The Perfume Edit
The search for your signature perfume is a challenge for so many reasons, but it’s about so much more. Each perfume has a top, middle, and base notes. The top notes hit first, lasting around 15 minutes. After that the middle notes take over for 20 minutes to an hour. Finally, the base notes linger the longest for up to six hours. You then need to consider your body's chemistry, which greatly impacts how the perfume smells on you but requires testing to find out how so. While finding your signature scent can involve some trial and error, I put together this list of the best perfumes for women to help narrow down the search. These favorites have developed a reputation for being popular for a reason, and chances are you're going to love them too.
22 Orris is a unique yet subtle blend of buttery iris, sandalwood and soft musk created by Stephanie Ledda. Fragrance notes are Orris Flower, Pink Pepper, Lily Of The Valley, and Sandalwood. This perfume was a blind buy that’s how much I knew I would like it. It is well-balanced, sweet, sexy, fresh, and musky. I highly recommend.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum
Black Opium is a long lasting perfume that has rich notes of coffee, vanilla, and a burst of white floral. I think this perfume is very warm and cozy best worn during the winter months. Really feminine, sophisticated, and unique would highly recommend is you are looking for something sexy.
Flowerbomb is the most pleasant burst of floral. The cattleya, jasmine, and rose are intoxicating in the best way. The warm scent of patchouli and vanilla grounds are also so feminine and fresh. This scent is so popular for a reason, it has everything you could want for an everyday, day to night perfume. This perfume is also an Allure Best of Beauty award winner
Floral is sweet with a top note of pineapple sorbet, middle tea rose, and a base of creamy woods. It’s light, fresh, fruity, and not overpowering. I would definitely recommend this perfume for an everyday wear, but it also has a very spring/summer scent to it which means its very versatile.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum
Libre is probably one of my favorite scents with notes of lavender, orange blossom, and musk accord. It is bold yet not overbearing and last a long time. It’s almost enchanting because of the mix of floral and musk. I think it’s a statement feminine perfume that is sophisticated yet sweet.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau De Parfum
Good Girl is another warm floral scent but very unique with notes of tuberose, jasmine, and tonka bean. This perfume is totally black and white, meaning that it’s both freshly light and moodily dark. Jasmine makes it bright and feminine while the darker side is the tonka bean and tuberose. I would highly recommend this perfume for special occasions as it is elegant and chic.