Let's be real: As much as we love smelling luxurious every day, spending on a designer perfume does come with a hefty price tag. That said, we don't recommend splurging on a new fragrance on a whim without getting a whiff of it yourself. But in this pandemic-stricken world we now live in, going to the beauty counters in malls to sample scents is not always ideal, and we totally get that. So your next best option? Hearing it straight from trusted influencers and considering their highly recommended suggestions when deciding on your new bottle of perfume. Don't worry, we already did the homework and asked them to reveal their fave designer perfumes that were definitely worth the splurge! Now all you're left to do is take down notes.
SHOP: Filipino Influencers' Best Designer Perfumes That They Don't Regret Splurging On
1. Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette
"My personal fave designer perfume would be the Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette! I am obsessed with this scent and it truly is hypnotic, hence its name. It’s definitely worth every penny because for an EDT; it lasts and the scent profile is so distinct. It is a gourmand scent and I looove smelling yummy! This is perfect for times when you just wanna feel cozy yet sophisticated at the same time. Such a classic scent and I will never get sick of this." - King Sia
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Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette, P8433, DIOR, Zalora
2. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudrée
"I really like Narciso Poudrée by Narciso Rodriguez. I always get compliments when I wear it! It’s a musky powdery scent that is not too overpowering and long lasting." - Ashley Garcia
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Narciso Poudrée Eau de Parfum, P7050, NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, Look
3. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne, Tom Ford Fleur De Portofino, and Chloe Absolu de Parfum
"I have quite a collection of fragrances but I find myself gravitating towards these 3 all the time. I love how these smell on my skin and how my mood immediately changes when I smell them. I am happier, more relaxed, and I also feel prettier! These are worth the splurge because I consider them as accessories. I don’t feel dressed when I’m not wearing any fragrance and I don’t leave home without them." - Kelly Misa
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Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne, P8900, JO MALONE, Powerplant Mall. Fleur De Portofino, P14229, TOM FORD, Perfumstore.ph. Absolu de Parfum, P7928, CHLOE, Care to Beauty
4. Estee Lauder Beautiful Magnolia
"Beautiful Magnolia of Estee Lauder! This was the perfume I used on our wedding day because it’s dainty, warm, sophisticated but strong. Scents always the mood; I use this as a daily reminder of the woman I aim to consistently be." - Kara Gozali
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Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum, P8600, ESTEE LAUDER, Rustan's
5. Hermes Twilly Eau Ginger
"My top pick in my perfume collection would be the Twilly Eau Ginger by Hermes! Worth the splurge because it smells divine! The mix of floral and woody scents worked perfectly together! Whenever I wear this fragrance, I always get compliments and that’s the ultimate goal" - Rhea Bue
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Twilly Eau Ginger Eau de Parfum, P7200, HERMES, Rustan's
6. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
"Currently my best designer perfume that is worth the splurge is the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. It just has a refreshing but musky scent that awakens my senses when I always get a whiff of it." - Jeanette Ong
Light Blue Eau de Toilette, P5320, DOLCE & GABBANA, Zalora
7. Carolina Herrera CH Privée
"It took me a while to find the perfect evening scent until I got my hands on Carolina Herrera’s CH Privee. I love its leather fragrance mixed with sweet and spicy notes, making it effortlessly elegant but not intimidating. There was a time when a friend of mine asked about the perfume I was wearing because he loved the scent so much that he wanted to gift it to his wife—it was this! It never misses a compliment." -Raiza Contawi
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CH Privée Eau de Toilette, P6650, CAROLINA HERRERA, Rustan's
8. Clean Skin Classic
"It smells very feminine and clean, and I've gotten sooooo much compliments from my friends and family. It lingers for a long time and it works with the extreme hot weather even if you sweat." - Johnrey
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Classic Eau de Parfum, P3476, CLEAN SKIN, Zalora
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