Floral

Floral perfumes are centred on flowers such as rose, jasmine, tuberose, peony, orange blossom and ylang-ylang. The style runs from soft and powdery to bold and opulent, so there is a floral for almost every taste.

The notes we see most in floral perfumes are jasmine, vanilla, amber, musk and cedarwood. Open a perfume page for the full opening, heart and base.

Light florals are ideal for spring, daytime and warm weather. Rich white florals such as tuberose and jasmine feel dramatic in the evening.

Florals are not only for women. Rose and jasmine appear in many of the most popular men and unisex perfumes, usually paired with woods, spice or oud.

Based on our longevity scores, the longest lasting are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (9/10), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (8.2/10) and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum (8/10). Longevity also depends on skin type, weather and how you apply, so use these as a guide.

It depends on the perfume, but on average floral perfumes score 6.2 out of 10 for longevity in hot and humid conditions. Check the hot and humid score on each page, and use a lighter hand with sweet or heavy styles.

The houses with the most floral perfumes here are Elizabeth and James, Genie, Carolina Herrera and Copaci. Browse each one to compare styles and prices.

Prices for floral perfumes on our list run from $5 to $665. The final price depends on bottle size, concentration and the retailer, so compare the sellers listed on each perfume page.

Going by our overall ratings, the top floral perfumes are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (9/10), Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum (8.5/10) and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum (8.5/10). Ratings come from hands on wear tests, so they reflect real performance and not just marketing.

Our compliments score points to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (8.8/10), Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum (8.5/10) and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (8.5/10). Compliments depend on setting and company, but these are the ones people notice most often.

Start with an unscented lotion, then spray the inside of your elbows, the base of your throat and a little on your clothes. Fabric holds scent longer than skin, and rubbing your wrists only breaks the top notes down faster.

Narrow the list by notes you already like, then compare longevity, projection and price. Use the filters on this page, try samples where you can, and wear a shortlisted perfume for a whole day before buying a full bottle.