The Perfume Library

Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) is a floral, powdery scent with a soft, creamy feel, made for women. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the top, with musk in the heart. White cedar, black cedar and vetiver form a woody base. The floral and sweet character is softened by powdery, creamy tones, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, while summer is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and gets votes for evening and night out too. It reads feminine. Dita von Teese Vaniteese and Kayali Musk Santal | 34 have a close profile.

For Her Musc Noir

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens on plum and heliotrope and softens into musk and suede. Plum gives the top a fruity sweetness. In the heart, heliotrope and rose bring a powdery floral note, while white cedar and musk set it on a creamy base. Suede in the base leaves a soft, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Close in profile are Christian Louboutin Le Cuir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Legend (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Montblanc · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender and citrus fruits. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Just over half call it masculine, and some find it modern. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with an aquatic and fruity feel. In the heart, white cedar, rose and jasmine pull it toward a woody line. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The Voice The Voice Men Silver and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Good Girl Gone Bad (Perfume)

6.8

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad is a fresh, sweet floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with orange blossom, May rose absolute and osmanthus absolute, and the heart of tuberose, narcissus and jasmine deepens the floral line. White cedar and amber settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a soft powdery, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Emeshel X and Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale have a close profile.

Menthe Fraîche

7.1

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Menthe Fraîche is a green, fresh unisex scent in which mint and citrus set a cool tone from start to finish, suited to light, clean wear in summer and spring. Spearmint, Sicilian bergamot and peppermint open sharp and cool. In the heart, green tea and lotus soften that freshness and add a light floral touch. White cedar and white musk keep the base clean and gently woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine. Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Viking have a close profile.

Lust In Paradise (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Lust In Paradise Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, and lychee and white peony take the heart. A fresh, green floral note meets a sweet, creamy fruit softness. The base of amber, white cedar and musk settles it into something warm and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. The Dua Brand Lustful Paradise and Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise par Reine Paradis have a close profile.

Asian Inspirations

7.7

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Merchant Of Venice Asian Inspirations is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a spicy, resinous and smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, cardamom and bergamot, fresh with a slightly bitter edge. The heart turns spicy and smoky with saffron, black pepper, oud and nutmeg. In the base, Siam benzoin, Java vetiver, white cedar and leather settle it into green, earthy and resinous tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards leisure, business and evening wear. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Odin New York 08 Seylon.

Iris de Nuit

7.3

Heeley

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heeley Iris de Nuit is a unisex fragrance built around Italian iris absolute, violet and carrot seed, with a fresh, green, powdery character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Ambrette and angelica seed open with a spicy, green touch. In the heart, iris and violet bring a powdery softness, while carrot seed gives that floral side a dry, earthy edge. White cedar and ambergris settle into a woody base. Fragonard Belle de Paris and Puig Agua Lavanda Iris have a close profile.

CK In2U for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK In2U for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daily and relaxed wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pomelo leaf, gin fizz and Minneola tangelo, giving a citrus, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, cocoa, shiso leaf and pimento sweeten that freshness and soften it with spice. Vetiver, white cedar and musk settle the dry-down onto a woody base, with an aquatic, synthetic touch running through. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear; it reads masculine and modern to most. Calvin Klein Crave and Hugo Boss Elements Aqua share a close profile.

Radiant Nectar

7.2

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clean Radiant Nectar is a fresh, floral unisex scent that softens its fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it suits easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear nectar and ambrette seed. The heart of carrot seed, orris butter and tobacco flower brings the powdery, creamy side. White cedar, musk and ambroxan leave a clean, slightly synthetic trail at the base. Rosine Rose des Neiges and Prada Candy Kiss have a close profile.

Nina (2006) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Nina Ricci · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Nina is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for daily wear and leisure. It opens on lemon and lime, bright and citrusy. The heart brings candied apple and gardenia, so the floral side turns fruity and sweet. White cedar and musk settle underneath, giving it a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear ahead and business use following. Just over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Nina Ricci Nina Snow Princess Edition and Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir have a close profile.

Sensual Orchid (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

LM Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

LM Parfums Sensual Orchid Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a powdery, creamy texture, leaning towards spring and autumn but easy to wear from day into night. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind, and no single occasion dominates: leisure, daytime, evening and nights out are all close. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Mandarin orange, neroli and almond open fresh and lightly sweet. At the heart, jasmine sambac, heliotrope, orchid and peony build a floral body. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, musk and white cedar soften it into a woody, gourmand warmth. LM Parfums Pure Sensual Orchid and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

Elixir

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Elixir is a floral, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though plenty of voters read it as feminine. It opens with cardamom, eucalyptus and orange blossom absolute, and the heart holds Turkish rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and cinnamon leaf. The base of gaiac wood, red sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense leaves a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky warmth.

Legend Intense

7.4

Montblanc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Intense is a fresh, fruity scent for men that opens on bergamot and pineapple and settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pineapple give a bright citrus start. The heart brings red apple, cardamom and jasmine, so the fruity sweetness meets a floral, spicy touch. Tonka bean, oakmoss and white cedar ground it in a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Alhambra Expose Intense and Armaf Derby Club House Gold have a close profile.

Original Women

7.3

s.Oliver · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

s.Oliver Original Women is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by vanilla and amber, and it leans towards daily wear in spring and autumn. The top notes are bergamot, peach and apple, giving a bright, fruity start. Sea daffodil and rose bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, white cedar and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. La Rive Look of Woman Pastel and Filippo Sorcinelli Rosa Nigra have a close profile.

Milk-

7.4

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Commodity Milk- is a sweet, creamy gourmand that opens on roasted sesame and marshmallow, and it is described as unisex. Roasted sesame and marshmallow lead at the top, then tonka bean and mahogany wood soften them in the heart. White cedar and musk form the base, so the sweet, creamy character rests on a woody floor with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with daytime and leisure wear leading. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Commodity Milk and Commodity Milk+ have a close profile.

Pure White Linen (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Estēe Lauder · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral, lightly aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine, while a fair share call it classic. The top opens with freesia, Italian mandarin orange, green notes, raspberry and an air accord, so the first impression is citrusy, green and airy. Gardenia, rose absolute and red tulip give the heart a floral body. In the base, white heliotrope, patchouli and white cedar settle it onto a soft, powdery, woody footing.

Ouris Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Ouris Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent for women, its sweetness set in a powdery, creamy, gourmand texture. Jasmine and pollen build a floral base, while peach and plum add a soft fruitiness on top. Honey, vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood and white cedar balance it with a creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Orange de Bahia

7.7

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Orange de Bahia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with green mandarin orange and orange. The heart holds fig leaf, rose absolute and coconut milk, so the citrus gives way to a floral, sweet and creamy softness. Amberwood and white cedar finish it on a woody base. Mugler Alien Eau Sublime and Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange have a close profile.

Bois d'Hiver

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver is a unisex woody scent that links the spicy opening of cardamom and pink pepper to white cedar and patchouli, with a fresh, green streak running through it. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall and spring lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share read it as feminine. The top is cardamom and pink pepper, giving a spicy first impression. In the heart, white cedar, cyclamen and heliotrope add a floral, powdery and green layer. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cypriol and musk keeps the woody foundation sweet and soft.

Beast Love

7.0

Montale · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Beast Love is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with pear, Sicilian bergamot and plum and moves toward Turkish rose and black leather. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Voters lean toward fall and spring, and name a night out and leisure time as the occasions that suit it best. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top notes of pear, bergamot and plum give it a fresh, juicy fruit start. In the heart, Turkish rose, white cedar, Haitian vetiver and black leather balance floral against leathery. In the base, vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it, and Brazilian tonka bean softens it. Zara From Zara with Love and Nicheend Kepler-51D have a close profile.

Devil Tender

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Devil Tender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which peach juice, pink grapefruit and rose water lead the way. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though a fair number of voters call it modern or classic. It opens with peach juice and pink grapefruit for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and rose water gives a green, powdery floral character. Suede, sandalwood and white cedar settle into a creamy, slightly leathery, woody base. Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine and Téo Cabanel Early Roses have a close profile.

Rose 4 Reines / Eau des 4 Reines (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence Rose 4 Reines / Eau des 4 Reines Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most see it as feminine, with classic and modern votes split evenly. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot and currant leaf, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, Turkish, Moroccan, Bulgarian and Grasse roses lead. Musk, sandalwood and white cedar in the base settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. L'Occitane en Provence 4 Reines (Eau de Parfum) and Roses et Reines (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.