The excitement of the Big Apple starts to surge through your veins from the moment the plane touches down in NYC.
This incredible city is a feast for all the senses with its towering skyline, soaring buses, neon signs, honking horns, and vibrant colors in every direction.
NYC’s own mayor quoted it best: “A bad day in New York City is still better than a good day anywhere else.”
Heading to this unique city and wondering which scents to bring along? Or, daydreaming of a trip to NYC and need a little inspo to keep you going? We’ve got you covered. Read on for all of the best perfumes from New York!
Bond No. 9 New York Nights by Bond No. 9
There’s always something exciting happening in NYC’s coolest tucked away corners and a spritz of Bond No. 9 New York Nights by Bond No. 9 will have you wanting to discover them all. This fresh, exhilarating scent counts Hailey Bieber amongst its celebrity fans and highlights some of New York’s best qualities in one bottle. It opens with a blast of sweet caramel, followed by dark, daring warm spicy notes, and a sophisticated woody dry down.
Kate Spade New York by Kate Spade
If you daydream about a shopping spree down 5th Avenue with a bottomless credit card, you’ll almost definitely fall for Kate Spade New York by Kate Spade. This chic scent is one for the fashionistas, bringing together Kate Spade’s signature elegance and pairing it with a hard-to-beat fragrance that blooms in the big city.
Vanderbilt Minuit A New York by Gloria Vanderbilt
They say a New York Minute is faster than anything else and that’s something you’ll understand as soon as you’ve spritzed Vanderbilt Minuit A New York by Gloria Vanderbilt. This white floral perfume is a timeless choice that’s just as suitable for sultry cocktails at Mace as it is for a laidback brunch at Buvette. With notes of tuberose, pink peony, sandalwood, and jasmine, this scent was officially designed for evenings. But, in the city that never sleeps, we think it works on a 24/7 basis.
Demeter Christmas In New York by Demeter
Christmas in NYC is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lives. The next best thing? The endlessly gorgeous Demeter Christmas In New York by Demeter. Sweet and lactonic, it brings together all of the best notes reminiscent of the festive season and spices them up a bit with a little extra character in the form of its warming base notes.
Karl New York Mercer Street by Karl Lagerfeld
Karl New York Mercer Street by Karl Lagerfeld might officially be a fragrance for men. But it’s so delicious that you’ll breathe in the scent of this gorgeous cologne and understand immediately that you need to be in possession of a bottle too. Plus, we’re talking about New York City here: the place where anything goes! This cool, aromatic, fresh scent reminds us of NYC in the early mornings, walking through the city before it hits its peak.
Le Labo Santal 33 by Le Labo
It’s virtually impossible to walk anywhere in NYC without smelling Le Labo Santal 33 by Le Labo at least once. Arguably one of New York’s most signature scents, this unique perfume is loved by everyone from Justin Bieber to Ariana Grande. It’s woodsy, powdery, and leathery all at once, with a distinct violet undertone.
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Kylie Jenner put Libre by Yves Saint Laurent on the map and it quickly became another NYC favorite. A newer release on the block, Libre is a fusion of traditional and modern notes, reshaping typically ‘classic’ aromas and blending them with something almost futuristic. Its most prominent notes include lavender, Mandarin orange, black currant, and petitgrain.
Byredo Gypsy Water by Byredo
Everyone’s talking about Byredo right now and, in NYC, this Stockholm-based brand is all the rage. You’ll probably want to take a deep dive into all of this brand’s most delicious offerings but the one you’ll be smelling most right now is Byredo Gypsy Water. Woodsy, aromatic, fresh, and ever so slightly citrusy, Gypsy Water is the kind of signature scent you’ll breathe in once and search for endlessly until you figure out what it is.
We’ve finished taking you on a virtual trip to NYC through the best perfumes from New York, which means now you can head over to perfume.com to choose your favorite. Don’t forget to throw it in your bag ahead of your next trip to the Big Apple!
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.
