The Perfume Library

Un Zest de Rose

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Un Zest de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens bright bergamot and orange zest with May rose and green tea. It opens with bergamot, orange zest, lemon and dried fruits, a citrusy, lightly sweet start. In the heart, May rose, green tea and jasmine move the scent toward the floral and green side. The base of ambergris, maté and white musk leaves it soft and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Pink Riviera and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.

Rose Kashmirie (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Kashmirie Eau de Parfum is a spiced, sweetened rose that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, coriander and Sicilian bergamot framing the Bulgarian rose in a lightly spicy glow. The heart brings Damask rose absolute, Chinese peony and myrrh, which adds some weight. In the dry-down, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Safran Troublant and Seta share a close profile.

La Rose de Rosine

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine La Rose de Rosine is a fresh, green and powdery floral built around rose, iris and jasmine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and classic. The top holds ylang-ylang, rose, French violet and tagetes. In the heart, iris sits with Bulgarian, Grasse and Turkish roses and jasmine. The base of tonka bean, benzoin and Peru balsam sweetens it and adds a resinous warmth. Les Parfums de Rosine La Rose de Rosine Rose Extrême and Grossmith Sylvan Song have a close profile.

Rose d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days and reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with apple, bergamot and galbanum, a bright, green and fruity start. In the heart, yellow rose, linden blossom, mimosa and lotus form a floral core. The base of ambrette and musk dries down on a powdery, lightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings. Voters mostly find it feminine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Tocca Bianca have a close profile.

Secrets de Rose

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Parfums de Rosine Secrets de Rose is a feminine rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine and classic. It is a floral, fruity, sweet rose. The top holds liquorice, rose, saffron, plum and bitter orange; the heart is led by rose absolute, ylang-ylang and jasmine. Sandalwood, labdanum and amber in the base carry it into a spicy, woody, powdery warmth.

Rose Praliné

7.1

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Praliné pairs rose with chocolate and cocoa in a sweet, gourmand and floral scent that suits feminine wearers and cooler-weather evenings. The top notes are rose, Italian bergamot and cardamom, with the bergamot brightening the rose and the cardamom adding a spicy warmth. The heart brings Lapsang Souchong tea, dark chocolate, geranium and rose absolute. Cocoa, sandalwood and amber in the base close it out with a woody, powdery and oriental softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it leans toward evening and night-out wear while still working for daytime. Most see it as feminine. Trussardi Python and L'Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant have a close profile.

Rosissimo (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rosissimo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody scent built around pink grapefruit, bitter orange and rose, suited to daytime and warmer seasons. It opens with vervain, pink grapefruit, rosemary, bitter orange and Italian lemon, a light and bright start. Rose, jasmine and precious woods add a soft floral heart. The base settles on vetiver, tree moss, cistus and fir balsam for a green, woody footing, with benzoin and leather staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it can read as unisex. It has been discontinued. Il Profvmo Imprinting and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Une Folie de Rose

7.1

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Une Folie de Rose is a green, chypre-leaning floral built around Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolutes, jasmine, iris and tea rose, made for women and wearing best in spring and fall. Bergamot and coriander open fresh and lightly spicy, then the two rose absolutes meet tea rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss ground the flowers in a woody, earthy base, while benzoin keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Areej Le Doré Al Majmua and Sisley Soir de Lune have a close profile.

Diabolo Rose

6.8

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Diabolo Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name daily, leisure and business wear as its occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peppermint, rose and Sicilian bergamot, bright and cool. In the heart, tomato leaf adds a green edge while peony, rose absolute and lily of the valley build a floral core. The base of musk, sandalwood, maté and amber softens it into a lightly sweet, woody and powdery finish.

Winter 25

7.7

Ffern · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Feu Follet

7.6

Friedemodin · 2013

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Friedemodin Feu Follet is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against spice, resin and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer trails. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. Bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper open it fresh and slightly sharp. Coriander, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice forward in the heart. Vetiver, leather and benzoin weigh on the base, and the scent settles into a smoky, woody, resinous finish.

Rose d'Homme

6.9

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Homme is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus and soft rose against a leathery, woody base. Lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot open bright and green. Jasmine and rose carry the floral heart with a powdery softness, and patchouli, leather and vetiver leave an earthy, spicy woodiness underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is often chosen for leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as masculine. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 Riviera and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza.

Vertine

7.4

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Vertine is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, peppermint, basil and galbanum, a cool, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, plum, ivy and water lily add a juicy, fruity floral note. The base of cedarwood, musk and tonka bean softens it and settles it into a woody dry-down. Lostmarc'h L'Eau du Dimanche and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Écume de Rose

7.0

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Parfums de Rosine Écume de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets rose absolute and rose attar against the cool greenness of blackcurrant leaf and sea daffodil. The top notes, blackcurrant leaf and sea daffodil, give a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, rose absolute, burnet rose and rose attar lead, while mugwort adds a faintly bitter green edge. In the base, ambergris, white musk and vetiver soften the scent and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Escape (Eau de Parfum) and Bois 1920 Oltremare (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jardin Mystique

7.3

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Friedemodin Jardin Mystique is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with night and evening far less common. Most see it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and aldehydes, which give a fresh, lightly fruity start. The heart is a floral bouquet of jasmine absolute, rose, lily of the valley and orange blossom. Iris, cedarwood and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, powdery base, softened by musk. Its profile is close to Aerin Iris Meadow and Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois.

Majalis

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Majalis is a fresh, sweet floral-oriental for women, setting Taif rose, jasmine and tea rose against spicy citrus. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure and daily wear following. Most see it as feminine, and some call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit for freshness, while nutmeg and cinnamon add spice. The heart carries the roses and jasmine, with black pepper and pink pepper giving the flowers a warm edge. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leave a woody sweetness. Arabian Oud Amiri and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Rosée de Nuit

7.3

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Rosée de Nuit is a fresh, woody and powdery floral where rose and violet leaf sit alongside bright citrus and cardamom; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, with evening and night out further back. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lemon, orange and cardamom, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart of rose, violet leaf and carnation forms a green, powdery floral bouquet. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber, cedarwood and white musk dries down woody and warm. Clarins Eau Dynamisante and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Novella have a close profile.

Vetyver (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Lanvin · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Vetyver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime, bergamot and lemon, while rosemary adds a green freshness. The heart brings jasmine, bitter orange and nutmeg, with caraway and clove giving it a spicy edge. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody foundation, softened by musk and amber. The overall impression is aquatic, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic.

Rose de Feu

6.5

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose de Feu is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sweetens rose and jasmine with cardamom, bergamot and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, magnolia and ylang-ylang, fresh and citrusy. The heart brings jasmine, rose and gingerbread, giving the floral side a sweet, spicy warmth. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, amber and sandalwood dominate, vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor, and white musk leaves everything soft and powdery. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daytime and leisure wear, while also working for evenings and the office. Rancé 1795 Eau de France and Charrier Madame Charrier have a close profile.

Plum (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Mary Greenwell · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Mary Greenwell Plum Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral that settles into a powdery, woody chypre feel, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with English plum, lemon and bergamot, while blackcurrant and peach sweeten the fruit. At the heart, rose, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and gardenia form a full bouquet. The base builds its chypre frame from oakmoss, sandalwood and patchouli, with white musk and amber adding a sweet, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind; daily wear, evenings and the office lead the occasions. Lalique Azalée and Chopard Mira-Baï have a close profile.

Lotus Rose

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli bringing the citrus, while coriander adds a slight edge to the freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lotus dominate, with iris giving a soft powdery touch. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber dries the scent down to a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick daily and leisure wear, and some choose it for the office. Fresh Memoirs of a Geisha and Tocca Colette (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Zephir de Rose

6.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Zephir de Rose is a unisex floral built around rose, freshened by basil and aniseed. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The rose-led structure suits both men and women; there are no season or occasion votes. The top notes of basil, rose and aniseed open fresh, green and lightly spicy. Bulgarian rose takes over in the heart. In the base, ambrette seed and Damask rose settle the scent into something sweet, powdery and faintly gourmand.

Vison Noir (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Robert Beaulieu · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Robert Beaulieu Vison Noir Eau de Toilette is a floral-oriental scent for women, led by jasmine, rose and sandalwood and sweetened by vanilla, benzoin and patchouli. It reads as a single whole rather than layers: the floral accord leads, plum and mandarin orange add a fruity sweetness, and coriander and labdanum bring a spicy, smoky depth. Tonka bean and musk settle it onto a powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. It is a feminine scent and has been discontinued. Amouage Silver and Ted Lapidus Rumba Passion have a close profile.

Scent of a Dream

6.3

Charlotte Tilbury · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream is a fragrance for women that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, lightly sweet and powdery body. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and peach give it a bright freshness, while saffron and black pepper add a spicy edge. In the heart, violet, jasmine and tuberose bring a soft floral feel, and patchouli and frankincense pull the scent toward a smoky, oriental tone. The base of ambroxan and ISO-E-Super closes it with a clean, synthetic finish. Chypre and powdery accents keep the sweetness in check. Its profile is close to Tiffany & Co. Tiffany for Men (Cologne) and Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance.