Why it's great: Since it has a spicy vibe, many readers have dubbed this their perfect fall/winter fragrance — and almost every commenter is quick to note how many compliments they receive while wearing it. Plus, as one reviewer puts it, "Hypnotic Poison is not overpowering or heavy, just heavenly!"
Why it's great: "If you can imagine smelling a fresh bloom of a red rose on a bush, that is what you will get with this fragrance," writes one reviewer. "It is the most natural rose scent that I have ever smelled." Other fans praised the fragrance's longevity and the fact that it never feels cloying.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers describe this scent as "feminine and fabulous," saying it's sweet and floral undertones blend perfectly with musky notes. "It smells lush, fresh and floral, and lasts all day," gushes one reader. "I get tons of compliments every time I wear this." Another reader adds, "if you're looking for a musky perfume that is in no way masculine, this is it."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers appreciate this perfume for its long wear and sexy, yet subtle qualities. "The scent is very sexy, but not overpowering," says one reader. Other reviewers find that men compliment them every time they wear it. "This is the epitome of sexy," another reader describes. "What a woman should smell like."
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers say this fresh fragrance "smells like spring." It is "captivating," says one reader. "Every time I wear it, I get compliments left and right from females and males, old and young. It is quite timeless." Other reviewers report that their partners love it, too. "It gets my guy's pheromones going, that's for sure," writes one reviewer.
Perfume does something very special: It provides an instant confidence boost with one simple spritz. But finding your signature perfume can prove somewhat challenging with the abundance of musky, floral, citrus or even woodsy notes to choose from.
Likewise, you may have trouble deciding whether you should splurge on designer perfume brands like Chanel and Dior, or opt for more budget-friendly fragrances by the likes of Aveda and Victoria's Secret. With so many scents and brands, how exactly should a gal start her search for a signature scent?
That's where our readers come in. They've spritzed-and-sniffed just about every fragrance out there and weighed in with their reviews — and we've added in a few editors' picks too. Count down to see which scent topped our best perfume list. The answer may surprise you — and leave you with your most perfect perfume yet.
