Women's perfumes / 20 options

Flower or fruit,
some vanilla?

The bottle that looks good on the shelf may not be the same as the scent you want to carry with you all day long. First, choose which side you're closer to: juicy fruit, bold floral, clean musk, or warm vanilla. We have put the 20 perfumes here side by side so that you can see these differences.

Original product photograph of Prada Paradoxe Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum actual product photoBurberry Goddess Eau de Parfum actual product photoLancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum actual product photo
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Prada

Paradoxe

Eau de Parfum

Floral Amber

Featured fragrance notes

  • Neroli
  • Orange blossom
  • Amber accord
  • White musk

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The bright side of white flowers sits on a warm amber base. If you want a clean floral scent but are not looking for a completely light result, put it on your comparison list.

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum actual bottle photo

Yves Saint Laurent

Libre

Eau de Parfum

Floral · Aromatic

Featured fragrance notes

  • Lavender
  • Orange blossom
  • Vanilla
  • Musk accord

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The vegetal line of lavender is juxtaposed with the fuller side of orange blossom. It appeals to those looking for floral and aromatic coolness instead of sugary fruits.

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Burberry

Goddess

Eau de Parfum

Vanilla · Aromatic

Featured fragrance notes

  • Vanilla infusion
  • Vanilla caviar accord
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lavender

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

There is a creamy vanilla in the center; Lavender pulls this sweetness to a more herbal place. Think of a soft, warm scent, not fresh citrus.

Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum actual bottle photo

Lancôme

Idôle

Eau de Parfum

Fresh · Floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Pear
  • White musk

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Rose and jasmine draw a brighter profile with a clean musk feeling. It's worth a try when you're looking for something floral-forward rather than heavy vanilla.

Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette real bottle photo

Versace

Bright Crystal

Eau de Toilette

Fruity · Fresh floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Yuzu
  • Pomegranate
  • Peony
  • Lotus
  • Musk

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Yuzu and pomegranate give a juicy fruit start; Flowers continue this fresh line. It has more of a light daytime feel than a dark, sweet evening scent.

Chloé Signature Eau de Parfum actual bottle photo

Chloé

Signature

Eau de Parfum

Rose · Powdery

Featured fragrance notes

  • Rose
  • Peony
  • Lychee
  • Freesia
  • Cedar

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The powdery flowers around the rose create a clean and tidy feeling. There's a touch of lychee, but the focus is on the rose bouquet rather than a sugary fruit basket.

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Giorgio Armani

My Way

Eau de Parfum

White floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Bergamot
  • Orange blossom
  • Tuberose
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Tuberose and jasmine are not in the background in this bottle. If you are looking for a scent with a distinct white flower and a scent softened by vanilla, check this out first.

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Giorgio Armani

Sì Passione

Eau de Parfum

Fruity · Floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Pear
  • Blackcurrant
  • Pink pepper
  • Rose
  • Vanilla

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Juicy pear and blackcurrant accompanied by a slight touch of pepper. A profile where the fruit remains alive and the flower completes it.

Chloé Nomade Eau de Parfum actual bottle photo

Chloé

Nomade

Eau de Parfum

Fruity · Chypre

Featured fragrance notes

  • Mirabelle plum
  • Freesia
  • Oakmoss

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Below the plum start is drier, mossy ground. A good comparison when you want to step out of the sweet florals but not go completely harsh woody scent.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

Eau de Parfum

Coffee · Gourmand

Featured fragrance notes

  • Coffee accord
  • White flowers
  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The darker side of the coffee is softened by vanilla and white floral. It is not a dry coffee like espresso; A coffee-flower interpretation with distinct sweetness.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum actual bottle photo

Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle

Eau de Parfum

Sweet Floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Iris
  • Praline
  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The powdery side of the iris is accompanied by praline and vanilla. If you like sweet scents, try it as a reference; if you are looking for a light flower, look at its difference with Idôle on the same shelf.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Elixir Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle L'Elixir

Eau de Parfum

Fruity · Velvety

Featured fragrance notes

  • Raspberry
  • Violet leaf
  • Cocoa butter

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The fruity line of raspberry is connected to a softer texture with violet leaf and cocoa butter. It is not the same scent as the classic La Vie Est Belle; try them both separately.

Emporio Armani Power of You Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Emporio Armani

Power of You

Eau de Parfum

Tropical fruit · Vanilla

Featured fragrance notes

  • Passion-fruit accord
  • Frangipani
  • Vanilla absolute

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

A tropical line that starts with passion fruit, warms up with frangipani and vanilla. To try a fruitier direction instead of the usual rose or jasmine.

Giorgio Armani Sì Intense Eau de Parfum Intense actual bottle photo

Giorgio Armani

Sì Intense

Eau de Parfum Intense

Fruity · Ambery

Featured fragrance notes

  • Black currant nectar
  • Floral accords
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Blackcurrant gives a dark fruit feel on a vanilla amber base. Try it as a warmer option against Sì Passione's juicier fruit line.

BOSS The Scent for Her Intense Eau de Parfum Intense actual bottle photo

BOSS

The Scent for Her Intense

Eau de Parfum Intense

Coffee · Floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Coffee flower
  • Roasted coffee accord
  • Amber structure

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The soft side of the coffee flower and the darker tone of roasted coffee come together. If you like coffee notes but don't want to give up on flowers, look at this contrast.

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Dior

Miss Dior

Eau de Parfum

Floral · Powdery

Featured fragrance notes

  • Centifolia rose
  • Müge
  • Peony accord
  • Iris
  • Woody notes

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Imagine a colorful flower bouquet built around roses, lily of the valley and peonies. The iris has a powdery texture; it is distinctly different from fruit or coffee-based scents.

Dolce&Gabbana The One Gold Eau de Parfum Intense real bottle photo

Dolce&Gabbana

The One Gold

Eau de Parfum Intense

Fruity · Floral

Featured fragrance notes

  • Tangerine
  • Plum
  • Pink pepper
  • Rose
  • Patchouli

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The fruity side opens with tangerine and plum, deepening with rose and patchouli. If you are looking for the freshness of citrus not alone, but in a fuller flower-fruit structure.

Givenchy L’Interdit Rouge Ultime Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Givenchy

L'Interdit Rouge Ultime

Eau de Parfum

Floral · Cocoa

Featured fragrance notes

  • Cocoa extract
  • Floral accords

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Cocoa stands out here not directly to describe a sugary dessert, but to add a dark warmth to the flowers. Instead of expecting a fresh and transparent scent, try this warm floral-cocoa contrast.

Rabanne Million Gold for Her Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Rabanne

Million Gold for Her

Eau de Parfum

Floral · Musky

Featured fragrance notes

  • White flowers
  • Rose
  • Mineral musk accord

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

The fullness of white flower and rose is described along with mineral musk. Add it to your short list when you're looking for a scent that emphasizes florals rather than a fruity opening.

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Parfum real bottle photo

Dior

Hypnotic Poison

Eau de Parfum

Vanilla · Almondy

Featured fragrance notes

  • Licorice
  • Almond
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka beans

What kind of atmosphere does it have?

Liquorice and almond give vanilla a dark, slightly bitter edge. This is the EDP interpretation; compare its notes and bottle details before choosing it over the EDT with the same name.

Before purchasing

Do not try it for the first time on the day you wear your wedding dress.

If you're considering a new scent for your wedding day, you don't have to wear it for the first time that morning. Try it beforehand; evaluate the first few minutes and the remaining odor separately.

  • EDT, EDP, Parfum, Intense and Elixir may not be just stronger versions of the same perfume. Check the full version of the bottle.
  • The notes above are the scent description; it is not a complete list of chemical ingredients or allergens. For up-to-date INCI information, see the product packaging and manufacturer's description.
  • Size, price and stock may vary. When choosing the product in the link, check the milliliter and the seller again.
  • A note list alone cannot tell you how long a fragrance will stay with you. Use it to guide what you try on your own skin; longevity and projection can vary from person to person.