When I need a new fragrance that dazzles my senses and brightens up my beauty routine, I turn to a floral perfume. There's nothing like a rose, iris, or lavender scent to inject energy into an otherwise mundane day. But my floral of choice recently is somewhat unexpected (for me, at least). In 2025, I am living for the best jasmine perfumes.
According to Alexandra Balahoutis, perfumer and founder of Strange Invisible Perfumes, jasmine is "an anytime, anywhere sort of scent" and comes with loads of mood-boosting benefits. "It's really good for lifting spirits, increasing alertness, and it's an aphrodisiac, so it's a very useful essence if you're trying to start some romance," Balahoutis says. (As an added bonus for hopeless romantics like me: she associates the scent most strongly with love.)
It’s also a worldly scent, with origins tracing back to Iran, and can be found all over Asia, Europe, and North America. There’s something beautifully universal about this fresh floral that will appeal to everyone. "It's kind of nice because there's something sentimental about it—it's floral and it's sweet, and it isn't trying to be cool," says Balahoutis. "But at the same time, it's very exotic and worldly, and it has a lot of backbone."
Jasmine perfumes piquing your interest? I’ve got you covered. Below are 13 of the best jasmine fragrances in my rotation.
The Best Jasmine Perfumes
- Best Jasmine Perfume Overall: Dior Jasmin des Anges Eau de Parfum
- Best Woody Jasmine Perfume: Ranavat Spiritual Awakening Eau de Parfum
- Best Green Jasmine Perfume: Frederic Malle Synthetic Jungle Eau de Parfum
- Best Spicy Jasmine Perfume: Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge Eau de Parfum
- Best Aquatic Jasmine Perfume: D.S. & Durga Jazmin Yucatan Eau de Parfum
An ode to the French Riviera, Jasmin des Anges is a sweet floral that just makes me happy. It mixes jasmine with apricot and peach for a fruity punch of flavor, while the white musk helps ground it for a warmer dry down. It might be the next best thing to wandering through the fields of jasmine in Grasse. Pro tip: it’s very potent, so a little goes a long way.
Fragrance Family: Floral Fruit
Key Notes: Bergamot; Jasmine; Apricot; Peach; White Musk
Size: 4.25 oz.
What I Love: It’s a bright floral scent that lasts for hours
What I Don’t: It might be too sweet for some
Review for MC: “If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know it’s a magical place. There’s a carefree energy in the air that’s both calming and bright—and that’s exactly what Jasmin de Anges captures. It’s a sweet floral scent that instantly lifts my mood. As a chronic daydreamer, I wear this to pretend I’m back in Nice, overlooking the Côte d'Azur with a glass of rosé and living my idyllic French life.” — Audrey Noble, Contributing Beauty Writer
Audrey Noble tests the Dior Jasmin Des Anges for best jasmine fragrances.
Spiritual girlies know when they’re being guided in the right direction. As one, I can confirm that I feel much calmer when I spot repeating angel numbers or tap into the signs that the universe is giving. If I could capture that feeling, it would be this scent. Coined by Ranavat as the “eau de parfum of intuition and self-discovery,” this mixes jasmine, saffron, vetiver, and sandalwood for a warm floral scent that is grounded by a deep wood base. It’s so relaxing, I can’t help but feel enlightened when I spray it.
Fragrance Family: Wood Floral
Key Notes: Saffron; Jasmine; Vetiver; Sandalwood
Size: 50 ml
What I Love: It’s the perfect balance of sweet and wood
What I Don’t: It might be too light for some
Review for MC: “One thing about me, I’m all about trying to connect with my higher self. Spritzing this changes me. The mix of saffron, jasmine, and sandalwood is deep and warm, I go from queen of doom and gloom (which I am a master at) to calming my anxious thoughts for a more tranquil version of my chaotic self. If emotional support scents become a thing, this would be mine.” — Audrey Noble, Contributing Beauty Writer
Audrey Noble tests the Ranavat Spiritual Awakening Eau de Parfum for best jasmine fragrances.
Green notes dominated the fragrances of the 1970s, and Frederic Malle not only wants to pay homage to those iconic scents but give them a unique twist. Synthetic Jungle is a mix of basil, jasmine, patchouli, and lily of the valley for a more modern (and fun) spin on what a green scent usually smells like.
Fragrance Family: Chypre Floral
Key Notes: Basil, Jasmine, Patchouli, Lily of the Valley
Size: 3.3 oz.
What I Love: It’s a unique mix of green and floral notes with long-lasting power
What I Don’t: It’s more green than floral, which might turn off some
Review for MC: “Green scents are not usually my favorite, but this scent is hypnotic. It opens up strong with basil and patchouli, with subtle floral hints of jasmine and lily of the valley to sweeten it a bit. It smells like a chic jungle, and I’m really digging it.” — Audrey Noble, Contributing Beauty Writer
Audrey Noble tests the Frederic Malle Synthetic Jungle Eau de Parfum for best jasmine fragrances.
You can’t beat a Tom Ford floral, but Jasmin Rouge is special. At first spray, I pick up spicy notes, but within a few minutes, it evolves into a sweet, warm base that’s just lovely. It’s a timeless classic.
Fragrance Family: Floral
Key Notes: Jasmine Flower; Clary Sage; Amber
Size: 1.7 oz.
What I Love: It’s a classic jasmine scent with a bit of spice
What I Don’t: It’s not as long-lasting as we’d like
Review for MC: “I’m a floral girly through and through, so this is right up my alley. It’s super sweet without inducing a headache, and it has a bit of a kick to it thanks to the cinnamon and pepper top notes, which I love. For when I just want to feel like I’m flopping into a bed of flowers, this is the one I always grab.” — Audrey Noble, Contributing Beauty Writer
Audrey Noble tests the Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge for best jasmine fragrances.
D.S. & Durga invites you to an exotic jungle, and as a nature-averse person, I’m shockingly attending the Yucatan party. This aquatic-rooting fragrance provides a luxe rainforest-like smell with notes of water, bergamot, jazmin yucatan, and vetiver. If traversing a forest smells anything like this, sign me up for the next excursion ASAP.
Fragrance Family: Aquatic Floral
Key Notes: Water; Bergamot; Jazmin Yucatan; Sambac; Vetiver
Size: 1.7 oz.
What I Love: Unique blend; Layers well
What I Don’t: Doesn't have crazy staying power
Review for MC: “Only D.S. & Durga could capture the smell of humidity (stay with me) in an alluring way. Lush wet green notes, reminiscent of walking through a park after a heavy rain on a summer day, are balanced by the sweet floral of jasmine. It makes me wish I was more of a nature person. Almost. ” — Audrey Noble, Contributing Beauty Writer
Audrey Noble tests the D.S. & Durga Jazmin Yucatan Eau de Parfum for best jasmine fragrances.
Other Jasmine Fragrances I Love
An ode to romance, Fair Verona is what Balahoutis calls a jasmine’s lover’s delight in the Strangers Invisible collection. It mixes jasmine, iris, Italian citrus, sandalwood, and myrtle for a scent that is both bright and sweet, with a hint of spice that I just love.
Fragrance Family: Floral Green
Key Notes: Jasmine; Iris; Sandalwood; Citrus; Myrtle
Size: 1.7 fl oz.
What I Love: Expert-approved; Potent; Small batch; Made from natural botanicals; Made with organic grape alcohol
What I Don’t: Some may find that it has low projection
Customer Review: “Starts off with heavily indolic jasmine. The jasmine calms down within the first hour (although I detect it throughout the 6-8 hours of wear) to an incredible, very realistic rich white floral. Then the powdery mimosa and creamy, incense-y sandalwood warm up, both bringing a little green/stemmy character into the mix while also grounding it. The cardamom and grapefruit are both there as well, giving the barest hint of spiced citrus. One of my favorites! I agree with another reviewer - this is a masterpiece. As with all Strange Invisible Perfumes' fragrances, projection is low—I happen to like this, but something to be aware of if you prefer high projection perfumes." — Fragrantica
Inspired by Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, Olène is an ethereal mix of green and floral notes that makes me want to frolic (in an aesthetically pleasing manner, of course) in a large field. It mixes jasmine, wisteria, honeysuckle, and narcissus to transport me into a luxe, Venetian garden fit for goddess.
Fragrance Family: Floral
Key Notes: Narcissus; Honeysuckle; Jasmine; Wisteria
Size: 3.4 oz.
What I Love: Fans of florals will love this for its sweet and green notes
What I Don’t: It doesn’t last as long as we’d like
Customer Review: "I bought this as a present for a friend cause I knew she liked it but after she sprayed it on me I loved it so much. It smells so fresh and light. I would definitely buy this for myself in the future. It’s beyond lovely. I have nothing but good things to say about this fragrance.” — Nordstrom
Light and airy, this fresh floral has a sophisticated, classic energy I would expect from a socialite or royal princess-in-training. It has one main note, jasmine sambac, which I'd liken to being surrounded by jasmine garlands. Simple yet very pretty, it’s perfect as an easy, daily scent.
Fragrance Family: Floral Green
Key Notes: Jasmine Sambac
Size: 1.7 oz.
What I Love: It’s a delicate scent that’s just lovely on
What I Don’t: It’s very subtle and may disappear quickly
Customer Review: “I have always loved jasmine very much in fragrances and have bought mists and eau de toilettes that have jasmine as a key note. Chloe has incorporated jasmine into this eau de parfum incredibly well and has a heavenly fragrance. Love the jasmine so much.” — Nordstrom
This was made for floral lovers. It mixes jasmine with pear, violet, and white musk to give you a warm, sweet scent that isn’t too overbearing. There’s a reason why I, and countless reviewers, love this scent: it’s just so damn good.
Fragrance Family: Floral Green
Key Notes: Pear; Jasmine; Violet; White Musk
Size: 1.7 oz.
What I Love: It’s a fresh floral scent that lasts long
What I Don’t: It may be too floral for some
Customer Review “Such a divine floral smell. Get compliments every time i wear it. Get it! You will not regret.” — Ulta
Inspired by the grandiose and breathtaking floral decor at Indian weddings, Flowerhead is a burst of energy in a bottle. It mixes lemon, jasmine sambac, and tuberose with amber and suede to create a soothing, yet energizing feel that lingers all day long.
Fragrance Family: Floral
Key Notes: Sicilian Lemon; Jasmine Sambac; Tuberose; Amber; Suede
Size: 3.3 oz.
What I Love: It’s a lovely scent that lasts a long time
What I Don’t: Some might find it smells too tart
Customer Review: “Starts off a fresh sweet jasmine but dries into a powerful tuberose scent!” — Fragrantica
Beloved by pretty much everyone (ICYMI, it’s one of our best perfumes of 2024), Merit’s first fragrance is a sensual scent that isn’t too heavy or stuffy. Bergamot, jasmine, and musk combine to create warmth with a hint of bright fruit.
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Key Notes: Bergamot; Jasmine; Musk
Size: 30 ml
What I Love: It’s a soft creamy scent that isn’t too heavy
What I Don’t: It might be too subtle for some
Customer Review: “I am very pleased with this new scent. I love the shape of the bottle and how it feels like it was molded to be held in your hand. The scent itself smells very clean, sophisticated and elevated. I feel luxurious wearing this and have been getting compliments on it! The scent is long-lasting, and a new staple for me. Love it.” — Merit
An update to a traditional jasmine scent, this Le Labo fan-favorite is a potent floral blend of jasmine, neroli, and orange blossom. It’s balanced out by musk, sandalwood, and vanilla to give the scent an earthier, woodier quality. Sensual but not overly feminine, it's perfect for those who might be floral-averse.
Fragrance Family: Floral Wood Musk
Key Notes: Jasmine; Neroli; Orange Blossom; Vanilla; Sandalwood
Size: 0.5 oz.
What I Love: It’s a complex jasmine scent that mixes interesting notes together
What I Don’t: It’s expensive for the amount of you get
Customer Review “I bought this not knowing what to expect. I love jasmine scents, but this one blew me away!! It is sexy and unique. My husband even commented on how good it smelled. My new favorite!” — Nordstrom
For scent purists, Balahoutis recommends pure jasmine oil as it’s one of the gentler essential oils to use on the skin. “Of all the essences we work with, some of them require a lot of interpretation and really need to be diluted. They can also cause sensitivities and things like that, but jasmine isn’t on that list,” she says. “So it's a good one just to use straight.”
Fragrance Family: Floral
Key Notes: Jasmine
Size: 0.17 fl oz.
What I Love: It’s an organic essential oil
What I Don’t: Reviewers have a problem with the dropper applicator
Customer Review: “This oil is by far the best. The peppermint scent is long lasting. The bottles are very small for the price. However, I like it better than other brands.” — Amazon
What to Look For in a Jasmine Perfume
Type of Jasmine
There's more than one type of jasmine, and the type you pick can drastically change the character of your fragrance. Balahoutis explains that there are two types: jasmine grandiflorum and jasmine sambac.
"Jasmine grandiflorum, which is the typical jasmine that we’re used to, has a little more depth to it; it’s kind of a bit creamy and buttery," she explains. "Then, jasmine sambac is more of a top note. It’s a bit brighter, and it has almost more of a berry scent." These aren't hard and fast rules, and both types of jasmine find themselves falling "all over the map" in terms of top notes, heart notes, and base notes.
And still, both types bring on the romance for everyone. "They’re both night-blooming flowers, so they’re associated with the night and the heart chakra," she adds.
Scent Pairings
Jasmine pairs beautifully with so many notes, so it's a popular ingredient. "It pairs really beautifully with sandalwood and with rose. It smells really gorgeous with bergamot and citruses," says Balahoutis. She also adds that jasmine and ylang-ylang pair wonderfully, as the latter can enhance jasmine's "mood-boosting" qualities.
Why Trust Marie Claire
Marie Claire is a perfume authority, having tested over 500 fragrances for the Marie Claire 2024 Fragrance Awards. We have reviewed every fragrance family, reported on fragrance trends, and are constantly staying up to date on emerging notes and innovations.
Audrey Noble has more than a decade of experience in the beauty industry and has reported dozens of fragrance stories, including the best woody fragrances, the best vanilla fragrances, and the best citrus fragrances.
How We Tested
To compile this list of the best jasmine fragrances, we scoured the internet and combed through countless customer reviews to find the top-rated options on the market. We also asked the Marie Claire team to share their holy grail picks and asked independent and staff testers to try a mix of cult favorites and new launches.
For each jasmine fragrance we tested, we assessed the fragrance's notes, how long it lasts, and its overall scent as the day went on.
Meet the Expert
Alexandra Balahoutis is an expert perfumer and founder of Strange Invisible Perfumes, a small batch perfumery based in Los Angeles that uses organic grape alcohol for its fragrances.
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