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This is an up-to-date list of the 10 best jasmine perfume available today.
And to clarify, my friend:
This is not just a random list of scents that simply happen to “include” the note of jasmine as part of their overall note breakdown. Because…
To help you find the best one for your taste and needs, we thoroughly tested 57 different “true” jasmine fragrances.
Meaning, it’s the prominent note. It’s up front — and the “star of the show,” so to speak. And after testing, wearing, and scoring them, we then short-listed them to only ten of the very best.
And we believe these jasmine scented perfumes listed below are all great options as they offer a mix of different notes and styles for different seasons to suit your needs — all at various price points.
And for each scent, we’ll quickly tell you how they smell and what other key notes that set them apart from the other picks on the list. And also how long they last etc.
So let’s jump right in:
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Our Top 3 Picks:
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- 10. Michael Kors Glam Jasmine
- 9. Burberry London for Her
- 8. Elie Saab Le Parfum
- 7. Aerin Ikat Jasmine by Estee Lauder
- 6. Montale Jasmin Full
- 5. Diptyque Olene
- 4. Mugler Alien EDP
- 3. Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge
- 2. Dior Pure Poison
- 1. Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold
#10 Michael Kors Glam Jasmine
Clean & Fresh!
OK, my friend, let’s start this jasmine based perfume list off with this simple (yet elegant), slightly sweet and fresh white floral.
In fact, let me just tell you how it smells:
This one opens up with a blast of clean-smelling jasmine… mixed with some other soft white-floral notes and a hint of green freshness.
As it settles on your skin, however, the green note quickly fades — making way for the jasmine to bloom in all her glory!
And the beautiful part:
As it blooms, it’s also joined with a hint of cassis (these are blackcurrant buds), which adds a beautiful…
Kiss of Juicy Sweetness
And finally, when it has dried down, all of these soft white-floral notes end up sitting on a subtle warm sandalwood base.
The result?
This soft creamy-woody base lends a sexy and sophisticated edge to the scent. This is a HUGE compliment getter, by the way.
And the good news:
Glam Jasmine is highly versatile as it’s suitable for all ages for days or nights — and for all seasons and all occasions. (Shines in the spring and summer, though.)
An All-Purpose Do-It-All Scent
You can wear it for dates and romantic settings and elegant occasions… to casual daily wear. And it’s even work/office safe (if sprayed lightly).
What’s that you say? Does it last long?
Well my friend, this is an EDP, and during our tests (performed in warm weather), we found it to emit a scent bubble about an arm’s length off skin — leaving a beautiful scent trail behind you.
We then found it to slowly subside, of course, and linger on for a decent 4–6+ hours.
Oh, and it’s worth mentioning:
The bottle looks gorgeous; plus, its elegant tall, thin design make it effortlessly slip into your handbag/purse… so you can always have it with you “on-the-go” — for instant freshening up!
Update: Since our last round of testing, Michael Kors has, sadly, discontinued Glam Jasmine. However, as of now, you can still discover it on online.
That said, my friend, please do NOT pay over the top for it as I have seen some places demanding silly money for it (as it’s now considered rare and a collectors item).
With all that said, if you do discover it for a fair price, then absolutely grab it while you still can!
#9 Burberry London for Her
Jasmine & Honeysuckle with A Citrusy-Orange
OK, next up, we have an elegant, ladylike option from the iconic British fashion house: Burberry.
Let’s give it a quick spray…
Burberry London for Her opens with a fresh burst of sparkling tangerine citrus that is blended with sweet honeysuckle.
However, the citrus quickly burns off… and then the jasmine steps up and joins forces with the honeysuckle. And they are both supported with hints of peony and rose sitting in the background.
But here’s the beautiful part:
Fresh, Smooth & Creamy
As it develops on your skin, it smooths out beautifully and takes on a nice creamy feel — while still retaining a hint of orange fruitiness.
And finally, a touch of slightly powdery, clean white musk and sandalwood poke through to add some sophisticated, warm depth to the composition.
And it smells very, very elegant.
Now, because of this sophisticated, elegant aroma, I think it will appeal more to the mature 25-up crowd.
And also, it’s more appropriate for the cooler months: fall, winter (and cooler spring days). As we found this to get cloying when it was worn in the heat.
An Elegant Daily Go-To
Burberry London for Her is the perfect everyday go-to for days or nights: for work, the office (spray lightly), casual, nights out, dates, etc.
However, a quick word of caution, my friend:
This is quite strong, so be careful with the sprayer. (As we found 2 sprays was more than enough — not complaining, mind you, as the bottle will last longer!) 🙂
Plus, Burberry London for Her is an EDP, and all our test subjects reported it had a moderate (arm’s length) projection off skin for up to a noticeable 4 hours.
After that 4–hour mark, it then sits pretty close to your skin but lasts 5–9+ hours.
Oh, and finally I must mention, the bottle looks gorgeous as it’s wrapped in the iconic “Burberry check” material, which is adhered to the bottle.
Nicely finished.
#8 Elie Saab Le Parfum
Jasmine & Orange Blossom & Sweet Golden Honey 🍯
Here’s what you need to know, my friend:
In Elie Saab Le Parfum, 2 different types of jasmine (grandiflorum and sambac) have been masterfully blended with a nice dose of warm golden honey to create this luxuriously sophisticated white floral.
Elie who?
Oh, in case you don’t know (I didn’t!), Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer famous for his haute couture dresses and gowns — which, incidentally, have been worn by royalty, and are a red-carpet favorite for many movie stars. Anyways…
More importantly, though, is the actual “juice” inside Elie Saab Le Parums’s gorgeous, elegant bottle was actually created by one of the…
World’s Most Respected Perfumers
Yep, it’s true. More specifically, superstar perfumer Francis Kurkdjian (who, by the way, is now the head perfumer for DIOR).
And apparently, he created 279 trial versions of Elie Saab Le Parfum before he finally perfected this beauty. Anyways…
Enough babble — let me just tell you how it smells:
As soon as you spray Elie Saab Le Parfum, you’re greeted with a blast of fresh sweet orange blossom.
Sweet Orange Blossom
And to be brutally honest, I’m not a fan of this opening as it’s slightly harsh (to my nose). But here’s the beautiful part…
As the opening starts to settle, soft creamy jasmine creeps in and morphs beautifully with the sparkling orange blossom — with a hint of slightly powdery honey sweetness (it’s not overly sweet, though).
That’s more like it! 🙂
And as it develops on your skin… a hint of patchouli and woods show up in the background to give it some nice earthy warmth.
Even better!
And you’ll be pleased to know, this is…
Ultra-Versatile
As it’s an all seasons go-to for a sophisticated mature woman — suggest 25+. (Just spray lightly in summer, though.)
Great for special occasions, dates, office friendly, nights out. You name it.
Now, despite its name, Elie Saab Le Parfum is actually an Eau de Parfum. And in testing, we discovered it to project mildly off skin (within arm’s length) for the first few hours of wear.
Then after that, it sits politely closer to your skin (giving off nice gentle wafts), but lasts about 5–9+ hours.
VERY classy stuff!
#7 Aerin Ikat Jasmine by Estee Lauder
A Modern-Smelling Soft White Floral
Ikat Jasmine is part of Estee Lauder’s “Aerin” Fragrance Collection.
In case you don’t know…
Aerin are a luxury lifestyle brand created and named after Aerin Lauder, who is the granddaughter of Josephine Estée Lauder (the founder of the Estée Lauder brand).
So what’s Ikat then?
Well, you see, the collection was inspired and named after fabrics that Aerin uses in her creations (ikat is fabric made using a special tie-dye technique). Anyway…
Here’s what you need to know about this perfume, my friend:
Premium Quality Fragrance Oil
In this scent, two different types of premium jasmine oils (sambac & Egyptian grandiflorum) have been beautifully blended by master perfumer Honorine Blanc — to create a high-quality, fresh, modern jasmine scent.
In fact, let me break it down for you…
Ikat Jasmine opens with a burst of fresh, clean jasmine… mixed with some tuberose and a nice hint of honeysuckle sweetness.
It’s soft, it’s light, and it’s airy (it’s not the heady or cloying type).
Now, as it settles… the tuberose fades into the background — revealing the beautiful soft sweet jasmine, which is sitting on top of a creamy sandalwood base. It smells…
Youthful & Elegant
This makes it a go-to fragrance for all ages, for all seasons… and for all occasions (it blooms off your skin in the spring and summer, though).
But I’ll be straight with you, my friend…
To be crystal clear: Performance is NOT the greatest. What do I mean?
Well, although this is an EDP concentration, during our tests, we found it to project VERY softy off skin for the first few hours.
Soft, Light & Airy
Then after that initial scent cloud, it simply becomes a beautiful soft sweet creamy skin scent (that lasts about 3–6+ hours). So please bear this in mind, my friend.
With all that said, this simply smells so good that we didn’t mind re-applying!
Oh, and did I mention the bottle is gorgeous?
Yes, it looks very classy and is crowned with a white-colored stone, which signifies the color of jasmine.
Nice touch.
#6 Montale Jasmin Full
Arabian Sambac Jasmine
The name on the tin says it all because…
You see, “Full” is the Arabic name for Sambac Jasmine. And you’ll be happy to know, Montale deliver on their promise! 🙂
What’s that? You say who are Montale?
Ah… if you didn’t know, Montale are a French niche perfume house known for their powerful, long-lasting fragrances… and this does not disappoint. But…
I’ll be straight with you, my friend:
Photorealistic Scent
To my nose, the opening of this scent is quite harsh, and it’s not the greatest (oh, and it’s not for the faint hearted, either). HOWEVER, trust me, it eventually smooths out into something that smells a LOT better!
Because, after about 10–15 minutes, it settles down and ends up smelling just like a photorealistic fragrant sweet sambac jasmine bush — in full bloom on a warm summer night. Seriously.
In a word:
Intoxicating!
What’s more, some honeysuckle and orange blossom turn up to give it the perfect amount of sweetness and a nice soapy freshness.
Now, this is more suited for the mature 20-up crowd and makes for a perfect daily go-to for the spring and on cooler summer days.
As we found that on really hot summer days, this was a “no-no” as it becomes too overwhelming! Trust me.
You see, this is an EDP concentration, and I gotta say, it’s a…
Powerhouse!
Yup, it’s true because this has a HUGE sillage (scent trail). So the good news…
You only need to apply 1 or 2 sprays. And even better, in our tests, we found it could last, easily, up to 9+ hours — on skin. Oh, and before I forget….
I should point something out:
Montale use super-lightweight aluminium bottles. So when your new bottle arrives, it may not feel like it’s completely full (or even empty!). But…
Don’t worry, my friend, this is normal because of how light the metal can is, but it causes a lot of confusion. Anyways…
If you want something raw and realistic, then don’t sleep on this one.
#5 Diptyque Olene
Almost Photorealistic!
The first thing you need to know is…
Diptyque’s Olene is not a complex scent. Because when you smell Olene, you mainly just get a nearly photorealistic scent of jasmine. In fact, so much so…
That Olene even received 4 out of 5 stars from the world’s best-known fragrance critic, Luca Turin, in the book he co-authored: Perfumes: The A-Z Guide.
Impressive. (He’s VERY hard to please.🙂)
Oh, and If you’re unaware… Diptyque are a French perfume house that create luxury fragrances and scented candles. Anyway…
Let’s give Olene a quick test spray…
Full Floral Glory
Olene opens up in all her full floral glory — with a strong blast of jasmine, narcissus, honeysuckle, and wisteria… with a hint of greenness running through the scent.
And I’m going to be straight with you, my friend…
This opening, to my nose, is quite aggressive. But please, don’t judge the fragrance on the initial spray… Give it about 15 minutes for the magic to happen. Stay with me…
Because, fast-forward 15 minutes, it starts to smooth out… and the jasmine finally steps up and takes centre stage. And then all the other floral notes morph beautifully into the background.
The result?
Fresh, clean creamy jasmine — with a hint of sweet honeysuckle and a green soapy undertone.
And hats off to Diptyque because it smells like a…
Realistic White Floral Bouquet
Seriously. And on that note, let me clarify:
I would not recommend Olene for the younger crowd as it has a mature ladylike feel to it. However, it doesn’t smell “old lady,” so to speak. It Just smells very, VERY elegant.
Now, Olene currently only comes in an EDT concentration, and we found it to project moderately off skin for the first few hours of wear (leaving a noticeable scent trail).
It then slowly fades and sticks around for about 5–6+ hours. And I would say, it’s more suited for the spring and cooler summer days (or nights).
Oh, before I forget: This can be overwhelming if over-sprayed. So I would suggest you stick with 1–2 sprays and you’re set.
Bottom line:
Diptyque Olene is an absolute must-try for jasmine lovers.
#4 Mugler Alien EDP
A Dark & Sexy Head-Turning Scent
Alien! Fancy seeing you here!
I know, I know — a best jasmine perfumes list would NOT be complete without Alien. 🙂
But here’s the caveat:
If you don’t know, Alien is a strong, distinctive, intoxicating, head-turning scent — and, quite frankly, is not for the faint of heart. Trust me on this, my friend.
In fact, let me make it super easy for you:
Imagine this…
Mixing some strong fragrant sweet jasmine… with some dark, syrupy purple-colored grape soda. And buried underneath all this is a layer of warm musky woods.
Imagining it? Good. Now you understand Mugler Alien. 🙂 So to clarify it’s…
Rich, Dark & Mysterious
And when you wear it, people stop in their tracks — watch heads turn because people will want to know what you’re wearing.
But it’s worth repeating, my friend, Alien is loud and distinctive, and you have to be confident — or she will end up wearing YOU. 🙂
Now, Alien is more geared for the mature 25-up crowd for nighttime usage in fall, winter, and cool spring nights. And trust me — avoid the summer as this gets overpoweringly-sweet!
Alien EDP is a unique scent, which is more suited for special occasions, dates, nights out, clubbing, etc.
That said… If you’re careful (very careful) with the sprayer… you can use it in the daytime, too. But I wouldn’t recommend wearing it if you work in close proximity to other co-workers.
Oh, and we are happy to report, this is…
Super. Long. Lasting.
Because we found that for the first 5–6 hours, Alien jumps off your skin and leaves an alluring scent trail in your wake.
It then slowly becomes more subtle and wafts around, noticeably, for up to an impressive 10+ hours!
Now, a friendly warning:
Please don’t go crazy with the sprayer. Seriously, this projects like crazy! And if over-sprayed, it could easily fill a room up.
Side note: just like the fragrance, the bottle is also super unique and is reminiscent of a sacred stone.
#3 Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge
A Premium Jasmine Pick
This FiFi award winning fragrance is part of Tom Ford’s luxury Private Blend Collection.
This is a premium collection, which are created in collaboration with world-renowned perfumers, using super high-quality ingredients (and, understandably, with premium pricing, too).
Speaking of… if you want to discover more of their top scents, check out our best Tom Ford perfume for men list because nearly all of them are unisex. Anyway, back to the matter at hand…
Modern Smelling
Jasmin Rouge has a TON of different fragrance notes, which have all been masterfully blended to create a modern soft, sweet, spicy jasmine scent.
And apparently… this contains sambac jasmine sepals absolute (an ingredient previously never used before in perfumery). In fact, let me just tell you how this scent smells…
Jasmin Rouge opens up with sweet, buttery sambac jasmine mixed with a splash of bergamot and mandarin orange citruses… and whispers of spices.
Sweet & Buttery
To be honest, the first 15 minutes are quite loud (to my nose). But stay with me…
Because when it starts to calm, the soft, sweet, buttery jasmine is joined with some ylang-ylang and some peppery-cinnamon and ginger notes.
And as the fragrance develops on your skin, some leather appears joined with some woodiness and just a kiss of vanilla sweetness.
Touch of Vanilla Sweetness
And the addition of both the woods and vanilla, leave you with a gorgeous sweet, woody spicy jasmine vibe.
It’s warm, it’s classy, and it’s incredibly sexy. And the beautiful part:
It’s also ultra-versatile as it’s suitable for just about… All ages. All seasons. And all occasions (except on super-hot days, that is).
Ultra-Versatile
You can wear it dressed up or dressed down: for the office, casual wear, nights out, special occasions. And it’s perfect for classy date nights, by the way.
Now, Jasmin Rouge is an EDP, and we concluded that it could radiate off skin, around an arm’s length, for up to the first 2 hours of application.
After that, it pulls back and sits closer to the wearer. And we averaged 5–8+ hours before it disappeared (lasts longer on clothes, of course).
Final note:
I must say, that deep red-colored bottle is simply gorgeous.
#2 Dior Pure Poison
Pure Magic
Here’s what you need to know, my friend:
This masterpiece from Dior was created in collaboration with…
3 superstar perfumers:
- Carlos Benaim (An International Flavors & Fragrances appointed Master Perfumer)
- Dominique Ropion (Widely considered to be the industry’s best perfumer) and…
- Olivier Polge (Previously the head perfumer at Chanel — enough said)
Wow! 3 “heavy hitters” there… But did they “deliver the goods”?
(Spoiler alert: Yes, they did!) 🙂
Let’s take a quick smell…
Soft, Fresh, Creamy White Florals
Pure Poison opens with a medley of fresh white florals (jasmine, gardenia, and orange blossom) mixed with a sparkling orange citrus.
As it starts to settle, however, the citrus fades into the background, and the jasmine takes centre stage — supported with the gardenia.
This gives off a soft, fresh, creamy, white-floral soapy vibe… with a hint of orange hiding in the background. Very nice. And…
Eventually, both a hint of soft sandalwood and white musk join the party, which adds a sophisticated depth and a pinch of sweetness. So it smells…
Classy & Timeless
And the aroma Pure Poison gives off makes you feel confident and stylish because it attracts quite a few nice unsolicited compliments. Imagine having that problem? 🙂
And the good news:
Pure Poison can be worn days or nights, in all seasons, for all occasions. (Except on super-hot days, though, as we discovered it gets cloying in the high heat).
It’s a great all-rounder for someone in their late 20s (and up) for work, dates, the office, nights out, special occasions.
In fact, this would also make an amazing wedding scent.
Even better…
Long Lasting Performance
In test after test, we, continually, got a solid 6–9 hours of detectable scent.
Plus, Pure Poison is an EDP, and you (and others around you) can detect it really well for the first 2 hours.
Then it slowly becomes more and more subtle — emitting gentle fragrant wafts.
Now, a quick heads-up, my friend:
We found “less-is-more” with this one. My suggestion? 1–2 sprays… and you’re golden.
Oh, and did I mention — the bottle is gorgeous, too!
#1 Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold
An Addictive White Floral
My friend, the name on the bottle says it all…
More specifically, this is a luxurious sambac jasmine and marigold combo — supported with soft yellow florals, and a gentle kiss of golden-honeyed sweetness. Love it.
Oh, and speaking of Jo Malone… discover what our judges voted as the best smelling Jo Malone perfumes in a recent side-by-side shootout. Spoiler alert: this is one of them! Anyway…
Let’s take a quick smell of this one:
Clean, Fresh & Dewy
This scent opens with a burst of clean, fresh, sweet sambac jasmine and marigold — with a hint of ylang-ylang.
And as it dries down on your skin… it smooths out and takes on a warm and creamy feel —with a nice hint of honey/vanilla sweetness.
And hats off to Jo Malone.
Because the quality here is TOP notch as it smells super, SUPER realistic. Seriously.
And you’ll be pleased to know, this is also…
Super-Versatile
Yep — this is good for all seasons, all occasions, days or nights. For work, the office, dressed up, dressed down, special occasions, dates — you name it!
That said, I would reach for something lighter on super-hot days, though. And note, it’s more suited for the mature 20-up crowd.
Now, despite the name “intense” on the bottle, this is NOT an intense, overpowering scent.
You see, all our test subjects reported it to have a moderate arm’s length projection for the first few hours. And they also noted that it….
Leaves a Beautiful Scent Trail
After those first few hours, though, they reported that it then sits closer to the skin, but it lingers around in the air for a good 4–8+ hours.
Not complaining. 🙂
Oh, I should also mention:
Jo Malone recently updated the bottle design of their “Cologne Intense” collection to the style picture below on the right (next to the previous black-colored bottle design on the left).
Please note:
As of now, a lot of places still carry the previous bottle design (pictured above on the left). But don’t worry as we’ve fully-tested both bottles, side-by-side, and it’s the same juice (they smell the same) — just a different bottle.
Oh, and here’s why this new bottle design can benefit you:
Because sometimes, you can discover this scent online in the previous black-colored bottle design for a NICE discount!
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