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Just like a signature cocktail, having a personalized fragrance has somewhat become the new routine in the beauty industry. Selecting the right scent is an important task.
Kalliope Amorphous, Perfume Artist at Black Baccara Artisan Perfumes, who has been a perfumer for fifteen years, says some of the major issues people face when choosing the right perfume are lack of knowledge about perfume notes, not understanding how they work together and change while they are worn, or trying too many perfumes at once and experiencing sensory fatigue, or starting with heavier perfumes before lighter ones.
Perfume notes are the ingredients that make up a fragrance, and they work similarly to notes in music. When multiple notes are combined, they form accords, which give perfumes their unique structure and presence, says Amorphous. "Base notes are the notes that anchor the fragrance and are the most long-lasting, while top notes are what you will often smell first but they tend to disappear the fastest, and middle notes usually tie the base and top notes together."
With so many perfumes on the market, we made it easier to find the right scent by narrowing down some of the most popular options. You'll also find expert tips and answers to common fragrance questions.
Here are 18 of the best perfumes in 2022:
YSL Beauty
Fragrance is personal, so it's all about what your nose fancies, says Stacey Bresnahan, Founder of Laubahn Perfumes. If your nose follows slightly sweet and musky scents, this product is for you as the black opium awakens the senses. The coffee accord and orange blossom are mild, but intense at the same time, and perfect for evenings.
Viktor & Rolf
Bresnahan's suggestion for choosing the right fragrance is to start by sampling fragrances with a familiar scent and seeing how it smells on you. If you love the scent of flowers, this one is perfect for all occasions as it smells like a floral bouquet of jasmine, freesia, and rose petals enriched by an addictive scent of patchouli and vanilla.
Chanel
This seductive perfume has a sparkling, bold floral-woody fragrance. Middle notes usually last way longer than top notes and add more depth to the scent experience, says Bresnahan. With accords of jasmine and May rose, it's a classic fragrance for every age group.
Dior
Make a change and select perfumes that make you feel a certain way, says Emma Vincent, perfumer at Lush. "Could it smell comforting, or uplifting or make you feel confident - is that what you need right now?" If it's beauty and that joy you want to feel, this optimistic fragrance that smells of thousands of flowers is the right pick.
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When you want to change things up, Vincent suggests experimenting with layering perfumes. "Maybe one day I want to wear a confident perfume such as the one I created for Lush called Nero, and I will layer this with my wedding fragrance I made at Lush called Confetti. The perfumes aren't too clashing, and I can have both confidence and comfort at the same time." Lush Karma perfume features patchouli, Brazilian orange, and Siberian fir and is a spicy yet relaxing mix.
The Body Shop
When selecting a perfume, you'll likely find the categorizations of floral, gourmand, or woody helpful, says Vincent, "They can help as a generalized starting point for perfumes you enjoy. I actually tend to find I like Balsamic, Gourmand perfumes, when actually what I tend to purchase and formulate are Floral fragrances." The Body Shop's White Musk Lover has floral and sensual notes that make you feel empowered and uplifted.
Charlotte Tilbury
When you first begin the process of finding the right perfume for you, you'll want to consider the occasion in which you will be wearing the fragrance, says Daniela Dressel, General Manager of Boticario U.S. Charlotte Tilbury's one-of-a-kind 'floral chypre' perfume harmony is like an expensive champagne bottle you'd like to splash on for the extra special occasions.
Byredo
If you're shopping for a special occasion fragrance, you might want to consider perfumes with richer notes that sustain throughout the evening, says Dressel. Byredo's Gypsy Water has a woody aroma. This unisex perfume has an addictive sandalwood, vanilla, and amber blend.
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Dressel points out that studies have shown that stimulating our sense of smell has an immediate impact on our mood, which is something to keep in mind as you are searching for your ideal fragrance. Clarins' Eau Dynamisante Treatment Fragrance is the brand's first fragrance and body treatment in one spa-fresh formula that sets out to calm one's nerves.
Fenty
Scents can smell different on two different people for many reasons, says Amorphous, but the main one is body chemistry. Rihanna created this fragrance specifically for her own body and decided to share it with the world. A unique blend of magnolia and musk with tangerine, the Fenty Eau de Parfum expresses itself uniquely on each wearer for a one-of-a-kind scent.
Amazon
Amorphous points out that some people amplify certain notes more than others; often hormones play a part. "Even how dry one person's skin is compared to another can make a difference in how they experience the perfume." Ralph Lauren Romance is a very good choice for people with dry skin as the chamomile oil and Sungoddess rose blend into the skin to last longer.
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Vincent encourages being bold and daring when purchasing and wearing perfumes. "Wear them for yourself first and foremost," she says. Marc Jacobs' playful fragrance is a comforting floral scent of rhubarb and bright daffodil.
Henry Rose
Henry Rose crafts a fragrance after you answer a short quiz about your preferences. It asks your reason to wear a fragrance, whether you want to feel sensual or to make an impression. According to your flavor palette and understanding of what you want the perfume to evoke, it suggests the right fragrance from the entire collection.
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One of the most practical ways to customize a fragrance is to consider the time and place you'll choose to wear a particular scent, says Dressel. Tom Ford's Rose Prick is a sophisticated scent that is perfect for dinner and going out with friends. What stands out is a creamy spiced amber with lovely touches of vanilla and sandalwood.
Glossier
If you're looking for a fragrance for the office, you can tailor your daytime fragrance towards a lighter variety, points out Dressel. Glossier You is an open ended perfume that grows on you with its slightly sweet heart of a scent that comes from ambrette seeds.
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Evenings are a great time to go bold and don a perfume that is stronger and more sensual, if that is the feeling that you would like to evoke, explains Dressel. Created by the famous Spanish perfumer Alberto Morillas, Gucci Bloom is a complex tropical floral fragrance that is meant to be overpowering.
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With its combination of lavender essence from France and Moroccan orange blossom, YSL Libre is meant to evoke a sense of freedom. The statement-making bottle features gold chains around the neck, similar to the iconic YSL bags.
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Soft and seductive, Armani's My Way is a bright floral bouquet of tuberose and jasmine from India. It opens with a citrus embrace of orange blossom and bergamot meant to remind you of a summer day in a field of strawberries.
18 of the most iconic and popular perfumes to make your new signature scent
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