The perfumes that are loved all over the world
In his acclaimed book “Perfume: The Story of a Killer”, Patrick Süskind wrote: “For people they could close their eyes to greatness, to horrors, to beauty, and their ears to misleading melodies or words. But they couldn't escape the smell. For the smell it was a breathing brother. If perfume is really inevitable, then one should no longer wonder why many consumers spend too much on perfumes every year. Some fragrances are more remarkable than others, and these are the ones that are most popular to the public who buys. What are the most popular and beloved perfumes in the world?
Chanel Perfume No 5
Over the years, the Chanel released many perfumes, but one in particular stands out: Chanel No. 5. Launched in 1921, this Chanel product remains the most popular and best-selling perfume in the world. Like Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel herself, perfume is a legend and a cultural icon.
Better known for its golden color, Chanel N°5 belongs to the floral fragrance family. Sources say it is the first mixture in the floral-aldehyde category and the first one by the amount of aldehydes in the composition. In addition to aldehydes, the main notes of the perfume include bergamot, lemon, neroli and ylang-ylang. The notes of the heart consist of iris, jasmine, lily of the valley and rose; the basic notes are amber, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and vetiver.
What's in the name? Coco Chanel asked perfumer Ernest Beaux to create a fragrance that will give a woman a feminine perfume instead of a floral. Beaux created ten different samples, their farm was what became the family name. As for the square cut and the Art Deco bottle, it is said that the shape was inspired by Place Vendôme.
According to Jacques Polge, Chanel's perfume master, was the first floral scent to smell like a bouquet instead of a single flower. Many floral perfumes, such as Diane Von Furstenberg Sunny Diane, owe much to the beloved Chanel No. 5.
Perfume J’adore Dior
Among the most popular and best-selling perfumes in the world is a wonderful scent of yet another formidable fashion house. Since its launch in 1999, J’adore by Dior remains one of the most coveted perfumes in the market. As well as Chanel No.5, this bestseller has a golden signature hue and an equally distinctive bottle, which is shaped like a Greek amphora.
The fruit-flower mixture of J’adore from Dior clearly incorporates femininity. Sexy and sophisticated, this eau de parfum was clearly made for sexy and sophisticated women. No wonder Dior chose Charlize Theron as the star of her advertising campaign — the Oscar winner is the kind of woman the fragrance was created for. The main note is ylang-ylang, the note of the heart an apricot rose, the base note includes jasmine. J’adore became so popular that Dior created different variants and products, including body milk, cream and gel.
Perfume Angel Thierry Mugler
A few years before J’adore weaved his scented spell, Angel of Thierry Mugler has already captivated the world. Released in 1992, Angel is Mugler's first perfume and was an immediate success. The perfume, which was made by Olivier Cresp and Yves of Chirin, created what would be a new type of fragrance: eastern gourmand. Angel is a gourmand because it smells like vanilla and chocolate, but is considered Oriental because of its sexy notes. As a result, the parfum eau in the star-shaped bottle evokes childhood memories as well dreams.
The main notes consist of bergamot, cassia, coconut, jasmine, mandarin and melon; the notes of the heart are composed of apricot, blackberry, honey, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, peach, plum, red fruits and roses. For basic notes, Angel has amber, chocolate, musk, patchouli and tonka beans.
Angel is a perfume for women. Men who like the sweet scent can get their fix with Angel Men by Thierry Mugler, which was based on the original Angel fragrance.
Perfume Clinique Happy
There are many notable citrus perfumes on the market, including Untitled L’Eau by Maison Martin Margiela. However, there is one in particular that sells as hot cakes: Clinique Happy. Clinique, one of the most beloved brands in the world in skincare, tried to sell happiness in a bottle — and succeeded.
Introduced in 1997, Clinique's best-selling parfum eau for women is fresh and refreshing, citrus without being too overwhelming. Anyone who wears that perfume will feel happy. The main notes of Clinique Happy are bergamot, laurel, mandarin tree flower and ruby red grapefruit. The notes of the heart are blueberry bush flower, morning dew orchid and melati flower. The base notes are Chinese gold magnolia, Hawaiian wedding flower, spring mimosa flowers and white crinium lily. Clinique Happy was created by perfumers Jean-Claude Delville and Rodrigo Flores-Roux.
Clinique Happy was a success with women that the brand decided to create a variant for men: Clinique Happy for Men. Many other variants and Happy products soon followed.
Perfume Davidoff Cool Water
Most of the best-selling perfumes they're for women, but there are some selected who are created for men. The most remarkable fragrance for men is Cool Water Davidoff. This fragrance is still in demand more than two decades after it was launched in 1988.
Created by Pierre Bourdon, Davidoff Cool Water is one of the main choices in male fragrance for a reason. Its smell brings to mind man and his nature: it is clean and masculine, fresh and reminds the ocean. The main notes feature cilantro, lavender, rosemary, mint and green nuances. The notes of the heart consist of geranium, jasmine, neroli and sandalwood. Meanwhile, basic notes include amber, cedar, musk, and tobacco. The bottle and the perfume pack are simple, but the contents are bound to blow up any guy.
Like any successful product, Davidoff Cool Water leads to the creation of other personal care products inspired by the signature perfume. Now there are shampoos, deodorants and after the beard. The success of the original cold water also paved the way for creating a feminine fragrance — Davidoff Cool Water Woman. Davidoff Cool Water Woman also has its own product line.
All popular perfumes mentioned above are sold in almost every perfumery. However, you can conveniently buy any or all of them in online stores.