The Perfume Library

Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom settle into a creamy amber base. Pink pepper and sage open with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom lead, reading dense, powdery and creamy. In the base, Amber Xtreme™, benzoin and cashmere wood sweeten it and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears fine as a unisex scent. Prada La Femme Intense and Korloff Majestic Tuberose have a close profile.

Rolling in Love

7.9

Kilian · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Rolling in Love is a unisex scent where almond milk, orris and vanilla come together as a floral, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Almond milk and ambrette seed open softly and creamily. In the heart, freesia and orris add a floral, powdery tone. Tonka bean, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going in the base, with tuberose carrying the floral side quietly behind.

Love Delight (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Love Delight Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet gourmand with a feminine character, setting rose and jasmine against the creamy warmth of cocoa and vanilla. It opens with rose water, ginger, mandarin orange and cinnamon, a spicy, fruity brightness. In the heart, heliotrope, rose and jasmine fill out the floral side with a powdery softness. The base turns sweeter with cocoa, rum absolute and vanilla, while cypriol adds a faint woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, night out, evening and daily wear draw similar votes, and most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder and Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre share a close profile.

Armani Privé - Bleu Lazuli

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Lazuli is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, floral start into a sweet, spicy and creamy base. Cardamom, maté tea and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, plum, osmanthus and jasmine add a floral, fruity layer. In the base, vanilla, honeyed tobacco and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, drying down with a woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. Lattafa Remas and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

CK2

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wasabi, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with wasabi, violet leaf and mandarin, a lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, orris concrete and stone add a cool, floral touch. The base of vetiver, frankincense and sandalwood dries down into a calm, woody finish. Aquatic and sweet tones stay in the background.

Plum in Cognac

8.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac is a unisex gourmand whose fruity, sweet side is deepened by spice, smoke and resin. Rum absolute, plum and vanilla form the sweet, ripe-fruit core of the scent, while cinnamon and immortelle absolute add a spicy, faintly smoky warmth. Peru balsam and cistus bring a resinous softness, and Haitian vetiver and osmanthus round it out with woody and floral touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac Vintage 24 and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Gold Knight

7.8

Kilian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Gold Knight is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it classic. The notes read as one whole: honey and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, cinnamon and star anise carry the spice, and patchouli sets a woody, resinous base. Bergamot lightly brightens this dense blend. A creamy, oriental character dominates.

Musk Deer

7.6

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Musk Deer is a creamy unisex scent where floral, green and woody character is softened by sweet, powdery and animal tones. Rose, cardamom and calamus open it, followed by labdanum absolute, patchouli, jasmine sambac absolute and Atlas cedar. In the base, Australian sandalwood, orris absolute and Laotian oud set down an earthy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and since masculine and feminine votes are close, it reads as truly in between. Racyne La Terre, La Nuit and Hendley Perfumes Myst have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

7.1

Valentino · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with floral, fruity and powdery touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads as modern and masculine. Cardamom opens with a spicy freshness, and Provençal lavender brings a floral, clean heart. The base settles on coconut and amberwood, creamy, sweet and woody. Diesel D and Valentino Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked

7.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked is a sweet, creamy unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, softened by fruity and green touches. Vanilla, cedarwood and fig milk read as a single whole rather than layers. Vanilla and fig milk give it a creamy, slightly powdery sweetness, and cedarwood sets a woody base under that sweetness. Spicy and oriental tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes go to fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine gets the most character votes, though masculine is well represented too. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Angélique Noire and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

Rosewood

7.4

Banana Republic · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Banana Republic Rosewood is built on bergamot, tea, amber and vanilla, and reads as a floral, sweet and powdery scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear, and also works for evenings and the office. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a light opening, and tea softens the heart. Amber and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent dries down gourmand, spicy and woody-warm. Those looking for a close profile could try Rare Beauty Amber Vanilla and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia.

Polo Cologne Intense

8.0

Ralph Lauren · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ralph Lauren Polo Cologne Intense is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, spearmint and basil. At the start, the brightness of grapefruit and spearmint meets the herbal edge of basil. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, thyme and clary sage add a spicy, green turn. The base of patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver gives it a woody footing, while citrus and fougère accords round out the balance. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura and Jo Malone 154 have a close profile.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

6.3

Valentino · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is a sweet, feminine scent that opens on plum, moves into osmanthus and settles into Bourbon vanilla. Plum sits on top, osmanthus in the heart and Bourbon vanilla at the base. Floral and fruity accords lead, with sweetness and a creamy texture running through, and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split almost evenly between fall, winter and spring, and lean towards evening and leisure wear, with daily and office use also getting votes. Most voters call it feminine.

Beaver Maple Edition

7.1

Zoologist · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Beaver Maple Edition is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, holding sweet and woody sides together. It opens with blue lotus, Egyptian neroli and French carrot, giving a fresh, green start. In the heart, maple and Peru balsam bring sweetness while Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver build a woody base. The base of castoreum, patchouli, vanilla and cocoa shell pulls it towards a gourmand, animalic and earthy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads modern and masculine to most, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Rose Tonnerre / Une Rose and Yohji Homme have a close profile.

Amber Gold Euphoria

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with rose, plum and mandarin orange and settles into amber and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine. It starts with rose, plum and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and royal jelly soften it. The base of sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth.

Vladimir

7.9

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carine Roitfeld Vladimir is a fresh yet resinous unisex scent that sets grapefruit and bergamot against amber, cedar and frankincense. The citrus notes sit up front, while Egyptian geranium and Iris tingitana add a soft, powdery floral touch. French sage brings a green, spicy edge, and cedar and amber form a woody, creamy, smoky base, with the leathery notes staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and works for the office too. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Arabico and Eutopie No. 8 have a close profile.

Daringly Different

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diana Vreeland Daringly Different is a sweet, powdery floral built on violet, iris and Turkish rose, set over a leathery, woody base. Violet opens the scent, and lily and iris carry the floral heart with a soft, powdery feel. The base is led by Turkish rose, leathery notes, tonka bean and oud, which add a spicy, woody depth to the sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. It is classed as a women's perfume, and most voters find it feminine. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue and Tom Ford Violet Blonde share a close profile.

Amber Intrigue

7.8

Tom Ford · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Amber Intrigue is a unisex fragrance built on a sweet, spicy, resinous amber, softened by the fruity sweetness of date. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in the evening or a night out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, with a sizeable feminine share too, so it sits comfortably on either side. Date, cinnamon and frankincense lead, with fruity sweetness meeting spice and resin. In the heart, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody, powdery base, and labdanum and amber carry the warmth and the faint smokiness into the dry-down.

Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday

7.3

Kilian · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday pairs raspberry, blond tobacco and black leather in a fruity, sweet and leathery unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, so it sits between the two. It opens with raspberry, fruity and sweet. In the heart, blond tobacco adds a spicy, smoky, woody tone. The base of black leather closes it with an animal, leathery warmth, and a gourmand sweetness runs through to the end. Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade and Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Made in Heaven

6.6

What We Do Is Secret · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kar-wai

7.7

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carine Roitfeld Kar-wai is a unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, osmanthus and Longjing tea, with a fresh, floral and green character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find the staying power high. Fall and spring lead the season votes, with winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some business and daily wear. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The floral sweetness of jasmine sambac and osmanthus meets the green freshness of Longjing tea. Cardamom and bergamot add a spicy, bright edge, while Morocco leather, musk and vetiver set a woody, leathery base; Turkish rose softens the floral side. Kar-wai shares a close profile with Korloff No Ordinary Man and Ignacio Figueras Windsor.

Sebastian

7.7

Carine Roitfeld · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carine Roitfeld Sebastian is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around Indian tuberose, sandalwood, immortelle absolute and vanilla. The notes come together as a single whole rather than separate layers. The creamy, floral Indian tuberose meets the warm woodiness of sandalwood, vanilla sweetens it all, and immortelle absolute adds a spicy, oriental edge. The powdery side keeps the overall impression soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Ópera en el Teatro Real and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² (2022) have a close profile.

Lovestruck Floral Rush

5.8

Vera Wang · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with pink pepper, champagne and apricot blossom, light and sparkling with a touch of spice. In the heart, freesia, pot marigold and pink passion flower bring out the floral side. The base of white amber, cashmere wood and musk softens everything, where the citrus, sweet and powdery woody accords settle in. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Bloom and Blumarine Dange-Rose have a close profile.

Queens & Monsters

7.4

Henry Rose · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Henry Rose Queens & Monsters is a unisex scent that pairs a green, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet and woody base, leaning gourmand. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. The number of votes is small, so this is more a hint than a firm verdict. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either. Violet leaf, petitgrain and neroli give it a fresh green start. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and freesia add a soft floral touch. The base is carried by coconut, vanilla and musk for a creamy sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli bring a woody depth. Katy Perry Indi Visible and Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid have a close profile.