The Perfume Library

Tihota

8.3

Indult · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Oriental

Indult Tihota is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Tahitian vanilla, almond milk and cream come forward, with cane sugar adding to the sweetness. Amber, tonka bean and benzoin absolute build a warm, oriental base, while white musk leaves a soft, powdery trail. The whole has a gourmand warmth. iMatti Milk's Note and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Sauvage Extrait

7.4

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Dior Sauvage Extrait opens with Provençal lavender, Ambroxan and Calabrian bergamot, then turns darker around Vietnamese oud and patchouli: a distinctly masculine scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it is chosen for most. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most see it as masculine and modern. It is rarely chosen for daytime or the office. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and Ambroxan give a fresh, clean start. Vietnamese oud in the heart adds a resinous, smoky weight. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar wood, Atlas cedar and Madagascan vetiver build a woody, earthy foundation, with spicy and animal tones running through it. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

Lady Vengeance

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters find it feminine. Lavender and bergamot give a fresh opening. The heart holds Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth to the floral body. White musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften and sweeten the dry-down.

À la Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery rose that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daytime and office wear. It opens with Bulgarian damask rose, Calabrian bergamot and Californian orange, so the rose arrives with a bright citrus edge. Violet and magnolia soften the heart, and musk, cedar and May rose absolute carry the base. The overall feel is fresh, floral and lightly green, with the fruity and sweet touches kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine. Paul Smith Rose and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra have a close profile.

L'Homme À la Rose

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is a fresh, rose-led men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. It lasts well and has moderate sillage, so it carries comfortably through the day. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and few pick it for winter. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it modern or feminine. Grapefruit gives it a bright citrus freshness. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute add a floral layer on top, while French sage and Spanish cistus bring a green, lightly resinous edge. Amberwood supplies a woody, slightly sweet base. DKNY Be Desired and Diesel D Red have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis Forte

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian citron give it a bright, clean start, while Moroccan rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and freesia form a floral heart. Green notes, lily of the valley and orange blossom keep it light, powdery and creamy. Cedar and musky notes hold these flowers on a soft base, and the aquatic side keeps it from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, leisure and business wear leading. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine, though plenty of voters see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis and Dior Diorissimo have a close profile.

Amyris Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme Eau de Parfum pairs orange and lemon blossom with the powdery, woody side of iris and amyris, making a light, clean feminine scent for everyday wear. It opens with orange and lemon blossom, bright and citrusy. In the heart, iris and amyris take over and the scent settles into a powdery, woody line, with fruity and sweet touches staying in the background. In the dry-down, ambergris and vetiver add a plain, quietly salty depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Tauer Perfumes L'Eau and Phytorelax Neroli & Orchidea have a close profile.

For Him (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Eau de Toilette is a woody fougère that sets a fresh, green opening over a powdery, smoky and earthy base; it is made for men and has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn, spring and winter, while summer gets a clearly smaller share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also have a place. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of the voters call it masculine, with classic and modern as the next most common views. Violet, pink pepper and lavender open it floral and spicy. Musk sits in the heart, and amber and patchouli bring the earthy, smoky base. Powdery and animal touches deepen the character without making it harsh.

Aqua Vitae Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte is a unisex fragrance in which Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a fresh citrus feel, softened by ylang-ylang and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, leaning slightly feminine. The citrus and floral side reads sweet and fruity. Ceylonese cinnamon and pink pepper add spice, sandalwood and gaiac wood give a woody base, and Siam benzoin brings a creamy softness. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background. Sospiro Contralto and Xerjoff Amabile have a close profile.

APOM Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom and cedarwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen mainly for daytime, leisure and work, though evening wear gets a fair share of votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as fresh and floral throughout. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom bring a soft, fruity sweetness, and cedarwood gives it a woody backbone. Underneath sits a spicy, powdery, creamy oriental warmth.

Absolue Pour Le Soir (2010)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir is a sweet, spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that reads as an evening perfume; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood and Siam benzoin form the backbone, with Bulgarian rose honey sweetening the woody base and cumin adding a spicy, slightly animal edge. Frankincense absolute gives the whole a resinous, smoky depth. The oriental character dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out, while business and daily wear get very few votes. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Cologne Pour Le Soir and L'Innommable have a close profile.

Oud Silk Mood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum is a unisex oud that wraps a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous body in a soft floral freshness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out more than days at the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Chamomile, papyrus, oud and Bulgarian damask rose absolute work together: the rose and chamomile add a fresh floral lift, while oud and papyrus build a dry, resinous base. Sweetness and spice give it an oriental feel without turning heavy. Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - II: Oud & Rose and Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Rose Barbare

7.8

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Rose Barbare is a unisex rose scent built on Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose absolute, sweetened by fenugreek and honey. Aldehydes and Bulgarian rose open fresh and slightly green. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute meets fenugreek for a floral, spicy rose. Underwood, honey and patchouli settle the sweetness onto a woody, faintly powdery base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, with summer and winter not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Rose Hubris and Goutal Rose Absolue have a close profile.

Aqua Celestia

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Citrus and aquatic accords come first: key lime and English peppermint bring the coolness, while French blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity edge. Provençal mimosa absolute pulls it slightly towards the floral and sweet side, and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Sauvage Eau Forte

5.8

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Marc Jacobs Bang Bang and Rituals L'Essentiel have a close profile.

Kurky (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets fruity notes against vanilla, sandalwood and white musk. The fruity notes lead and, together with the vanilla, give it a sweet, creamy build. Sandalwood and white musk wrap that sweetness in a powdery softness, and the accords also carry a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and many call it modern. Pierre Guillaume Dialogue with Venus and Oriflame Divine Sensual have a close profile.

LolitaLand

7.5

Lolita Lempicka · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka LolitaLand is a sweet floral-fruity perfume for women, pairing mandarin, white peach and jasmine over Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, followed by daily use and nights out. Most see it as feminine and modern. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Nepalese sichuan pepper, Italian mandarin orange and Bellini. The heart turns to white peach with jasmine and jasmine sambac absolute, softening the fruit with flowers. Bourbon vanilla and white musk then settle it into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness.

Aqua Celestia Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and aquatic touches that suit spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes read as one whole: key lime and Italian petitgrain bring a bright citrus, and English peppermint keeps it cool. Egyptian jasmine and Provençal mimosa add floral softness, blackcurrant bud adds a green, fruity edge, and musk leaves a creamy base.

Eau Noire

7.1

Dior · 2004

Floral · Green · Sweet

Dior Eau Noire is a unisex scent where a green, sweet core is shadowed by spicy, smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with clary sage and white thyme, herbal and aromatic. Virginia cedar and lavender give the heart a woody frame, while liquorice, green stems and vanilla in the base spread a gourmand sweetness over the green. Floral and resinous sides stay in the background, and earthy, smoky tones darken the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. Serge Lutens Encens et lavande has a close profile.

Miss Charming

7.1

Juliette Has A Gun · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juliette Has A Gun Miss Charming is a fresh, sweet floral-fruity scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and is described as a women's perfume. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters call it feminine, and many also see it as modern. Moroccan rose sits in the top, woodland strawberry in the heart and musk in the base. A fresh, floral start moves towards fruity sweetness and a soft, powdery finish, while the synthetic accord gives it a light, clean feel. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Versace Versus Time for Pleasure have a close profile.

féminin Pluriel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and work. Voters mostly find its character feminine. The scent reads as one floral, powdery whole. Egyptian jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and Grasse rose lead, with Florentine iris adding the powder and orange blossom a creamy sweetness. Indonesian patchouli and vetiver stay in the background and ground the flowers lightly, while fruity and fresh accords keep it from feeling heavy.

My Burberry (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery touches, made for women and easy to wear through the day. It opens with bergamot and sweet pea for a bright start. Geranium leaf, freesia and quince form a green, lightly fruity heart. In the base, Rosa centifolia, damask rose and patchouli set the sweetness of the rose on a woody footing, and the scent dries down creamy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Blumarine Rosa and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

New Look

6.4

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Dior New Look is a unisex scent built on amber, frankincense and aldehydes, with a fresh, powdery feel. The aldehydes give it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness, while the amber and frankincense pull it towards something resinous, smoky and spicy. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers, and the powdery side stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring just ahead; it is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with business in third place. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal, so it does not lean clearly to either side.

Ma Dame (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that moves into a floral, fruity and sweet heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with orange zest, bright and clean. Rose and grenadine carry the heart, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. Musk and cedarwood in the base soften that sweetness and settle it onto a light woody ground, with a faintly synthetic sheen running underneath. Majouri Jour 5 and Lacoste L.12.12 Rose have a close profile.