GET FREE SAMPLES

sign up for our newsletter to get free sample alerts
Photo 9/25
Best Perfume No. 17: Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum, $126
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers describe this scent as "feminine and fabulous," saying it's sweet and floral undertones blend perfectly with musky notes. "It smells lush, fresh and floral, and lasts all day," gushes one reader. "I get tons of compliments every time I wear this." Another reader adds, "if you're looking for a musky perfume that is in no way masculine, this is it."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum here.

*At time of publication

Buy now



Photo 10/25
Best Perfume No. 16: Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum Spray, $52.50
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers appreciate this perfume for its long wear and sexy, yet subtle qualities. "The scent is very sexy, but not overpowering," says one reader. Other reviewers find that men compliment them every time they wear it. "This is the epitome of sexy," another reader describes. "What a woman should smell like."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum Spray here.

*At time of publication

Buy now

Photo 11/25
Best Perfume No. 15: Chanel Chance Parfum, $135
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers say this fresh fragrance "smells like spring." It is "captivating," says one reader. "Every time I wear it, I get compliments left and right from females and males, old and young. It is quite timeless." Other reviewers report that their partners love it, too. "It gets my guy's pheromones going, that's for sure," writes one reviewer.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Chanel Chance Parfum here.

*At time of publication

Buy now

Photo 12/25
Best Perfume No. 14: Acqua di Parma Profumo, $380
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: Readers love this scent so much that one woman says she won't leave the house without it. "It's a beautiful scent that comes in a cute little bottle," says one user. Others say the perfume is "long-lasting" and describe the scent as "a warm embrace."

"I have never felt more beautiful than I do with this on" gushes one reader. "It's perfect."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Acqua di Parma Profumo here.

*At time of publication

Buy now

Photo 13/25
Best Perfume No. 13: Victoria's Secret Love Eau de Parfum, $55

TotalBeauty editors' pick

Why it's great: "Boyfriend T-shirt accord" is one of the key notes here — and that's pretty much all you need to know. That comforting, cottony scent plays so nicely with the rest of the fresh florals, making this a lovely, easy-to-wear pick that's equal parts lighthearted and romantic.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Victoria's Secret Love Eau de Parfum here.

Buy now



Perfume does something very special: It provides an instant confidence boost with one simple spritz. But finding your signature perfume can prove somewhat challenging with the abundance of musky, floral, citrus or even woodsy notes to choose from.

Likewise, you may have trouble deciding whether you should splurge on designer perfume brands like Chanel and Dior, or opt for more budget-friendly fragrances by the likes of Aveda and Victoria's Secret. With so many scents and brands, how exactly should a gal start her search for a signature scent?

That's where our readers come in. They've spritzed-and-sniffed just about every fragrance out there and weighed in with their reviews — and we've added in a few editors' picks too. Count down to see which scent topped our best perfume list. The answer may surprise you — and leave you with your most perfect perfume yet.

Image via Imaxtree
BY TIFFANIE PETETT, JESSICA AMARIS | SHARES
VIEW COMMENTS
Full Site | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
TotalBeauty is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2024 All Rights Reserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.