close profile.

Not Your Baby

6.7

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Phlur Not Your Baby is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a creamy, powdery sweetness, suited to relaxed daytime hours. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with a place at the office too. Just over half of voters find it feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, mimosa and violet bring a soft, powdery floral note. The base of tonka bean, vanilla milk and sandalwood settles it into a creamy sweetness.

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.

Oud Deneii / Tabac Licorii

7.8

Maison Incens · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Maison Incens Oud Deneii / Tabac Licorii is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Liquorice and aniseed open with a sweet, spicy edge. The heart holds violet and tobacco, the tobacco pulling the floral side towards something dry and smoky. In the base, amber, musk and Tonkin musk soften the scent, while marine notes lighten its weight. Woody, resinous and leathery accords round out its warm, oriental character.

Orris & Sandalwood

7.7

Jo Malone · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood is a powdery, woody unisex scent built on violet, orris root and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Violet opens in the top notes as a soft floral, and orris root carries that powdery feel through the heart. In the base, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, lightly spicy wood, while a green edge keeps the floral side fresh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with leisure and business settings leading. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine. Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Laboratorio Olfattivo Nirmal have a close profile.

Simply Elixir

7.7

Jil Sander · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jil Sander Simply Elixir is a spicy, sweet floral with a powdery, creamy and leathery side that leans towards autumn and winter days. It has been discontinued. It opens with red pepper, red ginger and blood orange, which give it a spicy brightness. In the heart, iris, rose and violet form a powdery floral face, with cedarwood adding a dry woodiness. In the base, patchouli, leather and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, leathery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. Votes spread from daily wear to evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Opera and Vivienne Westwood Anglomania have a close profile.