I’m on a mission to smell like a chic Parisian woman—these 11 perfumes take me one step closer

When it comes to chicness, there’s no denying, French women just have it. From minimalist make-up looks to uncomplicated skincare routines, they’ve mastered the art of effortless elegance—and this spreads to their choice of perfume, too. In fact, some of the bestselling beauty products out there come courtesy of French beauty brands.

And, of course, because there’s no area of beauty French women don’t excel in, fragrance is of course no different—in fact, social media has long been obsessed with getting to the bottom of the perfumes French women wear. And France, as a country, has a long heritage of fragrance—perfumers and fragrance houses are basically written into its history. After all, one of the most notable perfume regions in the world, Grasse, sits in the French Riviera. For all of these reasons, I’m sure it’ll come as no surprise to hear that French perfumes are widely considered to be the world’s best. (Although, British perfume also has a longstanding history.)

And so, as an avid perfume lover, I’ve made it my mission, to channel my inner Parisian and round up not just the best French perfume brands but the scents that channel that je ne sais quoi that French women possess. From soft floral perfumes to unexpected green fragrances, these French fragrances are the epitome of chicness.

Shop the best French perfumes

1. Dior J’adore L’Or