What Are the Most Popular Perfumes for Women in 2022?
Did you know that a perfume's "notes" don't indicate what the actual ingredients are?
For example, just because it has jasmine notes does not mean "jasmine" is found in the perfume. All it indicates is that the perfumer concocted a fragrance that evokes the scent of jasmine.
This is what makes fragrance an aesthetic art form.
Artists like Clara Ursitti are committing to a genre of "olfactory" performance art, and we even see contemporary performance artists commissioning custom perfumes for their pieces.
Can you wear art? We're fortunate to live in a world where the most popular perfumes intersect with aestheticist design. Perfumes tell a story even though most are not displayed in galleries; rather, they are meant to be worn on the body.
Keep reading to find out 2022's most popular scents to engage your senses and your imagination.
1. Angel's Share by Killian
The nose behind this scent is Benoist Lapouza. The perfume was released in 2020, and it is rising in popularity.
The main notes in this perfume are:
Cognac
Cinnamon
Tonka Bean
Oak
Praline
Vanilla
Sandalwood
Angel's Share should smell woody, spicy, and boozy.
The packaging of this scent is beautiful: it looks exactly like an expensive tumbler of cognac. Killian Hennessey pays tribute to the legacy of his French cognac-making family, and the result is rather legendary.
This is probably the best boozy, gourmand, foodie scent of the year. If you love warm scents like apple pie and cinnamon, you must try this one.
Here's a reminder that if you don't want to commit to buying a full size, or a full-price bottle of luxury perfume, you have options. You can get samples, or find discount retailers for the most popular women's perfume.
2. La Vie Est Belle by Lancome
This one is an oldie but a goodie. It has been on the market since Fall 2012 but has since been a timeless staple among popular perfumes.
This remains true through 2022.
The noses behind this fragrance are Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, and Anne Flipo.
The main notes are:
Black Currant
Pear
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Praline
Vanilla
Patchouli
Tonka Bean
As the name alludes to, this fragrance is meant to inspire people to live joyful lives according to their own choices. The scent should evoke a simple and natural sort of beauty, encouraging people to take time to enjoy the small things in life.
We could all use some of that, and that's why this perfume remains popular to this day.
3. Alien by Mugler
Here comes a perfume that's even older than La Vie Est Belle, but a market winner nonetheless.
Mugler launched Alien in 2005, created by Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyere.
Its notes include:
Jasmine
Woodsy Notes
Amber
This is a short list of notes compared to the other fragrances, but the key to this fragrance is its longevity and the sheer impact of its ingredients.
Reviewers say this is the strongest perfume in their collection. It has great lasting power; reviewers rate the longevity as "eternal" and sillage as "enormous."
This is classed as a scent for women but leans more unisex. If you're looking for a scent profile of allure and mystery, the aptly named "Alien" is for you.
4. Chloe by Chloé
This scent was launched in 2008 but it is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
If you venture to any major city and see a quiet girl holding a book, chances are she's wearing Chloe.
The main notes of this feminine perfume are:
Peony
Litchi
Freesia
Rose
Lily of the Valley
Magnolia
Cedar
Amber
What a combination of florals! The notes all come together to form a fresh, fruity, and floral accord.
This one is a timeless and beautiful floral perfume. It smells soft, feminine, and elegant, so no wonder it's always listed amongst the most popular women's perfumes.
It smells simple and clean, and reviewers report it lasts for a long time on the body.
5. Idôle by Lancome
Zendaya is the face of this perfume. Need we say more?
This leading lady has been everywhere, from Spiderman to Dune to HBO's massively successful Euphoria.
She is one of the biggest stars of this year, and this perfume is nothing to joke about. Idôle is fit for an idol.
Check out these main notes:
Pear
Bergamot
Rose
Indian jasmine
White musk
Vanilla
Reviewers say the notes blend really well together and the perfume sits on the skin like pretty, rosy vanilla.
6. Santal 33 by Le Labo
Maybe it's time to smell like everyone else but in the best way.
Santal 33 is Le Labo's most popular perfume and one of the most popular perfumes of the last few years.
The notes include:
Sandalwood
Leather
Papyrus
Cedar
Violet
Cardamom
Iris
Amber
This perfume is supposed to smell smoky, leathery, and spicy. It gives a mysterious and cool-girl vibe; it's worn by K-pop stars and college students alike.
This perfume is exploding in popularity because it's lost its "pretentious hipster" association.
Santal 33 remains a unique, leathery-cucumbery scent that will definitely make you stand out in a crowd (even if everyone is wearing it).
Explore the Most Popular Perfumes
Fragrance is not just a luxury. It's a way to introduce yourself, associate scents with memories, and it is a way to uplift yourself throughout the day.
Are you starting your journey into fragrance? You'll want to try the most popular perfumes of the year to know what's the talk of the town.
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