Best Perfumes for Women for 2020

 

 Best Perfumes for Women for 2020

• Chanel
• Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, $105 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• This fragrance, meant to channel the young spirit of Coco Chanel, targets younger Chanel fans. It was introduced in 2001 and is still consistently ranked on top. (Those Keira Knightley ads probably don’t hurt, either.)
• 2/54

• Chanel
• Chance Eau de Toilette, $85 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• Chance means luck in French and this fragrance has clearly proven lucky for the brand. It’s Chanel’s only scent that’s housed in a round bottle (to symbolize a wheel of chance) and has been a best-seller since it launched.
• 3/54

• Lancôme
• La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum, $96 for 1.7 oz at Lancôme
• “La vie est belle” is a French expression meaning “life is beautiful” and with a juice that blends iris and patchouli, it becomes less surprising that a brand best known for its skin care also makes one of the best perfumes for women.
• 4/54

• Marc Jacobs
• Daisy Eau de Toilette, $104 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• This adorably packaged fragrance is fresh, feminine and in keeping with the playful bottle and name. It’s a fruit-floral blend with notes of strawberry, violet leaves and jasmine.
• 5/54

• Dolce & Gabbana
• Light Blue Eau de Toilette, $102 for 3.2 oz at Nordstrom
• Described as “Italy in a bottle,” notes include citron, lemon, Granny Smith apple, jasmine, rose, bamboo, cedarwood, amber and musk. The fruity-floral is light, making it a particularly popular warm weather choice.
• 6/54

• Dior
• J’adore Eau de Parfum, $100 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• While the rose and jasmine notes may make J’adore seem like more of a spring-summer scent, its approachability makes it a year-round best-seller.
• 7/54

• Philosophy
• Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette, $50 for 2 oz at Sephora
• A clean, classic and feminine scent, this is the perfect fragrance to give someone as a gift.
• 8/54

• Chanel
• N°5 Eau de Parfum, $135 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• Given its iconic status, it may surprise some that N°5 isn’t Chanel’s best-selling scent. One explanation may be that it’s considerably more complex than Coco Mademoiselle. Released in the early 20s, only minimal changes have been made since its creation.
• 9/54

• Viktor & Rolf
• Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $165 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• Its ready-to-wear business may not be much to speak of, but the brand’s fragrance business is booming. A straightforward floral, this scent has notes of patchouli, freesia, rose and orchid and consistently ranks as one of the best perfumes for women.
• 10/54

• Estée Lauder
• Beautiful Eau de Parfum, $95 for 3.4 oz at Estée Lauder
• This rich flower scent is a new addition to the list. Über romantic and feminine, it’s the perfect spring scent.
• 11/54

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• 12/54

• Chanel
• Chance Eau de Toilette, $80 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 13/54

• Chanel
• Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, $100 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 14/54

• Philosophy
• Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette, $49 for 2 oz at Sephora
• 15/54

• Dolce & Gabbana
• Light Blue Eau de Toilette, $100 for 3.2 oz at Nordstrom
• 16/54

• Marc Jacobs
• Daisy Eau de Toilette, $84 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 17/54

• Lancôme
• La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum, $72 for 1 oz at Lancôme
• 18/54

• Dior
• J’adore Eau de Parfum, $100 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 19/54

• Chanel
• N°5 Eau de Parfum, $135 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 20/54

• Viktor & Rolf
• Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $165 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 21/54

• Juicy Couture
• Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum, $78 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 22/54

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• 23/54

• Chanel
• Chance Eau de Toilette, $78 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 24/54

• Chanel
• Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, $94 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 25/54

• philosophy
• Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette, $48 for 2 oz at Sephora
• 26/54

• Chanel
• N°5 Eau de Parfum, $132 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 27/54

• Lancôme
• La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum, $69 for 1 oz at Lancôme
• 28/54

• Marc Jacobs
• Daisy Eau de Toilette, $80 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 29/54

• Viktor & Rolf
• Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $165 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 30/54

• Dior
• J’adore Eau de Parfum, $94 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 31/54

• Juicy Couture
• Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum, $76 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 32/54

• Dolce & Gabbana
• Light Blue Eau de Toilette, $98 for 3.2 oz at Nordstrom
• 33/54

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• 34/54

• Chanel
• Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, $94 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 35/54

• Chanel
• Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette, $78 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 36/54

• Dolce & Gabbana
• Light Blue Eau de Toilette, $98 for 3.2 oz at Nordstrom
• 37/54

• Lancôme
• La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum, $69 for 1 oz at Lancôme
• 38/54

• Viktor & Rolf
• Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $165 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 39/54

• Dior
• J’adore Eau de Parfum, $94 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 40/54

• philosophy
• Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette, $48 for 2 oz at Sephora
• 41/54

• Chanel
• N°5 Eau de Parfum, $132 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 42/54

• Yves Saint Laurent
• Black Opium Eau de Parfum Spray, $69 for 1 oz at YSL Beauty
• 43/54

• Thierry Mugler
• Angel Eau de Parfum Shooting Star Refillable Spray, $120 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 44/54

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• 45/54

• Chanel
• Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, $92 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 46/54

• Marc Jacobs
• Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Spray, $80 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 47/54

• Chanel
• Chance Eau de Toilette, $78 for 1.7 oz at Sephora
• 48/54

• Tom Ford
• Private Blend Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum, $225 for 1.7 oz at Nordstrom
• 49/54

• Viktor & Rolf
• Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $165 for 3.4 oz at Sephora
• 50/54

• Bobbi Brown
• Beach Eau de Parfum, $76 for 1.7 oz at Nordstrom
• 51/54

• Michael Kors
• Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum Spray, $102 for 3.4 oz at Macy’s
• 52/54

• Dolce & Gabbana
• Light Blue Eau de Toilette, $98 for 3.2 oz at Nordstrom
• 53/54

• Victoria’s Secret
• Bombshell Eau de Parfum, $52 for 1.7 oz at Victoria’s Secret
• 54/54

• Thierry Mugler
• Alien Eau de Parfum Spray, $120 for 2 oz at Sephora

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Anyone who has dashed out the door only to realize they forgot to spray on their favorite fragrance (or worse, deodorant) knows the uneasiness that comes with not feeling confident about the way you smell. In fact, research shows that physical attraction may actually be based on smell. When it comes to the best perfumes for women, it’s definitely all about the juice — not trends — which is why we consistently see that the best-selling perfumes usually aren’t new launches. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, for example, launched in 2001 and takes the top position this year, with Chanel Chance — last year’s top-seller — close behind.

“The top women’s prestige fragrances do not often change as they are juices that have appeal to diverse consumers,” says Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation. “Many have been established scents in our lives for years and the majority of these brand franchises have a dominant presence with major distribution plus in-store and e-commerce support, as well as creative marketing, social campaigns and promotions. All these factors help keep the brands in the Top 10.”

That said, she notes that there are some newbies that may soon be creeping their way onto the list. “Although I think it is a big challenge to crash this prestigious list, there are those that continue to gain momentum and could break through: Gucci, YSL, Carolina Herrera, Tiffany and Coach.”

Here are the top five perfumes for women for 2019:

1. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum
2. Chanel Chance Eau de Toilette
3. Lancôme La Vie est Belle
4. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette
5. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette

Scroll through the slideshow above for the complete ranking of the 10 best perfumes for women for 2019, based on popularity and sales.