The 15 Best Long-Lasting Fragrances of 2026, According to Editors

Why We Love It: If you’re deep into perfume TikTok, you’ve definitely scrolled past this beloved scent. Baccarat Rouge, blended by iconic perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, has an unabashed presence and impressive staying power. Although many fragrance houses describe their perfumes as unique, this one truly is. It’s a "neither here nor there" scent, as it doesn’t truly fit squarely in one fragrance family, but somehow touches many as the layers unfold with wear.

Who It’s For: Opening with a burst of bitter almond and spicy saffron, the aroma dries down into the floral middle notes of jasmine and earthy cedar before settling into a deeper musky base of ambergris and fir resin. Whether worn day or night, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is perfect for someone who values elegance, craves longevity, and isn’t afraid to leave a lasting impression.

Worth Noting: Because this perfume has such an unusual blend of notes, it smells very different depending on who wears it, from a spicy caramel confection to a sharp metallic aroma. “This happens because we’re all unique in our body chemistry,” says Ray Mauro, brand manager of fragrance development and marketing at Avon. “Our skin releases oils and the balance of those oils varies from person to person.” For this reason, we’d recommend testing it in person rather than going for the blind buy. Depending on your skin chemistry, you may not like how this scent wears on you.

Fragrance Family: Woody amber | Key Notes: Jasmine, cedar, saffron | Size: 1.2 oz

Why We Love It: Whether you’re a gourmand lover drawn to sweet, decadent notes or a musk enthusiast who adores warm, sensual undertones, a timeless floral fragrance is a must-have in every beauty collection. YSL Libre embodies the perfect balance of a bold, modern floral scent that exudes flirty sophistication. Its blend of lavender essence, orange blossom, and a touch of creamy vanilla, is extremely versatile, making it the ideal perfume to wear alone for an elegant statement or to layer with your favorite fruity, musky, or woody fragrances for a personalized scent experience.

Who It’s For: If your signature look is a sharp blazer, red lip, or anything that exudes boss energy, this warm floral is your match. 

Worth Noting: Beyond its unforgettable scent, Libre’s refillable design is a love letter to sustainability and luxury. The sleek glass bottle—complete with YSL’s iconic gold Cassandre and chain detail—can be refilled again and again, reducing waste without sacrificing any of its couture allure.

Fragrance Family: Warm floral | Key Notes: Lavender, orange blossom, musk accord | Size: 3.04 oz

Why We Love It: As someone who loves a good deal, I believe that smelling good shouldn’t have to break the bank. Described as “warm, with a whiff of wealth,” Dossier’s Ambery Saffron is a quiet crowd favorite that radiates understated luxury for a great price. The fiery richness of saffron meets the velvety smoothness of amber and cedarwood, creating a scent that feels both cozy and couture—and it’s inspired by the same notes as Baccarat Rouge 540.

Who It’s For: Perfect for anyone who loves the sensual heat of spice balanced with airy florals. If you gravitate toward fragrances that feel expensive, this one’s for you. Its genderless appeal and sophisticated warmth make it ideal for both everyday wear and special nights out.

Worth Noting: Ambery Saffron layers beautifully with softer florals or musky bases to create your own signature scent.

Fragrance Family: Ambery saffron | Key Notes: Saffron, orange blossom, amber | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: Famously worn by Marilyn Monroe (in fact, the only thing she wore to bed) and immortalized by pop artist Andy Warhol, Chanel No°5 is a total classic and has been since it was created over a century ago. The complex and robust blend of notes features sparkling aldehydes, powdery iris, and warm sandalwood and vanilla that remain as relevant today as they did in the 1920s.

Who It’s For: Believe the hype—the instantly recognizable glass bottle deserves a spot on your vanity for both the packaging and the scent inside. Even better, you can enjoy bar soap, body wash, and a variety of other iterations of the scent so you can completely surround yourself with it.

Worth Noting: Keep in mind that this is possibly the most famous perfume of all time, so if you like being the only person wearing a scent, Chanel No°5 may not be for you.

Fragrance Family: Floral | Key Notes: Jasmine, aldehydes, sandalwood | Size: 1.2 oz

Why We Love It: Gourmands are fragrances with foodie notes, and this one from YSL is one of our faves. It doesn’t smell like a food as much as it does like a beverage—more specifically, a vanilla sweet cream cold foam iced coffee. However, thanks to sultry notes of jasmine, cashmere wood, and cedar, the perfume is perfectly balanced between “yummy” and “yowza,” making this scent a nice pick for a romantic night out.

Who It’s For: If it’s important to you that you are the only person in the room wearing this perfume, you’ll have the best luck wearing this on an intimate date spent at home—many people wear this classic perfume as their signature scent because it’s that good.

Worth Noting: Vanilla scents grow in popularity on a daily basis. So, if you’re looking for something more on the unique side, this scent may be a bit too average for your liking. But if you don’t mind sharing the spotlight (or you just want to smell incredible), it’s a modern classic that earns its hype.

Fragrance Family: Gourmand | Key Notes: Coffee, jasmine, vanilla | Size: 3 oz

Why We Love It: "Sugar, spice, and everything nice" perfectly captures the essence of Tocca’s Laila. One spritz unveils a warm, irresistible blend of vanilla, bergamot, and golden amber—a scent that feels like pure indulgence. Beyond its impressive staying power, Laila envelops you in a delicate sweetness reminiscent of a lush bouquet of roses, both floral and irresistibly gourmand. It’s the kind of fragrance that lingers beautifully and leaves a trail of charm wherever you go.

Who It’s For: It’s ideal for those who enjoy rich, dessert-like scents that bring comfort. Perfect for both a special night out or a self-care day, this scent adds a layer of softness and charm that lingers beautifully.

Worth Noting: While gourmand scents can stand beautifully on their own, layering Laila with a vanilla or amber-scented body lotion helps the fragrance last longer and deepens its creamy warmth. 

Fragrance Family: Gourmand | Key Notes: Green mandarin, jasmine nectar, toasted vanilla | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: Le Labo also has the expert seal of approval: “Le Labo scents are great fragrances and a great value for the high quality of the fragrance,” says Dsm-Firmenich perfumer Alexandra Monet. “They invest a lot into ensuring the quality of fragrance is very high.” This clean-smelling fragrance can be worn by anyone and everyone.

Who It’s For: Another 13 is an exquisite example of what’s known as a molecular skin scent, meaning it features molecular structures that create a scent that’s odorless in the bottle but transforms on the skin like a pheromone fragrance. This is great for someone who wants a long-lasting fragrance that’s very natural. It amplifies your natural body chemistry with a clean, fresh, almost indescribable, custom aroma that is bound to earn you many compliments. 

Worth Noting:  Some people have difficulty smelling this scent on themselves—but don’t worry, you smell good. If mysterious is your middle name, we've found the scent for you.

Fragrance Family: Musk | Key Notes: Jasmine petals, moss, ambrette seed absolute | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: This daring scent has strong notes of cognac, which is very intentional for Kilian Hennessy—emphasis on his last name, Hennessy. The perfumer is an heir to the renowned French cognac-making family, so it’s only natural that his fragrances would wink at his luxury liquor heritage. Alongside the cognac accord are candied notes of cinnamon, tonka bean, vanilla, and creamy praline, culminating in a decadent gourmand fragrance balanced with a dash of spicy sandalwood and mossy oak. All together, you’ve got a woody, spicy, and sweet cocktail that wears all day—although it does its best work at night.

Who It’s For: A sexy, sweet, spicy delicacy, this fragrance is housed in an equally bold see-and-be-seen bottle. It may lean too syrupy-sweet for some.

Worth Noting: The blend of cognac, vanilla, and praline can feel heavy, especially in warmer weather or for those sensitive to gourmand scents. This is best saved for nights out or colder seasons when you want something warm, spicy, and unforgettable.

Fragrance Family: Spicy gourmand | Key Notes: Cognac, vanilla, oak wood | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: From the hand-carved cap to the innovative juice inside, you’ll instantly be captivated by this genderless modern spin on a classic woody scent. “The packaging is absolutely stunning, and this scent is the hero scent of the House of Bo collection,” says Gray. “The leather, floral, and musk notes are absolutely incredible.” Mexican oakwood, which nods to the heritage of the brand, is the grounding element, supported by a generous dose of leather, which is enhanced by powdery iris, peach skin-like osmanthus, and earthy carrot skin.

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Who It’s For: In the best possible way, this luxury fragrance smells like a well-loved, high-quality leather handbag that’s long been a staple of your wardrobe; similarly, this perfume is also bound to become a go-to in your routine. Remember that leathery scents tend to perform best in cooler weather as heat and humidity can make a perfume wear you, rather than the other way around. Need a winter-only scent for your collection? Look no further.

Worth Noting: While this fragrance is beautifully balanced, it definitely leans into the deeper, more textured side of perfumery. The leather and wood notes are rich and pronounced, which might feel intense if you typically gravitate toward airy florals or light citrus scents. 

Fragrance Family: Wood | Key Notes: Carrot seed, tobacco leaf, Mexican oakwood | Size: 2.5 oz

Why We Love It: Phlur’s Strawberry Letter is a masterclass in balancing sweet and sultry. It opens with juicy strawberry and crisp apple blossom, but a hint of earthy depth keeps it from ever feeling too much. The result? A flirty, sophisticated scent that feels playful, confident, and just a little bit irresistible. 

Who It’s For: Sweet scents can come off childish to some, but who doesn’t love an indulgent treat from time to time. This is perfect for those who want something sweet, but also very sexy—little black dress energy if you will. 

Worth Noting: We’ve all experienced a fragrance that’s just too sugary or too overpowering. But, this fragrance has slight earthy undertones, so no need to worry about experiencing a sugar rush from this. 

Fragrance Family: Fruity floral | Key Notes: Strawberry gariguette, cassis leaf, apple blossom | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: Made collaboratively by four different master perfumers, this award-winning fragrance has been a best-selling and best-smelling perfume since it launched in 2005. The bottle is inspired by a grenade, and when you spritz it on, you get a total explosion of heady florals, funky patchouli, and sweet vanilla. It’s sweet, sexy, spicy, feminine, and powerful, all at once. We love that it's a total head-turner, with great sillage that’ll last the whole day.

Who It’s For: This is one of the most popular women’s fragrances of all time, so keep that in mind if you want a unique signature scent. Wear it to feel more confident in the office or bolder on a blind date—no matter the setting, Flowerbomb can match the mood. Just remember that the perfume is legendary at this point, so you won’t be the only person to have this fragrance in your scent wardrobe.

Worth Noting: As bold as it is, Flowerbomb plays surprisingly well with others. Try layering it with something woody or citrusy to dial down the sweetness or give it a more personalized twist. If you love the core scent but want to make it your own, layering is where this classic really shines.

Fragrance Family: Floral | Key Notes: Patchouli, vanilla, rose, freesia | Size: 3.4 oz

Why We Love It: Boozy, smoky, spicy, sexy—you’ll get all of that and more from this speakeasy-inspired scent. It starts strong, with bold rum, piquant pink pepper, and sweet neroli, then melts into creamy, sweet vanilla and smoky, expensive tobacco.

Who It’s For: Equal parts sultry and sensitive, it’s a very intimate fragrance, especially for cooler weather. It’s also easily worn by any gender, and sharing it with your partner kicks up the intimacy quotient.

Worth Noting: Many find that the tobacco notes smell sweeter, like pipe tobacco, some find it wears like a smoky cigar, so consider buying this in its mini iteration to give it a try before opting for the full-sized bottle.

Fragrance Family: Woody spicy | Key Notes: Pink pepper, vanilla, tobacco | Size: 1 oz

Why We Love It: This effortlessly wearable floral smells like a tropical getaway. It was developed over two decades ago by founder Gaye Straza, whose inspiration for the scent was her childhood spent in Hawaii. Just a spritz of this scent will envelop you in lush, velvety gardenia with fresh green notes, making you smell sophisticated, stylish, and a little bit sexy.

Who It’s For: We recommend wearing a new perfume on your wedding day to mark one of the most special moments of your life but also to remember the happiness every time you wear the scent. And this perfume from Kai is perfect for the job (just ask one of the dozens of celebrities and countless beauty editors who adore it).

Worth Noting: This is a skin scent in the best way—soft, floral, and intimate. If you’re after something bold or layered, Kai might feel too simple. But, for a scent that feels personal, romantic, and timeless, it’s a beautiful choice.

Fragrance Family: Floral | Key Notes: Gardenia, green notes | Size: 1.7 oz

Why We Love It: While you might associate fruity scents with teenage nostalgia, don’t get it twisted—this NYC-inspired perfume is a super sophisticated spin on an apple that doesn’t smell like a body wash of yesteryear but like an elegant woman walking down cobblestone streets on a brisk fall day. That’s due to the balance of notes here: Red apple, peach skin, and mandarin essence are quickly tempered by florals like osmanthus, plum blossom, and lily of the valley, as well as a light dose of sugar cane. It’s all grounded by sandalwood, vanilla, musk, and a caramel-like praline.

Who It’s For: While the notes might imply a scent that skews sugar bomb, it’s actually anything but—the musks take this fragrance from being a standard gourmand to more of an amber scent. Perfect for anyone who wants a warm, inviting fragrance that’s rich without being overly sweet.

Worth Noting: If you’re looking for a fragrance that’ll give you a cavity, this isn’t it, but if you want to smell chic and a little bit cheeky, give this one a sniff.

Fragrance Family: Fruity floral | Key Notes: Red apple, osmanthus, praline | Size: 1.7 oz

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Why We Love It: Vacation days spent soaking up the sunshine and air-drying hot skin made salty from a dip in the sea—the delicate blend of notes in Bobbi Brown Beach evokes all of these summer memories and more. For such a light fragrance, it boasts an impressive lasting power, and you’ll catch a whiff of it whenever you move. We especially love giving our summer wardrobe an olfactory boost by spritzing it over our hair and onto our clothing, especially sun hats and linen beach cover-ups.

Who It’s For: This perfume’s floral and citrus notes rest on a truly oceanic base of seawater and sand, which gives it an aroma reminiscent of old-school SPF for a nostalgic quality that we enjoy, but may not appeal to all. If you’re a beach bum, though, be sure to add this perfume to your fragrance wardrobe.

Worth Noting: Think of this scent as less of a statement scent and more of a mood lifter—easy, carefree, and made for sunshine. If you’re really going for the summer theme, pair it with your favorite body shimmer to match the aesthetic. 

Fragrance Family: Aquatic | Key Notes: Jasmine, mandarin, seawater | Size: 1.7 oz