The Perfume Library

Obsessed for Women (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsessed for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are daily wear, leisure and business, while evening comes last. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens bright with citrus notes, neroli and elemi resin. In the heart, white lavender, violet leaf absolute and Salvia leucophylla add a spicy, woody touch. The base of Muscenone®, Helvetolide® and ambrette settles it into a sweet, creamy warmth.

Polo Cologne Intense

8.0

Ralph Lauren · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ralph Lauren Polo Cologne Intense is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, spearmint and basil. At the start, the brightness of grapefruit and spearmint meets the herbal edge of basil. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, thyme and clary sage add a spicy, green turn. The base of patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver gives it a woody footing, while citrus and fougère accords round out the balance. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura and Jo Malone 154 have a close profile.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Tralala

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Tralala is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, galbanum and violet leaf absolute, while whisky and aldehydes add a sharp brightness. In the heart, frankincense, leather, iris and tuberose build a floral, leathery core. The base of vanilla, patchouli, myrrh and cedarwood turns it sweet, resinous and woody, with smoky and powdery touches in the background. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Caron Tabac Blond and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile have a close profile.

II-IV Kintsugi

7.6

Masque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque II-IV Kintsugi is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, green, floral character against a sweet, earthy backdrop, and it leans towards spring and autumn days. It opens with bergamot, Chinese magnolia and amber. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, suede and Rosa centifolia absolute carry the green, floral tone forward. In the base, raspberry leaf absolute, vanilla absolute and patchouli sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, leathery floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Hermès Barénia have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Ombré Leather Reserve

8.0

Tom Ford · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

IV-II Ray-Flection

7.7

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masque IV-II Ray-Flection is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet, powdery and creamy character, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and aldehydes, which give a bright, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, mimosa absolute, violet leaf absolute and the solar note build a soft floral-green core, and the base of musk, beeswax absolute and cedarwood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character lean feminine, with modern and masculine votes close behind. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Engelsrufer Aurora have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry

6.4

Lancôme · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Very Cherry is a sweet, gourmand women's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity sweetness of black cherry, and violet leaf absolute brings a floral, slightly green touch to the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa butter bring out the gourmand side, while oud adds a spicy, woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear isn't far behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. Jesus del Pozo In Black and Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir have a similar profile.

London (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant London Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green floral character with a woody, leathery base, and it suits men and women alike as a unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter comes last. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with cucumber and violet leaf absolute, cool and green. In the heart, orris root, rose and May rose absolute soften the floral side. The base builds a woody frame from cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood, while leather and suede add a dry, leathery warmth in the dry-down. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Nocturnal Poetry

7.9

Prin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Nocturnal Poetry is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting floral and animal sides next to each other. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night out are the occasions it is picked for most. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and damask rose absolute lay a floral base, while tobacco and hay absolute, leather, cumin and coffee pull it towards a spicy, earthy tone. Beeswax, frankincense, myrrh and oud add a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace.

04 Petrana

7.2

Odin New York · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Odin New York 04 Petrana is a green, powdery floral with a fresh, slightly earthy feel, sitting comfortably between masculine and feminine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daytime, work and leisure, and votes on its character split closely between feminine and masculine. It opens with coriander, pink pepper and blackcurrant, a fresh, spicy and lightly fruity start. In the heart, heliotrope, violet leaf absolute and black iris build a floral, green and powdery texture. Orris root, white musk and vetiver in the base settle it on a woody, earthy footing.

Equinox Bloom

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom is a feminine floral-sweet perfume that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. It works at the office or on an evening out, though it leans towards relaxed daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern or classic. It opens with violet leaf and bitter orange blossom, softened by cream. The heart is jasmine sambac, orange blossom and frangipani, where the floral side is clearest. Siam benzoin, ambrox and brown sugar dry down into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness.

Healing Berry

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jorum Studio Healing Berry is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs loganberry, tayberry and raspberry leaf with violet leaf absolute. It sits at a moderate projection with good longevity. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine and modern, though it reads as unisex. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent unfolds as one whole. The fruity, sweet side comes from raspberry leaf, blackcurrant absolute and loganberry, while corn mint and violet leaf keep it green and fresh. Orris butter and rose absolute soften this into a powdery, creamy floral feel, with a spicy touch in the background. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes have a close profile.

Trésor L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse

7.4

Lancôme · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Trésor L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse is a feminine floral-fruity scent with a sweet, gourmand layer on top. Praliné leads the opening. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, blackcurrant and damask rose give a soft floral and fruity core. The base of musk, woods and vanilla settles the sweetness onto a woody, powdery ground, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern.

Rahele

7.8

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neela Vermeire Créations Rahele is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure and the office. Most voters pick it for spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine leads, with classic second. It opens with cardamom, green mandarin orange, violet leaf absolute and cinnamon, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart brings rose, jasmine, magnolia, iris and osmanthus into a floral garden feel. Cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, leather and patchouli form a woody base. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Isola Verde have a close profile.

Anticonformiste

6.8

Mizensir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Anticonformiste pairs violet leaf absolute and mint with Sichuan pepper and gardenia, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it sits in unisex territory. The top opens cool and green with violet leaf absolute and mint. In the heart, Sichuan pepper adds spice, calone an aquatic freshness and gardenia a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean absolute, while patchouli adds an earthy ground. Nishane Boszporusz and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

Onthamara / อนธมาร

8.4

Prin · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Onthamara / อนธมาร is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and woody character, touched by animal and smoky facets; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not negligible. Oakmoss, camphor, frankincense and Thai oud build a heavy woody-resinous base. Black tea, cumin and cinnamon add a spicy warmth, while castoreum and pine tar bring out the animal, smoky and leathery side. Celery and violet leaf absolute give it a green, earthy texture that keeps the whole in balance.

Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with gooseberry, neroli and violet leaf absolute. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Gooseberry and neroli give the top a citrusy, fruity lift, while violet leaf adds the green edge. In the heart, orris, rose and blackcurrant blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, fir balsam and sandalwood settles into an woody, earthy, slightly smoky finish.

Moorea

6.5

Simone Andreoli · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Moorea is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with soft florals and a marine breeze. Bergamot, lime and neroli open alongside marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, tiaré, narcissus and ylang-ylang add a creamy floral side, while violet leaf absolute brings a green edge. Vetiver, patchouli and amber in the base sweeten and ground it gently. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, it reads mostly feminine, with a modern feel. Orlov Sea of Light and Widian Lily have a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

After The Flood (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Apoteker Tepe · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Apoteker Tepe After The Flood Eau de Parfum pairs damp soil, moss and mushrooms with aquatic notes, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. The whole reads like a wet garden: loam, damp soil and moss lay an earthy base, while water lily and violet leaf absolute add a cool, floral-green touch. Patchouli and underwood bring a woody, slightly resinous depth, and the spicy side stays in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Bentley Infinite Intense and Amouage Beach Hut Woman have a close profile.

Bois Iridescent

7.9

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Bois Iridescent pairs mandarin orange, bergamot and iris with Ceylonese sandalwood for a fresh, woody, powdery scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with the bright citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, with Paradisone® keeping that freshness light. In the heart, the green edge of violet leaf absolute meets powdery, floral iris; the base of Ceylonese sandalwood and Cetalox® settles into a soft, creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work, leisure and daily wear. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne and Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris have a close profile.

Bois de Cèdre

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cèdre is a fresh men's fragrance that sets bergamot and violet leaf absolute against a woody base of cedarwood. It opens with bergamot and violet leaf absolute, giving a citrusy, green freshness. The heart brings salty notes and clary sage, an aquatic, lightly spicy touch, and it dries down to cedarwood and ambergris on a sweetish, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly read it as masculine. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum and Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport have a close profile.