The Perfume Library

Iris Nobile Sublime

6.8

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Sublime is a feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, floral and gently sweet heart. Mandarin orange and neroli keep the opening fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, orris, rose and orange blossom build a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of acacia, birch, patchouli, cedar and musk adds a woody, slightly spicy depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across leisure, evening, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Pink Flamingos

7.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Pink Flamingos is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that sets iris, rose and cherry in the heart behind a citrus opening. It opens with citrus notes and turns floral and fruity at the heart, with iris, rose and cherry. The base of musk, sugar and powder sweetens the dry-down and settles into a powdery softness. The overall impression is fresh, with a lightly synthetic sugariness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Chanel Chance Eau Splendide have a close profile.

Heat Wave

7.8

Prada · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prada Heat Wave is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance built around tuberose and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes are ylang-ylang and davana, and the heart brings tuberose and datura. In the base, vanilla and frangipani soften everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness. A green touch runs through the floral accord, while the oriental side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with spring and summer slightly ahead, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Prada La Femme and Gucci A Chant for the Nymph have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Maravilla

7.6

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Maravilla is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is unisex, about half of voters read it as feminine. The scent pairs the citrus freshness of Italian lemon with the soft floral side of orange blossom absolute. Peach adds a fruity, sweet touch, while Indonesian patchouli brings a spicy, powdery and creamy depth.

Belle de Paris

7.6

Fragonard · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Belle de Paris is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly spicy side, leaning towards spring and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with pear, green mandarin orange and neroli. In the heart, orris absolute, frankincense and violet add a powdery, softly spicy note. White cedar and musk dry it down to a clean, woody base. Heeley Iris de Nuit and Vyrao I am Verdant have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Desiria

7.7

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Desiria is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Magnolia and rose lead, with musk softening them. The whole reads fresh and green at first, then moves towards a sweet powderiness and a creamy feel; it is light and clean rather than heavy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. Half the voters call it feminine. Dior Rose Kabuki and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Irina have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Zahira

7.4

Bvlgari · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Zahira is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance built on ylang-ylang, spices and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The notes read as one whole: the creamy, floral ylang-ylang meets the sweet, powdery warmth of benzoin, while the spices give that soft base an oriental edge. There is a fruity touch among the accords as well.

Belle d'Arles

7.4

Fragonard · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Belle d'Arles is a fresh, citrusy floral built on neroli and orange blossom, with peach adding sweetness and a creamy amber base softening a touch of spice. It opens with neroli, peach and bergamot: bright citrus beside a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom absolute carries the floral heart, and amber settles the scent into a creamy, warm base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is read as feminine.

Infusion de Rose (2011)

7.2

Prada · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion de Rose (2011) is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets the brightness of mandarin and peppermint against the sweet, powdery softness of rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail well behind. Half of the voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and green throughout. Italian mandarin orange and peppermint give the lift, and Brazilian maté deepens the green side. Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose sit at the centre, adding a sweet, powdery softness. Prada Infusion de Rose (2017) and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Lilaia

7.7

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lilaia is a green, fresh women's fragrance built on galbanum, mastic absolute and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and feminine is the leading character vote. The sharp green of galbanum meets the resinous side of mastic absolute, and musk wraps both in a creamy, powdery softness. Beneath the fresh, floral feel sits a faint spicy, woody trace.

Celestial Whispers

6.1

Maison Margiela · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Celestial Whispers is a unisex scent that opens on frankincense and aldehydes and deepens with myrrh and iris. The top pairs frankincense with aldehydes for a fresh, resinous start. In the heart, myrrh and iris bring an earthy, smoky tone. The base turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla, softens with musk and settles on Virginia cedar wood. Spicy and synthetic accents run through the blend. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Its unisex character suits both men and women. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Room 1015 Purple Mantra have a close profile.

Nue au Soleil

7.1

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Nue au Soleil is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets neroli and orange blossom over patchouli and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen in similar measure for leisure, evening and business wear. Even so, most voters read it as feminine. Neroli gives the top a fresh, citrusy start, and orange blossom in the heart adds a soft, creamy floral note. Patchouli and musk anchor the base, leaving it powdery, lightly sweet and green, with a faint spicy touch in the background. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Narciso Rodriguez For Her (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Irina

8.1

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Irina is a fresh, green floral with a light fruity and powdery side, suited to spring and summer days, work hours and relaxed time off. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, while winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic or modern. It has been discontinued. Jasmine and magnolia form the floral core, and musk softens them onto a creamy base. Fresh and green accords dominate, with fruity sweetness and a powdery touch in the background. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Desiria and Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Selima

8.1

Bvlgari · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Selima is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance built around saffron, spices, rose and date. Selima leans towards autumn and winter; most voters pick those two seasons, though spring is not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also finds a place in business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or classic. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as a whole: saffron and spices set a warm, lightly woody base, rose carries the floral side, and date adds a fruity sweetness with a gourmand softness. A powdery, oriental tone rounds it off. L'Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant and Amouage Eidyya have a close profile.

Fleur d'Oranger Intense

6.8

Fragonard · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger Intense is a light, fresh floral for spring and summer days, aimed at women and close to an everyday scent. It opens on orange blossom and white blossoms. In the heart, mandarin orange, jasmine and bergamot add a citrus brightness, while green and fruity touches run alongside the floral core. In the base, honey sweetens the scent, and musk and sandalwood give it a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most voters call its character feminine or classic. Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger (Eau de Toilette) and Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bel Oranger

6.9

Fragonard · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Bel Oranger is a unisex scent led by orange and Italian bergamot, freshened with lemon petitgrain and set on a lightly woody base of cedar and patchouli. Citrus clearly dominates: orange and bergamot read bright and fruity, while lemon petitgrain adds a green, fresh edge. Cedar and patchouli sit quietly behind, giving a dry, woody balance without weighing the freshness down, with a floral touch alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to summer and spring, and to daily and leisure wear, with office use also well represented. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce and Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte have a close profile.

Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée (2018)

7.1

Miu Miu · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs a green, fruity lightness with a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Blackcurrant opens with a bright, fruity note. In the heart, lily of the valley carries a green, fresh floral character, and musk softens the sweetness as it dries down. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Its profile is close to Jette Joop Signature and Declaré Eau de Declaré.

Le Gemme - Amarena

7.3

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Amarena is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and autumn days, and it has been discontinued. Indian tuberose, Rosa centifolia and Amarena cherry come together like a fruity, sweet bouquet. There is a fresh air to it, a powdery softness blends into the accords, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Lancôme Ô Oui and Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Lazulia

7.6

Bvlgari · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lazulia is a women's fragrance built around jasmine, frankincense and oud, where a sweet floral side is set against resinous, smoky tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. As a whole it smells floral and sweet: jasmine leads, frankincense adds a resinous depth and oud brings a woody, smoky base. Spicy, powdery and creamy touches soften the blend and give it an oriental feel.

Miu Miu Fleur d'Argent

7.5

Miu Miu · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miu Miu Fleur d'Argent is a fresh, green-tinged floral for women that suits spring and summer daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Tuberose absolute leads at the start and builds a floral backbone. Fresh and green accords lighten it, while Akigalawood® in the heart adds a spicy, woody edge. Musk in the base settles everything onto a soft, creamy ground, and the overall feel is slightly synthetic and clean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead, with evening wear getting fewer votes. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Byredo Desert Dawn and Byredo Super Cedar have a close profile.

Cloud Reverie

7.6

Future Society · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Future Society Cloud Reverie is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built around iris, kelp and musk. Aquatic flowers and kelp give it a cool, watery feel. Iris adds a soft, powdery layer, while aldehydes bring a clean, synthetic brightness. Vanilla and sugar sweeten it slightly, and musk gathers everything on a smooth base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Its character is light and clean, with no lean towards either gender. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue and Narciso Rodriguez For Her L'Eau have a close profile.

La Femme Absolu

7.6

Prada · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Prada La Femme Absolu is a feminine scent where citrus and flowers are softened by a resinous, vanilla-tinged sweetness. It opens with peach, blood orange and Jamaican pepper, a fruity brightness met by a touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom and neroli give it a floral lift, with broom and everlasting flower alongside. The base of tolu balm and vanilla settles into a creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick it most often for a night out and for the office, with evening and daily wear close behind.

Le Gemme - Splendia

7.5

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Splendia is a fresh, green floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still leaving a light trail. The ratings are middling to good, though with few votes they should be read loosely. The scent is built from narcissus absolute, magnolia and oakmoss. The floral heart reads green and fresh, softened by a sweet, powdery touch, while the oakmoss adds a woody depth. Cartier Pur Magnolia and Chloé Chloé L'Eau have a close profile.

Io

7.2

La Perla · 1995

Floral · Green · Fruity

La Perla Io is a chypre for women that sets jasmine, rose, iris and osmanthus against the green, woody tones of oakmoss and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. The floral side sits on a green, woody footing, deepened by sandalwood and patchouli. Plum, mandarin orange, blackcurrant and passion fruit add a fruity brightness, while vanilla brings a soft sweetness. A spicy touch rounds out the chypre character.