Finding a signature scent can be a years-long process. Fragrance is notoriously personal, and each one smells unique on the wearer. But a great place to start is with some of the best-selling, most iconic fragrances ever. From those that have stood the test of time to more recent classics, these 19 perfumes have forever earned a space on our vanities. Scroll on to discover your new (or old) favorite.
1 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.
2 Chance Eau de Parfum Spray
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.
3 Black Opium Eau de Parfum Spray
Rich coffee and vanilla create a sweet and warm base, while a floral heart lightens things up. Addictive? We’d say so.
4 Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
This mysterious 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 overpowering), and the genderless quality makes it ideal for sharing.
5 Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray
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.
6 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.
7 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).
8 Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum
As the name suggests, this Viktor & Rolf cult favorite is deeply floral thanks to fresh jasmine and rose, while notes of grounding vanilla and patchouli add warmth and sophistication.
9 Angel Natural Refillable Spray
We don’t know what’s more recognizable: the star-shaped bottle or the perfume that’s inside. Angel features a patchouli base and fruity bergamot top notes, and is layered with sweet praline and vanilla—yet somehow never smells too sweet.
10 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.
11 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.
12 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.
13 Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray
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.
14 Mojave Ghost
Not even the fragrance-averse can resist Byredo’s chic, cylindrical bottles, particularly this scent inspired by the Mojave Desert. The woody scent features notes of ambrette, Jamaican nesberry, violet, sandalwood, magnolia, Chantilly musk, crisp amber, and cedarwood.
15 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.
16 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.
17 Jake’s House
18 Scent of Peace Eau de Parfum
Bond No. 9’s luxe fragrances are inspired by New York City, though according to the brand, this lavender bottle is named for “the greatest neighborhood of them all—peace.” Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely.
19 Candy Eau de Parfum Spray
With a name like Candy, you might mistake this scent for being cloying—but that’s not the case at all. With notes of warm caramel and musk, Candy is sensual and fun: the perfect everyday scent.
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The 19 Best Perfumes of All Time
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