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Rose might be the first to come to mind when you think of floral scents, but jasmine, often used in aromatherapy as well as fragrance, is sensuous, alluring, and a popular note of choice for many perfumers. You'll find it most commonly used as a middle or heart note, which is what you smell when your fragrance begins to warm up on your skin.
"The floral scent of jasmine is rich, sweet, fruity, and sensual," Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation, tells BAZAAR.com. "Unlike other flowers, jasmine also has a slight animalistic edge that smells tenacious and musky."
While jasmine flowers can be found all over, Levy notes that "jasmine grows mainly in Egypt and India where it accounts for the major global production of the world." But what does it take to include notes of jasmine in a fragrance? "It takes six to seven million jasmine flowers to produce one kilogram of essential oil," Levy notes. So, it's really no surprise that the sweet-smelling notes of jasmine are actually very expensive in perfumery—and commonly found inside luxury and designer bottles.
We rounded up 13 of the absolute best jasmine fragrances of 2023
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Longevity
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This is all flowers, all the time. It's green, bright, fresh, and really strong—like swinging open the door to a shop of an overbooked florist.
Notes: Top: angelica seeds, Sicilian lemon, lingonberry. Middle: wild jasmine sambac, dewy tuberose, rose petals. Base: fresh amber, suede.
Pros
- Fresh Scent
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Aerin's take on the flower blends notes of both jasmine sambac and jasmine Egypt, which are then enhanced by tuberose and honeysuckle for a scent that has a soft and subtle intensity.
Notes: Jasmine sambac, jasmine Egypt, tuberose, honeysuckle, sandalwood
Pros
- Longevity
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"Composed as a tribute to late summer, Jasmin des Anges is a floral-fruity invitation with almost-candied apricots aromas," perfumer François Demachy says.
Notes: Bergamot, jasmine, apricot, osmanthus, peach, white musk and vanilla
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Pros
- Clean Beauty
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Light and pretty, this is the perfect jasmine fragrance for those who prefer subtlety. Plus, the formula is as clean as it comes.
Notes: Top: Orange flower water absolute, tunisia, and neroli Blanc. Middle: jasmine absolute sambac, and tuberose accord. Base: cedarwood texas, vetiver oil haiti, opulent musks, and amber.
Pros
- Longevity
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If you love the signature Gucci Bloom but are looking for something a little lighter, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette is your pick. This version stays true to the original but is accompanied by neroli to add a touch of freshness.
Notes: Top: Neroli, mandarine, lemon. Middle: orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose, rangoon creeper. Base: sandalwood, musk.
Pros
- Contains Vanilla
Cons
Jasmine is paired with sandalwood, amber, musk, and vanilla for a sensual scent that will have everyone asking what perfume you're wearing.
Notes: Bitter orange, jasmine sambac, neroli, orange blossom, sandalwood, amber, musk, and vanilla.
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Ellis Brooklyn Myth Eau de Parfum
Pros
- Vegan
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Soft and sophisticated, fans of this jasmine scent describe it as "fresh" and "confident."
Notes: Top: Bergamot, ambrette seeds, and cassis. Middle: tiger orchid, pink lotus, and jasmine petals. Base : patchouli, liquid musks, and white cedarwood.
Pros
- Clean, Fresh
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If you like Jo Malone's bestselling Orange Blossom cologne, you should try the White Jasmine & Mint Cologne. It's sweet, green, and sensual.
Notes: Mint leaf, heirbloom jasmine, and mate leaf.
Pros
- Subtle
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Jasmin Kusamono captures what a jasmine flower would smell like on Antigua. It's the perfect balance of delicate florals with woody essences.
Notes: Top: Nashi pear and pink pepper. Middle: lily-of-the-valley, jasmine sambac, and orange blossom. Base: cedar and sandalwood.
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Pros
- Longevity
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Juicy Jasmine 30 has a charming name and charming scent: fruity with exotic florals, it's a one-of-a-kind scent that any fragrance collector needs to own.
Notes: Gardenia, jasmine, musk, orange blossom, and ylang ylang
Pros
- Unisex
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Inspired by the Yucatan Peninsula, this scent is like a floral journey through the jungle.
Notes: Top: Water, passion flower, and bergamot. Middle: jazmin yucateco, sambac, and clove. Base: snake plant, vetiver, and copal.
Pros
- Super Popular
Cons
This new take on the ultra-popular Amazing Grace includes jasmine petals for a feminine scent that's so easy to wear.
Notes: Bergamot, jasmine, coconut water, and a musk blend.
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Pros
- Spicy
Cons
Black and white peppercorn add a sexy, spicy twist to jasmine, clary sage, and amber. Fans love how unique it smells without being overpowering.
Notes: Jasmin, Clary Sage, and Amber.
