The Perfume Library

Borneo 3000 (Pure Parfum)

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Borneo 3000 is a sweet, resinous unisex perfume that pairs oud with floral and fruity notes. Pink pepper, gardenia, strawberry and honey come first, then ylang-ylang, mimosa and violet carry the floral side through the heart while Borneo and Sumatran oud gain weight behind them. The base settles on Burmese oud, Timor sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and ambergris, giving it an animalic, woody and sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find the sillage good, though few have rated it. With its dense, oriental character it suits cooler weather and evenings best. It is described as unisex. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Roos & Roos Oud Vibration have a close profile.

White Musk

7.3

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme White Musk opens with mandarin orange, white musk and bergamot, then moves into jasmine and water lily, making a fresh, floral scent aimed at women. The top is mandarin orange, white musk and bergamot, so citrus brightness leads. In the heart, jasmine and water lily turn it floral, and in the base sandalwood and patchouli leave it woody, powdery and creamy. The overall feel is fresh with a light sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Parfums de Marly Darcy have a close profile.

Montabaco Flor

7.4

Ormonde Jayne · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and juniper, giving a citrusy, green and spicy first impression. In the heart, water lily, jasmine, rose and violet build a floral frame, with tea lightening it. The dry-down settles on sandalwood, tonka bean, tobacco and suede, a soft woody base, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, and some also choose it for nights out and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable, so it sits comfortably between the two. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco and Montabaco Intensivo have a close profile.

Playmate

7.6

Mind Games · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mind Games Playmate is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with Italian lemon, water lily and coconut milk, light and slightly milky. In the heart, gardenia, tiaré and jasmine deepen the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens everything into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with a synthetic accord adding a smooth sheen. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though with few votes this is a tentative picture. It reads equally well on men and women. Jil Sander Softly and Phlur Soft Spot have a close profile.

Antigua

6.8

Morph

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Morph Antigua is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, aquatic and floral character, leaving a sweet, woody trace behind. It has been discontinued. The top is led by aquatic notes, myrtle and water lily, giving a cool, green first impression that feels close to water. In the heart, seagrass, white thyme and eucalyptus pull this toward a spicy, slightly medicinal side. The base of tonka bean and musk softens everything, adding sweetness and warmth, while the synthetic accord keeps the aquatic structure clear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close to you notice it but it does not fill a room. Its profile sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Gandini Note di Sale and Acqua di Portofino Sail have a close profile.

Eternity Purple Orchid

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets a powdery softness over an aquatic, fruity lightness; it has been discontinued. The top is water lily, green notes, fruits and blossoms, which gives it a cool, airy start. In the heart, plum, orchid, heliotrope, peach and freesia push the florals in a fruity, powdery direction. Almond, musk and woods underneath soften it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic.

Water Lotus

7.3

Clean · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clean Water Lotus is a unisex fragrance that takes a fresh, aquatic character and softens it with a light floral and fruity sweetness. The top opens cool and watery with Brazilian mandarin orange, cucumber water and water lily. The heart turns floral with apple blossom, lily of the valley and peony. Driftwood, amber and musk settle underneath, giving it a soft, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it suits a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, then leisure and sport, with office use close behind. Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur Rare and Victorinox Swiss Army for Her have a close profile.

Perle Précieuse

7.7

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Perle Précieuse is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet edge, suited mostly to light daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. The top opens with pear blossom, mandarin orange and rhubarb leaf, bright and lightly fruity. Water lily, rose and tuberose bring a soft floral heart. White woods, vanilla and musk settle the base into something powdery, creamy and gently sweet.

Hello Beauty

7.2

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Hello Beauty is a light, fresh and green floral for women, with citrus and a fruity sweetness running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, then for the office. The light, clean character makes it easy to wear through the day. Green tea, blackcurrant and lemon give a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, peony and water lily bring a floral freshness, with raspberry adding sweetness. White musk leaves a creamy softness at the base, lightly balanced by cedarwood and patchouli. Jean Poivre Lost In Euphoria and Acqua di Parma Lily of the Valley have a close profile.

W (1995)

6.5

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic W (1995) is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, honeysuckle and bergamot and moves into water lily and green notes; it has been discontinued. The citrus brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot is softened by honeysuckle's light sweetness at the start. In the heart, water lily, green notes and lily of the valley come forward, giving a floral, aquatic and green feel. White musk, mahogany and amber settle underneath as a clean, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick it for work, leisure and daily wear, and a fair number for sport. It is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings.

Narciso Sublime

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Narciso Sublime is a fresh, floral and citrusy women's fragrance built around neroli, grapefruit and narcissus absolute; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen far less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without being heavy. It opens with the bright citrus of neroli, grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon, joined by ripe peach. The heart turns green and floral with water lily, freesia, magnolia, rose and narcissus absolute. Amber and honey sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy softness. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Acqua Nobile Iris have a close profile.

#Varensflirt - Exotic Sun

6.5

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens #Varensflirt - Exotic Sun is a fresh, fruity and sweet fragrance for women, with a light tropical feel. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it softly surrounds the wearer without lasting all day. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing the office. It reads as a feminine scent. Mango and passion fruit bring a juicy freshness at the start. Lotus, water lily and passion flower give the heart a light floral quality. Coconut and musk settle the base into something creamy and sweet, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Hawaiian Tropic Summer Dreams and Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun share a close profile.

Black Salt

7.8

Heretic · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Black Salt is a unisex scent that sets the chill of lime, black pepper and eucalyptus against a salty, faintly smoky heart of sea salt and smoke. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and they place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and evenings. The sample is small, so these read as first impressions rather than a firm verdict. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably in between. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with lime, tangerine, black pepper and eucalyptus. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Turkish rose and water lily add a soft floral note, while sea salt and smoke bring an aquatic, slightly smoky edge. The base of petrichor, labdanum and kelp settles into an earthy, green finish.

Blue Glow

5.4

Jennifer Lopez · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Blue Glow is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mangosteen, orange and currant blossom, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, rose, orchid and water lily turn floral and watery. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean add sweetness, while cedar and mahogany wood balance it with a soft woodiness. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it suits those who want something light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Paul Smith Floral and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia have a close profile.

Sunkissed Glow

6.6

Jennifer Lopez · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Sunkissed Glow is a women's fragrance built on blackcurrant, pineapple juice and red grapefruit, with a fresh, fruity opening; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the ratings come from a small number of votes. Voters place it closest to leisure and daily wear, and lean less towards night out or office use. Fresh, citrus, floral and aquatic accords lead, with green and sweet facets in the background. The heart of beach flowers, orange blossom, passion flower and water lily gives a watery floral feel. Musk, cashmere wood, amber and sand soften the base. Its profile is close to Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Sea & Sun in Cadaquès.

Flower Princess

7.0

Vera Wang · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vera Wang Flower Princess is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that pairs mandarin orange, water lily and apricot with a floral heart of mimosa, orange blossom, jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens light, juicy and slightly green with mandarin orange, water lily and apricot. In the heart, mimosa, orange blossom, jasmine and rose bring the floral character forward while the sweetness stays in the background. The base of musk, precious woods and amber rests the scent on a soft woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense and Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom (Cologne) have a close profile.

White Tea Eau Fraîche

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Eau Fraîche is a fresh women's scent that suits spring and summer days, whether daily wear or leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name daily wear and leisure first, with office and sport following; night out and evening lag well behind. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, Italian blood orange and Anjou pear, a bright, fruity citrus freshness. The heart brings water lily, lily of the valley and marine notes, floral and green in feel. In the base, white woods, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean settle it into a soft, powdery finish.

Eternity Summer 2014

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2014 is a fresh, watery floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the vote count is small. Its light build suits those who don't want a scent that lingers heavily; it fits warm days and gentle, low-key wear. It opens with pear, mandarin orange, bamboo leaf and watermelon for a fruity freshness. The heart brings gardenia, water lily, neroli and peony as a soft floral layer. At the base, musk and white woods settle it into a clean, woody finish. Aquatic and synthetic touches reinforce the airy, clean feel. Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2015 and Escada Sorbetto Rosso have a close profile.

Simply Belle

4.8

Exceptional · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Exceptional Simply Belle is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance, with green and aquatic touches and a light fruity note. It opens with violet leaf, orange and peach, which give a bright, green and fruity start. In the heart, water lily, heliotrope, lily of the valley and jasmine bring in the floral side. The base of musk, benzoin and vanilla sweetens it slightly and leaves a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Its light, fresh character suits everyday wear. Esprit Urban Nature for Women and La Rive Aqua Woman have a close profile.

Only Human (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Noyz · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Noyz Only Human Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and Italian bergamot and dries down to Moroccan atlas cedar, vanilla and ambroxan, sitting between fresh and sweet. At the start, the spice of pink pepper sits beside the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, bamboo and water lily add a light, green, watery touch. In the base, atlas cedar gives a woody frame, vanilla brings a creamy sweetness, and ambroxan adds a synthetic, earthy tone. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits men and women alike and stays light rather than heavy. Perfumes with a close profile include Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and The 7 Virtues Amber Vanilla.

Sunflowers Summer Bloom

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Summer Bloom is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and business settings, and evening comes last. The top has Anjou pear, water lily and ivy; the heart holds hydrangea, Parma violet and jasmine. The base is vanilla, Texas cedar and musk. Fresh, floral and aquatic character leads, with green, fruity and sweet sides alongside and a woody touch in the background. Giorgio Blue and Dior Forever and ever Dior have a close profile.

Eternity Summer 2015

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2015 is a feminine fragrance that opens with juicy green pear, mandarin orange and watermelon, then moves into florals and a soft woody base. The top is fresh and watery, with aquatic and fruity accords giving it a cool, light feel. Blue hyacinth, peony and water lily bring a gentle floral heart, and the base of musk, white amber and sandalwood sweetens it slightly before it settles into a woody dry-down. Longevity and sillage sit in the moderate to weak range, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Voters mostly place it in daily wear, leisure and the office, and most describe its character as feminine, with some calling it modern. Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2014 and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine have a close profile.

Giorgio Beverly Hills / So You

7.3

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Beverly Hills / So You is a floral-fruity women's fragrance that opens with plum and osmanthus and carries rose, tuberose and violet at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Sweet and powdery, it suits the daytime best. Plum and osmanthus give a fruity sweetness at the start. In the heart, rose, tuberose, violet and water lily form a floral bouquet, with bell pepper adding a spicy, green edge. The base of amber, vanilla and musk softens it into a powdery, oriental warmth. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Crime & Punishment: Kerosene

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: Kerosene is a floral, woody oud scent for unisex wear, leaning towards autumn, winter and evenings out. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. East Indian, Sri Lankan, Cambodian and Borneo oud carry the character, while Afghan rose, jasmine and blue lotus build the floral side. Peach and raspberry add sweetness, and castoreum with Tibetan musk gives an animal warmth. Pepper and ginger bring spice, and Omani green frankincense adds a resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It suits nights out and evenings best, and few see it as a business scent. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud CP Raspberry have a close profile.