The Perfume Library

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Champaca Absolute sets champaca, jasmine and orchid over a sweet, creamy base of vanilla and marron glacé; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. It opens with Tokaji wine, cognac and bergamot, with davana and green notes keeping it fresh. The heart of broom, jasmine, orchid, champaca and violet is floral and slightly powdery. In the base, vanilla, marron glacé, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle into a woody warmth. The Dua Brand Fondré Noir and Ormonde Jayne Ta'if have a close profile.

Jardins de Bagatelle (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral led by aldehydes, violet, rose and tuberose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, a night out and daily wear score close to one another. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel as well. It opens with aldehydes, violet, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, lightly citrusy start. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orchid. In the base, tuberose, vetiver and cedar add a green, woody footing, and the whole settles into a chypre feel.

Royal Princess Oud

Creed · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Princess Oud is a fresh, citrusy opening settling into a floral, resinous and woody body, written for women. The top holds rose, Sicilian bergamot and violet, so citrus and flowers come first. The heart brings jasmine, vanilla absolute, patchouli and Florentine iris. In the dry-down, styrax, Siam benzoin, Indian sandalwood and oud give it a resinous, woody footing, with the spicy and fruity accords staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes among occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Charriol Royal White and Amouage Homage have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia

7.2

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia is a fresh, floral and fruity scent that suits spring and summer days and reads as feminine. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close and stays light. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and watermelon, bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Nashi pear, cherry blossom and rose bring a floral, green, gently sweet feel. White musk, violet and woody notes soften the base. Panier des Sens Absolue Géranium Rosat and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia have a close profile.

Royal Chariot Attar

8.6

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Royal Chariot Attar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but it stays wearable for anyone. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy lift, while apple adds a soft fruity note. Cardamom and pepper bring the spice, vanilla the sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli the woody depth. Jasmine and lavender add a floral edge.

True Story

6.3

Glamfume · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet vanilla and chocolate base. The opening is dominated by citrus: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and ginger. In the heart, apple, jasmine and rose come forward, with ylang-ylang and violet softening the floral side. The base leaves a gourmand sweetness of vanilla, amber and chocolate, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

Good Life for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Davidoff · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Good Life for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. In the character votes, masculine leads, with classic and modern close behind. The top opens fresh, green and fruity, with fig leaf, blackcurrant and melon beside the citrus. In the heart, magnolia and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of tea, sandalwood and amber settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

Iris Cendré

Naomi Goodsir · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré is a unisex perfume that sets a powdery floral character against green, earthy and smoky shades, and it leans from spring through winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, so it sits closer to cool and mild weather. Leisure, evening and business wear are rated about equally, and the feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Bergamot and tangerine open with a light citrus brightness. Iris and violet form a powdery, floral heart. In the base, tobacco, cistus and amber carry the scent into a leathery, spicy, smoky warmth, while the green and earthy sides keep the floral structure from turning soft. Zara Don't Follow and Rogue Tabac Vert have a close profile.

Royal Bleu

8.8

Orientica

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Orientica Royal Bleu is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of lavender, bergamot and green apple on a sweet, woody base of vanilla and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while leisure and daily wear trail. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a clear modern streak. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, pepper, green apple and mandarin orange give a fresh, fruity start. The heart adds jasmine, cardamom, geranium and violet for a spicy floral touch. In the base, vanilla, musk, patchouli, sandalwood and gaiac wood sweeten it and pull it toward a warm, woody, oriental feel. Orientica Bleu and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Flamenco (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ramón Monegal · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ramón Monegal Flamenco Eau de Parfum opens on orris root, violet and raspberry and moves into red rose and jasmine, a fresh, floral, lightly powdery unisex scent. The top pairs orris root, violet and raspberry, so fruity sweetness sits beside powdery florals. In the heart, red rose, jasmine and rosewood keep the floral character going. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody ground, with spicy and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes on character favour the feminine side, with modern second. Gucci Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Gritti Seta have a close profile.

Dynamic Move Amber

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

bugatti Fashion Dynamic Move Amber is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around cinnamon, violet and tobacco. Cinnamon opens with a sweet, spicy warmth. In the heart, cypriol and violet add a woody, resinous side, and tobacco with cedarwood settles it into a smoky, oriental finish. Sweetness leads throughout, with a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most common occasions, though daily and office wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine.

Aube Rubis

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atelier des Ors Aube Rubis is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity opening over a spicy, earthy and slightly smoky base, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot, blackcurrant and grapefruit open bright and tart. In the heart, iris, violet and clary sage take the floral side towards a powdery, softly sweet feel. The base of musk, patchouli and vetiver adds a woody, earthy and resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady and Penhaligon's Levantium have a close profile.

Noix de Tubéreuse

Miller Harris · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Miller Harris Noix de Tubéreuse pairs tuberose with fig, iris and mimosa in a floral, green-tinged, sweet and powdery feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and iris carry the floral line, while fig adds a soft, fruity and green touch. Mimosa and violet deepen the powdery side, and clover brings a light greenness. Tonka bean and amber wrap it all in a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most call it feminine, and some read it as classic. Galimard À Demi-Mot and Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse have a close profile.

She Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² She Wood is a fresh, lightly powdery women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords sit on a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, lemon and neroli, bright and clean. Musk, heliotrope, violet and violet leaf soften the heart and push it towards powder. Cedarwood and vetiver leave a dry, woody trail at the base, with vegetal amber adding a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood Golden Light Wood and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Tenue de Soirée

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.

Envy (Eau de Toilette)

Gucci · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Envy Eau de Toilette opens with a fresh bergamot, freesia and magnolia accent over a green, chypre base; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bergamot, freesia, magnolia, pineapple and peach, fresh and fruity. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasmine, hyacinth, rose and violet. It dries down to a woody, chypre base of oakmoss, cedarwood, musk, sandalwood and iris.

epidOr (2017)

Lubin · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin epidOr (2017) is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens on plum and violet, moves through orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a vanilla-warm base. The top pairs plum with violet, so a fruity sweetness comes first. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine build the floral side, while sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry the base into a creamy, powdery, slightly spicy warmth. Cedarwood gives that sweetness a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Profumum Roma Vanitas and Chabaud La Nuit Danse have a close profile.

CK One Gold

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Gold is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a soft floral and fruity touch, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds fig, sage and bergamot, while violet, jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, gaiac wood and vetiver anchor the base in woody tones. Overall it reads sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak. Most pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. The character votes tilt slightly feminine, with masculine not far off, so it sits in between.

Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure

By Terry · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure is a sweet, powdery floral built around violet leaf, iris and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine, though a good share of voters also call it classic. It opens with violet leaf, green and light. The heart weaves jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, violet and orris root into a powdery floral. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli settle it into a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth, with spicy and oriental touches rounding it out.

Absolue Pour le Matin (2010)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and leisure hours; it has been discontinued. Sicilian lemon and bergamot make up the bright side of the scent. Neroli and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral note, while white thyme and lavender bring a green, spicy edge that keeps it dry and clean. The creamy accord rounds off the sharpness of the citrus. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Feminine votes edge ahead on character, though masculine votes are close behind. Rochas Moustache Original 1949 and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki)