Best honey perfumes
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 on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Elixir
Vanilla, Sweet, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa The Kingdom Men +4 more -
#2
Xerjoff
XJ 1861 Naxos
Sweet, Vanilla, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances 1981X -
#3
Parfums de Marly
Oajan
Amber, Warm Spicy, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Legion +4 more -
#4
Nishane
Nefs
Warm Spicy, Woody, Floral
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious -
#5
Paco Rabanne
1 Million Lucky
Woody, Sweet, Nutty
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyukh Silver +2 more -
#6
Penhaligon's
Sartorial
Lavender, Honey, Woody
Cheaper alternative: French Avenue Moonstone Bleu -
#7
Dior
Tobacolour
Sweet, Honey, Tobacco
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Tabac +3 more -
#8
Calvin Klein
Euphoria Gold Men
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Euzonea +1 more -
#9
Amouage
Journey Woman
Floral, Fruity, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances A Woman's Journey -
#10
Marc Jacobs
Daisy Eau So Intense
Sweet, Fruity, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Fleur Intense -
#11
Byredo
Casablanca Lily
White Floral, Sweet, Tuberose
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Lilly Land -
#12
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal
Honey, Sweet, White Floral
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra So Candid +4 more -
#13
Amouage
Crimson Rocks
Woody, Cinnamon, Rose
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Abraaj Carmine -
#14
Paco Rabanne
Lady Million Prive
Sweet, Woody, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Lady Friendly Extreme -
#15
YSL
Kouros
Musky, Animalic, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Kronos -
#16
Paco Rabanne
Lady Million
White Floral, Sweet, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Milano Lady -
#17
Bvlgari
Astrea
White Floral, Leather, Warm Spicy
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#18
Calvin Klein
Euphoria Amber Gold Men
Amber, Aromatic, Honey
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#19
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Collector's Snow Globe Edition
Citrus, White Floral, Honey
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#20
Giardini di Toscana
Bianco Latte
Vanilla, Sweet, Caramel
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha That Girl Viral Vanilla +7 more
Honey fragrance FAQs
What is the best honey perfume?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos and Parfums de Marly Oajan. 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. 17 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Lattafa The Kingdom Men (a dupe of Le Male Elixir), Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos) and Fragrance World Legion (a dupe of Oajan).
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