A spritz of perfume can invoke nostalgia, shift your mood and elevate your day in an instant, making it a non-negotiable product during this dark and (extremely) frigid winter. If you’re on the hunt for a scent to transport your senses to the tropics, wrap you in a cozy cocoon or hint at the upcoming spring season, a solid place to start is Sephora.
As we’d expect from the beauty mecca, there are tens of thousands of fragrances to choose from, but what truly sets its selection apart is the reviews. Sephora shoppers are notoriously candid when sharing what they really think about a beauty product, and they’re especially vocal about fragrance. That’s why when certain perfumes rack up more than 1,000 five-star ratings, we take note.
From florals to second-skin scents, we’re sharing 13 fragrances at Sephora so beloved that their five-star reviews well surpass the 1,000 mark.
1 / 13
YSL Beauty’s Black Opium is a sexy mix of black coffee, vanilla and dark florals. This cozy trio makes it a particularly popular scent in winter and especially for Valentine’s Day.
Key Notes
Black Coffee, White Flowers, Vanilla
2 / 13
Viktor&Rolf’s Flowerbomb is a classic floral fragrance that begins light and feminine, evoking soft white florals, before settling into a sophisticated scent, thanks to notes of patchouli.
Key Notes
Vanilla, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
3 / 13
Valentino’s Donna Born In Roma smells sensual, warm and sweet. Notes of jasmine are the star at first spritz, but the floral is complemented by notes of bourbon vanilla, pink pepper and black currant for a scent that’s truly one of a kind.
Key Notes
Blackcurrant, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Bourbon Vanilla
4 / 13
This is not your grandmother’s perfume. Fresh and radiant, Armani Beauty’s My Way is a classic floral grounded with notes of bergamot, white musk, cedarwood and vanilla.
Key Notes
Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vanilla
5 / 13
CHANEL’s COCO MADEMOISELLE is an easygoing classic with a subtly sweet edge. Notes of orange citrus, Turkish rose and patchouli give it a light, fresh feel that works year-round.
Key Notes
Orange, Patchouli, Turkish Rose
6 / 13
Prada’s Paradoxe is a floral-forward scent balanced in perfect harmony with heady, warming notes of musk, amber and neroli.
Key Notes
Neroli Bud, White Amber, White Musk
7 / 13
Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre is a legend in its own right. The bold floral fragrance emphasizes notes of lavender and orange blossom, which mingle with a musk accord to create a special, warm and vibrant scent.
Key Notes
Lavender, Orange Blossom, Musk Accord
8 / 13
Warm and spicy meets fruity florals in Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 40. Black amber, plum, vanilla woods and jasmine make this hair and body mist way more complex and alluring than its price suggests.
Key Notes
Black Amber, Plum, Vanilla Woods, Jasmine Blooms
9 / 13
Miu Miu’s Miutine is described by the brand as “a rebel’s spirit, bottled.” The warm, floral gourmand blends wild strawberry, vanilla and brown sugar for a bold, “unconventionally feminine” scent.
Key Notes
Wild Strawberry, Gardenia, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla Accord
10 / 13
Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace is a must-have or an instant warm, fuzzy feeling. Starring notes include a beautiful mix of vanilla, chestnut and gaiac wood.
Key Notes
Clove Oil, Chestnut Accord, Vanilla Accord
11 / 13
If one bottle could epitomize a millennial perfume, it would be Glossier You. The soft and warm second-skin fragrance lingers thanks to a hint of musk settles a bit differently on each wearer.
Key Notes
Pink Pepper, Iris, Ambrox
12 / 13
Sure, this fragrance is an investment, but a spritz of this multi-layered unisex scent delivers an alluring medley of warm second-skin, dark florals and herbs. “This stuff smells like leather coats and money,” wrote a Sephora reviewer.
Key Notes
Black Leather, Violet Flower, Jasmine Flower
13 / 13
The floral-forward scent of Miss Dior is an icon in its own right. For over 80 years, it has perfected the warm floral fragrance, heavy on notes of rose and lily, with subtle hints of musk to balance it out.
Key Notes
Lily-of-the-Valley, Centifolia Rose, Soft Musk
