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Author: Carolina Gomes

When it comes to perfume, it’s not one size fits all. Some people prefer scents that  are fresh and light, others prefer a  muskier and deep aroma. However, some perfumes use a combination of ingredients that make them stand out from the crowd. Here is a list of the top six most popular scents of 2023.

Dolce & Gabbana- The One for men

The One for men was released in 2008 by Dolce & Gabbana, only two years after its female counterpart.

The base notes of this scent are amber, tobacco and cedar which give this scent an oud undertone. The middle notes are ginger, cardamom and orange blossom which are paired with the top notes of grapefruit, coriander and basil. The perfect balance of sweet and spice make this fragrance ideal for both day and night. 

Dior- J'adore

J’adore was released in 1999 by Dior.  It was the first fragrance to be released but due to the popularity of the original, Dior then created a range of J’adore scents, varying in concentration. 

The base notes of the original J’adore consists of musk, vanilla, blackberry and cedar. The middle tones of this fragrance lean more towards the floral palette as it includes jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, tuberose, freesia, rose, orchid, plum and violet. The top notes balance off this fragrance as they include pear, melon, magnolia, peach, mandarin and bergamot.

The mixture of sweet, flowery and fruity really emphases why this perfume held on to its popularity since 1999. 

Versace- Eros

Another crowd favourite is Eros which was released by Versace in 2012. Since its release, its popularity continues to grow. 

The base notes of this scent are Madagascar vanilla, Virginian cedar, Atlas cedar, vetiver and oakmoss, giving this perfume a deep base. The middle notes consist of tonka bean, ambroxan and geranium. The pairing of  the sweeter top notes of mint, green apple and lemon, and the fresher notes, gives this scent its distinct aroma that make it one of the top fragrances of the year. 

Marc Jacobs- Daisy

The Daisy by Marc Jacobs was the first of the Daisy range to be released in 2007. 

The base notes of this scent are musk, white wood and vanilla. The pairing of the middle notes of violet, gardenia and jasmine and the top notes of violet leaf, blood grapefruit and strawberry, gives this fragrance a very sweet and flowery scent which is perfect for those who prefer a lighter perfume. 

Dior- Sauvage

Sauvage is another popular perfume released by Dior in 2015. 

The base notes of this scent are ambroxan, cedar and labdanum. The middle notes of this perfume are Sichuan pepper, lavender, pink pepper, vetiver, patchouli, geranium and elemi and the top notes are Calabrian bergamot and pepper.

 The perfect balance of woody and fresh gives this perfume its distinctive scent that continues to grow increasingly popular amongst the male population since its release.   

YSL- Black Opium 

Black Opium was released in 2014 by YSL. Similar to J’adore, Black Opium’s popularity led to the release of a range that varies in intensity. 

The base notes of this scent are vanilla, patchouli, cashmere and cedar. The middle notes consist of coffee, jasmine, bitter almond and licorice. The top notes are pear, pink pepper and orange blossom. 

The pairing of bitter and fresh gives this perfume its alluring aroma that has become very popular. 

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