The Perfume Library

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse

8.0

Caron · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Caron Tubéreuse Merveilleuse is a unisex floral built around tuberose, jasmine sambac and orange blossom, with citrus brightness and a creamy, sweet side. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Indian tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while Italian lemon and ginger lift it. Almond milk, bitter almond and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet feel, starfruit adds a fruity touch, and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Marc Gebauer Private Garden and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow

7.2

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh lemon and bergamot and softens it with jasmine and orange blossom, suiting easy daytime wear. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a bright, citrusy start. Jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart, and musk and vanilla in the base turn it sweet, powdery and lightly gourmand, with a fruity touch running through. Most voters place it in daily, leisure and business settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It has been discontinued. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Kappa Camou Woman have a close profile.

N'Aimez que Moi (2021)

7.3

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron N'Aimez que Moi is a fresh, powdery floral for women, built around rose, neroli and lilac. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Turkish rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, with neroli and lilac keeping it bright, while violet and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, and patchouli, Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar give it a green, earthy base. Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

Masaki Fluo

6.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Masaki Fluo is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs a fruity opening of grapefruit, passion fruit and kumquat with a floral heart of lotus, peony and nectarine. Citrus and fruit come first, while the heart softens and sweetens the scent with lotus, peony and nectarine. Crystal musk stays in the background at the base and leaves a clean finish. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it sits close to the skin and leaves a modest trail. Its light character suits everyday wear. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau and Moschino Toy 2 have a close profile.

Couleur Kenzo Rose-Pink

5.3

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Rose-Pink is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light sweetness and a fruity side, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. With few votes behind these ratings, they give a rough idea rather than a firm verdict. It reads feminine. The notes come across as one whole: grapefruit gives the freshness, rose and angelica lean it floral, and saffron adds a faint spicy tone. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Jil Sander Sunlight Grapefruit & Rose have a close profile.

Perle de la Route d'Emeraude

8.4

Isabey · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Isabey Perle de la Route d'Emeraude is a women's perfume that sets a fresh citrus and green opening against a sweet, powdery, creamy bouquet of flowers. The top holds bergamot, cinnamon and rose, with the citrus brightness softened by spice. In the heart, iris, orange blossom absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and tuberose build a full floral body. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, vanilla and amber sweetens it into a resinous, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Most voters pick evening and night out, with some room left for business and daily wear. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Isabey La Route d'Emeraude and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu

6.2

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

VE±Velvet (2013)

6.1

UerMi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

UerMi VE±Velvet is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy blend of Sicilian lemon, spearmint and cardamom with a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex. Citrus and spearmint lead the freshness, while cardamom keeps the spice light. Patchouli and vetiver CO2 add an earthy depth, and cedarwood and elemi resin round out the woody, resinous side. The overall impression is dry, green and clean.

T-mat;

7.4

Masakï Matsushïma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma T-mat; is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with lemon, mint and pear and moves into cyclamen and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes that reading is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It begins with lemon, mint, pear and mandarin orange, a citrusy, fruity freshness with a green edge. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley and freesia add a soft floral note, and crystal musk and gourmand notes in the base turn it powdery and sweet. An aquatic, synthetic feel runs alongside. Essence Like a Walk in the Summer Rain and Abercrombie & Fitch Away Woman have a close profile.

Navigations Through Scent - Londinium

7.2

Molton Brown · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Molton Brown Navigations Through Scent - Londinium is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and fruit, then turns smoky, earthy and woody; it has been discontinued. It opens with berries and bergamot, a bright, lightly sweet fruit note. In the heart, oakmoss and myrrh give it an earthy, spicy footing. The base of frankincense and whisky leaves a smoky, creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few people have rated it, so this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on either men or women, balancing sweetness against smoke. Amouage Decision and Armaf Bucephalus No. XI have a close profile.

UR±Silk

6.5

UerMi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

UerMi UR±Silk is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around fig, tangerine and iris, suited to easy daytime wear. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one continuous accord: tangerine and grapefruit bring a bright fruity lift, while fig and dill push the green side forward. Iris and lilac add a soft floral touch, thinned out by neroli. Musk and cedarwood leave a light, powdery woody base, with a little sweetness and a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither disappears quickly nor fills a room. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business settings, and much less in the evening. It wears equally well on men and women. Maya Njie Les Fleurs and Borntostandout Fig Porn have a close profile.

M

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma M is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, lychee and apricot, then softens into iris and musk. The top is bright and fruity, with citrus leading and a light sweetness alongside. At the heart, iris adds a floral, powdery touch, and musk gathers it all onto a soft, warm base. Aquatic and green facets keep it fresh, while woody and spicy shades stay in the background, and the accords also carry a synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Aqua Earth Homme

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Aqua Earth Homme is a fresh aquatic fragrance for men that pairs bright orange, mandarin and lemon with watery notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, mandarin, lemon and blackcurrant, a fruity, citrusy freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, peppermint and neroli carry that freshness on, while patchouli and cedarwood give the base a light earthy, woody footing. A spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a light scent that sits close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Evening and night-out wear get far fewer votes.

Divine

5.5

Oriflame

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Oriflame Divine is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with water hyacinth, bamboo and violet and rests on a floral heart of lily and rose. The top notes of water hyacinth, bamboo and violet give a cool, green, aquatic start. In the heart, lily, freesia, rose and jasmine bring the floral side forward. Sandalwood, white musk and plum in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Divine is classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits a quiet day. These ratings rest on only a few votes. Jennifer Aniston Eau de Parfum and The Body Shop Oceanus have a close profile.

Aqua Platinum

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Aqua Platinum is a fresh men's fragrance that sets a cool, sharp opening of metallic notes, cardamom and pepper against the citrus of yuzu and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. The top is metallic notes, cardamom and pepper, while the heart of yuzu, grapefruit and mint brightens and cools the scent. Cedar, cashmere wood and orris root soften it in the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches over a light floral and woody backdrop. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then sport and the office, and less often at night or in the evening. Marketed as a men's scent, it has a profile close to Burberry Summer for Men and Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme.

AB±Cashmere

6.1

UerMi · 2013

Fresh · Green · Sweet

UerMi AB±Cashmere is a unisex scent that pairs jasmine, sandalwood and osmanthus with vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Jasmine and osmanthus bring a soft floral side, while sandalwood and patchouli ground it in woody, earthy tones. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky shadow, and vanilla with ambergris keeps the whole thing sweet and warm. Fresh and green accords are present, but the sweet, gourmand and spicy sides lead. Lattafa Raghba and Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire have a close profile.

Love by Lily Prune

5.4

Ulric de Varens · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Love by Lily Prune is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a soft, sweet and powdery character. The top notes are grapefruit, lychee and mirabelle plum, giving a bright, juicy fruit opening. At the heart, freesia, cherry blossom and rose add a gentle floral softness, wrapped in a synthetic, powdery feel. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it onto a warm foundation. It has been discontinued, and its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Zara Woman Fruity.

Narcisse Noir (2021)

7.5

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Narcisse Noir (2021) is a unisex perfume that builds a fresh, floral scent from orange blossom, jasmine and neroli over a powdery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters find the staying power high. With no gender lean, it can be worn by women and men alike. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said on those. The scent is built around orange blossom water absolute, orange blossom absolute, petitgrain and neroli, with jasmine and rose filling out the floral side. Musk, Haitian vetiver and Mysore sandalwood add a woody, slightly animal depth to this green, sweet and lightly spicy floral body. Caron Narcisse Noir (2017) and Chanel Jersey have a close profile.

Champ Bleu du Ciel

6.3

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Caron Champ Bleu du Ciel is a fresh, citrus-led and green unisex fragrance with a woody backbone. The notes read as a single piece rather than in layers. Mandarin orange, lemon, bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright citrus body, while pink pepper and carrot seed add a dry, green edge. Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver, gaiac wood and oakmoss form the woody base, softened by orris and ambroxan. The overall impression is clean, cool and slightly synthetic, sitting between masculine and feminine. Obvious Un Bois and Kilian Kologne Shield of Protection have a close profile.

Poivre Impérial

5.5

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Caron Poivre Impérial is a unisex scent that sets Sichuan pepper, Madagascar pepper and saffron against a floral backdrop. The spicy accord comes from the two peppers, with saffron adding warmth. Turkish rose absolute and lotus carry the floral side, while frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky edge. Aquatic notes keep it fresh, and cashmeran lends a powdery, creamy softness. Its sillage is rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small, so treat that as a first impression. It suits anyone who wants something fresh and spicy at once, regardless of gender. Comme des Garçons 8 88 and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lazulia have a close profile.

Belle de Niassa

5.6

Caron · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Caron Belle de Niassa is a floral, fruity women's fragrance in which ylang-ylang and jasmine sit beside the fresh, juicy sweetness of green mango and starfruit. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Madagascan ylang-ylang, Indian jasmine sambac absolute, Chinese magnolia and Jasminum auriculatum absolute build the floral core. Green mango, starfruit, watermelon and blackcurrant add a citrusy, green and sweet fruit brightness around it. Powdery and creamy shades among the accords soften the flowers. Caron Infini and Tiffany & Co. Sheer have a close profile.

Accord 119 (2021)

7.0

Caron · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Accord 119 is a women's fragrance where floral and fruity character meets sweet, powdery and resinous tones. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. Blackberry and blackcurrant bring a sweet, fruity side, while heliotrope, violet and Egyptian jasmine absolute turn it into a powdery floral. Frankincense and patchouli add a resinous, earthy depth, and vanilla with musk softens the blend and rounds it off with an animalic warmth.

S8 Night

5.0

Oriflame

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Oriflame S8 Night is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic surface over a sweet, spicy and powdery depth. The notes read as one whole: suede and cedarwood give it a woody, faintly leathery frame, while praliné adds a creamy, sweet softness. The fresh and aquatic accords keep that sweetness from turning heavy, with spicy and powdery tones following behind. A synthetic edge runs through the character. Its profile is close to Fine'ry Without a Trace (Eau de Parfum) and Christian Louboutin Loubiraj.

Perle de Lys Noir

8.4

Isabey · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Isabey Perle de Lys Noir is a feminine perfume from 2014 that moves from a fresh, green start into a dense, sweet, resinous floral; it has been discontinued. Black pepper gives a spicy first impression. The heart becomes a creamy, powdery bouquet of Indian tuberose absolute, ylang-ylang, lily and broom absolute. In the base, frankincense, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten it and dry it down into a warm, woody, resinous finish. Created by Jean Jacques, the composition keeps its citrus and green notes in the background. With a strong oriental streak, this floral is a women's fragrance. Fragonard Lune de Miel and Xerjoff Ouverture have a close profile.