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Shop the Best Perfumes of All-Time Most Robust Floral Perfume Best Vanilla Perfume Best Fashion-Inspired Perfume Best Fruity Perfume Best Mildly Sweet Perfume Best Luxury Perfume Best Gourmand Perfume Best Viral Perfume Most Enduring Perfume Best Value Perfume Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum For Her Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum For Her Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum Loewe 001 Woman Perfume Loewe 001 Woman Perfume Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau de Parfum YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau de Parfum Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Glossier Glossier You Glossier Glossier You Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume Mugler Angel Natural Refillable Spray Mugler Angel Natural Refillable Spray Kai Eau de Parfum Kai Eau de Parfum Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Fragrance Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Fragrance Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne Chloé Eau de Parfum Chloé Eau de Parfum Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum FAQs

Finding a signature scent that reflects both your personality and range of favorite notes can be a years-long process. It's no surprise that fragrance is one beauty essential that's well-known for being extremely personal, with each one smelling unique on the wearer themselves. While we understand that it can be tedious to narrow down your top choices, a great place to start is with some of the best-selling and most iconic perfumes, ever.

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From those that have stood the test of time, like the tried-and-true classic Chanel No. 5 and warm, gourmand Prada Candy Eau de Parfum, to more recent favorites from Glossier, Byredo, and more, the following perfumes have earned a forever space on our vanities until the end of time—or at least until they're discontinued. Whether you prefer floral perfumes, cult-classic celebrity favorites, or something else entirely, we're betting there's a perfect match on this list for you. Keep reading to discover your new (or old) favorite among our list of the best perfumes of all time.

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Most Robust Floral Perfume

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum For Her

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Most Robust Floral Perfume

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum For Her

Rangoon creeper, tuberose, and jasmine combine to create this robust and top-rated Gucci floral fragrance. And just like flowers do, its notes are meant to bloom overtime, revealing more of its unique notes.

Best Vanilla Perfume

Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum

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Best Vanilla Perfume

Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum

We count Heretic's Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum as one of our top gourmand-inspired picks, since its warm and spicy notes are a clear standout in a sea of overly syrupy scents.

Best Fashion-Inspired Perfume

Loewe 001 Woman Perfume

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Best Fashion-Inspired Perfume

Loewe 001 Woman Perfume

Featuring notes of jasmine, linen and musk, this timeless, Spanish-made perfume from Loewe is designed to combine with the brand's 001 Man Eau de Parfum for a signature fragrance blend.

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Best Fruity Perfume

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

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Best Fruity Perfume

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Dior perfumes are so iconic, they even inspired a documentary. This modern classic truly has a bit of everything: juicy blood orange and mandarin, fresh lily of the valley, and earthy patchouli.

Best Mildly Sweet Perfume

Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum

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Best Mildly Sweet Perfume

Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum

Chance was introduced in 2002, and it’s been in heavy rotation ever since. Thank the floral base of iris and jasmine, which is rounded out by sweet vanilla and white musk—plus, pink pepper adds an unexpected touch of spice.

Best Luxury Perfume

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

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Best Luxury Perfume

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

Created as a collaboration between the perfumer and Baccarat to celebrate the crystal manufacturer’s 250th birthday, this popular scent is, frankly, a masterpiece. A combination of woody notes, amber, jasmine and other florals, it's sophisticated and never overpowering.

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Best Gourmand Perfume

YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau de Parfum

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Best Gourmand Perfume

YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau de Parfum

Rich coffee and vanilla create a sweet and warm base for YSL Beauty's coveted gourmand fragrance, while a floral heart lightens things up. It's excellent during cooler months, but can be worn year-round if you please.

Best Viral Perfume

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

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Best Viral Perfume

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

This sexy fragrance became one of the biggest perfume crazes of the last decade, and for good reason: It’s musky, spicy, and a bit smoky (but not overwhelmingly so), and the genderless quality makes it ideal for sharing.

Most Enduring Perfume

Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum

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Most Enduring Perfume

Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum

Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2021, Chanel No. 5 is perhaps the most famous fragrance of all time. Heavy with may rose and jasmine, it was the first perfume to be layered with aldehydes, a now-commonplace practice that lends the fragrance an airy quality. Game changing then, iconic now.

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Best Value Perfume

Glossier Glossier You

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Best Value Perfume

Glossier Glossier You

Named You as a nod to the fragrance’s ability to smell different on each wearer, this blend of floral iris, spicy pink pepper, and warm ambrette seeds became an instant hit for Glossier, and remains the brand’s one and only fragrance.

Best Fragrance for Beginners

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

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Best Fragrance for Beginners

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

The daisy-adorned bottle became an instant sensation, but what’s inside is pretty fabulous as well. With notes of strawberry, sandalwood, and jasmine, Daisy is a light floral that’s become a rite of passage for teens (and teens at heart).

Most Popular Perfume

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume

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Most Popular Perfume

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume

As the name suggests, this top-rated fragrance from Viktor&Rolf is a cult favorite thanks to its floral notes of jasmine and rose, plus scents of warm vanilla and patchouli for added depth.

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Best Eco-Friendly Perfume

Mugler Angel Natural Refillable Spray

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Best Eco-Friendly Perfume

Mugler Angel Natural Refillable Spray

We don’t know what’s more recognizable: the refillable star-shaped bottle or the perfume that’s inside. Mugler's Angel features a patchouli base and fruity bergamot top notes, and is layered with sweet praline and vanilla—yet somehow never smells too sweet.

Best Every Day Perfume

Kai Eau de Parfum

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Best Every Day Perfume

Kai Eau de Parfum

Kai has earned a devoted following over the years for its clean, tropical, gardenia-based fragrance. For rose lovers, there’s also a spin-off scent, called (you guessed it), kai rose.

Best Transitional Perfume

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Fragrance

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Best Transitional Perfume

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Fragrance

If you’re looking for a sweet, strong floral scent, you may have found it in the Mediterranean-inspired Sì. It starts out fruity with top notes of black currant nectar, followed by a freesia and Rose of Mai heart, finishing with a musky, vanilla-tinged base.

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Best Unisex Perfume

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

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Best Unisex Perfume

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

You don’t have to live by the beach to appreciate this surf-inspired scent (and one of Jo Malone’s best sellers). With notes of sea salt, sage, and ambrette seeds, it’s simple, sophisticated, and genderless.

Best Soft Floral Perfume

Chloé Eau de Parfum

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Best Soft Floral Perfume

Chloé Eau de Parfum

A bouquet of florals—rose, lily of the valley, freesia, magnolia—give way to amber and cedarwood, which lend a sensual, warm air to the overall light scent. Plus, this one is loved equally for the bottle (topped with a hand-tied ribbon) and for what’s inside.

Best Cult-Favorite Perfume

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum

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Best Cult-Favorite Perfume

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum

Not even the fragrance-averse can resist Byredo’s chic, cylindrical bottles, particularly this scent inspired by the Romani, or Gypsy, lifestyle. The woody scent features intoxicating notes of bergamot, lemon, incense, pine needles, and sandalwood.

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Best Celebrity Perfume

Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum

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Best Celebrity Perfume

Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum

Rihanna has been name-checked as the best-smelling celeb by just about everyone on the planet, so it was only natural that she create her own signature scent. It instantly sold out, but if you’re lucky enough to snag a bottle of this elevated blend of magnolia, musk, tangerine, blueberry, Bulgarian rose absolute, geranium, and patchouli, know that it’s worth all the hype.

Most Sensual Perfume

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum

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Most Sensual Perfume

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum

Like all things Tom Ford, this scent is undeniably sexy and glamorous. The namesake black orchid is surrounded by ylang-ylang and citrus, black plum, patchouli, and vanilla. It’s deep, dark, and elegant, especially for evening.

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FAQs

What is the hottest perfume right now? ›

Our Favorite Perfumes for Women:
  • The Bold Rose: Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, $290.
  • The Sun-kissed Citrus: Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant, $240.
  • The Light & Fresh: Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria, $220.
  • The Warm & Spicy: Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club, $144.
  • The Timeless Appeal: Yves Saint Laurent Libre, $119.
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What is the new Hermes fragrance 2024? ›

H24 Herbes Vives eau de parfum captures the experience of encountering urban nature anew after a refreshing rainfall. This fragrance blends the potency of a collection of fresh herbs, the velvety texture of pear granita, and the dynamic presence of the innovative molecule, Physcool®.

What are the most popular perfumes in 2024? ›

Best Perfumes for Women of 2024
  • Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk Eau De Toilette. ...
  • Creed Aventus for Her Eau De Parfum. ...
  • Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau De Parfum. ...
  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau De Parfum. ...
  • Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Eau De Parfum. ...
  • Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau De Toilette. ...
  • Giorgio Armani My Way Eau De Parfum.
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What is the number 1 perfume in the world? ›

Chanel No.

5 Grand Extrait is an absolutely iconic perfume that has stood the test of time. Its timeless and captivating scent, which is a perfect blend of floral and woody notes, combined with the exquisite craftsmanship of the bottle, makes it an absolute favorite among perfume connoisseurs all around the world.

What fragrance does Tom Cruise wear? ›

Tom Cruise: Eau d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal

Cruise's favorite fragrance is Eau d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal. Launched in 1981, this fragrance has survived the test of time, and became an all time classic. Eau d'Hadrien is a fresh citrus scent with notes of lemon, grapefruit, cypress, and Tuscan cypress.

What fragrance did Grace Kelly wear? ›

Grace Kelly famously wore a fragrance from Creed, a royal favourite since 1780, to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. Her husband-to-be had in fact commissioned Fleurissimo as a wedding day gift for his bride. The aristocratic spritz dries down to a bouquet of tuberose, violet, iris, and Bulgarian rose.

Which Hermès perfume lasts the longest? ›

It is available in two formulations: Eau de Toilette and Parfum. The Parfum is the strongest concentration and therefore lasts the longest on the skin, typically around 9 hours. The Eau de Toilette formulation is the weakest concentration but also the most affordable; it typically lasts for 4-5 hours on the skin.

What is the number one selling perfume of all time? ›

CHANEL NOº5

Coco Chanel has given the world many things: tanning, costume jewelry, and making black clothing eternally chic (and not just for mourning), to name a few. She also bestowed us with the most iconic fragrance of all time.

What is the best selling women's perfume of all time? ›

Highlights: Most Popular Womens Perfumes Statistics

Chanel No. 5 is the highest-selling perfume for women worldwide. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh is the second highest-selling women's perfume in the US. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue has been awarded the Fragrance Foundation's Fragrance of the Year award twice.

What is a good perfume for a 60 year old? ›

  • La Bella Pour Femme by MCH Beauty - EDP Women's Perfume - 3.4.fl.oz. ...
  • Parfums Gres Cabotine Parfums Gres For Women. ...
  • Ciara by REVLON Perfume for Women, 2.3 Fl. ...
  • Paul Sebastian Women's Perfume, Fragrance by Paul Sebastian, Day or Night Scent, Eau de Parfum, CASUAL, 4 Fl Oz.

What is the perfume all old ladies wear? ›

The best known Old Lady Perfume is probably the classic Chanel No. 5, which launched a century ago. The main ingredients in this iconic blend are synthetic aldehydes, which were groundbreaking in 1921 and impart the powdery soapiness we've come to associate with the famous blend.

What is a timeless fragrance? ›

The quality and pure simplicity of a natural fragrance means that it isn't concerned with trends. It has already made a lasting impression over generations. Ultimately, a timeless fragrance is simply distinctive and universal.

What is the world's best scent? ›

The World's Favorite Scent Is Vanilla, According to Science | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine.

What perfume will attract a man? ›

Scents with aphrodisiac properties are a magnet for attracting guys. So, you'll often find it's vanilla and cinnamon perfumes that attract men the most. Floral or fruity fragrances work well, too, but not if they are too potent, so delicate is the key to successful seduction.

What is trending in perfumes? ›

From timeless fragrances to fresh new launches, these are some of the trending scents to keep you smelling great all year round. Fresh gourmands. If you want to smell delicious, then gourmand notes are the way to go. These (almost) edible fragrances continue to come in new and revised scent profiles.

What women's perfume gets the most compliments? ›

Here are the ones that got the most attention, plus one or two that have always got me compliments thrown in for good measure.
  • Phlur Not Your Baby. (Image credit: Phlur) ...
  • Parfums de Marly Darcy. ...
  • Sana Jardin Sandalwood Temple. ...
  • Malin + Goetz Strawberry. ...
  • Jo Malone London Myrrh and Tonka. ...
  • Tom Ford Soleil Blanc.
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