The Perfume Library

09 Posala

7.2

Odin New York · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Odin New York 09 Posala is a sweet, floral and gourmand scent that pairs peach and pear blossom with orange blossom, star jasmine and bourbon whiskey; it has been discontinued. It opens on peach and pear blossom, then moves into orange blossom, star jasmine and bourbon whiskey. The base of benzoin, amber, perique tobacco and purple iris turns it resinous, powdery and creamy. The overall impression is fruity sweetness with a little spice behind it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear get votes too. It is unisex, but more voters read it as feminine. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Amber Bourbon and Monolab White Star have a close profile.

Jasmin Grandiflorum Extrait 30

7.8

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver

7.6

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Calabrian and Tunisian neroli sit at the centre, joined by Calabrian orange blossom honey and vetiver. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: a fresh, green floral quality, the sweetness of the honey, and a woody, lightly spicy base of vetiver. A creamy, powdery softness settles over that warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine, classic or modern. Prada Infusion d'Homme and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Folie Rouge

7.0

ID Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Folie Rouge pairs lipstick and rice powder with orange blossom for a powdery, sweet, floral scent with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and red thyme, then settles into a creamy, powdery floral heart of lipstick, orange blossom and rice powder. White musk, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten it into a warm, gourmand base, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 - La Pureté for Him and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire (2009)

7.1

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is a sweet, gourmand and lightly smoky feminine scent that suits evenings and nights out best. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while daily and business wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads feminine to most voters, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, almond and Glycyrrhiza glabra, a fruity, sweet start. Smoked tea in the heart adds a smoky edge, and musk and vanilla in the base settle it into a soft, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

L'Heure Blanche

7.9

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Blanche is built on aquatic notes, white blossoms and milk, a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and is chosen less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with aquatic notes that feel clean and watery. White blossoms and milk then soften the heart and add a creamy touch. Iris, white amber and white musk settle into a powdery, gently sweet base. Green and synthetic shades sit quietly among the accords.

Amande Persane

7.1

Roger & Gallet · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Amande Persane pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot with the powdery sweetness of orris and bitter almond, a fresh, gourmand scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and leans towards spring and fall. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings also in the mix. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with a fresh, citrusy lift from mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, orris and bitter almond take over, turning the scent powdery, creamy and sweet. Tonka bean carries that sweetness into the base, while Atlas cedar adds a woody frame.

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa

7.5

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity sides, made for women. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection, and most voters pick spring and summer. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Three roses, French rose water, Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose, form the core. Lychee and blackcurrant add a fruity brightness and a light sweetness, while a creamy softness runs underneath. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Accento Overdose and Miller Harris Rose Silence.

L'Heure Dorée

7.6

Guerlain · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Guerlain L'Heure Dorée is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Coconut and cardamom open it with a sweet, creamy start, and rose sits in the heart. The base of oud, amber, musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous warmth, with the oriental side never far away. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads comfortably on either.

Lumière Rose

7.8

Grès · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Grès Lumière Rose is a fresh, fruity floral built around rose, peach and violet, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and sits comfortably in the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, orange blossom and pear, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, peach, rose and violet turn soft, floral and powdery. The base of musk, liquorice and sandalwood adds a warm, woody sweetness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois and ELLE L'Edition have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Honey Rose

8.0

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Loukoum Delight

7.5

Emeshel · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emeshel Loukoum Delight is a fresh, floral and sweet perfume with a soft, powdery, creamy feel, made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings, and it also suits evenings. It opens with lipstick. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose builds a floral frame, with the iris adding the powdery side. In the base, tonka bean and white leather sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy warmth, while the fruity touch stays in the background.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Cherry

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Cherry is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure or daytime wear. Cherry blossom and cherry water lead, giving it a fruity freshness. Turkish damask rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral body, vanilla sweetens it, and white musk and white tea leave a soft, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is used mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine. Musc Alizé by Comptoir Sud Pacifique and English Pear & Sweet Pea by Jo Malone have a close profile.

Amour Céleste

7.6

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Amour Céleste is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, lightly sweet and creamy texture, leaning towards daily and office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without pushing into the room. Most voters pick leisure, business and daytime use, with evening and night out less favoured. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Bergamot, orange and peach blossom open fresh and lightly fruity. Jasmine sambac, osmanthus and rose bring the floral heart forward. The base of ambergris, smoked tea and musk settles into an aquatic, slightly synthetic and creamy finish.

Rouge Bonheur

7.4

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Rouge Bonheur is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a floral, green and lightly spicy body. It opens with ginger and pepper, giving a bright, spicy start. Magnolia and rose bring a soft floral heart, and cedar with white musk settles the scent onto a clean, woody base. The sweet and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail without filling the room. Most voters point to leisure and daytime wear, with office use close behind. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante and Les Parfums de Rosine Eloge du Vert.

Anecdote

7.5

Aubade · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aubade Anecdote is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, leaning towards spring and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it is voted for most. It opens with coumarin and bergamot, a citrus freshness that lightens the start. The heart is a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, magnolia and white blossoms. White musk and vanilla in the base leave it soft, powdery and creamy. LM Parfums Aldhèyx and Van Cleef & Arpels So First have a close profile.

Cheval Blanc

8.0

Guerlain · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Cheval Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs a citrus and floral freshness with a powdery, creamy softness, clean and lightly sweet, easy to wear through the day. It opens with fig and bergamot, fruity and bright. At the heart, iris turns it powdery and floral. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle it onto a woody, creamy, soft ground, and the sweetness never gets heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less often for nights out. It suits anyone who likes a soft scent without a gender slant.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Noire

7.4

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Noire is a gourmand floral for women, setting rose against blackberry and liquorice sweetness, with leather and black tea adding a dry edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer sit well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Damask rose absolute and rose lead the scent; blackberry adds a fruity sweetness, and tonka bean and liquorice bring a soft, gourmand warmth. Leather and black tea pull that sweetness towards a dry, slightly powdery tone. Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne L'Essentiel and Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic have a close profile.

Jardin de L'Élysée

7.7

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Jardin de L'Élysée is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot's citrus brightness, and the heart builds a garden of jasmine sambac, magnolia and rose. Amber and tea soften the base. Fresh, green and fruity sides lead among the accords, while sweetness and a little spice stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Its profile is close to Fragonard Concerto and Byredo Flowerhead.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose

8.2

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose is a gourmand floral for women that sets rose in a sweet, creamy, fruity frame. Bergamot, black cherry and wild berries open bright and sugary, with almond alongside. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose absolute and Rosa centifolia absolute take over. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and aniseed in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Season votes split almost evenly across the year, so it isn't tied to one time of year. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, the office and evenings. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire L'Eau Rose and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

Âme Toscane Renaissance

7.4

ID Parfums

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Âme Toscane Renaissance pairs peach, magnolia and Florentine iris with musk and vanilla, giving a powdery, fruity floral made for women; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Summer and spring get the most votes, with fall close behind; daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail a little. Peach brings a fruity sweetness at the start. In the heart, magnolia and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery face, and in the base musk and vanilla move it toward a creamy, gourmand warmth. The overall feel is sweet and soft, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Fantaisie Baroque and Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire (2025) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (2025) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around May rose absolute and Calabrian bergamot. Rose comes through twice, as May rose absolute and as rose absolute, while Calabrian bergamot adds a bright, citrusy lift. White amber and white musk soften the floral heart and leave a lightly sweet base. The accords lean fresh, citrus, floral and green, with fruity and sweet touches in the background and a faintly synthetic edge. Altogether it reads clean, rose-centred and airy.

Autour de Minuit

6.5

ID Parfums · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

ID Parfums Autour de Minuit is a fruity, sweet gourmand-oriental for women, with spice and smoke running through it; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. In the heart, rose absolute, saffron and raspberry come forward; frankincense adds a smoky edge while raspberry keeps the scent fruity and sweet. The base of oud, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a warm, woody, gourmand trail. The overall impression is a dark, oriental sweetness balanced by spice.

Lulu Castagnette · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green