Best Benzoin Perfumes

What are benzoin perfumes and  how do they smell? Benzoin is a fragrant resin which grows throughout Southeastern Asia. Benzoin has sweet vanilla and balsamic undertones, as well as mild spicy and powdery aspects. It is often used as a base note to add richness and depth to floral, gourmand and citrus perfumes.

Best Benzoin Perfumes

Guerlain Shalimar

Shalimar is one of the best benzoin perfumes in the world and has been worn for many generations, since 1925. Women of all ages wear this mysterious and sensual fragrance as their signature scent. Its unique blend of vanilla, citrus, floral and smoky notes are enhanced by benzoin ’s sweetness at the drydown.

Key scent notes: benzoin, vanilla, rose, amber, iris, incense, musk

Prada Candy

Composed by award-winning perfumer Daniela Andrier, Prada Candy is believed to contain up to 12 percent benzoin (3-4 percent is usual). It is our number one choice if you are new to benzoin perfumes. Prada Candy has a golden aura of vanilla and caramel wrapped in soft musk. Flirty and delightful.

Key scent notes: benzoin, caramel, musk

Dior Hypnotic Poison

Sensual and powerful, Hypnotic Poison is a scent for women who want to make a statement. Hypnotic Poison adds benzoin to the sweet floral blend of almond, jasmine and vanilla, which amps up its sillage. With over 90 million views on TikTok, Influencers say that Hypnotic Poison is sexy and unforgettable.

Key scent notes: jasmine, plum, benzoin, almond

Prada Infusion d’Iris

Infusion d’Iris is chic and alluring. Neroli adds brightness and benzoin brings a glow to the cool powdery iris. It has excellent longevity and is lovely in warmer weather Another gorgeous benzoin perfume by Daniela Andrier.

Key scent notes: iris, neroli, mandarin, benzoin

Alien Goddess Intense by Mugler

Alien Goddess Intense uses benzoin’s powdery quality to showcase the citrus and solar floral notes which play up the vanilla in the composition. It is warmer and more potent than the original Alien Goddess with a bolder, deeper and sweeter base.

Key scent notes: vanilla, coconut water, bergamot, jasmine

Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc

Feminine and luxurious, Eau de Soleil Blanc has Tom Ford’s signature flair. Benzoin shows its creamy side, complementing exotic coconut and opulent florals. Benzoin’s depth provides a stunning  dry-down to this sultry tropical-inspired perfume. Sun-kissed sophistication in a bottle

Key scent notes: coconut, pistachio, bergamot, tuberose, benzoin

Valentino Donna Born is Roma

Captivating and dynamic, Valentino Donna Born in Roma showcases benzoin’s warmth and complexity. Velvety and resinous, benzoin adds silkiness to the bold floral and vanilla notes. Donna Born In Roma will turn heads and is a compliment getter.

Key scent notes: black currant, bergamot, jasmine, benzoin

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