15 best perfumes for women to try in 2025

Perfumes are stories in essence and, for women, something close to the heart. So, picking up the right perfume becomes tricky when the market is flooded with choices. Whether you like intense sensual fragrances or prefer subtle body aroma enhancers, we have curated a list of the 15 best women’s perfumes to try in 2025.

1) Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum

Chanel N°5 represents the acme of luxury and elegance. Ernest Beaux created it in 1921, and the top notes include may rose and jasmine, with brilliant citrus. A sensual foundation of sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver provides an extra depth of refinement. This famous scent embodies ageless grace and is still a perfumery mainstay. The perfume costs $170 at Chanel, but you can acquire it for less at other retailers such as Sephora.

2) Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

The perfume happened through the collaboration between perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and the crystal house Baccarat, to mark Baccarat's 250th anniversary. The scent holds together jasmine, saffron, and ambergris, layered over a woody cedar base for a luxurious scent experience. The fragrance comes off as luxurious yet light, sticking around beautifully. This luxury fragrance costs $335 per bottle, though prices can change depending on the retailer, promotions, and region.

3) Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy is a pleasant and vibrant scent that calls the joy of spring. The perfume punches with banana blossom, flows into jasmine and macadamia at the heart, and closes with sandalwood and vetiver at the base. The scent comes in an iconic bottle decorated with daisies. It's bright, refreshing, and loved by everyone for its friendly, uplifting scent. You can grab a pack of 1.6 oz for $125 at Marc Jacobs' official website.

4) Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Dior's Miss Dior Eau de Parfum brings romance to life, revealing a heart of centifolia rose, peony, and lily of the valley, backed up by patchouli and vanilla. This fragrance gives off a feminine vibe, packed in a bottle dressed up with the Dior's fashion legacy couture bow. It's made for the woman of elegance and passion. The fragrance definitely stands out as fresh and sensual. You can find it in four different sizes at Dior's official store; the 1.7 oz bottle is priced at $138.

5) Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne evokes the vibe of a coastal getaway. The fragrance kicks off with ambrette seeds, rolls into a heart of sea salt, and wraps up with a base of earthy sage. This unique blend generates a refreshing and versatile scent that works well for layering with other fragrances or wearing solo. Its smell takes you on an olfactory trip to a serene beach. The sleek bottle design pairs well with its elegant scent profile. At Jo Malone London's web store, you can pick up the 100ml bottle for $165.

6) Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum For Her

Gucci Bloom offers contemporary femininity, mingling natural tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper to form a lush floral bouquet. This fragrance from Alessandro Michele for Gucci imparts authenticity, vitality, and diversity. The bottle's design, drawing on vintage porcelain, delivers an artistic charm to the scent. The perfume goes for $138 at Gucci's official store. You might want to look around for discounts at other retailers.

7) Henry Rose Flora Carnivora Eau de Parfum

Henry Rose's Flora Carnivora is a lovely blend of floral and earthy components. The scent begins with the brilliant freshness of orangeflower and neroli, followed by a heart of rich jasmine and creamy tuberose, before relaxing into a warm base of cedarwood, vetiver, elegant musks, and amber. A 50-ml pack costs $120 on Henry Rose's Online Shop.

8) Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Santal 33 by Le Labo is a unisex fragrance that presents the spirit of freedom with warm, woody, and lightly spicy notes. It begins with cardamom and violet, transitions into a heart of sandalwood and iris, and settles down to a leathery, cedarwood base with ambroxan. Tailored for every client, Santal 33 is renowned for its impressive longevity and sillage. Priced at about $210 for 50ml, it's a high-end pick for anyone looking to lock down a signature scent.

9) Glossier You

Glossier You is a fragrance that brings out your unique vibe. This Eau de Parfum is put together to blend with your skin's natural scent, making each spritz a bespoke experience. With top notes of pink pepper, it segues into the iris, rounding off with a base of ambrette and ambrox for a warm, slightly spicy finish. Available in three sizes on the official website of Glossier, you can grab a 50ml bottle for $78.

10) Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette is a revolutionary scent that's all about the singular note of Iso E Super. This fragrance plays with your skin's to create a unique aura. It's an investment in a cult classic that's loved for its simplicity and the way it amplifies your natural scent. Whether worn alone or layered, Molecule 01 has a magnetic charm. You can grab a bottle of 100ml at a price of $150 from the official website of Escentric Molecules.

11) Vyrao Sun Rae Eau de Parfum

Vyrao Sun Rae Eau de Parfum is like sunshine bottled up, featuring uplifting turmeric leaf and strengthening turmeric root at the top, joined by lemon, bergamot, and ginger for positivity and clarity. The heart notes calm with black pepper and cardamom, while base notes of vetiver, sandalwood, amber, and musk offer a sensual tranquility. Each bottle contains a supercharged Herkimer diamond crystal, known for its energy-boosting formulation. You can have the 50ml bottle of this perfume at $190, from the official website.

12) Gucci Guilty Intense Eau de Parfum

The Gucci Guilty Intense Eau de Parfum Pour Femme redefines sensual notes. The scent opens up with the vibrant mandora and generous lychee, modernizing the violet's cosmetic touch. At its heart, you'll find a daring bouquet of ylang-ylang and tuberose, underscored by the mysterious sensuality of dark plum. The base rounds off with an empowered blend of patchouli, vetiver, and indulgent vanilla. The 90 ml bottle of this intense fragrance is priced at $190 on the official website of Gucci.

13) Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil opens with top notes of sandalwood and cedarwood, embodying the essence of an ancient forest. The scent then evolves with mid-notes of vetiver, nutmeg, and cinnamon, adding a spicy depth. Ideal for daily wear or special occasions, this perfume oil offers a personal and intimate fragrance experience, free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. The 15 ml pack is listed for $65 on the official website of the brand.

14) Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parfum

The scent of Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parfum takes you on an adventure. It kicks off with a fresh burst of Italian bergamot, pink pepper, and almond milk, laying the groundwork for a journey. The heart notes of heliotrope, jasmine sambac, and carnation bring a floral embrace. At last, the base notes of sandalwood, cashmere wood, and benzoin wrap up a warm and sensual finish. Wonderlust costs $122 for a 3.4 oz pack in the MK store.

15) Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum

The olfactory essence of this perfume opens with a flirtatious mixture of mandarin orange and red berries, setting a vibrant tone. The heart note reveals a bouquet of rose and jasmine sambac. The base notes of praline, tonka bean, and sandalwood give it a sweet and seductive finish. The blushing pink high-heel-shaped bottle symbolizes empowerment and femininity. The 1.7 oz bottle of this scent is priced at $135 on its website.