61 Best New Perfumes for Women 2023

“Featuring a blend of white lavender accord and diva lavender heart notes, YSL’s cooler and fresher Libre Absolu Platine nicely stands apart from the other fragrances in its range (all of which I’m equally obsessed with). A consistent olfactory thread woven through each Libre perfume is a hint of orange blossom absolute, which helps ground this slightly more metallic version.” —TD

“The new Jo Malone English Pear & Sweet Pea is my latest go-to. It isn’t as sweet as you would expect, because it feels fresh and light, which is just what I need to brighten my day,” says West.

Associate beauty editor Katie Intner agrees: “I’ve been a longtime fan of English Pear & Freesia, but Jo Malone’s new English Pear & Sweet Pea has quickly become my favorite daytime scent. The powdery sweet pea and amber softens the English pear, which leaves behind a mellow finish that lasts all day long.”

“This is one of six fragrances from Future Society inspired by the genetic code of extinct flowers. Here, notes of black pepper, bergamot, freesia, aquatic florals, woods, and a wet stone accord mimic the scent of Shorea cuspidata, a towering tree endemic to Borneo last spotted in the wild in 1998.” —JR

“I think this year people are finally diving deep into fragrance layering—using a scented body lotion before spraying a perfume on, for example,” Sewell says. “Beauty enthusiasts are starting to understand that the process helps prolong their scents, and are spraying two to three different kinds at once to create their own unique blends. I think Sol de Janeiro has played a big role in popularizing the trend.”

This popular mist—a blend of pistachio and salted caramel—can be sprayed on with abandon or layered with your favorite eau de parfum to create your own signature scent. “[I wanted to] create a fragrance that evokes the radiant sun on salty skin and the warmth of the sand,” Sol de Janeiro perfumer Vincent Kuczinski says. That was more than achieved, and in turn, this ultrapopular scent reinvigorated the whole category of body mists this year.

“The famed Italian designer’s first fragrance for women is a woody scent that evokes the soft warmth of a cashmere sweater. Anchored by an unusual chestnut accord, the perfume is a master class in modern luxury, featuring a mix of upcycled or sustainably sourced notes and a synthetic amber base created with biotechnology.” —Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director

“Perfumer Olivier Polge transformed 2007’s Chance Eau Fraiche eau de toilette into an eau de parfum that has quickly become my new favorite scent. It’s fresh, invigorating, nostalgic, and so wearable thanks to the citron, jasmine, and lingering teakwood notes.” —JR

“Strawberry makeup was a huge trend this year, and this is essentially the fragrance version of that. The wild strawberry note is front and center in a way that’s nostalgic to the ’90s in the best way. The fruitiness is balanced and elevated by rose and cedarwood.” —JR

“If gourmand vanilla scents are too sweet for you, give this one a try. It leans more masculine than most, and a little spicy, thanks to the balance that black pepper, amber, and saffron bring to the vanilla absolute.” —JR

“Functional fragrances were a big trend this year. Kate Moss’s Sacred Mist was developed by homeopath and alchemist Victoria Young to calm and uplift with each spritz, thanks to notes like geranium, oak moss, tonka bean, and orange flower. It makes a great gift for any wellness-obsessed friends in your life.” —JR

“A slightly more robust version of Prada’s first Paradoxe scent, the new Intense eau de parfum contains a warm floral blend of jasmine, Ambrofix, and moss that makes a soft fragrance statement. Whether you decide to wear the versatile scent in cooler or warmer months, you’re practically guaranteed to receive a compliment on how great you smell.” —Tiffany Dodson, associate beauty commerce editor

“The beloved fashion brand just launched three fragrances, but Forever in Love is the star. Featuring a nostalgic green pear note, this sweet fruity-floral with gardenia and cedarwood smells fun, feminine, and fresh.” —JR

“This scent was created by one of my favorite noses, Jerome Epinette. The combination of pink pepper, orange blossom, and florals like jasmine and rose makes it perfect for every day.” –KI

“Forget everything you know about lavender scents. Here, the flower is elevated by fresh bergamot and neroli and grounded with Le Labo’s signature amber-y musk base. If you love citrus scents, you’ll love this.” —JR

“With notes of white tea and black tea, cardamom, blonde woods, and musk—this is a truly modern, genderless scent that will speak to those looking for a break from traditional florals.” —JR

“Looking for a scent that instantly gets you compliments? Dior’s new Dioriviera is it. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, the eau de parfum blends together all the best scents of the French Riviera: the coastal sunlight, fig trees, and fresh roses (not your grandmother’s rose perfume).” —KI

“This new perfume captures vanilla as it exists in a jungle: It’s green, leafy, more masculine, and amplified by patchouli. It’s the furthest thing from vanilla icing, and that’s precisely why we like it.” —JR

“Gourmand fruity notes of apple, black currant, and raspberry play unexpectedly well with richer notes of cedar leaves, saffron, incense, vanilla, and patchouli. It’s truly the perfect, most playful and balanced genderless scent.” —JR