Fragrances reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 412 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Fragrances brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab, r/Colognes, r/fragranceclones, r/fragheadph. Top-rated brands include Creed (4.9/5), Guerlain (5.0/5), Tom Ford (4.9/5).
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Reviews412
Subreddits11
Posts48
Brands49
Products83
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#1
Creed
4.9
(46)
"Summer: Creed Virgin Island Water, Loewe Paula's Ibiza"
"Creed Aventus"
"CREED AVENTUS"
"**Creed Millesime Imperial** • My everyday for the warmer weather."
"-Aventus"
"4. Creed Adventus"
"Creed Green Irish Tweed
Creed Aventus
Acqua Di Parma Colonia
Acqua Di Parma Bergamotto Di Calabria
Tom Ford Tabacco Vanille
Tom Ford Oud Wood
Well. Thats six."
"Creed Aventus
Eccentric Molecule 01
Reflection Man Amouage"
"Mines would definitely be Creed Aventus."
"The old batches of creed aventus for everyday wear."
#2
Guerlain
5.0
(34)
"Winter: Guerlain L'homme Ideal EDP and Mancera Amore Caffe"
"Easy, Guerlain."
"Hands down, Guerlain!"
"For my wife, Guerlain."
"My ride or dies are Guerlain and Mugler."
"But only really need Samsara and Shalimar."
"Probably."
"Or Byredo!"
"First and foremost…Guerlain."
"The few I've used are delicious."
#3
Tom Ford
4.9
(27)
"TF Neroli Portofino , Creed Virgin Island Water"
"Tom Ford Neroli Portofino"
"TF Noir extreme"
"Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanilla;"
"TF Ombré Leather
TF Tobacco Oud
Polo Green
Dior Homme Sport
TF Noir Extreme"
"Tom Ford Ombré Leather
Initio Side Effect
PDM Altair
Creed Aventus
Loewe Esencia Elixir"
"A bright crisp scent for daily wear and a white floral for evening parties / rare occasion"
"Tf Tobacco vanille and le labo santal 33."
"Tom Ford Ombré Leather with the white label."
"For special occasions or winter time definitely picking TF tobacco vanille!"
#4
Dior
4.9
(22)
"Winter: Dior homme Parfum, Boss Bottled Intense"
"Summer: - DIOR SAUVAGE edt"
"1 for the rest of my life with a doubt Sauvage elixir."
"Dior Homme Parfum
Montale Arabian Tonka
YSL Myslf EDP
Creed Aventus Cologne
SHL God Of Fire"
"Dior tbh"
"No explanation needed"
"Dior Homme Intense and Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense."
"Dior - Sauvage elixir for fall/winter"
"Dior Homme Intense and Bvlgari Blv."
"Reception and Cocktail (Night): Sauvage Elixir or Bvlgari Man in Black"
#5
Prada
4.7
(17)
"Prada - L'Homme
A&F - Fierce
Dior - Sauvage"
"Prada Lhomme"
"Prada - Paradoxe."
"Or one of the Gucci Flora's."
"Prada L'Homme and Creed Aventus"
"2) prada Lhomme"
"Prada L’Homme and Tuscan leather."
"Spring: Prada L’homme"
"Prada Lhomme"
"Prada Paradoxe"
#6
Diptyque
4.8
(16)
"Diptyque or Jo Malone."
"Diptyque. No question."
"The only one I’ve opted out of so far is Eau Rose but if forced to wear it it would be amazing in Spring!"
"They make some of my faves."
"Orpheon by diptyque."
"Do Son - Diptyque."
"Musc Ravageur and Do Son (edp) by Diptyque."
"Diptique do son or ex nihilo fleur narcotique."
"Diptyque Orpheon"
"Diptyque or Heeley"
#7
Chanel
4.8
(16)
"Chanel - Le Lion"
"Amazing staying power."
"Chanel Le Lion"
"Le Lion by Chanel"
"Bleu de Chanel is super fresh but still very flexible."
"Chanel Bois des Iles and Tom Ford Noir de Noir."
"Chanel Le Lion —"
"Chanel 19. To me it's fundamentally unisex badass."
"The only answer is Chanel No 19."
"Blue De Chanel EDP
Ombré leather
Creed Viking
Creed Aventus Absolu
Guerlain santal royal"
#8
YSL
4.8
(16)
"YSL Babycat"
"Yves Saint Laurent - Babycat"
"Ysl babycat."
"For sure, then Kayali and Zara haha (just for the diversity)."
"I love most of what they put out."
"YSL La Nuit de L’homme (going out)"
"Widian London, Thameen Rivere, Bohoboco Vanilla Blackpepper, Killian Smoking Hot, YSL Tuxedo"
"YSL libre, ariana cloud, Davidoff coolwater, titan skinn pristine/nude/ amalfi. all of these are long lasting and office-appropriete."
"YSL libre, JPG Classique/Classique intense, ari g cloud, d&g Violet, these last long and have a decent to very good projection."
"Ysl libre edp ( not intense or parfum)"
#9
Lattafa
4.3
(15)
"Lattafa. Pride line alone could win but when you look at the whole brand is pretty impressive."
"Winter- Lattafa Khamra Qahwa, i really enjoy the sweet coffee shop scent and I’ve been addicted to it"
"Winter: Asad and Oud For Glory both by Lattafa"
"Winter: Khamrah Qahwa and Liquid Brun"
"Winter:
Lattafa khamrah
Al haramain l’aventure"
"Winter: Azzaro TMW Parfum & Lataffa Khamrah Qahwa"
"I can get clones of niche and designer fragrances plus some nice originals (teriaq!!)"
"Fall: Lattafa Khamrah"
"Lataffa Khamrah"
"Lataffa asad"
#10
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
4.8
(12)
"Aqua universalis by MFK. Love that one!"
"MFK 724"
"Two of my favorite fragrances are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 and Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede."
"MFK BR540 extract & MFK APOM"
"MFK Aqua Universalis is super clean and inoffensive."
"Start with: APOM, 724, the Aqua series."
"MFK 724, Diptyque Eau De Sens, Prada Infusion D’Iris, L’eau D’Issey"
"I’ve heard from multiple fragrance reviewers that BR540 and God of Fire layered is magical."
"MFK Aqua Media"
"MFK Aqua Universalis. It’s a clean t shirt scent."
#11
Burberry
4.5
(12)
"It’s incredible. Whenever she wears it I’m like wow."
"Burberry her."
"Burberry Her."
"That Burberry was my first cologne years ago and is brilliant."
"That OG Burberry is my first designer cologne purchase back in college"
"Burberry men is such a good frag, I’m picking up another bottle Friday !"
"If she'd like something like Burberry goddess which is pretty popular and good all-rounder vanilla/lavender .. lattafa angham is a good dupe."
"Both really good everyday scents for me that aren't super sweet or super overpowering/headache inducing."
"I love Burberry for men. It's definitely a bit mature compared to my typical fragrance but I think it's so well done."
"Burberry for men! Solid line up for $60"
#12
Initio
4.7
(11)
"•Initio Side Effect"
"I am intrigued by Penhaligons."
"Spring: Initio Musk Therapy"
"Initio, Parfums de Marly and Roja are luzi the best supplier."
"Initio Musk Therapy"
#13
Xerjoff
5.0
(10)
"Winter:
Xerjoff Naxos
Mirabile V CANTO"
"Xerjoff naxos"
"Xjeroff Naxos"
"Personally Xerjoff Alexandria II and Killian Angels Share."
"Two extremely easy picks for any occasion."
"Xerjoff Alexandria ii"
#14
Byredo
4.9
(9)
"Byredo - Sundazed;"
"Probably.. I've enjoyed so many fragrances and find there is something for every season and occasion."
"Byredo or Diptyque, no contest."
"Two of my all time favourites are Bal d'Afrique and Gypsy Water."
"2. Sundazed (Byredo)"
"Byredo, or Versace."
#15
Kayali
4.8
(9)
"I literally just purchased both Kayali YBM and the Nest Santa Barbara Strawberry oil two weeks ago and I am like a woman possessed."
"I highly recommend layering YBM with a vanilla scented lotion. It’ll help the longevity and boost the scent :) "
"I have both and yeah they are almost identical"
"Kayali YBM is my favorite"
"Really beautiful array of fragrances."
"I have about 10 of her bottles and I love them."
"For me. I love most of their fragrances."
"Kayali does cover a wide range of scent profiles."
"It's good old Kayali for me."
#16
Amouage
5.0
(8)
"For Summer i would like something based on neroli and jasmine, i just like floral, probably Amouage Reflection Man or Al Haramain Portofolio Neroli Canvas."
"Amouage Reflection Man"
"I can distill it down to amouage, Guerlain, Chanel, and Dior."
"Love Memoire for Woman and Guidance."
"They're all well blended and never smell synthetic."
"All year - Amouage Guidance"
#17
Louis Vuitton
4.8
(8)
"LV imagination"
"LV Imagination- Versatile, Soapy and clean, mass appealing."
"One of the few freshies that lasts on my skin."
"LV Pacific Chill"
"Imagination (LV)"
"LV pacific chill"
#18
BDK
4.9
(7)
"BDK Gris charnel"
"For sure"
"It’s a new find for me (discovered this year) but I’m loving all of their scents."
"BDK Gris Charnel"
"BDK - Gris Charnel (other go to + signature office scent)"
#19
Kilian
5.0
(6)
"Kilian"
"For me."
"Always always."
"They know how to do sweet and sexy yet mature."
"I see guerlain is a popular answer but I just haven’t smelled enough."
"Easy."
#20
Nishane
5.0
(6)
"Nishane Hacivat. If on budget then Hawas Black."
"Amouage beach hut woman and Ani- Nishane"
"Summer: Nishane Hacivat"
"Nishane’s Ani"
"Nishane Ani and xerjoff lira"
#21
Le Labo
4.8
(6)
"- Le Labo Thé Noir"
"Le Labo - Another 13."
"Another 13 Le Labo"
"Le Labo Another 13"
#22
Maison Margiela
4.1
(7)
"When the Rain Stops by MM Replica. it’s an aquatic with roses and patchouli"
"I love sail day by maison margiela"
"Sailing Day - Maison Margiela"
"When the Rain Stops - Maison Margiela"
"Recommending my favorite aquatic florals: maison margiela replica when the rain stops"
"I love Sailing Day"
"MM Sailing Day (very unisex)"
#23
Commodity
4.5
(6)
"Commodity Milk! The Personal intensity is like sweet cream, and they get a little smokier... The Bold is actually my favorite."
"Bianco Latte and Commodity milk. literally smells like a cozy fireplace."
"Commodity milk"
"Milk by commodity- easy. great winter wear, it’s like milk and marshmallows."
"Commodity Milk Personal... Dries Van Noten Jardin De L’Orangerie. Opens orange blossom, dries down to creamy milk."
"Commodity Milk. I wear the Bold version but the regular one would be great if you don't want to be overwhelmed."
#24
Jo Malone
4.3
(6)
"Jo malone wood sage and sea salt 🌊."
"• Jo Malone - Wood Sage & Sea Salt"
"Wood Sage and Sea Salt - Jo Malone"
"Wood Sage and Sea Salt - Jo Malone"
"Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt"
#25
MFK
5.0
(5)
"I would probably go with MFK because of my obsession with Baccarat and Grand Soir."
"I'm torn between MFK, Guerlain and Xerjoff."
"I love pretty much everything he creates."
#26
Versace
4.2
(5)
"I bought Versace Dylan Blue."
"Versace Dylan Blue. It’s an easy, inexpensive year round dumb reach."
"Versace Dylan Blue"
#27
Glossier
4.8
(4)
"Glossier You Reve - plum buttercream"
"I wear them layered as my signature scent and constantly get told I smell good."
"Love love love the powerful pink pepper clean scent"
"Glossier You."
#28
Jovoy
4.8
(4)
"My absolute favorite is Jovoy's Remember Me. It's a milky vanilla chai latte."
"Jovoy Remember Me, Commodity Milk, Sugar Mama Fragrances Sugar Milk and Milk & Honey, Navitus Lost In A Dream, Kyse Fichi e Panna, Dyad Rise + Shine, and whatever Perfumerism recommends in her milk series haha"
"Other nice ones are Jovoy remember me, Prada Infusion d‘Iris or Miller Harris Violet Ida"
"Remember Me by Jovoy. It smells like a milky vanilla chai latte."
#29
Afnan
4.0
(4)
"Summer: - Afnan Turathi Blue"
"Just slightly increase your budget and go for Afnan Turathi blue"
"Afnan turathi blue."
"Ocean Rush won't last that long, Afnan turathi blue or Nautica Voyage would be good ngl"
#30
Aesop
4.0
(4)
"Aesop Hwyl"
"Hwyl. It is a forest a dark misty one with smoke off in the distance."
"Forest but also kinda a Japanese sauna: Aēsop Hwyl"
"Aesop Hwyl for relaxing."
#31
PDM
5.0
(3)
#32
Bvlgari
5.0
(3)
"Bvlgari Tygar, Ingenious Ginger (ik they are similar), Prada L’homme, guerlain ideal l’homme edp, Arabian oud diwan"
"Summer:
- Bvlgari Tygar (daytime)"
"•Bvlgari Tygar"
#33
Zoologist
5.0
(3)
"Maybe try Cow by zoologist"
"My soulmate fragrance"
"For warm seasons for sure."
#34
Kerosene
5.0
(3)
"I love Unknown Pleasures. I accidentally spilled a sample vial of it in my bathroom so wasted it 20 minutes after I got it, but those 20 minutes were delicious."
"Kerosene Uknown Pleasures. It lasts forever and smells like lemon cookies baked with a lot of molasses."
"I wear Unknown Pleasures and Blackmail by Kerosene."
#35
Bond No. 9
5.0
(3)
"(based on current ownership in # of bottles)."
#36
Memo Paris
5.0
(3)
#37
Narciso Rodriguez
4.7
(3)
"Black bottle narciso rodriguez for her."
"Narciso Rodriguez for her EDP comes to my mind ultimately as soon as I hear wedding."
"Narciso Rodriguez for Her (EDP)."
#38
Mugler
4.7
(3)
"Cause I love alien too much to give it up😭"
"Another would be Mugler."
#39
Parfums de Marly
4.7
(3)
"For when it's cold"
#40
Rasasi
4.7
(3)
"Rasasi Hawas"
"Rasasi Hawas (mass appealing synthetic)"
"Rasasi Hawas seems to be popular among that age group."
#41
Issey Miyake
4.3
(3)
"Mine would have to be Issey Miyake..had a man chase down in the grocery store just to tell me that I smell amazing.."
"Issey Miyaki!!!"
#42
Pineward
4.3
(3)
"Good variety and scents I adore."
"Anything from Pineward."
"Check out Pineward Perfumes (they specialize in this) or Amouage Memoir Man"
#43
Lalique
4.0
(3)
"Encre Noire. These are all foresty but in their own unique way"
"A lot of people like Encre Noire Lalique for these vibes I think."
#44
Davidoff
4.0
(3)
"Cool water davidoff is a classic also ocean di gioia"
"Ayan OP mga naamoy ko na fresh freshan lang and not so expensive naman ☺️☺️"
"Go for freshies, start with designer frags, marami nmn mura dyan lalo n sa mga fragroups."
#45
Carolina Herrera
4.0
(3)
"My girlfriend likes Carolina Herrera good girl blush."
"Couldn’t pick one."
#46
Nautica
3.7
(3)
"You can get for 20 bucks at places like Ross."
"Nautica Voyage."
"Ocean Rush won't last that long, Afnan turathi blue or Nautica Voyage would be good ngl"
#47
Roja
5.0
(2)
"- Roja Elysium"
"Summer: XJ Torino21, LV Imagination, Pana Dora Forever Love."
#48
Shobi and Perfume Parlour
4.0
(2)
"Crybaby is a good scent (shobi and perfume parlour)"
"Crybaby is pretty"
#49
Alkemia
4.0
(2)
"From indie houses, Alkemia Love Unforeseen is a nice aquatic white floral"
"Alkemias love unforeseen is a really pretty, feminine aquatic floral"
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