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[This article was originally published in March 2021 and has been republished with some of the best updates.]
A signature scent should be timeless and wearable, in any situation and at any age. So here best perfume gifts under $100 that are perfect for any woman in your life.
Like any other beauty gift, perfume is extremely personal. Most people associate certain scents with memories — both good and bad — making it difficult to know what kind of fragrance brings a sense of joy and peace to the person you’re shopping for.
That being said, there are so many best perfume gifts out there to fit anyone on your list. If you’re one of the lucky ones who know exactly what they like (either specific brands or perfume notes), then opt for the larger, more luxurious gift centered around one particular scent. If there’s any uncertainty at all, go for the mix-and-match assortments, complete with smaller sprays, miniature bottles, and samples that target various scent profiles: fruity, floral, musky, sweet, and so on.
Typically, perfume gifts are a big-ticket item, but I’ve made sure to include a bunch of options, including ones that work as stocking stuffers or add-ons to bigger presents. And if you’re lucky, you might even help the woman in your life find her all-new signature scent. That means, she’ll think of you every single time she wears it — a win for you, no?
But of course, with so many fragrances on the market, finding the best perfume gifts can be a challenge. Even for me – I haven’t found my signature scent yet. Beauty counters and online storefronts are stocked with the latest and greatest from endless perfume brands, but how do you know which will be your new go-to?
The iconic fragrances on my list of the best perfumes of all time have a cult following for a reason — their irresistible aromas never get old. I round up the best women’s perfumes for every occasion, scent preference, and season, including best-selling picks, perfumes for women that men love, the best perfumes for the workplace, and more!
PS: If you’re still shopping for gifts for your family and friends, don’t forget to check out Monodreame’s gift guide, where I round up the best gift ideas for dog lovers, parents, book lovers, coffeeholic, harry potter fanatics, and everyone else on your list!
Flowerbomb
This veritable garden party in a bottle is an intoxicating perfume for women that is an enchanting whirl of cattleya, jasmine, and rose perfumes. Grounded in patchouli and vanilla, Flowerbomb is an addictive women’s fragrance of lavish beauty and voluptuous sensuality.
Black Opium Eau de Parfum
The opening note of this indulgent scent is an adrenaline-rich coffee, followed by the sweet sensuality of vanilla and the floral scent of white flowers, creating a modern, young and addictive scent.
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette
Its floral bouquet pays homage to Christian Dior’s legendary passion of flowers, glorifying the mandarin and the peony on downy notes of white musk. The peony is at the heart of the new signature, while its unique trail combines the rose damascus essence with fruity notes to recreate the outstanding scent of the flower, elusive in its natural state.
Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette
Embrace your beauty and express your femininity with Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette. Philosophy’s bestselling, amazingly clean, and beautifully feminine scent features notes of welcoming bergamot to greet the senses, irresistibly soft, clean muguet blossoms, and lasting musk with its classic beauty.
Light Blue Eau de Toilette
This colorful, fresh, floral fruity Eau de Toilette reflects the sensuality of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Sicilian cedar combines with the freshness of the green apple and the floral allure and spontaneity of the bluebell, the top note captures the essence of a sunny South Italian summer.
La Vie est Belle Eau De Parfum
Inspired by this expression, this luxury fragrance expresses joyous femininity. Its sweet scent entwines the elegance of iris and the strength of patchouli with the sweetness of spun sugar and praline. The floral perfume has hints of Arabian jasmine and sparkling Tunisian orange blossom, which deliver a unique and modern twist on a warm oriental fragrance.
Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray
At the heart, velvety jasmine warms to a dreamy dry-down of sensual sandalwood for a romantic, lingering finish. Irresistibly feminine, Daisy is the captivating creation of master perfumer Alberto Morillas. Whimsical white daisies abloom on its cap give the iconic Daisy bottle a retro-cool twist that’s as charming and unique as the woman who wears the fragrance.
Sì Eau de Parfum Fragrance
This eau de parfum is inspired by the modern woman who is strong yet feminine, sophisticated and charismatic. The modern chypre embodies the essence of elegance and style with a deep blackcurrant nectar top note, an airy floral blend of freesia and rose and a musky, woody base.
Black Tulip Eau de Parfum
This seductive chypre eau de parfum blends the sensuality of Japanese violet and Indonesian jasmine with the richness of patchouli and the freshness of pink peppercorn. Black amber plum and black cherry bring a dark fruity accord to create a sultry fragrance.
Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
A tribute to the modern woman, Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is filled with notes of jasmine, sandalwood and vanilla. Its Quadrilobe bottle is crafted with strong lines and curves to express contemporary femininity.
Romance Eau de Parfum
A quintessentially classic feminine fragrance, Romance greets you with the fresh, sparkling notes of mandarin, pink pepper, and violet leaves. As fresh as it is luxurious, this pure floral perfume finds its happily ever after in the sensual embrace of white musk, patchouli and oakmoss. A white floral fragrance, the clean and fresh perfumes of citrus and pink pepper combine with a base of woody, natural scents to bring lingering mystique to this dreamy floral, fresh fragrance.
No. 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk Eau de Parfum
This fragrance combines juicy blackberry buds, rich vanilla and sensuous velvet musk with white rose and cashmere woods.
Thank U Next Eau de Parfum
Optimistically outspoken. Playful yet cool. Introducing Thank U Next Eau de Parfum by Ariana Grande. The ultimate fragrance for moving on and looking up. Thank U Next bursts opens with juicy notes of sparkling white pear and wild raspberry that soften with a heart of creamy coconut and delicate pink rose petals. Divine velvety musk infuses classic Ari sass, while macaroon sugar adds playful femininity. Full of attitude, full of sweetness.
Indigo Perfume Set
This exotic eau de parfum is an exploration of the Mediterranean with notes of Italian lemon, orange bergamot, Moroccan tea, Kashmir wood, and wild figs from the south of France.
Black Opium Eau de Parfum Best Selling Mini Set
Discover Black Opium Eau de Parfum. When the electrifying energy of black coffee meets the assertive femininity of white flowers, the result is one of our top perfumes for women: a vibrant, sensual, and addictive contrast of light and dark.
Which perfume do you think will be your signature scent?
Oeh I love so many of these, especially Light blue in summer. However, l’Imperatrice from D&G is my all time favorite
I love that one too! Thank you Lisa 😀
These are some amazing scents. I’ve used Miss Dior in the past and want to try Black Opium. My signature is Lady Million x
Oh that’s nice 😀 Thanks, Jen x
Love this list! I used to have light Blue and loved it, but I think never is going to be better than Flora by Gucci for me! Thank you for sharing x
Thank you dear 😀
These are all such good gift suggestions! I was happy to see Daisy by Marc Jacobs on the list, it is one of my all time favorite perfumes x
Oh that’s nice! Thank you 😀
These are gorgeous choices, and they look like lovely scents 🙂 thank you for sharing x
Thank you Eleanor 😀
These sound like amazing perfumes! Have to try one or two of them out in the future, thank you for sharing!
Thank you love 😀
Awesome gift list gave some ideas on what to get thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much 😀
I love La Vie est Belle Eau De Parfum!
That’s one my fave too 😀
Fab post – I haven’t tried any of these scents out before but I like the smell of Black Opium when I had a tester.
Tash – A Girl with a View
I love all of them haha thank you 😀
I love Guerlian perfumes, they always smell amazing! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you Lucy 😀
I’ve been wearing the same couple of perfumes for awhile now. I think it’s about time for me to find a new one. These suggestions are a great place to start. Black Opium sounds like it may be perfect for me. Thanks for sharing!
Happy perfume hunting love 😀 thank you!
Oo, too many beautiful and alluring options! Perfume is a delightful gift to both give and receive. I love the looks of Flowerbomb, Amazing Grace, Romance, and Blackberry & Vanilla Musk.
Thanks for sharing an affordable list!
So agree! Thank you Jaya 😀
You’ve mentioned so many amazing perfumes. One of my favourites is Light Blue. It always reminds me of being on holiday.
Lovely to hear! Thank you Kelly 😀
Great article! Love the pictures as well.
Thank you 😀
D &G has always been my fave! But I need to check others out as well 🙂
Nice! Thank you 😀
Your match-and-mix advice is very useful. I used Si by Armani, and this perfume is amazing.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you 😀
This is a sensational line up. One or two grace my skin regularly!
I’m not a massive perfume wearer (I usually forget to put it on before I go out haha). I’ve never actually used any of these but I know my mum has. I do use Tiffany’s perfume sometimes and love that it’s quite subtle. Great list, thanks for sharing!