The Perfume Library

26 perfumes

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Careful Hot

P1 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

P1 Careful Hot is a gourmand perfume for women that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still reaching those nearby. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens with clementine, nectarine and almond milk, a fruity sweetness softened by milk. In the heart, lily, stephanotis and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base of milk, white musk and patchouli settles into something creamy and warm.

Dianne Brill

7.5

Dianne Brill · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dianne Brill is a 2007 women's fragrance in which spices, tonka bean and green fig meet blossoms in a warm, sweet, floral style. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. As a whole it reads floral and fruity, with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Spices and woods add a woody, oriental depth, while tonka bean brings a powdery softness. Green fig keeps the fruity side light. Ajmal Areej Al Shouk and Grès Ambre de Cabochard have a close profile.

Sale Marino

7.7

WienerBlut · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

WienerBlut Sale Marino is a unisex scent with a salty, green and woody sea-air character, suited to spring and summer days when you want something easy for everyday wear. It runs along a fresh, aquatic line. Sea salt, seagrass and algae absolute give it a salty, green feel of the shore, while juniper and laurel add a spicy freshness. Cedarwood grounds it in a woody base, and hyacinth and lentisk soften the green tone. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is substantial. Tiziana Terenzi Foconero and Shay & Blue Sicilian Limes have a close profile.

Borntostandout®

8.0

Fugazzi · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Fugazzi Borntostandout® opens with geranium and bergamot and settles into tobacco, leather and amber, a floral, spicy unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too; leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and business close behind. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two, and voters call it modern. Geranium and bergamot give it a fresh start. In the heart, rose, pepper and Akigalawood® turn it floral and spicy. The base of tobacco, leather, amber and cedarwood adds a sweet, smoky, woody footing with a creamy softness.

Bella Vita (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guess · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guess Bella Vita Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's scent that links blackcurrant, black cherry and jasmine to the sweetness of vanilla orchid and praliné. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter a step behind; it leans towards daily and leisure wear and can also be worn in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and juicy, with Italian lemon lifting the blackcurrant and black cherry. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, tuberose and vanilla orchid. In the dry-down, praliné, tonka bean, musk and amberwood turn it creamy and gourmand. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar have a close profile.

Yasmina

7.4

Kajal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal Yasmina is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that lays whisky, leather and jasmine over saffron, cardamom and rose. It opens with saffron and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with rose softening it into something floral. At the heart, whisky and leather pull the scent towards smoke and hide, while iris and jasmine keep a floral thread running through that toughness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli settles into a sweet, resinous, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

Dream Glaze (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Adidas · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Adidas Dream Glaze Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by cocoa, dark chocolate and hazelnut praline. The notes read as one blend: cocoa and dark chocolate form the body, while hazelnut praline and vanilla carry it into a creamy sweetness. Clementine and bergamot add a light lift, rose brings a soft floral touch, and musk gives a smooth base. Floral and sweet accords dominate, with the spicy and woody sides staying in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though many also see it as modern. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Bettina Barty Vanilla have a close profile.

Pure Perle

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pascal Morabito Pure Perle is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear. It opens with pear blossom and bergamot, with heliotrope and gardenia in the heart. The base holds musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and tonka bean. The floral and fruity side softens into a powdery, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most call it feminine, and some call it modern. Intimissimi Innocente and Ulric de Varens Mini Pink have a close profile.

Hesperia

7.8

WienerBlut · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Hesperia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of clove, citron and mandarin orange leaf with a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The citrus comes first, green and sharp, with clove adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and mandarin orange zest bring a soft floral and fruity note. As it dries, boxwood and frankincense settle it onto a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Aedes de Venustas Signature and Maison Margiela (untitled) have a close profile.

Jihan

7.5

Kajal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal Jihan is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet body with spice and a woody-oriental depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has a full character that sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron and apple blossom; rose, clove and magnolia form the heart, where the floral side comes through most clearly. The base settles into patchouli, oud, vanilla and sandalwood, with musk softening them. The balance of spice and sweetness slowly turns warm and woody. The Merchant Of Venice Pearl Bouquet and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

Paradiso Inferno Blue

6.3

Benetton · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Benetton Paradiso Inferno Blue is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and marine notes with a sweet, fruity touch and a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so those impressions are tentative. It is sold as a men's fragrance, and its fresh build suits easy everyday wear. It opens with lemon, geranium and marine notes. In the heart, cyclamen, jasmine, nutmeg and nuts add a soft sweetness. The base settles into vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk on a woody footing. Jaguar Classic Black and Police Exotic Jungle for Man have a close profile.

Gold Diamond

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Gold Diamond is a feminine perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters see it working across the day: evening, daily wear, nights out, leisure and the office. Evening leads slightly, but no occasion falls clearly behind. It reads as feminine. Citrus fruits and mandarin orange give the top its freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope and ylang-ylang bring a warm floral note. The base of tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and patchouli sweetens the scent and gives it a powdery, creamy footing, with spicy and gourmand shades behind it.

Les Compositions Parfumées - Velvet Plum

7.5

Lalique · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Velvet Plum is a sweet, fruity floral for women, led by nectarine, osmanthus and tuberose. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and nectarine, then turns floral at the heart with osmanthus, tuberose and iris. The base of heliotrope, cashmeran and patchouli leaves a creamy, woody sweetness with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Boy Smells Marble Fruit and Sospiro Maraschino have a close profile.

Bleu Azur

6.8

Georges Rech

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Georges Rech Bleu Azur is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that opens with bergamot and cardamom and settles on patchouli, tonka bean and vetiver. Bergamot and cardamom give it a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, amber, mimosa and lavender bring a floral, powdery side, while the aquatic feel keeps things clean. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and vetiver rests on a woody, slightly sweet footing, and a synthetic tone runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate by those who voted. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its fresh, citrus character leans towards easy everyday wear. Lacoste Original Parfum and Zara Classic 9.0 have a close profile.