Choosing your signature scent in a world flooded with options can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. With countless brands, scents, notes and bottle designs to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down the choices and find the fragrance that truly resonates with your personal preferences.
But fear not. In honor of National Fragrance Day, I’ve done the legwork to help you cut through the clutter and find a perfume that’s just right for you. I’ve polled ESSENCE staffers to assemble a lineup of the best fragrances for women. Ahead, find 10 amazing scents, the ones we reach for time and time again.
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Diptyque Do Son Eau De Parfum
A favorite of senior lifestyle editor Victoria Uwumarogie
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02
Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum
A favorite of fashion writer Kerane Marcellus
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03
Maison Louis Marie No.13 Nouvelle Vague Perfume Oil
A favorite of senior designer, creative & branded Content Sophia Little
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04
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
A favorite of associate editor Shelby Stewart
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05
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau De Parfum
A favorite of lifestyle editor Dominique Fulker
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06
Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
A favorite of senior fashion editor Devine Blackshire
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07
Kilian Paris Angels Share Eau De Parfum
A favorite of editor Kimberly Wilson
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08
Tom Ford Rose D’Amalfi Eau De Parfum Fragrance
A favorite of commerce editor Jennifer Ford
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09
Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 EDP Intense
A favorite of editor Kimberly Wilson
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10
Byredo Tobacco Mandarin Extrait De Parfum
A favorite of entertainment editor Rivea Ruff
An irresistible concoction of tobacco and mandarin oranges makes this fragrance an absolute showstopper.
Available at Nieman Marcus
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