The Perfume Library

Gardenia Rattan

7.4

Aerin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Aerin Gardenia Rattan is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that softens the creamy florals of gardenia and tuberose with marine notes; it has been discontinued. Gardenia, tuberose and tiaré make up the white-floral core, while marine notes give them an aquatic lift and amber leaves a light sweetness underneath. The accords run fresh, floral and aquatic, with the powdery, creamy side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Diptyque Do Son and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever.

Remain

7.6

Amouage · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Amouage Remain is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and woody body, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear draw almost equal votes. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange alongside carrot and pimento. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and vanilla lead the heart. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean close it on a creamy, powdery and sweet warmth. Première Note Aura Tonka and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Italian Bergamot (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Italian Bergamot Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent for spring and summer days, daytime and office hours; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. The scent is built from bergamot, neroli, rosemary and vetiver. Citrus and fresh accords lead, with floral and green sides softening them. Sweet, fruity and spicy touches stay in the background, while the woody side comes through with the vetiver. Ferrari Bright Neroli and Ermenegildo Zegna Acqua di Bergamotto have a close profile.

Amor Amor In A Flash

7.4

Cacharel · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Amor Amor In A Flash is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot, mandarin orange and candied apple for a bright fruity sweetness. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and jasmine add spicy warmth and a soft floral touch. Vanilla, caramel and sandalwood in the base deepen it in a gourmand direction. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for nights out. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern.

Reception

7.8

Amouage · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reception is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening green and spicy before settling into a sweet, resinous woodiness. The top is built on coriander, pink pepper, pine and juniper, with coffee and lemon alongside, giving a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cashmeran, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, lightly smoky core. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, while cypriol and gaiac wood keep it earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean masculine and modern. Mancera Hindu Kush and Pana Dora XVI have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2018

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2018 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on lime mojito, guava and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Lime mojito brings a cool opening, while guava in the heart pushes it towards a fruity, lightly sweet side. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. There is a synthetic edge to it as well. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure, sport and everyday wear. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads truly unisex. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Joop! Splash have a close profile.

Sexy Ruby

5.6

Michael Kors · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michael Kors Sexy Ruby is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy edge. It opens with pepper, davana, raspberry and apricot, the fruit sweetness meeting a peppery bite. The heart of Indian jasmine sambac, rose and orange blossom absolute builds a floral core. In the base, vanilla, cashmere wood and crystal musk soften it and leave a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, though it sits close to daily wear too. Most voters find it feminine. Neh The Light and Maïssa Voyage Nocturne have a close profile.

Bronze (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ellen Tracy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Tracy Bronze Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens mandarin orange, green apple and bergamot with orange blossom and violet. Bronze works best as a daytime scent: most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange, green apple, lemonade and bergamot. The heart brings a soft floral layer of orange blossom, honeysuckle, violet and lily of the valley. It dries down to musk, vanilla and cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery and lightly woody trail. Jil Sander Simply and Aigner Début have a close profile.

Sue Wong

7.5

Sue Wong · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sue Wong is a fresh floral built on freesia, pink pepper and grapefruit, softened by sweet, powdery touches and made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn for nights out, leisure and workdays alike. It reads clearly feminine. The top opens with aquatic notes, freesia, pink pepper, grapefruit and bergamot. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, peach and iris add a floral, fruity softness. The base of amber, musk, vanilla and cedar sweetens it and leaves a warm, powdery finish.

Ralph Hot

6.9

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Ralph Hot is a women's fragrance that opens with almond blossom, mandarin orange and cinnamon and leans sweet, spicy and gourmand. In the top, the brightness of almond blossom and mandarin orange is warmed by cinnamon. The heart softens with mocha cream and milk alongside fig, jasmine and honeysuckle. Amber, musk, maple and vanilla form a base that settles into a powdery, woody, oriental sweetness. Now discontinued, it wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it as well.

Bold as Love

7.1

Thameen · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Thameen Bold as Love is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a green, woody and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores are only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women. The top of apple, pineapple, ginger and mandarin orange is fruity and bright. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and geranium add a green, spicy edge. It dries down on vetiver, patchouli and smoked leather, settling into a woody, leathery dryness. Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Kalimantan

7.9

Chantecaille · 2010

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Chantecaille Kalimantan is a green, spicy opening that settles into a resinous, woody and faintly smoky sweetness, classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, then moves into Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and cistus absolute. The base is led by oud, styrax, vanilla, cedar and sandalwood, and the accords bring out an earthy, powdery, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, while some see it as classic or masculine. Parfum Satori Satori and Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique have a close profile.

Seductive I'm Yours

6.4

Guess · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guess Seductive I'm Yours is a floral, fruity and sweet women's perfume built around passion fruit, magnolia and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. It is classed as feminine. It has been discontinued. Passion fruit comes first and gives a fruity opening. In the heart, magnolia and tiaré add a soft floral note. The base of woods, musk and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a gourmand, woody finish with a synthetic edge. Galimard Ruby Chéri (Parfum) and Ulric de Varens Mini Flirt have a close profile.

British Leather

7.6

Dunhill · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Dunhill British Leather is a masculine scent that leans towards autumn and winter days, leisure time and evenings out, reading leather in a green, smoky way. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. Leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Bergamot opens it with a fresh lift, violet leaf adds a green touch in the heart, and leather takes over the base. Fresh and green accords sit side by side, while spicy, woody, animal and smoky tones harden the leathery character. After the fresh start it settles into a dry, dark leather.

Reem Acra

7.6

Reem Acra · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Reem Acra Reem Acra is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and pear. The top notes of orange blossom, bergamot and pear bring freshness and a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, ginger adds a little spice while jasmine and peony bring out the floral side. The base of musk, cedar, patchouli and amber closes it with a woody, resinous, softly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Voters suggest evening, daytime, office and night out in nearly equal shares, so it isn't tied to one setting. It is made for women.

Trouble in Heaven (Parfum)

6.9

Christian Louboutin · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Christian Louboutin Trouble in Heaven opens with fresh bergamot and rosebud and settles onto a sweet, resinous base of amber, tonka bean and patchouli; it is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable on the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick it for evening, followed by leisure and night out, and it also gets some votes for daily and office wear. Bergamot and Cascalone® lead at the top, while rosebud and orris absolute give the heart a powdery floral feel. In the base, amber, labdanum, tonka bean absolute and patchouli take over, turning the scent sweet, creamy and faintly smoky. Spicy and woody touches keep the sweetness in check.

Tudor

6.9

Liberty London · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liberty London Tudor is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent led by ginger, juniper and nutmeg. Its strength and longevity sit at a moderate level, and voters rate its sillage as moderate too. It is meant for both men and women, with no gendered lean. There are no season or occasion votes yet. The top notes of ginger, juniper and nutmeg give a citrusy, spicy freshness. In the heart, myrtle, chamomile, cypress and cistus lead into a green, woody stretch. The base of iris, sandalwood and amber softens it and finishes with woody warmth. Ferrari Radiant Bergamot and M. Micallef Gntonic have a close profile.

Encounter Fresh

5.5

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Calvin Klein Encounter Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody touches softening its bright character. It opens with mojito and bergamot, a crisp, lightly sweet start. The heart brings rum, lavender and cardamom, adding spice and sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cistus leaf and sandalwood settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted. It is positioned as a men's scent and has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Perry Ellis pour Homme and Initio Wild Rush.

Oud Flamboyant

6.9

Givenchy · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Givenchy Oud Flamboyant is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built on leather, labdanum and oud; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Oud and leather form a woody, leathery frame, and labdanum softens it with a resinous, oriental warmth. The spicy and smoky accords keep it dry and dark rather than sweet. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. It is unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Maison Margiela Under the Stars have a close profile.

Curve Crush (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Curve · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Curve Crush Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, gourmand edge, made for women. Bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while cardamom, masala chai and aniseed add a spicy note. Orchid, cyclamen and lily of the valley build the floral side, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk pull the scent towards something powdery, creamy and sweet. A synthetic quality also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn next, while winter and summer get fewer votes. It is a women's perfume with a light, easy character that suits daytime wear. Biotherm Eau Relax and Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vetyver

6.8

Chantecaille · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bikini Questa Sera (Parfum)

6.4

Christian Louboutin · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Christian Louboutin Bikini Questa Sera is a fresh, sweet floral for women that has since been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions suit it best. It opens with nectar and Paradisone®, light and airy with a gentle sweetness. Tuberose and jasmine absolutes take over in the heart. Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and ambergris in the base add a woody, resinous, slightly spicy warmth, and a synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Pepe Jeans Addictive for Him and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Pétales

6.4

Chantecaille · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chantecaille Pétales is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery side and a light woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with gardenia, freesia and blossoms. The heart brings jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, violet leaf and balsam, where the floral character is strongest. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood soften it into a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and animal touches staying in the background.

Birds in Paradise

7.6

Régime des Fleurs · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Régime des Fleurs Birds in Paradise is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around tuberose, guava and Sichuan pepper; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute form the floral body, while guava adds a fruity freshness. Cardamom, ginger, coriander and Sichuan pepper draw a spicy edge; benzoin and cedar give a resinous, woody warmth, and hyraceum leaves an animal trace. Aquatic and powdery touches soften the whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few votes back this up. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tocca Violette and Santa Maria Novella Tuberosa have a close profile.