Be honest: Have you ever bought a perfume on sight alone? Sure, the fragrance itself is what you're paying for... but it certainly helps if the bottle is gorgeous too. Of course, most perfumes have a great look — whether it's something more minimal, like the ever-Instagrammable Byredo and Le Labo, or something more florid and rococo, like Acqua di Parma — but some perfumes really go the extra mile. With that in mind, here are 14 pretty perfumes you could buy on sight alone (though it's worth noting that they smell amazing, too).
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Jo Malone London's fragrances all have a classic appeal, but it's the limited-edition fragrances like this one that truly shine (literally, in this case). The holographic coating on the glass catches the light just so and it's the perfect accompaniment to a wintry scent that's as spicy as it is fresh and green.
It's easy to imagine Maison Margiela Mutiny sitting on the vanity table of an Old Hollywood starlet — it's got vintage appeal to spare, albeit combined with a modern edge. The same can be said for the scent itself: It's warm and spicy with classic, feminine notes like tuberose and vanilla, mingled with more adventurous notes like saffron and leather accord.
Though not as princess-level pretty as some of the other perfumes on this list, this stunner has a grown-up allure all of its own. The burgundy hue and pale pink glass of the bottle, paired with the bold logo has a timeless appeal that's about as classy as they come. And the scent! It really does smell like cherries (but maybe cherries that you flambéed, because there's also an appealing smoky, darkness to it).
With its mid-century, mod appeal, Miu Miu easily has some of the prettiest perfume bottles in the game. Fleur D'Argent, the latest addition to the line, features a silver-lined bottle with a pastel pink topper. As for the scent itself, it's a classic floral with notes like jasmine and orange blossom.
