Looking
for
a
fragrance
that
turns
heads?
As
Escentual’s
Beauty
Expert,
I’m
sharing
my
list
of
the
most
complimented
perfumes,
from
Amouage
Guidance
to
Initio
Oud
For
Greatness.
Discover
the
scents
that
linger
and
leave
a
lasting
impression.
Finding
Your
Signature
Scent
(That
Everyone
Else
Loves,
Too!)
As
our
in-house
Beauty
Expert,
I’m
lucky
enough
to
spend
my
days
surrounded
by
incredible
fragrances.
I
love
having
variety,
but
there’s
a
special
list
of
scents
that
consistently
earn
genuine
compliments
from
everyone
around
me.
These
are
the
most
complimented
perfumes
in
my
collection.
And
I
thought
it
was
time
I
shared
my
coveted
list.
I’m
always
looking
for
a
fragrance
that
stops
people
in
their
tracks.
It’s
a
testament
to
its
quality,
its
ability
to
linger
beautifully,
and
its
unique
power
to
become
an
extension
of
your
personality.
These
aren’t
‘just’
perfumes
I
wear;
they
are
the
ones
that
have
woven
themselves
into
my
life,
each
with
a
story.
Let’s
discover
the
perfumes
that
will
get
people
asking
“What
are
you
wearing?”
“OMG
can
you
send
me
the
link
to
that
perfume
you
had
on
the
other
day?
I
can
still
smell
it
on
my
jacket.”
1.
Amouage
Guidance
Amouage
Guidance
is
the
perfume
that
gets
me
the
most
reactions.
And
now
my
friends,
bartenders
at
my
favourite
cocktail
bar,
know
this
scent
as
‘me’.
I
wouldnt
have
it
anyway.
Guidance
is
the
most
feminine,
floral
scent
I’ve
ever
worn
or
loved.
Because
it’s
experience
on
the
skin
–
lush,
creamy,
and
with
an
almost
otherworldly
quality
that
makes
people
lean
in
closer.
With
its
notes
of
pear,
hazelnut,
and
jasmine,
this
is
a
beautiful
and
frankly
unforgettable
aroma.
It’s
a
bold
statement,
but
in
the
most
sophisticated
way
possible.
Its
ability
to
last
from
morning
right
through
to
evening
is
my
favourite
quality;
it
never
fails
to
leave
a
trail
of
compliments
and
fun
memories
in
its
wake.
“Are
you
wearing
that
expensive
perfume
again?
It
smells
so
good.”
2.
Parfums
de
Marly
Valaya
I
must
admit,
this
scent
has
become
a
bit
of
a
staple,
and
I’ve
even
passed
it
on
to
my
best
friends.
It’s
a
wonderfully
fresh
yet
deeply
sophisticated
perfume
that
feels
like
wearing
a
beautifully
ironed
shirt
on
a
sunny
morning.
The
blend
of
mandarin,
white
peach,
and
musk
gives
it
such
a
clean,
radiant
quality.
One
friend
wore
it
to
a
wedding
and
felt
absolutely
elevated,
while
another
saves
it
for
her
most
special
occasions.
Hearing
about
the
compliments
they
get
makes
me
so
happy;
it’s
a
fragrance
that
whispers
luxury
and
makes
anyone
who
wears
it
feel
completely
put-together.
“That
doesn’t
smell
smoky
like
an
oud;
it
smells
sexy.
I
need
it.”
3.
Initio
Oud
For
Greatness
This
is
absolutely
not
your
typical
heavy,
smoky
fragrance.
Initio
Oud
For
Greatness
is
bright,
vibrant,
and
so
utterly
magnetic.
I
find
it
to
be
one
of
the
sexiest
scents
I
own,
and
for
that
extra
boost,
I
even
layer
it
with
the
matching
hair
mist.
Without
fail,
I
always
get
stopped
and
asked
what
I’m
wearing.
My
favourite
compliments
on
this
one,
though,
come
from
my
sister.
I’ve
always
looked
up
to
her
and
her
incredibly
chic
fragrance
choices,
so
hearing
her
say
how
gorgeous
it
is
feels
like
the
ultimate
validation.
It
truly
is
a
masterpiece.
“Ok,
whatever
that
perfume
is,
I
need
it.”
4.
Goutal
Tenue
de
Soiree
This
perfume
feels
like
a
bit
of
a
celebration.
Goutal
Tenue
de
Soirée
is
a
playful,
lush
scent
that
embodies
the
epitome
of
glamour,
both
in
its
appearance
and
scent.
With
its
notes
of
iris,
patchouli,
and
raspberry,
it’s
both
powdery
and
fruity,
creating
an
intoxicating
and
elegant
mix.
People
often
comment
on
how
feminine
and
fun
this
scent
is.
It’s
the
kind
of
perfume
that
makes
you
feel
a
little
bit
dressed
up,
even
in
jeans
and
a
t-shirt.
The
lasting
power
is
great,
and
the
compliments
are
a
testament
to
its
ability
to
make
any
day
feel
special.
“What’s
that
creamy,
figgy
deliciousness
I
can
smell?”
5.
Acqua
di
Parma
Fico
di
Amalfi
This
scent
always
gets
positive
feedback;
it’s
one
that
gets
picked
out
immediately,
because
it’s
a
blissfully
serene
fragrance
that
feels
like
a
delicious,
fresh
fig.
The
juicy
fruit
is
at
the
heart
of
this
scent,
surrounded
by
a
subtle,
creamy
sweetness
and
a
zesty,
clean
freshness.
People
notice
this
one
in
the
best
way,
often
leaning
in
and
saying,
“Oh,
it’s
delicious!”
or
“I
love
fig.”
It
perfectly
captures
a
scent
that
is
both
comforting
and
invigorating,
making
it
a
unique
and
beautiful
perfume.
Are
these
perfumes
unisex?
While
some
are
traditionally
marketed
as
feminine,
many
of
these
scents
blur
the
lines
beautifully.
Initio
Oud
For
Greatness
is
a
fantastic
example,
it’s
very
much
a
unisex
fragrance,
and
in
my
experience,
it
smells
incredible
on
everyone.
Amouage
Guidance
and
Goutal
Tenue
de
Soirée
lean
more
feminine,
but
if
you
love
them,
wear
them!
How
long
do
these
fragrances
actually
last?
Longevity
is
a
key
reason
these
scents
made
the
list.
Initio
Oud
For
Greatness
and
Amouage
Guidance
have
phenomenal
staying
power,
often
lasting
a
full
day
on
my
skin.
Goutal
Tenue
de
Soirée
and
Parfums
de
Marly
Valaya
also
perform
very
well,
with
impressive
staying
power
that
gets
you
through
a
good
six
to
eight
hours.
Acqua
di
Parma
Fico
di
Amalfi
is
a
little
lighter,
as
is
typical
for
a
fresh
scent,
but
it
still
has
a
decent
four
to
five
hours
of
wear
time
on
me.
Is
Valaya
a
good
everyday
scent?
Absolutely.
I’d
say
it’s
one
of
the
most
versatile
on
the
list.
Its
clean,
sophisticated
scent
is
perfectly
suitable
for
a
professional
setting,
a
casual
weekend
brunch,
or
even
a
lovely
evening
out.
It’s
elegant
without
being
too
“much”
for
day-to-day.
Which
one
is
best
for
a
special
occasion?
All
of
them,
depending
on
the
vibe
you’re
going
for!
If
you
want
to
make
a
powerful,
unforgettable
statement,
Guidance
or
Oud
For
Greatness
are
your
best
bet.
For
classic
glamour
and
elegance,
you
can’t
go
wrong
with
Goutal
Tenue
de
Soirée
or
Parfums
de
Marly
Valaya.
Find
Your
Next
Compliment-Worthy
Scent
There
you
have
it
–
the
perfumes
that
have
become
a
real
part
of
my
story.
They’re
more
than
just
bottles
on
a
dressing
table;
they’re
moments,
feelings,
and
the
compliments
that
remind
me
of
the
power
of
a
perfect
scent.
What
are
your
most
complimented
perfumes?
I’d
love
to
hear
all
about
them
@escentual!
Chelsey,
Escentual
Beauty
Editor
With
eighteen
years
immersed
in
the
beauty
world,
from
the
shop
floor
to
the
present.
Chelsey
has
cultivated
a
deep
understanding
of
fragrance
and
its
power.
She
leverages
this
experience
to
guide
you,
offering
tailored
advice
and
product
insight
to
help
you
discover
the
perfect
scent
and
achieve
your
personal
fragrance
goals.
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