The Perfume Library

Sol de Janeiro · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 is a sweet, creamy, distinctly gourmand scent made for women, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It begins with sea salt alongside vanilla caramel, the salt lightly cutting the sweetness. In the heart, white chocolate and roasted macadamia take over and the scent turns softer and creamier. Coconut blossom and tonka bean carry the sweetness through the base. A synthetic accord is also part of the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine, so it reads as a women's fragrance. The Dua Brand White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies and Liquid Brazil Toasted Caramel have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent built on leather and patchouli, brightened by lemon and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Bamboo and the citrus notes keep it fresh, while leather and patchouli pull it towards a woody, slightly smoky, leathery side. Fruity and sweet tones sit in the accords too, along with a synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)

Room 1015 · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Room 1015 Cherry Punk Eau de Parfum opens with cherry, saffron and Sichuan pepper, a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often placed for nights out and evenings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though it is unisex. The cherry's sweetness is balanced at first by saffron and pepper. Toward the heart, mimosa, violet and jasmine absolute wrap it in a soft floral layer. In the base, black leather, patchouli and tonka bean add a smoky, leathery weight. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Red d'Amour and Fragrance World Notes Classics.

Pulp

6.9

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byredo Pulp is a fresh, fruity unisex scent in which bright citrus softens into a floral, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, cardamom and blackcurrant give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, tiaré, red apple and fig add a soft, fruity and floral feel. Praliné, cedarwood and peach blossom then settle it onto a sweet, gourmand and woody base, with green and synthetic touches running throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business wear also suiting it. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Zara Zara Man Green Savage have a close profile.

Cheirosa '40 (Perfume Mist)

8.0

Sol de Janeiro · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '40 is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits daily and leisure wear, especially in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next, and daytime and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. The top opens with black amber plum and blackcurrant liqueur, fruity and sweet. Jasmine and Brazilian orchid carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla wood and musk leave it creamy and gourmand. Zara Gardenia (2016) and The Dua Brand Vanilla Woods & Amber Plum have a close profile.

Cheirosa '59

7.7

Sol de Janeiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59 is a sweet, powdery and creamy feminine scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and fall. It opens with candied violet and plum, so the floral and fruity side comes first. In the heart, amber and vanilla orchid push it towards a gourmand sweetness, and in the base sandalwood and vetiver soften that sweetness as it settles into a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Spring and fall lead, though all four seasons get votes. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gold Couture have a close profile.

1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum)

Byredo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper and juniper berry, moves into a powdery floral heart of violet, leather and iris, and sweetens into vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Black pepper and juniper berry give a spicy start, while violet and iris bring a powdery floral heart with leather adding a leathery edge. The base of vanilla and black amber is sweet and resinous, with patchouli adding an earthy, smoky tone. Byredo Baudelaire and Tom Ford Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dear Polly (Eau de Parfum)

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with a fruity, faintly smoky side, suited to everyday wear. Apple and bergamot open it with a bright, fruity lift. Ceylon tea softens the heart, and oakmoss, black amber and musk anchor the base. Sweet and spicy touches settle over a woody, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most. It reads mainly feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. The Dua Brand Morning Love Letter and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Mod Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

Ariana Grande · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a powdery, fruity scent for women, built on the creamy sweetness of vanilla, praliné and cocoa butter. It opens with musk, plum and pink freesia, a light fruity and floral start. In the heart, praliné and orris butter pull it towards a powdery, gourmand side. The base is led by vanilla and cocoa butter, settling into something creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. Leisure and daily wear are the most common settings, and it reads as feminine and modern. Lattafa Petra and Lattafa Yara have a close profile.

Sundazed (Eau de Parfum)

Byredo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built on citrus and white florals, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and Californian lemon give it a bright citrus start. Jasmine sambac and neroli add a soft floral heart, and white musk dries down on a creamy, slightly synthetic base. A fruity sweetness stays in the background. Emir Orange & Neroli and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Animalique

Byredo · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Animalique is a powdery, creamy unisex scent in which a sweet floral core is deepened by spice, suede and a faint animal edge. It opens fresh with lemon and bergamot, then settles into a soft, powdery floral heart of white suede, mimosa and violet. The base of tobacco, sandalwood and amber adds a sweet, woody, leathery warmth, with the animal accord sitting quietly underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer gets far fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, and works for daily and office wear too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Clémentine California

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is a fresh, green citrus scent, led by Italian clementine and citron with mint adding a cool edge. The citrus turns sweet and fruity, while mint and juniper berry give it a lightly spicy, airy side. Provençal cypress and Haitian vetiver sit behind as a woody frame without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Caron L'Anarchiste and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

De Los Santos

Byredo · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Byredo De Los Santos is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance built around clary sage, orris root and Palo Santo. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with clary sage and mirabelle plum, a fresh start with a light fruity edge. In the heart, orris root and cistus add a resinous, earthy depth. Musk, Palo Santo and ambroxan then settle into a soft, woody finish.

By Night (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Christina Aguilera · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Christina Aguilera By Night Eau de Parfum is a feminine, powdery fruity-floral that settles into a sweet vanilla and amber base, and suits evenings and nights out. It opens with a juicy fruit mix of pineapple, mandarin orange, red apple and rhubarb, softened by freesia. The heart brings peach blossom, heliotrope and hawthorn, and the base of sandalwood, vanilla, moss and amber turns it sweet, gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Oriflame Amber Elixir and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum)

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent that sets a citrusy, green freshness against a leathery, smoky texture, and suits spring and autumn days. It opens with bergamot, bringing a citrus lift with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, Tuscan leather and galbanum take over: the leather meets the sharp green galbanum and gives the scent a smoky, earthy feel. Patchouli and black amber settle underneath, leaving a woody, sweet and slightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and business settings lead, with evening wear also possible. It reads masculine. Nishane Hacivat and Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly have a close profile.

Vétiver Fatal

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daytime and office hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while few voters choose winter. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the gap is small. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, fig, orange blossom absolute and violet leaf add a fruity, lightly sweet, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud is woody and spicy. Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant and Mind Games Blockade have a close profile.

Super Cedar

Byredo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Byredo Super Cedar is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around Virginia cedar wood and rose. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character put masculine ahead, with feminine not far behind. It opens on rose, with Virginia cedar wood at the heart. Musk and Haitian vetiver in the base soften it and give it an earthy footing. The overall impression is a clean woodiness with a floral touch and a spicy edge kept in the background. Comme des Garçons Zero and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Sonic Flower

7.9

Room 1015 · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Room 1015 Sonic Flower is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character. It opens with pink pepper and carrot seed, and orris root and jasmine lead the heart. In the base, musk, cashmere wood and ambroxan set the scent on a soft, woody footing. Fruity and synthetic touches add a clean brightness to the powdery floral core. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern. Proenza Schouler Arizona and Glossier You have a close profile.

Vanille Antique

Byredo · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Byredo Vanille Antique is a unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, cistus and oud, pairing sweet notes with a smoky edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with plum and freesia, fruity and sweet. In the heart, oud, cashmere wood, tuberose absolute and amber lay down a woody, spicy, lightly smoky base. In the dry-down, cistus and Bourbon vanilla soften everything into a resinous, gourmand warmth. Weil Suki Essence and Alkemia Fumé Oud à la Vanille have a close profile.

Slow Dance

7.3

Byredo · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Slow Dance is a sweet, resinous and powdery unisex scent built around opoponax, labdanum and vanilla, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens on opoponax alone. In the heart, labdanum, geranium and violet come together, and the floral side rests on a resinous, spicy base. As it dries, patchouli and vanilla take over, turning the scent sweeter, creamier and woody. The fruity touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening, night out and leisure are the most common occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Armani Privé Cuir Améthyste and Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima have a close profile.

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