Possibilities by La Perla
Bottle Design:
Suzanne Dalton
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Possibilities 2021

7.7 / 10 96 Ratings
A popular perfume by La Perla for women, released in 2021. The scent is floral-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Fruity
Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
FreesiaFreesia BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Rose waterRose water Rose absolue Orpur®Rose absolue Orpur® Petalia®Petalia® Rosyfolia®Rosyfolia® Orange blossomOrange blossom
Base Notes Base Notes
CashmereCashmere Akigalawood®Akigalawood® AmberAmber Mexican vanillaMexican vanilla

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.796 Ratings
Longevity
7.985 Ratings
Sillage
7.687 Ratings
Bottle
8.583 Ratings
Value for money
6.753 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 09/29/2025.
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What the fragrance is similar to
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Tilia
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Bouquet Encore by L'Orchestre Parfum
Bouquet Encore
Vesper Glitz by Ex Nihilo
Vesper Glitz
Alien (Eau de Parfum) by Mugler
Alien Eau de Parfum

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3 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Basti87

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Great sweet-floral scent with familiar DNA
I definitely have to write something about this great piece. The Possibilities from the British designer brand La Perla. As a man, this brand is not particularly known since it exclusively produces for women, which somehow fits the name. The prices for, for example, lingerie are of course luxurious, just like this more upscale line in the "Private Blend style." There were also affordable fragrances in the range. The stock has become quite rare, even though the fragrances have not been officially discontinued. The reason for this seems to be a financial predicament of the brand, which seems to have been resolved this year. What this means for the fragrances is of course hard to say. I came across this great scent through a random occurrence: I ordered the Tony Iommi from a well-known shop, but received this La Perla instead. Since the price was a bit higher for this 120ml bottle, I kept it, which I do not regret. Of course not for me, but this scent is one of the most beautiful sweet-floral fragrances on the market that I have tested. An absolutely wonderful piece that is worth buying if you can get a bottle. It goes a bit in the Tilia/Alien direction, but has its own vibes.

Composed by Louise Turner, who has experience in the niche and designer sector. Definitely a pleasing sweet-floral niche that is not overwhelming and is wearable by pretty much any lady who values her appearance.
The bottle and packaging are really great. The packaging is rather simple, as it comes in a round cardboard box. The burgundy bottle is an absolute eye-catcher with this great cap. Even with 120ml, you get a size that lasts relatively long, also because it is really well suited for the evening. If everyday life allows it, it is also wearable then. However, I find sweet-floral fragrances to be better suited for the evening and leisure time.
This scent is rated relatively low with under 8, which may also be due to its slight similarity to Alien. You could also consider Tilia as a distant relative, but overall it is just a rough guideline of where the journey goes. Even though no jasmine is listed, it seems like there is a decent amount present. Additionally, there is a beautiful dark currant in this opening that radiates a wonderful fruity note. The fragrance ingredient Petalia also adds a great floral-fruity touch. A freshness from this rose water note is convincing and prevents the scent from becoming too heavy. There is also a strong mix of floral notes: rose, freesia, orange blossom, and as mentioned, this jasmine note. Very feminine and sexy, so it leans more towards the sensual side and is slightly flirty. The base impresses with a silky cashmere note and an amber-vanilla that gives the creation a sweet-sensual warmth. A slight Akigalawood note is also present, but not as prominent as in many current releases. Overall, a great sweet-floral creation with light fruity notes, and creamy-spicy accents play a role as well. The creation is quite loud and rather penetrating, so you shouldn't buy it blindly.
Performance is really good with 10+ hours and a very, very good sillage that lasts long. It is worth it, but could be too much for small spaces.

Overall, a creation that I really appreciate and can absolutely recommend.
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Happyher

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Happyher
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Alien in significantly better…..
This is my first review, so please excuse me if I don't paint you any rosy pictures; that's just not my style.
What I get when I wear Possibilities is pepper, a lot of pink pepper like in Molton Brown's Fiery Pink Pepperpod.
After that, I also get a somewhat similar Alien DNA, but I must emphasize that it is significantly rounder and more beautiful than Alien. It is floral and very reminiscent of Mugler's composition. However, on my skin, I get more rose and lily of the valley.
Then the fragrance becomes softer and creamier, although the pepper remains noticeable throughout the entire wear.
The colors that come to mind with this fragrance are red, purple, and black; for me personally, it is definitely not a spring/summer scent but something for cooler days when the sharpness of the pepper combined with a large dark red rose and the base notes has a warming effect. Due to its (on my skin) above-average longevity and room-filling sillage, it can easily take on the cold. In fact, it seems I'm not the only one who thinks so, as this fragrance is probably my biggest compliment magnet.
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Connie

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Connie
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Pretty Woman, Opera Ball, Ball Gowns and Lots of Romance ..
La Perla Possibilities is, in my opinion, a perfume for a grand romantic appearance.. Super romantic and simply stunning.. It is not a jeans and shirt everyday scent, but rather a fragrance that is so extremely feminine and romantic that, in my nose, it requires a special occasion..

I immediately thought of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman when I sprayed the scent. More specifically, I see the scene in my mind where she is sitting in the bar in her stunning red evening gown, waiting for Richard Gere, who can hardly contain his excitement when she turns around.. I believe she smelled just like that when she was sitting there looking so beautiful.. OMG I love this movie..

Possibilities opens with stunningly fragrant freesias that have a little twist of pink pepper as a spice.. Very unique and so breathtaking.. In the drydown, it becomes truly romantic and powdery.. A sea of red roses, rose water, and some indescribable stunning powdery notes dance in competition.. It becomes softer and fluffier in the base with a lot of cashmere but also just a bit soapy. The floral bouquet remains until the end.. A hint of slightly smoky vanilla ensures that the scent has a little twist until the very end.. The fragrance is classically feminine but in a modern way, so soft and unique, far from sharp and old-fashioned.. Still, I envision a bit of the Viennese Opera Ball or an evening at the opera, like in the movie Pretty Woman, when I smell Possibilities..

A scent that has blown me away because I haven't smelled anything so feminine and romantic in such a modern way for years.. However, I need to continue testing the fragrance over weeks because I first need to see if it actually works in everyday situations, for example when going out to eat, or if it really is, as I suspect, only suitable for the grand romantic appearance..

Addendum. The very peppery note bothers me a bit in the long run, as it is very present throughout all the fragrance phases. Still incredibly beautiful and elegant.

Updated on 10/31/2022
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Love the akigalawood in this. Rosey, blackcurrant kinda dry? scent. If Tilia has a yellow tone, this one has a dark pink tone
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This developed into a screechy flowery and musky scent on me. So disappointing :(
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VA-VA-VOOM! Flirtatious, sensual, addictive - a wonderfully balanced rose! Fruity, sweet, warm & spicy! The fragrance counterpart…
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First a lot of pepper, tart blackcurrant, velvety O-flower + delicate, light roses. Fresh, cool + light. In the dry down, a warm, ambered cashmere scarf.
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I was quite "worried" about the rose, but I smell mostly strong orange blossom, pepper & sour currant. It's fine, but not a wow scent.
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Freesia gives a fruity kick
Rose comes to the rescue
O-flower is training
Lovely & too delicate
Let them skip the sport
Relaxation is nice
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Modern + feminine. Beautiful rose note, not cool. O-flowers round it out = light. Vanilla = light. Pepper = elegant + elegant spice. H/S very good. Feminine.
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Overhyped and overpriced, somehow bland and mainstream. Reminds me of Alien - maybe that's why I don't like it...
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clean, very feminine, sexy, fruity, floral, and long-lasting. Very beautiful scent
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Pricey, but truly dreamy on a lady. Reminds me a bit of Rouge Malachite & Alien, great luxury item, top-notch bottle. Treat yourselves :)
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