Best Perfumes for Women

6 Fragrances that Smell Similar to Missing Person

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Missing Person is a perfume from Phlur, which has been making the rounds and gaining popularity as of late. I received a sample of this perfume as a part of a Phlur set, so, I’ve been testing it out and thinking of other scents it reminds me of. So, what are some alternatives or similar smelling fragrances to Missing Person? This is my running update of these other options.

Perfumes that smell similar to Missing Person

As of this first update, I don’t know of any perfumes that I would consider an exact match of Missing Person. But, here are the ones that strike a similar chord.

Finally

Without a Trace by Fine’ry– So, updating this page, I’ve finally found a much closer comparison fragrance to Missing. The good news is that this isn’t too pricey and you can also get it in a body spray, as well as the perfume version.

Musky, powdery, with a trace of suede giving this scent a leathery-sort of background. That’s the main differentiation to me versus what you get from the Phlur scent.

It’s got a very light sillage, so it’s not one that is going to overpower. The opening is more of a citrusy musk and it’s a smoother finish. Actually, quite a lot like our target perfume, but not exact.  Less woody, has suede, but the coziness and vibe is a match.

Similar, but Meh

Juliette Has A Gun Anyway Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.3 fl. oz.– Now, I personally don’t recommend this fragrance, but I must say that I was reminded of Anyway while testing out Missing Person.

Musky, citrus, and floral. Lime instead of bergamot, but you get neroli and the musk that’s in Missing Person, also. The problem is, it feels like a stripped down version of the scent we’re after, and the performance with Anyway is terrible.

It does have a more juicy citrus opening, but the musk and ambroxan that follows is weak and kind of bland. Anyway Perfume Review

Better Musky Fruit

English Pear & Freesia– So, English Pear & Freesia doesn’t sound like a similar scent based on the notes. But, it actually does have much of the same sort of style. Just deeper and a better perfume, in my opinion.

The pear here isn’t as sparkling as normally used in perfumes, but it has enough to mimic that brightness brought on by the bergamot in Missing Person. It’s fresh with freesia and melon, but the fruity notes have an edge early on.

What makes me draw comparisons is the use of the musk and the freesia itself. The white floral accord, has a greenish stem aroma, that is a bit rubbery and reminds me of that ‘skin musk’ accord in Missing. Not one to one, but it certainly made a connection in my head. My Full Review

Cheaper Clean Musky Floral

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women, Eau de Parfum, 3.4-Ounce Spray Bottle– Lovely also reminds me of Missing Person, but leans much more toward being a style close to that of Narciso Rodriguez, just not as good. Sort of in between these two perfumes.

I also don’t like this one as much as Missing Person, but it is inexpensive and still pretty good overall.

This goes with mandarin, musk, and a crisp apple top. This one is musk heavy early, with a nice use of patchouli, and orchid flower note. It delivers a light sillage and a clean finish much like Missing. Lovely by SJP Review

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Amazingly Pretty Similar

Philosophy Amazing Grace by Philosophy Eau De Toilette Spray for Women, 2 Ounce– Amazing Grace is the best-selling and most well-known perfume from Philosophy. It’s got a lot of scent in common with our target from Phlur.

It opens up with light and pleasant citrus notes, before the freesia, rose, and jasmine start to come in. Missing Person has that skin scent and a greater use of musk, early on.

As it dries down, Amazing Grace becomes muskier with the floral notes surrounding it. A simple and fresh daily wear, that won’t break the bank, but smells great.

It is a light sillage, here. Don’t expect a bomb and it dries down with more of a powdery musky aroma, then I get earlier on.

Diamond Sparkle

Pink Diamond by KKW– I’m adding this one to the list, even if it’s not an exact match, and it’s pretty tough to find at a reasonable price nowadays.

Pink Diamond is a perfume from the KKW line of scents. This one is one of Khloe Kardashian’s releases, under that brand.

It is a more floral version of this Missing Person style. Light fresh top, dewy, musk, with a woody base. The floral notes here are lilac, tuberose, and jasmine. The jasmine is the overlap between these two perfumes.

It’s less musky, but still has a powdery aspect to it that furthers the comparison with the Phlur.

Velvet Incenso by Dolce & Gabbana

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Velvet Incenso is one of the entries from the ‘Velvet’ line of fragrances by D&G. This one was released back in 2018. I received a sample of it, with another batch order of other samples and testers, some months ago. But, I have been testing out this perfume to see what it’s all about. How does it smell? Perform? Is it worth a try?

What does Velvet Incenso Smell Like?

Notes include: elemi, black pepper, labdanum, incense, benzoin, amberwood, vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood

Click here to try: Velvet Incenso

My Full Review

Velvet Incenso starts off with a kick of black pepper, smoke, and its resinous notes. Early, it’s elemi and balsam representing that aspect.

The incense is going to be a factor throughout. However, I’ve never found this perfume to be super smoky. Yes, it’s there, just not a heavy burning aroma.

That mix of balsamic, fresh and warmer spice is exactly what you’d expect out of a fragrance like this. You will also get a sweetness, which becomes more apparent as Velvet Incenso smoothens out.

The black pepper will begin to fade. In it’s place, vanilla will really peak through. Along with the amber and labdanum. Dry and warm, less of an intense punch like the early stages.

The amber, labdanum, benzoin, and elemi notes can be tough to distinguish at times from one another. Though, I do feel like each gets at least a little time in the spotlight, before they each recede back into the amber/resin/balsamic mass of notes.

As we dry down further, the becomes more about the incense. Incense embraced by a warm amber, some vanilla, and cashmere wood. It’s still got it’s smokiness, just without the spice of the pepper and some of the other notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This one opens up strong, not insanely heavy ever, but the spice and smoke to hang around in the air well. I imagine with a full bottle, having the sprayer would help immensely.

Still, even with the sample this one projects well for that first hour. Then, it will turn moderate as we enter the middle act. Incenso does hold up well, however, never completely falling off in its performance. Just a steady decline.

With the longevity, Incenso lasted between 7-8.5 hours on my skin, each time that I wore it. It’s good, but never hit the double digit mark for me. I don’t think that’d be a problem for most people, however.

The versatility has its strong positives and some weaker points. Velvet Incenso is a true unisex fragrance. Anyone can wear this without issue.

It does have a better profile for colder weather. Yes, moderate climates work well, also. I wore it outside on a fairly mild evening and I thought that this perfume was lovely in those conditions.

When can it be worn? Well, that’s going to depend on when you want to smell like amber and incense. Probably not going to be a daily wear for most people. Not super formal or sexy, either.

Overall Impressions of Velvet Incenso

Overall, do I like Velvet Incenso. I do. It’s a niche fragrance for those who love the incense note, but still very approachable for everyone else.

I will say, that I do kind of prefer Encens Satin, to this one. The performance of that Armani is also better, even if Velvet is no slouch.

This one is very good, though. It’s got a nice balance between different notes and aspects. You get your warmth, spice, sweetness, smoke, etc. It all comes in different phases and is pleasant to wear throughout.

The performance is good. Not ever reaching elite levels for me, but you’ll know that its there and it can last a full workday.

I’d say that Velvet Incenso is worth trying. The price is high, so, I’d definitely recommend tracking down a sample before committing to a full purchase. But, I don’t think you’d be disappointed, if you’re in the market for this sort of perfume.

Hudson Yards by Bond No. 9

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In today’s review, I am going to do another entry by Bond No. 9. This time, it will be a ladies’ fragrance, Hudson Yards. It was released back in 2014 As usual, I will cover what the notes are, how it smells, develops, when it should be worn, if the performance holds up, and if it is indeed worth a purchase.

Reviewing Hudson Yards: What does it Smell Like?

Notes include: musk, rose, peony, lily of the valley, iris, orange blossom, litchi

Click here to try: Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.3 oz

Full Wear Review

Right off the bat, you’re dealing with a very floral fragrance. However, at the start there is a bit of juicy fruit provided by the litchi. Hudson Yards opens with a blend of the lily of the valley, peony, and rose.

I don’t think that the litchi is particularly strong. Though, it is quite noticeable at the start, and gives Hudson a somewhat different aroma than what we eventually end up with.

It seems to my nose at least, that the peony and rose are stronger at the start than the lily of the valley, which then takes over as the dominant player.

The floral notes have a ‘green’ kind of aroma to them but I don’t think that it is overplayed like some of the other floral Bond No. 9 perfumes that I’ve sampled in the past. It gives you that fresh dewy aroma, not quite a full aquatic but like a nice misty morning in the flower garden.

It’s a very springtime scent that is bright and upbeat while wearing. This one has a fairly similar style to High Line, not the same smell, but in the same ballpark.

As it moves on, the other florals become detectable (namely the iris), and Hudson Yards gets that powdery aroma that is so common to ladies’ perfumes. There is also a slight musky undertone but it’s not too noticeable for me.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, it’s a moderate scent. You’ll know that Hudson Yards is there, but it is definitely not a bomb, by any means. I’d say it’s stronger than Bond’s Brooklyn that I tried out the other day.

Hudson will project itself about 4-6 feet from where you spray, then, draw closer towards that area as the sillage softens up. The performance in terms of leaving a scent trail or staying detectable by others for a good amount of time is above average.

I would also rate the longevity as quite good but not great. I’m more or less getting seven solid hours of wear from Hudson Yards. Testing it out a few times, it doesn’t seem to go any further than that, but will sometimes only hit the 5 hour mark.

Seasonally, this is a dead ringer from spring/summer. It reminds me of sunny days and gardens. It’s rather sophisticated, as well. So, Hudson Yards can be worn casually or on more dressy occasions without ever feeling out of place.

I wouldn’t call it a ‘sexy’ kind of fragrance but I do find that it is really pretty and pleasant to be around. It’s mature, without being stuffy and old lady-like. It’s a nice floral, with fresh and greenish vibes, that peak out during the wear.

Anyhow, you should be able to get plenty of use out of this one.

Overall Impressions of Hudson Yards

Overall, would I recommend Hudson Yards? Yes, to floral lovers. This could be a great addition to anyone’s rotation for the warmer months of the year. I don’t think that it’s an amazing, must have scent, but it does everything very well.

Smells nice and has an interesting composition. The performance is pretty good, could be better, and that might be a hinderance for some looking to give this perfume a go.

Personally, I like the opening with the peony and litchi notes, more so than the middle where the lily comes through more. The iris finish is also a nice touch, giving this a somewhat different feel and a more balanced aroma.

Is it worth the high price? Probably not for most people. If you can get it cheaper or a smaller sized bottle, it may be worth a look for spring and early summer wear.

It’s not good enough for those who are looking for a floral to blind buy. There are cheaper options to get your feet wet with. Still, Hudson Yards is one worth checking out if it sounds interesting.

12 Best Smelling Strawberry Scented Perfumes

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Fresh strawberries not only taste delicious, but also smell great. While they’re not the base note in a ton of perfumes, strawberry, is featured in enough to find some amazing smelling options.

In this post, I want to present twelve ladies fragrances, which use this fruit as a main note. Each of them, offers something a bit different. I have updated this page, but left some of the older options on here, as they can still be found online in most cases.

Favorite Ladies Strawberry Perfumes

The Daisy Flanker

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.

New York Strawberries

Kate Spade New York– Adding this one to the list, since I’ve tested since the last update and found this perfume quite enjoyable.

The strawberry note with this one is bold up top, blended with citrus notes, and has more of a naturalistic feeling. Less of a pure sugar sort of strawberry, but it does have somewhat of a mixed drink vibe to my nose.

Strawberry will be joined by a light rose essence and some freesia, in the heart of things. Neither is massive in the mix, but you do get some floral touches and dewy greenish aromas for a time.

But, this dries down with our target note, cashmeran, and ambroxan rounding things out. This is a great pick up for daily wear. Kate Spade New York Review

A Popular Pick

Burberry Her Eau De Parfum Spray– Burberry Her EDP gets a lot of recognition nowadays, mostly due to its similarities with BR 540 and Cloud by Ariana Grande. However, that’s not all it has going for it. This perfume also contains a big dose of strawberries.

Update: You might want to go with the newer Her Elixir, instead. It has a more focused berry blend with a stronger strawberry note.

Well, beyond our target ingredient, you get a sweet/sharp mix of rasp- and other berries. Plus, a nice added citrus blend up top. To me, the strawberry is the strongest of all of them, and stays around for the longest time.

The floral notes aren’t that strong in this one, to me. It dries down sweet, woody, and musky. It’s closer to Cloud than it is in the opening stages. Burberry Her EDP Review

Pink and Berries Mix

Valentina Pink by Valentino– Valentina Pink is a scent that has a lot in common with Mon Paris, which is found later on this list.

With Pink, you get a mix of berry notes and rose. Blackberry is a big contributor, but it isn’t as heavily weighted as our strawberry. But, if you want a blended berry scent, this gives you more strawberry without having just it alone.

Praline, some peony, and a light musk round things out. There isn’t a ton of development with the floral notes, but they are there, and this finishes with a bit of a powdery aroma. 

Strawberry Phlur

Strawberry Letter by Phlur– This is an interesting one, that has lots of overlap with the Burberry Her fragrances, especially early on.

I think it’s still distinct enough, even at the start. It feels fresh and not too heavy or jammy. The opening act is fruity with our target strawberry note, but it is also joined by a slight plum.

Between that and the cassis, it has a tart streak, while still being sweet and somewhat sugary.

The dry down has an accord in it, simply called, ‘earthy woods’. Yeah, you can definitely get that idea. It’s still a strawberry lead, there is amber, and the fruity sweetness never goes away completely.

I think that they were going for something more naturalistic with Strawberry Letter. I don’t think they completely succeeded, if that’s the case, but this is still a very nice example of what we’re looking for.

Escada Strawberry Blend

ESCADA MOON SPARKLE by Escada EDT SPRAY 1.7 OZ– Has a youthful and sort of girly air to it. Moon Sparkle is a moderate and sweet scent that isn’t a tropical fruit fragrance. You get apple and strawberry with floral notes of freesia and jasmine.

Strawberry is paired with a bit of a sharp black currant note at the top and the fruit notes later drop off somewhat. Overall, Moon Sparkle is sweet, with very good performance.

Strawberry is the fruity note, which is the most dominant and hangs around for the entire wear. In the dry down, it gets paired with some tropical floral notes, and a woody base.

Update: I seems like this one has been discontinued and is pretty tough to find, at times. I wouldn’t pay too heavy of a price for Moon Sparkle, despite its positives.

Strawberry Chypre

Cartier EDP Spray for Women, La Panthere, 2.5 Ounce– La Panthere isn’t a pure strawberry perfume, but it does feature a good deal, as a part of a blend and within a composition that is different from others on the list.

Rhubarb, strawberry, and some other fruit kick things off. It’s fruity, but dry, and not super sweet. Gardenia, musk, and moss are really going to steady the base of this Cartier fragrance. 

Gardenia and orange blossom along with the musk are going to highlight this one as it dries down. The moss and patchouli give it a woodsy finish. The strawberry is lesser of a participant, but it sticks around for the duration.

It’s a chypre scent, with great performance, that gives strawberry lovers something that’s not just another fruit salad blend. La Panthere EDP Review

Flashy Strawberry

Jimmy Choo Flash Perfume For Women 3.4 oz Eau De Parfum Spray– A floral bouquet is joined by that familiar warm spiciness of pink pepper and a juicy strawberry note. Our ingredient is joined by jasmine, lily, and tuberose. 

It’s a sweet floral fruity blend, with some musk coming from the base. While this does have a distinct strawberry aroma, it isn’t a pure strawberry perfume. Pink pepper is the note that stands out to me, aside from the fruit.

This is a pretty unique scent. It’s familiar, yet I couldn’t come up with another fragrance that smell quite like it. Yet, it’s a great wear that is worth a try.

Strawberry and Coconut

Katy Perry Mad Love Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Mad Love is an under the radar fragrance from Katy Perry, but it is honestly one of her best. Plus, we get our target note in spades. 

It is a sweet and fruity perfume, with a coconut/strawberry blend sitting on top of a creamy undertone. Then, there is a light and crisp apple. Hints of floral notes, emerge during the dry down, but this is mostly a fruity affair.

Good warm weather fragrance, for the price, with solid performance. Nothing insanely amazing, but I enjoy it as a value option.

Strawberries lead the way, with a nice juicy coconut, and a sugary finish. Later, it gets somewhat musky, but that stays light and there is some floral and woody notes coming through.

Popular But Not a Pure Strawberry Scent

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell- Not only is this a beautiful fragrance but one which is also versatile enough to wear on any occasion and always turn heads.

Bombshell has a strong sillage and features plenty of grapefruit and passion fruit, to go along with a powerful peony, for the floral aspect.

At times, the strawberry note takes over, and provides a different type of juiciness versus the citrus notes that dominate the opening. Is this a sexy scent? Yes, but probably not in the way that the name would indicate.

It’s super attractive, but one might expect an in your face and dominate sort of perfume, but Bombshell doesn’t behave like that at all. Regardless, it smells great.

Really a clean everyday kind of wear. Bombshell isn’t a pure strawberry option, but it does have a rather large amount in its composition, and is worthy of placement here.

 

Strawberry Flowerbomb

Hanae Mori Hanae Eau de Parfum spray, 3.4 Ounce– This is one that smells quite a lot like Flowerbomb. However, Hanae Mori EDP is sweeter than the Viktor & Rolf, with its use of strawberries and other fruits.

Oh, and add a solid amount of vanilla, and you’ve got a Flowerbomb alternative with a fruity/sweet profile.

If you like or are familiar with that perfume, just imagine that, with additional berries (blueberry and blackberry, also) with a woodier finish to it. Really nice buy for not a lot of money. 

Blended Berries with a Strawberry Highlight

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum Spray, 3 Fluid Ounce– On some people, the strawberry sticks out more when they spray Mon Paris. For me, it was like a blend of berries (strawberry and raspberry) along with pear and citrus.

I thought that I’d include this one, as it can feature a stronger strawberry note early. It is a fruity floral fragrance, with datura and peony really coming through, along with a general muskiness. The latter stages are basically a sweet musky datura fest.

It’s a nice enough fragrance, that’s easy to wear, versatile, and has good staying power. I suppose how much of the berry you get depends on your skin. Yet, the blended notes should be there regardless. Mon Paris Full Review

6 Best Smelling Nina Ricci Perfumes

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This is our list of the best smelling ladies fragrances by design house Nina Ricci. This fashion firm has existed since 1932 and in that time span has produced some wonderful perfumes that carry on to this day.

For this list, I have chosen six of the best and as always have linked each out to its page on Amazon.

Also, see: Sexiest Perfumes, Christian Dior Best Scents

What are the Best Nina Ricci Perfumes?

Classic Ricci Fragrance

L’air du Temps by Nina Ricci for Women 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray– This perfume dates back to 1948 and is a soft floral scent. It’s not for everyone but can work very well for some women, perhaps, one that is more mature and wants to shy away from the high energy/seductive perfumes.

L’air du Temps has obviously undergone plenty of changes over the decades. It’s hard to say what it originally smelled like, as notes and formulations differ. Nowadays, this perfume will give you a light clove note, surrounded by jasmine, carnation, rose, among other floral ingredients.

It dries down with a musky aroma, that’s light and when paired with the floral notes, gives L’air du Temps a clean soapy quality. It still has a classic character, that’s going to be different from what many are used to in more modern scents. 

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Bold Citrus Floral

Nina Ricci – Ricci Ricci Eau De Parfum Spray 30ml/1oz– On the flip side of the first entry, Ricci Ricci is a bold, powerful, and long lasting scent that is full of confidence and life. Careful not to use too much of this stuff but the right amount will bolster a woman’s mood.

Ricci Ricci kicks off with a sharp bergamot note, that gives this composition a bold opening. It is flanked by rhubarb and an array of floral and fruit notes. It’s strong and somewhat sour, while being juicy.

Later on, it lightens up somewhat and you get a great sandalwood and patchouli. Enough spice and juiciness to keep it interesting.

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Most Popular Ricci Perfume

Nina By Nina Ricci For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.7-Ounces – A beautiful blend of notes contained in that famous apple shaped bottle. It is a clean, sweet, and feminine perfume that works great for warmer months and is versatile enough to use for almost any occasion.

Nina gives you a mix of apple and citrus notes, fairly balanced initially, before the apple fully takes over. It’s got a youthful and delicious sort of aroma, that’s easy to wear. There is a bit of chocolate with some musk and floral notes. It’s still light and clean, not overly warm or chocolatey.

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Wild Rose and Musk

Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci for Women 2.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray– An exciting fragrance from Nina Ricci, that combines florals such as wild rose and other interesting ingredients like pink pepper and some woodsy notes.

The sweetness isn’t really candy-like in its presentation but it certainly grabs attention.

This one gets musky and blends with the rose note, which when combined with the other notes gives it a powdery aroma.

Then, there is the warm, but not too intense spiciness of the pink pepper. Mademoiselle Ricci is fairly simple, but also an attractive wear.

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Best Ricci for Younger Women

Premier jour by nina ricci eau de parfum spray 100ml, 3.4 Fl Oz– A light and sensual experience. Premier Jour is a warm floral scent that never overpowers but gives off an air off class and confidence.

There is enough sweetness to be interesting, but the opening act is upbeat and lively. Led by gardenia but also with sweet pea and orchid.

Sitting on top of light sandalwood and musk. This is a nice starter fragrance for a younger lady. Youthful, but not cheap or annoying to have on.

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Rose Nina

Rose Extase by Nina Ricci- Pink rose, red berries, and vanilla. This Nina Ricci perfume is a fun and delightful mix of juicy, creamy, and floral notes.

The opening is a mix of being super sweet and actually fairly tart. The raspberry and red berry blend, do come on strong. But, it settles, you get more rose, vanilla, and musk. At times, it feels creamier. Then, you get bouts of powder.

Clean and pretty easy to wear once it settles. Not nearly as high as quality as the Parfums de Marly. It’s got more of a youthful vibe versus some of the past entries on this list, but it’s worth trying out.