The 18 Best Floral Perfumes of 2024

Best Overall

Ellis Brooklyn FLORIST Eau de Parfum

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We’re fans of nearly all Ellis Brooklyn perfumes, so when this one hit our desks, we were amped to try it — and it was an instant winner. Inside the frosted pink glass bottle is a fresh, full bouquet of a scent. 

Lily of the valley (an underused floral note in our opinion) positively sparkles here with pear and lemon. The heart notes of tuberose, gardenia, jasmine, and honeysuckle create a lush aroma you’d find when selecting the perfect arrangement at your local flower shop, while a touch of cedar and sandalwood add warmth that helps the scent stick around for many hours. 

If you’re a floral-shy fragrance wearer, though, be sure to test this one in person before you commit to a full bottle (or start with the travel-size option). Florist can lean sweet, crisp, or even a little bitter depending on skin chemistry, so you want to make sure it wears the way you want it to.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Lily of the valley, pear, honeysuckle｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Budget

Fine’ry Magnetic Candy Perfume

View On Target $30

From the bottle to the juice inside, we were instantly hooked on this Target-exclusive scent. Notes of cotton candy and pomelo instantly create a festive, carnival-like ambience with a sweet and juicy aroma that’s not overly saccharine, while the drydown boasts a sugared violet note that grounds the scent with a clean, almost laundry-like finish. Keep in mind that on some skin, this may be a little too powdery or detergent-like. Overall, though, it reminds us of a luxury fragrance — at a fraction of the price.

Size: 2.02 oz｜Key Notes: Sugared violet, pomelo, cotton candy｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Splurge

Creed Spring Flower Eau de Parfum

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Creed is one of the most luxurious fragrance houses around, so we’re not surprised by the elegance of this scent, which is housed inside an equally gorgeous pink glass bottle. Inspired by Flora, the Roman goddess of spring, the heady perfume opens with a soupçon of sparkling citrus, evolving into its namesake — bold white flowers. This is all beautifully balanced with a whisper of peachy-apricot and wood notes, making for a very well-rounded and sophisticated floral perfume. 

Like many from Creed, this fragrance is rich, so it has excellent lasting power and a bold sillage, which can be a double-edged sword — because of its intensity, you might not want to make this your everyday scent. We recommend reserving it for cooler spring days, evening wear, or adding it on as the perfect event accessory.

Size: 2.5 oz｜Key Notes: White florals, peach, woody notes｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Fruity Floral

Versace Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum

View On Sephora $32 View On Ulta $130 View On Versace.com

Two words: Fruity shampoo. A spritz of this perfume smells like exactly that — a clean, crisp, juicy floral that you want to bathe in. Pear, bergamot, and bitter orange notes evolve into the star of the show (and the inspo behind the purple bottle), freesia, which offers its own fruity, strawberry-like aroma. But never fear, the juice doesn’t smell like a candy shop — it’s all grounded by cedarwood for an added touch of class. 

While we love the color of the glass bottle, we wish that it wasn’t quite so heavy or bulky (read: Don’t plan on traveling with it).

Size: 1.7 oz.｜Key Notes: Bergamot, freesia, cedarwood｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best White Floral

Kai Eau de Parfum

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This has been one of our favorite scents for over a decade and we’re not alone — celebrities ranging from Lily Collins, Mila Kunis, and even Oprah are fans of this lush white floral, which was inspired by brand founder Gaye Straza’s childhood summers in Hawaii.

We love this perfume for its fresh and clean qualities; it comes in many iterations, including a candle, room spray, and diffuser to incorporate the gorgeous fragrance into every aspect of your lifestyle. We find ourselves reaching for it often because of its simplicity, but if you like your white florals to be more complex, you may want to consider something like Creed Spring Flower.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Gardenia, white floral notes｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Powdery Floral

Phlur Missing Person Eau De Parfum

View On Amazon $99 View On Nordstrom $29 View On Sephora $29

Missing Person is one of those scents that lie close to the skin and smell like you, but better. Delicate cyclamen and neroli blossoms are blended with soft musks and woods to make a lightly powdery, subtly sexy, and wholly intimate perfume. However, because it’s such a soft and sheer scent, it doesn’t last for very long. If you end up being a fan, we suggest snagging a travel-sized bottle so you can touch up throughout the day.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Cyclamen, neroli blossom, skin musk｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Rose

Initio Parfums Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum

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This isn’t your grandma’s rose perfume. Atomic Rose is a full-on sex bomb, pun intended. It uses two kinds of rose (Bulgarian and Turkish), Egyptian jasmine, and vanilla to create a heady, velvety scent that’s warm, rich, indulgent, and a little cheeky, thanks to the addition of sparkling bergamot. It’s a seriously sultry scent that makes for the perfect pre-date night spritz. Be prepared for some potential sticker shock at the price tag, but also keep in mind that you’re getting a lot of juice when you invest in this gorgeous fragrance — a full three ounces.

Size: 3 oz｜Key Notes: Rose, Egyptian jasmine, vanilla｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Jasmine

Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower 57

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We wouldn’t classify many florals as warm and cozy, but this one from influencer and brand founder Mona Kattan is just that. This is due to notes of jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose blended with vanilla, sandalwood, and cashmere, which envelopes you in a rich, floral hug.

These heavyweights are sweetened up with a bit of nectarine and pear to create an overall indulgent and slightly animalic perfume. Because this fragrance is packed with bold notes, be prepared for an equally bold scent that you may not want to reach for when it’s hot out or when in confined spaces, like a small office.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Nectarine, jasmine, vanilla｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Lightweight

Sisley Paris L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma Eau de Toilette

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This newcomer from luxury brand Sisley Paris is part of a collection of fragrances that were specifically designed to be layered. It instantly captivated us because it’s the perfect way to add a watery vibrancy to any of the existing perfumes in your collection. 

It opens with unexpected notes of ice, basil, and cardamom that meld into powdery iris and creamy jasmine, drying down into vetiver and cedar. Go ahead and layer it over a rich floral, or just wear it solo. As an Eau de toilette it is very light, so it won’t last for hours like some others on this list, but we don’t mind as it’s one of the most versatile options in our fragrance wardrobe.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Iris, cedarwood, cardamom｜Type: Eau de toilette

Best Fresh Floral

Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Cologne

View On Nordstrom $165 View On Sephora $165 View On Fragrancenet.com

We love Jo Malone London scents for their simplicity — we can spray a lot to wrap ourselves in a sheer, gauzy layer of sophistication. (And because there’s a lot of juice in this bottle we don’t hold back!)

This scent in particular is exactly what it sounds like: A blend of herbaceous basil and sweet neroli flower, that smells like a fresh, crisp garden. Keep in mind that it will not last particularly long because colognes are one of the lightest fragrance blends, but that just gives you an excuse to spray it on multiple times throughout the day.

Size: 3.4 oz｜Key Notes: Neroli, basil, white musk｜Type: Cologne

Best Woody Floral

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche

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From the moment you slide this sleek flanker fragrance out of the box, you know that it’ll be a greener take on the original — literally and figuratively. While the original Chance is fruity (and pink), this green scent leans more, well, fraîche. Water hyacinth, jasmine, and lemon give the opening a crisp and cool edge, which melds into woodsy notes of cedar, teakwood, and vetiver that lend a subtle masculine, almost cologne-like vibe. If you prefer a more feminine floral, this may not be for you, but those who appreciate a unisex perfume that’s inobtrusive with impressive longevity, grab a bottle and enjoy.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Jasmine, cedar, teakwood｜Type: Eau de toilette

Best Citrus Floral

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum

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This perfume is one of our all-time favorites due to its sheer wearability — even when we’re feeling particularly sensitive to fragrance, we know we can rely on this scent to be comfortable, elegant, and pleasing to the nose (our own and others). The zippy notes of citrus include bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon, which are tempered by soft neroli and jasmine. We tend to spritz on a lot because its fresh quality lends itself well to a heavy wear, and we just love it that much. As such, we tend to use up bottles pretty fast, which is always a bummer.

Size: 1 oz｜Key Notes: Bergamot, orange flower, neroli｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Warm Floral

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb

View On Amazon $88 View On Sephora $38 View On Ulta $180

This scent launched in 2005 and it instantly became a classic. It’s definitely a “big” perfume, which is pretty clear from the name (and packaging). Flowerbomb positively bursts with florals, like jasmine and rose, which are warmed up by patchouli and vanilla for a sweet, sensual gourmand that’s a hit with most who have smelled it. 

That’s important to keep in mind: If you like smelling unique, this perfume won’t be for you as it’s one of the most popular scents out there — not a week goes by that we don’t get a whiff of it on public transportation.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Jasmine, rose, patchouli｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Sweet Floral

Kate Spade New York Chérie Eau de Parfum

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From the moment we popped this fragrance out of its box, we knew we were in for some fun! The bright red and pink bottle hints at the notes of the juice inside — sweet pea, redcurrant, and raspberry — while adding a pop of color to one’s vanity. If you’re a Kate Spade fan, you’ll love this sweet scent because it truly has the personality of the brand (plus, the bottle is enormous with a very satisfying price tag). That said, while the fragrance is definitely a crowd pleaser, it is on the youthful side. Though it’s by no means childish, we don’t know that more mature women would reach for this scent often.

Size: 3.3 oz｜Key Notes: Redcurrant, raspberry, sweet pea｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Aquatic Floral

D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic Eau de Parfum

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If you have a fondness for aquatics like we do, this perfume from D.S. & Durga is not to be missed. With just a few spritzes, the scent’s storytelling (and its coordinating Spotify playlist) makes it a breeze to envision a day spent at the seaside. You’ll smell a blend of citrus and light rose petals at first, then a delicate green note courtesy of linden trees blends with bolder rose and dune grass. At the base, salt water and moss peek through for an earthy and truly marine scent. Our only regret is that — just like a summer breeze coming off the ocean — this perfume doesn’t last as long as we’d like.

Size: 1.7 oz｜Key Notes: Rose, dune grass, salt water｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Designer

Gucci Perfume

View On Sephora $105 View On Ulta $168 View On Gucci.com

While a lot of Gucci’s fragrances are very strong florals that are best reserved for evening wear, this one is more jovial, making it ideal for daily use. The fruity red berry notes deliver a sweetness that’s tempered by the fragrance’s namesake, a lovely gardenia. Unexpected sweet notes of pear blossom, frangipani, and brown sugar are masterfully blended to give a bit of a syrupy aroma that isn’t juvenile. 

“This scent [combines] flowers that aren’t commonly used, so it provides a very unique floral experience,” says Alexis Grugeon, a fine fragrance perfumer at Firmenich. Though it’s an Eau de parfum, you can overspray it without feeling suffocated because it stays close to the skin — which may not be ideal for those who love a big sillage.

Size: 3.3 oz｜Key Notes: Gardenia, red berries, brown sugar｜Type: Eau de parfum

Best Perfume Oil

Riddle Poppy Roll-On Fragrance Oil

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While Riddle’s signature pheromone-inspired scent gets all the hype, this citrusy floral is definitely worth a sniff. The travel-friendly rollerball is a wearable blend of lemon, rose, and ylang ylang that reminds us of a relaxing sunny day spent in a garden. Because it’s a fragrance oil, it’s ultra-concentrated, so you won’t need much to get a lasting aroma, but that also means the scent is “loud” at first. Don’t be put off — once it dries down, the perfume takes on a subtler quality.

Size: 0.27 oz｜Key Notes: Lemon, rose, ylang ylang｜Type: Perfume oil