Perfumes For Women
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Are you a scent lover or simply someone who loves to decorate their fragrance shelf with new and captivating scents? If so, then this is your year to try out the best perfumes for women in India with your one-stop luxury perfume destination, Scentira.
Whether you are a woman who loves a touch of sweet vanilla and white florals on your body or a sprightly lady who prefers a citrus burst in her scent, we have got you covered. From the most celebrated and best perfume brands for women all over the world, we have curated a special collection of luxury scents at affordable prices, to set the right mood for your every occasion.
Types of Women’s Fragrances and their signature scent
When it comes to luxury perfumes for women, their continuous evolution has given space to different scent profiles entering the fragrance industry. Some of the most famous scents for ladies and their characteristics are:
Warm
This category includes women's fragrances that create feelings of warmth, cosiness, and comfort. These perfumes are known to have an enveloping effect after a few hours of use, making them ideal for evening use or chilly temperatures.
Key notes: Amber, vanilla, spices like clove and nutmeg, woody essence & musk.
Some of the warm fragrances include Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Perfume for Women, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume for Her and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP for Women.
Oriental
Oriental scents are distinguished by their exotic nature, sensuality, and occasionally opulence. They are influenced by rich, aromatic traditions from the Middle East and Asia. They commonly mix spicy, sweet, and woody elements to create rich, warm, and enveloping perfumes—ideal for formal wear or cooler weather.
Key notes: Resins, wood, flowers like jasmine or rose, spices like clove, cardamom and cinnamon, vanilla & amber
Examples include Lattafa Ejjazi EDP Ladies Perfume and Burberry Goddess EDP Women’s Perfume.
Woody
Woody perfumes include sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and pine. This is ideal for ladies who prefer having a warm embrace of the scent on cosy winter evenings or parties. These fragrances are rich yet long-lasting, perfect for special occasions or as evening wear.
Key notes: Oakmoss, musk, rosewood, sandalwood & patchouli
Examples of some of the best woody colognes for women include Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Perfume for Girls, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb for Her Perfume and Dior Hypnotic Poison Women’s Perfume.
Fresh
Perfumes which have a clean and crisp scent, leaving a refreshing aroma, come under this category. Citrus, green leaves, and aqua are common notes in such perfumes, which provide a light and pleasant scent. Their refreshing and invigorating feel makes them ideal for everyday usage and summer wear.
Key notes: Citrus fruits, ginger, green leaves, aquatic notes, mint & fresh herbs
Some of the best ladies perfumes having a refreshing spritz include Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Perfume for Her, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Female Perfume and Calvin Klein CK One.
Floral
Floral perfumes include the scent of flowers like rose, jasmine and lily. Their light scent makes them ideal for regular wear, casual outings and summers.
Key notes: Rose, bergamot, vanilla, jasmine, lily, musk & amber
Floral fragrances from some of the best ladies perfume brands include Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet for Her, Mugler Alien EDP for Women and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Women’s Perfume.
Also check our Niche Fragrances to discover the best ladies perfumes in India crafted with fine ingredients with aromas which will set you apart from the crowd.
List of Best Perfumes for Women with Price
Which Perfume is the Best for Women?: Occasional Guide
While handpicking one perfume to stand as the best amongst the lot is difficult, we provide you an occasional guide to select some of the good perfumes for women.
Here is a list of some of the best perfumes for women with prices for each occasion and season:
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Best luxury perfume for her for summers: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum (From Rs. 575.00)
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Best evening wear perfume for ladies: Good Girl by Carolina Herrera (from Rs 1,620.00)
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Best perfume for girls for winter: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (From Rs.575.00)
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Best female perfume for everyday use: Giorgio Armani Si Perfume (From Rs. 525.00)
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Best perfume for girls in India for spring: Burberry Brit for Her Perfume (From 345.00)
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Best casual wear cologne for ladies: Calvin Klein CK One (From Rs. 245.00)
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Best romantic perfume for women: Burberry Goddess EDP for Women (From Rs.650)
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Best date night perfume for women: Chanel Chance EDP for Women (From Rs. 950.00)
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Best office perfume for ladies: Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (From Rs. 1,580.00)
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Best women’s fragrance for all seasons: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP Women’s Fragrance (From Rs. 1,000.00)
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How to Apply Women’s Perfumes : A Complete Layering Guide
Layering fragrances is one of the best ways to create a unique and personalised scent that is truly yours. If done the right way, layering your scents enhances your olfactory experience and that of others around you. It also helps in creating a well-rounded scent profile, enhancing longevity and adding depth and sophistication to your attire.
We mention below some tips to layer and apply women’s perfumes, that will give you the best results and ensure a long-lasting scent impression :
Apply a Fresh Base
To set the perfect tone for your fragrance application, start fresh by taking a shower with unscented or mildly scented body gel. This helps make sure that your skin is clean and free of other scents which might unpleasantly mix with your perfume.
The next step is to moisturise your skin with a body lotion or spray a body mist perfume for women. This creates a base layer for your scent to develop over time and retain on your skin blending well onto its surface.
Start with a Lighter Fragrance
Apply a light body spray for women over the key pulse points of your skin, such as – on your wrists, neck, behind your ears, at the bottom of your throat and inside your elbow. This allows the lighter perfume to serve as a subtle base for the other layers of fragrance that you might apply later.
Some of the light fragrance perfumes for ladies are - Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Perfume Spray for Women (Fruity & Floral), Giorgio Armani Si Fiori Eau de Parfum for Women (Floral & Citrus) and Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline EDP Spray for Women (Woody & Citrus).
Avoid Rubbing
After you have sprayed the first layer of fragrance over your body’s key areas, gently allow it to settle onto the surface of your skin and let it dry. Avoid rubbing as it might lead to a change in the original scent and make it dissipate faster.
To preserve the original fragrance of your scent, you can lightly dab your wrists together for an even application or gently pat the perfume onto different areas of your body.
Try a Hair Perfume
To spice up your final look even more, you can buy a hair perfume spray for women and use it on your hair as a finishing touch. Dedicated hair perfumes are designed specifically to add a subtle fragrance to your hair while retaining its texture and health.
Perfume mists for hair compliment your attire if worn properly. To make the best use of them, apply gently to your mid-lengths and the ends of your hair. Avoid directly spraying onto the scalp.
Go for Mild Touch-Ups
Keep a travel-sized refillable perfume bottle to help you touch-up your scent for a refresh during the day. Scentira brings you travel-sized mini perfume cases in capacities of 5mL, 10mL and 15mL to add to your convenience of carrying your pocket perfumes with you wherever you go.
Avoid intense reapplication and it might overwhelm those around you and cause them discomfort.
Pair Complementary Scents
Make sure to pair matching scents for the perfect final fragrance. Stick to similar fragrance families so that scents compliment each other rather than overpower.
Here are some of the perfume scents for women that go well together :
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Floral & Citrus
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Fruity & Floral
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Sweet & Gourmand
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Citrus & Woody
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Warm & Sweet
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Aquatic & Floral
FAQS Related to Women's Perfumes
What are some good Indian perfume brands for ladies?
Some of the renowned and best Indian perfume brands for women are Rasasi Blue Lady, Ajmal Perfumes, Skinn by Titan and Bella Vita Women’s Perfumes.
What is the best smelling scent for a girl?
There are several notes which are feminine in nature and elevate your fragrance profile. Some of the best smelling females’ scents include notes of vanilla, lavender, musk and gourmand elements, citrus, floral and fruity.
Popular Feminine Fragrances for Girls are -
How should I select the appropriate perfume for myself?
Selecting the proper fragrance for your skin type is important because fragrances smell differently when applied to different bodies, depending on their natural oils and scents.
One of the easiest ways to find the correct scent for yourself is to try out the perfume by applying 1-2 sprays on your wrist’s pulse points and checking for the scent after a few minutes of initial application.
Is hair perfume spray healthy for your hair?
According to research and reviews, it is ok to apply specifically designed hair perfume mists on your hair. Hair sprays do not contain harmful ingredients like alcohol, which may damage your hair easily and cause them to get dry and rough. You can use hair sprays on an occasional basis to help your hair look frizz-free and smell great all throughout the day.
However, avoid using hair sprays excessively or it might lead to product build-up over your scalp making it look greasy.
What is the best light scented perfume for women?
The lightest concentrated women’s perfumes are Eau Fraiche scents, containing only 1-2% fragrance oils. While the selection of the best light scented ladies perfume depends on personal choice, some of the recommendations are Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume Spray, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Perfume Spray for Women and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris EDT Women’s Perfume.
Can pregnant women wear perfume?
It is generally safe to wear perfumes throughout pregnancy. Perfumes do not penetrate the skin and instead sit on its surface, so it is safe to assume that pregnancy shouldn’t hinder you from trying out new fragrances.
However, if certain fragrances tend to make you feel nauseous or agitated, try to avoid them.
Which women’s perfumes are long-lasting?
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium EDP for Women, Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum for Women, Byredo Gypsy Water EDP and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP for Women are some of the best long-lasting perfumes for women.
Can men wear women’s perfumes and vice-versa?
Absolutely, men can wear women’s perfumes and vice versa. While traditional gender norms dictate fixating on gender-specific beauty products or fragrances, scent choices are often different and personalised.
Traditional women’s fragrances are lighter as compared to men’s with floral, fruity and sweet notes. If you are a man who prefers such light fragrances, you can apply women’s perfumes which have subtle, airy and refreshing notes. You can further layer them with fragrances of heavier notes like musk and wood.
On the other hand if you are a woman fascinated by the boldness of men’s fragrances, you can also experiment. Try perfumes for men with richer notes like musk, leather and spices and embrace the warmth and sophistication of your scent.
