The Perfume Library

S (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Escada · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Escada S Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters pick spring and summer for S, with fall in second place and winter well behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while night-out use trails. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few have rated them. Most call it feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with plum, wild rose and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness. The heart of almond blossom, rose, lily of the valley and chili adds a trace of spice to the floral core. In the base, sandalwood, mahogany, hazelnut and musk leave it woody, sweet and powdery.

Thé Bergamote / Bergamot Tea

7.3

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Bergamote / Bergamot Tea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green touches and a light woody finish, leaning towards easy everyday wear. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. Voters pick it mostly for daytime, leisure and office wear, with evening a small minority. It has been discontinued. The top opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and cardamom. In the heart, black tea and wild rose soften it with a gentle green edge. The base of gaiac wood, musk and blond woods leaves it clean and lightly woody.

Mini Kiss

6.7

Ulric de Varens

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ulric de Varens Mini Kiss is a fresh, floral and green women's scent with a light powdery edge, suited to easy everyday wear. As a whole it smells clean and flowery: wild rose, water jasmine and lily of the valley build the floral core, musk softens it, and teakwood adds a faint woody dryness at the edge. The green and powdery accords keep it from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it sits neither very close nor very assertive. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out far less common. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Bobbi Brown Almost Bare and Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc.

Juicy Couture Malibu

6.8

Juicy Couture · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juicy Couture Malibu is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, floral side and a light summery feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It opens with tangerine, green apple, watermelon and pink passion fruit for a bright, juicy fruit effect. Toward the heart, jasmine, frangipani and water lily add a soft floral touch. In the base, musk and precious woods close it on a sweet, gentle footing.

Famous Girl

6.7

Mel Merio

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mel Merio Famous Girl is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity sweetness, and it has been discontinued. Pineapple leaf and mandarin orange open it with a bright, juicy lift. Freesia and wild rose carry the floral heart, while patchouli adds a faint spicy, earthy edge. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla leans powdery, woody and softly sweet. Its longevity is rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It reads as a feminine scent. Lalique Nilang and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

East of Eden (2022)

7.3

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pomare's Stolen Perfume East of Eden is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, heliotrope and Californian strawberry, with a floral, fruity side set against an earthy base. It has been discontinued. Californian strawberry and California blackberry give the scent a sweet, fruity brightness. Wild rose and blossoms pull it towards the floral, while heliotrope adds a soft sweetness. Soil, grass, oakmoss and coast redwood set a woody, earthy backdrop beneath the fruit, and opium brings a faintly spicy, resinous weight. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be read with caution. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and suits men and women alike. Tauerville Patch Flash and The Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest have a close profile.

Eau de Iceberg 74 Wild Rose

7.0

Iceberg · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg 74 Wild Rose is a fresh, aquatic scent for women that pairs citrus with soft florals; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with Italian orange, Italian mandarin orange and ginger. The heart turns floral and gentle with grapefruit blossom, wild rose and lily of the valley. The base of cedarwood, ambergris and musk settles into a sweet, creamy finish, with a faintly synthetic edge among its accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its light, fresh character suits everyday wear, and it reads as feminine.

Wild Gold

6.2

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

George Gina & Lucy Wild Gold is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot and pink pepper, with passion fruit adding a juicy, sweet edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. The vote count is small, so this reads as a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It starts bright with citrus and fruit: bergamot, pink pepper, passion fruit and blackcurrant sorbet. In the heart, Mirabelle plum, wild rose, lily of the valley and star jasmine form a sweet floral bouquet. Siam benzoin, sandalwood and amber then settle it into a soft, warm base.

Eglantine

7.5

Fragonard · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Eglantine is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral for women, suited to daytime, work and relaxed leisure wear. It opens with lychee, blackcurrant and Italian mandarin orange, a bright, fruit-led start. In the heart, rose absolute and wild rose lead, with raspberry adding a sweet touch. White amber, white musk and Virginia cedar form a soft, clean base, while the green accord keeps the whole thing crisp. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters mostly place it in daily and business settings, with evening and night out less favoured. Eglantine has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa.

Paris Roses des Vergers

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Vergers is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, green and fruity around a light, rose-led orchard feel. It opens with cyclamen, blackcurrant leaf and cherry blossom, reading fresh, citrusy and green. The heart of pear blossom, rose and wild rose builds a sweet floral core. Sandalwood, musk and cordia close it in the base with a soft, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick daytime, leisure and office wear, while evening and night out are less common. It has been discontinued, and its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois and Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Printemps 2009.

Liquid Cashmere White

6.3

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Liquid Cashmere White is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance that softens a fresh citrus start with vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. The vote count is small, but the profile suggests a gentle scent that stays close to the skin rather than a loud one. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant absolute, fresh and fruity. In the heart, ylang-ylang, osmanthus absolute and wild rose add a soft floral touch. The base of benzoin, musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a sweet, creamy finish. Bond No. 9 West Side and The Body Shop White Musk Blush have a close profile.

Majestic

7.7

Arabian Oud · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Majestic is a unisex oriental that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a sweet, smoky woodiness. The top notes are bergamot and wild rose, followed by hyacinth, balsa wood and davana in the heart. The fresh floral start gradually gives way to frankincense, sandalwood and oud, leaving a spicy, smoky warmth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. The profile suits men and women alike. Xerjoff Zefiro and Arabian Oud Majestic Woody Intense have a close profile.

Brit for Men (After Shave)

6.8

Burberry · 2004

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

After Shave

Burberry Brit for Men (After Shave) is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and spicy with cardamom, ginger and bergamot before settling onto a woody base. The top is cardamom, green mandarin orange, ginger and bergamot, a bright, sharp spice. At the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood and wild rose take over and the spice turns woody. The base of musk, oriental woods and tonka bean softens it, while the synthetic accord stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Burberry Brit for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Avon 015 Attract have a close profile.

Flower Cafe

7.4

Botanicae Expressions

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Botanicae Expressions Flower Cafe is a floral, sweet gourmand with a spicy edge and a creamy warmth, made for anyone, men and women alike. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most of them find the lasting power high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It suits those who like sweet, coffee-led scents without a gender label. It opens with black pepper and clove, which give it a spicy start. At the heart, coffee, wild rose and fig take over, the floral side softened by the gourmand coffee note. The base of musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet finish.

Eaudemoiselle Eau Florale

7.4

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Eau Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a green, lightly fruity feel. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its light, clean character sits closer to daytime wear, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with pear and pink grapefruit, sweet and bright. Wild rose and water jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, blond woods and musk leave a lightly woody, clean finish. Dior Dior Me, Dior Me Not and Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Women have a close profile.

Swarovski Edition (2012)

6.7

Swarovski · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Swarovski Swarovski Edition is a fresh, floral and sweet fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Redcurrant jam and clementine open it on a sweet, fruity note. In the heart, wild rose and gardenia bring out the floral side. Cedar and white musk soften the base, leaving a light impression with a slightly synthetic freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is made for women. Swarovski Swarovski Edition (2014) and Morreale Cosmos have a close profile.

A Rose For The Miss? (Extrait de Parfum)

5.4

One Way Bridge Perfumes · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

One Way Bridge Perfumes A Rose For The Miss? Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around geranium absolute, wild rose and Hawaiian jasmine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine scent. As a whole it reads fresh and floral. Geranium and wild rose carry the floral side, with Hawaiian jasmine softening it. New Zealand flax and moss give a green-leaning base. Sweet and spicy accents stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs alongside.

Mother (Parfum)

6.8

Opus Oils · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Opus Oils Mother is a unisex perfume that pairs fig, wild rose and chocolate in a floral, gourmand style. Those who rated it find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as one whole: the fruity sweetness of fig merges with chocolate for a soft, gourmand feel, while wild rose adds a floral touch. Woody notes and an earthy accord ground the sweetness and keep it from turning syrupy. Isana Feige & Schokolade and Tokyomilk Cherry Bomb No. 5 have a close profile.

Paris Premières Roses 2012

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premières Roses 2012 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around wild rose, violet and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, violet and wild rose, while citrus and green accents keep it light and lively. In the heart, May rose, lily of the valley and peony carry the floral theme, adding a soft fruity, sweet touch. White musk and sandalwood in the base settle it into a calm, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine scent. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses Enchantées and Paris Roses des Bois have a close profile.

Time

7.8

Krizia · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Krizia Time is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a touch of spice and chypre. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions suit it, but the accords point to easy everyday wear. It opens with wild rose, bergamot, hyacinth and neroli in a bright floral bouquet. In the heart, rose leaf and carnation lead, with red pepper adding light spice. The base of vanilla, moss, musk and cashmere wood softens it and settles it on a woody ground. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

The Lover tells of the Rose

7.1

Alkemia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alkemia The Lover tells of the Rose is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that pairs rose with citrus and powdery touches. Wild rose and green notes lead, while lemon vervain and white tea keep the scent light and airy. Patchouli and moss add an earthy depth underneath, and the powdery accord softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. As a unisex fragrance it suits men and women alike. L'Occitane en Provence Mimosa Verveine and Chloé L'Eau de Chloé have a close profile.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Twinkle

6.5

Marc Jacobs · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Twinkle is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweetness, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with raspberry, and the heart brings a soft floral touch from wild rose and violet. In the base, blackcurrant liqueur sweetens the scent and keeps the fruit going. The overall impression is light and bright, a sugary flower with a synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Few people have rated it, so those readings are only approximate. Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger Woman Flower Violet and Chanel Chance Eau Splendide have a close profile.

Cacao Ceremony

7.2

Gather Perfume · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gather Perfume Cacao Ceremony is a women's fragrance built around dark chocolate, vanilla and oud, pairing a sweet side with a smoky one; it has been discontinued. The scent blends floral, gourmand and woody accords. Dark chocolate and vanilla carry the sweetness, while wild rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. Palo Santo, frankincense and oud lay down a resinous, smoky base, and oakmoss with cedar firm it up with an earthy, woody tone. Its sillage is rated good, though that view rests on only a handful of votes. With its spicy, resinous character, it suits those who prefer smoky, weighty scents over purely sweet ones. Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

La Vie d'une Rose

6.5

Frédéric Haldimann · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frédéric Haldimann La Vie d'une Rose is a fresh, floral scent that softens rose with citrus, green and fruity tones, and is presented as a women's perfume. It has been discontinued. The top notes are pineapple, bergamot and pink pepper, so it opens fruity and citrusy with a light spicy edge. In the heart, wild rose, pink rose and raspberry lead, rounding the florals with a sweet fruit touch. The base holds sandalwood, peach, iris and jasmine, and the scent dries down woody and powdery. Green and synthetic accents keep the rose light rather than heavy. Its profile is close to Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham and Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum.