Beauty Editors Agree—These 11 Designer Fragrances Are Seriously Underrated

"My favorite fragrance from Chanel is one that's rarely talked about. (Granted, it's only been around for about a year, but still!) I love this scent because it's light, airy, and in my opinion, perfectly balanced between floral (rose Damascena) and fruity (lemon and tangerine). Light punches of spicy pink pepper and woody patchouli give it a twist of something unexpected so you don't feel like you're wearing something that's been done a million times before." — Erin Jahns, beauty director

Key notes: Blackcurrant, Jasmine Grandiflorum, bourbon vanilla

"I'm a sucker for a warm, floral fragrance, and this is one of my all-time favorites. Notes of blackcurrant, jasmine grandiflorum, and bourbon vanilla make it sophisticated and timeless yet modern. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: This perfume deserves more hype." — Kaitlyn McLintock, associate beauty editor

Key notes: Blackcurrant, wild blooms, granny smith apple, musk

IMHO, this fruity and floral fragrance from Versace doesn't get enough love. Apple is a hard note to pull off in perfume, but this fragrance does it beautifully. Accompanying notes of blackcurrant and musk give it a warmer, juicier scent that's summery and leaves an impression but is never too overpowering.

Key notes: Agarwood, raspberry, almond, Madagascar vanilla, atlas cedar, sandalwood, rose

"Out of all the perfumes I own, this is the one that will have a prized spot on my vanity until my dying day. I have such a stubborn love and adoration for it that I only allow myself to wear it on special occasions because I want it to retain that certain specialness that doesn't come with a perfume you spritz on daily. It's an oud (aka—animalic, skin-like, and a bit woodsy) but it's a light oud—creamy, juicy, and a bit on the sweet side. I have never smelled anything even remotely like it. It's expensive, but the blend of raspberry, white almond, Atlas cedar, rose, sandalwood, and Madagascar vanilla is worth the splurge if your bank account will allow it." — Jahns

Key notes: Mandarin essence, Grandiflorum jasmine, sandalwood

"I feel like Gucci's Flora Gorgeous Gardenia gets all the hype, but in my opinion, this little green-hued bottle is better. It has classic notes of mandarin essence, grandiflorum jasmine, and sandalwood, and to me, it smells light and fresh, which makes it a good option for spring and summer (although I wear it year-round)." — McLintock

Key notes: Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange, lemon, violet, jasmine, oakmoss, patchouli, amber, musk

I absolutely love a berry-rich scent, and this one takes the cake in that department. It's definitely on the gourmand side, but the base notes of oakmoss, musk, cashmeran, and amber really help ground the scent so it doesn't lean too sweet.

Key notes: Incense, palo santo, black pepper, violet leaf, leather, papyrus, rose, resins, ebony tree, Guaiac wood

"Another underrated designer fragrance. I think this one tends to get overshadowed by buzzier Tom Ford perfumes like Tabacco Vanille and Lost Cherry. However, it's one of my all-time favorites (along with Vanilla Sex). Even though it's outside of my fragrance norm seeing as it's an earthy and woody scent, I'm not-so-subtly obsessed with it. The notes of palo santo wood accord, ebony wood accord, and rose smell warm, decadent, and almost comforting without being heady or overwhelming." — McLintock

Key notes: Bergamot, lemon, tiare flower, cashmere wood, vetiver

This is a newer offering from Donna Karan, and I have to say that it has become a new favorite. I love notes of tiare flower—they give any scent a tropical, beachy aroma that I just can't get enough of. But when paired with notes like lemon, cashmere wood, vetiver, and bergamot, it smells like an Italian vacation, bottled—fresh, delicious, and solar.

Key notes: Passionfruit, dragonfruit, apple, pear, peach, bitter orange, jasmine sambac, orange blossom, green tea, heliotrope, violet, Damask rose, white woods

I've only seen one or two folks shout about this one on Instagram, but I think it deserves way more hype. It's inspired by an evening sunset and features rich, juicy notes of passionfruit, apple, pear, peach, orange blossom, and green tea. It's warm, inviting, and totally intoxicating.

Key notes: Bergamot, petitgrain lemon, fresh spices

"As someone who has lived in a gray, rainy climate for the majority of my life, I definitely appreciate fragrances that add a glimmer of sunlight to my day. Guerlain's  criminally underrated Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria Eau de Toilette offers a fresh, citrus scent featuring lively notes of bergamot and petitgrain lemon underscored by spicy cardamom, pink pepper, and ginger. While I'm already loving spritzing this fragrance as we head into spring, I'm sure it will be my go-to scent for the warm days ahead." — Maya Thomas, assistant beauty editor

Key notes: Citron, jasmine, teakwood

"Clearly, there's a theme here. For the spring and summer months, I'm all about fresh and citrus scents for a burst of energy! This Chanel perfume is one of my favorites thanks to its bright combination of juicy citron, soft jasmine, and warm teak wood. It strikes the perfect balance between fresh and cozy, making this perfume great for everyday wear." — Thomas