The Best Perfumes for Women, Tested & Reviewed by Editors and Experts

Just like a pair of quality jeans or designer sneakers, a woman’s perfume possesses the unique ability to make a profound statement without uttering a single word. Fragrances evoke beautiful (and sometimes not-so-beautiful) memories, serving as one of life’s simplest yet most enjoyable little pleasures. This is precisely why investing in the best perfume for women is a decision deserving of careful consideration.

Fragrance stands as one of the most ancient beauty products in human history. Indeed, archaeological discoveries and ancient texts indicate that the creation of perfume—initially a simple concoction of flowers and oil—dates back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia around the 2nd millennium B.C. Fast-forward a few thousand years to the present day, and our collective obsession with smelling delightful remains just as fervent.

Fragrance helps us create an identity,” explains Eduardo Valadez, marketing director at the storied French fragrance house, Diptyque. “Fragrance is something that’s very personal; it’s about a sensation. I think how people today wear fragrance is ‘I want to feel a certain way’.”

Similar to cologne for men, one of the most remarkable aspects of perfume for women is its sheer versatility—there truly is a scent for every individual and every occasion. Most of us wouldn’t choose to wear the same perfume for a lively night out with friends as we would for a relaxed brunch with our grandmother. With such an abundance of varieties, there’s no need to limit yourself; the world of fragrance is truly your oyster.

Given the vast array of aromas, formulations, and perfume types available, narrowing down your top choices can feel intimidating. However, the good news is that scent is one of those sensory experiences where you’ll know almost immediately whether you love it or despise it—there’s rarely an in-between.

“The sense of smell is one of the strongest things connecting us to memory and attraction,” explains Ross Barry, national perfume artist for Atelier Cologne. “So often, it is worn out of a place of nostalgia. It triggers a memory in us, and there’s something comforting in that.”

According to Nest New York founder Laura Slatkin, a fragrance impacts not only the person wearing it but also everyone they encounter. “Without it, encounters are, well, boring,” she adds. “Indulging in a magnificent fragrance lifts my spirits and everyone I touch.”

Below, we highlight some of the best perfumes for women. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces and everything in between, these top perfumes are not only excellent for enhancing your personal scent game but also double as stellar fragrance and beauty gifts. In fact, here’s a fun fact: During last year’s holiday season, 19% of all gifts purchased were fragrances—double the rate of any other beauty category. So, genuinely, there’s no better gift to give the women in your life—including your mom—this year.


 

Our Testing and Selection Process

 

We rigorously tested over 100 women’s perfumes to identify the best perfumes for women for 2024. From this extensive pool, we meticulously narrowed it down to our top 20 favorite fragrances for women that we simply can’t stop spritzing. To ensure comprehensive testing, each perfume was applied to both paper and the skin of a tester. For most scents, our writers enlisted additional testing assistance from the WWD Shop editorial team and peers to evaluate the full range of how each perfume performed on different individuals. While some women’s fragrances were tested for months, newer perfume releases underwent a dedicated week-long testing period. Although individual preferences naturally varied, these 46 perfumes for women collectively offer something delightful for everyone, spanning various price points, bottle sizes, and fragrance concentrations.


 

Top 20 Perfumes for Women 2024

 

  • Chanel No. 5
  • Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb
  • Le Labo Another 13
  • Gucci Bloom
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
  • Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum
  • Maison Margiela By the Fireplace
  • Maurice Roucel Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
  • Byredo Mojave Ghost
  • Armani Beauty Sí
  • YSL Black Opium
  • Le Labo Santal 33
  • Dior Miss Dior
  • Burberry Her Eau de Parfum
  • Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique
  • Diptyque Do Son
  • D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic
  • Marc Jacobs Daisy
  • Ellis Brooklyn Myth

 

Detailed Reviews of Top Perfumes

 

 

Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1.2 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Chanel No.5 is beautiful and luxurious. I love how the fragrance transitions through the day. It first starts off with some sparkling powdery notes, and later, I pick up glamorous florals shining through. After a couple of hours, I pick up the beautiful bourbon vanilla. It’s so sexy while still soft.”

Perhaps the most iconic and high-end ladies’ perfume in the world, Chanel No.5 requires no introduction. Its subtle, powder-fresh sensibility was heralded as the symbol of femininity upon its launch in 1921, and it has remained a vanity staple ever since. Although often perceived as the best perfume for older women, it has gained increasing popularity among women in their 30s and millennials, beautifully illustrating the adage ‘what’s old is new again.’


 

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb

 

  • Size: 0.68 to 5.1 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This is truly a beautiful fragrance. If it smells too sweet upon first applying, wait a minute or two — I find that it takes a moment to settle once on the skin. Overall, it’s a unique, warm, and inviting floral scent. It also has great staying power.”

Viktor&Rolf‘s award-winning perfume evokes a vibrant, sexy garden party, with luminous notes of jasmine, rose, and cattleya expertly blended with vanilla and patchouli to create an incredibly luxurious and feminine scent.


 

Le Labo Another 13

 

  • Size: 0.5 to 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Woody ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This is a scent that will 100% smell different on everyone, and I like that about it. Unlike other Le Labo fragrances, where the scent starts off very strong, Another 13 is more subtle yet still noticeable (evidenced by all the compliments it garners). It’s a little musky, a little woody, and a little fresh that leans masculine.”

Le Labo’s Another 13 is this writer’s own signature scent (I’ve worn it nearly every day for years and have lost count of the compliments it’s received, but the most memorable was from a grocery store cashier who began his compliment with, “This may be weird, but…” before stating that I smelled truly wonderful). Without a doubt, it’s a versatile, classic fragrance.


 

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1 – 3.3 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “As the name suggests, it’s a bold floral. I had no idea I loved the smell of tuberose until I tried this!”

“Sometimes, we have connotations of what we think we like or don’t like,” Valadez notes. “We have this idea that a floral or rose are very mature fragrances, kind of like a grandma scent,” yet he consistently observes people believing they dislike a note only to adore how it harmonizes with other raw materials. This full-bodied floral perfume could easily be dismissed as a ‘grandma’ fragrance, but the notes of jasmine and Rangoon creeper—a delightful South Indian plant with a sweet and fruity aroma—maintain its feminine, flirty, and youthful character, making it an especially popular perfume for young women.


 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

 

  • Size: 2.4 – 6.8 oz
  • Scent Profile: Ambrette floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This perfume gives a decadent and unique scent that is sweet without being over the top. It’s not exactly floral, but more of a sweet and rich scent that is absolutely worth the splurge.”

Although its price point might tempt you to overlook this opulent scent, do yourself a favor and experience this expensive perfume. Perfect for a romantic evening or for those who infuse every day with luxurious celebration, it’s an incredibly rich and long-lasting perfume (seriously, a single spritz will linger until the next day). Its grand notes include spicy, bitter saffron, red cedar from the mountains of Virginia with hints of juniper, and Egyptian jasmine for a magnificent finish.


 

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 0.8 – 1.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Sweet gourmand
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “You probably won’t like it at first, but you’ll keep coming back to sniff it. This fragrance is a masterpiece — warm, spicy, feminine, and perfect for winter.”

Arguably one of the most famous perfumes in the world, Angel by Mugler is the brainchild of beloved fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who, legend has it, aspired to create a delectable, mouthwatering scent for the women fortunate enough to wear his designs. The scent’s composition is far more intricate than a single whiff might suggest, boasting 28 blissfully fragrant notes in total. The most prominent top notes open with a sweet pairing of cotton candy and juicy citrus, intermingled with a heart akin to a lush fruit basket filled with red berries, blackberry, plum, and peach, culminating in a base of chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and sandalwood.


 

Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace

 

  • Size: 1- 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Smoky and spicy
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de toilette
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “The mix of vanilla and smoke is wonderful. I’m not normally huge on perfumes with vanilla scents because they tend to be too sweet for me, but this one checks all the right boxes. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be ‘cozy.’”

Barry gravitates towards this “creamy and smoky” Maison Margiela fragrance when temperatures begin to drop, and deeper scents are embraced. “It’s perfect for this time of year, and I love it with a sweater and leather jacket,” he states, adding that it’s an excellent “going-out scent.”


 

Maurice Roucel Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Spicy ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This scent reminds me of the great classic perfumes — it smells delicious, but you also immediately know whether you love it or you don’t, and there’s not really an in-between. The spiciness makes it gender-neutral,, and my boyfriend wears it even more than I do.”

One of Shapiro’s favorites, this “marvelous fragrance,” as she describes it, possesses an ambery sensibility with potent notes of clove, sandalwood, musk, and amber. It is beautifully balanced by smooth vanilla and lavender, which perfumer Maurice Roucel designed to be sensual, dramatic, and mysterious.


 

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

 

  • Size: 1 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Spicy ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “I was expecting a deeply masculine fragrance, but it’s surprisingly feminine. Tobacco has such a strong, sometimes bitter smell, but here it’s balanced to perfection by the sweetness of the vanilla, and the ginger adds a kick of spice as well.”

“It’s just stunning,” enthuses Shapiro about the most seductive perfume on our list. “It’s vanilla, but it’s so sophisticated and intoxicating.” Shapiro’s fervent endorsement should come as no surprise, as Tom Ford inherently understands how to embody sexiness and radiate confidence. Spritz on this supercharged scent whenever you need to be reminded of the immense power you possess.


 

Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Woody ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “I wear this perfume when I feel moody because I find that I notice different notes throughout the day as I wear it. I enjoy that element of surprise and the fact that it smells slightly different to me every time, depending on whether I pick up on the sweet, spicy, or floral notes.”

If your spirit leans more towards the wild and free than the traditional or structured, Byredo Mojave Ghost could be your ideal perfume. Inspired by the rare, miraculous “ghost flower” that remarkably thrives without water in the challenging, arid conditions of the Mojave Desert, this woody composition is light yet grounded with musky ambrette. Additionally, it emanates Jamaican nesberry, violet sandalwood, and a base of crisp amber and cedar that transports anyone who wears it on a genuine adventure. As Shapiro aptly states, “A bold fragrance on the right person can come off daring.”


 

Armani Beauty Sí

 

  • Size: 1 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral gourmand
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “An old colleague used to keep this perfume at her desk and I would steal spritzes every now and then because it just smelled so good. Sexy, sweet and spicy, which is everything I want in a fragrance.”

Captivating and refined, this scent stands as one of the best women’s perfumes for a minimalist who simply desires to smell wonderful and slightly neutral. Blackcurrant nectar, mandarin, and orange blossom lead the forefront, with warm vanilla anchoring the fragrance and harmonizing the entire composition. The combination of fruit and vanilla is charming and effortlessly wearable.


 

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1 – 5 oz
  • Scent Profile: Ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This perfume is so sweet and just the perfect fall fragrance. I love a good mix of sweet and floral, and while this is more on the sweet side, it’s still become my new favorite scent. The bottle is so elegant and beautiful as well.”

This scent is specifically crafted to quicken your pulse, with potent opening notes of adrenaline-boosting coffee seamlessly blended with a sweet vanilla base and a vibrant burst of floral notes. And who says you must reserve the best sexy perfumes exclusively for the evening? Not Slatkin. “Some people like to be seductive, whether they’re out on a romantic evening or grocery shopping,” she notes. “And that’s the wonderful thing about signature scents.”


 

Le Labo Santal 33

 

  • Size: 0.5 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Spicy floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Santal 33 is probably the most popular perfume of the past decade and I wish I didn’t love it so much. To me, it smells like fresh, crisp sawdust shavings, especially immediately after spraying, but the sandalwood dries down and a sweet iris appears. I hope I’m buried with a bottle.”

Chances are, you’ve encountered this incredibly popular unisex Le Labo fragrance at least a few times a week just by walking around your city. It evokes the aroma of a roaring fire with billowing, thick smoke—spiked with a cocktail of cardamom, iris, and violet notes—to present the most intoxicating, utterly irresistible kind of scent.


 

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 0.7 – 5 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This perfume genuinely changes my mood. It makes me happy and feel beautiful.”

Reminiscent of a fresh bouquet brimming with lily-of-the-valley, peony, and rose, this fragrance is an unreservedly flowery scent, making it one of the best Dior perfumes for anyone who adores the floral scent family. “I think that fragrance has really become more like a wardrobe,” Valadez says. “We don’t just have one white shirt, and I think fragrance is the same way. Some might have five or six in rotation.”


 

Burberry Her Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1 – 5 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fruity floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Burberry Her is a great everyday scent. I wear it as my work perfume. It’s light and fruity, but also has a slight woody overlay that makes it elegant.”

Blueberry and other vibrant fruity notes, such as black currant and raspberry, form the luminous top notes of this fragrance. Meanwhile, a base of musky amber delivers a striking punch of sour-sweetness that is both delicate and exceptionally modern. Hands down, this is the best Burberry perfume for women.


 

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique

 

  • Size: 1.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Woody floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “As a perfume hoarder, I can say that I have nothing like this in my collection. It’s definitely narcotic! I like to spray it in my hair so it leaves a trail behind me.”

According to Ex Nihilo, Fleur Narcotique is unequivocally their bestselling perfume, which they describe as “an overdose” of energetic ingredients that leave “a trail of sensual peony wrapped in woods.” The scent’s floral notes of jasmine, orange blossom, and, of course, peony, play a starring role, while transparent wood, moss, and musk add warm undertones for a scent that is, indeed, a blissful narcotic.


 

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fruity floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de toilette
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “One of my favorite Diptyque perfumes because it’s so pleasantly neutral. It’s airy, fruity, and smells like your backyard garden. It’s just all-around pretty.”

“The way that we work on composing fragrance, it’s really about celebrating a specific story that we’re trying to capture from our founders,” Valadez explains. This light, floral eau de toilette vividly recalls the cherished memories of Diptyque founder Yves Coueslant’s childhood summers in Do Son, Vietnam. Blended with spicy tuberose, softened with orange blossom, and topped with jasmine, this women’s perfume is simultaneously subtle and potent, making it an excellent choice for the workplace.


 

D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 3 oz
  • Scent Profile: Woody ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “I hate the feeling that I smell like everyone else, but when I wear this creative scent, I know I won’t. The pine is perfectly balanced against the amber and spice for an overall warm, woody, and slightly sweet scent.”

Another one of Maltz’s favorites, this luxury perfume by D.S. & Durga evokes the sensation of a magical forest with notes of Alpine cedar, cardamom, and green mandarin. “Spray liberally on wrists,” he advises. “I always tap my neck with my wrist. And, I like to wear it heavy sometimes, but you do you.”


 

Marc Jacobs Daisy

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 6.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fruity floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de toilette
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Daisy isn’t supposed to be a really dramatic scent — it’s very light, simple, and clean smelling, like a breath of fresh air.”

If happiness could be bottled, it might resemble (and smell like) Daisy by Marc Jacobs. Effervescent, full-bodied, and straightforwardly sweet (think honey-sweet, not cupcake-sweet), this perfume for women highlights crisp fruits and dreamy florals. You’ll discover notes of strawberry, violet, and jasmine subtly offset with the tiniest touch of sultry sandalwood. Furthermore, this smooth scent can be effortlessly mixed, matched, and layered with other scents if you wish to experiment as a master perfumer.


 

Ellis Brooklyn Myth

 

  • Size: 0.33 – 1.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Myth is an interesting scent because it doesn’t really lean into one fragrance family or another; it’s pretty neutral. It smells like great shower soap or fresh laundry.”

Myth is always a favorite of mine,” Shapiro affirms. “The combination of white musk, jasmine and white cedarwood is just my scent. It creates a beautiful, calm mood for me.”


 

Other Top Women’s Perfumes To Consider

 

 

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle

 

  • Size: 1 – 5 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral gourmand
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “La Vie Est Belle is one of those reliable fragrances that you can wear to any setting, day or night, and feel totally appropriate. Although if you don’t like sweet, floral fragrances, this probably isn’t the one for you.”

La Vie Est Belle is Lancôme’s bestselling perfume for women. It radiates with feminine jasmine sambac, bubbling orange blossom, and is balanced by earthy, spicy patchouli. Like most eau de toilettes, it doesn’t possess extreme longevity, but the layered scent is undoubtedly full-bodied, so another light spritz in the late afternoon will comfortably last through the evening.


 

Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1 – 5 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fruity floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “J’adore is my go-to spring and summer scent. It’s a gentle floral and I love that it is formulated without alcohol, so it won’t irritate even super sensitive skin like mine.”

If you’re a woman of a certain age, you undoubtedly remember the dazzling J’adore commercials featuring Charlize Theron draped in shimmering gold gowns. It was one of the first truly aspirational perfumes, and it resonated profoundly (with me and seemingly countless others, as it remains Dior’s bestselling perfume). Intensely floral, this fragrance is steadfastly feminine, devoid of any deeper, darker notes.


 

Ouai Rue St Honoré Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 1.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This fragrance is very chic and elegant, delivering a light floral scent that reminds me of honeysuckle in a fresh way. Plus, the magnetic closure and minimalist bottle is the cherry on top that adds style to my makeup vanity.”

Founded by celebrity hairstylist turned beauty mogul Jen Atkin, the Ouai hair care and perfume brand became an instant hit—and we are not surprised in the slightest. Their Rue St Honoré Eau de Parfum is a sexy floral fragrance inspired by Rue St. Honoré in Paris, featuring top notes of violet and magnolia, and middle notes of white gardenia and ylang-ylang. It is grounded by a dose of warm white musk.


 

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Toilette

 

  • Size: 1.6 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral ambrette
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Just when I think I’d call it a ‘sweet’ perfume, the incense and amber notes reveal themselves for a truly layered, complex scent. I feel glamorous when I wear it — it’s easy to see why it’s still being sold after all these years.”

Guerlain’s masterpiece debuted in 1925 and was beloved by Hollywood icons Brigitte Bardot and Rita Hayworth. Shalimar opens with a sensation of warm and spicy notes, most notably bergamot, before settling into a powdery vanilla and iris base with notes of jasmine and rose. Despite being nearly 100 years old, Shalimar remains one of the most popular fragrances for anyone who cherishes a classic.


 

Clinique Happy

 

  • Size: 1 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fruity floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Happy brings back so many memories! I still love this perfume and the fact that it’s sold at an accessible price point so everyone can enjoy it. It’s a simple, no fuss fragrance that smells refreshing and clean, and is easy to wear.”

Worn by nearly every girl in my high school, Clinique’s Happy is a universal crowd-pleaser and often an entry point into fragrance for teenage girls. Simply put, it smells wonderful and, indeed, cheerful, with notes of ruby red grapefruit, bergamot, spring mimosa, and Hawaiian wedding flower. It is also notable as one of the first clean perfumes, formulated without parabens or phthalates.


 

Kilian Paris Love, Don’t Be Shy

 

  • Size: 1.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral gourmand
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “I’m a big fan of Kilian, and this perfume smells youthful and fun. It’s definitely one of the sweeter, more candy-like fragrances I’ve ever sniffed, almost like an elevated creamsicle or cotton candy.”

Intended to evoke the innocent memories of your first love, Kilian’s floral gourmand, Love, Don’t Be Shy, opens with soft orange blossom absolute, honeysuckle, and rose before transitioning into a sweeter-than-sweet marshmallow sugar accord with a warm amber base. Moreover, its gleaming, luxurious packaging and gold topper look endlessly chic on a vanity.


 

Oscar de la Renta Alibi Eau de Parfum

 

  • Size: 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Floral
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “It’s a nice floral scent without being cloying or sickly sweet. It’s a clean, fresh, light floral that is especially great to wear in the spring and summer.”

Gourmand notes can have a negative perception as being heavy or sticky,” notes Lauren Shyman, Head of Evaluation at Robertet, the historic worldwide provider of raw fragrance materials. However, Oscar de la Renta’s notes of fresh mandarin and earthy musk combine with bursts of floral from the vanilla orchid and ginger blossom middle notes, all grounded by a blend of woods and gourmands, including amberwood and creamy praline, effectively and deliciously dispelling that misconception.


 

Byredo Eyes Closed

 

  • Size: 1.7 – 3.4 oz
  • Scent Profile: Woody
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “This complex scent is woody, earthy, and powdery with a dose of warm spices. While most autumnal fragrances tend to be super rich or heavy, this new release hits all the right notes for someone who prefers a cleaner, lighter scent.”

Byredo’s new fragrance, Eyes Closed, is a genderless woody floral scent featuring cardamom, orris, and patchouli notes. It was designed to evoke a feeling of warmth, tenderness, and familiarity—akin to the cozy sensation experienced at the beginning of autumn.


 

Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Mystic Geranium

 

  • Size: 3 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fresh aromatic
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de parfum
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “Overall, this fragrance smells like a magical meadow of flowers. The bright bergamot note gives it a distinctive citrusy green tea-like note without bitterness. It’s a cheerful everyday scent that I plan to wear to work.”

Tory Burch’s Essence of Dreams collection aimed to inspire wearers to pursue their dreams and envision a better world. Specifically, Mystic Geranium is crafted to instill joy with its light and floral aroma, consisting of the unexpected contrast between geranium leaf, bergamot, and rich cedarwood.


 

Calvin Klein Ck One Eau de Toilette

 

  • Size: 6.7 oz
  • Scent Profile: Fresh
  • Type of fragrance: Eau de toilette
  • Perfume Testing and Review Notes: “I have worn CK One for 20+ years and I get complimented on it constantly. It’s a fresh, clean, citrusy scent that’s incredibly versatile. It’s light enough for everyday wear but distinct enough to leave a memorable impression. Plus, the unisex appeal means it’s a staple for anyone, regardless of gender.”

Clinique Happy and Calvin Klein CK One are both considered accessible entry points into the fragrance world, especially for younger individuals. CK One, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s as a pioneering unisex fragrance, appealing to a broad audience with its clean, citrusy profile.