Have you been spritzing the same go-to perfume for a while? Is it time for you to stretch your fragrance wings and find a new signature scent? Or maybe you’re on the lookout for the perfect gift for a particular lady in your life. If so, you’re in the right place. Our experts at The Perfume Shop have whittled down our vast selection of scents to bring you their top 10 women’s perfumes featuring everything from timeless classics to luxurious bestsellers.
1. Alien by Thierry Mugler
If you know a thing or two about fashion house Thierry Mugler, you’ll know that they like to stand out from the crowd! Their fragrances are a revelation; Alien bestows upon us an out of this world blend of warming, mysterious and comforting floral notes. The sensual amber fragrance is housed in a striking amethyst bottle which is also available as a refill, so you can top it up in our stores time and time again.
Mugler
Alien
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
From
£125.00
2. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
When a perfume is revised more than 5,000 times before it is deemed absolute by the nose behind the scent, you know you’re in the hands of a perfectionist! Which is exactly what you get with La Vie Este Belle by Lancôme. The sophisticated scent, which translates to ‘Life is Beautiful’, offers an olfactory floral explosion with notes of orange blossom, jasmine, and iris out to delight your senses! We’re sure you’ll agree, all the extra effort has certainly paid off!
Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
From
£55.99
3. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Regarded as the ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ rendition of the brand’s boundary-pushing original Opium scent, Black Opium will send your senses soaring with its addictive and energising composition. A few sprays of the beautifully contrasting notes of pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee and vanilla will give you all the confidence you need to charm your way through the velvet rope in any backstage area!
Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium
Eau de Parfum Spray
From
£65.00
4. Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
This floral fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent is inspired by the city of lovers and captures the spirit of an intense love affair. Bold white chypre blends with orange blossom, jasmine, and sensual musk to create this captivating and unforgettable aroma. The iconic bottle alone is enough to make you pop this one in your basket - imagine how elegant it would look on your vanity table ...
Yves Saint Laurent
Mon Paris
Eau de Parfum Spray
From
£130.00
5. Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
If you live by Marilyn Monroe’s “give the girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world” quote, then we bet your shoe-drobe is what dreams are made of! Carolina Herrera took the famous quote one step further and created an additive amber scent that bottles up the spirit of the modern-day stiletto-strutting woman with a powerful, yet playful, combination of almond, tuberose, jasmine, cacao and tonka bean.
Carolina Herrera
Good Girl
Eau de Parfum Spray
From
£65.00
6. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Every now and then a scent comes along that is affirmative, confident, and enduring at every level; a scent wit real ‘girl boss’ vibes! Libre by Yves Saint Laurent ticks all of those boxes, yet, although it was created for contemporary woman, the notes offer a distinctive blur between masculinity and femininity. Powdery lavender, exotic orange blossom, bright jasmine, and a base of vanilla and musk combine to create something truly offbeat.
Yves Saint Laurent
Libre
Eau de Toilette Spray
From
£85.00
7. Idôle by Lancôme
Created by three outstanding female perfumers for women who dare to dream, this is one innovative scent that we never want to stop shouting about! Dedicated to a generation of icons, Idôle by Lancôme radiates complexity and creativity with alluring beautiful rose, sensual jasmine and a clean, crisp Chypre accord. Idôle is your ticket to leaving a lasting impression wherever you go!
Lancôme
Idôle
Eau de Parfum Spray
From
£90.00
8. Prada Paradoxe
Delicate yet powerful. Prada Paradoxe has the soft and delicate freshness of neroli and the vibrant warmth of amber – this is a fragrance that truly captivates. Let’s not forget the best part, the iconic bottle is refillable, so it can have pride of place on your vanity table for years to come. Sustainability at its finest!
Prada
Paradoxe
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
From
£69.00
9. Lady Million by Paco Rabanne
Personifying wealth, luxury, and extravagance Lady Million by Paco Rabanne is one formidable female perfume! It’s shines bright for all to see with delicate fresh flowers expertly intertwining with the warmth of wood, sweet honey, and vibrant patchouli. House in a bottle inspired by the biggest diamond in the world, you only need one spray of this bestselling scent to fully understand why people say diamonds are a girl’s best friend!
Rabanne
Lady Million
Eau de Parfum Spray
From
£61.00
10. J’Adore by Dior
J’Adore (you read that in a silky, French accent didn’t you?) literally means ‘I love’ in French, so thankfully Dior has given us an abundance of reasons to fall head over heals in love with this elegant, floral perfume. It has been created with the most beautiful flowers from all over the world, including Damascus Rose, Indian Sambac jasmine and tuberose and jasmine grandiflorum from Grasse. It is an exceptional example of a classic perfume offering an olfactory experience like no other!
Top 10 women’s perfume
Words: Emily Venables
Have you been spritzing the same go-to perfume for a while? Is it time for you to stretch your fragrance wings and find a new signature scent? Or maybe you’re on the lookout for the perfect gift for a particular lady in your life. If so, you’re in the right place. Our experts at The Perfume Shop have whittled down our vast selection of scents to bring you their top 10 women’s perfumes featuring everything from timeless classics to luxurious bestsellers.
1. Alien by Thierry Mugler
If you know a thing or two about fashion house Thierry Mugler, you’ll know that they like to stand out from the crowd! Their fragrances are a revelation; Alien bestows upon us an out of this world blend of warming, mysterious and comforting floral notes. The sensual amber fragrance is housed in a striking amethyst bottle which is also available as a refill, so you can top it up in our stores time and time again.
2. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
When a perfume is revised more than 5,000 times before it is deemed absolute by the nose behind the scent, you know you’re in the hands of a perfectionist! Which is exactly what you get with La Vie Este Belle by Lancôme. The sophisticated scent, which translates to ‘Life is Beautiful’, offers an olfactory floral explosion with notes of orange blossom, jasmine, and iris out to delight your senses! We’re sure you’ll agree, all the extra effort has certainly paid off!
3. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Regarded as the ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ rendition of the brand’s boundary-pushing original Opium scent, Black Opium will send your senses soaring with its addictive and energising composition. A few sprays of the beautifully contrasting notes of pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee and vanilla will give you all the confidence you need to charm your way through the velvet rope in any backstage area!
4. Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
This floral fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent is inspired by the city of lovers and captures the spirit of an intense love affair. Bold white chypre blends with orange blossom, jasmine, and sensual musk to create this captivating and unforgettable aroma. The iconic bottle alone is enough to make you pop this one in your basket - imagine how elegant it would look on your vanity table ...
5. Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
If you live by Marilyn Monroe’s “give the girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world” quote, then we bet your shoe-drobe is what dreams are made of! Carolina Herrera took the famous quote one step further and created an additive amber scent that bottles up the spirit of the modern-day stiletto-strutting woman with a powerful, yet playful, combination of almond, tuberose, jasmine, cacao and tonka bean.
6. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Every now and then a scent comes along that is affirmative, confident, and enduring at every level; a scent wit real ‘girl boss’ vibes! Libre by Yves Saint Laurent ticks all of those boxes, yet, although it was created for contemporary woman, the notes offer a distinctive blur between masculinity and femininity. Powdery lavender, exotic orange blossom, bright jasmine, and a base of vanilla and musk combine to create something truly offbeat.
7. Idôle by Lancôme
Created by three outstanding female perfumers for women who dare to dream, this is one innovative scent that we never want to stop shouting about! Dedicated to a generation of icons, Idôle by Lancôme radiates complexity and creativity with alluring beautiful rose, sensual jasmine and a clean, crisp Chypre accord. Idôle is your ticket to leaving a lasting impression wherever you go!
8. Prada Paradoxe
Delicate yet powerful. Prada Paradoxe has the soft and delicate freshness of neroli and the vibrant warmth of amber – this is a fragrance that truly captivates. Let’s not forget the best part, the iconic bottle is refillable, so it can have pride of place on your vanity table for years to come. Sustainability at its finest!
9. Lady Million by Paco Rabanne
Personifying wealth, luxury, and extravagance Lady Million by Paco Rabanne is one formidable female perfume! It’s shines bright for all to see with delicate fresh flowers expertly intertwining with the warmth of wood, sweet honey, and vibrant patchouli. House in a bottle inspired by the biggest diamond in the world, you only need one spray of this bestselling scent to fully understand why people say diamonds are a girl’s best friend!
10. J’Adore by Dior
J’Adore (you read that in a silky, French accent didn’t you?) literally means ‘I love’ in French, so thankfully Dior has given us an abundance of reasons to fall head over heals in love with this elegant, floral perfume. It has been created with the most beautiful flowers from all over the world, including Damascus Rose, Indian Sambac jasmine and tuberose and jasmine grandiflorum from Grasse. It is an exceptional example of a classic perfume offering an olfactory experience like no other!
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