the best female fragrances

jo loves pomelo

it’s delicate and citrus-y without being sickly, formulated with warmer undertones

cartier la panthere

sophisticated and indulgent, a perfect cocktail for evenings out. it’s a bold fragrance with detectable notes of musk and nuances of fruity flavours. use sparingly, one spritz and you're set for the day - or night!

givenchy eau de givenchy

a bright and breezy scent reminiscent of long summer days. eau de givenchy is a perfect harmony of citrus and floral scents the perfect refreshing pick-me-up. if you want something feminine that dances between floral and fruity, this is a great option

kenzo world eau de toilette

it’s a light, jubilant scent that’s got base notes of peonies but a dominant scent of pear. an ideal summer scent that requires topping up throughout the day

estée lauder beautiful eau de parfum

upon application, the scent is apparently light and floral. estée lauder then intend for the heady rose and lily to eventually soften out into jasmin and ylang ylang before warming to a rich, woody base of sandalwood and vetiver

marc jacobs decadence eau de parfum

marc jacobs have infused some unusual notes; orris, plum, saffron, and papyrus woods, to name a few — making for a devilishly grown-up fragrance that’s perfect for evening wear

lancôme la vie est belle eau de parfum

with iris, jasmine and orange blossom at its heart; juicy pear & blackcurrant at the top; and patchouli, tonka and patchouli at the base, this is an unashamedly girly perfume for day or evening wear

michael kors wonderlust eau de parfum

with top notes of bergamot and pink pepper and a smooth sandalwood base, micheal kors have developed a beautifully balanced fragrance that customers say moves effortlessly from fresh and zingy to soft and mellow over the course of wear

jo malone london basil & neroli cologne

this wonderfully fresh unisex cologne is just the ticket if you want a light, subtle scent, but tend to find florals cloying. the clean, citrusy neroli has been used to instill the sense of a breath of fresh air

tom ford oud minérale

with oud minérale, tom ford takes the signature smoky note and makes it seem completely fresh

marc jacobs daisy

though the name of this scent makes it sound like it was made for the younger crowd, inside this quirky bottle is an artistic feat. the blend of wild strawberry, violet, gardenia, and jasmine somehow always feels light and airy — even after multiple spritzes

yves saint laurent mon paris

red berries and pear intermingle with lush, rich ingredients like white musk, patchouli, and crystal moss

jo malone london myrrh & tonka

cozy without being cloying, this toasty almond and mellow tonka bean blend delivers just enough warm and fuzzy

estée lauder modern muse le rouge

with a velvet cream accord, ripe fruit, and bouquets of roses, it’s sophisticated but still hits the spot

giorgio armani sí

sí is a blockbuster scent that plays more like an indie. a take on the familiar chypre concept — a favorite perfume family known for its mossy, distinctive scent — it introduces brighter, juicy notes like the tangy blackcurrant

chanel no. 19

this woody, green floral has a clarity and sharpness to it that feels feminine, but not frou-frou

ralph lauren collection lime

lots of lime scents can smell like cleaning products or energy drinks. not even sure mr. lauren has come into contact with those two things. his reference? the french riviera, of course

dolce & gabbana light blue for women

citrus, bluebells, a whisper-light hint of rose: misted on your neck, light blue leaves behind a scent that’s just pretty, not perfume-y. no wonder it’s a classic