The Perfume Library

Liberté

7.1

Cacharel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cacharel Liberté is a women's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and mandarin orange with frangipani and white blossoms, sweetened by vanilla and cane sugar; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and mandarin orange giving a bright citrus lift, while frangipani adds a soft floral note. The heart of orange, cane sugar and white blossoms turns fruity and sweet. In the base, vanilla brings a gourmand warmth over vetiver, patchouli and spices that give a woody, lightly spicy footing.

Bathing in a Daydream

6.9

Emil Élise · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a floral, sweet and creamy base, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Around half of voters read it as feminine and some call it modern, though it is positioned as unisex. It opens with tangerine, blackcurrant and bergamot, bright and fruity. The heart of rose, white blossoms, peach and tuberose turns floral and sweet. It dries down on sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and musk, leaving a woody, creamy warmth.

Purple Mantra

7.5

Room 1015 · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Room 1015 Purple Mantra is a fresh, sweet unisex scent in which lavender and florals meet resin and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and also suits nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with lavender, pink pepper and freesia, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, iris, white blossoms, marjoram and clary sage add a soft floral layer. The base of myrrh, frankincense, ambroxan and musk settles into a resinous, smoky, sweet foundation.

Porthole

8.6

Loumari · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loumari Porthole is a unisex scent that sets an aquatic, citrusy freshness against fruity sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and evening and night out also getting votes. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it leans neither way, and voters call it modern. It opens with iodine, pineapple and bergamot, fresh and a little salty. In the heart, passion fruit, white blossoms and ginger soften the fruit. The base of white musk, caramel and woods dries down with a creamy, gourmand sweetness from the caramel.

Love Affair (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Eisenberg

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Eisenberg Love Affair Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around jasmine, rose and heliotrope. It has moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer. It suits leisure, work and daily wear. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with white blossoms and red currant, which give a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and heliotrope turn the floral side powdery and sweet. The base of white musk, sandalwood and tobacco leaves a creamy, woody warmth with a touch of spice. M. Micallef Pure Extrême Nectar and Chaumet L'Eau have a close profile.

Gold I

8.1

Widian · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Gold I opens with apple and pepper and moves into oud, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The top pairs apple with pepper: a fruity brightness met by a spicy edge. In the heart, oud and white blossoms add a floral, oriental depth. The base brings musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, and the accords lean sweet and woody, with a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Initio Blessed Baraka and Sedra Blanco have a close profile.

Pure Extrême (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Pure Extrême Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy feminine scent that pairs rose, gardenia and jasmine with white blossoms. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it reads clearly feminine. The top notes of rose and gardenia open floral, with white blossoms and jasmine in the heart. Woods, amber and white musk soften the base, leaving a fresh, sweet, powdery and creamy floral. Parfümerie Brückner Un Peu de Musc and M. Micallef Pure Extrême Nectar have a close profile.

Obsession Night

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Obsession Night is a feminine scent that joins a fresh citrus and white-blossom opening to a sweet, woody vanilla base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Spring, fall and summer are voted close together, with winter well behind. Most voters place it in daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out trail. More voters call it feminine than anything else. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and angelica give it a bright start. Jasmine, gardenia and rose form a floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, lightly spicy, woody softness.

Scarlet Rouge

7.6

Moresque · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Scarlet Rouge is a sweet, floral unisex scent that opens on coconut milk and almond and moves into Taif rose and jasmine. The top is coconut milk, almond, dried fruits and bergamot, which gives a creamy, fruity start. In the heart, Taif rose, jasmine, cherry blossom and white blossoms come forward. The base of amber, musk, vanilla and tonka bean settles it into a sweet, spicy, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and business wear lead, with evening and night-out use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Moresque Ballerina and New Notes Talco have a close profile.

e'L

5.9

Zarkoperfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume e'L is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits relaxed spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. It opens with white blossoms and pomegranate. The heart brings ozonic notes, green tea and green notes, while citrus, aquatic and fruity accords keep it bright. It settles into blond woods and white musk, with a light sweetness and a soft woody finish.

Hawas London

7.8

Rasasi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi Hawas London opens with pear, pink pepper and saffron and dries down to vanilla and amber, a sweet, spicy fragrance for men. Pear adds freshness while pink pepper and saffron bring the spice forward. In the heart, frankincense, rose and white blossoms give a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, blond woods, musk and amber finishes it sweet, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though sold as a men's scent, a good share of voters read it as feminine, so it wears fairly flexibly.

A.E.O.M.

7.3

Aura Perfume · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eating Wherever

7.2

Emil Élise · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Emil Élise Eating Wherever is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand base, leaning towards spring and summer and easy, everyday wear. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall; leisure and daily wear lead, while evening and night out also get votes. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with tangerine, sugar and blackcurrant, a bright, sweet fruit impression. In the heart, white blossoms, peach and tuberose add a soft floral note. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood closes it creamy, woody and warmly sweet. Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

MyQueen

7.1

Alexander McQueen · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Alexander McQueen MyQueen is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand and powdery touches and a woody base, made for women and now discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It suits daytime and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with violet and almond, sweet and powdery. In the heart, heliotrope, orange blossom and white musk add a soft floral warmth. Vetiver, patchouli and cedar settle underneath as a steady woody base.

Black for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Black for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around violet, lotus and jasmine. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and spring is the season it leans towards most, followed by fall and summer. It sits closest to daily, leisure and office wear, with some votes for evening and nights out too. It opens with violet and citrus fruits for a fresh start. The heart is a crowd of white florals: lotus, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, musk and amber underneath settle it into a soft, woody, powdery finish, with green and sweet touches along the way. Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum and Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

My Way Ylang

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Ylang is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, mango and white blossoms, then softens in the heart into tuberose absolute, ylang-ylang and coconut water. Cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla form the base. The fruity, sweet side blends with a creamy texture. Most voters recommend summer and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, with some choosing it for the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters see it as feminine and modern. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat and Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun have a close profile.

Muschio Nobile (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer wear is also common. It leans towards daily, leisure and office use, and the largest share of voters finds its character feminine. It opens with pepper, carrot seed, white tea and bergamot, fresh and lightly spicy. Jasmine, iris and white blossoms lead the heart, with white musk rounding them off. In the base, sandalwood, amber and benzoin sweeten it and leave a creamy, woody finish. Iris Poudre and Panthea have a close profile.

Rendez-Vous à Paris

7.5

Montale · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of pear and rhubarb with rose and white blossoms, settling into a sweet vanilla sugar base. It opens fresh and fruity with pear and rhubarb. Rose and white blossoms lead the heart, while ginger and patchouli add a spicy, slightly earthy edge to the floral core. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla sugar soften and sweeten the scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though some wear it for nights out. Around half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Swiss Arabian Royal Mystery and Bond No. 9 Bryant Park have a close profile.

Light Blue Forever

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while few choose it for a night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Granny Smith apple and Calabrian lemon give it a cool, fruity start. The heart holds white blossoms and orange blossom, with an aquatic, lightly sweet floral feel. White musk, cashmere wood and Virginia cedar leave a clean, soft woodiness underneath. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense and Mancera So Blue have a close profile.

Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Solinotes · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Solinotes Vanille Eau de Parfum is a sweet vanilla scent that suits fall and winter days best and works well for everyday wear; it is sold as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place at the office. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Vanilla dominates from start to finish. In the top, white blossoms accompany the vanilla, in the heart tonka bean softens it, and in the base spices add a gentle warmth. The accords are floral, sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy, with a spicy edge.

London Spice

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois London Spice is a fresh, woody men's fragrance where bergamot and lemon meet spearmint, with cedarwood and spices anchoring the base. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; few pick winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bright citrus from bergamot and lemon, and spearmint adds coolness. In the heart, marine notes, jasmine, white blossoms and lavender bring an aquatic, floral softness. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, cardamom and nutmeg adds a woody, spicy weight.

Dream Sea

7.7

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets ozone and green notes against pink pepper, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. It opens cool with ozone, aquatic notes and green notes, while black pepper and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla turns sweet, creamy and woody, and black sea salt and ambergris give it a salty depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with only a small share choosing winter. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, and it gets votes for office and evening too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and many voters also call it modern.

Dirty Heaven

7.7

Borntostandout · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Dirty Heaven is a unisex perfume that pairs a sweet floral scent with a gourmand, creamy and spicy streak, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. In the character votes the feminine side leads, though modern and masculine votes are well represented too. Jasmine, neroli and white blossoms build the floral side, while vanilla and tonka bean bring the sweetness and creamy texture. Saffron adds a spicy touch, and amber, woods and white musk form a soft, woody base. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Vanille No. 25

8.0

Câline · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Câline Vanille No. 25 is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens floral and settles into a creamy, caramel-tinged vanilla, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings, leisure and nights out lead, while office and daily wear trail behind. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Orchid, white blossoms and jasmine give a floral opening. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten it, and the base of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and amber dries down creamy with a mild spicy warmth. Nihan Hypnotique and The Fragrance Ruby Love have a close profile.