The Perfume Library

English Pear & Freesia (Cologne)

7.2

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia (Cologne) is a fresh, fruity unisex cologne built around Williams pear and white freesia. The juicy sweetness of the pear is softened by the floral lightness of white freesia, with a green freshness running throughout. Amber, patchouli and woods sit underneath as a warm, woody base that stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a quiet scent that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

The Wedding Silk Santal | 36

8.0

Kayali · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, suited to spring and autumn days and to evenings out. It opens with white freesia, blackcurrant and champagne, light and bright. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and orange blossom are softened by the sweetness of nectarine and praliné. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, and name nights out and evenings most often, though daily wear is not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Lattafa Yara Elixir and Orientica Ishraq have a close profile.

Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle

7.8

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mauboussin Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built on praliné, rose and white freesia, made for women. It opens with praliné, which brings a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, rose and white freesia add a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. The fresh accord keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily wear, leisure and the office; most see it as a feminine scent. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz have a close profile.

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.

Ofrésia

6.8

Diptyque · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Ofrésia is a fresh, green, floral unisex fragrance built on carnation and white freesia, lightly spiced with black pepper and gaiac wood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. It reads mostly feminine, though some call it classic or modern. As a whole it smells fresh, green and floral. Carnation and white freesia bring a sweet, creamy softness, black pepper adds a dry touch of spice, and gaiac wood gives a woody base.

Amaranthine (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine Eau de Parfum is a powdery, spicy women's fragrance that links the freshness of green tea and white freesia to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling into soft vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. It opens light, green and spicy with green tea, cardamom absolute, white freesia and coriander seed. The heart turns floral, with clove, rose, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and condensed milk sweeten it and pull it toward a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto have a close profile.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2014

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2014 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions that lead are leisure, daily wear and sport. Votes split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with melon, lime, grapefruit and lemon. The heart holds cypress, white freesia and tequila, and in the dry-down sugar, cedar and coconut water soften it and add a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and green, with the fruity and sweet sides staying in the background.

Green Garden

7.5

Birkholz

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Green Garden is a fresh, green floral made for spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life, leisure and the office. The top opens with English rose and bamboo, where the fresh and green accords lead. In the heart, jasmine, white freesia and rose carry the floral character. The base of musk, sandalwood and white amber sweetens it and closes on a soft, woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions. Though it is unisex, half of the voters find it feminine. Christian Louboutin Loubikiss and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Stella (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Tocca · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Stella Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet and woody softness and a clearly feminine character. It opens with blood orange, bitter orange and aquatic notes for a bright start. Lily, white freesia and moth orchid bring the floral heart forward. Sandalwood and musk settle it into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings and office wear not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Mitsio Vanille

7.8

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Sœurs de Noé Mitsio Vanille is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that pairs vanilla and vanilla orchid with the floral brightness of lilac and white freesia. It opens light and floral with bergamot, ambrette and white freesia. At the heart, lilac and vanilla orchid take over and the scent softens into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of driftwood, musk and vanilla sets down a woody, powdery floor, while the spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for leisure and business settings. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Muse Poudrée have a close profile.

Pur Blanca (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Avon · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Avon Pur Blanca Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with ylang-ylang, white freesia and water mint, then moves into rose, peony and water lily. The opening is led by ylang-ylang and white freesia, with water mint adding a cool edge. In the heart, rose, peony and water lily carry an aquatic lightness. The base of musk, heliotrope and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy softness, with a synthetic accord staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern, and voters rate its value for money highly.

In White

6.5

Jesus del Pozo · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jesus del Pozo In White is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lemon blossom, bergamot and orchid, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business use leading, and most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top of lemon blossom, bergamot and bamboo leaf gives a bright citrus start. The heart of orchid, white freesia, magnolia and orange blossom carries the floral character, softened by almond blossom and Egyptian jasmine. Musk and Florentine iris in the base leave a sweet, powdery finish, with a light fruity touch. Lancaster Aquasun and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Arctic Jade

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Agonist Arctic Jade is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, Brazilian orange and white freesia through raspberry and jasmine to a vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. It opens with fruity cranberry and orange softened by white freesia. The heart of raspberry, jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and white cedar is floral with a light woody frame. In the base, patchouli, ambrette, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. An aquatic, synthetic sheen runs throughout.

Touch Of Seduction

6.1

Christina Aguilera · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Christina Aguilera Touch Of Seduction opens on raspberry, lychee and white freesia and settles into vanilla and musk, a fresh, fruity-floral gourmand made for women. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters find it feminine. The top is fresh and fruity with raspberry, lychee and white freesia. In the heart, candied rose, iris and honeysuckle turn the floral side powdery and sweet. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk softens it and dries down warm and gourmand. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck (Eau de Parfum) and Escada Absolutely Me have a close profile.

Effusion Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Iceberg · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Effusion Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly aquatic men's scent that opens with black pepper, aniseed and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak; most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with the spice of black pepper and aniseed alongside the brightness of grapefruit, lime and apple. In the heart, white freesia, rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base rests on liquorice, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and musk, which give it a woody footing. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

5th Avenue Nights

6.6

Elizabeth Arden · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Nights is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits both daytime and evening; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily, leisure, business and evening wear are all favoured about equally. It opens fresh and floral with white rose, mandarin orange, bergamot and white freesia. The heart brings jasmine, heliotrope and lily of the valley, adding a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, vanilla, musk and white chocolate turn it gourmand and sweet, while woody notes give it some depth. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Tom Ford Metallique.

Hufflepuff

8.2

House of Sillage · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Hufflepuff is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut cream, peach and vanilla, with citrus, floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with coconut cream, peach and Italian lemon, a fresh but soft start. In the heart, white freesia, jasmine sambac and gardenia lay down a floral layer. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar, leaving the scent sweet and creamy.

Peach Skin

7.8

Phlur · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Phlur Peach Skin is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around peach skin, bellini and plum. It opens with bergamot, bellini, peach skin and plum, a fruity brightness. At the heart, white freesia, vanilla orchid and jasmine nectar add a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber and coconut caramel pulls it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, so it suits lighter, everyday wear. Xerjoff Torino24 and Zara Hibiscus / Zara Bloom 03 - Hibiscus have a close profile.

Summer Day

7.0

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Summer Day is a fresh, fruity-floral women's scent that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, neroli and blackcurrant, a juicy citrus brightness. In the heart, nectarine, rose, white freesia and galbanum set the floral side against a green edge. The base of coconut water, vanilla and heliotrope sweetens it slightly and settles into a creamy softness, with aquatic and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, and a smaller share picks spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Sospiro Dolce Melodia and Clean Endless Summer have a close profile.

Silences Purple

7.6

Jacomo · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo Silences Purple is a women's fragrance that sets bright blood orange and mandarin over jasmine and tiaré, resting on amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. It opens with frangipani, white freesia and citrus, a fruity freshness. The heart of jasmine, tiaré and carnation turns floral with a touch of spice. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and amber settle into a woody, sweet, oriental warmth. Widian Liwa and Chanel Allure Sensuelle have a close profile.

Believing

7.1

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phuong Dang Believing is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which citrus brightness meets marine notes over a soft woody base. It opens with bergamot, lemon, yuzu and grapefruit, pulled toward green by water hyacinth and herbaceous notes. The heart is floral and airy, with marine notes, Turkish rose, jasmine and lilac. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk settle it into a smooth, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and summer, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Tom Ford Azure Lime have a close profile.

Truly Pink

7.7

Vera Wang · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Vera Wang Truly Pink is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with lychee blossom, white freesia and blackcurrant, which give a light, fruity-green freshness. Peony brings the floral heart forward, and iris and violet settle the base into something soft and powdery. Aquatic and sweet touches keep it airy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the leading occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica and Laura Biagiotti Laura have a close profile.

Beautiful Grace

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Betty Barclay Beautiful Grace is a women's fragrance that pairs a fruity-floral heart with a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. White peach, blackcurrant and yellow plum open with juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, tiaré, white freesia and praliné bring the florals together with a soft gourmand touch. Vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settle the dry-down on a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and daily wear, nights out and the office all draw similar support.