The Perfume Library

Fleurs d'oranger

7.5

Serge Lutens · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Serge Lutens Fleurs d'oranger is a fresh, floral scent that sets orange blossom beside white rose and Egyptian jasmine, with a sweet, lightly spicy edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. It is worn for leisure and daily use as readily as for evenings out. Most votes call it feminine, though it is described as unisex. Three floral notes, orange blossom, white rose and Egyptian jasmine, carry the whole composition. Citrus and fresh accents brighten the flowers, while fruity and sweet tones soften them and a spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Harry Lehmann Neroli and Benchaâbane Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Pure eVe - Just Pure / Pure Virgin

7.7

The Different Company · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The Different Company Pure eVe - Just Pure / Pure Virgin is a sweet, powdery floral with a creamy, lightly gourmand softness, described as unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters spread across all four seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. Aldehydes open it. In the heart, mimosa, flax blossom and white rose form a floral centre. In the base, calisson, musk and cedarwood sweeten it and set it on a woody footing, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Snowy Owl

7.0

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Snowy Owl is a cool, green and powdery unisex fragrance that leans towards spring, autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn, while summer comes well behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The opening brings mint, lily of the valley, coconut and snow, and the heart turns green and floral with galbanum, frankincense and iris. In the base, cedar, oakmoss, civet and vanilla give it an earthy, faintly animal and soft finish.

Suave Petals

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Merchant Of Venice Suave Petals is a feminine fragrance that opens with a fruity freshness and settles into a powdery, creamy floral bouquet. Suave Petals lasts well and projects well. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and more than half of voters call its character feminine. The top notes of apple, bergamot and pineapple give it a bright fruit freshness. In the heart, white rose, tuberose and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and vanilla finishes it with a creamy, sweet warmth.

Power Self

6.8

Initio · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Initio Power Self is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. White rose, osmanthus and magnolia form the floral heart, and white blossoms round it out with a creamy fullness. A fruity, sweet tone leads, while black pepper adds a light lift. Musk, ambrox and cedarwood gather these flowers on a powdery, clean and slightly synthetic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique is a women's fragrance that sets the coolness of coriander and bergamot against the warmth of patchouli, white rose and vanilla. It opens with coriander and bergamot, citrusy, spicy and fresh. In the heart, patchouli and white rose build a floral, green balance; as it dries down, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evening or night out. Most voters read it as feminine.

IV-I Lost Alice

7.8

Masque · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque IV-I Lost Alice is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and woody feel, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and ambrette seed. The heart turns powdery and floral with black tea, orris concrete and white rose, while carrot adds an unusual softness. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of milk and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build suits men too. Molinard Secret Sucré and Emir Delicieuse have a close profile.

White Heaven Beach

6.5

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Glamfume White Heaven Beach is a women's perfume that opens with bright blackcurrant, lemon and lychee, moves through orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a powdery, vanilla-rich base. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant and lychee bring sweetness while lemon keeps it light. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and iris form a soft floral layer. The base of bourbon vanilla, white musk and sandalwood turns it creamy, powdery and gently gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also at the office. Voters read it as feminine first, though a good share also call it modern.

Al Rayhan

8.2

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar Collection Al Rayhan is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy and sweet floral body, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it feminine, though modern and masculine each get a fair share. It opens on citrus zest, mango and white blossoms; the heart turns to white rose, jasmine, violet and tangerine, with praliné adding sweetness. White musk, powder and lokum settle it into a soft, creamy base.

Musk (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Etro

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Musk Eau de Toilette is a light unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start on a powdery, woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office rather than evenings or nights out. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters see it as slightly more feminine than masculine, though the split is narrow. Vervain, grapefruit and bergamot open it bright and clean. In the heart, gaiac wood, cedarwood, white rose and sandalwood add a soft woody, floral layer. It dries down to musk and Indian sandalwood, calm and powdery. The House of Oud The Time and Atelier Vesper Elea have a close profile.

Chloé Rose Tangerine

7.5

Chloé · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Rose Tangerine is a fresh, citrusy and floral perfume built on mandarin orange and white rose, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, white rose and blackcurrant absolute add a floral, fruity sweetness with a green edge. The base of white amber and cedarwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XIV: Melagrana and Chabaud Vert d'Eau have a close profile.

Golden Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

DKNY · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with orange blossom, mirabelle plum and Golden Delicious apple, fresh and fruity. The heart of white rose, vanilla orchid, lily of the valley and Casablanca lily turns floral and lightly sweet. Teakwood, musk and sandalwood leave a woody base.

Giardino di Boboli Limited Edition

8.1

Roberto Ugolini · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance that suits easy daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant, bright and fruity, with mint adding coolness. In the heart, fig leaf, sage and geranium keep the green side going, while white rose and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. Cedarwood, musk and white woods dry it down to a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. It leans slightly masculine but reads modern. Molinard Thé Basilic and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

In the Mood for Love

7.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love is a powdery, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which white rose and magnolia are freshened by bitter orange; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter picked less often. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, while evening and nights out are less common. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The scent runs as a single whole rather than in stages. The citrusy brightness of bitter orange meets the floral, powdery softness of white rose and magnolia. Amber and woody notes sweeten the picture slightly and support it from behind, with a fruity touch running through.

Diamonds and Emeralds (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Elizabeth Taylor · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Toilette is a floral, green-leaning women's scent built around gardenia, white rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top opens with gardenia, water lily and white rose, softened by green and fruity tones. Jasmine, carnation and lily of the valley lead the heart, with a spicy edge. The base of patchouli, amber and vanilla sweetens it and dries down woody, oriental, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though daily and business use also get votes. It reads feminine and classic. Laura Biagiotti Roma and Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls have a close profile.

Siberian Rose

7.4

Fragrance Du Bois · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fragrance Du Bois Siberian Rose is a fresh, floral and spicy unisex scent in which pink pepper, tuberose and white rose lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a close third and summer well behind. It gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh, spicy and slightly fruity with pink pepper, juniper, cinnamon and pear. The heart turns floral and creamy with leather, tuberose, white rose and ylang-ylang. The base of musk, amber and patchouli leaves a sweet, oriental warmth.

Donna

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Donna is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. It opens with Sicilian lemon, apple and bluebell, with cedar among the top notes. In the heart, white rose, hyacinth and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while bamboo keeps the green, aquatic feel going. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber settles into a lightly sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Forget Me Not.

Mayar / ميار (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Mayar / ميار Eau de Parfum opens with violet leaf, raspberry and lychee, then moves into a floral heart of white rose, jasmine and peony; it is made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The top of violet leaf, raspberry and lychee gives a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. White rose, jasmine and peony carry the floral heart. Musk and vanilla in the base soften it and add sweetness. Moschino Pink Bouquet and Afnan Perfumes Mystique Bouquet have a close profile.

Light Blue Sun

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Italian lemon, coconut water and Granny Smith apple open juicy, fruity and bright, with ozonic notes keeping it airy. In the heart, frangipani, white rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base sweetens the scent with Bourbon vanilla for a creamy warmth, while cedarwood and white musk lend it a little structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer, followed by spring. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Just over half of voters find it feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Love is Love and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Ottoman Empire III

8.2

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire III is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent built around rose, oud and saffron, and it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose alongside jasmine and frangipani, while pepper and cardamom add spice to the floral start. The heart brings vetiver, saffron, Indian oud and nutmeg forward; in the base, myrrh, sandalwood and oakmoss close it out with a resinous, smoky, creamy warmth. Oriental and animal tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is linked mostly to nights out and evenings. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though many also call it feminine or classic. Ottoman Empire and Ottoman Empire IV have a close profile.

Douceur de Vanille

7.2

Les Néréides

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Néréides Douceur de Vanille is a floral, gourmand vanilla scent, sweet, powdery and lightly spiced, made for women. It opens with white rose and star anise: the rose gives a soft floral note, the anise a thin thread of spice. In the heart, cocoa and almond bring a sweet, edible warmth. It settles on Bourbon vanilla and white musk, which turn it creamy and powdery. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and most voters find it feminine. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Frangipanier and M. Micallef Vanille Sambag have a close profile.

Black Pearls (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Elizabeth Taylor · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It sits close to evening and night-out wear, and works for leisure too. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot and gardenia, while water lily, white rose and lotus give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, musk, sandalwood and amber leave a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. The fruity-floral sweetness runs through a powdery texture from start to finish.

20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary

7.4

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef 20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary is a feminine scent that opens with citrusy, floral freshness and settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Most voters read it as feminine. It leans towards spring and summer, with fall close behind, and suits leisure and daily wear best, though business and evening votes are there too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Bergamot, white rose and nutmeg lead, while orange blossom, jasmine and davana form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and white musk sweeten it into something creamy and powdery, with patchouli adding a woody depth. Zara Sublime Epoque and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.