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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

Aromatique Épicé

Sauvage

Dior · Aromatique Épicé

80 – 200€

BergamotePoivre de SichuanLavandeVétiver

Chanel

Chance Eau Tendre

Floral Frais

Chance Eau Tendre

Chanel · Floral Frais

80 – 250€

PamplemousseJasminCèdreAmbre blanc

Giorgio Armani

Acqua di Giò

Aquatique Frais

Acqua di Giò

Giorgio Armani · Aquatique Frais

70 – 120€

BergamoteNéroliJasminCèdre

Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle

Gourmand Floral Fruité

La Vie Est Belle

Lancôme · Gourmand Floral Fruité

70 – 130€

IrisPralineVanillePatchouli

Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

Gourmand Floral

Black Opium

Yves Saint Laurent · Gourmand Floral

65 – 140€

CaféVanilleFleur de cerisierJasmin

Paco Rabanne

Invictus

Aquatique Boisé

Invictus

Paco Rabanne · Aquatique Boisé

45 – 90€

PamplemousseLaurier marinJasminGuaïac

Dolce & Gabbana

Light Blue

Fruité Floral

Light Blue

Dolce & Gabbana · Fruité Floral

30 – 60€

Pomme sicilienneCèdreBambouJasmin blanc

Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

Aromatique Boisé

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · Aromatique Boisé

80 – 250€

CitrusGingembreCèdreBois de santal

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