18 perfumes worthy of becoming your new signature scent (2025)

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FOR THE DARING

YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium Green Eau De Parfum 30ml

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FOR THE DARING

YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium Green Eau De Parfum 30ml

Sephora

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FOR THE SENSUOUS

GLASSHOUSE Midnight in Milan EDP 100ml

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FOR THE SENSUOUS

GLASSHOUSE Midnight in Milan EDP 100ml

Glasshouse Fragrances

$139

Dynamic and sultry, this Eau de Parfum from Glasshouse Fragrances combines buttery saffron and sensuous rose to create a mysterious scent.

Moss, amber, musk and cedar round out the profile for a bold yet smooth fragrance that feels both youthful yet elegant – my personal favourite of Glasshouse’s new collection of perfumes.

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FOR THE ONE-OF-A-KIND

JULIETTE HAS A GUN Not A Perfume EDP 100ml

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FOR THE ONE-OF-A-KIND

JULIETTE HAS A GUN Not A Perfume EDP 100ml

Adore Beauty

$229

For a truly unique scent, a molecular perfume is a must-try – with Juliette Has A Gun’s cheekily-named Not A Perfume as a top contender.

Containing Ambroxan, a molecule that enhances other scents and works with your specific skin chemistry to create a fragrance that’s entirely your own.

Combining musky and clean undertones in a single note, reviewers say that it’s an incredibly versatile fragrance anyone can love.

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FOR THE BOLD

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Tabacco Toscano 1221 Edition

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FOR THE BOLD

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Tabacco Toscano 1221 Edition

Myer

$225

Santa Maria Novella’s 800 years of tradition inspire the warm, smokey scent that is Tabacco Toscano 1221. Originally created by monks to craft scents for the Italian-born Queen of France Catherine de’ Medici, the brand now celebrates its heritage with a new collection of historical scents that translate easily into the modern world.

Tabacco Toscano blends blonde tobacco leaves – the very same ones Catherine used as a migraine remedy – with bergamot and leather, sharply contrasting the dark scents with a warm vanilla to soften the unisex fragrance. It’s unique and sexy: a bold scent for a confident wearer.

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FOR THE MINIMALIST

GLOSSIER You Eau de Parfum 100ml

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FOR THE MINIMALIST

GLOSSIER You Eau de Parfum 100ml

MECCA

$186

We’re calling it: Glossier You lives up to the internet hype it’s amassed. Soft and warm, it’s got notes of pink pepper for spice, ambrette seeds for sweetness, creamy and salty ambrox, and powdery fresh iris root. But really, its superpower is the way it melts into the skin to feel like an extension of yourself. It comes in a solid form that makes for easy topping up on-the-go.

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FOR THE HEDONIST

SŚAINT Twenty Two EDP 100ml

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FOR THE HEDONIST

SŚAINT Twenty Two EDP 100ml

Sephora

$169

Founded by Ciara Mahoney and Elle Wallace and handcrafted in Sydney, SŚAINT’s range of cruelty-free, clean and gender-neutral scents are a breath of fresh (and beautifully fragranced) air. TWENTY TWO offers sensuous romance, evoking the air before a storm, a low fire crackling, and lingering glances over intimate drinks. It features top notes of bergamot and coriander seed, middle notes including patchouli and incense, and base notes of vanilla, amber and musk to round things out. BAZAAR‘s Hayley Peppin says it’s “luxurious and subtly smoky, the perfect wintery fragrance for anyone who enjoys spending a crisp Sunday afternoon drinking vino by the fire”.

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FOR THE CLASSIC

CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum 100ml

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FOR THE CLASSIC

CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum 100ml

Myer

$285

With the creation of Chanel’s now-iconic N°5 in 1921, Gabrielle Chanel upended the norms of perfumery. As the world’s first abstract fragrance, N°5 combined dozens of ingredients using synthetic aldehydes to enhance the natural floral scents, resulting in a smoothly blended fragrance that is far more than the sum of its parts.

May rose, jasmine, bright citrus top notes and a touch of vanilla are the stars of the show, creating a classic scent that still encapsulates femininity 100 years after its debut.

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FOR THE MODERN

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Musc Noir Rose EDP 100ml

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FOR THE MODERN

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Musc Noir Rose EDP 100ml

Myer

$181.60 ($227)

Marking a new chapter in modern femininity, Musc Noir Rose features a voluptuous bouquet of intense tuberose, with top notes of Italian bergamot oil, with pink perppercorn, and a smooth vanilla base offset by earthy Indonesian patchouli.

A complex scent for a complex woman, it’s sensual and addictive.

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FOR THE FLIRTY

DIOR Miss Dior Eau de Parfum 100ml

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FOR THE FLIRTY

DIOR Miss Dior Eau de Parfum 100ml

Myer

$290

First created in 1947, Miss Dior continues to enchant. Blending vanilla, powdery, and floral notes, it has a creamy velvet heart beneath a Centifolia rose opening. Youthful and vibrant, it’s an ongoing winner.

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FOR THE FLUID

ROEMY Forest 55ml

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FOR THE FLUID

ROEMY Forest 55ml

ROEMY

$179

From modern unisex fragrance house ROEMY, which is based in Melbourne, Australia, comes Forest: a sultry fragrance blurring the line between masculine and feminine. Featuring top notes of bergamot and cardamom; with middle notes of fig, leather and violet; and base notes of cedar and sandalwood; it’s inspired by the crisp air of the Blue Mountains post-rainfall.

Vegan, cruelty-free, nontoxic and hypoallergenic, this sophisticated fragrance is as delightful to smell as it is to look at.

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FOR THE PASSIONATE

GIORGIO ARMANI Si Passione Éclat Eau De Parfum 50ml

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FOR THE PASSIONATE

GIORGIO ARMANI Si Passione Éclat Eau De Parfum 50ml

Sephora

$200

The latest addition to the iconic Si family, Passione Éclat offers the epitome of classic femininity. Bright blackcurrant accord and bergamot are uplifted by centifolia and damascena roses. The result is a scent that lives up to its name — éclat is ‘glow’, in English — offering a radiant and much brighter take on the original Si.

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CAROLINA HERRERA Good Girl Blush EDP 50ml

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FOR THE FEMININE

CAROLINA HERRERA Good Girl Blush EDP 50ml

Myer

$190

Presented in the iconic Carolina Herrera stiletto-shaped bottle, Good Girl Blush is the newest addition to the Good Girl family. Taking inspiration from a powdery blush, it features a contrast of two different extractions of vanilla at the base, with a Peony heart, exotic Ylang Ylang and upcycled rosewater — creating a totally refreshed floral take on the modern facets of femininity.

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FOR THE ELECTRIC

KATE SPADE Sparkle Eau De Parfum Intense 60ml

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FOR THE ELECTRIC

KATE SPADE Sparkle Eau De Parfum Intense 60ml

Myer

$125

This electrifying, potent fragrance from Kate Spade is inspired by the shimmering magic of New York City at night. Top notes of blackcurrant and pink pepper bring fruity spice, while middle peony notes bring a touch of sweet florality to the mix. Base notes of crème brulée, vanilla and cedar ground the fragrance so that it’s sweet yet refined.

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FOR THE FRESH

GIVENCHY Irresistible EDP 80ml

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FOR THE FRESH

GIVENCHY Irresistible EDP 80ml

Sephora

$239

A floral, woody and fruity fragrance, Givenchy’s Irresistible EDP was created by three master perfumers as an invitation to let go and embrace one’s femininity. Juicy pear and ambrette notes add vibrancy alongside luscious rose and radiant-yet-musky blond wood. Reviewers say it’s soft and balanced — youthful and playful.

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FOR THE IT-GIRL

VERSACE Dylan Purple Eau De Parfum 100ml

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FOR THE IT-GIRL

VERSACE Dylan Purple Eau De Parfum 100ml

Myer

$192

Beloved by Iris Law, Versace’s Dylan Purple is the femme fragrance of the global it-girl. Elegant and bright, sparkling bergamot is blended with fresh orange and pear, with notes of freesia Mahonial and Pomarose sublimated by musky Cedarwood and Silkolid.

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FOR THE ARTIST

CELINE Parade Eau de Parfum 100ml

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FOR THE ARTIST

CELINE Parade Eau de Parfum 100ml

Celine

$490

If the soft academia aesthetic could bet bottled, it would be Celine Parade. A musky, distinctly French scent, inspired by the effervescence of a parade in the sun, the cologne blends musky, masculine scents with a feminine edge through notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Vetiver Musk and Oak moss.

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YVES SAINT LAUREN Libre Eau de Parfum 90ml

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FOR THE LIBERATED

YVES SAINT LAUREN Libre Eau de Parfum 90ml

Myer

$288

YSL’sLibre Eau de Parfumfeatures notes of floral lavender, uplifting mandarin, and sensual orange blossom and musk. It’s a gorgeously feminine scent. The best part? At the end of the day I first spritzed Libre, I was walking through my house when I caught a beautifully fragrant whiff — then I realised I was just smelling the perfume still potently lingering on my skin. It’s well worth your spend, let me tell you.

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FOR THE SUMMER GIRL

MEMO PARIS Madurai Eau De Parfum 75ml

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FOR THE SUMMER GIRL

MEMO PARIS Madurai Eau De Parfum 75ml

David Jones

$368 ($460)

It may seem impossible to bottle to feeling of summer; that warm, wondrous feeling of holidays, knowing you’re bound for a seasonal adventure. Yet somehow, Memo Paris’ Maduri achieves just that.

The fragrance was born in memories of India, with the rich scents of jasmine and marigold guiding its composition, evoking warmth, and top notes of tumeric, bergamot, peach and clary sage adding a refreshing vibrance. A base of sandalwood and suede add a soft, relaxing element; perfect for embracing the sunny months when they come, and evoking memories of them once they have passed.