The Perfume Library

Live Irrésistible Blossom Crush

6.2

Givenchy · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Blossom Crush is a fresh, sweet floral for women, built on rose and peony softened by musk and cocoa bean. As a whole it reads fresh and floral, with fruity and sweet accents adding a light sugary touch. Rose and peony lead, musk smooths them out, and cocoa bean gives the sweetness some weight. A synthetic accord keeps it smooth and modern rather than garden-like. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters see it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Passion and Escada Marine Groove have a close profile.

Catch… Me

6.9

Cacharel · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Catch… Me is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, woody side. It has been discontinued, and it suits spring and autumn days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most chosen occasions, while office and sport come well behind. It opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain for a fruity brightness. Orange blossom and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, almond milk sweetens the scent while amber and woody notes set a soft, powdery foundation.

Peau de Soie

6.9

Starck · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miracle Forever

7.1

Lancôme · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Miracle Forever is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, gourmand and oriental side, suited to cold-weather evenings. It has been discontinued and is classed as a women's perfume. Star anise, peony and blackcurrant open with a spicy, fruity brightness. In the heart, mimosa, almond blossom, heliotrope and lily of the valley add a soft, powdery floral feel, while vanilla, amber, cedar and patchouli sweeten the base and settle into a woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer and spring well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and daily wear is chosen less. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pale Blue Eyes

7.4

Roos & Roos · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roos & Roos Pale Blue Eyes is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and relaxed daily wear. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud, then moves into violet absolute and tuberose absolute at the heart. Sandalwood, vetiver and cashmeran sit underneath. The fresh, fruity first impression softens into something sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions, and most see it as feminine in character. Parfums de Marly Delina and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Love ETC... (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

The Body Shop · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop Love ETC... Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, pear and neroli, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. Jasmine, lily of the valley and heliotrope form a floral, powdery heart. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base gently. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé SeeByChloé and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

Raised Spirits

8.2

Navitus Parfums · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Navitus Parfums Raised Spirits is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Raised Spirits has good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less often for business or daily wear. The top notes are salted caramel, pimento leaf and rum. In the heart, brown sugar, caramel and sugar cane deepen the sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla, tobacco, cashmere wood and French oak adds a spicy, woody, resinous warmth.

Peau d'Amour

6.8

Starck · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Starck Peau d'Amour is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance, with a fruity side that keeps it light and cheerful. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, a night out, daily wear, evening and business are all close, so it reads as an easy scent for any part of the day. It leans feminine. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange, ginger and raspberry. The heart is a floral blend of lily of the valley, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and rose. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, amber and powdery notes soften and sweeten it. Composed by Dominique Ropion, it shares a close profile with Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and DKNY Red Delicious.

Flower Lust

8.3

d'Orsay · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

d'Orsay Flower Lust is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance that links a spicy opening of black pepper and pink pepper to the creamy florals of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. The two peppers lead at the start, while orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. In the base, benzoin, tonka bean absolute, New Caledonian sandalwood and patchouli settle the scent into a sweet, creamy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. Modern and feminine are the most common character votes, though a good share also read it as masculine. Xerjoff 400 and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Gold have a close profile.

Himitsu Violets / Himitsu

7.9

Régime des Fleurs · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets / Himitsu is a floral, green scent softened by powdery and leathery touches, easiest to wear in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for the office. It is classed as masculine, though the floral side is clear. It opens with heliotrope and lily of the valley, then saffron and violet take over in the heart. In the base, suede and tolu balm sweeten it and add a warm, leathery note, while the spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Laboratorio Olfattivo Nirmal and Parfum d'Empire Equistrius have a close profile.

Pop Collection

6.2

Costume National · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Costume National Pop Collection is a discontinued women's floral fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of raspberry, blackcurrant and grapefruit with rose and jasmine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter rarely. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and sits comfortably in an office. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens with the sweet fruit of raspberry and blackcurrant, kept bright by grapefruit's citrus. Rose and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Ambergris, patchouli and cashmeran settle it on a woody base, while a sweet, synthetic sheen stays in the background.

Spring Dance

7.3

Jusbox · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jusbox Spring Dance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a green and floral lightness. It opens with grapefruit and Tunisian rosemary; in the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and honeysuckle bring a soft floral note. Amber and musk sweeten it gently and dry down on a warm base. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, while still suiting the office. It reads equally well on men and women. Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle and Mancera Melody of the Sun have a close profile.

Ambre Liquide

8.3

Astier de Villatte · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Astier de Villatte Ambre Liquide is a resinous, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with a sweetness held on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads somewhere in between. Frankincense, myrrh and styrax build a resinous body, and vanilla softens and sweetens it. Spices and cistus absolute add warmth, damask rose brings a floral edge, and the aromatic notes give it a green breath. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Garanat and Buchoed Rosa Nigra have a close profile.

Amber

8.9

Ameenah

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ameenah Amber is a unisex scent built on amber, sandalwood and patchouli, sweet, spicy and resinous in character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it suits anyone who wants a fragrance that is felt clearly and for a long time. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and leans towards the oriental side. Amber and vanilla form a sweet, creamy base. Sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli add a woody depth, clove brings spice and Turkish rose adds a soft floral touch. Fragrance World Soir and Profumum Roma Amante have a close profile.

Casual Friday (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Escada · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada Casual Friday Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with spicy, woody and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters link it most with fall and spring, though summer is not ruled out. Daily wear, leisure and office use share the lead, while evening and night-out wear sit further back. It opens with tarragon, coriander, aniseed, bergamot and lavender, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. The heart adds a warm floral-spicy note through cardamom, carnation, jasmine and cinnamon. In the base, vanilla, cedar, amber and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent, while oakmoss and patchouli leave a woody ground.

White Musk L'Eau (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

The Body Shop · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop White Musk L'Eau Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and lightly aquatic unisex scent that sits close to everyday wear. Tarragon and citrus notes give it a crisp, green lift, which fruity notes soften a little. Lily of the valley and musk build a clean, floral base underneath. The overall impression is a synthetic kind of cleanliness, with nothing heavy or sweet about it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure, sport and business. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée and Calvin Klein CK One have a close profile.

Onyx (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Al-Jazeera

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al-Jazeera Onyx Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, Bulgarian rose and oud. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and oud lay a woody base, while Bulgarian rose and lily add a soft floral side. Vanilla and walnut pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and ambergris keeps the oriental character warm. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, with the large majority of voters scoring both highly. Rich and spicy, it suits men and women alike. Arabian Oud Resala and Creed Vanisia have a close profile.

Live 'N' Loud

6.5

Jusbox · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jusbox Live 'N' Loud is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus opening against a spicy, sweet and resinous oriental base. It opens with cardamom and bergamot, then moves to rose, cinnamon and geranium in the heart. The base is led by oud, amber and myrrh, with sandalwood and patchouli giving it a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is floral, creamy and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and for leisure or business wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as open to both. Pekji Ruh and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

Artaban

8.1

Astier de Villatte · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Astier de Villatte Artaban is a unisex woody-oriental scent where spicy, resinous warmth is softened by green and floral touches. The scent reads as one piece: cinnamon and cardamom bring warm spice, leaning on the resinous, slightly herbal feel of cistus and marjoram. Green and floral accords take the edge off the spice, while the woody side sets a calm base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin and wears comfortably. Most voters pick fall, with winter next. Leisure and evening wear lead the votes. Most voters find it more masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine.

Malamata

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Malamata is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool, sharp greenness of mastic, peppermint and galbanum before settling onto a floral, earthy base. The opening of mastic, peppermint, galbanum and violet leaf is fresh and green. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note, while absinthe wormwood and sage bring a spicy, herbal edge. The base of ambergris, hay, musk and patchouli leaves a warm, earthy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these ratings with caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as an easy, restrained scent with no lean toward either gender.

Ivoire (2024)

6.3

Balmain · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Balmain Ivoire (2024) is a unisex scent with a floral, green character softened by creamy and leathery touches, leaning towards autumn and spring evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than a pyramid: tuberose and orange blossom build the floral frame, grapefruit adds a green, fresh edge, and suede and vetiver give a dry, leathery base. Turmeric brings a spicy warmth and a creamy sweetness rounds it off. For another tuberose-led floral, Aerin Tuberose Gardenia and The Different Company Crazy Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Le Dieu Bleu

8.0

Astier de Villatte · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Astier de Villatte Le Dieu Bleu is a unisex scent built on Balm of Gilead, calamus, broom and myrrh, where floral and green accords sit over a resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It does not lean masculine or feminine and suits anyone who likes it. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: myrrh and Balm of Gilead give a warm, resinous depth, while calamus and broom add a green, floral freshness. Spicy and woody touches keep the balance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Bible Fragrance Myrrh and Masque III-II Romanza.

Carine

8.2

Carine Roitfeld · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carine Roitfeld Carine is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that sets jasmine, rose and gardenia against cardamom, pink pepper and vetiver. The flowers sit alongside spices: cardamom, Madagascar pepper and pink pepper add a warm bite, while jasmine and gardenia soften it. Patchouli and vetiver build an earthy base, and cashmeran and white amber round it off. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with leisure and business the most common settings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Hermès Amazone (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Dukhan / Al-Dukhan

7.4

Régime des Fleurs · 2021

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Régime des Fleurs Oud Dukhan / Al-Dukhan opens with cardamom and black pepper and settles into a smoky heart of oud and frankincense resin, in a scent aimed at men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring has a fair share too. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with others calling it classic or modern. Cardamom, aldehydes and black pepper give the opening a spicy, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, oud and frankincense resin take over, and the scent turns woody, resinous and smoky. White musk and ambergris in the base soften it, leaving the synthetic and oriental tones smoother as it dries. Rasasi Ashaar pour Homme and Montale Bakhoor have a close profile.