Follow our lead: Here are our favorite transportive perfumes for women that will teleport you to another land, era, or simply to your Happy Place. Find your new signature fragrance (or the perfect gift for her) ahead! The 38 best perfumes for women # The musc signature is still created by the iconic heart of musc, inspired by the Egyptian musc Narciso fell in love with at the beginning of the for her adventure. But as mystery is a major part of the for her woman, the composition of the heart of musc must be kept secret…

The 20th anniversary of ‘for her’ is not just a celebration of the fragrance, but also of the journey that Narciso Rodriguez embarked on to create a scent that would capture the essence of femininity. ‘for her’ has become a timeless classic, one that has redefined the modern fragrance landscape forever. The launch of ‘for her forever’ is the latest addition to the dazzling line up in honour of this landmark anniversary. To celebrate the anniversary of for her, you have created a new limited edition fragrance, for her forever. What was the inspiration behind the new fragrance?Unsurprisingly floral fragrances are the most popular for women’s perfumes. It is also the broadest fragrance family, with scents ranging from a single flower’s scent to bouquets. Popular floral notes include rose, jasmine, and peonies. And softer musky florals such as lavender and violet pair well with orientals like vanilla, petitgrain or neroli. Fresh fragrances for her’ was conceived as an intimate and powerful scent that would reflect the individuality and unique character of its wearer. At its core lies musc, a rare Egyptian oil that Rodriguez was given years prior, which had become his signature scent. He was instantly captivated by its potent power, making it a critical component of ‘for her’.

I think that what makes this fragrance so special is that it is not really just a fragrance – it is way more than that, it goes beyond a perfume. When women wear it, they get the most beautiful compliment one can receive – people stop them, not to tell them that their fragrance smells good, but that they smell good. It is as if for her were their own personal scent – they make it theirs, they really own it. Why do you think the for her fragrances have been so successful and still have such a devoted following 20 years after the launch of the original eau de toilette? The top notes introduce the white floral bouquet that forms the signature of this fragrance, with frangipani buds and gardenia. The heart of this fragrance beats with Fragrances are typically classified into four main fragrance families: floral, fresh, woody, and oriental. And made from the same notes and accords, it’s not uncommon that you find yourself partial towards perfumes with similar scent profiles. If you’re looking to spice up your perfume to something less prevalent without changing your fragrance altogether, working with these fragrance families can be incredibly helpful. Floral fragrances

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The for her forever woman radiates with an infinite femininity, sublimated by an unlimited sense of elegance. Her contained sensuality fills her with mystery and gives her a natural aura that glows around her and makes her somehow above and apart from others. She is special, in so many ways – just unique, just herself. If you look at all the fragrances that stand the test of time, that keep on being successful twenty years after being launched, that gather a true fan base, that are supported by the most loyal consumers and keep on seducing new users every year, they all are an authentic expression of their designers’ vision. To me, that is the case for narciso rogriguez’s for her. Narciso has managed to tell his story, to show his philosophy through a fragrance, and his authenticity seduced many women around the world, who are now his most devoted ambassadors. You have worked on many fragrances for narciso rodriguez. How has your relationship with the brand evolved and what do you find unique about working with narciso rodriguez? The inspiration behind for her forever was to create an ode to femininity, a luminescent white floral contrasted with a supple, musky chypre, to keep the iconic signature of for her and make it evolve towards even more femininity, floralcy and elegance. It is a tribute to for her, composed like an immaculate bouquet, a caress of petals warmed by the rays of the sun – soft and dense like a silky cream of flowers, and irradiated with an electrifying vibration.

I think Narciso and I have the same approach regarding women, sensuality and elegance: he draws dresses like I create perfumes, with the same ambition to sublimate women’s natural grace without transforming their authentic beauty, to make them even more beautiful and graceful. For me, it is amazing to have such an opportunity to create directly with the designer – it is very rare in the perfume industry to collaborate directly with the designer and to have direct access to him. I feel really blessed for that. Women’s perfume is the ultimate finishing touch for any outfit, mood, and occasion. Some feel naked without it, while others adore a spritz (or three) on a special occasion. Thanks to the masterful work of perfumers across the world, we’re not short of glorious scents to choose from; from playful florals to sensual musks to deep and spicy fragrances, somewhere out there is the best women’s perfume that speaks your language. Shaped like a diamond grenade, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is a glittering explosion of fresh and sweet sensations and an endlessly sought-after scent. Designed by the talented trio, Olivier Poleg, Carlos Benaim, and Domitille Berthier, this best-smelling perfume for women is like wandering through your own secret flower garden—but after dark. It is hard to imagine that for her is already 20 years old. It is such a timeless fragrance, it is like it was created yesterday! On a more personal note, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to write a part of this very special perfume’s history.The fresh family is a failsafe crowd pleaser as it lends itself to both feminine and masculine fragrances, as well as all seasons and occasions. Fresh perfumes typically combine fruity, green and water scents—all of which work well with all other fragrance families. Woody fragrances