The Perfume Library

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

New York

8.2

Widian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian New York opens with lemon, bergamot and juniper and settles into tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, a floral and spicy unisex scent with a warm, sweet base. The top notes of lemon, mandarine and bergamot give a fresh start, while juniper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a floral layer, with caramel adding sweetness. The base is led by tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is chosen less. It suits nights out and evenings best, and works for leisure too. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. Widian Black IV and Vandini Sensual have a close profile.

Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity feminine scent, suited to daytime wear when you want something light and clean. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, cucumber and magnolia, with citrus and green accords keeping it fresh. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, tuberose, rose and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. Woods and white amber settle it softly at the base. DKNY Be Delicious ♥ NYC and DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense have a close profile.

Alien Essence Absolue

8.3

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.

Wood Whisper (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Wood Whisper Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy woody unisex scent that softens fruity plum and rose with cashmere wood, sandalwood and vanilla. Plum and rose lead the opening; in the heart, violet joins cashmere wood and sandalwood, giving the scent a woody body. The base of ambergris, musk, white amber and vanilla takes over and dries down into a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean slightly feminine, with masculine close behind, so it works in either direction.

Alien Man

6.7

Mugler · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mugler Alien Man is a woody men's scent built around osmanthus, leather and cashmere wood, with fresh, green and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. The floral sweetness of osmanthus meets the smoky, leathery edge of leather and beech wood. Dill adds a green, spicy freshness, and white amber softens it all with an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets a small share. Leisure, evening, daily wear and business draw similar numbers of votes. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Mugler Alien Man Fusion and Rabanne Erotic Me have a close profile.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Angel Dust (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Fugazzi · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Fugazzi Angel Dust Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Calabrian bergamot and pepper with the soft, creamy warmth of cashmeran and white amber. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. On character, feminine and modern sit close together, with a fair share calling it masculine, so it reads as a scent for anyone. Fresh and sweet accords dominate. Bergamot and pepper bring a bright, lightly spiced air, while woods and cashmere settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy base. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Lovely (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent: fresh and floral, with a light sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted find it feminine. Lavender, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open it with a clean, fruity freshness. In the heart, bunch-flowered narcissus and orchid carry the floral side while patchouli stays in the background. Cedarwood, white amber and musk leave a woody, powdery and soft trail at the base.

Vanilla Haze (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Fugazzi · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Fugazzi Vanilla Haze Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand for anyone who likes soft vanilla, and it suits cooler weather best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. It is unisex, though most votes read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. It opens with coconut milk, almond and mandarin orange, with hazelnut alongside. Jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla form the heart, and crème brûlée, musk and white amber leave it in a creamy, smooth sweetness. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

7.6

Mugler · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire is a fresh, citrusy floral built on orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli, made for women. It opens bright and airy with orange blossom, bergamot tea and neroli. In the heart, tiaré and cashmeran soften the florals and add a light woody depth. The base of white amber and heliotrope turns it sweet, powdery and slightly oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Dior Pure Poison and Rochas Byzantine have a close profile.

Alien Fusion

8.0

Mugler · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Fusion is a sweet, feminine fragrance that pairs a spicy cinnamon and ginger opening with a dense floral heart of tuberose and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon and ginger, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom lead, pushing the scent towards a floral, fruity sweetness. White amber and vanilla settle into a powdery, creamy base, and the overall feel is oriental and distinctly synthetic. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, and it is favoured more for nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa have a close profile.

Stellar Times

8.2

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Stellar Times is a sweet, floral unisex scent built on Peru balsam, white amber and orange blossom, leaning towards spring and autumn and towards nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It is suggested most for a night out and for evenings. In character it reads mostly feminine, though modern and masculine votes show up too. Citrus and floral accords come first, with orange blossom carrying that bright side. Peru balsam and white amber settle it onto a sweet, spicy and creamy base, adding a soft fruity touch. The notes read together as one whole rather than in stages. Serge Lutens Fleurs d'oranger and Sospiro Contralto have a close profile.

Bergamote Soleil

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange and cardamom, and it suits warm days. It opens with bright, slightly bitter citrus from bergamot and bitter orange, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, cardamom adds spice alongside lavender and jasmine. White amber, vetiver and oakmoss form a woody, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads as truly in between. It has been discontinued. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Olympēa Intense

7.7

Rabanne · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Intense is a sweet, gourmand and powdery floral, presented as a women's perfume and best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most see its character as feminine. In the scent, salted vanilla and white amber build a sweet, creamy base. Orange blossom and grapefruit blossom add a fruity, floral lift, white pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood gives it a woody frame.

Cèdre Atlas

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base, and it suits daytime and relaxed occasions best. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and French blackcurrant bud, a sharp and fresh start. In the heart, apricot adds a soft fruity touch while Atlas cedar and Egyptian jasmine bring woody and floral depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indian papyrus and white amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Bergamote Soleil have a close profile.

Instinct (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

David Beckham · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Instinct Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange leaf and grapefruit, opening bright and green. Star anise, cardamom and pimento bring spice in the heart. Patchouli, white amber and Haitian vetiver form a woody base. The accords also read slightly synthetic. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the votes. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Most voters read it as masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Follow Your Instinct and Molton Brown Vetiver & Grapefruit.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.

Loukhoum Eau Poudrée

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Eau Poudrée is a powdery, sweet floral with a soft, gourmand feel, made for women. Jasmine, Grasse rose and narcissus form the floral frame, while Iris pallida and violet leaf add a powdery softness. Bourbon vanilla, dragée, musk and white amber push the sweetness forward, and the whole carries a gourmand, lightly spicy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening or on a night out. Its character reads mostly feminine. Its profile is close to L'Occitane en Provence Eau des Vanilliers and La Perla Love Frills - Languid Vanilla.

Silver Iris

7.0

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Cologne Silver Iris is a fresh, powdery floral built around iris, with a fruity and lightly spicy edge, offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine. The top opens fruity and bright with blackcurrant, Chinese pink pepper and Italian tangerine. In the heart, violet leaf, mimosa and Florentine iris form a powdery floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Brazilian tonka bean and white amber settles into a soft, woody sweetness.

White Fire (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi White Fire Extrait de Parfum opens with green leaves, an ice accord and oxygen, then settles into a floral, aquatic and powdery unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Though unisex, voters lean towards a feminine character. It starts fresh and green, with green leaves and the ice accord giving a cool first impression. In the heart, white amber, Chinese jasmine and fern turn floral and lightly powdery. Sandalwood, musk and amber leave a soft, woody base.

Pure Style

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pure Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with white freesia, bergamot and white peach. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of white amber, white musk and cedar settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet woodiness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

7.5

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent built around bitter orange, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evenings and nights chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, giving a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and neroli add a floral, gently sweet note. In the dry-down, white amber, cedarwood and white musk soften it onto a woody base. Robert Piguet Blossom and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Imperial Valley (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Gissah · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gissah Imperial Valley Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs Italian bergamot and pink pepper with oud, settling into a woody, leathery finish. The top notes are Italian bergamot, davana and pink pepper, giving a bright, citrusy and slightly spicy start. In the heart, oud, white amber and Cape snow bush bring out the sweet, oriental side. The base of Haitian vetiver, leather and musk anchors it in a woody, leathery foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes lean slightly towards fall and spring, though summer and winter are not ruled out, and evenings, nights out and daily wear all fit. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Anfar Vague and The Dua Brand Valley of Imperial have a close profile.