Perfumes for women have traditionally been associated with sweet and subtle scents. On the contrary, fragrances for men have been associated with strong and warm fragrances. However, preferences have changed over time, especially with the introduction of unisex fragrances that attempt to balance both scents.
Most sweet-smelling perfumes include floral, fruity, vanilla, or accord notes. Many perfumeries experiment with other notes, such as warm spices that complement these accords.
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7 sweet and delicious smelling perfumes for women in 2024
1) Kayali Vanilla 28
The Kayali Vanilla 28 is a gourmand scent with warm and sweet accords. The key ingredients of this perfume include vanilla orchid, tonka absolute, brown sugar, Amber Wood, and musk. Users highly rate the perfume for its creamy and not overwhelming fragrance. According to customers, the scent reached viral status on TikTok and has lived up to its hype.
Price: $138 on Huda Beauty
2. Kilian Love Don't Be Shy
A tribute to first love's innocence, Kilian Love's Don't Be Shy blends sweet and warm scents. The fragrance opens with sweet neroli, orange blossom, and marshmallows accords. Endorsed by Rihanna, this perfume takes you on an olfactory journey. A user wrote on the website:
"From the first time you have it in hand it stunningly beautiful then, spray wherever you wish and it take you from Mary Poppins surrounded by flowers to settle into an adventure through Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...truly scrumptious for sure."
Price: $295 on Kilian Love
3. Sol De Janeiro 71 Cheriosa
Sol De Janeiro mists have earned a reputation as affordable and long-lasting mists in the perfumery world. The Cheirosa 71 is a delightful, everyday fragrance for those looking for a lasting fragrance. The mist opens with a luxurious blend of warm, buttery accords of caramelized vanilla and toasted macadamia nuts.
Price: $38 on Amazon
4. Bath & Body Works Butterfly Mist
The Butterfly collection by Bath & Body Works has gained popularity this year for its sweet and long-lasting fragrances. Although a mist, the butterfly mist is making rounds for its sophisticated scent. According to the brand, the perfume is a tribute to women's freedom and self-expression.
Price: $12.99 on Amazon
5. Ariana Grande Cloud
The perfume opens with fruity and floral lavender, pear, and bergamot accords. Apart from the cute cloud packaging, customers agree that the scent garners a lot of compliments and opens with a sweet and subtle smell. Users have reported mixed reviews on wearability. While some customers noted that the fragrance doesn't last very long, others said it can last a few hours. A user wrote:
"A nice fragrance for fall/winter. It opens as a super sweet fragrance that dries down into a more musky scent on the skin. I personally like it more as it wears throughout the day. Definitely for those who like sweet scents!"
Price: $70 for 100 ml on Sephora
6. Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Caramel Dream
An affordable sweet perfume launched by Sabrina Carpenter in 2022. The perfume bottle represents the sweet, creamy, and gourmand scent filled inside. Users report it highly for fitting the bill and delivering a sweet-smelling fragrance that reminds them of freshly made salted caramel chocolates. A user described it as an everyday perfume and wrote on Amazon:
"I honestly haven't given reviews for a while now but this one. I just couldn't help it. Packaging is really nice and most importantly, this perfume smells amazing. I'm very picky when it comes with perfume and a lot of perfume and those high ends ones make me dizzy."
Price: $29.88 on Amazon
7. Dior J'adore Dior
J'adore Dior offers a symphony of floral and fruity notes. The perfume opens with fruity and citrusy pear, melon, mandarin, and orange notes and matures into a warm, musky scent. Users report that the perfume has a subtle and feminine fragrance.
Price: $100 at Sephora
Sweet perfumes are not everyone's cup of tea. However, many endorse sweet fragrances as their favorite due to their refreshing fruity and floral accords. While selecting a perfume is a personal choice, these perfumes for women can be a starting point on your shopping list.
Which sweet perfumes for women would you like to try before the year ends? Tell us in the comments below.