Sure, your old favorite perfumes still smell great. But this year we’re stepping things up a notch and leaning into certified baddie perfumes. “What’s a baddie perfume?” you ask? A scent that makes you smell irresistible and seriously stylish. Inspired by our favorite celebrities and influencers, we’ve waving goodbye to basic perfumes and making space for our top baddie perfumes. Read on for all of our favorites!
Best Baddie Perfumes
When you want to smell expensive
Some fragrances will have you walking into a room smelling like you’re dripping with diamonds and coated head to toe in luxurious brands. Two of our favorite baddie perfumes for emulating just that? Clive Christian No. 1 by Clive Christian for its gorgeous heart notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine, iris, carnation, rose, or Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe Assoluto by Tiziana Terenzi which dazzles with its spicy, woody, herbal, and floral accords.
When you want to smell luxurious
Expensive and luxury perfumes usually go hand in hand, but some lean towards one end of the spectrum more than another. A quick spritz of Jardin D’amalfi by Creed will have you daydreaming about only the luxest of lifestyles, with its incredible Amalfi coast vibes. Alyson Oldoini Black Violet by Alyson Oldoini is another top choice, blending a fresh, powdery effusion of violet blossom harmonized with crisp hints of cassis and violet leaf.
When you want to smell seductive:
The whole point of baddie perfumes is to make you smell as irresistible as ever. If you’re channeling that appeal on date night or another romantic occasion, you’ll want a baddie perfume that lives up to the task. Bvlgari Rose Essentielle by Bvlgari is a classic choice that’s rich in rose, blackberry, and sandalwood notes. Or, reach for Tom Ford Lost Cherry by Tom Ford, a unique yet seriously potent blend of black cherry, liquor, and bitter almond notes.
When you want to smell iconic:
There’s arguably no scent more iconic that Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian and it’s a certified baddie perfume all over TikTok. For those not in the know, it blends saffron and jasmine with a deep, earthy base. Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy by Kilian is another deliciously iconic perfume that’s popular with our favorite baddies like Rihanna. A sweet, floral fragrance with amber notes, Love Don’t Be Shy is sweet, musky, and powdery all at once.
When you want to smell unique:
We’ve waving goodbye to basic perfumes in the best way possible when it comes to these next two bottles. Platinum Leather by Carolina Herrera and Radio Bombay by D.S. & Durga are two top baddie perfumes if you’re looking to smell unlike anyone else in the room, in the best way possible. Choose Platinum Leather to smell bold and inviting, leaving a heady waft of pink pepper and earthy cypriol in your path. Radio Bombay is one of the most unusual perfumes around thanks to its potent note of a vintage radio that’s heated up due to its use.
When you want to smell effortlessly cool:
It’s fair to say that Virgin Island Water by Creed is a pretty understated scent but it’s by no means a basic one. Aloof and understated, Virgin Island Water is a unisex fragrance that blends citrus, sweet, and coconut notes. If you like to smell subtly beautiful, this is the baddie perfume to choose. Gucci The Eyes Of The Tiger by Gucci is an underrated gem of Gucci’s and was released as part of Gucci’s much anticipated collection, The Alchemist’s Garden, back in 2019. Expect notes of amber, vanilla, and cistus resin.
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Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
