The Perfume Library

L'Âme Perdue

7.8

Le Galion · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Galion L'Âme Perdue is a sweet, spicy, resinous floral with a chypre backbone, made for women and best suited to evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and very few choose summer. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and voters call it feminine and classic. Rochas Moustache and Xerjoff Layla have a close profile. The opening brings Sicilian mandarin orange, cardamom and white pepper. At the heart, plum, Bulgarian rose and jasmine form a floral mass, with clove and cassia adding spice. It dries down sweet with Mexican vanilla, honey and amber, while oakmoss and patchouli give it a woody footing.

John Varvatos for Women

6.8

John Varvatos · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

John Varvatos for Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and powdery feel and chypre and oriental touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with grappa, mandarin orange, apricot and plum, a fruity start. The heart carries mango blossom, lily, jasmine and rose. The base of tonka bean, patchouli, oakmoss and wild honey sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and evening lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Boucheron Boucheron (1988) and Chanel Allure Sensuelle have a close profile.

Fleurs de Nuit

7.1

Badgley Mischka · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by green and fruity tones and leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The perfume has been discontinued. Most voters place it in spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure, business and evening get nearly equal votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with magnolia, quince and bergamot, a fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, jasmine and white peach adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Woody notes and amber settle underneath, leaving a powdery, warm base. Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Velvet Love

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Love is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with a spicy, powdery depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and still works for daily and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. Ylang-ylang, carnation and pepper make up the scent. The floral and sweet side leads, while spicy, woody and resinous tones sit behind it. A powdery, creamy softness and a fresh touch shape its overall feel.

Green Tea Pomegranate

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pomegranate is a fresh, citrusy and green women's scent built around pomegranate, bergamot leaf and Earl Grey tea. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings. Half the voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. The top opens with pomegranate, bergamot leaf, Minneola tangelo and passion fruit, a fruity and citrusy start. In the heart, Earl Grey tea, magnolia, violet leaf and davana add a green, floral side. The base of raspberry blossom, maté absolute, musk and white moss settles into something sweet and soft. Its profile is close to Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Sakura Blossom and DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum).

Vacation (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Vacation · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vacation Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs the sweet, fruity side of coconut, pineapple and banana with a synthetic, chlorinated-water coolness. Coconut milk, coconut water and petitgrain open it; in the heart, pineapple, banana, bergamot and orange blossom bring a fruity sweetness, softened by musk. The base of chlorinated water, sea salt and synthetic fibers adds a poolside, holiday feel, which keeps the creamy side light. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for sport. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine, and shares a close profile with Sol de Janeiro Flor Mística and Bath & Body Works At the Beach.

Sweet William

6.8

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carner Sweet William is a unisex scent that moves from a spicy opening into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral, best suited to spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither sits close and fades nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure, evening and daily wear leading the occasions. Votes lean towards feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with galangal, cardamom and white pepper, so spice and freshness come together at first. In the heart, Comorian ylang-ylang, rose water and tobacco flower add a soft floral note. Florentine iris and vanilla absolute leave a powdery, creamy, sweet warmth at the base.

With Love

7.3

Hilary Duff · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hilary Duff With Love is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mangosteen and spices; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine; it leans towards spring and summer but spreads across all four seasons. It is placed mostly in daytime and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out. The top pairs spices with mangosteen. The heart turns floral and woody with mangosteen blossom and cocobolo wood. In the base, amber and musk soften everything into a gourmand, oriental sweetness.

Flor y Canto

6.8

Arquiste · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Arquiste Flor y Canto is a fresh, green floral built around tuberose, frangipani and southern magnolia. It opens with Mexican acacia, leaves and tagetes, a green and fresh start. The heart brings tuberose absolute, frangipani, red frangipani and southern magnolia into a full floral body, with a fruity touch and a powdery softness. Mexican copal resin, benzoin and Mexican vanilla sweeten the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Violet Pourpre d'Automne and Abahna Frangipani & Orange Blossom have a close profile.

Tobacco Vanille Parfum

8.2

Tom Ford · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong: it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. The rich build suits cooler weather, though there is no clear season or occasion vote to confirm it. It sits in the middle ground between masculine and feminine. Tobacco absolute and vanilla absolute lead the scent; the vanilla adds a creamy softness, the tobacco a dry depth. Oak wood and whisky barrel form a woody, slightly oriental body. Italian bitter orange and ginger bring a spicy brightness to the sweetness.

Green Tea Exotic

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Exotic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it fits anyone who wants a scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with enough restraint for the office too. The top notes of black tea, bergamot and kaffir lime open fresh. The heart of green tea, lily, jasmine, orchid and Rangoon grapevine turns floral and green. In the base, woods, white narcissus and ambrette seed settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Green Tea Lychee Lime

7.5

Elizabeth Arden · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lychee Lime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of lychee and key lime with a calm green tea base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer, with spring second. It suits leisure, daily wear and sport, and it can also work at the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. The top is bright and lightly sweet, with lychee, key lime, Italian bergamot and lemon. In the heart, magnolia, Egyptian geranium and water lily add a soft floral and green touch. The base of black tea, green tea and lychee liqueur settles into a gently sweet, tea-like finish.

Palindrome I

7.9

Santi Burgas · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Santi Burgas Palindrome I is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon against the sweetness of vanilla, cocoa bean and Venezuelan tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Citrus, sweet and gourmand accords lead. The mandarin and lemon are softened by cocoa, vanilla and tolu balm, while sandalwood, frankincense and opoponax add a powdery, spicy, slightly smoky depth throughout. Memo Paris Manoa and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

Él

7.8

Arquiste · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Arquiste Él is a men's fragrance with a green, spicy and earthy character and the feel of a classic fougère. It opens with Egyptian geranium, clary sage, Greek laurel and Moroccan rosemary, a fresh and herbal start. In the heart, orange blossom water and buckwheat honey add a light sweetness, held in check by cinnamon leaf and cardamom. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss, a dry woody floor, with castoreum adding an animalic warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet wears easily in leisure time too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Fragrances of Ireland Patrick have a close profile.

Paradise Moon

6.3

Estēe Lauder · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Paradise Moon is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, warmed by sweet, fruity and leathery touches. Spanish cistus, osmanthus and leather give it a spicy, resinous warmth. The floral side leads, the fruity sweetness softens it, and the leather leaves a dry trace in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many call it feminine and classic. Rabanne Erotic Me and Zara Osmanthus have a close profile.

Porter Sa Peau

8.4

Roberto Greco · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Roberto Greco Porter Sa Peau is a unisex chypre that pairs a fresh, powdery floral character with animal and leathery undertones. Hawthorn and narcissus set a floral frame, while aldehydes add a clean, bright lift. Musk and ambergris carry the scent into a creamy, powdery softness, with spicy, animal and leathery tones adding a warm trace in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, though the other seasons draw similar votes. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads feminine or classic more than masculine. Diptyque Fleur de Peau and Hermès Cuir d'Ange have a close profile.

Connected - Kenneth Cole Reaction

6.0

Kenneth Cole · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenneth Cole Connected - Kenneth Cole Reaction is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built around violet leaf, apple and mandarin; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, apple, Brazilian mandarin orange and persimmon, giving a lightly fruity freshness. The heart brings lemon, cardamom and clary sage, adding a spicy, slightly green coolness. The base settles on tobacco, driftwood, moss and mahogany wood, and an aquatic, synthetic feel runs through the whole scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It suits leisure, office and daytime wear far more than nights out. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

L'Etrog

6.9

Arquiste · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arquiste L'Etrog is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on Calabrian citron, Sicilian lemon and myrtle, with jasmine and date in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. The opening is bright citrus from citron, lemon and bergamot, with myrtle adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, pistachio tree resin and Turkish date soften the florals with a fruity sweetness. The base settles on Lebanon cedar, vetiver and patchouli, a woody, lightly spicy footing.

Peau

6.9

Arquiste · 2021

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Arquiste Peau is a fresh, spicy scent with a woody, powdery and slightly animal side, sitting close to the skin with a warm feel, and it is worn as a unisex fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall slightly ahead, and it suits leisure time, daytime and evenings alike. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it doesn't lean on either. The top opens with ambergris, musk and clary sage; in the heart, coriander seed, sargassum and Indian white pepper add a spicy, fresh air. The base of okoumé, labdanum and Ambermax® settles into a resinous, powdery warmth. LesNez L'Antimatière and Montale Amber Musk have a close profile.

Cologne Nocturne

8.0

Le Galion · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Cologne Nocturne is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the herbal touch of thyme, rosemary and lavender. It reads as a citrus cologne first, with thyme and rosemary coming forward soon after. Clary sage, rosewood and cedarwood give it a woody backbone, while patchouli and amber soften it a little and the spicy notes stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it keeps a unisex cologne character. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

Velvet Vetiver

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Vetiver is a unisex scent that pairs vetiver with fig in a green, fresh and slightly earthy blend. It opens with galbanum and bergamot, then moves into the green, fruity heart of Smyrna fig and fig leaf, kept airy by French clary sage and blue gum eucalyptus. The base leans on Haitian vetiver, maritime pine and buffalo grass, leaving a soft, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Nishane Hacivat and Miller Harris Figue Amère have a close profile.

Bourrasque (2020)

7.7

Le Galion · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Le Galion Bourrasque is a unisex chypre that moves from the spicy opening of ginger, cardamom and pimento through a floral heart of rose and osmanthus to a base of oakmoss and patchouli. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer sit in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. The opening pairs ginger, cardamom and Italian citrus fruits for a spicy, bright start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, osmanthus and woodland strawberry bring a floral sweetness, while opoponax and styrax add resinous warmth. The base of oak, petrichor, patchouli and oakmoss settles the scent on an earthy, woody footing, with an animal edge among its accords.

Wisteria Blue

7.1

Nest · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Nest Wisteria Blue is a fresh, watery floral for women, with a soft creamy touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this should be read cautiously. There are no season or occasion votes, though the fresh character suits everyday wear. Aquatic notes set a clean, cool base. Jasmine, Bulgarian rose and French wisteria form the floral core, and the creamy accord softens them. A synthetic tone also runs through the accords. Andy Warhol Marilyn (rose) and Laborynthia Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

John Varvatos Platinum Edition

7.6

John Varvatos · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

John Varvatos Platinum Edition is a woody men's fragrance that opens with sage, coriander and cinnamon and deepens into vetiver, leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and bitter orange bring citrus on top, while sage, coriander and cinnamon add spice. In the heart, vetiver, leather and frankincense give an earthy, smoky, leathery feel. Sandalwood, woody notes and amber sweeten the base and leave a slightly powdery wood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude Man and Liaison de Parfum I Dare You have a close profile.