The Perfume Library

Heeley · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Heeley Blanc Poudre is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around rice powder and cotton flower; it has been discontinued. It opens on blossoms, with rice powder and cotton flower at the heart. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk form the base. The result starts fresh and floral, then settles into a creamy, lightly sweet powder with a woody backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Lingerie and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.

007 for Women

6.5

James Bond 007 · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

James Bond 007 007 for Women is a floral, fruity perfume with a sweet, gourmand and lightly spicy edge, which most voters describe as feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It sits closest to leisure, evening and daily wear, and is also worn for nights out. Black pepper and bergamot open with a bright, spicy lift, softened by rose milk. In the heart, gardenia and jasmine carry the floral side while blackberry adds a fruity sweetness. Cedarwood, white musk and vanilla dry down into a warm, powdery, woody and gourmand base.

London Fog

Brandt · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Brandt London Fog is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the creamy sweetness of milk, honey and vanilla. The top is Earl Grey tea, bergamot and smoky notes; in the heart, lavender, honey and milk give it a soft, gourmand body. The base of white musk, ambergris, vanilla absolute and sandalwood dries down woody and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair share also calling it masculine.

Vanille Santal

Réminiscence · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Réminiscence Vanille Santal is a gourmand fragrance for women that pairs the sweetness of caramel and vanilla with the creamy woodiness of Indian sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices and caramel, the spice taking the edge off the sugar right away. In the heart, cashmere wood and Indian sandalwood build a woody, creamy base. Vanilla weighs heaviest in the dry-down, and white musk carries it to a soft, powdery finish. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, evening and daytime wear, and voters mostly read it as feminine. Réminiscence Tonka and Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte have a close profile.

La Favorite

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier La Favorite is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that leans towards spring and autumn evenings. Ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute and rose form a floral core, with queen-of-the-night adding to it. Vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness, while white musk keeps it clean and light. Fresh and fruity touches stop the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters wear it in autumn and spring, on nights out and in the evening. Most find it feminine, though some read it as modern or classic. Montblanc Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dark Rose

Czech & Speake · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Czech & Speake Dark Rose is a women's fragrance that darkens rose with oud and spice, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Bulgarian rose and saffron, then moves into a heart of patchouli, oud, sandalwood and exotic woods. Liquidambar and white musk soften the base. A floral, sweet core carries spicy, woody, resinous and earthy tones, with a faint animal warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a notable share read it as masculine thanks to its woody build. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Porthole

8.5

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.

Princesses de Malabar

Lubin · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Princesses de Malabar is a creamy, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, peach and jasmine sambac, aimed at women. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot; in the heart, ylang-ylang, peach, magnolia and jasmine sambac give a floral, fruity softness. The base of iris, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and white musk carries it into a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evenings out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine. Memo Paris Marfa and Areej Le Doré Gul Hina have a close profile.

Sand Aoud

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Mancera Sand Aoud is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, built around oud and spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. It opens with blackcurrant liqueur and spices. Saffron, frankincense and rose form the heart. The base leans on oud, vanilla and patchouli, softened by white musk. The accords are woody, spicy and resinous, with a fruity and floral side set over an earthy, smoky ground.

Aoud Forest

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montale Aoud Forest is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a watery, green and lightly spicy character that suits easy daytime wear. Grapefruit and lemon give it a bright citrus feel, while rosemary and ginger add a green, spicy edge. Moroccan rose and oud bring a woody depth, softened by white musk and ambergris, and marine notes round it off with an aquatic freshness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and office and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it works as a unisex fragrance.

Love Affair (Eau de Parfum)

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.

Parfum d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

Kenzo · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Parfum d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It starts with lily-of-the-valley leaf, then moves into a heart of jasmine, hyacinth and peony. Citrus and green accents keep it airy, with a sweet floral note following behind. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle the flowers onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close and light on the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Été 2003 pour Femme and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Lotus have a close profile.

Ultrasense (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Ultrasense Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daytime wear in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, the citrus brightness cut by a spicy edge. In the heart, fir balsam and sage add a green, lightly woody feel, and white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery finish. Aquatic and synthetic touches round out a clean, slightly sweet character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Victorinox Swiss Army Mountain Water and Aramis Adventurer have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum

Kenzo · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral built on rose, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Rose and violet form the floral core, while vanilla and almond push the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Amber and white musk lay a warm, soft base underneath, and powdery notes wrap the whole. The accords also carry spicy and woody touches, but the sweet, powdery side clearly leads. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Serge Lutens Louve and Zara Vanilla Vibration have a close profile.

Mimosa Tanneron

Perris Monte Carlo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Mimosa Tanneron is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Provençal mimosa absolute, with rose and hawthorn behind it. The mimosa leads, green and fresh, and the heart of rose and hawthorn deepens the floral side. Sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel, with a faint spicy tone staying in the background. White musk in the base settles it onto a clean finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Kenzo Poudre Matcha and Harry Lehmann Rose de France have a close profile.

21°7'S 55°32'E - La Réunion

Les Destinations · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E - La Réunion is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spice, resin and wood, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and pink pepper, then Bulgarian rose, cedarwood and sandalwood come forward, with ylang-ylang softening the middle. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean settle the sweetness into a creamy bed, wrapped in white musk. A smoky, resinous edge keeps the gourmand side from turning sugary. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time or the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever and Alexandria Fragrances Vanille Dorée have a close profile.

Pure Extrême (Eau de Parfum)

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.

Brit Sheer

6.5

Burberry · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Brit Sheer is a light women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, lychee and yuzu and softens into peach blossom and pink peony. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Half of the voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. The top notes of mandarin orange, lychee, yuzu and pineapple leaf give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, pink peony, peach blossom and nashi pear add a floral, fruity and lightly sweet touch. White musk and blond woods leave a clean, woody finish. Jo Malone Nashi Blossom and Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Pêcher have a close profile.

Noblige

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot, Provençal lavender and lemon against the powdery softness of iris and vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and slightly green with bergamot, Provençal lavender and lemon. In the heart, ambrette seed, iris, neroli and lavender add a soft, powdery floral note. The base of vanilla, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it, while iris keeps the powdery character going. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is favoured for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out well behind. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it leans neither way. Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart L'Esprit Vert and Carthusia Essence of the Park have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Sun

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Sun is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that leans towards summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds ozonic notes, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, cool start. In the heart, rosemary, cedarwood, coconut water and cypress pull the freshness in a woody direction. The base of vetiver, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss softens it and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend Spirit and Puma Aqua Man have a close profile.

Red Redemption (Eau de Parfum)

Ojar · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Red Redemption Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral and fruity start over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Pink pepper and blood orange make a bright opening. The heart brings patchouli, white amber, vetiver and rose forward, while vanilla, white musk and oakmoss round the base off with a soft sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards night out, leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes are almost evenly split, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Junaid Perfumes Ghuroob and Kilian In the City of Sin have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, green citrus brightness against a sweet, gourmand softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, fresh and green. The heart brings orange blossom, iris and marshmallow, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. Vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and carry it to a soft finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

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