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When it comes to celebrities and perfumes, the question really should be, which one is not associated with their own signature scent? Most of our favorite singers, actors, and models have come out or are coming out with their own fragrance – and you probably own some of them as well.
Below we have rounded up a few iconic and best-selling celebrity perfumes/fragrances. We have picked options from some of the most famous and beloved celebs around including Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez.
The six fragrances and one body mist are a great combination of sensual, floral-based scents and lighter, airy ones that have sweet base notes to ensure you smell captivating (and maybe like your favorite celeb) all day long.
Our Favorite Celebrity Perfumes
Sofia By Sofia Vergara — Best Overall
Launched back in 2014 at the height of her popularity and famed TV show, this perfume is a collaboration between the actress and a famous perfumer that represents her signature scent. Described as daring and exotic, the composition of the perfume is floral-oriental with blackberry, violet, and rose and a base of sandalwood, vanilla, and earthy woods.
Pros
- The bottle is designed to look like a cut emerald
- The scent lasts a long time
Cons
- The perfume will smell different as it dries down
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday — Runner Up
With its fierce, unique-looking bottle, Nick Minaj’s first fragrance is, if nothing else, a great display piece. The perfume itself is described as an intoxicating floral that marries sexy with sweetness. It has mouth-watering fruit aromas mixed with floral petals with vanilla, musk, and wood peppered in.
Pros
- The bottle itself is a work of art
- Has an intoxicating, flirty-feminine scent
Cons
- A little goes a long way
Glow By Jennifer Lopez — Honorable Mention
Another first fragrance, this one came about during Ms. Lopez’s JLo years and was extremely popular. This is a floral fragrance that incorporates top notes of neroli, pink grapefruit, middle notes of rose, and jasmine, and base notes of sandalwood, amber, and vanilla. The bottle is also uniquely JLO as it has curvaceous lines reminiscent of a woman’s body and comes with a complimentary rhinestone chain.
Pros
- This scent is described as ‘clean,’ soapy sweet with a powdery trail
- The scent is not overly-strong
Cons
- The scent may not last very long
Jennifer Aniston — Editor's Pick
Not to be outdone, everyone’s favorite chic and stylish friend came out with her own (one of many) subtle fragrances as well. The scent is light and airy with a sweet finish and combines light, blooming florals set against a sensual base of musk and woods that is great for daily wear when running errands or at the office all day.
Pros
- The bottle is inspired by Jennifer’s love of architecture
- Easy-to-wear scent is perfect for day-to-day wear
Cons
- This scent may not last all-day
Ariana Grande Ari — Cutest Bottle
Ariana Grande has come out with this feminine floral that smells as addictive as it looks. The fragrance has top notes of pear, grapefruit, and raspberry, middle notes of rosebuds and vanilla orchid, and base notes of musk, woods, with a unique addition of marshmallow. The bottle design has a sleek, gem-like shape with rose-gold accents and deserves a space front and center on anyone’s vanity.
Pros
- As an added surprise, the bottle includes a removable plush white pompom
- The sweet, floral scent is perfect for day or night
Cons
- You may not be able to stop wearing this addictive scent
Beyonce Midnight Heat — Most Unique
The Queen herself has a few striking fragrances and Midnight Heat is an amber floral-based one with top notes of plum and star fruit, middle notes orchid, tulip, and peony, and base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and amber. This intoxicating scent is a unique take on her first two fragrances as well and is described as more sensual and passionate.
Pros
- The fragrance is available in three different sizes
- The bottle has an elegant look
Cons
- This scent is on the strong side
Rihanna Reb'l Fleur — Best Value for Money
If you prefer a slightly lighter version of any fragrance, a body mist is a great option. This one by RiRi is composed of sophisticated notes of peach, plum, and red berries, middle notes of coconut, tuberose, hibiscus, and violet, and bases of vanilla, patchouli, musk, and amber. To say this fragrance is daring and sexy is an understatement and even though it was launched in 2011, stays continually relevant and popular.
Pros
- As this is a body mist, it can be sprayed on more generously
- The bold scent is great for date night or going to the club
Cons
- The scent might not last as long as a perfume
Buying Guide: Celebrity Perfumes
The highest-rated celebrity perfumes in 2024 will make you feel like a million bucks. Scents can bring back memories and help you feel energized, calm, or even sexy. If you want a beautiful perfume, why not choose a perfume created by a celebrity you love, whose other creations you already respect.
It can be difficult to choose a perfume based on sometimes vague descriptions. To help you choose wisely we will discuss what some of the descriptions mean, and talk about the differences between different perfume types.
Continue reading to learn more about celebrity perfumes and some of the considerations you should make before you make a purchase.
Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Celebrity Perfume
Size
Consider how much perfume you wish to purchase in one go. If it is the first time you are purchasing the perfume, you may want to purchase the smallest option in case you do not like it. However, you sometimes get a better deal when you purchase more perfume at once.
Celebrity
You may want to purchase a perfume based on the celebrity who made it. Perhaps wearing the perfume of a celebrity helps you harness their energy. If you think a celebrity is cool or playful, you may feel inspired to express this side of yourself more when you wear their scent.
Different perfume types
There are five different types of perfumes and each one has a different fragrance oil concentration. This means some of the fragrances will stay on your skin longer than others. These different perfumes include:
Parfum
Parfum has between 15% and 40% perfume oil concentration. This is the strongest of the perfumes, meaning you will not need to use much to get long-lasting effects. A dab should last the entire day.
Eau de parfum
This type of perfume has less perfume oil, of between 10% to 15% fragrance oil concentration. One application should last between six and eight hours.
Eau de toilette
Eau de toilette has between 4% and 15% fragrance oil concentration. This type of perfume will last between two and four hours so you will need to top it up throughout the day. It is a great option to wear in the office, as it will not have an extremely strong scent.
Eau de Cologne
Eau de Cologne has become a product more marketed towards men, mostly consisting of masculine fragrances. However, technically the name Eau de Cologne is simply a descriptor of the concentration of fragrance oil. It contains between 2% and 4% fragrance oil. The fragrance will remain on your skin for up to three hours.
Eau de Fraiche
Eau de Fraiche is lightly fragranced water. It is refreshing on a warm day but the scent will not last longer than an hour or so.
Types of scent
When the different aspects of ascent are described, they are called notes. There are several distinct notes found in perfumes. These in include floral notes, oriental notes, woody notes, and fresh notes.
Floral notes
Floral notes’ smell will remind you of spring. They can be split into several subcategories including:
- Floral: Smells like fresh cut flowers. This is the closest to pure floral you will find.
- Soft floral: Smells like flowers mixed with aldehydes and powdery notes
- Floral oriental: Smells like flowers mixed with orange blossom, and sweet spices
Oriental Notes
Oriental notes are generally musky and warm. They can be split into the following subcategories:
- Soft oriental: Smells like orange blossom and sweet spices. Similar to Christmassy fragrances.
- Oriental: Oriental has a sweet musky scent sometimes with a little vanilla.
- Woody oriental: This note has a warm scent of sandalwood and patchouli.
Woody notes
Woody notes can be smoky and earthy. They are used in feminine fragrances but are most dominant in male fragrances. They can be split into the following categories:
- Woods: Has a smokiness to it, as well as an earthy wooden scent.
- Mossy woods: Smells like oakmoss and amber.
- Dry woods: Has a leathery scent combined with wood.
Fresh notes
Fresh notes incorporate a large variety of fragrances. They can be split into the following categories:
- Aromatic: This category incorporates several herbs from lavender to mint
- Citrus: Citrus notes smell like citrus fruits and bergamot
- Water: This may sound like it will smell odorless like water, but it has more of a salty freshness to it. It is mostly created by an ingredient called Calone.
- Green: Green notes smell like fresh-cut grass and a spicy forest with balsamic elements.
- Fruity: Fruity incorporates any fruit other than lemons, limes, orange, clementine, and grapefruits, which would be considered citrus.
Bottle
You will find it much more enjoyable to spray perfume from a beautiful-looking bottle. A beautiful perfume bottle will also look great as an ornament on your dressing table. Perfume bottles come in various shapes, but many represent an object, like a person, or a piece of fruit for example.
Celebrity Perfumes: Price Range
Celebrity perfumes can range in price depending on the brand, and the longevity of the perfume. As we explained earlier, parfum will be more expensive than eau de toilette. A larger bottle will cost more than a smaller bottle. To get the best deal, work out how much you are paying for each product per ounce. We recommend budgeting between $11 and $60 for a celebrity perfume.
