The Perfume Library

Style

7.6

Jil Sander · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Style is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that softens a floral heart of iris, jasmine and magnolia with amber, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia, pepper, mango and cardamom, giving a fresh, fruity and lightly spiced start. The heart of iris, jasmine, magnolia and violet turns powdery and floral, and the base of amber, vanilla and musk leaves a sweet, creamy, woody warmth.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

The Game (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff The Game Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of gin fizz and juniper berry with iris and woody notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and about half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it modern. It opens with gin fizz and juniper berry, fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. In the heart, iris and precious woods soften it and give it a woody base, with blackwood underneath. The overall feel is sweet and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Stylessence

7.7

Jil Sander · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jil Sander Stylessence is a sweet, powdery floral built on neroli, jasmine and violet over amber and hinoki wood; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evening and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most see it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain, orange leaf and freesia for a fresh floral lift, with cardamom adding a light spice. The heart of neroli, jasmine, violet and orange blossom turns sweet and powdery. Amber, hinoki wood and musk leave a warm, woody finish.

Oriens

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that moves into a floral heart and a gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, raspberry and mandarin orange give it a bright, juicy opening. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the floral side, and the base of praliné and patchouli turns that into a powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine; autumn and spring are the favoured seasons, and the votes spread across daily wear and evening. Pascal Morabito Perle Royale and Mugler Innocent have a close profile.

About Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Bruno Banani · 2004

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani About Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity men's scent with a sweet, lightly spicy backdrop, and it leans towards easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also see it as modern. Apple and grapefruit give it a bright, fruity opening, while jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch in the middle. Amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and leave a warm, woody-oriental finish. Star Wars Empire Man and Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo have a close profile.

Butterfly / Hanae Mori (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Hanae Mori · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hanae Mori Butterfly / Hanae Mori (1995) is a fruity, sweet floral for women that dries down powdery and creamy, with a distinctly feminine character. It opens on a dark cluster of blackcurrant, blueberry, woodland strawberry and blackberry. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and French peony set the scent on a floral base. At the bottom, French cedar, almond wood, rosewood and sandalwood temper the sweetness with a soft, creamy woodiness, while synthetic and gourmand shades stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it suits leisure and daily wear, though it also works in the evening. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Style Soft

7.1

Jil Sander · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Style Soft opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and freesia over a magnolia and jasmine heart, a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and bright, with blackcurrant and mandarin orange, while freesia nudges it towards flowers. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and violet form a soft, powdery bouquet. Vetiver, musk and vanilla then sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a calm base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its character reads feminine; Puma Flowing Woman and Câline À La Vie have a close profile.

Tribù (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Benetton · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Benetton Tribù Eau de Toilette is a floral-fruity women's scent built around blackcurrant, mandarin and rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine; spring and fall edge ahead, though it is spread across all four seasons. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, with evening and night out chosen less often. The top opens fruity with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and violet leaf. The heart is floral, with rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, chamomile and geranium. The base of benzoin, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood settles it into a sweet, woody, earthy ground. Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose have a close profile.

Eau de Paradis

6.2

Biotherm · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau de Paradis is a light, fresh and fruity floral for women, opening with blueberry, lemon and raspberry and carrying rose and freesia at its heart. Blueberry, lemon, raspberry and pomegranate lead, so citrus and fruit sweetness move together at the start. Rose and freesia add a soft floral heart, and musk settles underneath as a simple, gentle base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most common occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Anna Sui Forbidden Affair and Dior Dior Addict 2 Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Legend pour Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Legend pour Femme is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a soft, sweet, lightly gourmand finish. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It opens with pear, neroli and bitter orange for a fresh start. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasminum auriculatum and orange blossom. Woody notes, musk and vanilla close it on a powdery, sweet base. Its profile is close to S.T. Dupont So Dupont pour Femme and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening of basil, cardamom and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, rose and water iris. It opens with citrusy, green freshness from bergamot and basil, with cardamom adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and water iris keep the florals soft. Vetiver, cedar and patchouli settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in between.

Colors de Benetton (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Benetton · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Benetton Colors de Benetton Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with French hyacinth, neroli and basil. The opening is fresh and green: hyacinth, neroli, basil and Egyptian sage. In the heart, passion fruit, pineapple and peach add a fruity sweetness, while jasmine, tuberose and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedar, opoponax and Bourbon vanilla settles it into a woody, resinous, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions. Most voters see it as feminine. Simone Cosac Trama and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Style Pastels Blush Pink

7.3

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jil Sander Style Pastels Blush Pink is a feminine fragrance built on heliotrope, neroli and violet, soft, powdery and floral; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Most call it feminine, with some finding it modern. The scent reads fresh and floral overall. Neroli brings brightness, while heliotrope and violet add a sweet, powdery softness. Ambergris sits behind the flowers without weighing them down. Il Profvmo Musc Bleu and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

Style Pastels Tender Green

7.3

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Style Pastels Tender Green is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Citrus and floral accords lead: bitter orange gives it a bright, slightly bitter lift, while jasmine softens it. Tea adds the green note, and musk leaves a sweet, powdery base. Fruity touches sweeten it without weighing it down. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily, leisure and business wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Half of the voters call it feminine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Cacharel Scarlett have a close profile.

Style Pastels Soft Yellow

7.0

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Style Pastels Soft Yellow is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance 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 and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine and modern. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy: bitter orange and freesia give it a light floral feel, and orange blossom softens it. Vanilla and ambergris add a gentle sweetness and a powdery warmth.

Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau

7.7

Biotherm · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on blood orange, blackcurrant and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Bulgarian rose, Bourbon rose and lily of the valley lead the heart, and Lebanon cedar, amber and musk close it with a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette).

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge

7.3

Jacomo · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that leans towards winter and fall evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lemon and cardamom, a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley, sandalwood and cedarwood set a floral and woody backdrop. The base turns gourmand with praliné, vanilla and tonka bean, while musk, patchouli and frankincense pull that sweetness towards a powdery, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out, though spring and daytime wear also get votes. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance.

Lapidus Woman

6.8

Ted Lapidus · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery touch; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn further behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens with bergamot and freesia, light and airy. Jasmine, orange blossom and cyclamen bring the floral heart forward. In the base, ambergris, patchouli, musk and vanilla close it on a sweet, powdery warmth.

Burning Ice (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Iceberg · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Burning Ice Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic feel softened by fruity and slightly sweet touches. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it mainly for daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with bergamot sorbet, apple and cardamom, a bright start with a light spiciness. The heart holds patchouli, marine notes and clary sage, where the aquatic side comes forward. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla finish it on a powdery, sweet note.

Naf Naf

6.6

Naf Naf · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naf Naf by Naf Naf is a women's fragrance that moves from a sweet, fruity opening of bergamot, mango and candied apple into a floral heart of rose, orchid and iris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also gets votes for evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot freshness softened by mango and candied apple. The heart builds a floral base of rose, orchid and iris. In the base, musk, vanilla, blond woods and raspberry carry it into a gourmand, lightly woody sweetness. Atyab Al-Sheekh Attractive and Orientica Sara have a close profile.

Love Etc.

6.2

Corinne Cobson · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Corinne Cobson Love Etc. is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and bergamot give the scent a bright, citrus-led feel, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. Cedar settles all of this onto a woody footing. In the accords, the sweet, fruity side meets the floral one; powdery and resinous tones stay in the background, and oriental, smoky and leathery hints are only faintly present. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Released in 1999, it was composed by Bernard Ellena.

White Jeans

6.4

Versace · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace White Jeans pairs the fruity sweetness of peach, plum and raspberry with a floral heart of lily, jasmine and tuberose; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the small number of ratings makes that a tentative picture. There is not enough information on sillage, season or occasion; it is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with spices, peach, plum, orange blossom and raspberry, fresh and fruity. The heart builds a dense floral core of lily, jasmine, tuberose, rose and gardenia. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, leather and patchouli adds a sweet, resinous, earthy ground, with citrus, green and powdery touches running through the accords.

Style Summer

6.8

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jil Sander Style Summer pairs a bright opening of freesia, bergamot and pink pepper with a floral heart of jasmine and magnolia, making a fresh, sweet scent for women; it has been discontinued. The top notes are freesia, bergamot, pink pepper and lotus, which give a crisp, lightly spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and violet bring out the floral side with a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, musk, vanilla and amber sweetens the scent and settles it onto a warm footing. Fresh and floral accords lead throughout.