This seductive pick is a favorite of Wodarcyk’s, who says she reaches for it year-round. “It’s a lush, tropical fig that blooms into something beautiful and humid in the summer, and takes a sharper, greener turn in the winter. I’ve received endless compliments on it, even by people who don’t typically love fig scents. Putting this on is an instant confidence-booster that makes me feel ready to take on the day,” she says.
Best Vanilla: Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum
Original photo from Ariel Wodarcyk testing Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum
Best for: Hearing compliments left and right
This TikTok-viral vanilla perfume is hugely popular for a reason—it smells warm, sweet, and decadent. “This is such a glamorous perfume,” says Wodarcyk. “I love the way the warmth of the vanilla, tonka, and woods mingle with the creaminess of the floral notes and the deep, crystallized brown sugar. It’s absolutely delicious, lasts all day, and I always get compliments when I wear it. Plus, how adorable is this mini bottle?”
Best for Women in Their 30s: Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum
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Original photo from Jenifer Calle testing Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum
Best for: Smelling clean, fresh, and put-together
This cloudlike fragrance is fruity and feminine, but still captures modernity with potent notes of bergamot and ambrofix musk. This combination makes it a great scent for women in their 30s, as it’s the perfect blend of youth and sophistication. “If you want to smell like an expensive French woman, this perfume is worth it,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “It actually stays on all day—at least eight hours—and even longer on clothes, so you’re guaranteed to smell crisp and fresh.”
Best for Women Over 50: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum
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Original photo from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum
Best for: Exuding effortless sophistication
“This luxurious eau de parfum spray makes a great gift for your mom, as I recently gifted it to my mom over the holidays. It has warm notes of lavender essence, orange blossom, and musk accords that give off an opulent, almost spa-like scent. It’s also quite long-lasting and blends well with natural skin scent, and it’s become a staple in her everyday beauty routine. If your mom ends up loving it, too, the brand also has a cute gift set that includes a matching lotion and travel-size spray,” says Kilkeary.
Best Woodsy: Byredo Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum
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Original photo from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing Byredo Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum
Best for: A cold-weather winter scent
“This scent is so addictive,” says Glamour senior beauty editor Ariana Yaptangco. “Woody and spicy notes of cardamom, sandalwood, and cedarwood give it that earthy, musky vibe that I love, but bright vetiver and papyrus help balance out the heaviness. It reminds me of walking through the woods and the feeling of sunlight on my skin. It’s a great scent year-round—since it’s so earthy, you can’t really associate it with a season.”
Best Unisex: Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
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Original photo from Ariel Wodarcyk testing Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
Best for: Smelling like a seaside breeze
Wood Sage & Sea Salt is clean, crisp, and refreshing—basically everything you would want in a unisex scent. While it’s not the longest-lasting option on this list, Wodarcyk says that makes it great for layering and a no-fail gift. “My partner and I love this scent, but so does my aunt, my dad, and other family members across all ages and genders,” says Wodarcyk. “I would never call a scent universally appealing because everyone has such different noses, but this comes extremely close.”
Best for Date Night: Brown Girl Jane Chalet Eau de Parfum
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Original photo from Ariel Wodarcyk testing Brown Girl Jane Chalet Eau de Parfum
Best for: Smelling good enough to eat
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