8 must-try perfumes for the ladies.

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by Afterpay
Sep 12, 2022      5 min read

Whether you are wanting to expand your collection or find your next signature scent, shopping for a new fragrance can seem like such a daunting task when there’s so many to choose from. 


Whether you’re after a more sweet or musky smell, shopping for a fragrance continues to prove to be such a personal experience with smell being so closely linked to our memories and emotions.

So whether you want to smell like you just walked out of a forest or hopped out of the shower, we have compiled a list of our favourite scents that have the perfect balance of masculinity and femininity.

Sol de Janerio - Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist

With notes of pistachio, almond, heliotrope, jasmine petals, vanilla, salted caramel and sandalwood this body mist pairs perfectly with the famous Brazilian Bum Bum cream. Spray anywhere on the body for that lingering scent of pistachio and caramel. One of brazilians’ essential beauty secrets is being cheirosa, which means to always smell incredibly delicious from sunrise to sunset. 

Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille

One of the best-selling scents in Tom Ford’s private blend collection, this fairly refined fragrance is best used on cold winter days and black tie evening galas. Tom Ford quoted this fragrance himself as “tobacco vanille is opulent, warm and iconic, Reminiscent of an English gentleman’s club and blended with rich spices, vanilla and tobacco flower, it leaves a powerful impression.” 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Baccarat Rouge 540 de Parfum

With 250 years of rich history, smell like the epitome of luxury with this Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfume. Made from notes of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and embergies, spray this fragrance on for special occasions to always smell like your memorable moments in life. 

Byredo - Gypsy Water


Inspired by Romani culture, this fragrance is made up of notes of juniper berries, incense, amber, vanilla pine needles and sandalwood. With its fresh, clean smell we can guarantee that you’ll be reaching for this bottle on the daily. 

David Beckham - Signature

Ballin on a budget? This fragrance by David Beckham is the perfect balance between masculinity and femininity. Notes of refreshing green tea with rose and violet, finishing with elements of musk and amber is what makes this iconic fragrance appeal to men and women alike. 

Jo Malone - Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne

Jo Malone remains a timeliness fragrance house, with classic scents that have been loved for generations. A crowd favourite  is their lime basil and mandarin cologne, made up of notes of mandarin, basil and amberwood. Use it on its own and layer it up with another one of their iconic scents. 

Ouai - North Bondi

If a fresh, just hopped out of the shower smell is what you’re looking for, the Ouai’s North Bondi scent is the fragrance you need. Inspired by Sydney’s bondi landscape where the beach meets the sea, this perfume is made with floral, citrus and woody notes. 

Who is Elijah - Nomad

For something that can be for a casual day out or a fancy dinner date, the Who Is Elijah Nomad Fragrance should be in your scent collection. This floral woody musk scent is created from notes of egyptian jasmine, saffron and almond, making it the perfect median between feminine and masculine scents.        

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