Choosing the best women’s perfume or fragrance with a trail that would delight you throughout the day, and at the same time would not be suffocating for others, is quite a difficult journey. And a “high price tag” does not mean anything at all. Finding the right scent is not that easy as it sounds and may require some knowledge and definitely practice. However, It is important to know that the right “old money” fragrance should leave a seductive, refreshing and charming trail behind.
We understand this, which is why we have curated the best “Old Money” aesthetic fragrances that are in a middle class segment. So, they are still affordable, rich and luxurious. All listed below, so hopefully this post will help you find the right old money rich perfume for yourself!
So, here we go!!!
1. Jo Malone London – Wild Bluebell
If you love good, high quality and expensive perfumes and are open to adding new scents to your collection, then definitely Jo Malone London is a must try brand with unique scents that leave exquisite trails!
Wild Bluebell – if you love green fresh, floral, musky and fruity scents then is is a must try fragrance. Wild Bluebell leaves a refreshing, floral and charming trail behind. It’s ideal for your Spring/ Summer fragrance collection.
The composition of the “Wild Bluebell” fragrance includes top notes such as bluebell, clove, bellflower, white amber, rose hip, musk, jasmine, lily of the valley and persimmon. The bottle in this form is very sleek and simple that will compete with the most expensive artsy fragrance designs.
Jo Malone London – Wild Bluebell
2. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
This brand is in higher class segment, meaning it will cost also double than most other middle class brands, but it is totally worth every penny spent! Baccarat Rouge 540 is a rich and seductive fragrance and it has a very nice long-lasting sweet sillage. This is the top perfume by the longevity and wear, where a little goes a long way and only a few spritz will last you for days.
Baccarat Rouge 540 – is a perfect composition for women in their late 20’s and older, it is very romantic, confident and masculine and this scent will definitely stand out turning heads amidst a large crowd, leaving a very alluring trail! A really interesting fact for those who do not know what these numbers stand for – the number 540 in the fragrance name indicate the temperature at which the crystals turn red.
Some of the top notes are bitter almond, saffron, Egyptian jasmine, cedar, musk, ambergris and woody notes. This fragrance is a must have if you want to impress! The scent is very woody, musky, fruity, and nutty but at the same time this composition does not smell like you would think it would. It opens up as sweet, fresh, and musky!
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
3. Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum
Diptyque is a brand that creates very intimate and unisex fragrances, for both men and women. Each fragrance has an intricate story behind leading to ancient Rome.
Diptyque Fleur de Peau is in the group of floral aldehydes, which was launched in 2018. It has a very powdery, musky and floral sillage. It is a very mature and feminine scent with light powdery trail and the main accord here is iris.
Some of the top notes include aldehydes, angelica, bergamot, pink pepper, iris, Turkish rose, musk, carrot, sandalwood, leather, amberwood, and ambrette. If you love complex scents – Diptyque is a must try brand.
Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum
4. Giorgio Armani Si
Giorgio Armani is known for their designer luxury clothing pieces and their fashion house. They have launched their first fragrance in 1982 and since then created many signature scents that are very popular till this date and are still on the market. The compositions are mainly fresh, aquatic and light scents.
Giorgio Armani Si is a fruity fragrance with main accords like vanilla, rose, patchouli, warm spice, vanilla and woody notes. It is perfect for Fall and Winter, with the most perfect combination of vanilla and fruitiness. It has just the right balance of femininity, matureness and elegance, for women above 30’s.
The top notes are freesia, vanilla, may rose, cassis, and patchouli. The freesia gives a very sweet, light and pleasant sillage, very powdery, warm and sensual.
5. Jo Malone – Peony & Blush Suede
Jo Malone London started out as a small niche London brand. Today, the brand has become one of the most prominent and distinguishable brands. Jo Malone London creates the best intricate fragrances with the most interesting names and stories. And, as a bonus the brand expanded and started to make the most delicate and delicious scented candles, which you can buy in addition to your chosen fragrance.
Peony & Blush Suede – is a very delightful, long-lasting and feminine fragrance, also an amazing mature fragrance for women in their late 20’s. And an interesting fact is that the name of this fragrance is peony but the top note is actually a red apple!
This composition includes key notes such as red apple, peony, carnation, jasmine, suede and rose. If you love sweet, floral and fruity scents this is the first one you should try out of their collection, and perhaps it is the only one amongst their entire collection, which is the only one that has some sweetness without the spicy and musky notes.
Jo Malone – Peony & Blush Suede
6. Yves Saint Laurent Libre
Yves Saint Laurent creations are timeless. They not only create designer wardrobe pieces, suits, dresses and designer high-end bags, but have a decent collection of prominent fragrances worldwide.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre was launched in 2019 and later they have made an entire collection of libre fragrances. This is their first launched fragrance, which is the most viral model out of all. It not only has a very luxurious bottle design but also a very distinctive scent.
There are not many key notes, however, they all all mix and blend seamlessly into one expensive fragrance. Top notes are lavender, orange blossom, jasmine with middle notes such as vanilla, musk and cedar. The fragrance is very feminine, clean, fresh, warm and radiant. The name Libre means Freedom and it evokes pure sophisticated confidence.
7. Prada Paradoxe
Just like other famous designers, Prada has started out as a clothing company, expanding onto beauty products. Prada creates very powdery, expensive and luxury fragrances suitable for men and women.
Prada has totally taken a different approach with this fragrance. As we all know Prada fragrances are mostly composed of powdery, spicy and musky accords, however Prada Paradoxe definitely stands out because it is fruity, floral, sweet and and the dry down has a slight powdery spice with light citrus notes.
Prada Paradoxe main notes are pear, tangerine, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla and musk.
8. Tom Ford Lost Cherry
Tom Ford – a high fashion designer brand that has entered the perfume industry in 2006 and ever since then the brand is considered to be one of the most modern and competitive brands in
Tom Ford Lost Cherry has a very sweet candy-like tart scent but at the same time it is rich and warm. Lost Cherry fragrance is a unique, luscious cherry that exudes an alluring sillage (trail). Most people like this fragrance because it is sexy and sophisticated perfect for Fall and Winter seasons.
The top notes are black cherry, cherry liqueur, sour cherry, plum, Turkish rose, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, and the list continues. Who would’ve thought that a mixture of all of these components would blend in so well creating such a rich, seductive and expensive fragrance.
9. Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Carolina Herrera is known for her extraordinary ball gown designs, evening and wedding dresses, but not only she has the passion to create beautiful dresses, she also creates beautiful evocative fragrances.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl smells like pure heaven in a bottle. This alluring scent with a very expensive sillage is designed to seduce.
A few of the top notes include bergamot, lemon, almond, coffee, Bulgarian rose, tuberose, orange blossom, vanilla, musk, patchouli and many more woody components. The fruity-floral combination makes this a good expensive perfume, sexy, alluring and yet light and airy. Just a few sprays are enough for the fresh, sensual scent to remain on the skin all day.
10. Parfumes De Marly – Delina Eau de Parfum
Parfums de Marly Delina first appeared in 2017, the fragrance immediately attracted attention with its soft pink, almost nude bottle, which looks expensive and expressive.
And again a rose. Moreover, it is a Turkish rose and accompanied by litchi, rhubarb, and peony. The composition is floral, fruity and fresh without any spicy hints. The dry down plays with sweetish scent, which make your head spin in a good way. It certainly attracts attention.
The main notes are litchi, rhubarb, bergamot, nutmeg, peony, Turkish rose, musk, petalia, vanilla, cashmeran and a few more. It has a strong rhubarb and bergamot scent at first but over time dries down into a softer dewy rose.
Parfumes De Marly – Delina Eau de Parfum
Now you know the top 10 “old money” perfumes for women that are on the list. No matter what fragrance you go for, remember that you have to feel confident wearing the perfume. Do not make yourself like something that is just a cliche because you know you won’t be happy with it. Fragrance is an intimate topic, so you would have to decide for yourself.
Feel free to write in the comments, which of these do you own or would like to buy or if you like different fragrances, then go ahead and list them, we would love to hear your feedback!
