A woman can never complete her self without a perfume. This collection of perfume decides the aura, style and class she will emit and the charisma she will carry with all. Here we have compiled a list of top all-time perfumes for women, that have created history since their inception.
Channel no 5(EDP)
Channel No 5 created by Russian born French perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1921. Word has it that the Aldehyde was accidentally increased in the composition and the rest is history. It was the first-ever perfume to use aldehyde in its composition. The woody accord with floral base note and Bergamot’s touch makes this the best perfume ever created.
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli
Heart Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang ylang, Iris, Lily of the valley
Base notes: Cedarwood, Oakmoss,Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, Ambergris
Guerlain Shalimar(EDP)
Shalimar was created in 1925 by Jacques Guerlain in the memory of the inseparable love Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The top notes of citrus are entangled with the flowery notes and mixed base note, which give an enchanting sense of getting mesmerized.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Rosemary
Heart Notes: Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver
Base notes:Vanilla, Opoponax, Tonka bean, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Musk, Civet, Ambergris, Leather, Coumarin, Peru balsam
Jean Patou Joy(EDP)
Joy, by Jean Patou, since 1930 has been an essential timepiece of romance. The sensual base note with an intense mix of rare flowers brings the romantic allure in the front. This, due to its light yet strong theme and despite once being the worlds most expensive perfume, undoubtedly deserves to be in the list of top five perfumes for women.
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Peach, Leafy green notes, Calyx
Heart Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Tuberose, Lily of the valley, Orchid, Orris
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Civet
Yves Saint Laurent Opium(EDP)
Opium, launched in 1977, is the only perfume along with channel 5 to achieve an annual sale figure of 30 million dollars. This unusual blend of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk along with flowers gives an exotic and oriental touch to this fragrance.
Top Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Plum, Hesperides, Clove, Coriander, Pepper, Bay, Pimento
Heart Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Carnation, Lily of the valley, Ylang-ylang, Peach, Orris, Cinnamon, Myrrh
Base notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Myrrh, Opopanax, Labdanum
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle(EDP)
Coco, launched in 2001 is a floral oriented perfume with patchouli as its base. Citrus at its top note, makes this spicy, along with the base as sultry. The introduction of the heart note, after a few minutes, makes things mysteriously sexy.
Top Notes: Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Lychee, Rose, Italian Jasmine
Base notes: Indonesian Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, Bourbon Vanilla, White Musk
All these perfumes for women are classical masterpieces and every woman who adores style will surely make way for every one of it in their collection. Make sure to check out the summer collections that would complement the selection of a classy perfume.
