Need A Perfume That Lasts? Look No Further Than These

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Wellness fragrances are a big trend: From scents that promise to help boost your concentration to perfumes that are formulated with "clean" ingredients, it's clear that beauty lovers expect more from a fragrance than merely smelling good (vanilla perfumes being the obvious exception). But no matter the fragrance, whether it features rose notes or serves a summery vibe, you want something that can last without being too strong or overpowering.

Peep some of the best long-lasting perfumes for women:

To help you narrow your search for the best long lasting perfumes of 2023, Women’s Health has rounded up the best of the best when it comes to staying power. These picks are *expertly* curated, with suggestions coming from online reviewers and WH editors who have tested tons of perfumes.

Good Girl Perfume

This floral scent from Carolina Herrera is sure to stick on you all day, with notes of Sambac jasmine, cocoa, and more. Plus, it was recommended by not one, but two Women's Health editors: Jasmine Gomez, commerce editor, and Danielle Jackson, beauty editor. And how chic is the heel design?

Key scent notes: Sambac jasmine, tuberose crystal, velvet almond, tonka bean, cocoa, coffee bean

Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

Editor Review: “I don’t usually like floral scents, but this one has been one of my favorites over the last few months. A small amount goes a very long way, and I’ve found myself still being able to smell it on my clothes even days after taking them off.” —Danielle Jackson, Women's Health beauty editor

Missing Person Eau de Parfum

Brian Underwood, WH beauty director, loves this must-have warm and spicy perfume. It's clean and bare, as the website description describes it as: "If nude were a perfume, this would be it." Obsessed!

Key scent notes: Skin musk, bergamot nectar, blonde wood

Kohl's rating: 3.6/5 stars

Editor Review: "IMO, musks are the LBDs of the perfume world—classic, and they go with everything. That's certainly the case with Phlur's Missing Person, an intoxicating sillage of silk nectar, woods, and—yes—musk." —Brian Underwood, Women's Health beauty director

Read more: Rose-Scented Perfumes

The Noir 29

Lily Wohlner, WH associate commerce editor, says that this scent is essentially "a warm hug in a bottle" but works for any time of year. She loves that the top notes are bergamot, black tea, and fig, but there are heavier scents like musk and cedarwood that are revealed as the scent settles into your skin.

Key scent notes: Bergamot, bay leaves, black tea, fig, hay, tobacco, cedarwood, vetiver, musk

Nordstrom rating: 4.4/5 stars

Editor Review: "This perfume is one of those scents that I smell on the street and immediately get nostalgia, so I finally decided I needed one of my own. It's a fragrance that stands out without being too much, and it sticks around on your clothes and skin all day." —Lily Wohlner, Women's Health associate commerce editor

Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum Spray

While this floral fragrance has notes of jasmine and rose, it's not too sweet, says Lindsay Geller, WH lifestyle director. It's feminine and floral without being too overpowering.

Key scent notes: Grapefruit, rose accord

Ulta rating: 4.4/5 stars

Editor Review: "This is my everyday perfume in the spring/summer because it's long-lasting while also feeling light and floral rather than overpowering or over-sweet." —Lindsay Geller, Women's Health lifestyle director

Read more: Perfumes For Women

Black Opium Eau de Parfum Spray

Think, your favorite vanilla scent, but elevated. This highly-rated, highly-reviewed perfume is warm and spicy, and will have you feeling both classy, and hot. Don't believe me? Check out the 7,000 Ulta reviews.

Key scent notes: Coffee, white flowers, and vanilla

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

Editor Review: “This is a warm scent that has the perfect amount of intensity—it’s strong enough to last for hours but it isn’t overpowering. Vanilla scents don’t always get a good rap because they tend to make us millennials think of the overly sweet vanilla perfumes we used to buy from the mall as teenagers, but this one smells a lot more grown up and luxurious.” —Danielle Jackson, Women's Health beauty editor

Lovefest Burning Cherry 48

This scent is warm and spicy, making it great to wear in autumn and winter. Aaand I have to plug that it's a Women's Health Beauty Award winner for 2023. If you love a good black cherry scent, this one will last for hours. "It’s very sweet and is the perfect choice if you want a fruity scent that’s also a bit warm and sensual," says Jackson.

Key scent notes: Black cherry, rose damascena, palo santo

Sephora rating: 3.9/5 stars

Editor Review: "The first time I wore it, I got a bunch of compliments on it even hours after spraying it, which should say a lot about its staying power." —Danielle Jackson, Women's Health beauty editor

Alien Eau de Parfum

This luxe perfume gives off an amber woody floral smell. It's sophisticated and strong, but not too intense. "I love wearing this perfume on special evenings or days I want to add some oomph to whatever I’m wearing," says Jasmine Gomez, WH commerce editor. (A refillable bottle is even sold!)

Key scent notes: Jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood, white amber

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

Editor Review: "If you could bottle confidence, it would smell like this tbh, and it helps I’ve gotten a few compliments while wearing it." —Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health commerce editor

REPLICA On A Date

I love a good warm floral scent, and so does WH love & life editor Lydia Wang. One or two spritzes of this bad boy go a long way, she says, and there's no doubt that the apothecary style-inspired bottle is super cute, too.

Key scent notes: Black currant liquor accord, isparta rose petal, patchouli

Kohl's rating: 4.0/5 stars

Editor Review: "The warm rose scent lasts all day. This one's pricey, but I've had it for over a year, and I still have so much left despite wearing it daily." —Lydia Wang, Women's Health love & life editor

Let Them Eat Cake Eau de Parfum

WH news & features editor Currie Engel has been wearing this perfume for over a decade and adores it, saying her friends even associate the smell with her. With notes of sugar cane and vanilla orchid, it's light and sweet.

Key scent notes: Sugar cane, coconut milk, vanilla orchid, white musk

Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

Editor Review: "It's really light and airy but sweet and fresh, and a little spritz on my wrist and neck lasts all day. In fact, I can still smell it on my clothes the day after I wear them." —Currie Engel, Women's Health news & features editor

You Eau de Parfum

I've been wearing this perfume for a few years and I absolutely love it. Because it's made up primarily of base notes, it'll highlight most of your natural smell—meaning, everyone wearing it has a different scent.

Key scent notes: Peppercorns, white florals

Glossier rating: 4.3/5 stars

Editor Review: "I totally adore this perfume—you only need a couple of sprays and you don't have to reapply it for hours. I love that it smells different on everyone, but you can kind of still tell when someone is wearing it." —Addison Aloian, Women's Health editorial assistant

Fenty Eau de Parfum

Rihanna is a total genius when it comes to her products, so I had to include her Fenty Eau de Parfum. It's made up of only middle scent notes, literally for the purpose of a long-lasting scent.

Key scent notes: Magnolia, musk, tangerine, Bulgarian rose

Fenty Beauty rating: 4.0/5 stars

Rave Review: "I’m not big on perfume but this is EVERYTHING!!! It last all day and it’s a scent for any season."

Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum Spray

"This is a rose scent that sticks around—and one you'll be happy to let linger," says Underwood. This unisex perfume is alluring on all genders and smells of tonka bean. Reviewers totally love it, with multiple people saying they get tons of compliments on their scent when they wear it.

Key scent notes: Tonka bean

Neiman Marcus rating: 4.6/5 stars

Editor Review: "It's a floral fragrance that has edge, with bergamot, jasmine, and of-the-moment vanilla rounding out the powdery-ness of the flowers." —Brian Underwood, Women's Health beauty director

Read more: Vanilla Perfumes

Spice Blend

"When the weather turns chillier, I want to wrap myself in something warm and comforting—and that goes for my fragrances too," says Underwood, who turns to this perfume when temperatures drop. It's tangy, with notes of rum extract, and makes the perfect winter scent.

Key scent notes: Rum extract, cinnamon, pink pepper

Neiman Marcus rating: 4.6/5 stars

Editor Review: "Dior's combination of cinnamon, pink pepper, and rum has real staying power. If you must go outside when the temperature dips, don't leave the door without spritzing on this comforting blend." —Brian Underwood, Women's Health beauty director

Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum

Over one hundred reviewers categorize this floral perfume as "long-lasting" on Ulta. They say it has a gorgeous, clean scent and that they get tons of compliments when they wear it. I personally love the affordable price, too!

Key scent notes: Bergamot, lemon, neroli, muguet, orange blossom, musk blend

Ulta rating: 4.4/5 stars

Rave Review: "This has been my favorite for quite some time now. I love that it has a nice clean scent that isn't overpowering. It's just feminine enough. The scent lasts throughout the day too!"

Euphoria Eau de Parfum

This is one of Calvin Klein's longest lasting perfumes, according to Ulta reviewers. It belongs in the oriental fragrance family and has a fruity floral scent. Besides being long-lasting, it also smells great, draws compliments, and can be used daily, users wrote.

Key scent notes: Pomegranate, succulent persimmon, sensual champaca flower, rich black orchid, liquid amber, black violet, cream, mahogany wood

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

Rave Review: "I have been wearing for 18 years. It goes well with my body chemistry and it lasts all day. I pray they never discontinue it."

Acqua Di Gioia Eau De Parfum Spray

This scent is everything, reviewers say. It's light, clean, and fresh, and defs not overpowering—but it's still long-lasting, according to hundreds of reviewers. I might even have to add this one to my own cart...

Key scent notes: Jasmine, lemon, cedar

Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

Rave Review: "This scent is truly a breath of fresh air. It's feminine without being too sweet. It's subtle yet long-lasting. It's elegant and modern, yet never overpowers."

Read more: Hair Perfumes

La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Eau De Parfum

One spray of this bad boy is truly all you need. A floral fragrance, this gorgeous perfume has over 2,000 five-star reviewers on Ulta. Here's what reviewers love the most about it: The scent (obviously), the fact that it lasts all day, and it's reminiscent of pages you'd sniff in a magazine in past decades.

Key scent notes: Juicy fig, blackcurrant, damascena rose, jasmine sambac, sustainably sourced iris, patchouli

Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

Rave Review: "Such a classy, hot fragrance! One spray is all you need! Long-lasting!"

Goddess Eau de Parfum

Looking for perfume fit for a goddess? Well, this is it. Burberry's Goddess Eau de Parfum is the stuff of dreams if you're looking for a new vanilla scent. Reviewers say it's warm, but subtle, and still lasts long.

Key scent notes: Vanilla infusion, vanilla caviar, vanilla absolute

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

Rave Review: "The only vanilla you need! This is so long-lasting and you don’t need a lot to get a good projection. I love that it’s not 'vanilla extract' but not overly sweet."

Angel Eau To Go

This vanilla fragrance is great for just about any time of day—and like the name suggests, it's perfect to take on the go. Complimented by scent notes of bergamot, praline, patchouli leaf, this perfume is sensual, but elegant. Users love it the most for its unique smell.

Key scent notes: Bergamot, praline, patchouli leaf

Ulta rating: 4.5/5 stars

Rave Review: "It lasts all day. I get so many compliments using this fragrance."

Love Me Spray

Here's another pick for a long-lasting, floral, fruity fragrance—because you can really never have too many, IMO. Between grapefruit, peony, rose, and more, it combines the best of the best scents.

Key scent notes: Pink grapefruit, pink litchi, pink pepper, peony, damask rose, jasmine, cedar, moss, cashmere wood

Amazon rating: 5/5 stars

Rave Review: "Absolutely wonderful warm, powdery, sweet scent. There's really nothing negative to say about this perfume, and I'm hard to please when it comes to fragrances."

Read more: Summer Perfumes

Libre Eau de Parfum Intense

This warm floral fragrance smells of lavender essence, orange blossom, orchid accord, and more, combining for the loveliest smell. Reviewers say it's the best to wear on a night out, whether you're going on a date, or hanging with your best girlfriends.

Key scent notes: Lavender essence, orange blossom, orchid accord, warm vanilla

Ulta rating: 4.8/5 stars

Rave Review: "It lasts for ages, it's the perfect scent, and not too sweet. The Intense Eau de Parfum is the way to go."

Ralph Eau de Toilette Spray

This floral and citrusy scent is both lightweight and long-lasting. With lots of fruity notes, users love how fresh and clean it smells. They say it lasts all day, but it's still not overpowering.

Key scent notes: Apple, citrus zest, mandarin, freesia, magnolia, linden flower, white musk, orris

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

Rave Review: "This screams sensual and maturity to me and is better suited for fall/winter seasons. It's also quite long-lasting as I only spritz a tiny amount onto my wrists and I can still smell a hint of it by end of the day."

Paradoxe Intense Eau De Parfum

Looking for a floral, amber-y, woodsy fragrance? This here is your one stop shop. Prada's Paradoxe Intense Eau De Parfum boasts hundreds of five-star ratings on Ulta, with reviewers loving how long it lasts, and how good it smells.

Key scent notes: Jasmine, ambrofix, moss accord

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

Rave Review: "I loveeee this perfume! I spray one spritz on my chest and it lasts ALL. DAY. The smell is nice. It's not too overpowering. It's sweet and sultry. It's floral but not overwhelming."

Voce Viva Intensa Eau de Parfum

This perfume says it's long-lasting with its chest. It has a unique scent—combining notes of bergamot with jasmine absolute and vanilla bourbon extract—and it's a warm floral. Reviewers say it's fresh, sophisticated, and feminine.

Key scent notes: Bergamot, jasmine absolute, vanilla bourbon extract

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

Rave Review: "I bought this as my day-of wedding fragrance and it’s intoxicating! Sophisticated and feminine, I chose it for my wedding because it made me feel like a WOMAN. It lasts for hours."

Read more: Fragrances That Boost Concentration

My Way Eau de Parfum Intense

I'll be the first to say that Armani perfumes can be both long-lasting, and also intense, if that's your thing. It's warm, it's floral, and it's here to stay on your skin for hours. With over a thousand reviews, it'll withstand a wide range of climates, a user wrote.

Key scent notes: Orange blossom, tuberose, vanilla

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

Rave Review: "This perfume has such a sweet aroma which lasts throughout the entire day. It’s sure to get you compliments and pairs really well with Kayail Vanilla 28. It’s a sure test against sweltering humidity and really cold winter days."

CBD Eau De Parfum Spray

Want a side of ~relaxation~ with your fragrance? This woody, earthy fragrance contains CBD, and will have you totally mellowed when you wear it. While there aren't any rave reviews yet, WH still wanted to include a fragrance from this Latinx, female-founded brand.

Key scent notes: Sarriette, thyme, mandarin, grapefruit, green apple, Haitian vetiver, ambrox

JCPenney rating: no ratings yet

How we chose the best long-lasting perfumes for women

For one week, Women’s Health editors, including our editorial assistant Addison Aloian, have been researching the bestselling, most popular, and top-rated long-lasting perfumes for women. Our team also tested out tons of perfumes for the story. Additionally, the team evaluated thousands of customer reviews and ratings to narrow down the best long-lasting perfumes for women for a wide range of needs and preferences.

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