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The best perfumes of 2026—according to our fragrance-obsessed editors

A compliment on your perfume can be incredibly affirming, but there's something even more poignant about fragrance's ability to transform how you feel when you wear it purely for yourself. Over the past few years, we've made it our mission to sniff out, test, wear, and discuss the latest launches alongside the classics—so we can recommend the ones that are truly worth your time, money, and shelf space. That's why we wanted to give the very best of them their moment in the spotlight with our Fragrance Awards 2026. From niche, under-the-radar houses to the biggest names in perfume, these are the 29 scents we've spent the past few years smelling, spritzing, and talking about with our friends and colleagues. Who knows? You might even discover your new signature.


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A compliment on your perfume can be incredibly affirming, but there's something even more poignant about fragrance's ability to transform how you feel when you wear it purely for yourself. Over the past few years, we've made it our mission to sniff out, test, wear, and discuss the latest launches alongside the classics—so we can recommend the ones that are truly worth your time, money, and shelf space. That's why we wanted to give the very best of them their moment in the spotlight with our Fragrance Awards 2026. From niche, under-the-radar houses to the biggest names in perfume, these are the 29 scents we've spent the past few years smelling, spritzing, and talking about with our friends and colleagues. Who knows? You might even discover your new signature.
 
 
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