Best long-lasting perfumes for that lasting impression!

Aventus by Creed

If you think men can’t do fruity fragrances, think again! A little controversial, this fragrance has fruity notes done just right with the right amount of florals and woody notes. The top notes are Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple, Lemon, and Pink Pepper; the middle notes are Pineapple, Patchouli, and Moroccan Jasmine; and the base notes are Birch, Musk, oak moss, Ambroxan, and Cedarwood. Aventus is unique in many ways, has great longevity, and feels refreshing even after hours of applying.

Sauvage Dior

One of the most popular fragrances for men, we had to include this one in the list. Introduced in 2015, this fragrance is carefully crafted with spicy, fresh and woody notes. The top notes are Calabrian bergamot and pepper; the middle notes are Sichuan pepper, lavender, pink pepper, vetiver, patchouli, geranium, and elemi; and the base notes are ambroxan, cedar, and labdanum. This one can also go from day to night with ease. Sauvage stands out for its fantastic projection, longevity, and versatility.

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Chanel for men

Launched in 2014, Bleu de Chanel is a woody-aromatic composition that can nonchalantly transition from day to night and from cold to warm climates. It is as versatile as any fragrance can get. The top notes are grapefruit, lemon, mint, pink pepper, bergamot, aldehydes, and coriander; the middle notes are ginger, nutmeg, jasmine, and melon; and the base notes are incense, amber, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, amber wood, and labdanum. With a complex profile of so many varying notes, it is still very simple and fresh and evolves beautifully with time. Amazingly long-lasting (up to 10 hours).

Y Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent

Strong, versatile, and a compliment-getter, this is one of the top-performing fragrances out there. The perfume is a beautiful blend of aromatic, citrus and woody notes. The top notes are apple, ginger and bergamot; the middle notes are sage, juniper berries and geranium; and the base notes are amber wood, tonka bean, cedar, vetiver, and olibanum. It is one of the popular choices if you are looking for something that is warm, fresh, and high on longevity and sillage. It's a DNA that is similar to many options out there, but this still stands out perfectly!

Let’s look at some gorgeous fragrances for women that will elevate your look with its lasting power and heady notes.

YSL Libre

YSL Libre is a classy perfume loved by women worldwide. It’s powerful yet elegant, projects superbly, but is not intense. The top notes are lavender, mandarin orange, black currant, and petitgrain; the middle notes are lavender, orange blossom, and jasmine; and the base notes are Madagascar vanilla, musk, cedar, and ambergris. The bottle is classy with the golden logo at the bottom, and it definitely looks like a luxury perfume. Libre is a luscious floral fragrance that is feminine, smells expensive and makes for an ideal gift for your partner.

Coco Mademoiselle Chanel 

One of Chanel's classic fragrances, Coco Mademoiselle, is now slowly taking over the cult favourite No.5. This can be a potential signature scent for many, as its gorgeous blend of notes leaves quite an impression. It can go from day to night with ease and lasts for hours; that is exactly what everyone wants from their fragrance. The top notes of Coco Mademoiselle are bergamot, orange, and grapefruit; the middle notes are rose, litchi, and jasmine; and the base notes are patchouli, vanilla, musk, and vetiver. It might be a little steep for some, but a little goes a long way, and yes, for something as exclusive and tempting as Coco Mademoiselle, we feel it’s worth the investment.

Si Giorgio Armani

This beautiful blend of fruity and warm notes stands out perfectly in the fall and cold weather. The top note is cassis; the middle notes are may rose and freesia; the base notes are vanilla, patchouli, woody, and ambroxan. The warm vanilla and woody base sits on the skin subtly instead of being sickly sweet. Si lasts all day and rarely needs reapplication. It’s mysterious, opulent, delicate and effervescent, all at the same time. An ideal one if you wish to feel feminine, elegant and sexy. 

Now that we have curated some men’s and women’s fragrances separately above, let’s look at unisex options that stand out and make a statement!

Baccarat Rouge 540 Maison Francis Kurkdjian (Unisex)

This woody fragrance took the world by storm! We are not exaggerating here, but Baccarat Rouge 540 is indeed the no.1 fragrance right now. Made from high-quality ingredients, the top notes of this fragrance are saffron and jasmine; the middle notes are Amberwood, ambergris and hedione; the base notes are fir resin, cedar, sugar, ambroxan and oakmoss. It’s long-lasting, to the point it’s eternal; a little goes a long way, but the price tag might raise an eyebrow. If you are a collector and want to experience luxury, then this one can be considered.

Angels' Share By Kilian (Unisex)

A fairly new fragrance, Angels’ Share is rich, boozy, and gourmand-like. It’s the ideal season fragrance and works beautifully during fall and winter. The top note is cognac; the middle notes are cinnamon, tonka bean, oak, and hedione; and the base notes are vanilla, praline, sandalwood, and candied almond. It’s spicy, nutty, aromatic and definitely noticeable, so you have to go easy while applying this one. Angels' Share, supremely long-lasting, comes packed in a gorgeous crystal bottle resembling a whisky glass and 

CK One Calvin Klein

This comparatively pocket-friendly scent is a definite favourite amongst many for its refreshing concoction that instantly lifts up one’s mood. The fragrance is a mix of all things nice — The top notes are Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya; the middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Orris Root and Freesia; base notes are Green Accord, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Green Tea, Oakmoss and Amber. This summer fragrance has excellent lasting power, isn’t generic, is youthful and meets expectations in every way.

We hope this list has got you excited about your next purchase. Don’t forget to do your research, visit a perfume counter/store, spray some on yourself and see how you feel about them. Ultimately, fragrance is a personal signature, so choose your fragrance wisely, as it will tell the world a lot about yourself.