These art-worthy fragrances are in a league of their own
‘Perfumeis theinvisible,unforgettable, fashionable accessory that announces your arrival and prolongs your departure,’ quipped Coco Chanel. This quotation by the late grande dame of fashion encapsulates the importance of a perfume to its wearer. Every year, purveyors of perfume strive to create more ambitious and unique fragrances, which will linger in hearts, minds (and noses) long after the wearer has left the room. But amongst the huge number of luxury perfumes on offer, some are a cut above the rest, both in terms of the quality of their fragrance and in terms of price point.
These ultra luxury perfumes are like artworks, both in terms of their intricate play of notes and their high calibre packaging and bottles. Top of the list of most expensive fragrances is Shumukh, created by Nabeel. Launched in 2019, this musky scent made with rose and sandalwood costs more than €1.5 million euros. Its bottle, made with 3,500 diamonds and pearls, 2.5kg of 18 karat gold and 5.9kg of silver, is a sparkling objet d’art and the armour a truly exceptional perfume.
DKNY is behind the second most expensive perfumes in the world: Golden Precious. Developed with the designer Martin Katz, this fruity, floral fragrance with notes of orange blossom, lily, plum and musk comes in a luxurious bottle covered with 183 yellow sapphires, 2700 white diamonds, an 7.18 carat oval sapphire cabochon from Sri Lanka, 15 bright pink diamonds from Australia, 4 rose-cut diamonds and a turquoise tourmaline. This luxury confection costs you $1 million.
Bulgari, Clive Christian Perfume and Gianni Vive Sulman have also chosen opulent bottles for their luxury perfumes. These limited edition fragrances are adorned with gold and precious stones. Take 1 Million by Paco Rabanne with its 18 carat gold packaged up in a real leather box.
For certain perfumes, it’s not only the bottle but the legacy, authenticity and originality of a perfume which has made the price go up. This is the case for Chanel’s famous N°5, Caron‘s fragrance Poivre and Joy by Jean Patou, which was selected as the perfume of the century at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in 2000.
The 10 most expensive perfumes in the world
Shumukh by Nabeel: $1.5 million
Golden Delicious by DKNY: $1 million
Opera Prima by Bulgari: $235,000
No. 1 Majesté impériale by Clive Christian Perfume: $215,000
1 Passant Guardant – $228,000. Clive Christian created this special edition cologne to celebrate the 2014 opening of the Salon de Parfum boutique at Harrods department store in London. At the time, the fragrance's typical retail price was $720.
1 Passant Guardant – $228,000. Clive Christian created this special edition cologne to celebrate the 2014 opening of the Salon de Parfum boutique at Harrods department store in London. At the time, the fragrance's typical retail price was $720.
1 holds the title for the most expensive perfume in the world. It is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and the use of rare and precious ingredients sourced from around the globe.
Boasting more than 10,000 almost perfect reviews on retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Sephora and Amazon, it's no surprise philosophy amazing grace eau de toilette ($52) ranks as the number-one selling fragrance in America. Even crazier, the brand reports one bottle of the fragrance sold every 39 seconds last year alone.
Vanilla. Vanilla is a universally popular scent that both men and women wear. There is something seductive and playful about the sweet smell. The vanilla aroma is comforting and attractive at the same time.
Gentlemen will feel expensive after a spritz or two of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540, which boasts a tantalizing symphony of jasmine, saffron and fresh-cut cedar. In fact, its contrasting notes are so effortlessly harmonized that women also splurge on this gender-neutral fragrance.
When it comes to the fragrances that define Kim Kardashian, Tom Ford's Black Orchid stands at the pinnacle. As a complex, luxurious, and timeless scent, it's no wonder that this fragrance has found its place as Kim's signature aroma.
Introduction: My name is The Hon. Margery Christiansen, I am a bright, adorable, precious, inexpensive, gorgeous, comfortable, happy person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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