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Best Fragrances for Beginners to Perfumery

Starting a fragrance collection can feel daunting in the face of the vast olfactive world, but the best introductions are often the most popular — accessible, well-crafted fragrances universally appreciated that serve as references for what comes next. These ideal fragrances for beginners combine the quality of great houses with price and olfactive accessibility that eases discovery. From fresh fruity-floral to classic woody-aromatic, each suggestion on this list has converted thousands to the passion of fragrances. Where to start? Right here.

Dior

Sauvage

Aromatic Spicy

Dior

Sauvage

80 – 200€

BergamotePoivre de SichuanLavandeVétiver
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Chanel

Chance Eau Tendre

Fresh Floral

Chanel

Chance Eau Tendre

80 – 250€

PamplemousseJasminCèdreAmbre blanc
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Giorgio Armani

Acqua di Giò

Aquatic Fresh

Giorgio Armani

Acqua di Giò

70 – 120€

BergamoteNéroliJasminCèdre
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Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle

Gourmand Floral Fruity

Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle

70 – 130€

IrisPralineVanillePatchouli
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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

Gourmand Floral

Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

65 – 140€

CaféVanilleFleur de cerisierJasmin
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Paco Rabanne

Invictus

Aquatic Woody

Paco Rabanne

Invictus

45 – 90€

PamplemousseLaurier marinJasminGuaïac
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Dolce & Gabbana

Light Blue

Fruity Floral

Dolce & Gabbana

Light Blue

30 – 60€

Pomme sicilienneCèdreBambouJasmin blanc
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Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

Aromatic Woody

Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

80 – 250€

CitrusGingembreCèdreSantal
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