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A Definitive List Of The Best Fragrances I’ve Smelled So Far This Year

If you’re in the market for a new signature scent, you’re next big splurge or a cheap perfume that still smells luxe, these are a safe blind buy.
A Definitive List Of The Best Fragrances I’ve Smelled So Far This Year
By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 30, 2023
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As a fragrance girlie, I come across a lot of scents. Especially because I am consistently influenced to purchase fragrances I see people post on #PerfumeTikTok (not great for my budget, obviously). Next thing you know, it’s in my cart, and I’ve made a dent in the bottle in a couple of weeks.

Fragrance is arguably one of the most important parts of our respective beauty routines, and if I’m being honest — picking my scent each day is my personal favorite overall. It’s deeply personal, evokes nostalgia and unlocks memories and moments I’d thought were long forgotten. Therefore, buying perfumes should not be taken lightly (trust me, I’ve tested enough so you don’t have to). 

And while some of these may be old to you, they’re new to me and definitely a goody! So if you’re in the market for a new signature scent for the summer, you’re next big splurge or a cheap perfume that still smells luxe, I’d say these are a pretty safe blind buy.

01
01 Good Girl Blush by Carolina Herrera

This fresh, floral explosion of femininity is housed in a delicate powdery blush pastel-pink stiletto.

Available at
119 Shop Now
02
02 Mango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie

Want to smell like sunshine in a bottle? This mango cocktail fuses wild orris, black lotus and jasmine that leaves behind patchouli, vanilla and a hint of sugar.

Available at
150 Shop Now
03
03 Yes I Am Glorious by Cacharel

This luminous and creamy perfume keeps you feeling lively and bright. With this as your signature scent, date night will never go wrong.

Available at
68 Shop Now
04
04 Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly

This new approach to Delina is a luxurious concentrate of seduction, built around a Turkish rose essence of the finest quality.

Available at
210 Shop Now
05
05 Hibiscus Mahajád by Maison Crivelli

This combination of rose, hibiscus, vanilla and leather will guarantee that you’re the best smelling person in the room.

Available at
290 Shop Now
06
06 Gypsy Water by Byredo

This minimalist scent is love at first snif. It’s effortless and combines woody notes of pine needles and sandalwood with amber and intense citrus scents.

Available at
205 Shop Now
07
07 JERGENS® Limited-Edition Original Cherry Almond Scent Perfume

The signature Cherry Almond scent of Jergen’s Original Scent Moisturizer, is now in a fragrance. Perfect for layering and for creating a cherry almond bubble!

Available at
30.99 Shop Now
08
08 Sweet by Ellis Brooklyn

A perfect scent for the summer, Sweet is a beautiful balance between fruity and sweet, featuring an addictive blend of juicy pear, ambrette and marshmallow.

Available at
108 Shop Now

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