If you're looking for a new scent for the season, these are fresh recommendations - the top 5 men's, women's, and unisex perfumes that stand out the most.
These are the fragrances that are most talked about and most often on recommendation lists.
Top 5 men's
Chanel – Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif (a deeper, denser, "extract" interpretation).
Yves Saint Laurent – MYSLF L'Absolu (“cool spiced”, stronger and more intense MYSLF).
Montblanc – Explorer Extreme (safe "blind buy" variant, amber/leather drier finish)
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Jean Paul Gaultier – Le Male Elixir Absolu (aromatic amber; plum + lavender + tonka).
Creed – Oud Zarian (spicy amber with oud; exotic, but not "suffocating").
Top 5 women's
Kayali – Fleur Majesty Rose Royale (fresh rose with fruity notes).
Phlur – Golden Rule (fruity-floral, “easy reach” for every day).
Parfums de Marly – Valaya Exclusif (more intense, luxurious “statement”).
YSL – Libre Berry Crush (a new variation of the Libre line, in a berry direction).
Prada – Infusion de Santal Chai (new chapter in the Infusion series; sandal/chai vibe).
Top 5 sleepyheads
Le Labo – Violette 30 (green floral tones + white tea + cedar).
DedCool – Mochi Milk (milk/sweet rice/vanilla – gourmet, “cozy”).
Tom Ford – Fig Erotique (green in the opening, then ripe fig + ylang-ylang + vetiver).
Dries Van Noten – Havana Gold (licorice, tobacco, mandarin, cinnamon, leather – night).
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