The Perfume Library

126 perfumes

Rêverie

Gloria Vanderbilt · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gloria Vanderbilt Rêverie pairs bright fruity top notes of bergamot, pineapple and peach with a sweet vanilla and tonka base; it is a floral, gourmand women's scent that has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, pineapple and peach, a juicy, fruity start. Iris, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart, with cinnamon adding a light spice. The base of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vanilla and tonka bean turns powdery, creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few have voted. The sweet, gourmand character reads clearly feminine. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Woman and LR Hawaii have a close profile.

Iris & Lady Moore

7.8

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Iris & Lady Moore is a fresh, green and powdery scent built on iris, geranium and vetiver, written for women and leaning towards everyday wear. The scent reads as a single whole: iris lays down a powdery, floral base, geranium adds a green, lightly spicy edge, and vetiver steadies it with a dry, woody line. The overall impression is clean, cool and calm. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come well behind. It has been discontinued.

Rain & Angelica

7.1

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Rain & Angelica is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. The three notes read as one whole: lime brings a sharp, bright lift, angelica adds a green, lightly floral touch, and vetiver lays down a dry, woody floor. The aquatic side gives it the feel of clean, rainy air, while sweetness and powder stay in the background and soften the edges. It was created by Christine Nagel and dates from 2014. Perfumes with a close profile include Prada Infusion d'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.

Sweet Lemon

7.5

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Sweet Lemon is a unisex citrus scent that joins the bright opening of lemon, bergamot and rhubarb to the soft sweetness of freesia and peach. Its longevity is rated moderate, though only a few votes back that up, so it is a tentative reading. As a unisex scent, its fresh, sweet character suits daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and rhubarb, then freesia, pineapple and peach add a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Cypress, musk and cedar leave a powdery, lightly woody base. The overall character is fresh, citrusy and floral.

Lemon Tart

7.0

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Lemon Tart is a fresh, green citrus scent for women with a light sweetness on top; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. The notes read as a single whole: citrus fruits lead, vervain and broad-leaved thyme add a green freshness, and meringue softens the bright edge into something sweeter. The fruity accord rounds it out. Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat and L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Mandarine have a close profile.

Musc Pallida (Essence de Parfum)

7.5

Hermès · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time

7.1

Kenzo · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, nutmeg, ginger and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though the small number of ratings makes that a tentative judgement. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. The scent reads as a single piece: a fresh, citrusy air warmed by the spice of coriander and ginger. Nutmeg deepens that spice, while vetiver supplies a woody, earthy base. Green and powdery shades stay in the background. Zara Raw Vetiver and Prada Infusion de Gingembre have a close profile.

Bergamote

6.9

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean-Charles Brosseau Bergamote is a fresh, powdery chypre for women, opening on bergamot, lemon and bitter orange; it has been discontinued. The three citrus notes lead the opening, while jasmine and heliotrope bring a floral, powdery softness to the heart, with clove and rosemary adding a spicy, slightly herbal edge. Patchouli, oakmoss and amber carry the chypre character into the base, and tonka bean sweetens the finish. The accords also include a synthetic side, but overall it reads fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. There are too few votes to say anything about longevity, sillage or season. Harry Lehmann Lambada and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Eau Torride

6.6

Givenchy · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Eau Torride opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, then moves into bamboo and jasmine, making a fresh, aquatic floral for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. Overall it reads as a fresh, citrusy, floral women's scent, with no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. The top brings bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and peach, citrusy with a light fruity edge. In the heart, bamboo, elder and jasmine add a green, floral tone. Jasmine carries on into the base, where sandalwood dries the scent down with a soft woodiness. The aquatic and green sides stay in balance, with the sweeter notes kept in the background.

Peony & Moss

6.7

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Peony & Moss pairs peony, moss and blackcurrant in a green frame, a fresh floral for women that has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: green notes and ivy give it a cool, leafy feel, moss lays down an earthy base, peony carries the floral side, and blackcurrant adds a light fruity sharpness. Fresh, floral and green accords lead, while powdery, woody and spicy tones stay in the background, with a chypre touch underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh, green character suggests a scent for daytime and quieter settings. Maison Margiela Promenade in the Gardens and Zara Rose have a close profile.

2000 et une Rôse

9.1

Lancôme · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme 2000 et une Rôse is a floral-sweet women's fragrance that pairs rose with vanilla and musk, with a fresh, powdery side; it has been discontinued. Rose leads here, while vanilla and amber sweeten it into a gourmand warmth and musk adds a soft, powdery feel. Black pepper stays in the background, keeping the sweetness in check and giving the floral heart a slight lift. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a hint. It is made for women and suits anyone after a soft, romantic rose. Montale Roses Musk and Maison des Parfums Musk Gold have a close profile.

Rosa

6.9

Tous · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tous Rosa is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around May rose absolute, violet and raspberry, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb and ozone, which give a bright, airy start. The heart brings violet, May rose absolute and raspberry, floral and fruity with a sweet edge. In the base, vanilla, musk and cashmeran soften that sweetness into a smooth finish. Bath & Body Works Carried Away (Fragrance Mist) and Moudon Précieux have a close profile.

Wisteria & Violet

7.4

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Wisteria & Violet is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on wisteria, violet and water lily. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. A fresh, green floral character leads; the powdery side of the violet and a sweet streak soften it, with a faint spicy touch staying in the background. Its sillage is moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Hiram Green Vivacious and Demeter Fragrance Library Violet (Cologne) have a close profile.