The Perfume Library

D&G Feminine

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana D&G Feminine is a fresh, floral women's scent with a soft vanilla finish, best suited to everyday wear in spring and fall; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn easily by day and at the office. Its character reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. It opens with a bright fruity freshness from tangerine and yuzu. The heart leans on cyclamen, water lily, lily and green pear, with ozone lightening the flowers. The base of cashmere wood, sandalwood, musk and vanilla closes it on a powdery, creamy sweetness.

Soleil

7.2

Fragonard · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Soleil is a fresh, floral scent built around orange blossom, jasmine and freesia, with a lightly powdery feel aimed at women. The top holds orange blossom, jasmine and freesia, and the heart carries on the floral line with lily, rose and wisteria. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber softens it into a creamy, woody warmth. Green and sweet touches run through it, balanced by a hint of spice. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Yves Rocher Vie privée and Cacharel Noa 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.

Extravagance d'Amarige (1998)

7.7

Givenchy · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Extravagance d'Amarige opens with violet, pink pepper and citrus blossom, a fresh, floral women's scent that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes pair violet and pink pepper with citrus blossom, giving a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, woodland strawberry, orange blossom water and jasmine sweeten it, while wisteria softens the floral side. Cedarwood, sandalwood and iris form a woody, slightly powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic. Clinique Calyx and Gucci Envy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eternity Summer 2013

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2013 is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance softened by a light floral sweetness, made for warm weather; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, calone and bergamot, then moves into wisteria, cotton flower and osmanthus. Musk, white amber and sandalwood settle underneath. Beside the fresh, floral character there is a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Floris Cherry Blossom and Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty have a close profile.

Sceptre

7.8

Thameen · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Thameen Sceptre is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, setting a floral and fruity side on a resinous amber base. It opens with Brazilian pink pepper, coriander and Madagascan clove for a spicy first impression. In the heart, wisteria, African ylang-ylang and peach bring a soft floral and fruity sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody weight. Myrrh, benzoin and amber close it with a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Kate Walsh Boyfriend and Soul of Makeen Orontes have a close profile.

Roboris

7.1

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Roboris is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a woody, powdery base, and it sits closest to easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third; winter gets few votes. Leisure, business and daytime lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so the scent doesn't lean to one side. It opens with violet leaf, wisteria and rhubarb, which give it a fresh, green lift. Cactus blossom and jasmine carry the floral heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood lay down a woody base. Tonka bean and ambergris sweeten and soften that base slightly.

Ame Torturée

7.8

Ikiryō · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ikiryō Ame Torturée is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings that pairs a floral side with resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: amber, benzoin and vanilla build a sweet base, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge. Neroli and wisteria bring a soft floral touch, coriander adds spice, and Clearwood™ and woody notes keep it dry and woody underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Ikiryō Everywhen and Then Again and Giardini di Toscana Christos have a close profile.

Ripe

7.3

Henry Rose · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Henry Rose Ripe is a fresh, fruity-floral unisex scent built around watermelon sorbet, lychee and peony. The top pairs watermelon sorbet and lychee with green leaves, while cardamom and black pepper add a light edge to the sweetness. In the heart, peony, wisteria, rose water and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, soft woods and musk settles it on a gentle woody, powdery footing, with the aquatic and sweet accords keeping the air fresh. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is mostly noticed by those near you. Its light, fresh character suits everyday wear. Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty and Engelsrufer Heaven have a similar profile.

Azzaro 9 (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Azzaro · 1984

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro 9 Eau de Toilette by Azzaro is a floral, green and powdery chypre-leaning scent for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. It opens with mandarin orange, aldehydes, bergamot and pineapple, a bright, fruity start. The heart is dominated by white florals such as rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle it into a powdery, sweet chypre.

Pure Black

7.5

Sergio Tacchini · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Sergio Tacchini Pure Black is a fresh, green and powdery fougère for men, at home in spring and autumn and in daily, office or leisure wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Votes gather around spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing slightly. It is picked more for daytime and the office than for nights out. It opens with tarragon, rosemary, lavender, vermouth and absinth, an herbal, spicy freshness. In the heart, wisteria, vetiver and sandalwood build a soft woody base. The dry-down of lichen, oak, tonka bean, ambergris and white musk sweetens it slightly and ends on a powdery warmth.

Matsu

7.5

Masakï Matsushïma · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Matsu is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with rose, pink pepper, peach and green notes, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, wisteria, lilac and star jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of almond, white musk and sandalwood softens it into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine is the leading character vote. Histoires de Parfums Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 and Versace Crystal Emerald have a close profile.

Wisteria & Lavender

7.6

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Wisteria & Lavender is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and for daily wear, the office and leisure time; winter is rarely chosen. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. True lavender comes first. Heliotrope and wisteria form the heart, and white musk settles underneath as a soft base. A sweet, powdery and lightly spicy tone sits alongside the fresh, floral core. Chloé Love, Chloé and Ikiryō The Wisteria Maiden have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 24

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 24 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against a sweet, floral heart of May rose, raspberry and almond. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and the sweet, spicy, resinous build stays noticeable through the day. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with lemon and bergamot in a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, May rose, wisteria, raspberry and almond form a floral, fruity sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, resinous warmth of musk, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean, with pepper and cumin adding a spicy edge.

Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Femme

7.0

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Femme is a floral, sweet gourmand that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with mandora, bitter almond and bergamot, and the almond brings the sweetness in right away. In the heart, rose absolute, patchouli and wisteria build a floral base, with the patchouli adding a woody weight. The base of tonka bean absolute, Bourbon vanilla absolute and amaretto coffee dries down creamy, spicy and warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is a feminine perfume, and Rabanne Lady Million Privé and Rabanne 1 Million Privé have a close profile.

Femina

6.6

Alberta Ferretti · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alberta Ferretti Femina is a feminine scent that joins a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bitter orange to a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, then leisure and business settings. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it classic. The top opens fresh and lightly fruity with mandarin orange, bitter orange, watermelon and tagetes. The heart turns floral and green with jasmine, gardenia, mimosa, wisteria and violet leaf. Musk, sandalwood, clove and vetiver leave a sweet, woody, slightly spicy finish. Calvin Klein Escape and Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth have a close profile.

L'Eau de Toilette

6.9

Carven · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carven L'Eau de Toilette opens with Italian lemon, orange and peony in a fresh, floral scent that suits women and leans light. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. The top is lemon, orange, sweet pea and peony, with citrus and green accords leading at first. Hyacinth, wisteria and freesia then bring a soft floral heart. White musk and sandalwood settle underneath, leaving a powdery, creamy and slightly woody base. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premières Roses 2016 and Grès Mythos have a close profile.

Stash Unspoken

7.3

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sarah Jessica Parker Stash Unspoken is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. It opens with pink pepper and quince, a fruity freshness with a light spicy edge. Wisteria, peony and honeysuckle carry the floral heart. In the base, frankincense, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk settle it into a woody, creamy and sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening too. Calvin Klein Eternity Night and Stendhal Elixir Blanc have a close profile.

Summer Peaches by the Tea Room

6.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Summer Peaches by the Tea Room is a unisex scent that sets peach, green tea and neroli against a floral backdrop. Its strength sits in the middle: longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and evenings also mentioned. Peach sweetness is kept in check by the freshness of green tea, grass and bergamot. Freesia, honeysuckle, wisteria and rose add a garden-like floral side, while iris and musk leave a soft, powdery trail and cedar gives a light woody frame.

Wildly Me

6.7

Florence by Mills · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florence by Mills Wildly Me is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance where bergamot, pink pepper and violet lead. Its strength and longevity are rated moderate: it neither leaves a faint trace nor fills the room. It is classed as a women's perfume. Bergamot, Peruvian pink pepper and clary sage open it, then violet, lavender and iris bring a powdery floral heart. In the base, amyris, cedarwood and sandalwood set a woody floor. Fruity and sweet touches soften the green, lightly spicy structure.

Summer Time

6.1

Kate Moss · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kate Moss Summer Time is a fresh, green and fruity women's scent built on blackberry, orange and galbanum, leaning towards easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackberry and orange, kept in check by the sharp green edge of galbanum. The heart turns to a floral garden of bluebell, peony, rose and wisteria, and the base of mahogany, musk and tonka bean softens everything with a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters pick daytime and leisure wear, followed by the office. Fragonard Violette and Dior Holy Peony have a close profile.

Assoluta di Neroli e Gelsomino

7.5

Pineider · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pineider Assoluta di Neroli e Gelsomino is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with ivy, Italian lemon, Italian mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright, green citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and peony add a soft floral note. The base of musk, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy finish, with patchouli leaving a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear stand out. Its character is mostly read as feminine.

Daisy Sorbet

6.6

Marc Jacobs · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Daisy Sorbet is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that sits closest to workdays and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for business, daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes, so that reading is tentative. It stays light and close, and reads as feminine. The top is pink grapefruit, pear and passion fruit, giving a fresh, fruity, sweet first impression. Jasmine, wisteria and lily of the valley bring a floral heart. Violet wood, cedar and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base, with a synthetic edge running through.

Glicine (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Acca Kappa · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Glicine Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity and sweet side, made for women and light like a classic cologne. The top is exotic fruits, melon, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, so it opens bright and fruity. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, magnolia, wisteria and white lily. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber soften and sweeten it, leaving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for business and daily wear, with leisure close behind. It has been discontinued. RP Majestic and Montale Diamond Flowers have a close profile.