The Perfume Library

24 perfumes

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Hugo Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, for daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also describe it as modern. It opens with green apple and aquatic notes, which give an aquatic, green freshness. White lily and jasmine carry the floral heart. Sandalwood, vanilla blossom and cedarwood settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. Annayake Love for Her and La Rive Aqua have a close profile.

Eau de Gaga

6.9

Lady Gaga · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lady Gaga Eau de Gaga is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Lime gives a sharp, bright start, and white violet softens it with a floral touch. Leather sits underneath, adding a faintly leathery, woody firmness. Green and spicy tones run quietly behind the freshness, while a sweet accord keeps the balance. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, while winter and evening fall well behind. Its character splits almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Khaltat Fik'r and Atkinsons The British Bouquet have a close profile.

Boss Soul (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Soul Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, spicy start of bergamot, cardamom and black pepper against the sweet warmth of vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and also works for business and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh, fruity and spicy: bergamot and mandarin orange brighten the top while cardamom and black pepper add dryness. Lavender, cinnamon and coriander seed lead the heart. In the base, vetiver, vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten it and settle into a woody, powdery warmth.

Cerruti Image pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Cerruti · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Image pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and fruity men's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, plum, pear and banana leaf, a fresh, citrusy fruit impression. The heart of gaiac wood, cypress, fig leaf and jasmine adds a green, woody and lightly floral middle. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and cedar, with patchouli, musk and amber sweetening it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear, while winter and night-out use stay in the background. Most also call it masculine and modern. Dunhill X-Centric and Cerruti Image Harmony have a close profile.

Tempore Donna

7.4

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Donna is a sweet, powdery floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer well behind. It spreads across several occasions, from daytime wear to evenings out. It reads feminine, and most votes say so. It opens with peach, mandarin orange, pineapple and lemon, a fruity freshness. The heart turns floral with jasmine, lily of the valley, violet and freesia. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar set a woody base, while dark chocolate and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

Boss Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Intense Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, spicy and woody body; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as feminine. It opens fresh with spices, oxygen and kumquat. The heart of rose, jasmine and vanilla adds a sweet floral warmth. It dries down on patchouli, benzoin, musk, sandalwood and amber, woody and powdery. Boss Intense Shimmer Edition and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Ice Touch Man (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Mexx · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mexx Ice Touch Man opens on green apple, grapefruit sorbet and tangerine, a fresh, citrusy, aquatic scent for men that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and business also chosen. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is cool and fruity, with green apple, grapefruit sorbet, tangerine and birch leaf. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine, cedar needle and rose leaf keep it green and watery. The base turns slightly sweeter with musk, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and cedarwood give it a dry floor. Synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background.

B (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Boucheron · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron B Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs floral and fruity notes with a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli and apricot, a light, fruity brightness. In the heart, rose and patchouli take over, giving the floral side a slightly earthy depth. In the base, cedar, osmanthus and spices sweeten the scent with a woody, oriental warmth before it dries down powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine. It is chosen most in fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Votes spread across daily wear through to evenings. Panouge Perle Rare and Dior Dolce Vita (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Comme une Evidence Homme Green

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence Homme Green is a fresh, green, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and lemon keep the first impression bright, while mint adds a cool, green edge. Clary sage, patchouli and gaiac wood lay a lightly spicy, woody base under that freshness, with a fruity side in the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most voters read it as masculine. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu and David Beckham Aromatic Greens have a close profile.

Woman

5.4

Betty Barclay · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Betty Barclay Woman is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot, hyacinth and cassia, giving a fruity, aquatic freshness. Lily, jasmine and iris bring a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean, cedar, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

1881 Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cerruti · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti 1881 Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles from a floral heart into a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of violet leaf, ozonic notes and green pepper. Lavender, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar and amber leaves it earthy, woody and slightly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches along the way. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Dimensione Uomo Sensual Fougère and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Exult (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Naomi Campbell · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Naomi Campbell Exult Eau de Toilette opens with pink pepper and mandarin orange before turning to freesia, magnolia, peach and jasmine, a fresh, sweet, fruity-floral scent for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and summer, then spring, with winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it can also be worn for a night out. It reads clearly feminine. The pink pepper and mandarin orange at the start keep it lightly spicy and bright. In the heart, freesia, magnolia, jasmine and peach add a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and musk bring a powdery, gourmand warmth, softly balanced by vetiver and sandalwood.

Strenesse (2010)

5.5

Strenesse · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strenesse by Strenesse (2010) is a feminine perfume that pairs pear, lime and white peach in a fresh, fruity floral style; it has been discontinued. It opens with red pepper, pear and lime, so citrus and fruit lead at first. In the heart, white peach, magnolia, blackcurrant and water lily add a soft floral note. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sets a woody ground, though the overall impression stays fresh. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. Jardin Bohème Épisode Romantique and Rochas Girl have a close profile.

Wish Turquoise Diamond

6.6

Chopard · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Chopard Wish Turquoise Diamond is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with aquatic, fruity and lightly sweet sides; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine scent. It opens with lychee, peach, freesia and pear, which give a fruity freshness. Cherry blossom and magnolia bring out the floral heart. In the base, white musk, sandalwood and amber settle the scent into a woody, powdery softness. Lalique Azalée and Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime have a close profile.

Pear Williams & Pink Pepper

6.8

Strenesse · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Strenesse Pear Williams & Pink Pepper is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance in which the sweetness of pear is balanced by a touch of spice. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and pear sorbet: a cool fruit note with a light spiciness. In the heart, rose and water lily bring out the floral side, while sweet and powdery shades stay in the background. The base of musk and cedarwood dries the scent down onto a soft, lightly woody footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame (Eau de Parfum) and Swarovski Aura (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1881 Eau d'Été 2004 pour Homme

7.2

Cerruti · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Été 2004 pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with green and lightly spicy edges; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and cedar, a bright citrus-and-spice start. In the heart, jasmine, cypress and nutmeg keep the floral side soft while the green, woody feel grows. Musk and vetiver in the base settle it into a dry, clean woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and business, with leisure and sport following. It reads masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Jaguar Pace Accelerate have a close profile.

Rue Pergolèse

8.1

Parfums Pergolèse · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Pergolèse Rue Pergolèse is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around bergamot, blackcurrant and jasmine. It opens with bergamot and blackcurrant, citrusy and lightly fruity, while freesia adds a soft floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and lily form the flower bouquet, and tea keeps it light and slightly green. Aquatic and green accords carry that airy feel through. In the base, musk and apricot settle it into something soft and gently sweet. Its profile suits anyone who likes clean, bright, floral scents. Adopt' Elixir de Cologne - Eau des Lys and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.