The 9 best spicy perfumes and why they are so popular

What is a spicy perfume?

A spicy perfume is simply a perfume with added spices that enhance a fragrance or give it its own distinctive aroma. As the name indicates, spicy perfumes typically contain ingredients you will find on your spice rack, only smelling much better! 

Spicy perfumes are so popular because their fragrant notes elevate a scent, adding another alluring dimension to the composition. Notes you can typically expect in spicy perfumes are saffron, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, and coriander. 

Spice notes cannot be locked down to a single olfactive family, and this versatile ingredient is used to complement perfumes from other olfactive families, including floral, woody, oriental, and amber fragrances. Spices were brought to the Western world via the spice route, opening a new world in cuisine. These exotic ingredients do the same for your perfume — transporting your senses to fascinating locations and unlocking sensory emotions. 

Discover the best spicy perfumes for her

Our list of our top 9 most iconic spicy perfumes will help you find one that is perfect for you!

1. Versace Crystal Noir EDT

Versace Crystal Noir EDT is an intriguing mix of warm spices. The scent opens with a fragrant blast of cardamom, pepper, and ginger before a powdery floral heart of peony and gardenia softens the composition. The woody base gives added character to the spicy opening, finishing with luxurious sandalwood, amber, and musk. It is easy to fall in love with this sensual, oriental spicy perfume that is instantly pleasing yet different enough to be unique. Try Versace Crystal Noir EDT NOW!

2. Jo Loves Green Orange & Coriander EDT

Jo Loves Green Orange & Coriander EDT is a stimulating fragrance from world-renowned perfumer Jo Malone. In keeping with her signature scents, this fragrance is minimalist yet striking. The scent is inspired by the idea of a Sunday brunch in New York City and opens with bitter orange and black pepper that gives a flavorful rush to the composition. Coriander dominates the heart before fusing into oakmoss and tonka bean. This spicy perfume was an immediate favorite in the Jo Loves range. It is a unisex fragrance, so make sure your man does not steal it! Try Jo Loves Green Orange & Coriander EDT NOW!

3. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDP

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDP satisfies a spicy palette with soft pink pepper mixed with a heart of classic florals: rose, peony, and jasmine. The dry down of panacotta, musk, and patchouli gives just enough depth to this subtly spicy perfume. The fragrance celebrates modernity with a hint of audacity. If you are looking for a contemporary and chic floral fragrance with a touch of spice, this one is a must-have! Try Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDP NOW!

4. Michael Kors Wonderlust EDP

Michael Kors Wonderlust EDP is an adventurous scent that takes your senses on a journey of spices blended with luxurious florals. The scent opens with pink pepper and Italian bergamot that blends with dianthus flower — a creamy, spicy floral. A warm base of cashmere wood mixes with benzoin, a resin with a spicy sweetness similar to cinnamon, adding the last bit of understated spiciness to the scent. If you are looking for a sensorial escape, Michael Kors Wonderlust EDP is the answer! Try Michael Kors Wonderlust EDP NOW!

5. Acqua di Parma Zafferano EDP 

Acqua di Parma Zafferano EDP celebrates the warmness of saffron combined with Italian fruits, creating a contrast of intense spiciness with luminous accents. The scent is inspired by the idea of the Middle East in Venice — the European gateway to the ancient spice route — and personifies the magic of saffron. This exotic spicy perfume is enriched with florals, vanilla, and wood that brings out a luxurious quality in saffron. Try Acqua di Parma Zafferano EDP NOW!

6. Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP mixes its hero ingredient, the black orchid accord, with fragrant spices in the heart to create a tempting and alluring masterpiece. Tom Ford describes this ultra-popular perfume as a rich blend of spice and darkness that releases the perfect aromatic power. The spiciness of this iconic fragrance is masterfully mixed with gourmand and woody notes that give Tom Ford Black Orchid its enduring allure. Try Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP NOW!

7. Sue Phillips Spicy Blend EDP 

Sue Phillips Spicy Blend EDP is a spicy perfume lover’s dream come true! The scent takes you on a tour through a Moroccan spice market with notes of clove, ginger, pepper, coriander, and cardamom. Sue Phillips Spicy Blend embodies the adventure and uniqueness of the unfamiliar. The spicy perfume balances these fragrant notes with sensual vanilla, natural resins, and woods to bring you a fragrance unlike any other. Try Sue Phillips Spicy Blend EDP NOW! 

8. Etat Libre d’Orange Remarkable People EDP

Etat Libre d’Orange Remarkable People EDP is a fresh, spicy scent that opens with grapefruit, champagne, and cardamom before blending with black pepper, curry tree, and jasmine in the heart. The unique spicy perfume is balanced with a base of creamy sandalwood and labdanum. Etat Libre d’Orange Remarkable People EDP celebrates the modern-day hero in all of us and calls you to focus on your own remarkable traits. Try Etat Libre d’Orange Remarkable People EDP NOW!

9. Bohoboco Vanilla Black Pepper Extrait de Parfum

Bohoboco Vanilla Black Pepper Extrait de Parfum is an amber spicy perfume that combines warm and cooler spices to create a hypnotic effect. The scent personifies the idea of self-discovery and the elements that bring passion and dedication to your life. The black pepper and vanilla notes dominate the composition that is intensified with intriguing rosebay, nutmeg, cedarwood, and musk. This exhilarating spicy perfume will linger in your mind for some time. Try Bohoboco Vanilla Black Pepper Extrait de Parfum NOW!

* Ready to explore more spicy fragrances? Read our blogs about the best spicy scents for summer, or explore how a spicy perfume can help you embrace the magic of fall. 
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