The Perfume Library

Minuit à New York

7.6

Gloria Vanderbilt · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gloria Vanderbilt Minuit à New York is a powdery, creamy floral led by jasmine, tuberose and gardenia, suited to anyone who likes a soft, sweet and distinctly feminine scent. Jasmine, tuberose and gardenia build a full, creamy white-floral core. Violet and white lily add a powdery softness, while sandalwood and suede leave a woody warmth underneath. Fruity and sweet accents sit lightly over the flowers. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued, and it shares a close profile with Zadig & Voltaire This Is Love! pour Elle and Juliette Has A Gun MMMM...

Lys Fume

7.7

Tom Ford · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Lys Fume is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn and suits evenings and nights out. It opens with pink pepper, nutmeg, turmeric and mandarin orange, giving a spicy freshness. In the heart, white lily, ylang-ylang and Paraguayan rum sweeten the floral side. The base of oak wood, styrax, Bourbon vanilla absolute and labdanum dries down woody, resinous and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Though unisex, about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Olibere Paradis Lointains and Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus have a close profile.

Joop! Muse

7.0

Joop! · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Joop! Muse is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its powdery, fruity character still suits daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business settings. It reads clearly feminine. The top opens with champagne and Cointreau, light, fruity and sweet. White lily gives the heart a soft floral touch. Heliotrope and white musk settle the base into a powdery, woody warmth.

Al Kimiya'

7.9

Royal Crown · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Royal Crown Al Kimiya' is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of rose and honey on a resinous, woody base, giving it a warm, powdery, oriental feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh and floral with peach blossom absolute, Taif rose, carnation and white lily. In the heart, honey, Bulgarian rose absolute and jasmine absolute soften the sweetness. The base of myrrh, Burmese oud, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood dries down resinous and woody. Memo Paris Granada and Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Adone

7.6

Agatho · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatho Adone is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and green character against a floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, while winter barely gets a look. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant and pink pepper, a lively, fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings white lily, jasmine and damask rose for a soft floral body. In the base, precious woods, ambroxan and white musk settle it onto a clean, woody footing.

21 | Twenty-One

6.2

Valjues · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Valjues 21 | Twenty-One is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on aldehydes and white lily. Aldehydes give a bright, clean start. The heart holds ISO-E-Super and white lily, and the base is made of aquatic notes and amber. A light sweetness, some woodiness and a soft powdery feel sit around the fresh, watery core, with a faintly synthetic edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine. Commodity Paper and La Rive Elixir have a close profile.

Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie

7.5

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute. It wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Half of those voting on character call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. The notes blend into one whole rather than unfolding in stages. Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute form a floral core, freshened by lily of the valley and white lily. Cedarwood and white musk add a woody, powdery, creamy softness, with a sweet and lightly spicy edge. Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM and M8 Moods Puro have a close profile.

Les Merveilles - Soussanne

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Les Merveilles - Soussanne is a floral, sweet and oriental women's perfume with spicy and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Tuberose, rose and white lily form the floral core, while citrus notes add a light fruity lift. Saffron brings spice, and amber with crystal musk gives a warm, powdery base. Gourmand notes soften and round off the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and most voters find it feminine. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and Aramis Tuscany per Donna (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

3 Rosa

6.6

L'Erbolario · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario 3 Rosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Close to half of voters call it feminine. It opens with Russian coriander, angelica and Peruvian red pepper, a fresh, lightly spicy start softened by a dew drop. Rosa centifolia leads the heart, with jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and white lily adding to the floral body. The base of Virginia cedar, ambergris and moss dries down woody and powdery.

Lucky Liquid

7.4

Maddox and Mills · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maddox and Mills Lucky Liquid is a masculine-leaning scent for autumn and winter, built on a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It suits leisure, work and daily wear best, with some votes for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Miro Cabal pour Homme and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens cool, aromatic and spicy with mugwort, bergamot, lavender, coriander and cardamom. In the heart, cinnamon, orange blossom and white lily add a floral sweetness. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, musk, ambergris and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous warmth.

Aroon Sawat

7.4

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Aroon Sawat is a unisex scent that sets the fruity freshness of mango, honey pomelo and mandarin orange against tuberose and rose; it has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead the profile: bergamot, passion fruit and gandaria give it a fresh, lightly sweet feel. Gardenia, orange blossom and white lily turn it floral. Amber, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh add a woody, resinous warmth, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit fairly close, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Barénia Pleine Fleur

7.8

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Barénia Pleine Fleur is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by green and fruity touches. The scent reads as a whole: white lily and orange blossom form the floral core, while miracle berry adds a fruity, sweet note. The chypre accord and patchouli sit beneath as a woody, lightly spicy base, and the green side keeps it fresh rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, split between classic and modern. Infiniment Coty Paris Aristo Chypre and Le Parfum de Thérèse have a close profile.

Black Datura

7.1

Miller Harris · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Black Datura is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura and moves into myrrh, incense and amber. The top pairs pink pepper with ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura for a creamy floral opening. In the heart, myrrh, incense, Peru balsam and labdanum turn it sweet and smoky. The base of musk, amber and Haitian vetiver settles into a soft, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Crying of Evil and Al Haramain Oudh 36 have a close profile.

Violette-Menthe

6.8

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Charles Brosseau Violette-Menthe is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs mint with Parma violet. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall following, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with business a smaller share. Voters read it clearly as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, mint, bergamot and honeydew melon, bringing coolness and fruit. At the heart, Parma violet, jasmine, rose and peony build a green floral core. In the base, caramel, vanilla and musk soften it into something powdery and sweet. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Jovoy Quand? have a close profile.

Kira Kira / きら きら

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Kira Kira / きら きら is a fresh, floral unisex scent with clear green and fruity sides. Green apple and nashi pear bring the fruity brightness, and mint adds to the cool feel. Lily of the valley and white lily make up the floral side, while sandalwood, musk and ambroxan give it a woody, synthetic base throughout. Sake and a solar note also sit in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call its character modern. Crabtree & Evelyn Lily and Simimi Mémoire d'Anna have a close profile.

Flora Femina (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Birkholz

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Flora Femina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent that leans towards spring and summer, for the office and relaxed days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daytime and office wear come out ahead of evening use. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens fresh with mandarin orange and water lily. In the heart, stephanotis, rose and white lily build a floral base, while blackcurrant and apricot add a soft, sweet fruitiness. Musk and amber close it in the base, leaving a creamy, warm finish.

Ombre Bleue

7.2

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Bleue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits leisure hours and the office, from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter plays a smaller part. It opens with carnation and orange blossom. The heart gathers jasmine, lily of the valley, white lily and May rose. In the base, honey, styrax and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Its profile is close to Boucheron Place Vendôme and Bvlgari Blv II.

Lily of the Valley

7.3

Woods of Windsor · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Woods of Windsor Lily of the Valley is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lemon, white lily and lily of the valley, best suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens with the citrus brightness of lemon and orange, joined by the green, floral lift of white lily and mimosa leaf. The heart of geranium, hawthorn and lily of the valley keeps the floral line going, and a base of musk and sandalwood settles it into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic.

My Place or Yours Gina

7.0

Benefit · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Benefit My Place or Yours Gina is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot through a peony and raspberry floral heart to a vanilla base; it has been discontinued. The top is mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot: bright citrus with a light spicy edge. The heart brings peony, white lily and raspberry, turning the scent floral and fruity-sweet. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla close it with a warm, woody sweetness. 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 further behind.

Sugar

7.3

Fresh · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fresh Sugar is a fresh women's fragrance for spring and summer days, where citrus and flowers soften into a vanilla sweetness. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without being heavy. The vote counts for these two are small, so treat them as a rough guide. It reads feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus start. At the heart, heliotrope, petitgrain and white lily add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. The base of vanilla, caramel and marjoram turns sweeter and gourmand, though the green, fresh feel never fully fades. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales and Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow have a close profile.

Malaga

7.0

Morph

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Morph Malaga is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness, leaning towards spring, fall and relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following too. It is most often linked to leisure time and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, but it is classed as unisex. It opens with lemon, orange, freesia, cyclamen and violet leaf, fresh and fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley, heliotrope, jasmine and white lily bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a woody, powdery finish.

Basalt

6.4

Helène d'Arcy · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Helène d'Arcy Basalt is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity core against a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daytime and office wear, less for evening or nights out. It opens with green leaves, apple and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. White lily, jasmine and ylang-ylang fill the heart with a floral weight. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood, white musk and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, woody warmth.

White Peacock Lily

6.9

D.S. & Durga · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga White Peacock Lily is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance in which citrus and green notes gather around a powdery lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with oleander, cabreuva and grapefruit, a cool, green and citrusy start. The heart brings white lily, violet and Egyptian jasmine forward, giving a floral, powdery face. In the base, vanilla, mist note and ambrette seed soften it, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and night-out wear, with daily and evening use close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to Guerlain Promenade des Anglais and Pierre de Velay No. 16.

Rosa

7.5

Blumarine · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Blumarine Rosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with green and fruity touches softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, and a light, easygoing character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It suits daily wear and the office best, and sits easily in leisure hours too. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, sesame and bergamot, a bright start. The heart brings white lily, tuberose and rose together as a floral core. Vanilla, patchouli and musk close it in the base with a soft, creamy sweetness.