Out of 100+ Perfumes, These Are the 7 I Keep Reaching For

The splurge

1. Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves

Fruity floral · peony, lychee, cocoa

Peony, lychee and cocoa give this fruity floral an unexpected twist. It belongs on your sampling list if you want something bright and feminine with a richer side. It is the luxury splurge in my seven.

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My signature scent

2. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01

Woody skin scent · Iso E Super

One of my signature scents. Built around Iso E Super, it takes a woody, skin-scent approach instead of a traditional bouquet. If you prefer something understated, start here—and test it on skin, because perception varies.

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My signature scent

3. Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum

Fruity floral with warm vanilla

My other signature scent. Sì brings together a fruity-floral character and warm vanilla. It is a useful starting point if you want softness and warmth in the same fragrance. Choose the original Eau de Parfum when sampling this pick.

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A classic to know

4. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Ambery woody · orange, rose, jasmine, patchouli

Orange, rose and jasmine meet patchouli and vetiver in this ambery-woody classic. Try it if you like a fragrance with both freshness and structure. This pick is the original Eau de Parfum, rather than Intense or L’Eau Privée.

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For fruity-floral lovers

5. Burberry Her Eau de Parfum

Fruity floral · berries, jasmine, violet, amber and musk

Berries, jasmine and violet settle into amber and musk. If fruity florals are your comfort zone, this is one to try. Look for the original Her Eau de Parfum here; Her Elixir and Her Parfum are different versions.

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For rose lovers

6. Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif

Floral amber · lychee, pear, Damascena rose, vanilla and soft musks

Delina Exclusif adds a rich, rose-centered option to my favorites. Lychee and pear lead into Damascena rose, wrapped in soft musks and warm vanilla. If you love romantic florals with a warm, creamy direction, this is one I recommend sampling. It is another luxury option worth trying on skin before committing to a full bottle.

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This recommendation is for Delina Exclusif; the original Delina and La Rosée are different fragrances.

For leather lovers

7. Tom Ford Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum

Floral leather · cardamom, jasmine sambac, patchouli and amber

Ombré Leather brings a bolder direction to my seven. A black leather accord meets cardamom and jasmine sambac, with patchouli, moss and amber adding depth. If you enjoy a fragrance with a strong leather character, this is one I recommend trying on skin. This pick is the original Eau de Parfum; Ombré Leather Parfum and Eau d’Ombré Leather are different versions.

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