The Perfume Library

Flavia Vanilla/82

6.6

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 HTTP://WWW.BONDNO9.COM is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and green character, pairing fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Yellow bergamot, juniper berry and pineapple open bright and crisp. In the heart, apple and blackcurrant carry the fruit forward while cedarwood adds a woody backbone. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and moss settles it into a soft, earthy finish, with spicy and synthetic touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall, summer and spring draw similar support, with winter trailing. It is picked most for nights out and leisure, and also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine.

Bottega Veneta L'Absolu

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bottega Veneta L'Absolu is a powdery floral for women, pairing jasmine sambac with leather. It reads as a single piece: the floral accord comes forward through jasmine sambac, leather gives it a leathery, lightly spicy frame, and ambroxan adds a synthetic, powdery softness. The result is a dry, warm floral-leather blend rather than a sweet one. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear isn't ruled out. Half of voters find it feminine, while some see a masculine character. Zimaya Black Symphony and Theodoros Kalotinis Leather Iris have a close profile.

Sea & Sun in Cadaquès

6.8

Salvador Dali · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Porsche Design Sport

6.7

Porsche Design · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Porsche Design Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, sport and daytime wear lead the occasions. A clear majority find it masculine, while some call it modern. It opens with rosemary, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh citrus with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, aquatic notes and violet leaf add a green, watery coolness. The base of cedar, amber and patchouli dries down woody and lightly spicy. Police To Be (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Femme Individuelle

6.1

Montblanc · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Femme Individuelle is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity and sweet touches settle into a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bay leaf, currant and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Rose and lotus carry the floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent and dry down to a soft, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters find it feminine.

By Night Jette

6.6

Jette Joop · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jette Joop By Night Jette is a floral-oriental women's scent led by jasmine and rose, sweetened by vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Autumn, winter and spring lead, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for nights out, evenings and leisure time. The top opens on jasmine and rose. Cedar, sandalwood and vanilla bring a woody, gourmand sweetness to the heart, and musk and amber leave the base warm and powdery.

Belle Joueuse

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Atelier Parfum Belle Joueuse opens with raspberry, peach and ginger and moves into rose and jasmine, a fresh, fruity floral described as unisex. Belle Joueuse lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is chosen most for leisure and business wear. Half of those who voted find it feminine, though it stays unisex. The top notes are raspberry, ginger and peach: a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, rose, patchouli and jasmine carry the floral side, with the patchouli adding an earthy note. The base of vetiver, musk, tonka bean absolute and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy warmth. Chypre and synthetic accents run through it.

Ibiza Hippie

6.4

Escada · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Ibiza Hippie is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, pear and lychee open with a juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, blue freesia, cranberry and water hyacinth add a airy floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber settles the scent into a soft, woody foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

Zen Moon Essence

7.5

Shiseido · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shiseido Zen Moon Essence is a women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, its fresh floral character softened by sweet, powdery woods. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure and office wear, with evenings also in the mix. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Bergamot, pear and grapefruit open it with a fruity freshness. The heart is floral, with magnolia, violet, jasmine and tuberose, and raspberry adds a light sweetness. Amber, white musk and vanilla settle it into a soft, powdery base.

This Is Her! No Rules

7.8

Zadig & Voltaire · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! No Rules is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by fruity and sweet tones, and it leans towards easy everyday wear. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it modern. Spring and summer are the favourite seasons, fall follows closely, and winter is picked least. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the usual settings, which suits its light, easygoing build. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Bergamot and orange blossom give the freshness, while jasmine carries the floral side. Vanilla and chestnut cream bring sweetness and a creamy feel; powdery and lightly spicy tones stay in the background, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Ombre Bleue

7.2

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Bleue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits leisure hours and the office, from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter plays a smaller part. It opens with carnation and orange blossom. The heart gathers jasmine, lily of the valley, white lily and May rose. In the base, honey, styrax and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Its profile is close to Boucheron Place Vendôme and Bvlgari Blv II.

Zen Sun for Women

6.8

Shiseido · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen Sun for Women is a fresh, lightly sweet floral that opens with citrus and fruit; it has been discontinued, but it still reads as an easy everyday scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and office settings. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, citron, lemon and grapefruit brightness, softened by mango and peach. The heart brings blue rose, lily of the valley, lotus and gardenia into a floral core. In the base, amber and sandalwood set a woody, slightly powdery ground, with raspberry stretching the sweetness a little.

Haute Provence/89

6.9

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parle Moi de Parfum Haute Provence/89 is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that sets narcissus and lavender against the juicy sweetness of melon and watermelon. Narcissus and lavender form a floral backbone, while melon and watermelon add a cooling, sweet fruit tone on top. As a whole it reads airy and lightly sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Escada Miami Blossom and Jeanne Arthes Rainbow have a close profile.

Gold Coast

6.8

Bond No. 9 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Gold Coast is a fresh, fruity and aquatic floral with a light sweetness, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with red apple, apricot and lychee, which give a bright fruity start. In the heart, watermelon joins rose and rose absolute, and the fruit's freshness turns softly floral. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla in the base sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a gentle ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear as the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. Escada Sorbetto Rosso and Escada Especially Escada have a close profile.

Bogner Snow Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Bogner · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bogner Snow Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on juniper berry, galbanum and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, and its light touch also suits the office. It opens with juniper berry, galbanum and mandarin orange, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, pepper, ginger and cedarwood add a spicy, woody edge. Oakmoss, amber and fig leaf then settle it onto a green, woody base. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey and Burberry Sport for Men have a close profile.

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Les Bains Guerbois · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Cologne

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Eau de Cologne is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cardamom and ginger against the woody, resinous warmth of patchouli, cedar and frankincense. Voters rate it moderate in both longevity and sillage. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Cardamom and ginger open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build a woody body; at the base, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten it and finish with a resinous warmth. A floral touch sits in the background.

Zen Purple

6.3

Shiseido · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen Purple opens with citrus, lily of the valley and freesia, then moves into tuberose and jasmine: a fresh floral for women that has been discontinued. Lime and citrus fruits come first alongside lily of the valley and freesia, so the start is fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine deepen the floral side and add a sweet softness. Cedar, amber and musk close it on a woody, slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits closer to the skin than it projects. Its fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear, and it reads clearly feminine. Avon Célèbre (Eau de Toilette) and Impulse Spice Girls have a close profile.

Bois Fuchsia

7.1

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Bois Fuchsia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a sweet, fruity softness. It opens with iris and blackcurrant, and the heart brings lychee, rose and raspberry for a floral-fruity sweetness. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base, leaving it woody, powdery and creamy, with an earthy shade in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen most for leisure and evening wear. Votes on character lean feminine. L'Occitane en Provence Rose Jardin Délice and Rochas Byzance Gold have a close profile.

Privarot

7.2

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Woody

LEN Fragrance Privarot is a sweet, floral women's scent that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with ylang-ylang and jasmine, and tiaré and orange blossom keep the heart floral. In the base, sandalwood and benzoin turn it woody and oriental, with a soft, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick night and evening, and spring and fall are the seasons it leans towards, though it also gets worn in summer. Plenty of voters wear it for leisure as well. Les Essentials Vanille and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Gold have a close profile.

Jeux Dangereux

7.0

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LEN Fragrance Jeux Dangereux is a fresh, citrusy floral that pairs a fruity brightness with a sweet warmth, and it is aimed at women. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, bright and citrusy. Jasmine and rose bring the floral heart, and vanilla with woody notes settle underneath, softening everything into a sweeter finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote counts are small. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, office and daily wear lead the occasions. Just over half call it feminine. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Bitter Mandarin

7.6

Jo Malone · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Bitter Mandarin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green, fruity side is softened by a light powderiness, and it suits everyday wear. The top is petitgrain, mandarin orange and bergamot, with orange in the heart. Amber and iris in the base settle the citrus onto a powdery, slightly creamy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear. It has no clear gender lean, with votes split between feminine and masculine. Walden Perfumes Two Eternities and Fragonard Ma Bergamote have a close profile.

Lumière (2000)

6.3

Rochas · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Lumière is a fresh, sweet floral for women that sets lily of the valley and honeysuckle against apricot and damask rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. The top notes of lily of the valley and honeysuckle give a fresh, citrusy, green opening. In the heart, apricot adds a fruity softness while damask rose brings floral depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and settles it into a warm finish. A slightly synthetic sheen is part of the profile.

Cabotine Moonflower

6.8

Grès · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Cabotine Moonflower is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent for women, with a woody and slightly smoky undertone that suits daytime and evening alike. It opens with bergamot, pear and frankincense; in the heart, rose, pink peony and vanilla bring out a sweet floral note. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards fall most, then winter and spring, and pick leisure, evening and daily wear. It has been discontinued. Wolfgang Joop My Looks Woman 2021 and Kenzo Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.