Best Almond Perfumes
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Almond perfumes typically have essences that are sourced from Almond fruit, Almond kernel, or Almond Blossoms— all of which have similar, yet distinct smells. Sometimes, perfumes do not expressly state that it has almond notes, but you can detect traces of Almond in them. Unlike Sweet Almonds, Bitter Almonds are not only obtained from just almonds, but apricots, cherries, prunes and peaches.
Best Almond Perfumes
- Pegasus by Parfums de Marly
- L’Homme Ideal Cologne by Guerlain
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Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior
- Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs
- Haas No.3 La Fin du Monde by Haas Parfum
- Alexandre Chéri by Gabriel et Valentin
- Mandorla by L'Erbolario
- Almas by Boadicea the Victorious
- Colossus by In The Box
- Captive by Brecourt
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Pegasus by Parfums de Marly
Parfums de Marly is an excellent fragrance house; they have classically trained perfumers there dealing with really exciting raw materials.
Pegasus has a hot iron smell of musk coming through. It is a beautifully composed fougere blend that also lends itself to more of a blue fragrance. It has an earthy aroma that extends up to an ozonic airy feel.
- Top notes: Opens with Bitter Almond, Jasmine and Lavender
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Vanilla
- Base notes: At the base, Amber and Sandalwood
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Amber Fougere
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Moderate
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L’Homme Ideal Cologne by Guerlain
L’Homme Ideal is a really well done refreshing creamy fragrance. It spells sophisticated and refined, which is surprising for a casual fragrance. It fits into a casual day in spring or summer, but you can dress it up a bit and pull it off with a business casual.
This classy sensation is sure to pull you a lot of compliments because it has an elegance that doesn't come off as juvenile. It stands out among other summer fragrances and ticks off all the boxes that make it a real winner.
- Top notes: Opens with Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Pink Pepper.
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Neroli and Almond
- Base notes: At the base, White Musk and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Woody Aromatic
- Longevity: 6 hours
- Sillage: Light
- Projection : Moderate
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Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior
Hypnotic Poison is an overwhelming alcoholic fragrance with a side of sweet almond. With some determination, you can just about make out the apricot, jasmine and sandalwood notes, although the 'woodiness' is more on the sawdust side.
Despite applying it liberally, within minutes it becomes difficult to detect. It's essentially sweet smelling alcohol, you would only wish the alcohol was toned down because the other notes are lovely.
- Top notes: Opens with Coconut, Apricot, and Plum
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Caraway, Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose, and Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Almond, and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Vanilla
- Longevity: 9 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Moderate
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Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs
Perfect Intense is a 2021 flanker of the original Perfect by Marc Jacobs. It has a nice clean soapy floral- like accord, with sandalwood that sticks out its nice creamy fragrance. Light crushed almonds meet you at the heart as the florals die down. Here, it morphs into a clean soapy scent, while the almond becomes more exaggerated. The opening doesnt have alcoholic nature, and there is nothing regal, fancy, or night- out-like about it, but it is versatile.
- Top notes: Opens with Night Blooming Jasmine and Narcissus
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Almond
- Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Moderate
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Haas No.3 La Fin du Monde by Haas Parfum.
Haas No.3 La Fin du Monde is a women's perfume that does not have a definite appropriate user age. This perfume is another versatile fragrance that takes the stage on a sunny, cold, windy, casual or business day (or night).
- Top notes: Opens with Bitter Almond
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Heliotrope and Damask Rose
- Base notes: At the base, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 6- 7 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Wide
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Alexandre Chéri by Gabriel et Valentin
Gabriel et Valentin is a reputable Belgian luxury brand for children’s clothing. With Alexandre Cheri, they venture into their first fragrance. This fragrance is targeted at mothers and their babies because it is engineered to bring to life the olfactory dimension of a mother’s connection with her child. They use citruses to paint a picture of childhood, florals to represent innocence, and vanilla and almond to bring warmth.
- Top notes: Opens with Grapefruit, Petitgrain, and Bergamot
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose Hip, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom
- Base notes: At the base, White Musk, Vanilla, and Almond
- Perfume Gender: Unisex
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: 4 plus hours
- Sillage: Light
- Projection : Moderate
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Mandorla by L'Erbolario
Mandorla is a highly spiritual (if you're talking Amaretto on the rocks). It has a slight liquor sensation that stays with you all day. It is the perfect mash up of sweet, bitter and powdery goodness. This is the kind of perfume you wear out if you are having a long day because the base notes really set the tone for a lovely night.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot and Jasmine
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Almond
- Base notes: At the base, Siam Benzoin and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Unnisex
- Scent Accord: Amber Vanilla
- Longevity: 10 plus hours
- Sillage: Poor
- Projection : Weak
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Almas by Boadicea the Victorious
Almas is one of the most successful perfumes released by Boadicea the Victorious. It is a very opulent rose oud that is wearable as a day-to-day fragrance. Almas has elegant transportation to a very expensive place. Pineapple and jasmine steal the show and make it a grounded scent. It is not uplifting but there is a vibe to it that makes you want to wear it all the time.
- Top notes: Opens with Cardamom, Pineapple, Bergamot, Saffron, Coriander, Cassis and Artemisia
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Agerwood, Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli
- Base notes: At the base, Agarwood, Suede, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Unisex
- Scent Accord: Woody
- Longevity: 9 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Wide
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Colossus by In The Box
Colossus is an extremely enjoyable magnet that attracts not only positive energy, but the right kind of attention. The Bergamt at the top gives it a hint of freshness, and the Bitter Almond just wakes up a mature flair. It is perfect for giving off a little mystery because this perfume is not common in the streets.
- Top notes: Opens with Cumin, Bergamot, and Heliotrope
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Lavender, Bitter Almond and Jasmine
- Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Aromatic Spicy
- Longevity: Eternal
- Sillage: Heavy
- Projection : Very Wide
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Captive by Brecourt
Captive reminds us of Pour Femme by Dolce & Gabbana. It is a dreamy floral fragrance that just screams sex appeal. It does lean more to the femine side of the gender scale, but who cares? It is clean, very sexy and mature, making it perfect for the lads who do not care for strong ultra masculine fragrances.
- Top notes: Opens with Jasmine and Orange Blossom
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Heliotrope and Almond
- Base notes: At the base, Patchouli and incense
- Perfume Gender: Unisex
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 9 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Wide
CONCLUSION
Whoever discovered that you can use almonds in perfumery deserves a place in the perfume hall of fame. With the many different ways almonds can be infused in perfumes, you have hundreds of choices to choose from without sacrificing your taste or preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there such a thing as Almond essential oil?
Yes, there is such a thing as Almond essential oil. Bitter and sweet almonds give us a variety of almond essential oils with diverse smells.
Can I put almond oil in my diffuser?
You can put almond oil in your diffuser if it is essential. Regular almond oil will not give you the same effect as essential oil would because it is not as concentrated- meaning it has a very mild fragrance.
Does almond oil smell like almond?
Sweet almond oil does not smell like almonds. It has a sweet nutty fragrance. Bitter Almonds have an edible smell of almond paste.
Does almond blossom smell like almond extract?
Almond Blossom or Almond Flower smells sweet, and floral with a hint of gourmand and a dash of almond fruit. Almond extract won’t have you double guessing on whether or not it's almond because the smell is so distinct.
Are almond blossoms fragrant?
Almond Blossoms are fragrant, this is why they have been used as the major notes in a lot of cosmetics including shower gels and body mists. The fragrance usually pairs well with vanilla and musk.
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