The Perfume Library

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

6.4

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is a fresh, citrusy and green floral made for women, with a light character that suits spring and summer days. Watermelon, Italian bergamot and Nashi pear give the opening a fruity freshness, while lime and Italian mandarin orange sharpen it with citrus. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose come forward, and moss, Virginia cedar and patchouli set this floral on a green, earthy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a somewhat synthetic brightness among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Sky

6.9

Anna Sui · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Sky is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear, with a floral, fruity side that turns sweet. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and pear, so citrus and fruit run together. Lotus, rose and lily of the valley bring a light floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla and popcorn soften the scent and make it sweeter. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick it for daily use and leisure, with some votes for office and sport. It is classed as a women's fragrance.

mat; limited

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma mat; limited is a fresh, floral women's scent built around lotus, osmanthus and mango. Lotus and osmanthus give it a soft, watery floral feel, while mango adds a fruity sweetness. Green tea and bamboo keep it green and airy, rose and water jasmine round out the flowers, and crystal musk sets everything on a light, clean base. A synthetic edge also shows in the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb and Fragonard Violette have a close profile.

C'est La Fête!

6.6

Christian Lacroix · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Christian Lacroix C'est La Fête! is a sweet, fruity-floral fragrance with a citrus lift, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, neither fleeting nor heavy, though only a small number of voters have rated them, so treat these as a rough guide. It has a slightly synthetic sheen and reads clearly as a feminine scent. It opens with pear, blackcurrant, passion fruit and apricot, a juicy burst of fruit. At the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid and vanilla bring in the floral side and sweeten it. Musk and sandalwood sit underneath as a soft base. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Lily and Mancera Juicy Flowers have a close profile.

WE±Tweed

7.1

UerMi · 2014

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

UerMi WE±Tweed is a unisex scent built around benzoin, musk and black pepper, sweet and spicy in character. The resinous sweetness of benzoin is softened by musk and ambroxan, while black pepper and violet leaf add a dry, slightly green edge. Woody, powdery and smoky tones sit among the accords, and an animal, synthetic touch gives the scent a warm but rough character. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, and it is favoured more for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. MA|LO Spirit and LPDO Excentrique Oud have a close profile.

Eau de Fleur de Soie

5.8

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Soie is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built from fruity notes, floral notes and silk tree blossom; it dates from 2008 and has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: the fruity notes bring freshness and a little sweetness, while the floral notes and silk tree blossom soften it into a powdery, gentle character. It is neither heavy nor dense, with the floral and fruity accords in front and the sweetness staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a scent that sits close to the skin without leaving a strong trail. Essence Like Hugs & Kisses and Hunkemöller Bodique have a close profile.

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)

7.7

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Fleur de Rocaille is a fresh, green floral for women, with a touch of citrus lifting a powdery, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. It isn't tied to one season or hour and keeps its feminine line through the day. The scent is built on flowers: jasmine, mimosa, lilac, violet, lily of the valley, gardenia and orange blossom lead. Sandalwood and cedarwood hold them on a woody base, while green and spicy touches keep it fresh rather than sweet.

Poivre Sacré

7.5

Caron · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Caron Poivre Sacré is a spicy, resinous and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal shares. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves comfortably between the two. The notes read as one whole: Madagascar pepper, cumin, saffron and nutmeg build the spice, while frankincense, labdanum absolute and patchouli settle it onto a resinous, earthy base. Rose absolute and gaiac wood add a floral, smoky softness, and a sweet, oriental warmth lingers behind.

Montaigne (2021)

7.4

Caron · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Montaigne is a floral, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy and resinous side, made for women. Montaigne has good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads clearly feminine, with a classic character for many. The floral side is built on ylang-ylang, jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom, with heliotrope adding a powdery softness. Labdanum, benzoin and vanilla pull it towards a resinous, sweet warmth, while cassia brings spice and Indian sandalwood a woody depth.

Eau de Rocaille

7.4

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eau de Rocaille is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a floral heart. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It is worn easily through the day, at the office and for leisure, and it holds up in the evening too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Italian green mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus start. Jasmine, rose, gardenia and orange blossom build the floral body, while French blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity edge and carrot supports the spicy, powdery side. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Rochas Eau Sensuelle.

Tokyo Smile

6.7

Masakï Matsushïma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Tokyo Smile is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit brightness with a light floral touch; it has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, peach, grapefruit and yuzu, bright and fruity. In the heart, rose, peach blossom and champaca add a soft floral layer, and crystal musk settles underneath as a clean, simple base. The green and sweet accords give the blend a light, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. DKNY Be Delicious and Creed Spring Flower have a close profile.

mat; Stone

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma mat; Stone is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that read cool and clean. It opens with lime, angelica and cardamom, while marine notes add an aquatic chill. In the heart, woody notes, violet leaf and mojito bring out the green side. The base of musk and cashmere wood softens everything and dries down slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine.

Lady Caron (2021)

6.9

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Lady Caron is a fresh, floral women's scent built around freesia, Chinese magnolia and Moroccan neroli, best suited to spring and summer days. The notes read as a single whole: freesia and Chinese magnolia carry a green, floral freshness, while peach adds a soft fruity touch. Vanilla and musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, and Jasminum auriculatum absolute deepens the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Hervé Léger Rose Léger and Maison Margiela Flower Market have a close profile.

Matsu Sakura

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masakï Matsushïma Matsu Sakura is a light women's fragrance that takes a fresh, fruity opening of cherry blossom, pear and lychee into a floral sweet pea heart and a base of patchouli and musk. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays close to the skin and doesn't take up much room. Most voters point to daily and leisure wear, some to the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens with cherry blossom, pear and lychee, giving a fresh, sweet fruit impression. Sweet pea softens the floral heart, and patchouli and musk settle the scent into a powdery warmth. A synthetic tone also shows among its accords.

Perle de Gardénia

8.7

Isabey · 2002

Floral · Green · Sweet

Isabey Perle de Gardénia is a creamy, powdery floral built around gardenia, balanced by green and lightly spicy touches, and it is aimed mainly at women. The top holds orange blossom absolute, ylang-ylang and neroli, while gardenia, iris and rose lead the heart. In the base, white leather, sandalwood, labdanum and amber close the scent with a woody, sweet warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is picked most often for evening, with daily wear, nights out and the office close behind. Hermès Hiris and Guerlain Cruel Gardénia have a close profile.

Lovely Garden

7.4

Oriflame · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriflame Lovely Garden is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on pomegranate, rhubarb and green notes, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed wear. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with office wear next. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a tendency. It opens with pomegranate, rhubarb and green notes that read fruity and fresh. The heart of heliotrope, milk and peony adds a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of vanilla orchid, musk and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

aqua mat; homme

7.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma aqua mat; homme is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts moderately and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage rather than a trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office, rarely for evenings. Voters mostly read it as masculine. It opens with lime, honey pomelo, bamboo sap and fig leaf, giving a citrusy, green and slightly fruity freshness. The heart of magnolia and bamboo adds a soft, watery floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, crystal musk and reed settle it into a calm, woody finish. Fragonard Eau du Bonheur and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò have a close profile.

Rose Ivoire de Caron

7.4

Caron · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Rose Ivoire de Caron is a unisex floral that sets Turkish rose on a spicy, powdery base, with a fresh, green edge. The scent centres on Turkish rose and Indian jasmine sambac absolute, softened by orris concrete into something powdery and creamy. Pink pepper, Madagascar pepper and white pepper add a spicy warmth, while ambrette seed and white musk tone down the sweetness and leave a clean trail. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and projection are moderate. Voters place it most often in leisure time, nights out and the office, though daytime and evening wear are also suggested. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Its profile is close to Perfumer H Soap and Jimmy Choo Radiant Tuberose.

Haiku - Bois d'Hinoki

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Haiku - Bois d'Hinoki is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a lightly sweet, woody base, and it sits closest to relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with violet leaf and bergamot, which give a green, airy start. At the heart, hinoki wood and fig take over, the woodiness softened by a fruity touch. In the base, frankincense, benzoin and white cedarwood sweeten the scent, while the aquatic and floral facets stay light. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure and business settings, and it reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though not by a wide margin. Puma Green Man and Memoize Veritas have a close profile.

Haiku - Fleur de Sanshō

7.1

Masakï Matsushïma · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma Haiku - Fleur de Sanshō is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with floral and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, and it also suits leisure time. As a unisex scent, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Bergamot and angelica open on a bright, green note. In the heart, orange blossom, Sichuan pepper and Szechuan pepper blossom bring floral softness alongside a light spiciness. The base of white cedarwood and maté dries down woody and plain. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques sous la Pluie and Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu.

Oud Excelsa

7.7

Caron · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Caron Oud Excelsa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh brightness with a woody, spicy character, with floral and oriental touches alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most of those who rated longevity found it high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits both men and women. Vietnamese oud, Atlas cedar, Finnish birch wood and Guatemala cardamom lead the notes, while Ethiopian and Colombian coffee and Bulgarian rose soften that woody frame. As a whole the scent carries both a synthetic sheen and an oriental warmth. It shares a close profile with Pana Dora Stricker and Nomenclature holy_wood.

Art Foundation

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masakï Matsushïma Art Foundation is a powdery, creamy floral that reads fresh and sweet, a light women's perfume suited to daytime and the warmer months of spring and summer. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It has been discontinued, and it reads as a feminine scent. The top brings apricot, silk tree blossom and osmanthus, floral and fruity at once. Lipstick and rice powder in the heart add a soft, powdery feel. In the base, milk, white musk and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, sweet finish. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Molinard Osmanthus have a close profile.

Rose Ébène de Caron

6.5

Caron · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Rose Ébène de Caron is a unisex scent that sets Turkish rose against leather, birch wood and coffee, leaning smoky, leathery and floral at once. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those readings as a rough guide. It carries no gender label and suits men and women alike. The rose sits on a sweet, resinous base; coffee and saffron add a spicy warmth, while leather, birch wood and styrax bring a smoky, animalic edge. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli deepen the woody side, and the oriental feel runs throughout.

Couleur Kenzo Violet

7.0

Kenzo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Violet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around blueberry, violet and blackcurrant; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It is described as a women's scent. Blueberry gives the opening a fruity sweetness, violet brings a floral, powdery softness in the heart, and blackcurrant carries the fruity line into the base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and lightly gourmand. Chantal Thomass Chantal Thomass (Pink) and Dior Miss Dior Chérie (2005) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.