It takes some time and effort to find your signature scent. But once you do, it’s like finding the perfect match. There are many different perfumes for women. You may prefer something slightly muskier or more feminine depending on your personal preferences.
We have compiled a list with the top 15 classic perfumes for women to help you narrow down your choices.
1. LANCOME PARIS L’EAU de PARFUM LA VIE ET BELLE
For the gourmand
This beloved scent features vanilla, patchouli and black currant to add a delicate sweetness.
$120
2. CHRISTIAN DIOR J’ADORE
For the Romantic
This alluring scent is a blend of blackberry musk and orchid. It will leave a lasting impression on everyone who smells it.
AMAZON $121
3. JESSICA MCCLINTOCK EAU DE PARFUM
Budget conscious
This fragrance has a sweet lily-of-the-valley base that is balanced with black currant and musky bergamot. It’s a luxurious, but not overwhelming scent.
$25 AT AMAZON
4. YVES SAINT LAURENT OPIUM EAU DE PARFUM
The trendsetter
This sensual scent is loved by celebrities such as Giselle Bundchen and Emily Blunt. It has spicy notes that include jasmine, bergamot and myrrh.
$124
5. CHANEL GABRIELLE
Floral lovers
Margot Robbie is the spokesperson for the perfume. She represents the essence of the scent: a feminine floral with rich notes like jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom.
$138
6. CAROLINA HERRERA EAU DE PARFUM
For the bold
This bold, yet breezy scent is a favorite of Karlie Kloss. This perfume is a blend of floral notes and a rich base of cocoa and almond. It will last for days on your clothes.
$98
7. FENTY EAU DE PARFUM
For the androgynous
This beautiful androgynous fragrance is the latest addition to Fenty Beauty. It is equally sweet and musky. The buzzy scent sold out within hours of its release, and customers are already signing up to receive the next stock.
$120
8. PRADA CANDY FLORALE
The subtle
This light, sweet fragrance has notes of honey and blossoming flowers. It’s subtle and not too cloying making it a great choice for someone who likes a more subtle scent.
$88
9. LAKE & LAKE
The longest lasting
Because they don’t lose their scent once you wash them, perfumed body oils can last for a long time. The musky scent is warm and natural. The oil is rich in moisture as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients such vitamin E and sweet almond oils.
$48
10. LE LABO SANTAL 33 EAU DE PARFUM
#Inspired
This unisex scent is loved by Justin Bieber and many other young TikTokers. It has sandalwood, cardamom, and iris notes that add to the leathery, woody smell.
$285
11. RALPH BY RALPH LAUREN
For the fruit lover
This beautifully balanced scent has base notes of white iris and musk, with fruity undertones like magnolia, apple leaf, and Italian mandarin. It will leave your skin feeling deliciously sweet.
$65
12. BYREDO GYPSY WATER EAU de PARFUM
Ideal for every day
This scent will make you feel as fresh as if you were in the woods. Vanilla and amber are complemented by bergamot and Juniper to make a fresh scent that you will never tire of.
$270
13. DAISY BY MARC JACOBS
Fan favorite
This scent is a vibrant, floral as the name and bottle suggest. It offers a feminine, luxurious and soft take on femininity. It features violet leaf and gardenia top notes, with musky undertones from white woods.
$74
14. VIKTOR&ROLF FLLOWERBOMB EAU DE PARFUM
Best Floral
This floral scent is bursting with rose, freesia, cattleyas and sambac jasmine. It is bold and striking, making it a great choice for everyday wear (if you are a fan).
$165
15. CHANEL CHANCE EAU EAU TENDRE DE TOILETTE
The Cult Classic
This fruity-floral is something you’ve likely smelled at one time or another. This well-worn scent features a bright grapefruit base with soft notes of jasmine, white musk and other floral notes. The result is a subtle, sweet fragrance that’s just as timeless as the fashion house that made it.
$115