22 Best Perfumes for Women (Most Sexy & Seductive)

After 40 hours of research evaluating 83 products, we picked Black Orchid by Tom Ford as our top choice.

A new perfume is a great way to mark the start of a new phase or treat yourself after a kick-ass accomplishment. However, while there’s a time and place for sophisticated scents, sometimes you just want to feel sexy! 

We’ve found the very best perfumes for women, focusing on the sexiest, most seductive scents on the market. 

Picking a fragrance is not quite as simple as “yum”. After all, a fragrance represents your personality at the time. Since we’re talking sexy and seductive, consider what that means to you. Is it sweet and gourmand? Bold and smokey? Place and occasion are also important. Summer wedding? Winter romantic getaway? Close-quarters office where you’re impressing a colleague? 

Prepare for a bouquet of vanilla, caramel, warm woods, and spicy aromatics as you explore our definitive list of the best perfume for women, the sexy and seductive edition. 

#1 Best Perfume Overall

Black Orchid by Tom Ford

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  • Best unisex perfume
  • Striking scent guaranteed to get you plenty of compliments
  • Lasts a long time

Pros

Looking for a perfume that would work just as well for you as it would your man? Or perhaps you’re trying to appeal to both men and women? If so, this dark and alluring scent is absolutely worth a try. 

Cons

This is definitely not what you would call a feminine scent, so make sure to give this floral-scented perfume a try first to make sure it’s what you’re looking for.

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#2 Best Perfume For Date Night

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

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  • Warm, sexy, and irresistible
  • Wearers exude luxury and mystery
  • Smells deliciously sweet
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

Black Opium by YSL is easily the best perfume for women overall, as it has a fantastic scent for…well, everybody. Depending on what size you buy, it’s pretty affordable. Black Opium has an irresistibly sweet aroma that turns heads of wearers and smellers alike.

Cons

None that we can find. Just make sure you are buying from a reputable seller if you purchase on Amazon, some sellers are not authentic.

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#3 Best Floral Scent Perfume

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb

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  • A very noticeable and often complimented scent
  • Floral perfume that smells amazing
  • Great value; lower priced than department stores
  • 100% authentic

Pros

Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb tends to be one of the most highly regarded of perfumes due to its easily recognizable and alluring essence. Perfect for all seasons, this is a great perfume if you’re a fan of floral.

Cons

Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb tends to be one of the most highly regarded of perfumes due to its easily recognizable and alluring essence. Perfect for all seasons, this is a great perfume if you’re a fan of floral.

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#4 Most Luxurious Scent Perfume

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette

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  • Fruity, floral scents combined with white musk and jasmine undertones create a youthful and vibrant elegance
  • Fresh, clean, classy and not at all over powering
  • The best of Chance, and possibly even (dare we say) Chanel

Pros

This perfume is sweet in so many ways. It smells like spring and is light and airy enough to be worn during the day, while captivatingly romantic enough for evening wear as well.

Also, be prepared to get compliments from just about everyone you encounter while wearing this scent—both men and women alike. Oh, and are you looking to get your man’s pheromones flowing full force? It does that too. Pretty sweet, right?

Cons

The price. Additionally, if you’re not into fruity/floral scents (though the jasmine and white musk do offset both considerably) you may want to move along.

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#5 Best Vintage Scent Perfume

Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel Perfume for Women

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  • Great staying power – will last all day
  • Makes you smell expensive
  • Smell like a celebrity or movie star

Pros

A classy, sophisticated brand with a hint of sexiness. The perfect smell for anyone in their 20s to 30s. 

Cons

Extremely popular scent, so don’t expect to be the only one wearing it.

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#6 Best Long-Lasting Perfume

Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray

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  • Feminine, sophisticated, and chic
  • Sweet and sultry, right down to the packaging
  • Incredibly long-lasting scent

Pros

A best seller by both Sephora and Nordstrom, Chloé has proven to be a top contender in the women’s perfume market. Ladies love the confident, creative, individuality this fragrance conveys. Not to mention the fresh and feminine scent that comes across beautifully for both daytime and evening wear.

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#7 Best Youthful Scent Perfume

Daisy by Marc Jacobs Perfume for Women

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  • Incredibly feminine, but not overpowering
  • Perfect if you like a light scent or are prone to headaches
  • Makes you feel playful and innocent
  • 100% authentic & lower priced than department stores

Pros

This playful scent is light and floral, making it the best perfume for women for the spring and summer months. 

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#8 Best Fruity Scent Perfume

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum

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  • Subtle, yet memorable
  • Almost smells bubbly like champagne
  • Very feminine

Pros

Want a subtle yet beautifully feminine scent to wear every day? Then this bubbly, fruity, and floral scent by YSL could be a total game changer.

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#9 Best Perfume for the Workplace

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Perfume for Women

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  • Deep and true
  • Great for any age
  • Clean and cool
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

Light Blue is a crisp, clean scent, which is the exact opposite of sweet and floral. Smells lovely, but not too feminine with strong notes of lemon and green apple. Light Blue exudes the essence of nature and is reminescent a breath of fresh air.

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#10 Best Perfume for Evening

J’adore by Dior Perfume for Ladies

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  • Appropriate for daytime wear, yet elegant enough for nights out
  • Makes you feel sexy and luxurious
  • Only one spritz needed for the entire day
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

Easily one of the best perfumes for women, we promise that you will not find a single fragrance online or in-store as uniquely charming as this one by Dior. Although this is an older scent (launched it’s debut in 1999), it remains unique.

With the scent of a floral bouquet and notes of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine, this is a beautifully feminine choice.

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#11 Best Classic Michael Kors Perfume

Michael Kors by Michael Kors For Women Eau de Parfum

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  • It’s a classic feminine scent that transcends trends 
  • Perfect for all-day and all-year-round wear
  • Michael Kors released this on the launch of its first-ever fragrance collection in 2000, and it remains a favorite among perfume-loving women since then

Pros

Classic and timeless, this scent is in vogue now and will still be ‘trendy’ in the next decades to come. It’s the all-time most feminine scent of all the Michael Kors perfumes.

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#12 Best Sweet & Feminine Jimmy Choo Fragrance

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum for Women

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  • The scent is warm, inviting, but not overpowering.
  • It smells fresh, sweet, and classy.
  • Has great staying power

Pros

It has a fresh, beautifully-blended fruity smell that makes it great for everyday wear. 

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#13 Best Subtle Scent Perfume

Tiffany Eau de Parfum

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  • Light and refreshing
  • Subtle; perfect for Spring and Summer
  • Classy and elegant

Pros

If you were not aware that Tiffany & Co. does more than diamonds, you’re not alone. While not incredibly well known, Tiffany’s signature scent is definitely worth a try if you’re on the market for a feminine musk that’s perfect for Spring and Summer. It even comes in your favorite shade of blue. Did you expect anything less?

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#14 Best Perfume for Turning Heads

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum

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  • If you’re in search of a head turning fragrance, look no further
  • Sexy and feminine scent
  • Floral and flirty
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

When you think of “sexy” brands, Victoria’s Secret usually is one of the first that comes to mind, right? They do perfume just as well as they do underwear, so it’s no surprise they’ve earned a spot on our list for this sexy, floral, and fruity scent.

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#15 Best Signature Scent Perfume

LANCÔME La vie est Belle Perfume for Women

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  • Extremely strong and will last for days
  • Good for an expensive night out or special occasions
  • Smells similar to Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb but less expensive
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

La Vie Est Belle is French for “life is beautiful”. We agree, life is beautiful – and so is this brand; it clearly deserves its place among the best perfumes for women. Made with natural ingredients, La Vie Est Belle is for the woman looking for something happy and feminine.

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#16 Best Tropical Scent Perfume

AERIN Hibiscus Palm

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  • Captures the island scent of brilliant sunshine on a lush beach
  • Long-lasting, white floral scent
  • The newest of the Aerin Lauder fragrances won’t disappoint

Pros

Although this may not be a fragrance you recognize (yet), we would be willing to bet that you are quite familiar with AERIN scents (think Mediterranean Honeysuckle, Tangier Vanille, or Evening Rose) and all of the sultry deliciousness they convey.

Lauded by The Fashion Spot as a fragrance newbie quickly creeping its way to the top of the best scents of 2018, Hibiscus Palm by AERIAN will make every day feel like a vacation.

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#17 Best Romantic Michael Kors Perfume

Michael Kors Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum

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  • It has a lovely feminine scent but not terribly floral
  • An extremely sexy and seductive fragrance 
  • Perfect for autumn days and evenings

Pros

A little spritz goes a long way. This bottle has a long-lasting alluring and sexy scent that goes from day to evening. It develops from a floral scent and ends with a musky whiff, making it charming and feminine.

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#18 Best Hidden Gem Perfume

My Insolence by Guerlain for Women

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  • A beautiful take on a tried and true formula
  • Soft scent that lasts awhile
  • Great value
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

Escentual’s review of this fragrance actually had us wanting to take a second look: “My Insolence may not be the most famous Guerlain, nor is it one of the classics, but it is an exceptionally well-crafted perfume.” Since it’s not one often found on best perfume lists, it’s not the most obvious choice. However, women who wear this lovely scent simply cannot get enough.

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#19 Best Sweet & Spicy Jimmy Choo Fragrance

Jimmy Choo Illicit Eau de Parfum for Women

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  • It offers a classy and luxurious smell
  • It lasts longer than other fragrances
  • Has a balance of spicy and sweet scent

Pros

The fragrance gives a strikingly warm and sexy scent that is not overpowering.

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#20 Best Exotic Perfume

Dior Hypnotic Poison

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  • Intoxicating and sultry
  • Complex vanilla scent
  • Great for grabbing attention

Pros

When you’re looking for something unique and intoxicating, a scent that gives you a bit of an edge, this one from Dior is a good choice. Customers rave about the strong vanilla muskiness of this and claim that the exotic scent gets them compliments everywhere they go.

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#21 Best Guilty Pleasure Perfume

Britney Spears Women’s Fantasy Eau de Parfum

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  • Light and sweet-scented perfume
  • Reminiscent of cotton candy and marshmallows
  • Expect compliments galore
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

You might be surprised to see this included on our list of the best womens perfume. Regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of Ms. Britney, women are absolutely in love with her Fantasy perfume. With its light, sweet, and almost candy-like fragrance, this perfume was made to be your (and your man’s) next guilty pleasure.

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#22 Best Inexpensive Perfume

Taylor Swift Women’s Wonderstruck Eau De Parfum Spray

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  • Not just for the tweeny crowd (women are surprised by how much they love this fragrance, too!)
  • A complex mix of fruity, floral, and musky that evolves as you wear it
  • Men love it just as much as women
  • 100% authentic; lower priced than department stores

Pros

Taylor Swift, yet another celebrity Fave on our list, has given us a surprisingly beautiful women’s perfume. So if you’re looking for a pleasant scent that will make people near you want to linger, give this fragrance a try.

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