26 Best Perfumes for Women — Tom Ford, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Tory Burch and More

















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Whether you’re trying to find your own signature scent or buying a gift of perfume, the fragrance world can be overwhelming. (So. Many. Options.) 

But don’t go settling for that bar-soap-as-fragrance just because there are so many scents to choose from. In fact, because we are in the golden age of brilliant perfumes, there’s never been a better time to find the perfect potion for you.  Whether you like a floral, musky or woodsy scent, we have chosen a ton of different fragrances to make sure everyone’s olfactory senses are covered.

If you’re looking for a designer perfume, some of the fragrances we picked are from luxury beauty brands like Gucci, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Dior, Chanel, Burberry, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more, so you can find a feminine fragrance that suits anyone.

We’ve rounded up the best fragrances you can buy online now, from refined eau de parfums with woodsy accords to bright and fresh citrus scents. Whatever you choose, spray liberally — life is too short to smell like basic soap all the time. 

Shop some of the best perfume for women from ET Style’s picks so you can find the right women’s fragrance for you, ahead.

ET Style’s Picks for Best Perfumes for Women: 



a close up of a device: Carolina Herrera Good Girl


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Carolina Herrera Good Girl

Nordstrom

The sweet-yet-sensual Good Girl from Carolina Herrera is an intoxicating blend of jasmine, cocoa, tonka bean, almond, coffee and tuberose, all wrapped up in a striking stiletto heel bottle.

$29 AND UP AT NORDSTROM

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a close up of a bottle: Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum


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Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum

Sephora

Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum is not just a warm and sweet scent with vanilla bean accents, it’s also a cruelty-free and sustainably sourced fragrance. 

$78 AT SEPHORA

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Marc Jacobs Daisy by Marc Jacobs Eau De Toilette Spray


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Marc Jacobs Daisy by Marc Jacobs Eau De Toilette Spray

Amazon

You look good — might as well smell good, too. Daisy by Marc Jacobs Perfume is a fresh fragrance with its notes of wild berry and sandalwood. It makes a great gift or treat for yourself if you’re looking for the perfect scent. The 2-Piece Gift Set comes with the hand lotion and is also available below.

$57 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $82)

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$98 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $125)

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a close up of a logo: Mugler Angel


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Mugler Angel

Sephora

An iconic scent but quite possibly the most divisive perfume ever created. You either love Angel or you don’t — there’s really no in between. For those who claim it as their favorite perfume. It’s the epitome of a gourmand fragrance and is meant to remind you of childhood innocence with notes that mimic the scents of cotton candy and chocolates. Wrapped up amidst the jasmine, vanilla, caramel, berries and honey is an accord of patchouli that adds a grown-up edge to all that sweetness in a long lasting perfume.

$85 AT MACY’S

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum


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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum

Bloomingdales

Featuring notes of Juniper Berries, Nutmeg, Coriander, Musks, Ambery Woods, and Vanilla, this Parfum is one for him or her. Ask anyone, this Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum is one everyone needs in their collection.

$235 AT BLOOMINGDALE’S

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Kilian Rolling in Love

Bloomingdale’s

This is a heady blend of layered white floral fragrance — gardenia, tuberose, rose and orange blossom — combined with almond milk, iris, musk and ambrette seeds. The result: an addictive unique eau de parfum that will have everyone asking, “What are you wearing?”

$245 AT BLOOMINGDALE’S

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Jennifer Lopez Promise


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Jennifer Lopez Promise

Ulta

If there’s one thing J.Lo knows, it’s how to make a great scent. (Her Glow by J.Lo perfume started the celebrity fragrance craze way back in 2002.) Her latest perfume is a little more sophisticated — think notes of tangerine, berries, pear, jasmine sambac, and honeysuckle with a slightly woody fragrance. 

$45 AT ULTA

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Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum


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Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Nordstrom

Santal 33 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent from Le Labo. It’s a rich and woody style with a base of white musk and cardamom and the fragrance note leather, iris and cedarwood. 

 

$86 AND UP AT NORDSTROM

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Lancome La Vie Est Belle


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Lancome La Vie Est Belle

Lancome

La Vie Est Belle by Lancome is undeniably sexy. It’s the buttery-sweet fragrance family with notes of raspberry, pink pepper, iris, vanilla, praline, and sandalwood.

$75 AT SEPHORA

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Marc Jacobs Daisy

Sephora

This adorable eau de toilette from Marc Jacobs is as sweet as the name suggests thanks to raspberries, crystallized cloudberries, daisy tree petals, jasmine milk and sugar musk. This women’s perfume is housed in a quirky flower flaçon that will bring instant cheerfulness and positivity to any vanity.

$86 AT SEPHORA

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a close up of a bottle: Floral Street Neon Rose


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Floral Street Neon Rose

Sephora

Another eco-friendly fragrance line, this U.K.-born brand features compostable boxes, sustainably-sourced ingredients and some of the most spectacularly beautiful (and recyclable!) bottles we’ve ever laid eyes on. Our favorite, Neon Rose, offers floral notes with its blend of rose and jasmine with bergamot, Sichuan pepper and pear for a fresh take on the classic fruity-floral perfume. 

$78 AT SEPHORA

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Ariana Grande R.E.M. Eau de Parfum


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Ariana Grande R.E.M. Eau de Parfum

Ulta

When you wear a perfume, you want it to last and Ariana Grande’s new R.E.M. Eau de Parfum does just that. You can expect a woody scent of sandalwood and vanilla to stay with you all day long.

 

$54 AT ULTA

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a close up of a door: Lancome Idôle Eau de Parfum


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Lancome Idôle Eau de Parfum

Ulta

Lancôme’s new Idôle Eau de Parfum is the essence of confidence and empowerment. The brand’s latest fragrance has an overall floral scent, with notes of citrus, rose, jasmine and bergamot.

$99 AT ULTA

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a close up of a blender: Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum


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Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum

Nordstrom

Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum by Givenchy is a bold and woody floral scent — which means a little goes a long way. The best part is that this Givenchy scent lasts for hours without having to reapply it making it the perfect perfume for a long day.

$93 AT NORDSTROM

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a sign on a pole: Beautiful Mind Series


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Beautiful Mind Series

Lucky Scent

The legendary perfumer behind this unique scent looked to famed ballet dancer Polina Semionova as his inspiration. Meant to evoke the precision, strength and grace required of a modern ballerina, it features fruity notes of pear, plum and mandarin, alongside lush florals jasmine, rose, violet and freesia — plus sensuous sandalwood to add depth. 

$165 AT LUCKY SCENT

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With notes of almond milk, rhubarb and daffodil, Perfect Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum for her is the most optimistic scent you’ll come across this year. It celebrates uniqueness — it was inspired by Marc Jacobs’ own mantra: “I am perfect as I am.” Embrace your own individuality with this sweet scent and revel in its essence all year long. 

$128 AT SEPHORA

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb


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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb

Sephora

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb is a feminine scent with notes of patchouli, rose petals and vanilla.

$165 AT SEPHORA

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a close up of a bottle: Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Toilette


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Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Toilette

Sephora

Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Eau de Parfum is known as one of the most luxurious, decadent, fragrances of all time. You only need a spritz of this one — a little goes a long way here. This is a unisex fragrance and has notes of black truffle, bergamot, black orchid and black plum.

$95 AT SEPHORA

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Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum


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Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Amazon

This fragrance has notes of jasmine, lavender, and vanilla. Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum was inspired by Angelina Jolie so you know it’s super sexy.

$86 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $100)

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Amazon

Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Spray comes in 1.7 fluid ounces and is filled with fiery spicy note of soft moss, sweet vanilla and milk. It’s the perfect scent for heating things up this winter season.

$99 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $120)

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a close up of perfume: Kayali Musk 12


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Kayali Musk 12

Huda Beauty

Kayali Musk 12 contains notes of musk, lotus flower, freesia, and sheer jasmine. Perfume influencer Jeremy Fragrance said about Kayali, “[This scent makes me] want to have sex.” That is all we need to know.

$25 AND UP AT HUDA BEAUTY

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a plastic water bottle: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum


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Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Nordstrom

If No. 5 is the essence of Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle is what she would have worn in her younger, more free-spirited years. Top notes of orange keep it fresh, while patchouli and bourbon vanilla give it a warm richness.

$82 AND UP AT NORDSTROM

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Kilian Rolling in Love


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Kilian Rolling in Love

Nordstrom

This liberating blend of lavender, orange blossom and musk is the perfect fashion-forward pick for that stylish someone. It’s a far cry from your typical powdery and flowery scents, instead creating an air of subtle, cool-girl allure.

$30 AND UP AT NORDSTROM

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a close up of a box: Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Spray


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Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Spray

Macy’s

Burberry’s Her Eau de Parfum is a vibrant, fruity fragrance with notes of blackcurrant, jasmine, violet and musk.

$99 AT MACY’S

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a close up of a sign: Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Spray


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Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Spray

Amazon

This Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Spray has a beautiful bottle to match the fresh perfume. It reminds you of a breezy summer day, but you can wear it all year long. 

$65 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $96)

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a close up of a sign: Gucci Bloom for Women Eau de Parfum Spray


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Gucci Bloom for Women Eau de Parfum Spray

Amazon

If you know Gucci, then you know it does not disappoint when it comes to feminine fragrance. Gucci Bloom aroma features top notes of orange and green, while the middle features Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, and Honeysuckle and the base notes features Orris Root, Sandalwood, and Honeysuckle.

$92 AT AMAZON

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