Smelling like a million dollars is one way to make yourself feel good. And we get it, women’s perfume is just something else. You have countless options to choose from, all catering to every preference. You get the floral notes, the musky scents, and provocative notes too. You are quite literally spoilt for choice. This is precisely why it can be a challenge to find your signature scent, especially if you’re wanting to match your personality or look, or even both. It feels like you need to smell hundreds of perfumes just to find the one that works for you. Let’s take a look at the most popular women’s perfumes to help narrow it down a little.
Chanel No. 5
Probably the most famous perfume ever made, Chanel No. 5 is a true classic. First released in May 1921, for 100 years this fragrance has been making women feel spectacular. Yes, a scent can do that! When Chanel No. 5 first launched, typical perfumes were categorized for respectable women, who favored garden flowers. The other category included provocative women, who preferred musk and jasmine scents. Chanel decided to turn this on its head and created a scent that celebrated liberated women of the time.
Daisy by Marc Jacobs
This iconic fragrance first launched in 2007, and has been a success ever since. Women all over the world love this perfume, and for good reason. Its floral scent is fresh yet exciting, and it completely elevates any look. While the fragrance is from the legendary fashion designer Marc Jacobs, it was created by Alberto Morillas, who is known for making many perfumes we love, such as Bulgari’s Omnia, Calvin Klein’s CK One, Gucci’s Bloom, and Kenzo’s Flower. The perfume was inspired by young, optimistic, and spontaneous women. This year it received a citrus upgrade, and the world freaked out.
Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum
Our list would not be complete without including the classic J’adore Eau de Parfum from Dior. First released in 1999, this fragrance has been a hit all over the world. And while it wasn’t the first perfume by Dior, it is the most popular. What does J’adore mean? It’s French for “I love,” and it’s also a pun on the brand name. The distinct teardrop bottle can be noticed from afar, but it’s the contents that have everyone giddy with delight. This one is all about the florals, with the essence of ylang-ylang and the essence of Damascus rose from Turkey. It’s a formula the company has not altered, simply because it works. Fun fact, South-African-born actress Charlize Theron has been the face of the perfume since its inception. The brand also made a conscious decision to meet the moment with the launch of its new J’adore Parfum d’eau this year.
Black Opium Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium hasn’t been around as long as the others, but it’s a formidable choice, nonetheless. YSL is a fashion house known for its luxury goods, makeup, and perfumes, so it makes complete sense for them to consistently add new fragrances to their repertoire. The Black Opium scent is amber vanilla, giving off a fresh vibe with a touch of excitement, just enough to make you smell good. First launched in 2014, Black Opium was a follow-up to the 1977 Opium perfume. This one was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. So what can you expect in terms of notes? Well, pear, for starters. Then pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee, jasmine, almond, and licorice.
Good Girl Eau de Parfum by Carolina Herrera
Let’s first touch on the bottle. It’s beautifully designed in the shape of a stiletto, which implies that this perfume is for the glamorous woman ready to take on the world. Its main accords include sweet, white floral, warm spicy, vanilla, cacao, amber, tuberose, woody, almond, and powdery. Launched in 2016, the name Good Girl was chosen with the message, “It’s good to be bad.”
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Since its launch in 2001, Light Blue has been featured across glossy magazines and women’s wardrobes. For the past 20 years, this fragrance has remained a staple with young women. The top notes include Sicilian cider, apple, bluebell, bamboo, jasmine, white rose, citron wood, amber, and musk. What also makes this perfume stand out is the fact that it was made for both men and women, with the men’s version being called Light Blue Pour Homme. Both are still available today, with many Light Blue lovers still buying the fragrance 20 years later.
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