A good perfume can transport you to another moment in time or completely change your energy. For some, it’s an energizing spritz of something citrusy, while others prefer a sticky gourmand or sensual dark aroma. Regardless of your scent preference, one element always takes precedence when shopping, and that is longevity. Whether light and airy or heady and rich, you want the fragrance to stay with you throughout the day and linger into the night. The fragrance category has exploded over the last few years, making the selection of bottles vast. However, when it comes to choosing a long-lasting fragrance, there are few bottles that never miss the mark. Ahead, we’ve gathered seven fragrances that settle in and leave an intoxicating trail wherever you roam.
Long-Lasting Perfumes You'll Love Smelling All Day
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In this genderless scent, feminine and masculine notes combine to create a unique accord. At the heart you'll find lush floral scents of geranium and violet that are rooted with woody patchouli. It's deeply complex and leaves an equally intriguing aroma with each wear.
BUY NOW - $225
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Chanel No. 5 is the fragrance you go to for timeless elegance. The blend of scents is so unique, ranging from fresh and floral to warm and woodsy, that it basically has its own category. Even its long-lasting appeal has become iconic, making it a tried-and-true staple on any vanity.
BUY ON CHANEL - $138
BUY ON SEPHORA - $138
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Merit’s first perfume is as timeless and beautiful as the bottle it comes in. The fragrance finds the perfect balance between subtle and rich thanks to a musky vanilla base. But longevity is a key element that makes it stand out. The scent clings to the skin like your favorite LBD and evolves as the day wears on.
BUY ON MERIT - $92
BUY ON SEPHORA - $92
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Cherry perfumes are having a moment right now, but this one by Brown Girl Jane is in a league of its own. It artfully blends the juicy aroma with lychee, rose and Italian leather. Needless to say, the combination creates a seductive, yet playful scent that deepens throughout the day.
BUY NOW - $102
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Sweet and bright don't usually go together when discussing gourmand fragrances, but this perfume is the exception. It features notes of golden butterscotch and rich, buttery biscuits that stick to your skin as expected and leave you smelling delicious for hours.
BUY NOW - $90
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If you're devoted to vanilla fragrances, you probably already know how good this one is. It's not your average sweet scent and is built with complex aromas that add interesting layers to vanilla—think pink peppercorn, patchouli and cypress root. Needless to say, it endures for hours and even evolves with time.
BUY ON DS. DURGA - $210
BUY ON REVOLVE - $210
