The Perfume Library

B. Balenciaga Skin

7.5

Balenciaga · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin is a fresh, clean-smelling feminine fragrance that softens green tea and bergamot with a powdery, creamy floral heart. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. It has been discontinued. The top holds green tea, bergamot, lily of the valley and soy bean, and the heart brings orris concrete, peony and violet leaf absolute. The base of vetiver, cashmere wood, cedarwood and ambrette seed absolute settles into a woody, creamy finish. Fresh and green tones are balanced by sweetness, with a synthetic edge showing through.

Bendelirious

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Bendelirious opens with cherry candy, champagne and grapefruit, then moves into a powdery orris and violet leaf heart; it is a sweet, fresh women's scent and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with night out close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. The opening pairs the sweetness of cherry candy with the freshness of champagne and grapefruit. In the heart, orris absolute, orris butter and violet leaf add a powdery, floral touch. The base of vetiver, musk, tonka bean absolute and leather balances the sugar with a leathery warmth. Overall it reads fruity, gourmand and slightly synthetic. Hugo Pure Purple and Technique Indiscrète Veloutine have a close profile.

Cuir Fleurissant

8.2

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Cuir Fleurissant is a unisex scent that pairs floral notes with leather, with a smoky, powdery character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as more masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot and neroli alongside violet leaf and aldehydes, with birch tar casting a smoky shadow from the start. At the heart, orris, violet and rose build a powdery floral core, and the base of leather, castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish.

Absent Presence

6.7

Beaufort · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Beaufort Absent Presence is a green, woody unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and winter. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out; more people read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Bergamot and galbanum give it a green, citrusy character, and black pepper and violet leaf absolute add a spicy edge. Cedarwood, sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver form a woody base, with smoked leather casting a leathery shadow. Jasmine, amber and musk soften the whole into something powdery and creamy. Phlur Somebody Wood and Baldessarini Uomo have a close profile.

Accrodisiaque

7.2

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versȧtıle Accrodisiaque is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter yet wears easily in spring, pairing a fresh, floral side with green and spicy tones. It opens fresh and spicy, with black pepper, dill and rose oxide up front. In the heart, rose, fennel and violet leaf absolute make a floral-green line, softened by black tea. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, sweet, slightly leathery bed, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It fits leisure time and evenings best, and the feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits squarely in the middle. Memo Paris Portobello Road and Brioni Iris Exquis have a close profile.

Areej

7.4

Attar Collection · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Attar Collection Areej is a green, powdery floral for women, built on peony, magnolia and violet leaf absolute. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it sits close without fading away. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daytime and leisure lead, and it also fits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with peony, magnolia and white blossoms. In the heart, the green violet leaf absolute softens into vanilla and talcum. The base of amber, white musk and powder settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Notebook Rose Musk & Vanilla and Xerjoff Newcleus have a close profile.

Kisses Don't Lie

7.6

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Kisses Don't Lie is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery shades and reads feminine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Madagascan pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, Parma violet, violet leaf absolute, rosebud and May rose build the powdery floral core. Raspberry brings sweetness to the base, while Somalian myrrh and Indian papyrus add a woody, oriental ground. Gucci Accenti and Gucci Guilty have a close profile.

Le Dix (2025)

8.2

Balenciaga · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Le Dix is a unisex scent built on violet leaf absolute, orris absolute and frankincense, where a fresh, green side meets a powdery floral heart. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, followed by autumn, and it is chosen about equally for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for classic, masculine and feminine character are close together, so it sits evenly between the two. Fresh, green and floral qualities lead, carried by the violet leaf and iris aldehyde. Orris absolute adds a powdery, creamy softness, while frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky and spicy depth. Sweetness and a woody tone stay in the background. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Tenth Avenue of Iris and Amouage Meander.

George

8.0

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carine Roitfeld George is a fresh, green and powdery chypre that wears comfortably on anyone, men and women alike. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind, and it suits business, leisure and daytime wear. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. It opens with Persian galbanum, cannabis and violet leaf absolute, sharp and green. Iris, jasmine and rose bring a floral, powdery softness to the heart, and oakmoss in the base sets the chypre frame. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Dior Miss Dior have a close profile.

Bluebell & Wild Strawberry

6.3

Molton Brown · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Molton Brown Bluebell & Wild Strawberry is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that keeps its fruity sweetness on a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. Woodland strawberry and blackberry carry the fruit, while bellflower, tuberose and lily of the valley make up the floral side. Violet leaf absolute and galbanum add a green freshness, and bergamot and coriander seed give it a light spicy edge. Sandalwood, white woods, driftwood and amber ground it in a creamy, woody base.

Irisoir

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sultan Pasha Attars Irisoir is a powdery, green-tinged floral that most voters place in spring and fall, and it is sold as a unisex scent. Orris absolute, violet absolute, heliotrope and peach lead, while violet leaf and Persian rose otto round out the floral heart. The base of Mysore sandalwood, tonka bean, white ambergris and vetiver settles it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Voters favour leisure and night-out wear, and most read it as feminine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine.

Verticaloud

6.6

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hermetica Verticaloud is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, rose and nutmeg and settles into vetiver, oud and amber, holding a fresh side and a spicy one together. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The opening is brightened by mandarin orange and rose, with nutmeg adding spice. Violet leaf absolute and cinnamon form the heart. The base of vetiver, cypriol, amyris, oud and amber leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery sweetness. Afnan Rare Carbon and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.

Kerbside Violet

6.8

Lush · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Kerbside Violet is a green, powdery floral unisex scent that most voters pick for spring, and for daily and leisure wear. Violet leaf absolute gives it a cool, green edge, while jasmine absolute and ylang-ylang pull it towards a sweet floral side. Rosewood adds a woody base, and the earthy and powdery accords keep the scent dry and natural rather than purely sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. After spring, fall and summer follow, with winter well behind. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lush Death & Decay (Perfume) and Une Fleur de Cassie have a close profile.

Galleria

6.8

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Milano Fragranze Galleria is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, woody and powdery base. Red fruits, citrus notes and Guatemala coffee bean lead the top, while violet leaf absolute and davana add a green, spicy edge. Leather and iris pallida sit in the heart, with sandalwood, amber and patchouli underneath, so it dries warmer, woodier and more powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex.

Derby

7.4

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Milano Fragranze Derby is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and woody character, lightly floral and earthy underneath, easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither faint nor room-filling. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters lean masculine and classic, with a good number calling it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, violet leaf absolute, lavender and galbanum, fresh and green. Ylang-ylang, Indian mimosa absolute and tuberose absolute bring a soft floral heart. The dry-down settles on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, woody and earthy. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Anat Fritz Classical have a close profile.

Cortile

6.9

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Milano Fragranze Cortile is a fresh, floral scent whose sweetness and spice rest on a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Cortile is presented as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Spring and summer lead the season votes, with fall and winter well behind. It sits closer to leisure and daily wear, with some room for evenings and the office. The top opens with Guatemala coffee bean, bergamot, violet leaf absolute and cinnamon. In the heart, osmanthus, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and tuberose build a floral core. Indonesian sandalwood, amber and suede in the base soften it and add sweetness.

Patchoulight

6.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Patchoulight is a unisex scent built around black pepper, orris concrete and Indonesian patchouli, with a fresh, green, floral character. A spicy black pepper opening gives way to a heart of orris concrete, violet leaf absolute and rose, which reads powdery and green. The base of musk, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli sweetens it and settles it onto an earthy, woody ground. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and towards leisure and evening wear. Most call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Cacharel Eden and Tocca Violette have a close profile.

Violette Kew

6.3

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Le Jardin Retrouvé Violette Kew is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic most often, though a fair number find it masculine or modern. No clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with Indian cardamom and violet leaf absolute, and the violet leaf carries through the heart, giving a green, slightly powdery feel. In the base, cumin and Australian sandalwood take over: spice and woody warmth, a creamy, resinous softness and a faint animal edge.

Irida Extrait

8.0

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Irida Extrait is a unisex floral, green and woody scent built around violet leaf, orris and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evening, daily and leisure wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. Violet leaf absolute and Tunisian neroli open it. The heart holds orris, violet and jasmine, with cinnamon and clove adding spice. Haitian vetiver, Indian sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous, earthy base. The overall feel is powdery and green.

Eau So Beautiful

6.3

Christina Aguilera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Christina Aguilera Eau So Beautiful is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance, lightly fruity and sweet, and easy to wear day to day. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is rarely chosen. It is voted mostly for daytime, office and leisure wear, and much less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with violet leaf absolute, Valentine pomelo and woodland strawberry, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart of jasmine, magnolia, lily of the valley and gardenia sets a floral base. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften it and add sweetness.

Cuirissime

6.3

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Cuirissime is a unisex scent that lays a powdery, green and floral veil over a leathery frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the leather stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters place it in spring, with autumn next, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, which fits a scent that sits genuinely in the middle. Leather forms the backbone. Violet leaf absolute adds a green, slightly spicy coolness, while orris concrete brings a powdery softness. Hedione and Muscenone® brighten and smooth that firm texture, and the sweet, synthetic accords add to the clean, polished feel.

Forest of the Golden Dream

8.5

Parfums Quartana · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple

7.4

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with green and powdery touches that leans towards daytime wear. It opens cool with mint, violet leaf absolute and grapefruit. At the heart, blackcurrant, boysenberry and artemisia set a fruity sweetness against a green edge. Patchouli, moss and Helvetolide® settle the base into a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. It is made for women, and most voters find it feminine. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Juicy Couture Peace, Love & Juicy Couture have a close profile.

Hidden On The Rooftops

6.9

Miller Harris · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Hidden On The Rooftops is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, lightly spicy trio of bergamot, lime and black pepper and softens it with honey and flowers; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with citrus, black pepper and violet leaf absolute, a fresh and green start. Towards the heart, honey, pollen, honeysuckle and Turkish rose add a sweet, creamy, slightly powdery floral note. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver, driftwood and musk leave a calm, woody finish.