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Celebrity perfume used to be big business. Despite a decline in sales over the last several years, the business of celebrity fragrances could be bouncing back. Nowadays, it seems that every star has a signature scent — but it wasn’t always that way. In 1937, Mae West became one of the earliest — if not the first — star whose likeness inspired a perfume bottle. Decades later, Elizabeth Taylor blazed the trail for Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and other celebs who have built perfume empires.
Because there are so many fragrances to choose from, we decided to put together a list of the 12 best celebrity fragrances — including newer releases and nostalgic scents — to celebrate National Fragrance Day on Tuesday (March 21). From Ariana Grande to Usher, see below for a roundup of must-have perfumes and colognes.
Mod Blush and Mod Vanilla are the latest fragrance drops in Ariana Grande’s growing perfumery. Released last year, Mod Blush offers a sweet scent while Mod Vanilla gives a little spice. You can find both fragrances at Ulta Beauty along with God Is a Woman, R.E.M., Sweet Like Candy, Cloud and Thank U Next.
Eilish No. 2 is the second perfume release from the “Happier Than Ever” singer, who recently made her acting debut in the Prime Video’s Swarm. A followup to her debut self-titled scent, Eilish No. 2 is an “alluring wood floral fragrance” with notes of apple blossom, palo santo and wild wet poppy flowers.
Buy: SCENT BEAUTY Dolly Parton Scent from Above Perfume Eau de Parfum – 3.4 Fl Oz $90.83
What does Dolly Parton smell like? Heaven, of course! The country music icon released her first signature fragrance with Scent Beauty in 2021. Scent From Above is a blissful scent with notes of mandarin, peony blossoms, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and patchouli.
Fenty Eau de Parfum is the premiere fragrance from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty empire. The unisex fragrance offers up a warm floral scent with notes of magnolia, musk and Bulgarian rose.
Travel through the ’60s, ’70s, ’80 and ’90s with Cher’s scented collection. The Cher 4-Piece Decades EDP Gift Set serves up a mix of flirty and sensual scents with vibrant notes of violet rose, gardenia, bergamot, pink pepper, amber and patchouli and more.
Buy: Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted Eau de Parfum 1.0oz (30ml) Spray $78.80
With the launch of The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s Enchanted perfume might be in even higher demand than usual. Swifties have be in love this whimsical scent — which blends sweet, woody, floral and fruity notes — for more than a decade.
Buy: Shawn Mendes Signature Perfume Spray for Women & Men, 3.4 fl. oz. $64.99
This unisex perfume spray from Shawn Mendes first debuted in 2017. The Canadian crooner, whose sustainable collection with Tommy Hilfiger debuted last week, described the spray as being “reminiscent” of the smells that he grew up wearing and those worn around him. With maple at the root, the eau de parfum spray includes notes of pineapple, McIntosh apple, lemon oil, dulce de leche, white cedar and skin musk.
Buy: Beyoncé Heat Eau de Parfum $50.97
“Catch the fever!” Beyoncé’s dropped Heat Eau de Parfum back in 2010 but fans still adore this sizzling scent. Heat features notes of red vanilla-orchid, magnolia, neroli, peach, honeysuckle almond and musky cream that lead to base notes of sequoia wood tonka and amber.
Buy: Lady Gaga Fame Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1 Ounce $222.99
Lady Gaga’s Fame fragrance is one of the top-selling fragrances of all time. Base notes of jasmine sambac and tiger orchid blend with apricot, saffron, honey flavors and middle notes of incense and belladonna to make this intoxicating scent.
Buy: Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce $37.78
Barbz can’t seem to get enough of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Eau de Parfum. Released in 2012, the sassy scent features star fruit, mandarin, boysenberry with lotus, jasmine petals, caramelized pear, vanilla, musk and wood.
Katy Perry’s cat-inspired perfume combines top notes of peach, forbidden apple, gardenia and green bamboo, jasmine, pink freesia and Bulgarian rose. Vanilla orchid, creamy sandalwood, white amber, coconut and musk are the base of the scent. Purr is available at Walmart and Amazon.
Buy: Usher By Usher For Men, Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce $75.98
“Smooth,” “sexy,” and “smells amazing” are just a few of the top reviews for Usher by Usher. Designed for men and women, the eau de toilette spray boasts a fresh fragrance with tropical notes of sea water and fruits, middle notes of sandalwood, nutmeg, bay leaf, artemisia and basil and base notes of sandalwood and guaiac wood.
