8 Best Perfumes for Women in Their 20s

Ariana Grande Cloud Review

No one inspires as much adoration as the stunning Ariana Grande, a pop icon, critically acclaimed singer, actress, and songwriter. This perfume radiates positivity and happiness, just like her.

Cloud 2018 EDP welcomes you with bright, sweet floral, and fruity aromas from lavender, pear, bergamot, coconut, and vanilla. An all-time favorite that’s full of life, Cloud starts off sharply and then dries down to a soft, creamy, sensual scent.

This is a playful yet sexy, soft yet luxurious fragrance with great longevity, and it works for all seasons, day or night. The super addictive fragrance arrives in a fancy bottle shaped like a cloud and would look very fetching on your dresser.

Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf Review

This best-selling fragrance plays host to a lush bouquet of flowers against a background featuring vanilla, musk, and patchouli. It was created by Olivier Polge et al. in 2005.

At the top lies fresh, sweet bergamot and green tea, while the floral heart contains rich notes from jasmine, freesia, orchid, and rose. The dry down is gorgeous and comprises a powdery and milky ensemble with an oriental aroma.

As its name suggests, Flowerbomb is pretty intense. But while it’s sweet, this is no sugar candy. Rather, the iconic perfume is deep, dark, and sexy with powerful patchouli accords. A highly versatile perfume, Viktor & Rolf offers beast mode performance, with the heavy scent best suited to nighttime and winter wear.

Flowerbomb comes in a super cute rose-hued flacon shaped like a diamond grenade.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Review

Carolina Herrera Good Girl is yet another popular perfume for 20-year-olds. It’s chic, sensual, and luxurious, but the perfume also comes in striking packaging – an elegant dark stiletto-like flacon.

Formulated as an oriental amber floral fragrance, Good Girl, a 2016 release, is a play on “good” as we know it. Announced with the description, “It’s so good to be bad!”, the sexy perfume is an apt representation of a woman as dynamic and full of contrasts. It embodies an elegant, enigmatic, yet audacious female who isn’t afraid to stand out. 

This addictive perfume blends bright scents from bergamot and tuberose, floral jasmine, and delicate rose with dark notes from coffee, Tonka, and cacao. This exciting fusion of contrasting notes builds sweetness, depth, and mystery into the fragrance.

Good Girl EDP is pricey but long-lasting, a perfect accessory for date nights and special occasions.

Quick Tip:  This perfume loses its potency if not stored properly. To prolong the life of your favorite scent, store it in a cool, dark place and ensure you keep the cap on at all times. So, can you use expired perfume? Find out the answer to this question and more here.

Coco Mademoiselle EDP Review

As with all things Chanel, this one is outstanding. Coco Mademoiselle is popular with young women because of its sweet, refreshing notes. The iconic perfume packs an exquisite, citrusy aroma and is an absolute powerhouse with an unrivaled sillage. 

Launched in 2001, this solid yet fresh perfume is the work of Jacques Polge, who crafted it to capture the vivacious energy of a youthful Coco Chanel.

The fragrance opens with bright and citrusy notes with a somewhat effervescent quality. A warm middle layer ushers in fruity-floral notes with traces of spice while the dry down is sublime thanks to Tonka, patchouli, musk, and vetiver.

Mademoiselle Chanel performs superbly well. Soft, cuddly, and ultra-feminine, it makes a great date scent. You simply have to experience the peerless Mademoiselle Chanel for yourself. It’s a timeless classic!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Review

Marc Jacobs Daisy is a classic spring fragrance designed to appeal to a younger audience yet remain sophisticated. Its light, floral accords evoke the pleasant sensation of a fresh breeze blowing away the cares of everyday life. Alberto Morillas created the perfume in 2007. 

Daisy bursts open with a charming blend of succulent strawberry and grapefruit accentuated with intense florals and woods. At its core, velvety jasmine enriches the vibrant florals before easing off into a warm, sensual, woody-musky dry down.

Irresistibly fresh, this seductive eau de toilette epitomizes effortless charm and elegance. It smells amazing, attracts numerous compliments, and comes highly recommended.Daisy makes a superb gift. It presents in a beautiful, retro-inspired flacon adorned with daisies – a dazzling present for a young, sophisticated woman.

Glow by Jennifer Lopez Review

Another celebrity fragrance, Glow, hit the stores in 2002. Ranked highly among popular perfumes for women in their 20s, sexy Glow oozes fresh floral aromas underscored by powdery vanilla and musk. This successful fragrance paved the way for other celebs to create their own signature scents.

Designed to evoke the smell of freshly washed skin, the youthfully attractive Glow unfurls to reveal zesty, citrusy notes and sweet neroli before gradually evolving into a floral heart. Eventually, it dries off, leaving a trail of musk, amber, orris, vanilla, and sandalwood. 

Glow’s fresh, clean, sensual essence makes it an excellent choice for daily casual wear. For a classic gift with an amazing, light floral scent, look no further than Glow by J Lo – the bottle is stunning!

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Review

A fragrance focusing on natural, simple beauty and the freedom to pursue one’s view of happiness is bound to appeal to a younger demographic. La Vie Est Belle (or life is beautiful) is an invitation to take pleasure in the small things. It’s a complex mix blending warmth, spices, and florals into a sweet-tinged fragrance.

The iris note is most prominent in this gourmand fragrance and is accentuated by a floral bouquet featuring jasmine and orange blossom paired with earthy patchouli. At the lead are fruity accords, while the base pulses with the warm, powdery notes of vanilla, praline, and tonka bean.

La Vie Est Belle blends in like a second skin, making it uniquely yours. Deep, complex, and defined by a beautiful sensuality, it has strong staying power and projects quite well. This special scent is guaranteed to get you compliments whenever you choose to wear it. It’s a keeper.

Dior J'adore Review

J’adore is classified as a fruity floral scent. Introduced in 1999, this Calice Becker composition was an overnight success. It remains hugely popular and has spawned several variants.

Glamorous, luminous, and irresistibly feminine are a few apt words to describe the artfully crafted J’adore Eau de Parfum. The perfume hosts the most beautiful blooms sourced from different global locations.  

Sweet yet balmy, J’adore opens a tad sharply with a medley of fruits and cool, fresh florals.  

Elegant ylang-ylang and delicate rose essences combine beautifully with juicy pear and bergamot plus jasmine accents in a voluptuous burst of sensuality. Meanwhile, vanilla and musk anchor the base giving J’adore a vibrant elegance and distinctive opulence.

Sensual without being overwhelming, J’adore unifies disparate accords by transforming iconic floral accords into something supremely appealing and mysterious. You can wear this every day without fear of offending anyone. And while it’s from the 90s, it’s not dated. Instead, J’adore smells modern, sophisticated, and luxurious. No wonder it appeals to women of all ages.

The classic perfume is presented in a decidedly feminine bottle reminiscent of the legendary Greek amphora. To complete the sensual silhouette is a lovely adornment; a Maasai necklace.