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10 Fragrances Every Black Woman Should Have In Their Collection

With National Fragrance Day — March 21st — right around the corner, we love an excuse to choose a new signature scent! 
10 Fragrances Every Black Woman Should Have In Their Collection
By Kimberly Wilson · Updated March 18, 2023

A Black woman’s perfume collection speaks volumes about her personality. 

And while the true window to your soul may just be your signature fragrance, there are a few scents that are so classic, every Black woman must own it.

With National Fragrance Day — March 21st — right around the corner, we love an excuse to choose a new signature scent!  So if you’re starting from scratch, looking to try something zesty, taking a minimalist approach or completely overhauling your perfume collection, now is the perfect time to snag a new addition for your rotation. 

If you don’t know where to start, take a few tips from us: if you want to get compliments all day — every day, buy one of these. They each exude feminine energy and will leave people craving more.

01
01 Burberry Her

Burberry Her is THAT girl. No matter where you are, this will be your most complimented scent. This will have you smelling like sweet candy strawberries.

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02
02 Tom Ford Soleil Blanc

The perfect vacation fragrance — this smells like Turks and Caicos or the Bahamas.

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295 Shop Now
03
03 Valentino Born in Roma

This will be one of your go-to signature perfumes. Fruity and sweet, it has bergamot, jasmine and vanilla but it’s a little edgy. It’s great for a night out.

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04
04 Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

There are very few perfumes that come close to this iconic scent. Dior’s Miss Dior has a fresh, flowery trifecta of light lilies, spicy peonies, and powdery irises that will lift anyone’s spirits.

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160 Shop Now
05
05 Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

There are few fragrances more seductive than Black Opium by YSL. The opening note is sexy and sultry; it’s a strong black coffee aroma that beautifully settles into a soft vanilla scent.

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155 Shop Now
06
06 Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

She’s giving date night and pairs perfectly with the body oil. The scent lays on your skin like an amber, floral and woody breeze.

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325 Shop Now
07
07 Marc Jacobs Perfect

A very sweet smell, this one will leave you smelling heavenly.

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70.95 Shop Now
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08 Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum

This is the most exquisite and captivating fragrances you will ever smell in your life. She’s giving brunch with the girls or even perfect for date night.

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355 Shop Now
09
09 Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum

You’ll instantly become addicted to this modern classic known for its woody notes inspired by the Mojave Desert. Expect to smell wafts of musk, ambrette and a touch of powdery violet.

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200 Shop Now
10
10 Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Lost Cherry is a versatile scent that could adapt to a variety of occasions and seasons. Just like cherry pie, it’ll make most people craving for more.

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395 Shop Now

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