Isn’t the dance of getting dressed up incomplete without a spritz of your favorite perfume? We women can’t get enough of the sensuality, charm, and seductiveness of aromas – floral, fruity, woody, and spicy. Perfumes make us feel a range of emotions; some make us feel womanly and attractive, others make us feel playful, and some are perfect when we want to feel classy. Perfumes are a way of expressing who we are – in a subtle yet distinct way.
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We can never pick just one scent when it comes to favorites, but we don’t have to choose – why have just one sense-awakening scent when you can line your dresser with several beautifully crafted bottles of fragrances? Here we have handpicked fifteen of the most enchanting and best perfumes for women that might help you find your signature fragrance.
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1. Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel
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Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle is for those endless sweet summer days meant for dresses and visits to the beach. The sweet citrusy flavor of this scent will definitely take you to sunny days spent lounging, with a sweet drink in hand. Romantic and flirty, with very distinct notes of oranges, roses, orange blossoms, bergamot among others, this fragrance is lovely and ladylike and should land up on your dresser.
2. Opium by YSL
Opium by YSL
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Women all over the world agree that this perfume by Yves Saint Laurent is simply unforgettable for its cherished scent. Sweet, fruity, and yet so floral and light, this playful fragrance sings of youthful exuberance while being sensitively womanly. YSL Opium is persuasive and seductive with its notes of mandarin orange, sandalwood, gardenia, white pepper, incense, peaches, and lilies.
3. L’Air du Printemps by Nina Ricci
L’air du Printemps by Nina Ricci
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This refreshing perfume is quite legendary and has very recently been rejuvenated by perfume designer Olivier Cresp. The newer version retains its original sensuality while adding the spirit and bounce of fresh spring. Bottled in a pink glass flacon adorned with classic pigeons created out of crystals, this scent should be a must-have for women who want a little bit of old, and a little bit of new. Fragrances include queen rose, citrus, jasmine, crystal flower, and plumeria.
4. No. 5 by Chanel
No 5 by Chanel
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They say it’s called No. 5 because the famous perfume designer Ernest Beaux, working for Gabrielle Coco Chanel, perfected the aroma in his fifth attempt. But No. 5 is not just a number, nor a simple perfume people can forget. Ever since its launch, it has been a favorite among women and passed on like a secret recipe to smell womanly. This bestselling perfume carries combined fragrances from aldehydes, iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and citrus, among other notes.
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5. Shalimar by Guerlain
Shalimar by Guerlain
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This oriental vanilla fragrance is yet another timeless treasure women have enjoyed over the years. If you’ve just discovered the magical world of perfumes, you won’t be able to tear yourself away from this enchanting fragrance that pays tribute to none other than Shah Jahan and his love for his favorite Begum Mumtaz. The charming notes of iris, rose, and vanilla play with your senses, before giving way to the citrusy fragrances of limes, lemons, and oranges.
6. Miss Dior by Christian Dior
Miss Dior by Christian Dior
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Aromatic and earthy, Miss Dior is a Chypre floral fragrance, gloriously beautiful and inviting. Though essentially vintage, this classic scent is incredibly long lasting. Though strong, it is never too intrusive. Its notes of gardenia, wood, carnations, oakmoss, and an assortment of spices will make you feel warm and cozy, and will remind you of home.
7. Angel by Thierry Mugler
Angel by Thierry Mugler
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The star-shaped bottled beauty will evoke tender nostalgia. Angel’s evergreen popularity is testimony to the adage, old is gold. You will fall in love with its original dreamy vanilla fragrance that will remind you about all things special. The fragrance packs in a selection of notes like bergamot, honey, dewberry, red berries, caramel, and chocolate. Now, how can you resist having such a soft scent on your dresser?
8. L’eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake
L’eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake
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The innovative Issey Miyake brought out L’eau d’Issey back in 1992, which brings out yet another example of his sense of humor and use of multilingual puns. L’eau d’Issey is a homonym for the French word l’Odyssée. Its feminine scent is sharp and aquatic, with a blend of fresh water florals like lily, along with a touch of carnation. Recommended for casual wear, this fragrance is a must-have for those informal dates with your significant other.
9. Cool Water Perfume by Davidoff
Cool Water by Davidoff
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Launched in 1996, this popular fragrance has a sharp, flowery tinge to it. Blended with citrus, pineapple, and woody notes, this feminine scent is perfect for daytime wear. Accompanied by the scent of pure ocean air, Cool Water keeps you cool through your work day.
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10. Shanghai Lily by Tom Ford
Shanghai Lily by Tom Ford
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Rounding off the four fragrances in the Atelier d’Orient collection from Tom Ford, Shanghai Lily has a perfect balance of the masculine and feminine scents. It has a lovely blend of citrus and warm spices with a dash of clove that makes it quite earthy and sensual all at the same time. Other notes include bitter orange, black pepper, jasmine, tuberose, amber, rose, vanilla, and frankincense. It has a quiet sort of fragrance, nothing too strong, but a scent that drapes you in its arms and makes you want to float away! Mind you, it never becomes cloying. It’s perfect for a day out on the town with your girlfriends.
11. Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier
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Classique has a very intoxicating fusion of ingredients, making it seductive and sensuous. With hints of spices, florals, and vanilla, this exquisite fragrance is a classic that is a must-have for every woman. Classique is known as much for its fragrance as its packaging. The bottle that’s shaped like a woman’s corset, is recognizable the world over. To mesmerize your significant other, this is the fragrance you need to go with!
12. Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder
Youth-Dew by Estee Lauder
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Launched in 1953, Youth-Dew is a sultry fragrance with its oriental touch. With oranges, spices, peaches, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, clove, ylang-ylang, rose, lily-of-the-valley, and vetiver, this is absolutely wonderful. Not too cloying and not too spicy, this touches the right balance of the two, and perfectly offsets the natural scent of a woman.
13. Euphoria by Calvin Klein
Euphoria by Calvin Klein
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If you’re looking for that touch of sexiness, a dash of confidence, and splash of chicness, then Euphoria is the fragrance you must go for. It’s sexy, sensual, and speaks to the woman who is confident in her own skin and transports her into a world of pleasure and temptation. With notes of pomegranate, lotus blossom, black orchid, champaca flower, liquid amber, and mahogany wood, it caresses you with is fragrance.
14. Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Daisy by Marc Jabobs
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Daisy, with its unique bottle, is a fresh and feminine fragrance, with just a mite of playful innocence. With a touch of whimsy, Daisy is a sparkling bouquet of flowers, fresh and elegant, all at the same time. It’s an eternal and alluring fragrance.
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15. Armani Code by Giorgio Armani
Armani Code by Giorgio Armani
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What perfume list can be complete without Armani? Introduced in 2006, this floral scent opens with bitter orange, Italian orange, and jasmine. This feminine scent then blends into orange blossom, finally finishing off with vanilla and honey. Vanilla is a classic scent that men like on their women, although they might not be all that expressive when letting them know! So, will you be the only one left out without this classic fragrance on your dresser?
We women should pamper ourselves once in a while. And that’s why the next time you shop, you should be picking out a handful of these essential perfumes.
Which one do you think should top the list of best perfumes for women? Tell us in the comments!
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