The best jasmine fragrances to wear now (2024)

Referred to in perfumery as "la fleur", jasmine has proven to be one of the most crucial florals in the creation of scent. The bloom is cultivated all over the globe, from Egypt to Morocco, with each harvest's raw aroma carrying its own individual flare and story. And with thousands of flowers required to produce just one small vial of jasmine absolute, it's no surprise that this note frequently resides in the top tier of luxury fragrance.

"Alongside rose, jasmine could be considered one of perfumery’s most emblematic flowers," says Guerlain's famed master perfumer Thierry Wasser. "It is also one of the six signature ingredients that make up our Guerlinade, a secret olfactory hallmark used across Guerlain fragrances. Jasmine grandiflorum [a specific species of jasmine] is sourced at Guerlain from three different regions: Grasse in France, Calabria in Italy and India."

Similarly to the aforementioned rose, this climbing evergreen floral, comprised of over 200 species, is known for its olfactive versatility. When styled with other classic blooms (think tuberose and rose petals) a jasmine fragrance can be fresh, dewy and green. Take Byredo's Flowerhead, for example, a vibrant yet sophisticated bouquet that we could liken to a florists in a bottle. On the other hand, jasmine can also be sweet and playful; often paired with citrus and drupes, it is the origin note for an array of fruity floral compositions.

"For Jasmin Bonheur, we decided to associate the jasmine flower to the sunny orange from the apricot accord, powdery violet from the iris flower and velvety pink from the rose flower," Wasser explains. "This scent is set against a classically elegant, fine chypre base with woody accents of moss and vetiver. The final composition brings an array of joyfully colourful shades to the jasmine." It's perfect for the new season.

Ahead, find 14 timeless and romantic jasmine fragrances beloved by the Bazaar beauty team.

Incorporating florals into unisex scents is no small feat, yet Boy Smells make it look easy. This "genderful" blend of feminine jasmine petals and masculine-veering musks makes for a perfectly balanced light and summery perfume, topped off with a sunny, zesty citrus flare.

This luxurious and heady floral perfume is the epitome of intoxicating; a homage to balmy evenings and the scent of naturally blooming jasmine. Complete with notes of clove, tobacco and musk, this delightful summer evening scent is both vegan and cruelty-free.

Frequent travellers will love this alternative to clunky perfume decanters. A few drops of this delicate elixir will envelope your skin in notes of not only jasmine, but also bright red berries, sparkling bergamot and spicy pink pepper, all homed in a luxury vial of baobab oil.

If you're looking for a holiday fragrance that isn't about suncream and solar power, D.S. & Durga's blend might be for you. This steamy jungle scent is ideal for fans of a cinematic green perfume. Imagine jasmine brought to life in a backdrop of humid rainforest notes; bergamot, passion flower, snake plant, water and sambac.

Drawing direct inspiration from Henri Matisse, the unrivalled hero of this colourful fruity floral is its vibrant apricot opening and blooming jasmine heart. Pair that with a powdery iris base and here you'll find the perfect joyous and sweetened scent for spring.

This all-in flowery bouquet is green, dewy and bursting with brightness. Inviting all the best notes of a bustling florist, it's the jasmine sambac, tuberose and freshly fallen rose petal heart that will keep you coming back to this springtime spritz.

This collection of bergamot, jasmine, apricot and peach notes makes for one of Dior's most delicious fruity florals. Sitting on a backdrop of white musk and vanilla, the base of this scent is what brings it an additional air of sophistication.

Fans of a zestier jasmine scent will rejoice to hear the opening of this bright Gucci fragrance (cue aromas of Italian mandarin, bergamot and black pepper). Its tangy top notes uncurl into a sunny white floral, which varies slightly from one person to the next; it has a benzoin, sandalwood and patchouli base to thank for that.

Imagine armfuls of Indian jasmine blossoms with a hint of luminous marigold. That's what this sophisticated Jo Malone London creation smells like, forever veering the line between warm and fresh, on a bed of addictively rich benzoin.

If you're searching for an uncomplicated, pure jasmine scent, this one note wonder is the fragrance for you. Comprised of jasmine sambac alone, this delicate perfume has a springtime lightness to it making it a safe, soft and familiar choice for your floral fragrance wardrobe.

Housed in Le Labo's covetable signature decanter, this sensual fragrance pairs freshly cut jasmine with musk, sandalwood and orange blossom, for an ultimately modern floral spritz. It's chic, unisex and contemporary; exactly what we expect from Le Labo.

This audacious white floral scent is spicy to say the least; bergamot, cardamom and pepper opening, neroli, broom and clary sage heart and a woody leather base. Lace this complex and exuberant array of notes together with sambac jasmine and you have a hedonistic scent that could only be Tom Ford.

"Ikat Jasmine personifies a modern woman - effortless style and intriguing femininity," is what Aerin Lauder says about about this true white floral. We say, if you're looking for a cohesive jasmine scent, think jasmine sambac and jasmine Egypt infusion with a generous dose of tuberose fleur and honeysuckle, you'll love this romantic perfume.

This ever classic floral is nothing if not picturesque. Envision an evening spent under Venetian garden pergolas with wisteria, jasmine and honeysuckle draping above you. Olène has that, bottled.