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Jasmine is the heart of an enormous number of perfumes. It smells rich, sweet and slightly heady, and it gives a fragrance the bright, radiant quality people often describe simply as "floral".

It appears in women’s classics, in modern sweet perfumes and, more quietly, in many men’s colognes. These are the jasmine fragrances in our catalog that last longest.

How we picked. We took every fragrance in our catalog that lists jasmine among its notes and ordered them by how long they last and how many occasions they cover. The list shows up to 10. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
    1

    Yves Saint Laurent

    Libre

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Vanilla, Musk
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Urban
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. Trésor by Lancôme
    2

    Lancôme

    Trésor

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Rose, peach and powdery vanilla. A warm, romantic embrace: the great floral of the nineties.

    Key notes:
    Peach, Apricot, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Classic, Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
    3

    Chanel

    Bleu de Chanel

    $155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody

    A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Lemon, Ginger, Incense, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Elegant, Urban, Fresh
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
    4

    Lancôme

    La Vie Est Belle

    $140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pear, Iris, Praline, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  5. Shalimar by Guerlain
    5

    Guerlain

    Shalimar

    $140 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Amber

    The amber perfume par excellence. Luminous bergamot melting into smoky vanilla and incense: almost a century of legend.

    Key notes:
    Bergamot, Lemon, Iris, Vanilla, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Classic, Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  6. Naxos by Xerjoff
    6

    Xerjoff

    Naxos

    $270 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Amber

    A tribute to Sicily: lavender, golden honey and tobacco. Opulent, honeyed and impeccably made.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Bergamot, Honey, Tobacco, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Cozy, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  7. Ombré Leather by Tom Ford
    7

    Tom Ford

    Ombré Leather

    $200 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Leather

    Leather as soft as a worn jacket, with cardamom and moss. It evokes American desert roads at dusk.

    Key notes:
    Cardamom, Leather, Amber, Moss
    Style:
    Mysterious, Urban
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  8. Obsession by Calvin Klein
    8

    Calvin Klein

    Obsession

    $62 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Amber

    Dense amber, spices and incense in the bold style of the eighties. Rich, warm and impossible to ignore.

    Key notes:
    Mandarin, Bergamot, Spices, Amber, Incense
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious, Classic
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  9. Aramis by Aramis
    9

    Aramis

    Aramis

    $50 · 3.7 oz · EDT · Men · Leather

    Bitter herbs, patchouli and a big leather and moss base. A confident, old-school scent with real presence.

    Key notes:
    Bergamot, Aldehydes, Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss
    Style:
    Classic, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  10. Hypnotic Poison by Dior
    10

    Dior

    Hypnotic Poison

    $135 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Amber

    Bitter almond and vanilla with a creamy, almost edible warmth. A sultry classic for cold evenings.

    Key notes:
    Apricot, Plum, Tuberose, Vanilla, Almond
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

What does jasmine smell like?

Sweet, rich and intensely floral, with a warm, slightly animalic depth. It is fuller and headier than rose.

Is jasmine only used in women’s perfumes?

No. Many men’s colognes use jasmine in the heart to add smoothness, although it is rarely the note you notice first.

When is the best time to wear jasmine?

Spring and summer evenings suit it best, although jasmine with vanilla or amber works well in cold weather too.

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