Best Evening Perfumes That Last All Night
And while smelling expensive is always the goal, paying the price absolutely isn’t. From cult classics to budget buys starting at just $20, these are the seven evening perfumes that deliver serious staying power and maximum compliment potential. Apply generously, spritz with intent, and prepare for at least three compliments before midnight.
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Team Cosmo agrees: There’s nothing sexier than the scent of Tobacco Vanille. According to one editor, it’s “inherently sexy without being overly sweet or cloying or in-your-face. I love a vanilla scent but don’t want to smell like a birthday cake (most of the time). This hits that layered, grown-up note perfectly and lasts all night.”
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Hot take: Celeb perfumes can be hit or miss, but Kylie Jenner’s Cosmic? She’s a home run! Fresh pear and a dash of pink pepper kick off the party before creamy vanilla orchid and lavender swoop in like good-vibe companions. And at the base sits amber and sandalwood, making it warm and wearable for all day and night. It’s youthful but mature, earns compliments without trying too hard, and pairs just as well with jeans and a glass of champagne.
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Features at a GlanceKey notesPear, pink pepper, vanilla orchid, lavender, amber, sandalwood
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I recently discovered YSL’s Mon Paris after complimenting someone wearing it, and it instantly made sense why it’s so loved. Sparkling berries open the scent with a joyful sweetness that taps straight into teen nostalgia, before melting into soft florals that feel romantic rather than sugary.
As it wears, a gentle hit of patchouli adds warmth and polish, stopping things from feeling too girly. The result is flirty, wearable, and quietly addictive – the kind of perfume that feels like a crush you never quite want to get over… and honestly, why would you?
Features at a GlanceKey notesStrawberry, raspberry, orange blossom, jasmine, cedar, white musk
Mugler Angel is the fragrance equivalent of a glitter-studded sugar rush; unapologetically sweet, wildly charismatic and very, very memorable. A true gourmand pioneer, it throws praline, caramel and vanilla into a cosmic whirlwind with patchouli riding shotgun, creating a scent that’s more dessert-for-dinner than dainty floral spritz. If you want a bold perfume that walks into a room before you, you’re looking right at it!
Features at a GlanceKey notesCotton candy, patchouli, jasmine, coconut, mandarin orange, honey, rose, red berries, caramel, vanilla, tonka bean, musk
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Abel’s The Apartment Eau de Parfum smells like sexy cherry liqueur in perfume form. Think the indulgent thrill of a perfectly made whiskey sour–boozy, glossy, and just tart enough to keep things interesting. It’s a true gourmand, but refreshingly grown-up, steering clear of anything sickly or juvenile. The cherry feels dark and decadent rather than sweet-shop, with a smoky warmth that lingers on the skin. Wearing it will make you feel like a maraschino cherry dropped into an after-hours cocktail–bold, confiden,t and quietly irresistible!
Features at a GlanceKey notesRum, cherry, cacao, tuberose, jasmine, myrrh
YSL’s Black Opium has become one of the world’s most-loved perfumes, and it’s easy to see why. The creamy notes of coffee and vanilla give a non-sickly sweetness that develops into a dry white floral scent, after which you get the base notes of musk and patchouli. It’s unique and oh-so more-ish, this one will 100 percent become the most-reached-for in your perfume collection.
Features at a GlanceKey notesPear, pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, liquorice, vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, cedar
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Zara’s Red Temptation is the high-street hero made popular by #BeautyTok. Why? Well, other than the otherworldly scent, it’s a dupe for the cult favorite Baccarat Rouge 540–that is, minus the eye-watering price tag. It opens warm and slightly sweet, with saffron-style spice and a creamy amber glow that feels far more luxe than its 30ml bottle suggests. Cosy, flattering and quietly addictive, it’s perfect for evenings, compliments and anyone who loves smelling expensive on a budget. Proof that great fragrance doesn’t have to cost three figures!
Features at a GlanceKey notesSaffron, bitter orange, praline, jasmine, amber, moss, musk
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