The Perfume Library

Absynthe

6.8

Avon · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Avon Absynthe is a fresh, green and floral scent for women, built around vermouth, star anise and narcissus, with spice and wood underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer; daily and leisure wear lead, and it also works for the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with cool, spiced vermouth and star anise softened by freesia. In the heart, narcissus, saffron and orchid add floral warmth. The base of myrrh, musk, ebony and amber dries down woody and lightly sweet. Eau de Kiki and 44 Gerrard Street have a close profile.

Incredible Things

7.2

Taylor Swift · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Taylor Swift Incredible Things is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, faintly leathery base, and it leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and grapefruit, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, suede, passion flower and vanilla orchid soften the floral sweetness with a leathery touch. The base keeps the sweetness going with Bourbon vanilla, musk and white amber, while Haitian vetiver adds a dry edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Initio Addictive Vibration and Azzaro Duo Women.

Amber Gold Euphoria Men

8.4

Calvin Klein · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and leather on a base of vetiver and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, cypress and thyme, then moves through sage, oregano, jasmine absolute and honey in the heart. Vetiver, leather, frankincense and amber dominate the base. The sweetness rests on a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal tones in the background. Amouage Interlude Man and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah have a close profile.

Park Avenue

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Park Avenue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that opens with mimosa, chamomile and lemon and softens into rose and vanilla. Park Avenue has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine. The top notes are mimosa, chamomile and lemon, with citrus and green accords keeping that part bright. In the heart, paperwhite and rose add a floral softness. The base of musk, ebony and vanilla leaves a powdery, woody and sweet finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiaré Mimosa and Oscar de la Renta Rosamor have a close profile.

Onde Extase

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Onde Extase is a women's fragrance that sets a floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and narcissus over a woody base of oakmoss and cedar; it has been discontinued. It is floral, sweet and powdery, with jasmine, mimosa and narcissus at the front. Bergamot adds a light freshness and pink pepper draws a spicy edge. Sesame leans the sweetness toward the oriental, while oakmoss and cedar give it a woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening wear comes slightly ahead, but it is also worn for daily use and at work. It reads feminine and classic. Dior Ambre Nuit and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

Cooper Square

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2010

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 Cooper Square is a men's fougère that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, woody and resinous body, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. The top holds cognac and juniper berry, while the heart brings frankincense, patchouli, lavender and myrrh. Musk, vetiver, labdanum and cashmere wood form the base. It opens fresh and green, then dries down into an oriental, animalic and resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is picked most often for evenings and nights out. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. Amouage Enclave and Heeley Eau Sacrée have a close profile.

Sag Harbor

6.7

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Sag Harbor is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Avon Perceive Dew and s.Oliver Feels Like Summer Women 2021 have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, ivy and marine notes, which give a fresh, citrusy, green start. In the heart, peony, honeysuckle and grape add a soft floral, lightly fruity and sweet touch. Oud, sandalwood and amber form a woody base underneath.

Eternity for Women Air

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Air is a fresh, watery floral that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with ozonic notes, blackcurrant absolute and grapefruit for a cool start. Peony, lily of the valley and pear add a soft floral and fruity heart. Cedarwood, ambergris and musk carry it to a clean, simple finish.

Chelsea Flowers (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chelsea Flowers Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral led by magnolia, rose and white hyacinth, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. It unfolds as a single, flat bloom: magnolia, rose, mimosa, white hyacinth and white peony form the floral bouquet. Sandalwood, musk, vetiver, tree moss and white oak lay a soft, woody base beneath it. Fresh and floral accords dominate, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most see its character as feminine and modern. Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 and Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria have a close profile.

Perfumista Avenue

6.5

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Perfumista Avenue is a sweet, oriental-leaning women's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of red plum and saffron against jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, davana and red plum, fruity and spicy at once. The heart turns floral with jasmine, rose water, rose oil and peony. The base of musk, maté, patchouli and amber dries down woody and resinous, and the overall impression stays sweet and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer draws few. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear get votes too. Most voters call it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Bond No. 9 New York Oud and Armaf Odyssey Aoud.

Rouge

5.2

Avon · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Rouge is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with an aquatic, fruity side and a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is orange, red peony and white pepper, a bright opening with a light spicy edge. In the heart, osmanthus, plum blossom and water lily add a soft floral, aquatic feel. The base of patchouli, musk and cashmere wood dries down onto a woody footing.

Killer Queen Oh So Sheer

6.5

Katy Perry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Katy Perry Killer Queen Oh So Sheer is a light, feminine scent that pairs fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with mulberry, blackberry, plum and elderberry. Frangipani, freesia and lilac soften the heart into something floral. It dries down to praliné sweetness, patchouli and cashmeran, leaving a powdery, gourmand trace. Katy Perry Killer Queen and Poiray Sceau de Coeurs have a close profile.

Big Pony Collection for Women - 3

6.0

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Lovely Collection - Twilight

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sarah Jessica Parker The Lovely Collection - Twilight is a fresh, green floral resting on a warm, slightly smoky woody base, and it has been discontinued. The top notes are galbanum, pink pepper and bergamot, giving a green, lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, peony and jasmine soften the scent and bring the floral side forward. The base of frankincense, sandalwood and amber adds a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear and the office about equally. It is classed as a feminine perfume.

Montauk

5.7

Bond No. 9 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Montauk pairs bergamot's brightness with the floral softness of hyacinth and honeysuckle, an aquatic, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business third. It reads neutral, suiting men and women alike. The opening is fresh and citrusy from bergamot; in the heart, hyacinth and honeysuckle add a floral, lightly sweet layer. The base rests on red oak, driftwood, silver maple and amber, giving a woody ground. Aquatic and fruity tones also run through the accords. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro and Bond No. 9 Sag Harbor have a close profile.

Guess Girl (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Guess · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Guess Girl Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with melon, raspberry nectar and bergamot: the fruit is sweet, and the bergamot lightens it. In the heart, Provençal acacia, Brazilian orchid and lily bring a floral tone. Bourbon vanilla leads the base, with musk and Australian sandalwood settling it into a creamy sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine and modern.

My Own Private Teahupo'o

7.2

What We Do Is Secret · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

What We Do Is Secret My Own Private Teahupo'o is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets sea salt and ozone against frangipani and Tahitian vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It has been discontinued. It opens with sea salt and ozone, which give it a cool, watery feel. In the heart, salicylate and frangipani add a soft floral note. The base of Tahitian vanilla and Amber Xtreme™ sweetens the whole and settles into a powdery, lightly gourmand dry-down.

Very Hollywood (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Michael Kors · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, with a fruity sweetness and a light woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, with fewer votes for evening and nights out. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright feel, and raspberry adds sweetness. Jasmine, gardenia and ylang-ylang carry the floral part, while orris root, white moss, vetiver and amber add a soft woody depth. Avon Gold and Lalique Azalée have a close profile.

Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve

8.1

Clinique · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve is a heavy floral chypre for women, green, resinous and earthy in character, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine to most, though some find it masculine, and its classic character comes through. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom form the floral core. Patchouli and myrrh set that core on a woody, resinous, earthy base, while peach adds a soft fruity edge. Smoky, leathery and animal touches stay in the background beneath the green floral structure. Helène d'Arcy Admirable and Yas Perfumes Zayed have a close profile.

Reaction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her Eau de Parfum pairs kiwi, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange with lily of the valley and violet, a light feminine scent for spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and work. Many call its character feminine, others modern. It opens with kiwi, watermelon and citrus, fresh and fruity. The heart carries lily of the valley, violet and white orchid, sweet and floral. Musk, vetiver and white amber keep the base soft and simple.

Fiori (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Vince Camuto · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Vince Camuto Fiori Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with pink grapefruit, white nectarine and moves into iris. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office. Fewer see it as a night or evening scent. Light and clean, it reads as a feminine daytime fragrance. The top is citrusy and fruity, with pink grapefruit, white nectarine and Anjou pear. The heart brings a soft, powdery floral side from iris, jasmine sambac and freesia, while aquatic and green touches keep it fresh. Cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweeten it gently and settle it onto a woody base.

New York Fling

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 New York Fling is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, clementine and cardamom and softens into lily of the valley and peony. Citrus leads at first: bergamot and clementine, with a light spice from the cardamom. In the heart, lily of the valley, peony, freesia and basil bring a green, clean floral character. The base of musk, jasmine absolute, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. A synthetic edge shows among its accords too. Longevity is moderate, though the few ratings behind that make it a loose guide. The fresh, green profile points towards daytime and warmer weather. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Lattafa Pride Breeze and Tommy Hilfiger T Girl have a close profile.

Heat Kissed

7.7

Beyoncé · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Beyoncé Heat Kissed is a sweet, fruity floral for women that suits leisure time and nights out across all seasons; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, mango and dragon fruit, while blazing fury orchid, Moroccan rose and jasmine sambac give the heart a rich floral weight. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and African sandalwood sweeten the scent and leave a creamy, powdery woodiness. Gourmand and spicy touches add warmth under the fruity start. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer follow closely. Voters link it to leisure, nights out and evenings, and rarely to the office. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Victoria's Secret Sizzling Vanilla have a close profile.

Lollipop Bling - Ribbon

7.0

Mariah Carey · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling - Ribbon is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women that opens on honeydew melon, cucumber and raspberry; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, though the sample of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits a light, youthful everyday wear and reads feminine. It opens with the watery, aquatic freshness of melon and cucumber meeting the fruity sweetness of raspberry. In the heart, hydrangea, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, white woods and sugar dries down powdery and gourmand, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and Grès Caline have a close profile.