Fragrances to gift and get in the summer of 2023

That's where we come in. We've jotted down the most stylish fragrances to gift or get in the summer of 2023.

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1. Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau De Parfum Supreme

Launched in 2016, the sleek stiletto-shaped bottle immediately hit it off with budding Instagram influencers, skyrocketing it to the top of all lists touting the best perfumes for women. The amber fragrance is perfectly balanced with nutty, citrus-spicy and floral waves. Editors and top CEOs have touted the CH Good Girl as a boardroom signature among women’s perfumes. Many say it makes them feel unstoppable, sultry, powerful yet demure at the same time. Led by tuberose and cocoa, this now-iconic fragrance looks, and feels good, on or off the skin.  

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2. Versace Dylan Turquoise Eau De Toilette Natural Spray For Women

This favourite among the A-listers is feisty and zesty, with the hope of invoking memories of a day spent at the beach. Launched in 2020, the summer-fresh fragrance is a continuation of the Dylan Blue line by the legacy fashion house. You can expect to be greeted by primofiore lemon, mandarin, and a dash of pink pepper to enchant your senses. What stands out about the fragrance is its musky dry down, and the added perk of being sustainably developed makes this a true modern classic.  

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3. Paco Rabanne Olympea Intense Eau de Parfum

A winter launch and another 2016 entrant might intimidate with its unusual design and the suggestion of intensity. But truth be told, Paco has never cared about its public discourse, which reflects in the unusual blend of tropical florals, salted vanilla and creamy nuttiness of the perfume. The scents are rather heady but beautiful, those that could be saved for a special night rather than an everyday affair.  

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4. Guess Girl Eau de Toilette

Fans of a dichotomy will love this 2013 launch. The nose behind the excessively indulgent Guess Girl is Laurent Le Guernec, a personality known to be obsessed with youthfulness and sensuality. And the perfume, with decadent floral and fruity notes, is for the 20-something who is yet to take life seriously. A special anniversary launch, you can expect notes of raspberry, orchid, and unexpected sandalwood to lend it more character.  

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5. Boss Bottled Night Eau De Toilette

Claiming the distinction of one of the bestselling fragrances globally since its 2010 launch, the Bottled Night needs no introduction. What sets it apart from the rest of men's perfume is the use of Lavender and Violet notes to create a versatile scent that people can pick up on from quite a distance away. Talk about announcing your arrival in style with one of the best perfumes for men.

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6. Coach Floral Eau De Parfum

Equal parts a daily perfume and coveted collectable, this 2018 launch from Coach is a masterclass in infusing a brand's identity into a fragrance. Packaged in Coach's signature leather tea rose, this scent is not shy about being for the young and the restless. The stark notes of tropical pineapple and spicy pink peppercorns infuse it with a mysterious femininity that is hard to miss. The scent wears itself lightly, making this cute little bottle a must-have in your summer bag, ready for re-application whenever needed.  

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7. Moschino Toy Boy Eau De Parfum

There's much that can be debated about Moschino's 'devil may care' fashion philosophy. But, when applied to their fragrances, the results are always risqué, often controversial and never boring. A front-runner for novelty gifts, the Toy Boy is not for the easily rattled. Launched in 2019, this spicy woody fragrance has kept people trying to nail its exact scent profile since its launch. And originally marketed to men, the fragrance soon caught the attention of women who couldn't resist the urge to decapitate an adorable bear to spritz themselves with some peppery goodness.

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