Fragrances are huge with Gen Z right now, but figuring out the best perfumes for teen girls can be challenging—especially with TikTok flooding the market. To help you impress your daughter, niece, or friend with a trending fragrance they’ll actually be excited about, we spoke to real teens (and mined #PerfumeTok) to see what’s trending. TL;DR: Vanilla everything, candy-inspired gourmands, hair and body mists, celebrity-branded eau de parfums, and a few classic perfumes for women are at the top of their wish lists. From Ariana Grande’s suite of best-selling scents to Sol de Janeiro’s lush, tropical sprays to Marc Jacobs’s iconic Daisy, below, find the best perfumes for teenage girls—including discovery sets that let your teen or tween get a scents of what they like before they commit. Psst: These all make excellent gifts for teen girls (and we’ve got ideas for colognes for teen guys, too).
The best perfumes for teen girls, at a glance
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Most Popular Perfumes for Teen Girls
Among teen girls, a few fragrances have reached must-have status. Ariana Grande’s Cloud leads the pack with its airy vanilla-and-musk blend—a soft gourmand scent that feels cozy yet grown-up (also popular are Ari’s Thank U, Next 2.0, Sweet Like Candy, and God Is a Woman) Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy helped spark the trend years ago with its fruity fragrance and hot-pink bow packaging that’s pure Y2K nostalgia. From viral skin care brand Glossier You’s bright, woody scent to DedCool Xtra Milk’s creamy musk and Philosophy Amazing Grace’s soft floral finish, minimalist perfumes are also trending. And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).
Best Celebrity Perfumes
So many celebrities have their own perfumes (including Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Katy Perry), but these are the ones that have really caught on with teenage girls. Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand is major with the girlies (especially the older ones), as is its debut eau de parfum, a warm caramel-pistachio fragrance that Glamour contributor Fiona Embleton says has “just the right amount of sugary sweetness to ensure this juice still feels grown up.” Billie Eilish’s perfume (in a statement bottle modeled after the singer’s body) is a favorite for its top notes of sugared petals and musks, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth adds a candy-store twist with chocolate marshmallow.
Best Hair & Body Mists
Body and hair mists are having a real moment—arguably even more than perfume itself. They’re more affordable and light enough for school days, since they can be spritzed on without overwhelming a classroom. Sol de Janeiro reigns supreme here, especially with its buttery, beachy Cheirosa 62, fruity-floral Cheirosa 68, and warm, vanilla-caramel Cheirosa 71 scents (all of which you can snag in a perfume gift set). Brands like Phlur and Skylar are making waves with cozy, vanilla-forward mists, while these vibrant, floral classics from Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret are as popular today as they were in the early aughts.
Best Fragrance Discovery Sets
The holiday season is the best time to pick up a fragrance discovery set or gift set. These stocking stuffer–size kits package travel sizes of different scents so she can figure out what she likes best—ideal for anyone looking for her first perfume, a signature fragrance, or for tossing in a makeup bag. TikTok-viral brands like Tocca, Kayali, and Boy Smells offer gorgeous options, while Ulta’s School Year set lets her sample popular picks like Snif Sweet Ash, Ariana Grande R.E.M., and Marc Jacobs Daisy.
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