TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: "My hubby can't keep his hands off me when I'm wearing this scent," says one reader. "I can't live without it," gushes another reader, who describes the perfume as "fresh with a zesty ginger scent ... but also mixed with some citrus and spice." Overall, readers say the fragrance is "warm and soft without being overpowering."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: "A little goes a long way, so this is worth the splurge," says one reviewer of this "wonderful," "must-have" perfume. "The sweet, sharp woody note in this otherwise girly fragrance gives it a strong personality," says one reader. "Wear it when you want to stand out."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: "This is my signature scent," says one reader. "It is fresh and clean, and everyone I encounter when I wear it tells me how good I smell." Other readers appreciate that it comes in oil form as opposed to a spray. "I especially like to use the fragrance oil in the winter to avoid using drying alcohol sprays," another reviewer explains. "The fragrance stays true all day long."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: If you're looking for a sultry scent, readers say this perfume is "sex in a bottle." Readers describe the scent as "sweet, warm and spicy," and while the high price tag might be intimidating, readers say it's worth it. "This is a classic beautiful fragrance that stays on all day," says one reader.
Why it's great: Our reviewers agree: This gorgeous perfume is "glamorous" and "unique." Oh, and it lives up to its name — as one reader put it, "It actually smells like lipstick in the most glamorous and beautiful way."
"It's completely unique," raves another reader. "I love it so much."
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.
