For those who want to seek out something more off the beaten track than Santal 33, Neroli 36 might just be for you.

Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.Its ease and versatility make it a great choice for both women who have hundreds of perfumes and those who only have one or two, but especially for those who value discretion over loud, bold scents.

Whether you're into woodsy, crisp or sultry notes, the best perfumes for women feature irresistible aromas that linger on skin all day but never become cloying. April (she/her) is the beauty director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day, where she oversees all beauty content. Hence santal blush starts out with a soft whisper of sandalwood, shy and unassuming – barely traceable, mellowed by spices and the tiniest hint of white flower. With notes of musk and frankincense set on a backdrop of sandalwood and cinnamon, we’re reminded of Turkish delight and the sweet smoke of hookah within this scent. It's the most unique mix of jasmine, cedar and amber that’s warm, sensual and strong yet somehow soft — totally addictive and the kind of signature scent people stop and ask about.This is a genderless perfume that exudes a classic austere, intriguing mood with a hint of florals as you pass by. Why this is a Vogue top pick: With fresh notes of lily of the valley, peony and iris blended with creamy musks, vanilla, and a hint of tonka bean, the new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is soft and sensual. Discover the fresh aroma of wild strawberries, dance under a shower of violet and jasmine petals, and let the zingy grapefruit tease your olfactories.

You see, the formulations of our latest top perfumes are long lasting, smell amazing… and are sure to get you heaps of compliments. All Maison Crivelli fragrances are unisex, and while this leans on the more masculine side, it won’t make you smell “blokey” like you’ve spent the evening snogging a hedge fund manager in The Ned. However, there are no regulating bodies that officiate on how Fragrance Houses classify their scents and so the implied oil concentration can sometimes be over or understated.

Inspired by summers spent battling over a chess board with his grandfather, Jan Ahlgran created this luscious citrus-green scent with notes of bergamot, leather and patchouli.