Perfume collections 23
23 collections to start from: perfumes grouped by concentration, by occasion and by taste. Each collection page lists its perfumes in 3, 10 and 30 ml.
By concentration
- Eau de parfum 519 perfumesEvery fragrance on this page is an eau de parfum, with notes running from rose to roasted coffee. Guerlain Eau de Tulle uses angelica, citruses and pink pepper. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal sets blood orange and mandarin orange beside gardenia. Montale Sensual Instinct brings roasted coffee beans, praline and rose together.
- Eau de toilette 105 perfumesHere you find the fragrances we list as eau de toilette. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier brings artemisia and cardamom, while Mirto di Panarea by Acqua di Parma leans on basil and myrtle. Brisa Cubana by Escada and Daisy by Marc Jacobs suit anyone drawn to lime, mint or strawberry. Start with the note you like most and order a decant.
- Eau de cologne 8 perfumesThese are the fragrances we list as eau de cologne. Colonia by Acqua di Parma is made of citrus, lavender and neroli. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert by Bvlgari adds cardamom and coriander to bergamot, and Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone London turns to pomegranate and pink pepper. Pick by the note you reach for, then try it as a decant.
- Extrait de parfum 110 perfumesThis page gathers the fragrances we list as extrait de parfum. Pornstar (Noyau Doux) by Toskovat' sits beside Kirke by Tiziana Terenzi and Le Gemme Tygar Extrait by Bvlgari. To choose, read the note list first: fruit, citrus or spice tell you more than the name does. Each comes as a decant, so you can wear it before committing to a full bottle.
- Parfum 40 perfumesParfum is the page for fragrances listed simply as parfum. Defy Parfum by Calvin Klein pairs pink pepper with lavender and cacao, while Libre Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is built on bergamot, ginger and mandarin orange. Compare the notes to find your direction, then take a decant home to wear for a few days.
- Absolu de parfum 12 perfumesThe fragrances here carry the absolu name, from Florabloom Absolu by Guerlain to Black Saffron Absolu by Byredo. Elysium Absolue Pour Femme by Roja Dove and Guilty Absolute Pour Femme by Gucci sit alongside them. The notes range from coconut and mango to cassis and blackberry, so read them first, then choose a decant to try.
- Essence de parfum 3 perfumesThis page gathers fragrances sold as essence de parfum. Amouage Sequence is one of them, with lychee, saffron and oud among its notes. Read the notes on each fragrance page, then choose a 3 ml decant to wear before you pick a larger size.
By occasion and taste
- New in 201 perfumesNew perfumes here run from coffee and chocolate to sea salt and pine. By Kilian Midnight Espresso combines coffee, rum and chocolate. Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Flower pairs eucalyptus, lemon and sea salt. Byredo Gypsy Water Absolu adds bergamot, black pepper and pine needles to the mix.
- Niche perfumes 610 perfumesThis page gathers niche fragrances from independent and artisan houses. They sit away from the mass market, so many will be new to you. Start with the scent family you already wear, then try a 3 ml decant before choosing a larger size. Each fragrance page lists its notes.
- Perfumes for cold weather 881 perfumesAutumn and winter ask for more depth from a fragrance. These are the warmer, richer choices, the ones that suit cold air, scarves and heavy coats. Start with the style that feels most comforting to you, then try it first in a small decant at home.
- Summer perfumes 328 perfumesWarm weather changes what you want to wear. The fragrances here are lighter and fresher, built for long bright days rather than heavy evenings. Pick by how fresh you like a scent to feel on skin. A 3 ml decant fits a holiday bag or a summer week.
- Perfumes for the office 501 perfumesA workplace fragrance should be composed and easy on the people around you. These perfumes suit a shared room, where a quiet scent works better than a loud one. Choose by the character you want at your desk, then test a 3 ml decant through a full working week.
- Perfumes for a night out 468 perfumesEvenings call for a fragrance with more presence. The perfumes here are stronger and more noticeable than a daytime scent. Think about where the night takes you and how close you will be to others. Try a 3 ml decant first, then move up once you know it suits you.
- Perfumes for a date 773 perfumesDinner calls for a fragrance that stays close and feels warm. Here you find romantic choices meant to be noticed up close rather than across the room. Pick by mood: softer for a quiet table, deeper for a late evening. Each one can be tried as a small decant before you settle.
- Everyday perfumes 669 perfumesSome days need a fragrance that asks nothing of you. This is the page for those, with easy choices that sit well at a desk, on a walk or at the table. Choose the one that feels natural, then wear it often. Decants make it simple to test a few side by side.
- Fresh perfumes for active days 53 perfumesA gym bag fragrance should feel fresh and clean, not heavy. The perfumes here are chosen for active days, from training sessions to the walk home. Look for a sporty character, then try a 3 ml decant that fits easily in your kit. Each fragrance page lists its notes.
- Long-lasting perfumes 165 perfumesMany shoppers choose a perfume for how long it stays with them, and this page is for that wish. Read the notes on each page, then wear a 3 ml decant through a full day to see how it behaves on your own skin. Move up to 10 or 30 ml once you are sure.
- Bestsellers 48 perfumesNot sure where to begin? Start on this page. It is a short list, so you do not have to go through the whole range. Choose a style you already like, order it as a 3 ml decant to wear on your skin for a few days, then move up to 10 or 30 ml once you know it suits you.
- Hall of fame 158 perfumesHere are long-established names a shopper may already recognise. If you are new to perfume, they make a steady place to begin. Read each description, choose the style that appeals, and try it in a decant before moving on to another. Take your time, as there is no rush.
- Under the radar 95 perfumesThese are fragrances from lesser-known houses, set apart from the usual shelves. You are less likely to meet them in a department store, so this suits a shopper who wants something less familiar. Browse by scent family, then try a 3 ml decant before you commit to more.
- First impressions 149 perfumesA first meeting leaves little time, so the scent should be clear and comfortable. These fragrances are chosen for interviews, introductions and first dates. Keep it simple. Look for something clean in feel and easy on the room, and try a decant before the day itself.
- Celebrity favourites 159 perfumesThis page gathers fragrance lines launched under well-known names from music, film and fashion. Browse the range to see which styles appeal, then choose the scent that suits how you like to smell. Decanting lets you try a fragrance in a small size before committing to more.
- Talked about online 130 perfumesSome fragrances come up again and again in social video. This page collects them so you can see what the conversation is about. Each one has a fragrance page with its notes. A 3 ml decant lets you try a talked-about scent before deciding whether it suits your skin.