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Finding your own personal scent is a very personal matter. It’s incredibly important to find a scent that appeals to you and makes you feel more confident. However, it doesn’t hurt if others love your scent too. Is there a better compliment than “You smell amazing”? Us, we don’t think so. That’s why we’re sharing the perfumes that get us the most compliments. If you wear any of the following 13 scents, you’re guaranteed to get stopped on the street. You can thank Us later!
If you’re on PerfumeTok – the TikTok page for perfume obsessed people – you’ve probably heard of a little fragrance called Baccarat Rouge 540. Created by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, this fragrance has gone mega-viral due to its unique composition of saffron, jasmine, cedarwood and amber, which is an absolute compliment magnet. This perfume is so famous that (…)
“I’ve always been drawn to rich gourmand fragrances, but Angels’ Share is a world all its own. It’s sweet, of course, but the balanced potion is also spicy, woody, alcoholic and a bit smoky. Best saved for special occasions when you want to make a statement. The first spritz bites the nose with hints of cinnamon and cognac. Over time, the scent softens and warms as tonka bean and oak emerge before settling into a cozy praline and vanilla haze. Countless men have stopped me on the subway to ask me what I’m wearing – and I love seeing their blissful expressions when they catch the first whiff of it.” – Mary Honkus, part-time business writer
“I’m not lying, I wasn’t sure what to think of Vanilla Era when I first smelled it. The first spritz can sometimes be over the top, but once I let it sink in, the compliments come pouring in… and it never stops! The first day I wore it, several people came up to me in my local cafe and told me how incredible I smelled. The heady composition of black pepper, cashmere wood, Iso E Super (a synthetic note that gives perfumes a velvety essence) and vanilla absolute (the most concentrated form of vanilla) immediately grabs people’s attention. I’m convinced it’s secretly a love potion – do with that information what you will!” – Mary Honkus, part-time business writer
“Vanilla scents are my signature, but every now and then I like to switch things up. Alien Hypersense, with its notes of jasmine, green mandarin and pear accords, makes me feel like a panther, moving and roaming gracefully through the night. I find this perfume to be very grounding. When I go out with my girlfriends, people often come up to me just to compliment me on how good I smell!” — Larry Stansbury, part-time trade writer
“While I’ve been wearing the pink pepper notes of Glossier You for most of the summer, my new favorite fall scent has made its presence felt in my collection just in time for the upcoming season—though I certainly didn’t want to wait until late September to wear it. Sandalwood and cedarwood come together in this perfume oil to create a romantic scent that’s clean, a little mysterious, and, as friends have put it, “addictive.” The perfect compliment.” — Suzy Forman, Junior Commerce Editor
“Also loved Alix Earlethis is my feel-good scent. The brand has several scents, but my favorite is the original Cheirosa ’62. It contains delicious gourmand notes like pistachio, almond and vanilla that are perfect for cozying up on the couch after a long day in the sun or for bringing a touch of summer into winter.” — Olivia Hanson, business writer
“Other fragrances come and go, but the Miss Dior perfume is one I keep coming back to. It has classic floral facets, bergamot and rosewood, that I can imagine being the backbone of my fragrance collection for the rest of my life. It makes me feel elevated—like a rich mom—and I use it for everything from brunch with the girls to first dates.” — Olivia Hanson, business writer
“I have been wearing this perfume for years and still get compliments on it! The bright, floral scent offers a hint of citrus and always puts a smile on my face – pun intended.” – Lauren Anderson, Shopping Editor, Women’s world
“I love the Creed Aventus fragrance because it is a classic scent that most men should have in their fragrance arsenal. It contains notes of pineapple, jasmine, patchouli, birch, ambroxan, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk that blend with your natural skin scent and create a neutral, bold base from which the scent can permeate. Pink pepper, apple, bergamot and blackcurrant add a slight sweetness to the fragrance that refines the smell. All in all, it is one of my favorites because I feel strong and charming when I wear it – and I’m sure it will be a compliment magnet for you too!” – Jacorey Moon, Weekend Trade Writer
“This perfume is a new addition to my perfume collection, but it has quickly become my favorite and most complimented perfume to date. Similar to the OG Libre scent, Flowers & Flames is warm and cheerful, but has subtle vanilla notes. I’ve been wearing it for less than a month and have received at least five compliments on it in one day.” — Jasmine Washington, business writer
“The notes of candied pear, vanilla cream and rock candy in this perfume give me cravings for sweets all day long. Whenever I wear this scent to my HIIT class, people ask if they can workout next to me just to smell the vanilla candy for the entire hour.” — Larry Stansbury, part-time trade writer
“This is my favorite dinner scent because it smells so sweet, delicate, and luxurious. I’m pretty sure my boyfriend plans dinner dates just so I can wear this scent!” — Savannah Born, business journalist
“I’m a fan of floral scents. This dark floral scent is a blend of some of my favorite notes, including dark cherry and jasmine. Whenever I wear it, I expect people to stop me on the subway, and it happens like clockwork! At least twice a day, someone is guaranteed to ask me what I’m wearing or tell me I smell really good.” — Jasmine Washington, business writer
“As a beauty writer, I get to test so many different scents, but I actually bought Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry at my local Sephora with my own money. Not only is it warm and spicy, but it’s also easy to layer. I love combining the woody and earthy notes of Palo Santo and Black Cherry with scents like Juliette Has a Gun Juliette EDP to create a custom scent that’s uniquely me.” — Jasmine Washington, business writer
Ladies, I have found my signature scent and it is vanilla. I am a connoisseur of vanilla scents and many brands in the market try to stay on trend by creating vanilla scents. I first discovered vanilla scents at an event earlier this year when I smelled an editor wearing one and became obsessed. I didn’t know what to (…)
