Fragrance guide · 20 picks

Best honey perfumes for women

Honey is sweet, waxy and slightly animalic. It adds warmth and richness to florals, tobacco and amber fragrances. Below are the 20 best-rated honey fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.

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Honey fragrance FAQs

What is the best honey perfume for women?

Based on community ratings, the top picks are Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos, Parfums de Marly Oajan and Nishane Nefs. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with honey in their notes.

What does honey smell like in perfume?

Honey is sweet, waxy and slightly animalic. It adds warmth and richness to florals, tobacco and amber fragrances.

Are there cheaper alternatives to these honey fragrances?

Yes. 14 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos), Fragrance World Legion (a dupe of Oajan) and Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious (a dupe of Nefs).

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