Best scent on Reddit

264 reviews from r/bathandbodyworks, r/Perfumes, r/Colognes and 14 more subreddits

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#1

Bath & Body Works

4.7
(111)
"This is a simple suggestion, but I find that Fresh Basalm smells like a Christmas tree :)"
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"I love Perfect in Pink."
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"And also Brightest Bloom."
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", Vanilla Romance and Pink Obsessed."
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"I blind bought Butterfly and it is so good!"
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"Knocked it out of the park this year!"
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"I think I’d say sweetheart cherry was my all time pick for this year."
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"I really enjoyed."
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"I really love it."
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"FFM: If You Musk, Sweetheart Cherry."
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#2

Lush

4.8
(12)
"My fave combo is Daddy O and American Cream."
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"Daddy-O is my fave scent. I wish I could have it in a perfume form."
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"American Cream conditioner scent lasts in my hair for days!!"
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"Lord of misrule!! its like the only scent that makes me smell my arms for hours after getting out of the shower. it just makes me happy 😭"
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"Lord of Misrule needs to win again. I’m sorry but it’s so damn good."
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"Hot toddy"
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"Rose jam 🥰"
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"It’s unisex right? I wear it as a guy and think it’s an awesome scent."
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"It’s an herbal powdery vanilla with a bit of what can only be described as dry strawberry. Very unique and gorgeous."
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"Grassy woody earthy smells."
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#3

Chanel

4.6
(8)
"I do enjoy the following ones, which don't feature aquatic notes: - Chanel, Bleu de Chanel EDP"
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"100% Bleu de chanel."
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"Bleu de Chanel."
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"A fresh clean fragrance with a mild-mid silage, perfect for mornings."
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"Blue De Chanel EDP for suree."
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"Low budget - Prada lhomme, platinum egoiste"
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#4

Byredo

3.9
(8)
"Byredo Mojave ghost."
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"Byredo Rose of no man‘s land (it’s very expensive, maybe get a travel size first)."
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"I loved Mojave Ghost and Gypsy Water soooooo much."
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"I loved Mojave Ghost and Gypsy Water soooooo much."
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"Mojave Ghost by Byredo or Eua Duelle by Diptyque."
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"A spicy smoky rose unisex fragrance."
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"Literally the most ✨ethereal✨ frag everrrrr but blink and it's gone."
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"It smells good but has no lasting power."
#5

YSL

4.5
(6)
"- Ysl Myslf EDP."
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"- Ysl Y edt or edp."
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"Long lasting."
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"Maybe YSL Myslf, or Versace Eros Edt."
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"YSL Y does have a good scent."
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#6

Lattafa

4.8
(5)
"Look no further than Lattafa al Noble Ameer."
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"The Tonka in that one knocks me out."
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"Lattafa Khamrah for sure. All I get is apple pie filling."
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"Lattafa Khamrah is a boozy vanilla fragrance with a lot of depth."
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"Angel's Share or Lataffa Khamrah might be the vibe."
#7

N/A

4.4
(5)
"My favorite apple scented candles this year include Honeycrisp Apple (hands down #1)."
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"Straight forward apple = honeycrisp apple...my favorite of all the apples."
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"Pumpkin apple."
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"Honeycrisp apple is a nice apple-y scent."
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"I really like Pumpkin Apple. It smells like applesauce to me."
#8

Burberry

4.4
(5)
"Burberry Goddess"
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"I feel like this is Burberry goddess"
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"Burberry Her Elixir reminds me of Strawberry Snowflakes."
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"Maybe Burberry Her Elixir or just the original Burberry Her?"
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#9

Imaginary Authors

4.0
(5)
"Memoirs of a Trespasser by Imaginary authors"
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"Smells like an actual city burning."
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"A City on Fire by Imaginary Authors evokes the smell of fire."
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"A more...Mature vanilla scent."
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"Like, but not love. Very smokey, great sillage, a bit one-note."
#10

Dolce & Gabbana

4.5
(4)
"Dolce and Gabana Davotion."
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"The Only One is lovely, too."
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"Seems like something similar to your current favorites."
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"Devotion D&G."
#11

Nautica

4.3
(4)
"Nautica voyage is the best fragrance that gives you clean scent."
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"Is a good cheapie that is fresh and smells great."
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"Get ka ng Nautica voyage, CK one or Davidoff coolwater"
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#12

Diptyque

4.3
(4)
"I just got a full bottle of diptyque L’eau papier! I love it but definitely get a sample and spray it on your skin. I love it and I like clean smells."
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"Have you tried Fleur de Peau from Diptyque? It’s a really nice musky scent."
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"It has been compared to L’eau Papier by Diptyque but some people prefer it instead."
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"Worth checking out."
#13

Pineapple

4.3
(4)
"Absolu is best for cold weather."
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"Pineapple musk or hacienda would be my pick."
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"Pineapple musk smelled most like Aventus to me."
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"Will have to be Piineapple Absolu imo."
#14

Versace

4.0
(4)
"It's a designer, it's quality, and it's fairly affordable."
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"Pareho silang fresh, clean, and aquatic."
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"A beautiful fruity delicate elegant perfume that my husband loves on me."
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"Versace purple!!"
#15

Hermes

5.0
(3)
"Terre d'Hermes (EdT or EDP) checks all those boxes."
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"Great Potential Daily Driver's... either the EDT or Parfum would work well."
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"Either the EDT or the Parfum."
#16

Armani

5.0
(3)
"Wearing Armani Code Parfum is a luxurious experience."
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"Armani Code Parfum is fantastic. Very underrated."
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"You got a great collection, I love Armani code parfum. So versatile and such a lady killer"
#17

Pink Rose

5.0
(3)
"Pink rose, Chanel madem, Versace bright crystal."
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"I would go with Pink rose, Juliet has a gun and Harmony."
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"I'm biased and will say Pink Rose. It smells amazing."
#18

Replica

4.3
(3)
"I love Replica’s By The Fireplace and can’t wait to wear it when the weather gets cooler."
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"Replica by the fireplace is really good. Very popular. I don't wear it because my dad smokes meats as a hobby and it reminds me a lot of the smoked wood smells that comes off of the meats he fires up."
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"It’s very smoky, spicy and I think gender neutral."
#19

Dylan

4.0
(3)
"Dylan Purple is my favorite scent ever"
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"I love Dylan Purple, but would not wear for a wedding."
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"Dylan purple is a very nice fresh floral scent but it’s sooo light and the scent doesn’t last as long as I’d like."
#20

Prada

4.0
(3)
"Low budget - Prada lhomme, platinum egoiste"
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"This is a fresh, soapy, and clean fragrance with a touch of iris and a refined feel."
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"Prada L'Homme"
#21

Mancera

4.0
(3)
"Depending on what I'm layering with I like to use Roses Vanille by Mancera."
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"Mancera Roses Vanille"
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"A staple jammy rose scent for all rose lovers."
#22

Givenchy

5.0
(2)
"From your picture, Givenchy."
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"Givenchy ,Stronger & Le Male 👍"
#23

Dior

5.0
(2)
"1st is always going to be Pure Poison by Dior- white florals which seem quite clean but in reality they are indolic and very sexy and bold."
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"Pure Poison is literally that! It’s what Galadriel would wear. It’s only innocent on the outside, but very complex and sexy with the indolic jasmine and fruity neroli as its true nature."
#24

Gucci

5.0
(2)
"MEMOIRE D’UNEODEUR - Gucci."
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"A couple of unisex ones: - Gucci Memoire d'une odeur"
#25

Valentino

5.0
(2)
"Hands down Valentino."
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"The Valentino is divine."
#26

Honeycrisp Apple

5.0
(2)
"I agree with the others, Honeycrisp Apple for the win!!!"
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"Is by far the BEST fresh, pure apple scent they have."
#27

Creed

5.0
(2)
"You want Creed Aventus! This stuff is amazing!"
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#28

Le Labo

5.0
(2)
"Agreed with other comments about Mojave ghost and matcha from le labo."
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"Le Labo The Matcha."
#29

Bvlgari

5.0
(2)
"Bvlgari Man in Black."
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"Bvlgari Man in Black."
#30

Parfums de Marly

5.0
(2)
"As a guy that Delina DNA is fucking catnip."
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"Parfums de Marly Delina."
#31

Bath and Body Works

5.0
(2)
"Magic in the Air"
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"From what’s available now, Magic in the Air."
#32

Kayali

5.0
(2)
"I would recommend Kayali Vanilla 28. It’s a sweet, brown sugar vanilla that ages beautifully."
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"Kayali Vanilla 28 - Super sexy vanilla."
#33

MFK

4.5
(2)
"A beautiful, simple fresh rose scent that resembles rosewater."
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"None of these are cost effective tho."
#34

Nest

4.5
(2)
"Was the absolute best for this and it’s been discontinued. Would love to find something similar!"
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"Nest Apple Blossom?"
#35

Clinique

4.5
(2)
"Clinique Happy for Men used to be a go-to fragrance for me."
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"Clinique Happy for men."
#36

Jo Malone

4.5
(2)
"Has the best scents for layering imho."
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"A few that are simply fantastic are Wood Sage and Sea Salt (Jo Malone)."
#37

Hugo Boss

4.5
(2)
"- Boss Bottled Pacific."
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"Another option that can work is a fresh beachy coconut scent like Boss Bottled Pacific."
#38

Issey Miyake

4.5
(2)
"I would recommend L’eau d’Issey."
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"Both are great choices."
#39

Hiram Green

4.0
(2)
"The longer I wear this, the more I like it! Smokier than 'Broken Theories.' Sweeter and warmer than 'A City on Fire.' Honey(?), sweetness, creosote."
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"A sophisticated smokey scent."
#40

Missoni

4.0
(2)
"Is great, not too strong and has this chill vibe going."
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"I usually recommend one of the following for teens."
#41

Andrea Maack

4.0
(2)
#42

Drift

4.0
(2)
"I would check out Drift they have car fresheners but have an incredible home line of fragrances/scents."
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"Check out the brand Drift!"
#43

BDK

4.0
(2)
"Feels very clean with a touch of coziness."
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"Have you tried Gris Charnel by BDK?"
#44

BPAL

4.0
(2)
"**Morgause** (*A bouquet of five night-blooming flowers deepened by dusky violet, purple fruits and the barest breath of medieval incenses*)."
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"BPAL Morgause: A bouquet of five night-blooming flowers."
#45

Paris Cafe

4.0
(2)
"Paris Cafe."
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"Paris cafe should help with the intense coffee smell."
#46

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.0
(2)
"If ur skiing I would usually put on a fragrance, but if u had to Le male le parfum."
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"I would go with swy or le male le parfum."
#47

Dossier

4.0
(2)
"I would recommend By the Fireplace. For a budget option Dossier Woody Chestnut."
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"For a budget option Dossier Woody Chestnut."
#48

Victoria's Secret

4.0
(2)
"I went with warm cookie because warm vanilla had more of a cinnamon scent than cookies but both are good."
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"Some good gourmand options (if you can find them) are: Very Vanilla, Warm Cookie, Cocoa and Vanilla, Glazed Vanilla and Dreamy, Vanilla Bean and Macadamia."
#49

Juliette Has A Gun

4.0
(2)
"Juliette Has A Gun - Not A Perfume or body oil from Riddle (Original)."
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"Not A Perfume or Musc Invisible by Juliette Has A Gun - both are your skin but better musky type perfumes."
#50

Zoologist

3.0
(2)
"Moth by Zoologist smells like fires/flames."
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"It kinda makes your eyes water when you smell it, it has a burn to it. Very 'hot' smelling."

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