6 fragrances that sniffed out the top spot in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2023
Fragrance has to be the most evocative sector of the beauty world. A scent can immediately change how you feel and whip you back in time to unlock a treasured memory. This is because parts of the brain are hard-wired to process smell, emotion and memories.
With that said, there are certain scents that have mass appeal courtesy of addictive blends that always fly off the shelves – and we’ve found six of them.
From fresh floral perfumes to sensual oud scents, the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2023 brings you coveted all-stars in six different fragrance categories. And to make sure that they really are top of class, the line-up includes nominations from fragrance experts and content creators, Alice du Parcq and Josephine Fel.
Scroll down to see which fragrances you voted GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Award Winners 2023…
Best floral scent
The latest iteration of Dior’s most loved fragrance, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a light and breezy blend that captures the essence of springtime. Pairing crisp bergamot with powdery Damascus rose and fresh peony, this uplifting scent will wrap your senses in a floral embrace. A winning combo for any floral fragrance fan.
Shortlist:
Gucci Bloom Intense, £94 for 50ml EDP
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush, £65 for 30ml EDP
Elie Saab Elixir, £49 for 30ml EDP
Best earthy scent
Inspired by the imaginative potential of a blank page, L’Eau Papier uses white musk, sunny mimosa and roasted sesame seeds to conjure up the clean and earthy aroma of fresh ink on paper. Completely unique, this intriguing scent makes a subtle statement and, thanks to your skin’s own chemistry, it smells slightly different on everyone.
Shortlist:
Byredo De Los Santos, £140 for 50ml EDP
Jo Loves Ebony & Cassis, £115 for 100ml EDP
Whind Oud Davana Fragrance, £180 for 100ml EDP
Best fresh scent
The latest addition to the Daisy Marc Jacobs collection, Ever So Fresh is a cult classic in the making. Bright, light and seriously addictive, this intoxicating blend combines the freshness of mango, mandarin and pineapple with the softness of rosewater and orange water to create a sunny, youthful scent that will transport your mind to tropical climes.
Shortlist:
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Forte, £102 for 75ml EDP
Louis Vuitton City Of Stars, £235 for 100ml
Plur Tangerine Boy, £96 for 50ml EDP
Best fruity scent
Joining Tom Ford’s cherry-based family, Electric Cherry is the mischievous, younger sister who demands to be noticed. Sweet, but not saccharine, this gourmand blend muddles tart morello cherries with zingy ginger and smooth jasmine sambac. At its base, moody musk and spicy pink peppercorn elevate the juiciness of the fruit.
Shortlist:
Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum, £65 for 30ml EDP
Huda Beauty Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, from £79 for 50ml EDP
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum, £64.50 for 30ml EDP
Best skin scent
When dusk falls, reach for Narciso Rodriguez’s Musc Noir. A darker and more intense iteration of the original For Her fragrance, this sensual skin scent has stolen our hearts with its cocooning blend of velvety plum, warm heliotrope and cosy leather suede. Perfect for all seasons, it lands just as well on a balmy, summer night as it does fireside.
Shortlist:
Glossier You, £57 for 50ml EDP
The Body Shop Full Iris, £42 for 75ml EDP
Phlur Missing Person, £96 for 50ml EDP
Best new fragrance
Chanel’s iconic Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and Hair Mist both already have a legion of fans. But this year, the House launched a new iteration: the Coco Mademoiselle Hair Perfume. A more concentrated, longer-lasting fragrance than the Mist, your hair’s natural movement will ensure you are enveloped in the soft petal scent all day. Pairing rose and jasmine with vetiver and patchouli, the perfume leaves a fresh, airy trail in your wake, while an enriched formula prevents hair from feeling crispy. Housed in a frosted pink bottle, it gets our vote on looks alone.
Shortlist:
YSL Libre Le Parfum, £75 for 30ml EDP
Prada Paradoxe, £65 for 30ml EDP
Billie Eilish Eilish No.2, £32 for 30ml EDP
Photographer: Mateusz Sitek
Stylist: Michelle Duguid
Makeup: Marco Antonio
Hair: Craig Marsden
Manicure: Metta Francis
Models: Fallon Havanna @ Select London, Carmen Garitano @ PRM, Isabella Moore @ Milk Management
Beauty Director: Camilla Kay
Design Director: Dennis Lye
Visuals Director: Dalia Nassimi
