Perfume

Discover thousands of perfumes from designer, niche and luxury houses. Shop eau de parfum, eau de toilette, gift sets and travel sizes for women, men and unisex wear.

Perfume for women, men and everyone in between

A fragrance is often the first thing people notice about you and the last thing they remember. Our perfume department brings together designer classics, niche houses, Arabian fragrances and affordable everyday scents, so you can find a signature perfume, a second scent for evenings or a gift that feels personal. Use the categories below to shop by scent family, key note, occasion, concentration or gender, or start with samples if you want to test before you commit.

How to find a perfume you will love

Most people already know which scents they are drawn to, even if they do not know the terminology. Think about the smells you enjoy in everyday life, from fresh laundry and citrus fruit to vanilla, wood or flowers, and use that as your starting point.

• Fresh and citrus: bergamot, lemon, green notes and sea breeze. Clean, energising and easy to wear in the daytime.
• Floral: rose, jasmine, peony and white flowers. The largest family, from light and airy to rich and glamorous.
• Amber and oriental: resins, vanilla and spices. Warm, sensual and long-lasting, perfect for evenings and colder months.
• Woody: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and oud. Dry, elegant and grounding, loved by men and women alike.
• Gourmand: caramel, chocolate, coffee and praline. Cosy, sweet and comforting.

Eau de parfum, eau de toilette or parfum?

The name on the bottle tells you how concentrated the fragrance is. Eau de cologne is the lightest and freshest, eau de toilette is a versatile everyday strength, eau de parfum is richer and lasts longer, and parfum or extrait de parfum is the most intense. A higher concentration usually means a scent that stays closer to the skin for longer, so you need fewer sprays. How long a perfume lasts also depends on your skin, the weather and the ingredients themselves: fresh citrus notes fade faster than woods, musks and amber.

How to apply perfume so it lasts

1. Apply to clean, moisturised skin. Fragrance clings better to hydrated skin than to dry skin.
2. Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows, where the skin is warm.
3. Do not rub your wrists together. Let the fragrance dry naturally so the notes develop as intended.
4. Store bottles away from sunlight, heat and humidity, ideally not in the bathroom.

Designer, niche and Arabian perfume houses

Alongside designer houses such as Giorgio Armani, Versace, Burberry, Carolina Herrera and Viktor & Rolf, you will find niche perfumers like Montale, Mancera, Serge Lutens and Roos & Roos, and a large selection of Arabian fragrances from Lattafa, Al Haramain, Swiss Arabian and Fragrance World. Many perfumes are also available as testers, miniatures or samples, which makes it easier to explore new brands.

Frequently asked questions

What is a perfume tester?

A tester contains the same fragrance as the retail bottle but comes in simpler packaging, sometimes without a cap or outer box. It is a popular way to buy a favourite scent for less.

Can women wear men's perfume and vice versa?

Absolutely. Gender labels are mainly a marketing tradition. Many of our customers find their favourite scent in a different category, and our unisex collection is designed to be shared.

How should I test a new perfume?

Wear it on your skin for a full day. The first impression comes from the top notes, but the heart and base notes that appear after 30 minutes to a few hours are what you will live with.

Explore our perfume categories

• Women's perfume
• Men's perfume
• Unisex perfume
• Fragrance families
• Niche perfumes
• Perfume testers
• Perfume samples
• Perfume gift sets