The Perfume Library

Brit Red

7.2

Burberry · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Burberry Brit Red is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and rhubarb and settles into vanilla and gingerbread; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next; it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and some also wear it in the evening. Most voters find it feminine. The top is jasmine, mandarin orange and rhubarb, lively and fruity. The heart moves to rose, patchouli and ginger, turning spicy and powdery. The base of vanilla, benzoin and gingerbread closes it with a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Fragonard Diamant (Eau de Toilette) and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess Dorothea is a sweet, spicy women's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also gets votes for work and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon and red ginger, citrus meeting spice. The heart holds beeswax, maté absolute and clary sage absolute. In the base, cashmeran, vanilla absolute and sherry sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, resinous gourmand. Trudon 45° and Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library have a close profile.

Gold Fresh Couture

6.8

Moschino · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moschino Gold Fresh Couture is a feminine, fresh and fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pear sorbet and white peach, with rhubarb adding a slight sharpness. The heart turns floral with gold orchid and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften it into a creamy, gourmand woodiness. Anfas Salam and Jennifer Lopez Glowing Goddess have a close profile.

Love Shot

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Love Shot opens with bergamot, peony and pink pepper and pairs raspberry with jasmine in a sweet, fruity-floral style made for women. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with bergamot, peony and pink pepper. In the heart, raspberry, jasmine and patchouli lead: the fruit sweetness is softened by the flowers, while patchouli adds an earthy base. The base of vetiver, leather, musk and vanilla settles into a powdery, faintly leathery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though winter has a solid following, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Loewe Aura Floral and Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite have a close profile.

Lys Carmin

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs lily with the floral softness of ylang-ylang and the sweetness of vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and lily, the spice adding a bright edge to the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang softens the floral note, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind, and office, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Vanille Galante and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia have a close profile.

My Scent

7.0

Trussardi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Trussardi My Scent is a fresh, floral and sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy feel, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office; most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top pairs floral notes with nashi pear, while rose and lilac carry the heart. In the base, serenolide, heliotrope and cashmeran soften everything into a sweet, powdery finish. A fruity, slightly synthetic edge keeps it light. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive In Woman Red have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme (2016) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with bergamot, lemon, mint and sage, while marine notes and cardamom round out the freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, pine needle and peach come forward, with jasmine and rose staying in the background. The base turns woody with vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, and vanilla adds a light sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme

7.0

Gucci · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme opens with bergamot, violet and mandora, then settles into a floral, sweet scent built on vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn, then winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is fruity and floral, with bergamot, violet and mandora. Osmanthus, rose and wisteria carry the floral heart. The base of vanilla absolute, patchouli and tonka bean turns it sweet, powdery and creamy. Kilian Woman in Gold and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir have a close profile.

Tumulte pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Christian Lacroix · 2005

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix Tumulte pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky body; it has been discontinued. Laurel and juniper give a cool, green start. Frankincense in the heart adds a soft resinous note. In the base, Virginia, Atlas, Chinese and Texas cedar settle the scent onto a dry, woody and earthy footing, while sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring; it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and is also worn for business. Most see it as masculine. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Le Couvent Valparaiso have a close profile.

The Scent Le Parfum for Her

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Her is a women's fragrance built around pink pepper, orange blossom and vetiver, where a floral, sweet side is balanced by a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer clearly behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with the spice of pink pepper, and orange blossom in the heart adds a floral, creamy softness. Akigalawood® and vetiver settle into a woody base. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly oriental, with a bright, synthetic edge. Versace Crystal Noir Parfum and Michael Kors Wonderlust Sublime have a close profile.

Quatre Absolu de Nuit

7.6

Boucheron · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron Quatre Absolu de Nuit is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading and night-out use close behind. Most call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with pink pepper, bitter almond and Italian bergamot. At the heart, tonka bean, pear and jasmine build a sweet, fruity floral. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and woods turns creamy and woody. Its gourmand and spicy side is softened by a powdery veil.

Classique Pride Edition

7.7

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pride Edition is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, business and daily wear leading and evenings or nights further behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu and blood orange, a fresh, fruity citrus. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, and the sweetness stays light. In the base, blond woods and musk dry it down to a smooth, woody finish. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Pride Edition and Parfums d'Elmar Mahina have a close profile.

Un Air de First

7.5

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First opens with galbanum and aldehydes and moves into jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, a fresh, green, powdery floral for women that has been discontinued. The top notes, galbanum and aldehydes, give it a green, crisp start. In the heart, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose bring the floral side forward, while fruity and sweet accords soften them. Musk and vetiver sit underneath, and it dries down clean and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It mostly reads as feminine. Goutal Rose Splendide and Merit Retrospect have a close profile.

My Sweetest Morphine

7.0

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, powdery sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and name daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ozonic notes, bergamot and lilac for a fresh start. In the heart, a solar note, rose and mimosa bring out the floral side. Musk, patchouli and vetiver soften the base and dry down creamy. Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin and Jean Patou Vacances (2015) have a close profile.

Sentiment

7.4

Escada · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Sentiment is a fresh, floral women's perfume that leans towards spring and daytime wear, with a sweet, fruity and powdery side; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, and the heart of tuberose, hyacinth and white peach adds a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters call it distinctly feminine, and some find it modern. Frédéric Haldimann Frédéric and Avon Gold have a close profile.

Nature - Bois de Cèdre et Citron Vert

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Rocher Nature - Bois de Cèdre et Citron Vert is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, work and sport, less often for evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Masculine gets the most votes for its character, though some voters find it feminine. Mint, cedar and lime make up the notes, which read as one whole. A fresh, citrusy and green feel comes first, balanced by a spicy, woody touch. The sharpness of the lime meets the coolness of the mint, while cedar sketches a dry frame in the background.

Vanille Carbone

6.2

Atelier Materi · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Guilty Love Edition pour Femme (2025)

7.5

Gucci · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Love Edition pour Femme (2025) opens on lilac and settles into patchouli and amber, a fresh, floral scent made for women. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, with summer a clear second. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also suits the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Lilac leads the top, with patchouli in the heart. Amber and musky notes in the base soften it. The fresh, floral side comes with a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. Gucci Guilty Love Edition MMXXI pour Femme and Gucci Guilty pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Exalt

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Exalt is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy floral heart, keeping the sweetness and spice in check. White tea gives the top a clean, light start. In the heart, orange blossom takes over and keeps the sweetness on the floral side. The base of rice powder and musk settles it onto a powdery, creamy bed. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a calm scent that sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. About half of voters read it as feminine. Kaloo Blue and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Fairy Love

6.6

Escada · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Fairy Love is a light women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and fruity character with a sweet touch. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads feminine and modern. It opens with the juicy freshness of Nashi pear. Raspberry brings fruity sweetness to the heart, while jasmine carries the floral side into the base and hazelnut softens it. The overall impression is light, sugary and airy. Bvlgari Fiori d'Amore and ADN Paris Miss have a close profile.

Dolce Lily

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Lily pairs Italian bergamot and passion fruit with a floral heart of pink lily and rose, making a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The opening is citrusy and fruity, with bergamot and passion fruit. In the heart, pink lily and rose add a soft floral note. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Christian Lacroix C'est La Fête! have a close profile.

Series 10: Clash - Radish x Vetiver

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Comme des Garçons Series 10: Clash - Radish x Vetiver is a fresh, green unisex scent built around radish and Haitian vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a fair number see it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece. Radish and vetiver give it a fresh, aquatic, green feel. Cypriol and gaiac wood add an earthy, woody, spicy edge, while Akigalawood® brings a synthetic, airy note to the mix.

Virgin Mint

8.1

Carolina Herrera · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits most easily in daily wear, leisure and the office, less so in the evening. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Mandarin orange and bergamot open it with citrus freshness. Geranium and vetiver in the heart add a green, lightly spicy, woody side. In the base, spearmint and white musk come forward, and it settles into a soft, sweet freshness.

Odeur 10

6.3

Comme des Garçons · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Odeur 10 is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and green character, and it suits relaxed spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it modern more than anything, and it sits between masculine and feminine, leaning toward neither. It starts with mint, moves to aldehydes in the heart and rests on ambrette seed. The accords run fresh, aquatic and green, with floral and spicy touches, a woody, powdery base and a slightly synthetic sheen. Francesca Bianchi The Mariner's Rhyme and Serge Lutens L'Eau Serge Lutens have a close profile.