Fragrance guide · 20 picks

Best lavender perfumes

Lavender is aromatic, herbal and clean, and is the classic note of barbershop fougères. Paired with vanilla or tonka it becomes smooth and comforting. Below are the 20 best-rated lavender fragrances on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.

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Lavender fragrance FAQs

What is the best lavender perfume?

Based on community ratings, the top picks are Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos and Roja Dove Danger Pour Homme. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with lavender in their notes.

What does lavender smell like in perfume?

Lavender is aromatic, herbal and clean, and is the classic note of barbershop fougères. Paired with vanilla or tonka it becomes smooth and comforting.

Are there cheaper alternatives to these lavender fragrances?

Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense (a dupe of Mon Guerlain Sensuelle), Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos) and Alexandria Fragrances Danger Zone (a dupe of Danger Pour Homme).

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