What are the 5 best perfumes available right now?

Answer 1

I would give you the top 14 best perfumes right now.

* The 14 Best New Perfumes *

A list of the hottest new scents for spring & summer
Every season a new rash of fragrances hit the market. So which ones are worth the bucks? I've read the magazines, sniffed the perfumes & given them a test run & these are the 14 best new (and not so new) fragrances for spring & summer.

Added bonus: Read on to the bottom to get an expert tip on how to make fragrance last without fumigating everyone on the elevator.

1. elizabeth W Magnolia Eau de Parfum The minute I smelled this fragrance in Anthropologie, I knew I had to buy it. Light & airy, it smelled of romantic summer nights in the Old South. And the price was just right: $28. Ingredients: White magnolia petals deepened with saffron and sandalwood and mingled with Riviera mimosa and gardenia.

2. Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Celebrities are huge fans of this gorgeous perfume from Acqua di Parma. And it's no wonder why. The notes of mandarin & bergamot keep this sweet, floral fragrance crisp, but not syrupy. Pricey, but worth it at $98.

3. Bulgari Blu Notte THis latest fragrance from Bulgari was meant to be worn after dark. Blue Notte's blend of galanga, iris & dark chocolate embodies 'refined seduction, along with the mystery of the night,' according to the company.$48.

4. Stila Midnight Bloom Another perfume perfect for the night, Stila's new Midnight Bloom is a mix of sweet fig, sandalwood & golden amber that 'mesmerizes under the moonlight, leaving you spinning.' OK. Anyway, it's $50. Not bad at all. And testers at Allure magazine gave it high marks claiming it smells like spring.

5. Thierry Mugler Violet, Peony & Lily ($60 each) Thierry Mugler Angel is a legendary fragrance, but if its rich, gourmand notes are too bold for your taste, try one of his 3 lighter Angels that recently fell to earth. There's Violet, Lily, & Peony. Their bottles are as gorgeous as the original.

6. Gap Scent Editions perfume oils Customized fragrances aren't just for the rich anymore. At Gap, you can mix & match 12 single-note aromas to come up with your perfect scent. 'People have always been interested in personalized scents,' says Rochelle Bloom of the Fragrance Foundation to InStyle magazine. 'They used to be elitist, but now scents are available to everyone.'

7. Moschino Couture In an InStyle Magazine interview, actress Mena Suvari said her signature scent is this one. "I've always been drawn to fragrances that are musky & spicy," she says. "I've been wearing Moschino Couture for a year, and it's amazing. I've only met like, two people who even know what it is. But whenever I wear it people always come straight out and ask, 'What are you wearing?' I love that." You'll love how affordable this perfume is.

8. Pink by Nanadabary If Madonna is more your icon, you might want to check out one of the fragrances she wears. Pink is a warm Oriental scent featuring nutmeg, coriander & bourbon vanilla notes. Another pricey perfume at $125.

9. Gucci Envy Me Want to make a fashion statement with your perfume? Try this new fragrance from Gucci. Housed in a logo-adorned bottle, this peony-and-pomegranate scent looks just as fresh as it smells.

10. Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Nil To formulate the company's new fragrance, Hermes' perfumer, Jean-Claude Ellena turned to the understated glamour of the souks in the city of Aswan, along the Nile. The result is a blend of notes found on the riverbanks of the Nile, green mango, lotus blossoms & cassia tree leaves. $125.

11. Island Michael Kors Inspired by Kors' travels to exotic, beachy locales, Island 'is transports you with one spray,' says the designer. His new fragrance blends honeysuckle, Chinese kiwi & Bulgarian rose to create a light but sophisticated impression.

12. Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf are known for their clothes designed for fashion intellectuals who want to be noticed. Now there's a fragrance to match their clothes. Flowerbomb is potent, powerful & rose heavy.

13. Santa Maria Novella's perfumes The best perfume is the Melograno Acqua di Colonia. It's fresh & glamorous.

14. Guerlain L'Heure Bleu The perfect hint of Bergamot & vanilla. $52.

Bonus tip: How to make fragrance last without fumigating everyone on the elevator. spray perfume on the back of your wrists, knees & neck. And never rub, because rubbing crushes the molecules of the fragrance & ruins the scent. Some beauty editors only spritz the inner elbows & behind the knees. Why? The fragrance stays a little moist & fragrance works best just a little bit humid.

* Top selling perfumes of 2005 *

I thought it would be interesting to see which perfumes managed to capture the attention of consumers in 2005, given the almost staggering number of new releases this year. Here is a sampling of the biggest sellers at some of the online fragrance stores:

At Aedes de Venustas, Serge Lutens takes top billing with Chergui, a fragrance which was only added to the export range fairly recently:

1. Chergui by Serge Lutens
2. Costes by Hotel Costes
3. La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur
4. Daim Blond by Serge Lutens
5. Fiori di Capri by Carthusia

B-glowing's best selling perfume was the celebrity favorite Kai:

1. Kai by Kai
2. Vanille Fleuri de Tahiti by La Maison de la Vanille
3. Clean Eau De Toilette by Clean
4. Cocoa Tamarind by Voluspa
5. Jasmine Brown Sugar by Voluspa

At Beautycafe, the Norwegian fragrance Geir by Geir Ness heads the list:

1. Geir for men by Geir Ness
2. Vanille Extreme by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
3. Vanille Peach by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
4. Chinatown by Bond no. 9
5. Ocean by Eadward

Beautyhabit's top seller was another celebrity perfume favorite, Child by Susan Owens:

1. Child Perfume by Susan Owens
2. Kai by Kai
3. Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti by La Maison de la Vanille
4. Vanille Parfum by Ligne St Barth
5. Luctor et Emergo Parfum by the People of the Labyrinths

Across the pond in Germany, Lorenzo Villoresi's powdery Teint de Neige is the best seller at First-in-Fragrance:

1. Teint de Neige by Lorenzo Villoresi
2. Peau de Peche by Keiko Mecheri
3. Mandorlo by Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo
4. Amour de Cacao by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
5. Rose de Feu by Parfums de Rosine

Luckyscent's biggest seller this year was Susanne Lang's Ultimate Vanilla Collection:

1. Ultimate Vanilla Collection by Susanne Lang
2. Serendipitous by Serendipity 3
3. Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti by La Maison de la Vanille
4. Monyette Paris
5. Kyoto by Comme des Garcons

Another Lorenzo Villoresi favorite, Donna, is a big seller at Luscious Cargo. This list shows the top five selling perfumes but not in order of sales:

1. Donna by Lorenzo Villoresi
2. tie: La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur and Loukhoum by Keiko Mecheri
3. Philosykos by Diptyque
4. Luctor et Emergo by the People of the Labyrinths
5. Teint de Neige by Lorenzo Villoresi

The top selling perfume for women at Perfumebay was Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker (Armani Black Code, by the way, was the top seller for men):

1. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
2. Angel by Thierry Mugler
3. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
4. Be Delicious by DKNY
5. Paris Hilton by Paris Hilton

The popular Dolce & Gabbana fragrance Light Blue is the top selling fragrance at Perfume.com:

1. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
2. Dolce & Gabbana for men by Dolce & Gabbana
3. White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor
4. L'Eau d'Issey for women by Issey Miyake
5. Design for women by Paul Sebastian

And Hanae Mori, sometimes referred to as Hanae Mori Butterfly, heads the list at Scentiments:

1. Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori
2. Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka
3. Angel by Thierry Mugler
4. Prada by Prada
5. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

At The Perfume Shoppe in Canada, Attar by Montale is the most popular fragrance:

1. Attar by Montale
2. Aoud Damascus Rose by Montale
3. Fleur d'Oranger by Serge Lutens
4. Daim Blond by Serge Lutens
5. La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Answer 2

i would say to not go with perfumes because most of them are very heavy, some brands might be light but i kno none of that sort. Everyone i kno in school has Bath and Body Works sprays and perfumes that shimmer. They have amazing scents you should go there! and its good because there is a huge vairtey of scents to choose from that you like. (but the most popular ones are, cumcumber melon, sweet pea, warm vanilla, forzen daiquiri, and this one orange or peach scent i forgot what it was called but every single soul in school, in the mall, on tv and everyone has that)

Answer 3

Michael Kors
Flower Bomb By Viktor Rolf
Chance by Chanel
Angel by Thierry Mulger
Hypnotic Poisen by Dior

Answer 4

That is difficult to answer. Everyone's body chemistry is diffrent. A perfume that smells good on one person,may not smell go on you. Find out if you like floral, earthy, musky etc, Then you can find the right one for you.

Answer 5

1. Chance by Chanel
2. Paris by Paris Hilton (don't laugh its amazing)
3. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
4. Coco by Chanel
5. Safari by Ralph Lauren

Answer 6

I agree with the chick above....HAPPY......it smells great on a chick.....the GAP also has a DREAM which smell good on a chick. Theres another one that all guys will love and its called ICI if they still make it...smells like chocolate....and the old fashioned dollar store version....EXCLAIMATION....is still good for a fun time.....I dont know more than that.....

But if you wanna wash your hair in something that a guy will remember...use OUTRAGEOUS.....smells awsome and will leave a lasting impression....

That's all I can do to help you from a guys point of view

Answer 7

My favorite two are Lauren Style by Ralph Loren and whatever the fragrance is called that you smell when you walk into Abercrobie. I have it but can't remember the name. I love that scent.

Answer 8

Beyond Paradise
happy
burberry
white shoulders
pleasures