Best lavender perfumes for women
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 for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain Sensuelle
Vanilla, Amber, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense -
#2
Xerjoff
XJ 1861 Naxos
Sweet, Vanilla, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances 1981X -
#3
Initio Parfums Prives
Oud for Greatness
Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Aura of Iron -
#4
Armani
Stronger With You Amber
Amber, Vanilla, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Proud of You Amber +1 more -
#5
YSL
Libre Intense
Vanilla, White Floral, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Intensely Liberated -
#6
Initio Parfums Prives
Paragon
Woody, Aromatic, Fruity
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Energy Flow -
#7
Xerjoff
Alexandria II
Woody, Amber, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Arabiyat Prestige Portrait Oud +3 more -
#8
Carolina Herrera
Amethyst Haze
Warm Spicy, Lavender, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Error 417 -
#9
Tom Ford
Lavender Extreme
Aromatic, Lavender, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Molinard Lavande +1 more -
#10
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain
Vanilla, Lavender, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse -
#11
Creed
Santal Original
Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Native Santal -
#12
Maison Margiela
Coffee Break
Lavender, Vanilla, Coffee
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Caffeine Break -
#13
Xerjoff
Esquel
Aromatic, Vanilla, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Starfall Amber -
#14
YSL
Libre
White Floral, Citrus, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Liberated +4 more -
#15
Maison Alhambra
Dark Door Intense
Woody, Iris, Powdery
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#16
Guerlain
Fol Arome 2020
Powdery, Floral, Aromatic
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#17
Al Haramain Perfumes
Haramain Detour Eco
Lavender, Citrus, Fresh Spicy
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#18
YSL
Libre L'Absolu Platine
Citrus, Lavender, Aldehydic
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Absolute Liberation Of Platinum -
#19
Lattafa Perfumes
Al Nashama Caprice
Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody
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#20
Maison Alhambra
Libbra
White Floral, Citrus, Lavender
Lavender fragrance FAQs
What is the best lavender perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos and Initio Parfums Prives Oud for Greatness. 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. 15 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 Oakcha Aura of Iron (a dupe of Oud for Greatness).
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