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Raspberry is one of my favorite berries in perfumery (and to eat), but there aren’t too many scents where it is actually the main focus. Usually, it will have a role to play in support of whatever the key ingredients might be. But, I wanted to create a list of women’s perfumes where the raspberry actually gets to shine. I’ll continually update this page, as I find more viable options.
What are the Best Smelling Raspberry Fragrances?
Raspberry and Litchi Blast
Angel Nova– Angel Nova isn’t a pure play on the raspberry note, but it is plenty prominent in the early stages, especially.
Raspberry and litchi come out of the gate strong in this version of Angel. Also, I think there might be some mango in there also, giving a bit of a tropical aroma. The opening and into the middle of this has plenty of juicy fruit to go around.
It does get drier, earthier, and more floral as you get into the latter stages. So, less of the raspberry note, more Damask rose, wood, and benzoin. But, this is a perfume I really liked, that may give you enough fruit to make it worthwhile to try. Angel Nova Review
Rose Jam
Rose Rouge by Van Cleef & Arpels– Yes, rose is going to be a major factor in this one. Though, Rose Rouge is a very fruity take on the rose genre. Blackcurrant and raspberry lead the way, to create more of a fresh jammy aroma versus just straight fruit juice.
Very edible and has a sugary finish to it, thank to the vanilla, patchouli, and chocolate notes coming from the base.
This Van Cleef perfume is more of an autumn and winter’s wear versus some of the lighter summer far on the list. That rose is great. Not overwhelming, but delivers the floral contribution perfectly among all of those sweeter notes.
The raspberry tends to stand out more in the middle and towards the end of the wear. It does have to fight a bit for attention during that opening act.
Sweet Raspberry Marshmallow
Ari by Ariana Grande– Ari is a sweet pick that goes beyond just the raspberry note, pairing it with marshmallow and pear. Fluffy, sugary sweet, with a sparkling quality about it.
Ari starts off with the raspberry being the strongest. It is quite fruity in the beginning, with further grapefruit and pear additions, to the mix. It’s really got a vibe, like a Juicy Couture perfume. Very fruity top, with a sweet gourmand touch.
I like the way that this one balances these sweet notes versus some of her other perfumes, which can be more youthful. Still, a fun and upbeat scent.
Then, after a bit of time passes, that’s when you get more floral influences. Vanilla orchid comes through a lot, a touch of musk, and that fluffy marshmallow. Ultimately, it’s orchid, marshmallow, raspberry, and pear. Quite nice, well worth a try for the price. My Full Review of Ari
Dot Dot Dot
Juliette Has A Gun MMMM Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 Fl Oz– MMMM… is a fragrance that might be difficult to request verbally at the store, but gives you a juicy raspberry opening and vanilla and caramel throughout.
The vanilla, really starts to come through after 15-20 minutes and is joined by the heliotrope and iris notes, to really give it that mix of powder and creaminess. It’s pretty straightforward thereafter, with added sandalwood and musk.
It becomes quite light and has a powdery finish in the dry down, when most of the sweetness has burned off. There’s still a touch of that raspberry note though. It does often get compare to Hypnotic Poison by Dior, and the similarities are for sure there. Mostly, it just lacks the almond.
A Dose of Leather Too
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Eau De Parfume Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce
You not only get the main note, but also, a nice juicy raspberry, and an amazing saffron. Tuscan Leather has got a very similar smell to, Godolphin by Parfums de Marly, which is another awesome cologne.
Though, this one does give you the raspberry to balance it out more.
The focus is on the leather, which is rich and smooth, and a near perfect use of the note. Tuscan moves into a warmer feeling scent with a depth and darkness. Amber gives the leather a nice partner later on, there’s a dash of smokiness, and the sweetness of raspberry.
The sillage starts off, quite powerfully, but ends up a moderate overall. The longevity on the newer bottles, seems to hit the 8 hour mark of longevity, for me. It used to be a few hours better, but still very good. Tuscan Leather Review
Beyond Raspberry
Beyond Romance from Ralph Lauren– Beyond Romance is a great sweet and sugary perfume. It kicks off with the raspberry note, that is joined by some light citrus touches.
Black vanilla, rose, and cashmeran gives this one a slight powdery hint…that sort of comes across like marshmallow for a part of the wear. Still different than something like Ari, however.
Raspberry and vanilla are the dominant notes, with musk and cashmeran finishing things off. The floral notes are rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley. Though, none of them play too major of a role in Beyond Romance.
Decent power and performance, just not spectacular. The scent itself, is. If you enjoy this sort of perfume, it develops a nice balance without becoming too childish with its sugary aroma. Beyond Romance Review
Striking Midnight
Tresor Midnight Rose Edp Spray 2.5 Oz
Midnight Rose is a sweeter and sometimes sharper variation of Tresor. Raspberries and rose are the main attraction of this sweet/sugary fragrance. With a rather bold projection to start, a little goes a long way.
Beyond the fruity raspberry, creamy vanilla, and familiar rose note; there is also a spiced warmth of pink pepper and musk underlying the whole thing. Not a thick scent, but one that has a solid longevity, and very good overall performance..
Lovely and pretty. The pink pepper note sort of holds down the middle, while you get the vanilla/rose combo, and the somewhat tart aroma of the berries. Very attractive fragrance, that has good versatility, that can go daytime or into the evening.
Miss Dior
Christian Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Women’s Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce
It, along with black current, give it more of a tart aroma than you might otherwise have. However, this is still a great perfume for those who want raspberry.
This is currently the best Miss Dior perfume that they have released to date. It’s got an opening of pomegranate and raspberry to go along with musk.
Absolutely Blooming becomes more rose dominated later on, but its not overly so. It works within the blend of fruit notes and musk.
The sillage on this one is strong and will last for over 10 hours on the skin. The peony note also diversifies the floral array somewhat.
The raspberry goes from the main attraction, to being a complement, to the floral ingredients that give the scent its name.
Absolutely Blooming is a very good choice for the spring and summertime. It is highly versatile, attractive, and performs well all around. Read my full Review
Because It’s Fruit
Armani Because It’s You– This Armani scent is very sweet and we also get a dose of lemon early on. The citrus may scare some folks off, because that with the raspberry is pretty intense.
But, the perfume itself is simply pretty, on the whole. The raspberry gets to do more of its own thing, as the scent develops and a vanilla note, has a calming influence on some of that initial citrus aroma from the lemon and neroli.
Interestingly, while sweet and creamy, this doesn’t feel too heavy later on. Actually a nice bit of freshness and some rose really revealing itself in the mid.
Performance is great. Strong and long-lasting for a designer perfume of this sort.
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