Best Perfumes for Women

3 Best Smelling David Yurman Perfumes

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David Yurman is a company that is known for its boutique jewelry. However, it has also ventured into the world of women’s fragrances a bit of the past decade. While there aren’t a huge selection of scents in this line, when compared to some of the bigger brands; they still have managed to gain some popularity in the market. In this post, I have selected the top three best smelling perfumes for her by Yurman.

What are the Best David Yurman Fragrances?

Best Summer Perfume

David Yurman Summer Essence Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Hyacinth, apple blossom, and orchid lead the war in this summery floral fragrance. It’s soft, aquatic, with fruity and musky undertones.

Summer Essence is a floral perfume without the overwhelming effect of some of the heavier bouquet scents and completely wearable during the warmer months.

Most Popular Fragrance

DAVID YURMAN by David Yurman EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1.7 OZ– The original David Yurman EDP is marked with a sharp black currant opening that is paired with juicy citrus and some faint water lily.

As it dries down, the fruity scent makes way for a rose and peony combo that smells very well done, and is complemented by patchouli.

The rose is more dominant and has a green sort of aroma to it. Good performance throughout.

Light Rose and Musk

David Yurman Delicate Essence Eau De toilette Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Another rose based scent that is also flanked by peony and musk. However, the rose in Delicate Essence is more pronounced, and more of a red rose.

Plus, pink pepper and lotus, add to the composition. It’s light with a floral and musky clean dry down. Plus, a bright and upbeat personality.

5 Best Smelling Revlon Perfumes

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Revlon is well known for its various makeup lines and has been trusted for years for that purpose. During the same time frame, it has been in the fragrance market, also. A lot of their perfumes no longer exist, such as the Debbie Gibson, late 80s teeny scent: Electric Youth. However, we are today going to focus on 5 perfumes from Revlon that are both available, and among their absolute best. Now, the great thing about Revlon, is how utterly inexpensive their fragrances are with options in the $7-15 range, as of writing. So, let’s get into it.

What are the Best Revlon Fragrances?

Warm and Fresh Floral

Revlon Fire & Ice Perfume for Women, 1.7 Fl. Oz., womens fragrance– Fire & Ice as the name suggests, plays warm notes off of cool ones, to create a captivating and pleasant experience.

It utilizes orange and orange blossom for the cool aspect and then a warm amber and smoky incense to provide the heat.

All of this is joined by other floral notes, such as orchid. It’s comforting and bright and a nice bargain.

Leather and Woods

Ciara by Revlon Perfume for Women, 2.3 Fl. Oz., 100% strength concentrated spray– An intense raspberry opens up the fragrance, which will then dry down into a warm, woody fragrance with bits of sweet and powdery elements.

Leather, rosewood, cedar, ylang-ylang, and vanilla round out the composition and create a very enjoyable, almost unisex scent. For an inexpensive fragrance, this is one that performs extremely well, both in terms of projection and longevity.

Sweet Fruit with a Kick

Charlie Gold by Revlon for Women – 3.4 Ounce EFS Spray- Charlie Gold is a fruity fragrance with spicy warmth. The fruit notes are made up of peach and plum, which gives it a bit of a different feel from many other fruity scents out there.

Add to that a nice cinnamon note and a slightly salty caramel, which only add to the depth of the perfume.

Then, the warmth and smoothness get cranked up by sandalwood and amber. It’s an enveloping warmth with sweetness and a powdered finish.

Classic Revlon

Jean Nate by Revlon After Bath Splash 30 oz for Women– Jean Nate has been around for many many decades, and naturally, is going to be reformulated and not exactly resemble the original batch from like the 1930s or so.

However, it’s a super clean and somewhat soapy fragrance with lemon and fresh lavender and some spice. It’s simple and nice choice to smell nice when one doesn’t need to stand out.

Best Floral Revlon

Charlie Red by Revlon for Women – 3.4 Ounce EFS Spray– Charlie Red starts off with a blend of some fruity notes and floral ones, before it moves into a huge bouquet fragrance with musk undertones and some sandalwood.

It’s mostly carnation and tuberose that are detectable in this one and it will be detectable because the sillage is quite strong. Still, a nice option for those looking for a cheapie floral.

4 Best Smelling Jessica McClintock Perfumes

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Jessica McClintock has been a popular name in certain fashion niches for decades. During this time period, the designer has released some fragrances, and some of those have enjoyed a good amount of best seller status. In this post, I wanted to select four scents which could be considered the best of the Jessica McClintock line. As usual, I have linked each to their page on Amazon for more info and ease of purchase.

What are the Best Smelling Jessica McClintock Perfumes?

Most Popular

Jessica Mcclintock By Jessica Mcclintock For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Oz.– The originator and the most popular of the line of Jessica McClintock fragrances. It’s been around for decades now and is a mostly floral blend with fruit notes such as lemon.

Lily, rose, and jasmine are the triumvirate of floral notes which power this classic womanly perfume. It is a light bouquet of those floral notes with a bit of citrus to prevent it from turning too ‘green’.

Super Floral

Jessica McClintock No. 3 Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Another floral that is highlighted by a lily note, but this one is a pure floral and there isn’t any fruit to balance it out. Mostly, the lily and magnolia will peak through and some light greenish undertones.

Obviously, this should only be worn by those who enjoy a nice flower-laden fragrance and McClintock No. 3 also feature notes of  rose, lilac, and magnolia. Like walking in a springtime garden. Sweet, smooth, and fresh.

Fruity Violet

Jessica Mc Clintock Dancing Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– A very clean and light fragrance with notes of juicy green apple and violet petals. It’s got a sugar citrus sweetness provided by the lemon, bergamot, and black currant notes but it all sits on top of a floral bed.

Gardenia and jasmine flank the fruit combination and provide something that is purely feminine. The floral accord comes across as fairly powdery at times, yet, with a bright and somewhat tart opening act.

The apple is the main fruit note, but the citrus and black currant are very present initially. That opening is almost all fruit aromas.

Led by Lily

JESS BY JESSICA McCLINTOCK 3.4 EDP SPRAY– Another floral but with a woody base and a bit of a different mixture from the usual flower fare.  This one is highlighted by hyacinth, which has a rather unique place, in a world where so many perfumes are headlined by the usual rose and lily notes.

It’s a light floral that is beautiful and none too complex, but one that is green and refreshing on a spring day. Update: This has now been replaced by Modern Jess. Though, you can find bottles of each, and they pretty much overlap in terms of smell.

Best Smelling Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

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Marc Jacobs’ Daisy line of scents, have been a massive success, and of course fueled almost countless flanker fragrances from the original. With so many options, it can be difficult to cut through the fog of choice, and select one that can be considered the best of the lot.

In this post, I am going to try and do so. I will present three options, with different styles, that are the top contenders from the line. From heavier fruited scent to a more floral option and in between.

What are the Best Daisy Perfumes by Marc Jacobs?

Sunny Summer

Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Spray, Daisy So Fresh Sunshine, 2.5 Ounce– So Fresh Sunshine is a lighter fragrance for the spring/summer months, but also smells amazing. This one is led by the fruit notes, grapefruit and strawberry, above the floral ingredients.

It’s quite a different take from the others in the Daisy line, however, the juicy fruits at the opening and that clean upbeat energy makes it a beautiful departure from the norm.

The strawberry note and apple blossom, reign at the top. During the dry down, rose and jasmine begin to come in. Sunshine is well balanced, but not a powerhouse type of perfume.

Fresh Take

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette Spray-125ml/4.25 oz.– Like Sunshine above, this is a fruitier take on the original Daisy, but it doesn’t stray as far from the original DNA. You get fresh and sweet fruits, that are less juicy, and more tempered by the floral notes, such as violet.

This one is a simple and straightforward wear, with more earthy and floral elements emerging after the opening. The sillage isn’t huge, but Eau So Fresh, is a fantastic option for daily wear during the warmer months of the year.

The Original

Marc Jacobs Daisy, EDT Spray, 3.4oz 100ml– Finally, we have the original classic scent. This is for those who want a more floral than fruity experience. The violet in this one, is the strongest player, with gardenia and jasmine playing a supporting role.

The fragrance is lightly aquatic and green, with powdery undertones as it dries down. It’s been a best seller for many years now, and for good reason, it is versatile and still manages to smell nice. Daisy Full Review

There you have it, three of the best smelling fragrances from the Marc Jacobs Daisy line. Each one, should fit a different type of style, and whether or not one wants a fruitier or more floral experience from their perfume.

5 Best Smelling Jil Sander Perfumes

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Jil Sander is a German fashion brand, that has been more popular in Europe, than over in the US. However, it has a long lineup of fragrances for both men and women, including a few classics under its belt. With such a wide array of scents, both available and discontinued, it can be tough to choose from. In this post, I have selected five of what could be considered the best perfumes for her by Jil Sander. I did pick ones which I could still actually find for sale, so folks could actually try them out.

What are the Best Jil Sander Perfumes?

Best Winter Fragrance

Jil Sander 4 By Jil Sander For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Ounces– Probably one of the most popular perfumes from this line, and that’s for good reason, it smells great and had plenty of time to develop a fan base.

Jil Sander No. 4 is really bold from the jump, with a sweet then tart plum, with floral notes and a musky spice. It has an enveloping warmth, built for cold weather days.

Performance here, is really good, and you get to cycle through floral notes such as: jasmine, ylang ylang, tuberose, and carnation. Beautiful and unique.

Light Juicy Citrus

Jil Sander Sensations Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 1.35 Ounce– Sensations opens up with a dominant citrus vibe of mostly orange, but also bergamot, and a light raspberry note.

The orange is enhanced with one of my favorite floral notes, orange blossom, and a creamy tonka bean. There is a light musky spice in the beginning, but it settles itself down, later.

It is light and warm, with that great tonka bean note leading the way.

Most Popular Sander Perfume

Jil Sander Sun By Jil Sander For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5-Ounce– Sun is another classic release from Jil Sander, that is sweet, warm, and floral with a strong benzoin note. Sun turns into a very creamy lotion-like scent, as to be expected when tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood are so involved.

It has some fruit notes, at the top, but the wood and floral notes really start to peak through later, in conjunction with the aforementioned ingredients.

Sun has a lot of layers to it, might not be for everybody, but for the right woman is amazing. Plus, the performance with this one is outstanding.

Fresh Floral Blend

JIL by Jil Sander Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz Women– Lavender and pink pepper sit at the top of JIL, with just a bit of citrus thrown in. Next, the vanilla note comes in, and joins the lavender to create a clean sweetness.

As it moves along, you get a powdery scent, not super heavy but the heliotrope does give off that powdered aroma. It dries down into a an ambery vanilla, with soft floral notes flanking it. Fresh, easy to wear, with solid longevity.

Woody Floral

Jil Sander Eve Eau De Toilette Spray 30ml/1oz–  Eve opens up with some bright and clean fruity notes, such as grapefruit. However, it gradually becomes dominated by cashmere wood, patchouli, and some underlying floral notes (mainly rose).

This one is super fresh and clean, built for the colder months of the year, with its warm cleanliness. Not super heavy, but well balanced, and otherwise has a good performance. The patchouli and wood pairing are really the highlight of Eve.

There you have it, five of the best ladies’ fragrances from Jil Sander. I will come back and update this post, as necessary, to add or subtract any of the perfumes. As of now, this is a great place to start for those who want to try scents from this brand.