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Similar to the search for the ideal life partner, discovering your signature scent can be a life-changing experience. Rarely will you know what it is you're looking for until you find it. But you have standards, just like in any healthy relationship. Your absolute must-haves, your non-negotiables. Perhaps you're on the lookout for a particular flavor, such as something earthy and deep, or perhaps you prefer something light and airy.

Maybe there's a particular moment in time that you're trying to conjure up with your fragrance, like a stroll along the Mediterranean or getting into an Uber after a night out in New Orleans.

Knowinsiders.com's perfume experts have made it easier to find your signature scent than it is to find your soulmate. After researching the market's most popular and intriguing Eau de toilettes, we identified fragrances with a history of keeping people guessing. You can order a few small bottles to try out different varieties and see which ones you like best, or you can go all out and buy a decorative bottle. A love story about perfume, as told by you. You should never settle for less.

Perfume is like the icing on the cake; it completes your ensemble. There's no denying the fact that searching for a new fragrance can be difficult (and even give you a headache). Since most people have a natural preference for one of four fragrance types—floral, fruity, woodsy, or clean—thinking of fragrances in these terms can help narrow your search. At the very least, that will help you zero in on a few viable options.

But to really make it simple, we have sifted through the options and used our noses to pick the top picks in each of these categories, including some of our favorites from KnowInsiders.com.

1. Jimmy Choo Signature

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Jimmy Choo Signature

The combination of tiger orchid and toffee caramel is a one-click conjuring of a rousing and alluring aroma. Jimmy Choo Signature has top green notes that are heady and gourmand, making it a charming and lively fragrance that evokes romanticism and seduction. It's energizing and deliciously appealing; it has a mysterious and exotic aroma; and it packs a powerful punch. Scents of Italian orange and pear nectar contrast with base notes of Indonesian patchouli, which are revealed with a single spray.

2. Tom Ford Black Orchid

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Tom Ford Black Orchid

Put on some red matte lipstick and velvet drapes to transport yourself to the world of classic Hollywood melodrama. Tom Ford's Black Orchid, Black Truffle, and Bergamot perfume comes in a striking Art Deco bottle.

The plum, patchouli, and vanilla notes that make up Black Orchid are the delectable forbidden fruit of the fragrance industry. The perfume, which comes in a lovely unisex bottle and lasts forever on the skin, smells like melted dark chocolate mixed with drops of amber, incense, and balsam.

3. Dior Miss Dior Rose n’ Roses

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New to the renowned Miss Dior Collection, Dior Miss Dior Rose n' Roses offers a more upbeat reinterpretation of the classic fragrance while remaining faithful to its roots. The signature lovely floral scent of the new Dior fragrance comes from a combination of Grasse and Damascus rose, while the zesty undertones of mandarin, bergamot, and white musk give it a lively, vibrant quality. We like to think of it as the hipper, more modern sibling of the classic rose fragrance.

4. Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum

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As the name implies, this fragrance has a sinister and seductive quality that is ideal for a romantic date night. This seductive scent, which was inspired by "a luscious floral whirlwind in the garden of good and evil," is dominated by orange blossom, osmanthus, and tuberose. Together, these notes strike the ideal harmony between sweet and sexy. This light, jasmine and narcissus-infused eau de parfum is incredibly long-lasting and frequently described as smelling "expensive" and "luxurious," making it well worth the investment. On your next night out, channel your inner temptress by pairing it with a bright red lip and barely-there heels.

5. Chloé's Nomade Absolu de Parfum

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"A unique, radiant, luscious fragrance" is how Chloé describes its newest addition to the Nomade scent family. Chloé Nomade Absolu is a more potent, seductive variation of the original scent that pays homage to a more masculine scent with undertones of oakmoss and woody chypre.

The decadent texture of a sweet cherry plum adds a juicy dimension. You'll also detect hints of velvety davana and warm, creamy sandalwood, creating a rich, earthy eau de parfum that will encourage you to embark on your own exotic getaway.

6. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

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Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense surrounds the wearer with a magnetic and decadent blend of woodsy oud and velvety sweet rose. It is elegant, sophisticated, and glamorous. It is toasted with smoky oud wood, dipped in praline, and spiced with a smidgen of clove. The rich floral depth that underlies femininity is sweet but fresh, strong and gratifying yet simple all at once.

7. Glossier You Perfume

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Smells like: A freshly-washed, crisp, clean t-shirt.

Let's all take a moment to appreciate how adorable this pink Glossier fragrance is... The ergonomic bottle has a thumb-print design that allows the fragrance to sit perfectly in your hand.

Described by the brand as a 'your skin but better scent', it has subtle notes of Ambrette and Musk, that smell comforting and familiar.

8. OUAI Melrose Place Eau de Parfum

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Like the scent you get when you enter a very fancy store. This perfume has a scent that is clean, crisp, and fresh with a faint floral undertone.

The sleek, minimalist glass bottles and the sultry scents inside Jen Atkin's line of perfumes are both appealing. Fresh florals dominate Melrose Place, which also has a base note of creamy sandalwood and amber.

9. Bond No. 9 New York Greenwich Village Eau de Parfum

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Byrdie editorial director Faith Xue says, "I typically gravitate toward more specialized fragrance brands with sleek fonts and minimalist packaging." "However, after just one whiff of the brand-new Bond No. Greenwich Village scent, I was certain I had discovered my new favorite scent, despite the fact that the bottle is an eye-catching turquoise star. Heliotrope and bois d'encens are the scent's top notes, tonka bean and amber are its middle notes, and santal and sensual musk make up its warm base notes. Every time I need a confidence boost, I spritz myself with it because it's so intoxicating overall (and just want to smell like an angel). I might keep wearing this forever, in my opinion."

10. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum

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This Ex Nihilo scent is a favorite of Faith's as well, especially in the summer. She claims that this perfume is ideal for the summer. "It lasts all day and is mildly fragrant. Given my obsession with all things peach, I was overjoyed to learn that this fragrance also contains notes of bergamot, lychee, orange blossom, musk, and peach. You can't go wrong with this if you want to smell like a seductive summer cocktail. I appreciate that it also avoids becoming overly floral or sweet. It has a rich, sophisticated scent; once, when I wore it to breakfast with a publicist, she insisted that I send her the website where she could purchase it before I could leave. Additionally, Hailey Bieber claims it to be her signature scent."

11. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

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Byrdie's email editor Karli Bendlin has had so many friends (and complete strangers) inquire about this perfume that she sometimes feels like an unofficial brand ambassador for it. According to the brand, it contains notes of jasmine, saffron, and cedarwood, but in her opinion, it truly smells unlike anything else she has ever encountered in the best way. "I instantly feel like a more opulent version of myself every time I spray it on. I do try to save it for special occasions rather than wearing it every day because it isn't cheap, but occasionally I'll spray it on myself when I'm not even leaving the house just for fun."

12. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Daze Eau de Toilette

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Smells like: Fizzy peach gummy sweets.

There are two types of people: those who go wild for peach scents and those who think Too Faced should go to prison for scenting an entire make-up line with a stone fruit. If you fall into the former camp, the copious peach notes packed into this fragrance will fill you with deep joy. If you fall into the latter, well...

13. BVLGARI Allegra Rock ‘N’ Rome

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Rock'n'Rome is a boozy floral fragrance that captures the intimacy of a shared spritz. It begins with the effervescent sparkle of zesty notes, much like a bubbly cocktail. Osmanthus and apricot notes are blended to create the floral fruity aroma of the fragrance. The aroma cocktail eventually fades away to leave a sweet benzoin gum. Rock'n'Rome smolders with the warm feelings of friendship and the glimmer of dusk, serving up the fun of endless aperativos and free-flowing conversation. Wear this Eau de Parfum alone or magnify it with one of the five unique Magnifying Essences for endless possibilities that will elevate your fragrance experience. Choose from vanilla, musk, bergamot, rose, or patchouli.

Rock and roll all the way to Rome and back, carried away by the aroma of this brand-new Bulgari spring fragrance.

One of the Allegra collection's scents, Rock 'N' Rome, is like the first Aperol Spritz you had in Italy or a cocktail you had at your favorite bar back home. You can combine the fruity citrus scent with one of their Magnifying Essences, which come in musk, bergamot, rose, patchouli, or vanilla, in addition to wearing it alone.

14. Acqua di Parma Yuzu

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Yuzu is getting its due this season as the star ingredient in Acqua di Parma's newest artisanal fragrance, despite not being frequently associated with the Italian coastline. Yuzu is a rare and fragrant oriental fruit that is frequently added to warm baths in Japan around the winter solstice to infuse the water with its priceless oils and a potent, reviving scent.

In its most recent olfactory incarnation, the highly prized citrus fruit is combined with bergamot, one of the most prominent Italian golden fruits in the Acqua di Parma fragrances, spicy Sichuan pepper, delicate mimosa, and warm sandalwood to create a sparkling and highly seductive fragrance. The minimal, eye-catching bottle adds to the fragrance's allure.

15. Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume

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Don’t worry, Juliette is kidding about the gun and the perfume… or is she?

Wearing this fragrance from Juliette Has a Gun will make you feel both seductive and slightly dangerous. Since the scent isn't at all conventional, it is actually really cool. Not A Perfume, designed for those who struggle to find a scent they adore, is composed of cetalox, a single note that serves as a base for many other fragrances. This makes it simple to combine with other items or wear by itself for a fresh, simple scent that is also hypoallergenic and gender-neutral.

How to Make Your Perfume Last Longer

Have you ever wondered why your perfume always seems to lose its scent by noon? The components of the perfume might hold the solution. Citrus and water notes, in particular, are more volatile than others and evaporate from the skin more quickly.

Understanding a fragrance's general composition and what the various notes in a fragrance mean for the application of your perfume is also crucial.

What you need to know is as follows:

Top Notes: The perfume's initial, fastest-fading scent that you detect after spraying it.

Middle and heart notes: The aroma that emerges as the top note loses its intensity.

The base note is the strongest and one that lingers the longest.

The timing and method of application of your fragrance may also affect how long it lasts. Most perfumers concur that you should always spritz your fragrance directly onto the skin rather than creating a mist and walking through it to help get the most out of your scent and to ensure that you're not wasting any product. Spritz your perfume directly onto your body's pulse points, such as your wrists, neck, inner elbows, and behind your ears, as soon as you step out of the shower (when your pores are the most open). The warmth of these places will help the notes open up and spread the scent throughout your entire body.

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