The Perfume Library

152 perfumes

1881 Essentiel

Cerruti · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 Essentiel is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus, with a green, woody side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays quiet through the day and keeps close to the wearer. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, followed by the office, with few choosing it for evenings or nights out. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus layer. In the heart, mugwort, pink pepper and basil add a green, spicy tone. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves a dry, woody finish, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords.

Cool Water Parfum for Her

7.3

Davidoff · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Parfum for Her is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance built around rose, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Rose comes first, Haitian vetiver follows in the heart, and tonka bean sweetens and softens the base. Within the fresh, aquatic feel there are light fruity and powdery touches. Yves Rocher Milrose and In Astra Wega have a close profile.

Juste un Baiser (2024) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Fragonard · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragonard Juste un Baiser (2024) Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet edge, aimed at women and suited to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office use, while evening and night out come lower. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it is liked for the value it offers. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with apple, Italian bergamot and cherry blossom, a fruity and fresh start. The heart holds rose, almond and sandalwood, and the base of Indonesian patchouli and vanilla sweetens it onto a woody footing. A synthetic touch shows among its accords. Mango El Beso and Zara Go Fruity have a close profile.

Vespers

6.4

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rouge Bunny Rouge Vespers is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around violet, lily of the valley and green apple. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and cinnamon, giving a spicy lift, while violet leaf adds a green edge. The heart turns floral with violet, lily of the valley and rose, with green apple bringing a fruity crispness. Cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and vanilla settle into a woody, powdery base, with a faintly synthetic note in the background.

Les Sorbets de Bella

7.9

Nina Ricci · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Les Sorbets de Bella is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance that balances sweet rose jam with green notes; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit and green mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Pomegranate and rhubarb add a fruity, slightly sour side, while rose jam pulls it toward a sweet, creamy floral. Shiso leaf and violet leaf keep the green thread running, and woody notes stay in the background. Its longevity is rated good, though few people have voted. As a women's scent it carries the mood of a fruity, gourmand dessert. Kenzo Wild and Nina Ricci Bella have a close profile.

Swarovski Edition (2012)

6.7

Swarovski · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Swarovski Swarovski Edition is a fresh, floral and sweet fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Redcurrant jam and clementine open it on a sweet, fruity note. In the heart, wild rose and gardenia bring out the floral side. Cedar and white musk soften the base, leaving a light impression with a slightly synthetic freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is made for women. Swarovski Swarovski Edition (2014) and Morreale Cosmos have a close profile.

Her Secret

6.8

Banderas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banderas Her Secret is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy mix of cardamom, pink pepper and grapefruit before moving into a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose. The top is cardamom, pink pepper, bitter orange, strawberry leaf and grapefruit, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and woodland strawberry add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of cedar, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles that sweetness onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a weaker pick. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evening or a night out. Jil Sander Sunrise Men and Issey Miyake Pleats Please L'Eau have a close profile.

Allegria

7.0

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rouge Bunny Rouge Allegria is a fresh, lively women's scent led by citrus, fruit and green notes. It opens with orange, grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus feel, while passion fruit adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, blackcurrant leaf, basil, mint and eucalyptus draw a green, cool line, and mimosa adds a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, cedarwood, tonka bean and musk settle that freshness onto a lightly woody, sweet ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. The scent reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love have a close profile.

19 Mai 1957

8.2

Pozzo di Borgo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 19 Mai 1957 is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The votes are few, so these ratings give only a rough idea. Lavender, eucalyptus and oregano give it a clean, green, lightly spiced side. Sea mist keeps that freshness open, while heliotrope and amber sweeten the scent and move it toward a creamy warmth. Cistus and immortelle add an herbal depth inside the sweetness. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as one whole from start to finish. Santa Maria Novella Magnolia (Eau de Parfum) and Nishane Ambra Calabria have a close profile.

Souvenirs de Malles - Oud et Santal

8.2

S.T. Dupont · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Joyful Tuberose

6.6

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Joyful Tuberose is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance resting on a creamy, sweet floral base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads as a soft scent that stays close rather than leaving a strong trail. It opens bright with lemon, mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant. Apple, gardenia and cedar sit in the heart, and vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base, finishing powdery and creamy.

Lacoste Original Intense

6.3

Lacoste · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Original Intense is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans sweet. Its longevity is rated as good, and most voters find it lasts well. It is classed as a women's scent. The top opens fruity with raspberry and pomegranate. Jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral quality, and tonka bean and vanilla settle the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Fresh, citrus and aquatic tones stay in the background behind that sweetness.

Elixir

5.7

Shakira · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shakira Elixir is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance from 2012 that runs from a bright neroli and black pepper opening into a sweet cane sugar and benzoin base; it has been discontinued. Neroli gives the top a citrusy freshness, while black pepper adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, freesia, peony and apricot form a soft, floral and fruity centre. The base turns sweeter with cane sugar and benzoin, white cedar adds a woody frame, and amber and musk leave a creamy, resinous warmth. The result sits between fresh and oriental.

Dancing Roses

8.3

Viktor & Rolf · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viktor & Rolf Dancing Roses is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs rose and cherry liqueur with the fresh sparkle of lychee and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small. Its unisex build reads comfortably on either men or women, with a distinctly sweet character. It opens with lychee, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and lightly spiced. Rose and cherry liqueur then take over the heart and sweeten it. In the base, tonka bean, saffron, amber and musk leave a warm, gourmand trail.

Her Golden Secret

7.1

Banderas · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banderas Her Golden Secret is a fresh, gourmand perfume for women: bright apple, bergamot and peach lead into orange blossom and gardenia, then settle on warm vanilla and tonka bean. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a citrus lift at first, softened by apple and peach. In the heart, orange blossom, gardenia and blackcurrant make a floral, fruity bridge. The base turns sweet with tonka bean and vanilla, while cedar, musk and patchouli add a light woody, oriental footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening following. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC and Ulric de Varens Varens & Moi - L'Amour have a close profile.