15 Luxurious Fragrances That Will Earn You Constant Compliments

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Finding your signature perfume or cologne can be a bit daunting. Shopping for luxury fragrances is super personal, so you have to first determine whether you’re into gourmand, floral, fresh, spicy, or earthy scents—or some combination of them. It can also be migraine-inducing to sample multiple fragrances in person (even when it comes to the best-smelling perfumes, those jars of coffee beans are necessary for clearing your head!).

Not to mention, you can’t really get an accurate picture of how the perfume will smell on you hours later. Everyone’s body chemistry is different, so as the notes change throughout the day, the fragrance can evolve in a good (...or not-so-great) way as it mingles with your skin. To take some of the guesswork out of shopping, why we’ve rounded up the best luxury perfumes for every personality. These tried-and-true picks are worn and loved by our editors—and we think you’ll absolutely adore them too. Whether you’re looking for a signature scent that’s rich and complex or light and fresh, we’ve got you covered. Here, the best expensive perfumes for women.

Eauso Vert Sintra

This spicy scent opens with notes of lemon, delicate florals, iris and ylang ylang. Middle notes of Provence lavender and bottom notes of sandalwood and musk make this a truly complex fragrance that will earn you nonstop compliments. Fun fact: The scent even has its own bespoke playlist.

Grand Master Extrait de Parfum

This scent has a little something for everyone, as it starts off floral and develops into a rich, seductive fragrance. Top notes of black currant, rose water and peony dry down to reveal bold rose and wild violet. As the fragrance opens up, you'll smell hints of coffee, incense, myrrh and dark wood. It's the perfect fragrance to spray as you're walking out of the office for cocktail hour or date night.

Love, Don't Be Shy

With notes of orange blossom, vanilla, marshmallow, rose and honeysuckle, this perfume is ideal for those who love wearing warm florals. The sweet scent is tempered with a base note of sensual amber, making it more complex than other gourmand-leaning perfumes. We also love that the bottle is refillable and has minimal packaging, so it helps reduce environmental waste.

Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

This intoxicating unisex fragrance has woodsy, smoky notes of Australian sandalwood, papyrus and cedarwood. The complex perfume is rounded out with sensual cardamom, iris, violet, amber, leather and musk.

Black Orchid Eau de Parfum

This hot, warm floral fragrance has notes of black orchid, ylang-ylang, bitter orange, effervescent bergamot, black truffle, rum-soaked plum, and woody patchouli. The beautiful bottle is inspired by 1920s and 1930s architecture and the "deepest black, black orchids," according to Tom Ford.

Eau de Parfum

Chloé's Eau de Parfum is the ultimate fresh and feminine fragrance. The beginning of the perfume has powdery floral notes—including peony, rose, lychee, and springtime freesia—but deepens and warms, thanks to honey, lily of the valley, magnolia, warm amber and cedarwood.

Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

This distinct and sophisticated perfume is highly condensed (read: A little goes a long way). Notes of ambergris, jasmine, saffron, and cedarwood make this the perfect date night fragrance.

Copāla

Made by a Mexico-based perfumer, this beautifully complex fragrance—with notes of pink pepper, copal resin, mesquite wood and Mexican vanilla beans—is sure to stop people in their tracks.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne is iconic for a reason: It's fresh and beachy in the best way. The unisex fragrance features sophisticated top notes of ambrette seeds and a deeper base note of woody, earthy sage. At the heart is crunchy sea salt, which provides texture and freshness.

Bois

Bois is a deeply complex perfume that features a little bit of everything. At the base, you'll find rich cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla. The top layer gets some brightness from pimento berries, pink pepper and angelica, and the heart adds floral femininity with orchid, freesia and jasmine.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Eau de Toilette, 4.2 oz.

This happy and fresh unisex fragrance is inspired by the Sicilian countryside. With notes of citrus, blackcurrant, basil, orange blossom, cedarwood and green tea, it will make you feel like you're living la dolce vita whenever you wear it.

Delina Eau de Parfum

This ultra-feminine fragrance is perfect for those who love a floral-forward perfume. Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony are accented with top notes of lychee, rhubarb and bergamot. Base notes of vanilla, musk, vetiver and cashmeran round things out and give the fragrance a warm, sensual finish.

Figue Amour Eau de Toilette

Inspired by the juicy, succulent figs in Provence, this fruit-forward perfume will make you feel like you're soaking up the sun in the French countryside.

Kilian Paris Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi Refillable Perfume

This elegant perfume has notes of ylang-ylang, gardenia and sandalwood and is rounded out with bright neroli, orange blossom, mandarin and a touch of vanilla. We love that the white lacquered bottle with an engraved front is refillable—and chic enough to display on your vanity.

Un Jardin sur le Toit Eau de Toilette

This fresh and citrusy unisex fragrance is inspired by the secret hanging garden on the rooftop of the HERMÈS building at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré. With notes of apple, pear and magnolia, this light and happy perfume will make you feel like you're having an alfresco picnic in the heart of Paris.

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