The Perfume Library

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Paradoxe Intense

7.2

Prada · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Paradoxe Intense is a fresh, floral and fruity feminine scent, softened by sweet and powdery touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and it is picked mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens bright with bitter orange bud, Calabrian bergamot and pear. In the heart, moss, Moroccan neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, Moxalone®, Serenolide and Ambrofix settles it into a sweet, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Justin Bieber Someday (Eau de Parfum) and Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy

7.0

Valentino · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with golden kiwi and Brazilian orange, juicy and bright. Rose and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral heart, while ambrette seed absolute and white musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas and Paris Hilton Rosé Rush have a close profile.

Paradoxe Virtual Flower

7.2

Prada · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, creamy and distinctly synthetic edge, made for women. It opens with a bright lift of Italian bergamot. Jasmine and neroli form the floral heart, and ambrette and musk in the base soften it into a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, reading as feminine and modern. Jōvan Musk for Women and Gas Bijoux Summer 69 have a close profile.

1881 Signature

7.8

Cerruti · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cerruti 1881 Signature is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with leathery and smoky shades, masculine in character and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with very few picking summer. It stands out for nights out, evenings and leisure time, and it can also work for business. It has been discontinued. Pepper, cypress, grapefruit and nutmeg open it fresh and spicy. Towards the heart, cardamom, leather and labdanum add a leathery, resinous depth. Vetiver, patchouli and amber close it in the base with an earthy, sweet and warm woodiness.

Vesper Glitz

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office, with some evening and night-out votes as well. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and neroli, a fresh and citrusy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and mimosa add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweetens it and settles into a creamy warmth. Penhaligon's Solaris and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Ralph's Club New York

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, blackcurrant and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions voted most often, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, leaves and Italian green mandarin orange, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, lavender, Bourbon geranium and Australian sandalwood move it toward a woody line. The base of Bourbon vanilla, fir balsam and moss sweetens it and closes on a creamy, spicy warmth. Mugler Aura and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic Grey have a close profile.

Inverness

7.6

Memo Paris · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Inverness is a sweet, spicy woody scent that dries down powdery and creamy, with a unisex character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes are maté absolute and French orris butter, with the orris bringing the powdery side. The heart of Australian sandalwood and amyris adds a creamy woodiness. The base of Atlas cedar, Texas cedar and gaiac wood leaves a dry, warm wood finish.

Cap Camarat

8.2

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Cap Camarat is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of pink pepper and apple with a creamy floral heart of vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang. Pink pepper's spice and the fruity freshness of apple come first. In the heart, vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang take over, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, labdanum and amyris lays down a warm, soft footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. Ormaie Yvonne and Moresque Sole have a close profile.

Île Pourpre

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Île Pourpre is a green, floral unisex scent built around black fig, iris and frankincense, best suited to fall and spring days. It opens with Italian bergamot, ginger and shiso, a fresh and lightly spicy start that frankincense and angelica seed push towards resin. At the heart, black fig and iris lead while fenugreek and davana add sweetness. The base settles into cedarwood, patchouli, ambroxan and cashmeran, giving a woody foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Houbigant Figuier Noir and Chopard Miel d'Arabie have a close profile.

Terre de Lumière (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around lavender honey, bitter almond and tonka bean, leaning floral and gourmand. The top opens with bergamot, ambrette seed and pink pepper, where bergamot adds freshness and pink pepper a light spice. Lavender honey brings sweetness to the heart, and the base of white musk, bitter almond, acacia and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Lalique Le Parfum and Roger & Gallet Amande Persane have a close profile.

Flåm

7.6

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Memo Paris Flåm is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and bitter orange with a jasmine sambac absolute heart and a vanilla-and-musk base. Flåm sits at moderate sillage and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it wears easily in summer too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also fits the office and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with a clear modern side. It opens fresh with bergamot, bitter orange and clary sage. The heart is led by jasmine sambac absolute and floral notes. In the dry-down, white musk, amber, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while Virginia cedar adds a woody edge to a powdery, creamy finish. Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude have a close profile.

Thé Amara

7.5

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara opens with bergamot and spearmint and settles into rose and sweet pea, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions it suits best. Voters lean towards feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The opening pairs bergamot and spearmint with a touch of pink pepper, which adds a light, citrusy sparkle. Rose and sweet pea bring a soft floral heart. The base of cashmeran, white musk and cedar dries down clean and lightly woody.

Viper Green

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Viper Green opens on galbanum, green mandarin and angelica root, giving a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Galbanum and angelica root give the opening a green, slightly bitter edge, which green mandarin brightens with citrus. The heart of jasmine sambac, Rosyfolia® and orris absolute adds a floral, powdery softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex.

Tellus

6.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Tellus is a green, woody unisex scent built around cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes. In the heart, lily, costus and moss add a damp, green feel. The base of ambroxan, fir balsam and cistus settles into a resinous, woody finish, with spicy and animal accords staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Pineward Fanghorn II and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Ortie Blanche / Herbae

7.4

L'Occitane en Provence · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Ortie Blanche / Herbae is a fresh, citrusy and green women's scent, with a floral side touched by light sweetness and spice. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, then for the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without pushing itself forward. Most voters read it as feminine, while some also see it as modern or masculine. The top notes are ambrette seed absolute, Italian bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart come white nettle blossom, clary sage, blackberry and wild rose. The base of musk, sweetgrass and cashmeran softens everything into a smooth finish.

Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry

6.6

Prada · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry is a sweet, creamy floral gourmand built around blackcurrant syrup, orange blossom and milk, and it is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant syrup, while orange blossom absolute gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, neroli and milk carry the scent toward a creamy, gourmand finish, and the synthetic accord keeps the overall impression bright and modern. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its character reads feminine and modern. Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence and Kilian Love Don't Be Shy have a close profile.

Devil Tender

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Devil Tender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which peach juice, pink grapefruit and rose water lead the way. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though a fair number of voters call it modern or classic. It opens with peach juice and pink grapefruit for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and rose water gives a green, powdery floral character. Suede, sandalwood and white cedar settle into a creamy, slightly leathery, woody base. Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine and Téo Cabanel Early Roses have a close profile.

No. 6

7.3

Eutopie · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eutopie No. 6 is a resinous, smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense and cypriol, then moves into labdanum, geranium and leather at the heart. Patchouli, musk and cedarwood sit underneath. Floral and sweet touches rest on a spicy, woody base, giving a warm, oriental, slightly smoky impression. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Generation(s)

7.5

Ex Nihilo · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Ex Nihilo Generation(s) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green, fruity character with a sweet, creamy softness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. It opens with pear, frankincense and pink pepper: the pear brings a fruity freshness, the pepper a light lift. Fig carries the green, sweet heart, and the base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to leisure, daily wear and the office. The feminine vote is the largest, but modern and masculine votes are also present, so it doesn't sit firmly on one side. Arquinesia Fig and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Vétiver (2014)

6.9

Carven · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Vétiver (2014) is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, then settles into the woody, earthy body of vetiver, cedar and benzoin. The opening is a bright citrus mix of bergamot, lemon grass, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, nutmeg and lavender bring a spicy, green note, softened by orange blossom and geranium. Vetiver leads the base, with cedar and sandalwood building the woody frame and benzoin adding a resinous warmth. The accords also read smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far less favoured. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and classic. Robert Piguet Bois Bleu and Miller Harris No. 3 Veti Vert have a close profile.

Courrèges in Blue (2014)

7.9

Courrèges · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Courrèges in Blue is a fresh, green chypre with a spicy, woody edge, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are chosen equally often, while nights out and evenings come second. Though sold as a women's fragrance, voters find it as masculine as feminine. It opens with aldehydes, ginger and galbanum, which give a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Lavender, chamomile, rose and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Patchouli, sandalwood and moss settle into a woody, earthy base. Givenchy III and Balmain de Balmain have a close profile.

Vetiver Forte

7.2

Collistar · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Collistar Vetiver Forte is a green, fresh men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a spicy, woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot and Italian lemon, while nutmeg and cardamom add a spicy warmth from the first moments. The heart brings lavender, clary sage and tobacco, and the scent then settles onto gaiac wood, Haitian vetiver and cashmeran. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Iceberg Twice Cyan and Zara Extreme 12.0 have a close profile.

Impact Together

6.6

Tommy Hilfiger · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Together is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily use, leisure and sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day without taking over a room. It opens with mineral notes, cardamom and Bourbon pepper, and the aquatic and green sides come with that coolness. The heart holds clary sage, Moroccan artemisia and geranium. In the base, cedarwood, Indian vetiver and Akigalawood set a woody footing, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Baldessarini Cool Force and Burberry Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.