The Perfume Library

Fol Arôme (2020)

8.8

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Fol Arôme is a floral, green and fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and fall, suiting evenings out as well as everyday wear. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with mint, peach, bergamot and lavender. The heart turns floral with jonquil absolute, sage, Jasminum grandiflorum absolute and Grasse rose absolute. The base of carnation, sweet acacia, iris and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall; evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use close behind. Most find it feminine. Guerlain Métalys / Metallica and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

Darling (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Kylie Minogue · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kylie Minogue Darling Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet lightness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall also in the picture. Daily wear and leisure lead, and the office is not far behind. The top opens with passion fruit, freesia and lychee, fresh and fruity at first. The heart of lily and boronia adds a soft floral touch. In the base, amberwood, sandalwood and vanilla settle it into a woody, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

Sweet Darling

6.5

Kylie Minogue · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kylie Minogue Sweet Darling is a feminine perfume that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top notes of passion fruit, bergamot and osmanthus give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, freesia, cotton candy and boronia bring out a sweet floral side. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla settles it into a woody, powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It suits those who like soft, sweet, feminine scents. Kylie Minogue Darling (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Mira-Baï have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Bouquet Numero 2

6.6

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bouquet Numero 2 is a light, fresh women's fragrance built around iris, rose and lychee, and it suits spring and summer days. The scent reads fresh and floral from start to finish. Iris and rose carry the floral side, while lychee adds a fruity sweetness; citrus, aquatic and green accords keep it cool and bright. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. It has been discontinued. Zara Rose Sincère and Hermès Iris Ukiyoé have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Bouquet de Mai

6.3

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bouquet de Mai is a fresh, floral scent with a green, citrusy edge, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out far behind. The scent reads as one whole: white blossoms brightened by grapefruit, wild grass adding a green note, pink pepper a light touch of spice. Powdery and creamy accords soften that freshness.

Royal Extract II

8.0

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Royal Extract II is a fresh, green, citrusy chypre, unisex, with cedarwood and vetiver set against a floral frame. It opens with petitgrain and pink pepper: a citrus freshness with a quick spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom and hyacinth add floral softness while cedarwood gives a woody backbone. The base of vetiver, galbanum and moss finishes the scent in a dry, green chypre mood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes come out equal, so it reads as truly in between. Atkinsons Posh on the Green and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Bouquet Numero 1

7.1

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bouquet Numero 1 is a light, fresh floral for women built on jasmine, white blossoms and peach, brightened by bergamot and grass; it has been discontinued. Most voters choose spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern and others classic. The scent has a fresh, citrusy and green frame, with bergamot and grass keeping it airy. Jasmine and white blossoms lead inside that frame, while peach and fruity notes add a soft sweetness to the florals.

Fall Flowers

7.8

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Fall Flowers is a floral scent led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, kept light by a fresh, citrusy touch. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind; winter comes last. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the leading occasions, and daily or business wear isn't far off. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most votes call it feminine. Orange blossom and white musk soften the flowers. The scent reads fresh and green, with fruity and spicy tones staying in the background. A powdery, creamy texture runs through it, with a faint earthy edge.

La Petite Robe Noire Mon Eau de Lingerie

7.9

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Mon Eau de Lingerie is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance built on black cherry and black rose, with patchouli and smoked tea alongside. The scent comes from black cherry, black rose, patchouli and smoked tea, with no split into top, heart and base. A fresh, floral feel carries a fruity, gourmand sweetness, softened by spicy and powdery touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead. Most pick it for daily wear and evenings.

Carmen Le Bolshoï

7.6

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Carmen Le Bolshoï pairs red berries, orange and jasmine in a fresh, floral scent made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in business and evening settings, followed by daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern. It opens with red berries, citrus notes and orange, a bright start. Jasmine and cedar form the heart, so the floral side sits within a woody frame. White musk and vetiver make up the base, while the green, spicy and powdery accords soften the dry-down.

Prima Ballerina Le Bolshoï

8.1

Guerlain · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Guerlain Prima Ballerina Le Bolshoï is a women's perfume that sets jasmine and pine needle against citrus fruits, sweetened by tonka bean and vanilla. It reads floral and green first, with the jasmine kept cool by the pine needle. Tonka bean and vanilla carry it toward a gourmand, powdery and creamy softness, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter. It gets the most votes for evening, leisure and nights out, with business and daily wear also represented. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Fizz

7.3

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Fizz is a light, fruity feminine scent that pairs rose and lychee with the bright freshness of blackcurrant and mandarin orange. Its longevity and sillage sit in the moderate-to-weak range, so it stays close and keeps a low profile. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and the office, followed by leisure. Most voters find it feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and lychee, fresh, citrusy and fruity. In the heart, peony, rose and plum add a soft floral sweetness. As it dries, benzoin, white musk and sandalwood gather it onto a warm, smooth base, with green and faintly spicy touches staying in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

Kadine (2021)

9.2

Guerlain · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Guerlain Kadine (2021) is a floral, green scent for women that blends sweet, powdery and leathery tones. It opens with aromatic notes and bergamot, a light green start. The heart is floral, with iris, jasmine and rose, the iris bringing out the powdery side. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it a creamy softness, while leather adds a leathery edge to the woody, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming the room. The number of votes is small, so this reading is only indicative. Harry Lehmann Toledo and Dior Cuir Cannage have a close profile.

Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Angel Schlesser · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Angel Schlesser Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent that opens with citrus and settles into spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is made for men and reads masculine. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It opens with the freshness of shiso, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and cedar build a spicy, woody character, softened by lavender and vetiver. The base rests on white musk, tree moss and precious woods. Eisenberg Happiness - Young and Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme (2015) have a close profile.

Caline

6.5

Grès · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Grès Caline is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity-floral character with a soft sweet, gourmand finish, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that come up most are daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. It has been discontinued. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, apple and ivy, which read fresh and fruity. Jasmine, plum and lotus bring a floral softness to the heart. In the base, tonka bean, praliné and musk sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth.

Idylle Love Blossom

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it has been discontinued. Jasmine, rose and lilac form the floral core, while musk softens them and sets them on a creamy base. The sweetness sits in the background, and a light spicy touch gives the freshness some character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters suggest it most for leisure time, the office and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

L'Abeille aux Ailes Argent - Rêve de Lune

8.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain L'Abeille aux Ailes Argent - Rêve de Lune is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around orange, jasmine and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with orange, bergamot and aldehydes for a light brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, carnation and orange blossom form a floral, spicy core. The base of balsamic notes, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a powdery, oriental warmth. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée

7.4

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée is a feminine floral that opens with citrus and fruit freshness and settles into a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness. Mandarin orange and apricot give the opening a bright, juicy fruit tone. In the heart, rose and almond take over: rose carries the floral side, almond the creamy, sweet one. Patchouli and white musk set the base on a woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent makes itself felt without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Dior Joy have a close profile.

Printemps

6.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Printemps is a fresh women's fragrance that suits daytime and office hours; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then everyday wear, and a smaller group even picks it for sport. The scent rests on lemon and lemon vervain, giving a bright, green, citrusy feel. Aldehydes add a slightly synthetic sparkle to that clean air, while musk leaves a soft, powdery base underneath. The floral side stays in the background.

Beau-Rivage Palace

8.1

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Beau-Rivage Palace is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from petitgrain and bitter almond through jasmine and orange blossom to vanilla and sandalwood. Petitgrain and bitter almond come first, followed by a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The base holds vanilla, sandalwood, gaiac wood and musk. The scent reads gourmand and creamy, softened by spicy and powdery touches, with a smoky woody undertone. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those ratings as tentative. It suits both men and women, with a sweet, oriental side that leads. Mon Précieux Nectar and Gaultier² (2022) have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Blanca

6.3

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Blanca is a fresh floral for women, built on jasmine, magnolia and rose and softened by peach. Its sillage is rated moderate, though the votes are few, so that is a rough impression rather than a firm verdict. It leans feminine and has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: jasmine, magnolia and rose form a floral core, while peach adds a light fruity sweetness. Fresh and green accords lead, with a powdery touch and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Byredo Inflorescence and Chloé Chloé L'Eau have a close profile.

Cour des Senteurs Versailles

7.4

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Cour des Senteurs Versailles is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh green opening of galbanum and bergamot into a floral heart of freesia, lily of the valley and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley, cyclamen and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while white musk and amber at the base settle it into a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet finish. Spicy and animal tones sit quietly in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a feminine scent. Its profile is close to Guerlain Le Bouquet de la Reine and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora.

Muguet 2013

8.8

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Muguet 2013 is a fresh, green floral scent for women, and it has been discontinued. Lily of the valley sits at the centre, with jasmine and rose wrapped around it in a soft floral setting. Bergamot adds a citrus brightness. The accords lean fresh, green and floral, with a light fruity touch. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Guerlain Muguet (1998) have a close profile.

Giordani White Gold

7.8

Oriflame

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oriflame Giordani White Gold is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral scent for women, leaning gently towards sweetness. It opens with hyacinth, raspberry, freesia and mandarin orange, which read bright and juicy. At the heart, rose, honeysuckle, nectarine and jasmine sambac widen the floral side. The base of moss, patchouli, musk and vanilla softens everything and sweetens it, leaving a faintly spicy, gourmand trail. A synthetic accord adds a smooth, polished feel. Its profile is close to Anna Sui Sui Dreams and Michael Kors pour Femme.