The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

Bouquet de Hongrie (Eau de Parfum)

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Bouquet de Hongrie Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent that settles into a soft, creamy sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than nights out or evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with strawberry, pear and blackcurrant, a sweet and juicy fruit start. The heart carries Turkish rose absolute and jasmine sambac, with Lorenox™ alongside them. Musk, cedar and amber in the base soften everything and close it on a creamy sweetness.

Prodigieux - Le Parfum

7.5

Nuxe · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum is a floral, sweet and lightly creamy women's fragrance that opens with citrus and suits warm days and relaxed, everyday wear. Bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom give it a bright citrus start. At the heart, magnolia, gardenia and rose form a soft floral bouquet. The base of coconut milk and vanilla turns it powdery and gourmand, while mineral notes keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum Gold and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Karl Lagerfeld

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens with lime and peach and moves into a floral heart of frangipani, rose and magnolia. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus and peach give a fresh, sweet start. In the heart, frangipani, rose and magnolia add a soft floral layer. Amberwood and musk leave a woody, powdery base, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords.

Midnight Black Tea

7.7

Jo Malone · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Midnight Black Tea is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on amber, gaiac resin, labdanum and vanilla. The notes read as a single whole rather than top, heart and base: labdanum and gaiac resin give it a resinous, woody warmth, while amber and vanilla turn that into a creamy, powdery sweetness. The spicy and oriental sides stay in the background and the gourmand character leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Givenchy Ambre Tigré and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Silver Needle Tea

7.4

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Silver Needle Tea is a fresh, green unisex scent softened by a floral, powdery touch, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, feminine leads, though masculine and modern both draw a fair share of votes. Bergamot and herbs give a bright, citrusy freshness, with sage adding the green edge. Mimosa and rose absolute bring a soft, lightly sweet floral note, while musk settles it into a powdery, creamy base. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and Huygens Les Roses have a close profile.

Jade Leaf Tea

7.6

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Jade Leaf Tea is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes cluster around summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it does not pull towards one gender. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Grapefruit and maté tea carry the bright side, while pine resin and frankincense add a resinous, woody depth. Sesame brings a spicy touch. The notes read as one whole.

Darjeeling Tea

7.2

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Darjeeling Tea is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity unisex scent built on jasmine absolute, freesia, davana and apricot. The notes read as a single whole: jasmine and freesia set a floral base, apricot fills it with a soft, sweet fruitiness, and davana adds a green, slightly spicy edge. Citrus and green accords keep it fresh, while creamy and woody touches stop it from turning sharp. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without it filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. In character votes it leans feminine.

Golden Needle Tea

7.4

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Golden Needle Tea is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral air with a sweet, creamy and woody warmth. Spicy notes, sandalwood, benzoin and leather sit together and give the scent a soft, smooth texture. The sweet and creamy side leads, while the spicy and woody accords keep it balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading, and business and evening use not far behind. More voters call it feminine, though a good share see it as masculine. Rituals No. 18 Sandalwood & Wild Rose and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Calaluna have a close profile.

Oolong Tea

7.5

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Jo Malone Oolong Tea is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green feel with the sweetness of honey, cocoa and tonka bean. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole. Honey, cocoa and tonka bean give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Tobacco and hay temper that sweetness with a smoky, spicy and lightly woody edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter also get a fair share. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes for feminine and masculine are fairly close.

Sun - Eau Délicieuse Parfumante

7.7

Nuxe · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nuxe Sun - Eau Délicieuse Parfumante is a soft, fresh, floral and sweet scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, leaving a light trail that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number also find it modern. Petitgrain and orange open it with freshness. In the heart, coconut and tiaré add a creamy, floral softness. Musk and vanilla in the base sweeten it and settle into a powdery warmth. Zeromolecole Amamè and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Bois & Vetiver

7.4

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver is a men's fragrance that sets a green, earthy, woody firmness against a fresh, citrusy core. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and cardamom: citrus freshness with a light spice. In the heart, geranium and jasmine add a soft floral touch and bring out the slightly sweet side. The base of musk and vetiver dries down to a green, earthy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall, summer and spring are almost level, with winter behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Most voters find it masculine.

Armani Privé - La Femme Bleue

8.6

Giorgio Armani · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - La Femme Bleue is a feminine scent where a sweet, gourmand side is balanced by powdery, woody and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most call it feminine, though some find it classic or masculine. Rabanne Fame The Couture Edition and Olibanum. Vanille have a close profile. The notes read as a single whole: iris sets a floral, powdery base, vanilla and chocolate add a sweet, gourmand warmth, and frankincense brings a smoky, spicy, woody depth. Fruity and earthy touches stay in the background.

Silences (Eau de Parfum Sublime)

7.8

Jacomo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacomo Silences (Eau de Parfum Sublime) sets the green sharpness of galbanum against blackcurrant, Bulgarian rose and narcissus, a fresh, floral chypre made for women. It opens with galbanum, green and fresh. In the heart, blackcurrant, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and narcissus form a floral core, softened by powdery and creamy accords. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood leave a woody, faintly resinous and spicy base as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and business settings, with night and evening use further behind. It has been discontinued. Jacomo Silences (2004) Eau de Parfum and Guy Laroche Fidji (2003) Eau de Toilette share a close profile.

Red Fig

6.6

Monotheme · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Monotheme Red Fig is a fresh, green-leaning women's scent built around fig and jasmine. Fig and green notes form the backbone, with jasmine adding a floral softness and lychee a fruity sweetness. White musk wraps everything in a smooth finish. Alongside the fresh and floral accords, sweet, spicy, woody and slightly smoky touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly suggest leisure and daily wear, then the office; evening and night out are chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine. Le Labo Thé Noir 29 and Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime have a close profile.

Paradise Bay

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Paradise Bay is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Peach, pineapple and lychee open it with a juicy, sweet fruit feel. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and rose add a soft floral touch. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla carry the base into a powdery, creamy sweetness, while citrus and fresh accords keep it light. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. Jennifer Lopez Glow and Angel Schlesser Femme Adorable have a close profile.

Muse Blanche

6.8

Georges Rech

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Georges Rech Muse Blanche is a feminine scent in which citrus and flowers settle onto a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet base. It opens with bergamot, ylang-ylang and freesia, where the freshness of citrus meets a bright floral note. The heart is led by magnolia and woody notes, and the base of iris and vanilla closes the scent with a powdery, creamy sweetness. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither lingers loudly nor fades quickly. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Its soft, floral character reads as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Van Cleef & Arpels So First and Initio Lift Me Up.

Bonbon Spring Summer 2018

7.6

Viktor & Rolf · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Spring Summer 2018 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a candy-like mood. Raspberry and strawberry lead throughout, while caramel softens them with a gourmand sweetness. Jasmine sambac absolute and floral notes add a flowery side to the sugary base, and musk wraps it all gently. The citrus accord gives the scent a bright edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. The balance of sweet and fresh suits anyone who wants a soft but noticeable everyday scent. Toni Cabal White Berry and Estiara Miss Celina have a close profile.

Timur

7.3

Phebo

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phebo Timur is a fresh, spicy unisex fougère that sets grapefruit and cardamom against lavender, vetiver and patchouli in a woody frame. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, cardamom and grapefruit, sharp, citrusy and spicy. At the heart, lavender, magnolia and kingwood add a floral, slightly green softness. Vetiver, patchouli and amber settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that is only a rough guide. It reads clean and fresh, and suits men and women alike. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.