I Have a Massive Perfume Collection—20 Brands Fragrance Lovers Should Consider

If you were to ask me my favorite part of working in the beauty industry, my answer would be hands down for the fragrance. I've always found myself fascinated by fragrances—nothing jolts my memory quite like a smell, and in my head, everyone I know has a particular smell that I associate with them, even if I can't quite put my finger on it.

I went to Sephora when I received my first-ever paycheck and took the scent quiz to find my ideal perfume. It was Tom Ford Black Orchid, which I immediately made my signature, and my love for fragrance has only grown since. The top of my dresser is overflowing with fragrances that I cycle through. I have a scent for any and every occasion. 

Whether you're already a seasoned fragrance person or looking to dabble, these are the quintessential perfume brands that any scent lover should consider. Keep scrolling for 20 of the best perfume brands and the specific bottle we'd recommend from each. 

1. Byredo

2. Ellis Brooklyn

3. Tom Ford

4. Krigler

5. Le Labo

6. Maison Francis Kurkdjian

7. D.S. & Durga

8. Diptyque

9. Jo Malone London

10. Kilian Paris

11. Boy Smells

12. Escentric Molecules

13. Clean Reserve

14. Sol de Janeiro

15. Frédéric Malle

16. Yves Saint Laurent

17. Dior

18. Chanel

19. Atelier Cologne

20. Parfums De Marly

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.