The Perfume Library

Golden Nectar / رحيق ذهبي

7.4

Jawhara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jawhara Golden Nectar / رحيق ذهبي is a unisex fragrance that sets a creamy floral heart of tuberose, vanilla blossom and ylang-ylang against a warm base of leather, musk and oud. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with fresh bergamot, while cypriol and Pearadise® add a fruity, spicy edge. In the heart, tuberose, vanilla blossom and Madagascan ylang-ylang build a sweet, creamy floral. The base settles into leather, musk, Madagascan vetiver and oud with an oriental warmth. Anfas Salam and Anfas Sama have a close profile.

Darling Point Édition Limitée

7.6

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Darling Point Édition Limitée is a unisex scent that opens with fruity freshness and settles into something sweet, creamy and woody. Pear and apple give the opening a fresh, juicy start, while cinnamon adds a touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and jasmine absolute build a floral layer, with saffron adding warmth. In the base, praliné brings a creamy sweetness, and cashmere wood and moss form a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean towards nights out and leisure time, with daily, evening and business wear close behind. Its sweet, floral build sits comfortably on both men and women.

Odéon Rosebud

7.0

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Odéon Rosebud is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that carries the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper into a floral heart of peony, freesia and rose absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. It reads equally comfortably on men and women. Bergamot and pink pepper open lively and lightly spicy, with apricot kernel softening the edges. In the heart, peony, freesia and rose absolute bring a floral freshness. It settles onto a soft, gently woody base of Madagascan patchouli, cashmeran and white musk.

Bloomtea

6.5

Hermetica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermetica Bloomtea is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around green tea, Damask rose absolute and white musk, leaning towards spring and summer days. The top opens with clary sage, white lavender and green tea, fresh with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, pear, geranium and heliotrope add a floral, fruity sweetness. Moss, white musk and tonka bean close it on a soft, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Ojar Solar Flair and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

Armure Mara

8.0

Rabanne · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Armure Mara is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy touch. Jasmine absolute carries the floral side, while strawberry brings the fruity sweetness forward. Bourbon vanilla softens and rounds that sweetness, and patchouli stays in the background, adding a spicy, faintly earthy depth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It stays close to the skin and leaves a measured trail, so it is easy to wear around other people. It suits women and men alike, and fits anyone who likes sweet scents. Guerlain Florabloom and Rabanne Lady Million Royal have a close profile.

Parlez-moi d'Amour Encore

7.1

John Galliano · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

John Galliano Parlez-moi d'Amour Encore is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Daily and leisure wear lead, business follows, and evening and night out are chosen less often. It opens with mandarin orange, blueberry and mirabelle plum, which give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, Turkish rose, iris and gardenia build a floral, powdery body. Sandalwood, cypress and patchouli settle the sweetness onto a woody base.

In the Mood for Love Tender

6.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love Tender is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, business and leisure leading and evening a small share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a guide rather than a verdict. It opens with tangerine, aldehydes and berries, a bright, lightly fruity start. Rose, lotus and jasmine give the heart a soft floral body, while the aquatic and synthetic accords keep it cool. In the base, benzoin, musk and cypress sweeten it slightly and finish with a grounded warmth.

Paris Florence

7.9

Carven · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carven Paris Florence is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy texture. It opens with magnolia and blackcurrant, so a fruity freshness comes first. Heliotrope carries the floral, powdery side in the heart, and sandalwood, Virginia cedar and myrrh settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy base. Voters find the longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear and the office lead, while evening and night out also get votes. It reads feminine. Its profile is close to Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Calaluna.

Dry Waters - Megaflower

6.4

Hermetica · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Hermetica Dry Waters - Megaflower is a floral unisex fragrance built around jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, with sweet, spicy and woody sides. The flowers lead: jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom absolute form the core. Bergamot and mandarin orange add some freshness, while plum brings a soft fruitiness. Madagascan cinnamon adds a spicy touch, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk pull the scent towards sweet, creamy and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it can be worn as a unisex scent. Guerlain Mayotte and Parfums de Marly Sedbury have a close profile.

Tous Man Intense

7.0

Tous · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tous Man Intense is a men's fragrance built around neroli, petitgrain and lavender, with a fresh, citrusy, fougère character. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer for it, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions voted most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters see it as a masculine scent. It opens with the green, citrusy freshness of neroli and Tunisian petitgrain. The heart holds sage absolute, Provençal lavender and Tunisian orange blossom. In the base, tonka bean, musk, moss and amber sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Overall it reads fresh, lightly spicy and a little sweet.

Illicit Flower

6.1

Jimmy Choo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening on apricot, freesia and mandarin orange with a green edge. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits quiet settings. It has been discontinued. Apricot and mandarin orange give the opening a fruity, sweet lift, while freesia pulls it towards green freshness. The heart of grapefruit blossom, jasmine and rose builds a floral body. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cashmeran settle it onto a soft, woody foundation.

Red Island

7.9

Memo Paris · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Memo Paris Red Island is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand and spicy character, warm, creamy and slightly earthy. It opens with Madagascan cinnamon, longoza and bergamot, with the spice up front. The heart brings carrot, sandalwood absolute and coffee, adding a woody, earthy depth. In the base, tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla absolute and patchouli take over, and the scent dries down to a powdery, creamy sweetness. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. It is recommended most for leisure, nights out and evenings, though some also wear it at the office. It suits men and women alike, soft but full. Bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka and Le Couvent Nubica have a close profile.

1881 Silver

7.4

Cerruti · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Silver is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built around lemon, lavender and patchouli, suited to daily and office wear. It opens bright and spicy with lemon, coriander, basil and ginger. The heart adds a floral, fruity sweetness through lavender, ylang-ylang and pineapple, and the base settles into a woody, fougère-style footing of patchouli, oakmoss and amberwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daytime and the office, with leisure close behind. It reads masculine. Rochas L'Homme Rochas and Gucci Guilty Intense pour Homme have a close profile.

Irish Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Oud Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent built around oud, leather and birch. It wears strong, with strong longevity and projection, though the ratings come from only a few voters. It reads unisex, sitting comfortably on both men and women. It opens with pink pepper and juniper berry, a spicy and fresh start. The heart of maté absolute, clary sage and orris concrete lays down a green, earthy ground. In the base, birch, leather and oud bring a smoky woodiness, softened by tonka bean and amber into something resinous and warm. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Italian Leather have a close profile.

Darling Point

7.1

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Darling Point opens on pear and apple, then moves into orange blossom, rose and jasmine, a unisex scent that balances freshness with sweetness. Voters rate Darling Point's longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex fragrance, it suits both men and women. The opening of pear, apple and cinnamon is fresh and lightly spicy. The heart of orange blossom, saffron, rose absolute and jasmine absolute builds a floral core. In the base, praliné and cashmere wood leave a creamy sweetness, while moss keeps it grounded. Memo Paris Darling Point Édition Limitée and Nishane Tempfluo have a close profile.

Éveil du Faune

7.7

Hellenist · 2026

Floral · Green · Spicy

Portobello Road

7.0

Memo Paris · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Portobello Road is a unisex scent built on green leaves and florals, fresh but with a noticeable sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows, and it is not tied to either gender. Madagascan mandarin orange, green leaves and myrtle give it a fresh start. The heart holds clary sage, rose absolute and rose, where the floral side takes over. The base brings asphalt, Madagascan vetiver, patchouli and a rain accord, with a spicy, synthetic sheen running alongside the freshness. Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir and Morreale Zéphyr have a close profile.

Acqua Sale

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Acqua Sale is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with spice, wood and a faint powdery touch balancing its bright start. Black pepper, Macedonian juniper berry and mandarin orange open dry, spicy and bright. In the heart, osmanthus, sea salt, galbanum and orris butter make it salty and green on one side, powdery and lightly sweet on the other. Vetiver and Spanish labdanum absolute form a woody base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished surface. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits everyday wear. Givenchy Pi Neo (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.

Pure for Women (2015)

6.1

Esprit · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Esprit Pure for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, basil and pear, a light and slightly fruity start. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, heliotrope and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and green tones keep it airy. The base of cypress absolute, musk and benzoin dries down creamy and soft. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and also works for leisure time. It is a feminine scent.

Eau de Iceberg 74 Oud

8.1

Iceberg · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg 74 Oud is a unisex oriental with a spicy, sweet and resinous character, where oud is softened by floral and leathery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither loud nor quick to fade on skin. It has been discontinued, but the ratings it received are generally high. Ginger, elemi resin and cardamom open it with a spicy, slightly fresh start. In the heart, Cistus creticus absolute, Egyptian geranium absolute and saffron add a floral, sweet warmth. The base of Indonesian patchouli, oud and cypriol leaves a woody, animal and leathery trail. Memo Paris African Leather and Valentino Valentina Oud Assoluto have a close profile.

Jannat Baby (Eau Fraîche)

7.4

Memo Paris · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Jannat Baby (Eau Fraîche) is a unisex citrus scent that moves from a fresh opening of petitgrain, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of frangipani and neroli; it has been discontinued. Petitgrain, lemon and bergamot lead at the start, followed by frangipani and neroli, with orange and mandarin orange sweetening the floral heart. The base holds clary sage, tonka bean and liatris spicata. Overall it reads fresh and citrusy, lightly sweet, with a powdery, creamy softness and a faint woody undertone. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants a light scent without a gendered slant. Lush The Olive Branch and Acqua di Sardegna Smeralda have a close profile.

Aroma Délice

6.3

Lancôme · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Délice is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around jasmine tea, apricot and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Orange and bergamot give it a bright, slightly bitter citrus lift. Jasmine tea adds a floral, green note, while apricot softens the blend towards fruity and sweet. An aquatic freshness sits beneath it all. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. It suits those who want something light and clean, and it is aimed at women. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Rocher Retropical have a close profile.

Born Original Today for Him

6.1

Adidas · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Adidas Born Original Today for Him is a fresh men's fragrance where lime, mandarin orange and orange blossom lead, with a touch of spice. It opens with lime, elemi resin and mandarin orange for a citrusy freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy, lightly sweet side. In the base, amber, sandalwood and tree moss settle it onto a creamy, woody footing, so the overall impression is fresh but leaning towards a gourmand sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Its profile is close to Snif Soda Snob and Afnan Perfumes 9pm.

Wind in My Hand

8.1

Floraïku · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floraïku Wind in My Hand is a unisex scent built around mandarin orange, frankincense and orris concrete, with a fresh, floral and green character. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough impression. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, without leaning to either side. Mandarin orange brightness picks up spice from black pepper and ginger, while frankincense and maté absolute give it a resinous, green and slightly smoky base. Orris concrete adds a powdery softness, and clary sage and tonka bean absolute bring a woody, faintly sweet depth.