The 18 Best Designer Perfumes to Line Your Countertop With

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There are what seem like endless options to consider when deciding on which fragrance to wear, but the best designer perfumes in particular always manage to top our list of favorites.

Beloved eau de parfums and toilettes from top fashion brands like Chanel, Dior, Versace, and more, are a seamless extension of the wardrobe staples we already know and love. And since just a couple spritzes of these fragrances go a long way, purchasing one in any size is worth the investment.

Here at Bazaar, we understand that choosing a signature scent can sometimes be challenging, which is why we've handpicked a few of our luxe go-tos—from Gucci's Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum to the warm, gourmand blend of Mugler's Alien Goddess—that never go out of style.

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001 Woman Eau de Parfum

Featuring notes of vanilla, jasmine, and their exclusive amber molecule, Ambar 001, Loewe's 001 Woman Eau de Parfum aims to capture the richness of the brand's leather goods in a bottle. And as the fragrance also features a pink pepper top note, it finishes with a little kick.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs fragrances have had us in a chokehold for quite sometime, including this fresher version of the brand's coveted floral Daisy scent. And just imagine how picturesque the bottle will look on your vanity.

J'adore L'Or Eau de Parfum

Everything about this warm floral scent from Dior is pure luxury. From its gilded bottle to the orange blossom, Damascena rose, and grandiflorum jasmine notes inside it.

“Flowers are part of our DNA. Christian Dior was in love with flowers since he was a child with his mother, and J’adore is all about flowers," the brand's perfume creation director Francis Kurkdjian previously told Bazaar. "Gold as a material is also about who we are. The name Dior, in French, we can see as a contraction of D’or et Or, so: Gold and gold.”

Twilly d'Hermès Eau de Parfum

Even if you're not able to buy a Birkin bag (yet), you may be able to add this popular perfume from Hermès to your rotation. Perfumer Christine Nagel combined notes of ginger, tuberose and sandalwood for a playful scent that works for any season.

Dylan Purple Pour Femme Eau de Parfum

With fruit-forward notes of bitter orange and pear juice balanced by purple freesia, cedarwood, and ambrofix, Versace's versatile Dylan Purple Pour Femme eau de parfum is a hit among beauty lovers.

“The experience of shooting the Dylan Purple campaign was so amazing and a memory I will cherish forever,” brand ambassador Iris Law told Bazaar last June. “We spent three days on set on the most beautiful beaches in Mexico with the most incredible creative team. I have so much respect for these teams that work so hard to get things perfect. Seeing the creative vision come to life is always magic to me."

Santal Greenery Eau de Parfum

The fresh blend of Dries Van Noten's Santal Greenery Eau de Parfum combines bergamot, fig, sandalwood, and white musk for an earthy finish that's not overpowering. And did we mention the scent is refillable?

Paradoxe Intense Eau de Parfum

If the cool, slanted design of Prada's Paradoxe Intense Eau de Parfum doesn't grab you, we're betting its woody blend of jasmine, ambrofix, and moss accord will. This version is also reads slightly deeper than its predecessor for those who prefer bolder scents.

Chloé Eau de Parfum

Chloé's powdery floral eau de parfum makes the perfect everyday fragrance. It also happens to be easy to layer, since it smells like your skin straight out of the shower, but better.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum

Here's a scent that's perfect for floral lovers: Notes of Italian mandarin, white gardenia, patchouli, and brown sugar accord combine to create Gucci's best-selling Flora Gorgeous Gardenia eau de parfum.

Light Blue Eau de Toilette

Here's a classic fresh pick from Dolce and Gabbana to round out your warm weather fragrance favorites. After one spritz, of its cedar, green apple, rose, and musk blend, you'll be mentally transported to the nearest Italian villa.

Black Opium Eau de Parfum

There's a reason we consider YSL's Black Opium eau de parfum one of the best scents of all-time. Powered by vanilla, its floral, gourmand blend offers just the right amount of sweetness that's expertly balanced with a hint of spice.

Pacific Chill

We consider Pacific Chill the Erewhon of perfumes: Its fresh, earthy blend of notes like blackcurrant, lemon, and carrot seeds will definitely stand out from the rest of the fragrances in your collection.

“The choice of ingredient was crucial, and to use carrot is very unique for fragrance,” master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud previously told Bazaar. “You use carrot seed oil, which is a crude oil, with a woody-smelling fruitiness and softness.”

Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum

It's hard to go wrong with any fragrance from Chanel, but their Chance eau tendre eau de parfum is one Bazaar editors return to again and again. Available in four sizes, the subtle, fruity-floral scent is intensified by jasmine absolute and rose essence.

Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum

Over 3,000 Sephora shoppers swear by Mugler's refillable Alien Goddess eau de parfum, which is a warmer and more floral twist on its original solar fragrance.

Donna Born in Roma Intense Eau de Parfum

Inspired by the brand's classic rockstud design, Valentino's Donna Born in Roma Intense is a designer perfume must-have. It offers a different take on traditional floral fragrances, combining amber and vanilla notes for a more robust, long-lasting scent.

Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum

The shape alone of Carolina Herrera's Good Girl Blush eau de parfum is enough to woo any fashion enthusiast. And once you experience its blend of mandarin, ylang-ylang, and vanilla notes, it might become your new favorite.

New York Perfume

This smoky, woody perfume is almost as majestic as the city it's named after. It uses pheromone messengers and a blend of fir balsam, tobacco, and jacarandá wood, and more to amplify the skin's natural musk, which means the scent smells a little different on everyone.

Fabulous Eau de Parfum

The name of this cheeky fragrance says it all: Blended with warm, gourmand notes of leather, tonka bean, and sage, this scent aims to make a serious beauty statement. We recommend wearing it on your next date night, or when you're feeling extra confident.

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