...vague. Notes on the 2012 version say "cassis, victorian plum, violet leaves, marshmallow and green water stem." versus the original which was "peach, bergamot, orange blossom, gardenia, galbanum, narcissus, rose, jasmine, carnation, cinnamon, basil, sandalwood, musk, vanilla, cyclamen and oakmoss...

...The original EdC is yet another variety. Warmer than Azurée, less opulent than Coty, it mesmerizes with Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Citruses, Lilac, Peach, Ylang-ylang, Ambergris, Oakmoss, Spices, Vetiver, Cinnamon. Now it’s clear how the different animalics shape the aura of each. Civet, the... as much in today’s perfumes, I think, but it makes these three heady. Lighter Ambergris allows the other notes to contribute more, especially peach. If I had to, I could easily live with any of these there as a signature scent.Roja ParfumsDiaghilevHere’s my original take on this masterpiece... Dietrich. [Lucky for me because it costs over $1,000] Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tarragon, Black currant bud, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Peach, Rose, Tuberose, Violet, Ylang-ylang, Ambrette, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Civet, Clove, Cumin, Gaiac wood, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss...

...ago. No memory of what it smells like. Trying it. Now I remember, but it smells old to me. It’s a heaviiy floral scent with only Bergamot, Peach, Rosewood and Sandalwood departing and not strongly. I find it too sweet, wanting resins and musks.Roger & GalletBlue Carnation / Œillet BleuI’ve...

...Walad delays his answer until his mother yells, “Let her speak!”Hermès24, Faubourg (no civet or musk)Top Notes: Bergamot, Hyacinth, Orange, Peach, Ylang-ylangHeart Notes: Gardenia, Iris, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Black elderBase Notes: Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, VanillaOne spray at a... is a large dose of amber supporting the heavily indolic florals, the perfect woods, the freshening but non-astringent citrus, all of it sweetened by peach and vanilla. Who needs an animalic with all that? It’s my favorite in this group.“I will not call you my sultan,” Yasmin begins. “I speak...

...the fuss is about.]Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne Top Notes: Bergamot, Freesia, Carnation, Green notes, Lily, Mandarin, Peach, Pot marigoldHeart Notes: Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Narcissus, Rose, Tuberose, Violet, Ylang-ylangBase Notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Musk... Paco RabanneLa Nuit (no amber, musk or vanilla)Top Notes: Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom, Myrtle, Tangerine, LemonHeart Notes: Jasmine, Pepper, Peach, RoseBase Notes: Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli, Cedarwood, CivetIn spite of lacking the oriental base entirely (amber, musk, vanilla) La Nuit... the oriental base entirely (amber, musk, vanilla) La Nuit beautifully previews the final category, which is orientals with woods but no musk. Here, peach and cardamom make up for vanilla’s sweetness. Civet provides the animalic and oak moss the resinous note. La Nuit is a delightful fragrance...

...I glare until they return to the story.Chloé*Chloé (1975)Top Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lilac, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, Coconut, Orange blossom, Peach, Ylang-ylangHeart Notes: Carnation, Orris root, Jasmine, Narcissus, Rose, TuberoseBase Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood... But which death would her soul mourn? Ahmed’s or Walad’s.Estée Lauder*Youth DewTop Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lavender, Narcissus, Orange, Peach, RoseHeart Notes: Spices, Cassia, Clove, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Orchid, Ylang-ylang, CinnamonBase Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Oakmoss...

...fragrance has a pleasant hint of caramel in the dry down, Ahmed looks up and sees Walad and Imam Rahib.GivenchyAmarigeTop Notes: Mandarin, Neroli, Peach, Plum, Rosewood, VioletHeart Notes: Gardenia, Carnation, Jasmine, Cassia, Mimosa, Orchid, Black locust, Rose, Red berries, Black currant, Tuberose...

...is all about peach, for me.Ditto for Micallef Rouge No. 1, but expensive...

...Two overlooked powerhouses begin this list.LancômePoêmeTop Notes: Bergamot, Blue poppy, Angel's trumpet, Green notes, Mandarin, Narcissus, Peach, Plum, Black currantHeart Notes: Freesia, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Leather, Mimosa, Orange blossom, Rose, Tuberose, Vanilla blossom, Ylang-ylangBase... cheer Yasmin up. Gone is the feisty captive who resisted Walad, then married him.LagerfeldSun Moon StarsTop Notes: Pineapple, Bergamot, Freesia, Peach, Rose, Water lilyHeart Notes: Carnation, Heliotrope, Orris root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Orange blossom, OrchidBase Notes: Amber, Musk... say it’s as lovely as the oriental grand dames, but in a crowd of beauties it would stand out.”MolinardHabanita (1988)Top Notes: Bergamot, Peach, Raspberry, Orange blossomHeart Notes: Rose, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Iris, Lilac, HeliotropeBase Notes: Russian leather, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Ambreine...

...the rest out. Glad I didn’t do a blind buy. It dries down a bit better, but not enough. GuerlainSamsaraTop Notes: Bergamot, Green notes, Peach, Ylang-ylang, LemonHeart Notes: Orris root, Jasmine, Narcissus, Carnation, Rose, VioletBase Notes: Amber, Iris, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka bean...

...two belong with the powerhouse orientals.LanvinArpège (1993)Top Notes: Aldehydes, Honeysuckle, Peach, Neroli, Lily-of-the-valley, BergamotHeart Notes: Camellia, Coriander, Iris, Lily, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, GeraniumBase... a pre-1993 bottle, but if I don’t this will do nicely indeed.Ted LapidusCréationTop Notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin, Mango, Passion fruit, Peach, Black currant, LemonHeart Notes: Gardenia, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Narcissus, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-ylangBase Notes: Amber, Oakmoss...

...big rocks.) I’d better sniff some perfumes while the characters tell me what to write.Anne KleinAnne Klein IITop Notes: Bergamot, Green notes, Peach, Rosewood, Lemon. Heart Notes: Orris root, Jasmine, Carnation, Rose, Ylang-ylang. Base Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla...

...she sees the silhouettes of men and women begin a silent, shadowy dance.Calvin KleinObsessionTop Notes: Basil, Bergamot, Green notes, Mandarin, Peach, VanillaHeart Notes: Exotic spices, Jasmine, Coriander, Orange blossom, Rose, Sandalwood, CedarBase Notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver... incomparable Bal à Versailles, Dali, less loud now than it was.Van Cleef & ArpelsFirstTop Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Raspberry, Mandarin, Peach, Black currantHeart Notes: Carnation, Hyacinth, Orris root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Narcissus, Orchid, Tuberose, Turkish rose, Ylang-ylangBase... Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine, Coriander, Laurel, Mandarin, Pepper, Plum, CitrusesHeart Notes: Orris root, Lily-of-the-valley, Carnation, Patchouli, Peach, Rose, Sandalwood, CinnamonBase Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Coconut, Musk, Myrrh, Opoponax, Sandalwood, Tolu balsam, Vanilla, Vetiver, Frankincense...

...in the finals. Top Notes: Aldehydes, Bulgarian rose essence. Heart Notes: Fenugreek, Turkish rose absolute. Base Notes: Underwood, Honey, Patchouli, Peach.Nuit de Tubéreuse by L'Artisan Parfumeur. “Ah, another beauty,” Penka says, “bright with citrus, sharp with spice, but the blossoms and woods... strong woods and the florals keep up. It belongs in the finals. Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lemon. Heart Notes: Gardenia, Jasmine, Peach, Rose, Violet, Ylang-ylang. Base Notes: Clove, Iris, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, VanillaNo. 06 - Incense Rosé by Tauer Perfumes. I hold...

...me.” Me, either, though I’ve tried. It needs some oak moss or amber or musk, preferably all three. Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green notes, Peach, Rose, Bulgarian rose, Lilac, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Ylang-ylang, Passion fruit, Peru balsam, Sandalwood, Vanilla, VetiverRose Elixir...

...one’s a winner. Notes: Magnolia, Violet, Green tea, Paul Smith rose, Turkish rose, Musk, Cedar.Rose de Courrèges by Courrèges. Notes: Bamboo, Peach, Grapefruit, Rose, Violet, Cherry blossom, Lotus, Amber, Musk. The top is made bright by grapefruit... Grapefruit, Rose, Violet, Cherry blossom, Lotus, Amber, Musk. The top is made bright by grapefruit, peach and bamboo, then violet and cherry blossom join the rose but don’t mute it. To me, the base is the most accomplished part, rising up to try to...

...joins other florals and not weighed down by too much else, stands on the sandalwood and musk and just soars.” Notes: Rose leaf, Apricot blossom, Peach blossom, Lily-of-the-valley, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Iris, Sandalwood, MuskTea Rose by Perfumer’s Workshop. Disgusted, she sniffs the next. “I’m...

...Mackie" has a strong peach influence...

...1 On Dolce Vita, a sexy spiced peach....

...Dolce Vita"Have you ever tried this one? It's very woody, but also has a strong peach presence...