The Perfume Library

357 perfumes

No. 23 Magnolia & Pink Pepper

Rituals · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rituals No. 23 Magnolia & Pink Pepper is a fresh, floral women's perfume led by magnolia and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: magnolia and white lily build the floral body, violet softens it, and musk adds a sweetish, powdery touch. Pink pepper brings a light spicy warmth that keeps the flowers from turning heavy. Of the accords, fresh and floral come first, while the sweet and spicy sides stay in the background. Jil Sander Style Summer and Prince Matchabelli New Musk for Women have a close profile.

Earthtones #2: Desert Wind

6.9

Neil Morris Fragrances

Fresh · Floral · Green

Neil Morris Fragrances Earthtones #2: Desert Wind is a fresh, green floral with a spicy, woody and earthy edge, unisex in character. It opens with aldehydes and black pepper, then moves into a floral, powdery heart of helional, bay rum, hydrangea and white lily. The base of ambergris, cedar, dry woods and white amber settles it onto a dry, woody ground, and a clean, synthetic feel runs throughout. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters scoring it high, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, there is nothing firm to say about when to wear it; its fresh but crisp build reads comfortably on men and women alike.

Weekend Feelings

6.3

Betty Barclay · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay Weekend Feelings is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of freesia, watermelon and bergamot with a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and white lily; it has been discontinued. The top is light and fruity, with freesia, watermelon and bergamot. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and white lily bring out the floral side, and the scent turns softly powdery. The base adds sweetness through vanilla and a woody footing through sandalwood. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Perfumes with a close profile include Valentino Rock 'n Rose Couture and Hugo Boss Boss Orange (Eau de Toilette).

Quand Vient l'Été (2005)

8.7

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été is a women's fragrance from 2005 that pairs the freshness of citrus and mint with a floral, lightly powdery body; it has been discontinued. Voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, with business and leisure taking smaller shares. Despite the summery name, the votes make it more of an evening scent. There are not enough ratings to say how long it lasts or how far it carries. It opens fresh with mint, rose and citrus fruits. The heart turns softly floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and white lily. In the base, carnation, vanilla, straw and iris bring sweetness, spice, powder and a faintly earthy edge.

Loveliness Sensuelle

7.5

Real Time

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Real Time Loveliness Sensuelle is a floral, sweet perfume for women, set on a woody, earthy base. The top opens cool and green with violet leaf, white lily and green notes. In the heart, lilac, rose, jasmine and white peony carry the floral side, while pink pepper and karo karounde add a touch of spice and sweetness. Patchouli and sandalwood settle the base into a woody, earthy footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine scent and suits those who want something light and floral. Estēe Lauder Pleasures and Body Fantasies Japanese Cherry Blossom have a close profile.

Fleur de Cabotine

7.2

Grès · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Fleur de Cabotine is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a green, fruity side; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, reseda and mock-orange, a bright citrus start with a green floral freshness. In the heart, white lily, orchid, cactus blossom and peony build the floral character. The base of musk, heliotrope and nectarine softens it and leaves a sweet, fruity warmth. Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again have a close note and accord profile.