Trust Me—This Powdery, Earthy Note Is All You Need to Elevate Your Fragrance Game

Harper Rose1 week agoLast Updated: 18 May 2025

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Trust Me—This Powdery, Earthy Note Is All You Need to Elevate Your Fragrance Game

When I think about somewhat niche fragrance notes that always stand out to me in floral perfumes, there’s one that I tend to detect before all others: magnolia. Lately, I’ve noticed that this delicate white flower has been sneaking into a number of my favorite fragrances, from Estée Lauder’s classic Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum ($110) to Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum ($200), each offering a fresh interpretation of the note.

Wondering which magnolia fragrance I’m adding to my rotation? It can be tricky to separate the “just okay” scents from the standouts, but I’m sharing the 15 best magnolia perfumes below to help you shop smarter and upgrade your scent game year-round. Screenshot now, and thank me later!

The Best Magnolia Perfumes, Listed

Fruity: Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum
Woody: Molton Brown Lily & Magnolia Blossom Eau de Parfum
Earthy: Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum
Fresh: Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia Parfum Spray
Amber: Santa Maria Novella Magnolia Eau de Parfum

Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum

Juliette Has a Gun Magnolia Bliss Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Lily & Magnolia Blossom Eau de Parfum

Loewe Aura Pink Magnolia Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Infinita Eau de Parfum

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Champaca Parfum

Arquiste Flor y Canto Eau de Parfum

Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum

Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia Parfum Spray

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile Eau de Parfum

Santa Maria Novella Magnolia Eau de Parfum

Veronique Gabai Ready for Rosé Eau de Parfum

Veronique Gabai Sur La Plage Eau de Parfum

Shopping for a Magnolia Perfume

There’s no right way to shop for a magnolia perfume since fragrances can smell completely different from one person to another, but pay attention to how they change with wear. Some magnolia scents smell powdery and fresh with dry-down, while others may transform into a skin scent. In truth, it all depends on the unique blend of fragrance notes and their chemistry!

Which magnolia type smells best?

As you may have noticed, there are many different types of magnolia that are popularly used in fragrances. The most common ones you’ll find are magnolia grandiflora, magnolia champaca, and magnolia liliiflora, which all offer a powdery, fresh finish to perfumes. They’re widely considered to smell the best when blended with anything from saffron and jasmine sambac absolute to sandalwood and pink pepper.

Source: WhoWhatWear

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