The Perfume Library

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

David Beckham · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and anyone after something light and easygoing. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it fits those who don't need a scent that lingers all day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. It opens with a cool burst of lime, gin tonic and galbanum. The heart adds nutmeg, mint and cypress, bringing a spicy, lightly woody tone. Vetiver, cedar and amber in the base settle it into a woody, slightly sweet softness. Jaguar Classic Black and Armaf Tag-Him have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XIII: Quadrifoglio

8.1

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XIII: Quadrifoglio is a unisex scent that pairs green, citrusy freshness with a lightly smoky, woody undertone; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent works as a whole, built on basil, leaves and white bergamot for a green, citrus freshness. Frankincense adds a spicy, smoky depth to it, while a creamy softness keeps the woody backdrop from turning dry.

Pleats Please L'Eau

7.3

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake Pleats Please L'Eau pairs wild rose and Bulgarian rose with neroli and pink pepper in a fresh, green-leaning women's scent; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays light and quiet rather than leaving a heavy trail. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair number call it modern. Wild rose leads, and Bulgarian rose, neroli, pink pepper and white musk follow in the heart. The floral side is freshened by citrus, green and lightly fruity touches, and the spice is softened by a gentle sweetness. Patchouli and cedar hold it steady underneath.

Narciso Eau Néroli Ambrée

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau Néroli Ambrée is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with neroli and frangipani, a citrusy, lightly sweet floral. In the heart, musk and orange blossom turn it powdery and creamy. Cedarwood, amber and cashmeran leave a warm, woody base underneath. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and work, daily wear and leisure are the settings it fits best. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Prada L'Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Valentina Poudre

7.7

Valentino · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Valentina Poudre is a feminine floral that leans towards fall and winter as well as daytime and evening wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Daily, leisure, evening and office wear are voted almost evenly. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. As a whole it runs floral and sweet. Tuberose and iris give it a powdery floral frame, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness and sandalwood a woody warmth. Terracotta brings a dry, earthy tone, and the accords include a synthetic side. Michalsky Provocative for Women and Abaco Bless have a close profile.

Nudo Amber

7.2

Pomellato · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pomellato Nudo Amber is a women's fragrance that lays a floral, sweet and powdery warmth over a fresh opening; it has been discontinued. The top holds Bulgarian rose and orange blossom absolute, while amber and jasmine sambac sweeten the heart. Vanilla, musk and ambrox sit at the base, and the whole dries down into a soft oriental feel with fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads feminine. Pomellato Nudo Amber Intense and Grès Lumière Noire have a close profile.

Bois Bleu

7.6

Robert Piguet · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Robert Piguet Bois Bleu is a fresh, green woody scent: citrus brightness is held in check by spice and an earthy dryness, and it reads as unisex. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards office, leisure and daily wear. Most call it masculine or classic, though it works as a unisex scent. Bergamot opens it with a bright lift. The heart holds violet, nutmeg and lavender, with nutmeg adding warm spice and lavender a clean, airy note. At the base, cedar, vetiver and sandalwood settle it into a woody, resinous, earthy footing. Carven Vétiver and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile.

Silver Bond / Andy Warhol Silver Factory

7.8

Bond No. 9 · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 Silver Bond / Andy Warhol Silver Factory is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Lavender, bergamot and grapefruit give it a fresh opening. In the heart, frankincense, violet, jasmine and iris add a firm floral core. Resins, amber and cedar settle into a sweet, woody, smoky base. John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Perfection

8.0

Robert Piguet · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Robert Piguet Rose Perfection is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Bulgarian rose and rose absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens with Bulgarian rose and settles into rose absolute at the heart, while musk and ambroxan soften the base. A fresh, green character leads, with fruity and sweet touches in the background. Woody, powdery and creamy accords wrap the rose without hardening it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Merchant Of Venice Rosa Moceniga and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose.

Notes

7.3

Robert Piguet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Robert Piguet Notes is a unisex fougère that sets a fresh opening of bergamot and clary sage over a woody, lightly sweet base of vetiver, oakmoss and tonka bean. The top is citrusy and green, with bergamot and clary sage. At the heart, orange blossom, geranium and costus add a floral, slightly spicy and powdery layer. In the base, vetiver and oakmoss form a woody backbone, softened by the sweetness of tonka bean, with a faint animal edge in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use also chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Tauer Perfumes Nexin have a close profile.

Shine

4.7

Heidi Klum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Heidi Klum Shine opens with mandarin orange, pear and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and tonka bean, a fresh, fruity floral for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Many find it feminine. Mandarin orange and pear give a fresh, fruity start, with pink pepper adding a little spice. In the heart, sunflower, mimosa and lily of the valley bring a floral, powdery softness. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk then sweeten the dry-down.

Chaí

7.0

Robert Piguet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Robert Piguet Chaí is a fresh, green scent built around bergamot leaf, white tea and oak, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot leaf, bringing a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, beeswax absolute and white tea pull the scent towards a creamy, lightly sweet side. Maté absolute and oak set a spicy, woody base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine. Guerlain Bergamote Fantastico Extrait 11 and Liis Ethereal Wave have a close profile.

Diane

6.9

Diane von Furstenberg · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diane von Furstenberg Diane is a powdery, floral women's fragrance built around patchouli, musk, violet, frangipani and myrrh; it has been discontinued. The earthy, woody patchouli is balanced by the soft florals of violet and frangipani. Myrrh adds a spicy depth, while musk holds the powdery texture together. Fresh and fruity touches lighten the chypre character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though it is worn in all four seasons. It suits daily wear and the office best, and most voters read it as feminine.

Angel Aqua Chic 2012

7.2

Mugler · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Angel Aqua Chic 2012 is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most describe it as feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. A lemon opening leads into a heart of cornflower water and pink pepper, an aquatic, floral freshness with a light spicy edge. In the base, patchouli and vanilla sweeten it and dry it down to a woody, powdery warmth. Guerlain Héritage and Mugler Eau de Star have a close profile.

Elixir

7.2

Elie Saab · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Elixir is a feminine fragrance that softens a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness, and suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it reads mostly as feminine. Neroli and mandarin orange give it a bright opening, while Lebanese iris builds a powdery heart. In the base, benzoin, amberwood and myrrh sweeten and warm the scent, with the creamy, woody side taking over. Giorgio Armani Terra di Gioia and Lacoste Pour Femme Elixir have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo The Red

6.7

Trussardi · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Trussardi Uomo The Red is a distinctly masculine scent that pairs a fruity, sweet core with spicy, powdery and leathery touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It sits closest to leisure and daily wear, and can also go out at night. Most voters call it masculine. It opens with lemon, cognac, nutmeg and galbanum. The heart holds violet leaf, geranium and clary sage. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and leather leave a sweet, earthy, leathery dry-down.

Love In Paris

7.3

Nina Ricci · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nina Ricci Love In Paris is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and star anise, a lightly spicy freshness. Peony and rose give the heart a soft floral touch, while vanilla, musk and woody notes sweeten the base and settle it into a powdery finish. Fruity and synthetic touches keep it modern. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Half of the voters call it feminine. David Beckham Intimately Women and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Douglas Hannant (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Robert Piguet · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Robert Piguet Douglas Hannant Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with pear, gardenia and orange blossom before moving into tuberose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer has its share of votes too. Daily wear and the office lead, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with pear giving a fresh, lightly fruity first impression, while gardenia and orange blossom bring the flowers forward. Tuberose dominates the heart. In the base, jasmine, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a sweet, powdery, woody softness. Dior Grand Bal and Grès Lumière Rose have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Piguet

6.8

Robert Piguet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Robert Piguet Mademoiselle Piguet is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral built around bergamot, apricot and almond, made for women and since discontinued. It opens with the citrusy brightness of bergamot. In the heart, apricot and almond add a fruity, sweet softness, while orange blossom brings in a floral line. Tonka bean closes the base with a powdery, slightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure and office settings. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Rochas Eau Sensuelle and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Parfum Bridal

6.3

Elie Saab · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Elie Saab Le Parfum Bridal is a sweet floral that reads powdery and creamy, made for women and leaning towards spring and autumn. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, then autumn, with summer and winter trailing behind. Leisure, daytime and evening wear lead the occasions, so it isn't tied to one setting. It opens with orange blossom, neroli and mandarin orange, a bright, lightly citrusy floral. In the heart, vanilla, gardenia and ylang-ylang soften it into a creamy sweetness. The base of amber, musk and benzoin dries down woody, resinous and powdery.

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella

7.0

Guerlain · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella is a fresh, citrusy and lightly spiced women's fragrance built around orange, green tea and star anise; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some see it as masculine. The top opens bright and green with orange, basil and green tea. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch while star anise and Chinese cassia bring a spicy edge. The base of musk, cedar and liquorice settles it into something woody with a mild sweetness.

Aurélien

7.9

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Aurélien is a unisex scent with a sweet, resinous and creamy floral-oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute give it a floral frame. Benzoin and black amber sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Myrrh and opoponax add a resinous, spicy weight, while patchouli leaves a woody base.

Bandit Suprême

7.8

Robert Piguet · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Robert Piguet Bandit Suprême is a unisex chypre that softens a green, leathery backbone with white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Voters lean slightly masculine, though classic and feminine votes are far from rare. It opens with galbanum and neroli, green and bright. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and amber add a soft floral warmth. The base of patchouli, leather, oakmoss and musk dries down earthy, resinous and leathery.

Petit Fracas

6.8

Robert Piguet · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Robert Piguet Petit Fracas is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that links a fresh opening of pear, mandarin orange and bergamot to a white-floral heart of jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for daytime and nights out. Voters clearly read it as feminine. Citrus and fruit come first, then the flowers take over. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cocoa soften it into a gourmand sweetness and a woody, powdery finish. The overall feel is floral and fruity.