The Perfume Library

La Danza delle Libellule (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 La Danza delle Libellule Eau de Parfum sets the freshness of apple and bergamot against the sweet warmth of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla, a fruity, gourmand scent made for women. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and place it mostly in leisure and daily wear. Its character reads feminine and modern. Apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, cocoa and cinnamon add a spicy, gourmand touch. Musk, vanilla and cedarwood settle into a creamy, powdery, sweet base. Its profile is close to Orens Parfums Silenda d'Ecume and The Dua Brand Exceptional Dance of Dragonflies.

Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Etro · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Etro Heliotrope Eau de Toilette is a powdery, creamy floral: sweet, lightly gourmand and offered as a unisex scent. Bergamot, almond and petitgrain open it, with the almond bringing a warm sweetness from the start. Iris, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form the floral heart. Tolu balm, Peru balsam, tonka bean, musk and vanilla soften the base and carry it towards a spicy, oriental warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least suggested. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Its profile is close to The House of Oud Almond Harmony and Asabi № 3 Intense.

Chez Bond

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Chez Bond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with aquatic and green touches that read clean and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Citrus notes brighten the opening, then green notes, herbal tea and violet leaf keep the heart cool. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood settle into a woody, slightly spicy ground. Montblanc Legend Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Madison Soirée

6.7

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Madison Soirée is a feminine floral built on jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia, brightened with aldehydes and tied to a green base by oakmoss. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most lean towards spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most call its character feminine, while some read it as classic or modern. The scent is a fresh, green flower garden: jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia lead, and aldehydes give them a clean sparkle. Powdery notes and a sweet accord soften the florals, while oakmoss keeps the green tone and adds depth. A synthetic edge comes through as well. Montale Jasmin Full and Diptyque Olène have a close profile.

Nuits de Noho (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. Night out and evening wear stand out, though it also works for leisure and daily use. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pineapple leaf, giving a fruity freshness. Towards the heart, jasmine and rosewood add a soft floral touch. In the base, grey musk, vanilla and patchouli sweeten it, and it settles into a powdery, woody tone. Gourmand and spicy touches join this warm feel.

Golden Chypre

7.7

Grossmith · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grossmith Golden Chypre is a fresh, green and woody chypre for women, with a citrus opening, and it suits workdays and the milder seasons of spring and fall best. Bergamot, orange, cardamom and nutmeg open it citrusy with a light spice. In the heart, geranium, rose, heliotrope, vetiver and patchouli bring the floral and green side forward. The base of labdanum, amber, musk and woods settles it into a warm, woody chypre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and business and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and night out close behind. Most call it feminine, and many also find it classic. Eau de Sisley 2 and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Eau de Noho

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure, daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrusy mandarin orange, then moves into green notes, mimosa and violet leaf. A fresh, floral greenness leads, softened by fruity and sweet touches. The base of cashmere wood, amber and moss settles into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic impressions close behind. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

Il Sentiero degli Déi

7.5

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Il Sentiero degli Déi is a fresh, citrusy and green floral that suits spring and summer days, for men and women alike. Green leaves, fruity notes and lemon keep the opening bright. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and orange blossom build a floral core. Tonka bean, musk and amber sweeten the base and pull it towards a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean to one side. Aimée de Mars Divine Émeraude and Parfum Satori Iris Homme have a close profile.

Only for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hayari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hayari Only for Her Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh opening of freesia and grapefruit with a floral heart of magnolia, peony and jasmine, making a soft, bright scent for women. Freesia and grapefruit give it a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, magnolia, peony and jasmine build the floral side, while cardamom adds a light spicy thread. Sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli settle underneath, leaving a woody, sweet and powdery base, with a fruity touch keeping it soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Grès Madame Grès and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Floral Veil

7.6

Grossmith · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grossmith Floral Veil is a fresh, citrusy floral that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure time and evenings out the occasions that come up most. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. The top opens bright with blackcurrant, lemon and green notes. Tuberose, rose and ylang-ylang fill out the heart, with vanilla orchid softening it into sweetness. Musk and amber settle the base into a powdery, faintly animal warmth.

Scotch & Soda (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Scotch & Soda · 2019

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Scotch & Soda Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, cardamom and bergamot. Tarragon and cardamom sit alongside citrusy bergamot at the top. In the heart, vetiver, cashmere wood, geranium and nutmeg build a woody, spicy core. Tonka bean, musk and vanilla sweeten the base and add an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Joop! Wow! for Men and Axe Africa / Kilo have a close profile.

Born Dreamer

7.3

Charli D'Amelio · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Charli D'Amelio Born Dreamer opens with orange zest and Anjou pear, then sweetens with jasmine and sugar; it is a fresh, fruity women's scent that suits everyday wear. The top pairs orange zest with Anjou pear for a fresh, fruity start. Jasmine gives the heart a floral frame, while sugar pushes it toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of cashmere wood, ambroxan, cedarwood and musk dries down to a clean, synthetic-leaning sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring first, then autumn, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with office use close behind. Most call it feminine, and many also find it modern. Paris Corner Minya Coco Lush and Room 1015 Sonic Flower have a close profile.

Fashion Avenue

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Fashion Avenue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that links citrus and green notes to a floral heart of ylang-ylang and mimosa. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine, followed by modern. It opens with citrus and green notes and moves into a floral heart. In the base, blackcurrant, Kashmiri musk and sandalwood soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Mimosa and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

Saffron Rose

7.2

Grossmith · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Grossmith Saffron Rose suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, pairing a floral, spicy opening with a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour a night out or the evening; it is chosen less for summer or the office. It is described as feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Saffron, rose and cinnamon open it with spice. In the heart, myrrh, tobacco and oud add a smoky, earthy depth. The base of labdanum, amber and sandalwood leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, while castoreum and gaiac wood deepen the animal, woody side.

Amelia

7.4

Grossmith · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grossmith Amelia is a fresh, floral chypre with green, fruity and powdery touches, made for women and easy to wear through the day. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. Votes spread evenly across leisure, night out, daily wear and evening, and the perfume reads mostly feminine and classic. It opens with neroli and osmanthus, bright and fresh. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peony build a floral body, softened by amber. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and Kashmiri musk leaves a woody, slightly animal footing. Fragonard Dahlia and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

West Broadway

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 West Broadway is a unisex scent built on lime and lily of the valley over musk, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: the citrusy freshness of lime comes first, lily of the valley adds a floral, green lightness, and musk softens everything. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background, with a faint spicy, woody trace. Xerjoff Renaissance and Marc Jacobs Grass have a close profile.

Central Park

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Central Park is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. On character, masculine leads, with feminine not far behind. It opens with basil and vervain, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Lily of the valley and water jasmine add a light floral heart. Kashmiri musk, patchouli and blue atlas cedar settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Gramercy Park

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Gramercy Park is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. It smells fresh, citrusy and green. Leaves and green notes open it, while ivy, cyclamen and lily of the valley give the heart a clean floral lift. Crystal musk and woods form a quiet base. Aquatic and lightly fruity touches keep the overall feel crisp. Calvin Klein CK One and Nautica Voyage have a close profile.

Paris Rouge

7.9

Delle Grazie · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Delle Grazie Paris Rouge is a floral scent for women that sets rose and jasmine between the powdery sweetness of freesia and heliotrope and the creamy warmth of tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is most often chosen for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. It opens with bergamot, freesia and heliotrope, which give a bright floral start. Rose and jasmine take over in the heart, with a fruity, sweet edge alongside. In the base, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a creamy, spicy, oriental warmth.

H.O.T. Always

5.3

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 H.O.T. Always is a spicy, woody men's fragrance built around cinnamon, patchouli and bergamot, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good, so it leaves a dense, lasting trail. It reads as a scent for men who want to be noticed. Cinnamon draws a warm, spicy line, patchouli adds an earthy, smoky depth, and bergamot softens that weight a little. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background, while powdery, leathery and oriental sides round out the character.

Nouveau Bowery

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Nouveau Bowery is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around citrus; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading choices. It reads as a daytime scent that suits anyone. The top opens with Italian mandarin orange, lime and bergamot, joined by thyme and basil. The heart holds lily and kingwood. In the base, vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy footing.

Cedro Atlas III: Robinson

7.6

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nobile 1942 Cedro Atlas III: Robinson is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around lemon, bergamot and Atlas cedar. It opens with a bright citrus trio of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. Rosemary in the heart adds a green, spicy edge. As it dries, gaiac wood, vetiver, patchouli, musk and Atlas cedar settle it into an earthy, woody base. Longevity is rated weak, so it may need topping up through the day. The fresh, green profile reads masculine. Creed Original Vetiver and Goutal Les Colognes - Vétiver have a close profile.

Téhéran pour Femme

7.6

Leila Hatami

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Leila Hatami Téhéran pour Femme is a feminine fragrance where floral and fruity sweetness meets a powdery, gourmand texture; it has been discontinued. Voters spread it almost evenly across daily wear, leisure, a night out, the evening and business, so it isn't tied to a single setting. There aren't enough votes on longevity or sillage to say anything about them. It opens with pepper, peach, grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart holds chocolate, jasmine sambac and violet, with the flowers resting on a sweet, creamy base. In the base, moss and patchouli add a woody depth, while caramel and vanilla close it out soft and sweet.

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral