The Perfume Library

Crème de Cuir (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange against suede and vanilla, giving fresh fruit a creamy leather finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Opinion on whether it reads feminine or masculine is split, with a slight edge to feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange: citrusy, lightly sweet and bright. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, sandalwood a woody warmth and suede a soft, leathery touch. The base of musk, vanilla absolute and birch keeps it creamy, sweet and leathery.

Pas Ce Soir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweet, fruity and spicy touches keep it easy and close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter least favoured. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with ginger, black pepper, pear and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of orange blossom, Moroccan jasmine absolute and quince chutney adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Singapore patchouli, cashmeran and amberwood settle it into a creamy, warm base. Korres Cashmere Kumquat and Ojar Solar Flair have a close profile.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Bubble Bath

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Bubble Bath is a clean, powdery and creamy unisex scent that opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine. It opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot, which feel fresh and clean. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine absolute add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, coconut and patchouli settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and powdery finish. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

The Only One (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral for women that suits fall and winter days. It opens with freesia, bergamot and pear, a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, Iris tingitana, coffee and violet push the floral side toward a powdery, gourmand direction. Amberwood, patchouli and heliotrope finish it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2 and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dolce Garden

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden opens with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia, then turns sweet and creamy with coconut and vanilla in a floral-fruity scent. The top is bright and floral, with mandarin orange, neroli and magnolia. In the heart, frangipani, coconut and ylang-ylang push it towards a fruity, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla absolute, sandalwood and almond milk leaves a soft, gourmand finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads feminine, and some find it modern. Essential Garden White Flowers and Cacharel Yes I Am Glorious have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite is a sweet, spicy unisex scent suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with ginger, bergamot and cardamom, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, myrrh, coffee and cinnamon take over, adding a resinous, creamy warmth. The base of tonka bean, tobacco absolute and vanilla settles into a gourmand, woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Purple Stone of Return and Rabanne Pure XS Night have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Or Intemporel 1888

8.1

Lalique · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lalique Noir Premier - Or Intemporel 1888 is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a gourmand, smoky character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and bergamot, a spicy warmth. In the heart, violet, coffee and tobacco add a powdery, smoky depth. Tolu balm, vanilla and patchouli in the base tie it into a creamy, resinous, sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; it sits further back in summer heat. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Initio Mystic Experience and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Scilly Neroli

7.6

Atkinsons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons Scilly Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, opening with spindrift and lemon petitgrain. Tunisian neroli and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral heart, and patchouli and ambergris leave a woody, lightly sweet base.

Dangerous Complicity

6.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Dangerous Complicity is a unisex gourmand-leaning scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood. It opens with rum, ginger and coconut, sweet and spiced at once. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and osmanthus absolute bring the floral side forward. The base of Lorenox™, sandalwood and patchouli gives it a woody footing, while powdery, creamy and slightly leathery touches soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though as a unisex scent it suits men too. Etat Libre d'Orange True Lust and DKNY Liquid Cashmere Black have a close profile.

Gyokuro

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Gyokuro is a fresh, green and citrusy floral with a light sweet, creamy edge, offered as a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with exotic fruits, neroli and black pepper. In the heart, peach, gyokuro, lotus and tuberose add a soft floral layer. The base of ambergris, vetiver and sandalwood dries down creamy with a gentle woody touch. Chanel Paris - Riviera and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

Black Mango

7.5

Borntostandout · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Black Mango is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick night out and evening, and fall leads the seasons with spring and summer close behind. Modern and masculine votes dominate the character picks, with a fair share calling it feminine. It opens with mango and orange. In the heart, tolu balm and Bourbon vanilla carry on the sweetness alongside more mango. The base of cypriol, leather, oud and sandalwood gives it a spicy, woody, leathery footing. Fugazzi Magic Mango and The Dua Brand Mango Darkness have a close profile.

The One Gold

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold is a feminine scent for autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, creamy floral. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen for nights out and evenings, and it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine or modern. It opens with pink pepper, plum and Italian mandarin orange, giving a lightly spicy, fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. White musk, patchouli and vanilla then ground it in a sweet, creamy, oriental base. Lattafa Pride Winners Trophy Gold and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977

6.8

Lalique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977 is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, ginger and mandarin orange and moves into a sweet, fruity heart of prune and jasmine absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. In the character votes, feminine comes first and modern second. The top notes put pepper and ginger over the mandarin. In the heart, prune, fruity notes and jasmine absolute add a floral, gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, amber and cashmeran settles it onto a warm, woody ground, and a synthetic sheen shows among the accords. Ghost Moonlight and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Basilica

7.5

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Primo

7.0

Trussardi · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Trussardi Primo is a modern fragrance for men that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, smoke and wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with lava, maple syrup and grapefruit: the maple syrup carries the sweetness forward while the grapefruit lightens it. In the heart, Calabrian chili and Bourbon geranium add a spicy thread, softened by tonka bean absolute. The base of Sumatran patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it on a woody, smoky floor.

Dolce Rose

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a smaller group calls it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, green apple and red currant, which give it a fruity, citrusy brightness. At the heart, magnolia, white peach and rose come forward, leaving a sweet, floral rose impression. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Her and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

Romamor

6.7

Laura Biagiotti · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Romamor is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity character with a sweet, powdery softness, and it leans towards everyday wear. Romamor's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, while nights out and evenings are chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share also call it modern. It opens with grapefruit, blueberry and blackberry, a fruity and fresh start. Jasmine, magnolia and orange blossom form a floral heart. Cashmere wood, vanilla and patchouli carry the sweetness and powdery softness in the base, with a somewhat synthetic edge running through. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Jil Sander Everose have a close profile.

23 Janvier 1984

7.5

Pozzo di Borgo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 23 Janvier 1984 is a fresh, green, citrusy scent built around petitgrain, lemon and fig, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daytime and office wear leading the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine. It opens with petitgrain, lemon, cardamom and bergamot, fresh with a light spicy edge. The heart of fig, iris and coriander adds a fruity, powdery softness. Musk, benzoin and vetiver dry it down woody and gently sweet. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Féraud Féraud Homme have a close profile.

Trussardi Ruby Red

6.6

Trussardi · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Trussardi Ruby Red is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with red fruits, bergamot and ginger and carries ylang-ylang and cinnamon in its heart. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The fruity, spicy top notes give a bright sweetness at first. Ylang-ylang and vanilla orchid add a floral, creamy softness in the heart, while cinnamon keeps the spice in the background. In the base, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent on a woody footing. Tom Tailor Tom Tailor for Her and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Pink Boa have a close profile.

Brera

7.1

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Milano Fragranze Brera is a unisex scent that opens with chili, bergamot and saffron and settles into a sweet, resinous oriental built on vanilla absolute, labdanum absolute and patchouli. The opening pairs the heat of chili with the brightness of bergamot and the spicy tone of saffron. In the heart, jasmine, rose, Bourbon geranium and rose absolute form a floral core. In the base, vanilla absolute sweetens the scent, labdanum absolute keeps its resinous, oriental side, and patchouli adds depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Etrango and El Nabil Jeddah City have a close profile.

La Prima

7.2

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze La Prima is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on cardamom, davana and Italian bergamot, moves through a floral heart of jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom, and settles on Bourbon vanilla. At the start, cardamom and davana bring a spicy, fruity edge, lifted by the bergamot. The heart turns floral, built from jasmine absolute, osmanthus absolute and orange blossom absolute. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and fur soften everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness, with a synthetic accord adding a modern sheen. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. bdk Parfums Impadia and RP Bella have a close profile.

Jasmin Poudré

7.3

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Jasmin Poudré is a powdery, sweet floral built around jasmine sambac, rose and Florentine iris, offered as a unisex scent. The top holds osmanthus, calamus and fig, with the fig adding a fruity freshness and the calamus a faint spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose, Florentine iris and ylang-ylang form a floral, powdery core. The base of woody notes, musk, styrax and amber closes it with a soft, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, though autumn and winter follow close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans feminine in character but can read as unisex. Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be and Nina Ricci Love In Paris have a close profile.

Le Temps de Vivre

7.1

Georges Rech

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Georges Rech Le Temps de Vivre is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter and relaxed everyday wear. It is built from milk, almond and peony. Floral and gourmand accords run together: almond and milk give a creamy, powdery sweetness, while peony softens it with a floral side. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with a place in the office too. It reads clearly feminine. Yves Rocher Amandes Lactées / Milky Almonds and Malizia Milk Shake have a close profile.