The Perfume Library

Armani Privé - Figuier Eden

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Figuier Eden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business as the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot, mandarin orange and red pepper open with a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns green and fruity with green fig, grass and tea. Iris tingitana and amber leave a woody, sweet base. Daniel Josier Under the Figtree and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Lingerie

7.8

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Eau de Lingerie is a fresh, powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and daytime wear. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. Daily wear and leisure come first, and the office suits it too. Most voters read it as feminine. It is fresh and floral, with iris and rose setting the floral side and a powdery, creamy softness alongside. Sandalwood and ambrette give it a woody base, vanilla sweetens it lightly, and white musk keeps everything clean and soft. Michalsky Provocative for Women and Parisian Musk have a close profile.

Ginger Biscuit

7.9

Jo Malone · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit is a sweet, gourmand scent built around roasted hazelnut, cinnamon and tonka bean, best suited to fall and winter days. Roasted hazelnut and caramel give it a sweet, creamy core, softened by vanilla. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy warmth, while tonka bean leaves a powdery trace. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick winter and fall. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. The Dua Brand The Cologne of Ginger Biscuit and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx have a close profile.

Wild Bluebell (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens with green leaves, bluebell and clove. In the heart, lily of the valley, wild rose and persimmon add a soft floral and lightly fruity touch. White musk sits at the base. Aquatic and sweet touches balance the freshness.

Archives 69

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Archives 69 is a scent for women that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky texture. It opens with mandarin orange, pepper leaf and pink pepper, bright and spicy at first. In the heart, prune, vanilla orchid and frankincense take over, and the fruity sweetness softens into a resinous warmth. The base of musk, patchouli and camphor settles woody and powdery, with the synthetic and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as feminine, though some find it masculine.

Encre Noire pour Elle

7.3

Lalique · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lalique Encre Noire pour Elle is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and freesia with a floral heart of osmanthus and Turkish rose, drying down to woody vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top of bergamot, freesia and ambrette feels bright and clean. In the heart, osmanthus, Turkish rose and sunflower sweeten the floral side and add a powdery, lightly spiced softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and white musk settles into a calm, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It reads clearly feminine. Juliette Has A Gun Romantina and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Eau de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green, floral side is held together by a soft woody note. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter hardly figures. Daily wear, leisure and work are the settings it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The notes read as one piece: bright yuzu meets the green, lightly floral character of violet and violet leaf. Cedarwood and amber add a thin woody, spicy depth beneath that freshness. The result is clean, simple and never heavy. Les Parfums de Rosine La Cologne de Rosine and Knize Knize Two have a close profile.

Sì (2014) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì is a sweet, fruity floral built around mandarin orange, blackcurrant liqueur and May rose; it has been discontinued, and it leans clearly feminine, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur, softened a little by freesia. In the heart, May rose and neroli absolute carry the floral side, while osmanthus and artemisia nudge it toward a powdery, spicy tone. The base dries down warm and gourmand, with vanilla, patchouli and ambroxan adding a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a small minority. It is linked mostly to night outs and evenings, though daily wear has its place too. Most voters read it as feminine.

John Galliano (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

John Galliano · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

John Galliano Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral for women, rounded out by sweet, spicy and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, aldehydes and bergamot. The heart of iris, violet, rose, lavender and peony builds a powdery floral core. Frankincense, cedar, patchouli, amber and musk settle it onto a woody, oriental and faintly smoky base, while the fruity and sweet sides soften that warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Galop d'Hermès

7.9

Hermès · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermès Galop d'Hermès is a fresh, floral scent given an edge by spice and leather, made for women. Saffron and leather give the scent a spicy, leathery backbone, while rose carries the floral side and quince the fruity freshness. A creamy accord ties the sharp and soft parts together. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and use is spread evenly across daily, leisure, evening and office wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Valmont Private Mind and Louis Vuitton Mille Feux have a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.7

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets a green opening of juniper berry and galbanum against a floral heart of cardamom and Turkish rose absolute. It opens green and crisp with juniper berry and galbanum. In the heart, green tea, cardamom and Turkish rose absolute take over, the spice and flowers softening each other. The base of frankincense, tonka bean and whisky leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Theorema (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Fendi · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Theorema Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, pepper, citrus fruits and cardamom side by side. Towards the heart, carnation, cinnamon and rose carry a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin, patchouli and amber come forward, leaving a powdery, resinous, woody finish. Moschino Moschino and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Twilly d'Hermès Eau Ginger

7.0

Hermès · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Ginger pairs candied ginger, peony and cedar in a fresh, sweet floral that is aimed at women and suits spring and summer days best. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see its character as feminine, with some calling it modern. The scent is bright and citrusy, with candied ginger adding sweetness and a light spice. Peony keeps the floral side soft, while cedar lays a woody base underneath. Fruity and creamy touches round it off. Lacoste Joy of Pink and Zara Powdery Magnolia (2019) have a close profile.

Si Lolita (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Lolita Lempicka · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet scent for women that pairs mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot with a warm base of amber, tonka bean and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot open bright and juicy. In the heart, elemi resin, heliotrope, pink pepper and sweet pea add a floral, lightly spicy softness. The base of amber, tonka bean and patchouli sweetens it and settles into a woody warmth. Longevity and projection are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, and for daily and leisure wear. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place.

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

7.4

Hermès · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre is a light, clean unisex scent that pairs the green freshness of basil with citrus and a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Basil and bergamot lead, geranium adds a soft green-floral note, spices give a little warmth and patchouli sits quietly underneath as an earthy base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green. Jo Malone Geranium & Verbena and Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) have a close profile.

Earl Grey & Cucumber

7.4

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot opens with a citrus brightness, and cucumber at the heart adds a green, watery feel. In the base, musk, vanilla and beeswax soften the scent and give it a light sweetness, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear come up most. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it feminine, a good share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée

7.1

Hermès · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée pairs rose, patchouli and pink pepper into a fresh, floral and spicy scent made for women. It has good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Half of the voters call it feminine, and very few see it as masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. The scent is fresh and floral: pink pepper brings spice and patchouli a woody edge, keeping the rose from turning too sweet or powdery. A fruity touch and a bright, synthetic sheen run alongside.

Armani Privé - Ambre Soie

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ambre Soie is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Amber and cinnamon build a sweet, resinous base, while ginger, pepper and clove add a spicy warmth. Cedar and patchouli bring a woody, earthy depth, and the smoky, faintly animal accords give it an oriental character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense and Kemi Hayat have a close profile.

Versace Woman

7.0

Versace · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer, everyday wear and work. Most find it feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It opens with frangipani, bergamot, jasmine and wild rose for a floral freshness. In the heart, lotus, plum and raspberry add a fruity sweetness, with Lebanon cedar laying a woody floor. It dries down on ambergris, musk and hinoki wood, with a synthetic, powdery sheen running through it.

Elle L'Aime

7.3

Lolita Lempicka · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime is a fresh yet sweet feminine fragrance in which citrus and white florals soften into coconut and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, neroli and lime give it a bright citrus opening. Moving into the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and coconut bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and myrrh settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. Montale Day Dreams and Chloé SeeByChloé have a close profile.

Madness (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Chopard · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mauboussin

7.6

Mauboussin · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mauboussin Mauboussin is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. Bergamot, plum and mandarin orange open it with fresh fruit. The heart carries peach, rose and jasmine in a floral vein. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, resinous, woody warmth. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Oriental Brûlant

8.1

Guerlain · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Oriental Brûlant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance built on vanilla, tonka bean and styrax; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with clementine and balsamic notes, and almond and spices take the heart. The base of styrax, tonka bean and vanilla settles into a gourmand, powdery, resinous warmth with a faint smoky trace. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) and Etro Ambra (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Concentrée

7.1

Cartier · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentrée is a fresh, green scent with citrus and woody sides, a unisex pick that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Coriander and yuzu open on a bright, lightly spicy citrus note. In the heart, violet leaf and lavender add a green, floral turn. Patchouli, cedar and white amber settle underneath as a soft, woody base. Gucci Guilty Essence and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.