What to look for in the best romantic perfumes for women

Choosing a romantic perfume can set the mood and leave a memorable impression, so it's important to find the right scent for you.

1. Fragrance Notes

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Romantic perfumes often feature floral, fruity, or gourmand notes like rose, jasmine, vanilla, or peony. Consider which scent profile resonates with your personal style and the atmosphere you want to create.

2. Longevity and Sillage

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A romantic fragrance should last through your special moments. Look for perfumes known for their longevity and sillage—their ability to linger in the air—so your scent remains captivating throughout the day or evening.

3. Occasion Suitability

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Some perfumes are better suited for daytime dates while others shine in intimate evening settings. Choose a fragrance that matches the mood and occasion, whether it’s a light, airy eau de toilette or a deep, sensual parfum.

4. Bottle Design

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The presentation of a romantic perfume can enhance its allure. Elegant bottles with feminine accents can add an extra touch of luxury to your vanity and make the experience of applying your fragrance feel even more special.

  1. 1
    Pétales

    Chantecaille

    Pétales

    $230
    5 REVIEWS
    A classic white floral perfume with an unexpected delicacy, the fragrance is a symphony of white blossoms
  2. 2
    L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya

    Sisley-Paris

    1 REVIEWS
    A sunny floral with citrus, ginger scent with exotic flowers.
  3. 3
    Apple Love Eau de Parfum

    Ellis Brooklyn

    1 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The perfume bursts with juicy, photorealistic apple and transitions to a city chic, ultra smooth blend of Peach Skin, Muguet, Plum Blossom, Sugar Cane and Vanilla.
  4. 4
    Althair Eau de Parfum

    Parfums de Marly

    46 REVIEWS
    A fragrance that explores a majestic, subtle and surprisingly fresh vanilla that is elegant, generous and charismatic.
  5. 5
    Izia La Nuit Eau De Parfum

    Sisley-Paris

    11 REVIEWS
    An olfactory journey with a chypre, woody, floral trail just as intense as the memory of a romantic encounter.
  6. 6
    Happy Heart Perfume

    Clinique

    561 REVIEWS
    A wealth of flowers.
  7. 7
    Valaya Eau de Parfum

    Parfums de Marly

    96 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A sensual, cloud-like and contemporary fragrance capturing femininity in all its glory.
  8. 8
    Queen of Silk Eau de Parfum
    37 REVIEWS
    Embodies the opulent luster and ethereal softness of silk, weaving together notes of osmanthus, tuberose, and Chinese cedarwood in a seductive trail of sensuality.
  9. 9
    Love In White Eau de Parfum
    82 REVIEWS
    Love in White reveals itself in an array of glorious aromas to form a feminine, sophisticated perfume.
  10. 10
    Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum

    Vilhelm Parfumerie

    25 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A bowie state of mind

What to look for in the best romantic perfumes for women

Choosing a romantic perfume can set the mood and leave a memorable impression, so it's important to find the right scent for you.

1. Fragrance Notes

Citrus catapult arrow

Romantic perfumes often feature floral, fruity, or gourmand notes like rose, jasmine, vanilla, or peony. Consider which scent profile resonates with your personal style and the atmosphere you want to create.

2. Longevity and Sillage

Citrus catapult arrow

A romantic fragrance should last through your special moments. Look for perfumes known for their longevity and sillage—their ability to linger in the air—so your scent remains captivating throughout the day or evening.

3. Occasion Suitability

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Some perfumes are better suited for daytime dates while others shine in intimate evening settings. Choose a fragrance that matches the mood and occasion, whether it’s a light, airy eau de toilette or a deep, sensual parfum.

4. Bottle Design

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The presentation of a romantic perfume can enhance its allure. Elegant bottles with feminine accents can add an extra touch of luxury to your vanity and make the experience of applying your fragrance feel even more special.