Scents reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 277 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Scents brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Colognes, r/Perfumes, r/bathandbodyworks, r/FemFragLab, r/fragrance. Top-rated brands include Chanel (4.9/5), Dior (4.9/5), Tom Ford (4.9/5).
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Reviews277
Subreddits16
Posts61
Brands64
Products86
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#1
Chanel
4.9
(21)
"Allure Homme sport eau extreme."
"Coco Mademoiselle - Chanel"
"Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme"
"Bleu De Chanel EDP"
"Chanel Antaeus"
"Bleu De Chanel"
"Honorable mentions - bleu De chanel"
"Chanel Platinum Egoiste. Barbershop clean, fresh, a little metallic, bright."
"Bleu de chanel EDP"
"Bleu De Chanel (any variation)"
#2
Dior
4.9
(20)
"Favorite sauvage is easily the edt. Everyone loves it and performs so much better on my skin over the edp."
"4. Dior Hypnotic Poison"
"Dior homme 2020"
"Dior Homme Parfum"
"Dior Sauvage EDP or Versace Dylan Blue (I know I'm basic)"
"Dior Homme 2020"
"Sauvage Elixir"
"Dior Sauvage EDP"
"Dior Sauvage Elixir"
"1. Dior Sauvage Elixir"
#3
Tom Ford
4.9
(19)
"A fragrance that I genuinely like, and one that's not overpowering."
"Tom Ford - Noir de Noir."
"Tom ford noir de noir"
"Tom Ford Ombré Leather"
"Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille"
"Tom Ford Ombre Leather"
"Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille"
"2. TF Ombre Leather"
"Tom Ford Ombré Leather"
"Ombre leather"
#4
Diptyque
4.7
(12)
"Diptyque’s Tam Dao."
"I ran out of my Orpheon by Diptyque."
"I just got Eau Duelle and it’s the most divine perfume I’ve ever smelt 😩"
"Eau duelle is amazing 🙂↕️🙂↕️"
"7. Diptyque Eau Duelle"
"Diptyque Orpheon, Chanel No. 5 edp, and Chloe Chloe edp are my powdery fragrances."
"Diptyque Tam Dao"
"Do Son - Diptyque."
"Diptique - Eau Duelle"
"I think you would really enjoy dyptique do son and miss dior blooming bouquet!"
#5
Louis Vuitton
5.0
(11)
"LOVERs by LV is simply amazing for both day AND night for spring/summer."
"Louis Vuitton - l’immensite"
"LV Imagination"
"1. LV Imagination"
"LV Imagination"
"Imagination"
"L’immensite"
"2. LV Imagination"
"2. Louis Vuitton Imagination"
"2. LV Lovers"
#6
Dolce & Gabbana
4.6
(11)
"D&G the One"
"2 - light blue"
"D&G light blue is a classic. Perfect during the day. Been wearing it since HS."
"University setting? Can't go wrong with D&G light blue."
"D&G light blue is very fresh, good for everyday use naman yan and very PH weather friendly."
"The One EDP is next level ❤️"
"Romantic Dates: Dolce & Gabanna The One"
"Some great “out the shower” frags are D&G Light blue."
"Light blue D&G."
"Try [d&g light blue] siguro? Citrusy and fresh lang."
#7
Bath & Body Works
4.4
(10)
"These two scents are perfect antidotes for such unpleasantness!"
"I’m absolutely loving Pumpkin Carving and Apple Crisp. You can also never go wrong with Leaves."
"Frosted cranberry, marshmallow fireside, leaves, vanilla birch, fresh balsam, tree farm, vanilla bean, honeycrisp apple."
"Leaves, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Marshmallow Fireside, Vanilla Bean, Mahogany Vanilla, Pumpkin Apple are my go-tos for fall."
"A fresh clean scent that I believe would appeal to most people."
"Also a fan favorite."
"Buys kitchen lemon the most"
"Kitchen Lemon or White Tea and Sage are very safe bets."
"Frozen Lake is a fresh clean scent that I believe would appeal to most people."
"Winter Candy Apple is also a fan favorite."
#8
Creed
4.9
(8)
"Creed Aventus"
"Creed Aventus"
"Creed, Green Irish Tweed"
"Green Irish Tweed"
"Absolu Aventus"
"GIT"
"Creed Aventus."
"Maybe Aventus, smoky citrus."
#9
Versace
4.8
(8)
"Versace Eros might be your best bet."
"Dior Sauvage EDP or Versace Dylan Blue (I know I'm basic)"
"3. Versace Eros"
"Can’t go wrong with Versace - Dylan Blue or Bleu De Chanel EDT."
"Versace Dylan Blue and Dior Homme 2005"
"Office -Versace Dylan Blue."
"Any of the original Eros."
"For something inexpensive I would say Versace Dylan blue or Azzaro chrome extreme is worth checking out."
#10
Initio
5.0
(7)
"Try the “PARAGON” . I tried Musk therapy and absolutely aphrodisiac and I was not a big fan that much, but PARAGON is amazing."
"Ask for “PARAGON” and you will love it so much."
"After that I grabbed a sample of oud for greatness and instantly fell in love! definitely in my new top 3!"
"Thomas Kosmala No.4 Neo, Initio Oud of Greatness, Guerlain Péach Morage"
"Ok hear me out….oud for greatness if you haven’t tried it"
"Initio Side effect"
"My 12 year old loves Tobacco Vanille, Initio Side Effect, Angel’s Share by Killian, Polo 67, Montblanc Explorer Platinum"
#11
Prada
4.6
(7)
"I love Prada Infusion d’Iris before bed. So soothing and gentle."
"2. Prada L’Homme"
"Prada- L’homme"
"It’s comforting and clean and powdery."
"Prada Paradoxe"
"Prada paradoxe"
"I love Prada Infusion d’Iris. It’s such a clean smell when applied with a light hand."
#12
Bath and Body Works
5.0
(6)
"Fiji white sands for candle."
"Fiji White Sands."
"You can quickly grab At the Beach, Gingham Glow, Getaway Soirée."
"You can quickly grab At the Beach, Gingham Glow, Getaway Soirée."
"At the Beach, Gingham Glow, Waikiki Beach* Coconut."
"At the Beach, Gingham Glow, Waikiki Beach* Coconut."
#13
Montblanc
4.8
(5)
"Another vote for Montblanc Signature! Also Jimmy Choo and Elie Saab fragrances are super easy to find for $30-40 and they’re amazing for the value."
"Montblanc Signature, 4711 lemon and ginger (and other 4711 colognes)"
"I also love Montblanc Signature for a warm lightly sweet scent."
"Montblanc signature / couture couture / / ellish / Britney : believe, curious,circus,midnight fantasy, intimate."
"Montblanc Signature."
#14
Nishane
4.6
(5)
"Nishane ani is definitely a needed purchase too. Great stuff!"
"Nishane Wulong Cha"
"Wulong Cha by Nishane (for spring summers)."
"Nishane Wulong Cha."
"If go with Nishane Ani X, if u can get over some vanilla involvement."
#15
Replica
4.4
(5)
"I love Replica’s Coffee Break and D&G’s The Only One."
"Try lazy Sunday morning by Replica at Mecca"
"Mm replica's coffee break - both are more latte than espresso though"
"Try lazy Sunday morning by Replica at Mecca."
#16
YSL
4.2
(5)
"Maybe Hypnotic Poison by Dior or Black Opium by YSL?"
"YSL - black opium."
"Tiffany&Love and YSL libre are my two favorites right now"
"1- Ysl Libre."
"As a gift a couple of days ago but it doesnt last that much outdoors."
#17
Giorgio Armani
5.0
(4)
"Acqua di Gio"
"3. Profumo by Acqua Di Gio"
"1 - acqua di gio"
"3.Angel share"
#18
MFK
4.8
(4)
"MFK Grand Soir"
"MFK Grand Soir"
#19
Elizabeth Arden
4.5
(4)
"Elizabeth Arden green tea."
"Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden! It’s so fresh and light."
"Elizabeth Arden ‘Green Tea’ is a good option for a more affordable fragrance."
"Elizabeth arden green tea."
#20
Liis
4.3
(4)
"Check out Liis!! They have a tester pack."
"Liis - Ethereal Wave"
"Anything from Liis"
"Ethereal Wave by Liis."
#21
Spicebomb
5.0
(3)
"2. Spicebomb Extreme"
"It’s got memories connected to it of the holidays to me."
#22
Mugler
5.0
(3)
"Honorable mention OG Alien"
"Angel and Alien by Mugler."
"A massive jasmine bomb and suits the cooler weather better!"
#23
Azzaro
5.0
(3)
"Last forever"
"I forgot how good that shit is."
"Go Prada black or Azzaro the most wanted edp (black bottle) both about 80-90"
#24
Xerjoff
5.0
(3)
"Xerjoff Naxos"
"Xerjoff Naxos"
"Xerjoff Naxos"
#25
d'Annam
5.0
(3)
"Has that in spades while still having some of the milkiness of Coffee Break."
"Vietnamese Coffee by D'Annam."
#26
Strawberry Poundcake
5.0
(3)
"Strawberry Poundcake or Strawberry Snowflake."
"Was going to say Strawberry Pound Cake or Strawberry Snowflake."
"Strawberry poundcake or in the stars."
#27
Jean Paul Gaultier
4.7
(3)
"JPG Le Make Le Parfum"
"1. Jean paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum"
"Le male le parfum."
#28
Theodoros Kalotinis
4.7
(3)
"A really well priced scent (75CAD), good longevity"
"Coffee addict theodoros kalotinis."
"I just ordered 4 samples—Coffee Addict by Theodoros Kalotinis."
#29
Nest
4.3
(3)
"I get compliments every time I wear it."
"I’ve heard people describe my signature scent (indigo by nest) online as either a cozy fragrance."
"Nest Indigo"
#30
Parfums de Marly
4.3
(3)
"Pdm Sedley"
"Favorite freshie is a tough one, i’ve really been into sedley"
"Sedley is also citrus forward."
#31
Fine’ry
4.0
(3)
"Fine’ry from Target is great."
"For a Gourmand and White Floral enthusiast, I think you’d really enjoy FLOWER BED."
"I’d recommend spending a little more and getting the perfumes instead of the body mists."
#32
Fine'ry
4.0
(3)
"If you like Lost Cherry, you will like Not Another Cherry."
"I think Not Another Cherry smells better than TF Lost Cherry."
"It’s mistakenly called a sdj 62 dupe."
#33
Rosie Jane
4.0
(3)
"Rosie - Rosie Jane - musky rose."
"Rosie by Rosie Jane. I feel you, I usually dislike rose but this really is the rose skin scent for ppl that hate rose."
"I adore Rosie by Rosie Jane!"
#34
Cacharel
5.0
(2)
"Cacharel - Anais Anais (always reminds me of summer holidays travelling)"
"Off the top of my head - Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Cacharel Anais Anais."
#35
Fyrinnae
5.0
(2)
"Another recommendation for Serval from Fyrinnae!"
"Serval from Fyrinnae is a photorealistic fried donut scent!"
#36
Little Trees
5.0
(2)
"Summer: Little trees Caribbean colada."
"Summer: Little trees Caribbean colada."
#37
TDH
5.0
(2)
"Everything - Tygar, TDH (or fattan), or Imagination clone lmao."
"Hot seasons: TDH for special occasions, Fattan for everything else."
#38
Forest Essentials
5.0
(2)
"Go for forest essentials and bath and body works they smell just so good."
"Go for forest essentials and bath and body works they smell just so good."
#39
Kayali
5.0
(2)
"Kayali cafe oud"
"I love kayali's cafe oud"
#40
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
5.0
(2)
"My favorites are dune Dior, oud satin mood MFK but I also like gentle fluidity."
"Oud satin Mood (extrait de Parfum)"
#41
Mancera
5.0
(2)
"Mancera instant crush"
"Try Mancera Instant Crush"
#42
Burberry
5.0
(2)
"- burberry her elixir (heavy on the strawberries)"
"Burberry Her Elixir (high on strawberries & very sweet)"
#43
Champagne Toast
5.0
(2)
"It's just a great smell."
"Champagne toast :)"
#44
Thousand Wishes
5.0
(2)
"Yep, I gifted my niece a Thousand Wishes and she likes it."
"My cousin around that age loves Thousand Wishes and Champagne Toast!"
#45
Snowflakes & Cashmere
5.0
(2)
"Snowflakes and cashmere, perfect in pink."
"Snowflakes and cashmere!"
#46
Gingham Gorgeous
5.0
(2)
"Gingham Gorgeous has pink strawberries, peach nectar, peony blooms."
"Gingham Gorgeous, Champagne Toast, Strawberries and Poundcake."
#47
Winter Candy Apple
5.0
(2)
"I would go with Winter Candy Apple or Butterfly."
"Any of the main holiday scents Winter Candy Apple."
#48
Yves Saint Laurent
5.0
(2)
"Y EDP"
"Ysl Y EDP"
#49
Glossier
5.0
(2)
"Glossier you is my go-to "can’t shower but want to smell showered" scent."
"Glossier You or Juliette Not a Perfume. Those combos make Goddess shine!"
#50
Polo
5.0
(2)
"Polo 67"
"My 12 year old loves Tobacco Vanille, Initio Side Effect, Angel’s Share by Killian, Polo 67, Montblanc Explorer Platinum"
#51
Poesie
4.5
(2)
"You might like looking into indie houses!"
"Poesie is a house that is notorious for being on the lighter scented side."
#52
Givenchy
4.5
(2)
"I have 3 bedtime scents. Givenchy Irresistible Rose Velvet."
"Givenchy Irresistible Rose Velvet - Worth a test."
#53
Nemat
4.5
(2)
"Nemat Vanilla Musk"
#54
Dedcool
4.5
(2)
"Right now its Dedcool Taunt."
"It leans watery to me, but it’s not too summery."
#55
Joy & Spray
4.5
(2)
"Ganymede (unisex, more male leaning, my wife’s favourite fragrance)"
"Oh also Ganymede"
#56
Stronger With You
4.5
(2)
"Stronger With you intensely"
"Stronger With You Intensely."
#57
Paco Rabanne
4.5
(2)
"2. Invictus by Paco"
"Sa fruity notes yung Invictus."
#58
Shiseido
4.5
(2)
"Sora Dora Vanuatu, Shiseido Zen."
"Shiseido Zen."
#59
Kilian
4.5
(2)
"When I sampled it I instantly purchased."
"Shobi does do an excellent clone of Balade Sauvage - their aldehyde notes are on point, so their Blue Moon Ginger Dash and Aqua Di Parma Yuzu clones are pretty good as well."
#60
Frederic Malle
4.0
(2)
"Synthetic jungle by Frederic Malle."
"Synthetic jungle by Frederic Malle."
#61
Acqua di Parma
4.0
(2)
"Shobi does do an excellent clone of Balade Sauvage - their aldehyde notes are on point, so their Blue Moon Ginger Dash and Aqua Di Parma Yuzu clones are pretty good as well."
"Acqua de Parma Mediterranean"
#62
Room 1015
4.0
(2)
"Room 1015 - Sonic Flower"
"I can recommend tons of clean musky iris scents like sonic flower, glossier you etc."
#63
Megara
4.0
(2)
"Megara is on my list! Seems similar to Aqva but kinda does its own thing."
"Megara: solid nuclear projection, it can last 14hrs on my skin with a cheap price."
#64
Japanese Cherry Blossom
3.5
(2)
"My daughter is fourteen and has been obsessed with Japanese Cherry Blossom for the last year or so."
"I would call them too heavy and too old."
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