The 7 Best Perfumes for Teens of 2023

Chloe Anello

May 23, 2018 at 5:46 AM·8 min read

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Marc Jacobs Daisy is a light and sweet option

It's not always easy to find the best perfume for teenagers, the reason being that most fragrances marketed for teens are overly saturated with tacky florals, fruity scents, or intense vanillas. Long story short: They’re usually way too strong for their own good. Couple that with a few too many spritzes and an already overpowering scent just gets that much worse.

With so many scent options out there, you'll want to narrow your selection down to fragrances that are age-appropriate, worth the money, smell great, and last a long time. To save you the trouble of doing so, we did the hard work for you. Whether you’re shopping with your teen or shopping for them, you'll want to keep reading.

Scroll to discover the best perfumes for teens.

Marc Jacobs Fragrances Daisy

Best Overall, Girls

Because of how light, citrusy, and fresh the scent is, it’s one of the most appropriate fragrances for a teenage girl.

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Originally designed in 2007, this fragrance is one of the most well-known fragrances for how pure, subtle, and sweet it is. As an eau de toilette, the fragrance only has 4-8% of pure fragrance, making it lighter and less pungent than other perfumes on the market.

The fragrance opens up with a fresh scent of violet leaves and wild strawberries, but the heart of the scent is jasmine, gardenia, and grapefruit. The base is a subtle musk, vanilla, and sandalwood. Because of how light, citrusy, and fresh the scent is, it’s one of the most appropriate fragrances for a teenage girl.

Price at time of publish: $153

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau De Toilette

Best Overall, Boys

For a subtle ocean-like scent for a teenage boy, this is the perfect combo of fresh, mature, and inviting.

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A teenage boy should start off with something subtle, and this one is a great option. It not only is a classic, but it’s also light enough that it won’t overwhelm the senses of everyone around. Its main scent note is aquatic and ocean-like, mixed with notes like basil, sage, suede, moss, and musk. Ultimately, it's the perfect combo of fresh, mature, and inviting.

Price at time of publish: $72

The Body Shop Mango Body Mist

Best Budget

Inexpensive and cruelty-free, this sweet, tropical body mist is great for any teen who wants to smell great.

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The Body Shop is a definite classic for fragrance. Because they’re inexpensive and also ethically pure—all products are cruelty-free, fairly traded, and 100% vegetarian—it’s great for any teen who wants to smell great and feel good about their purchase as well. This body mist is one of The Body Shop's top rated products, and with the mango essence, it has a sweet, tropical scent to freshen up with.

You don’t have to spray it in strategic places either. It can be spritzed all over without being overwhelming. On top of the scent, the mist is made with community trade sugarcane from Brazil and community trade alcohol from Ecuador. It’s 100% vegan, and free of parabens, gluten, and silicone, so it’s safe for everyone to use. At such an affordable price, it's great starter scent for a teenager who wants a signature smell to call their own.

Price at time of publish: $14

Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Eau De Parfum

Best Fruity

The notes on this one are definitely sweet, but not overwhelmingly so.

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You don't have to be an Ariana Grande fan to appreciate this perfume that is equal parts playful and sweet. As its name suggests, the notes on this one are definitely sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The base is a combo of crème de cassis, marshmallow, cashmere woods, and vanilla, the middle is jasmine sambac, frangipani, and dewy honeysuckle, and lastly, the top is a burst of sparkling blackberry, Italian bergamot, and pear. When blended all together, the result is truly divine. Oh, and the girly girls in your life will totally appreciate the Millenial pink packaging and furry pompom.

Price at time of publish: $65

Glossier You

Best Trendy

Perfect for any trendsetting teen, Glossier's trademark fragrance leaves a scent that's unique to you.

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Any internet-savvy teen knows Glossier for their adorable, on-trend beauty products and dewy, flawless aesthetic. Enter their trademark fragrance, Glossier You, which features hints of iris root, pink peppercorn, musk, and ambrette, which blend together to create an inviting, yet understated scent. The perfume blends with each person's scent differently and leaves off a scent that is unique to you. Perfect for any trendsetting teen, this perfume comes in an adorable glossy pink bottle with a red top, for a perfume that is both intoxicating and aesthetically pleasing.

Price at time of publish: $110

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Seduction Eau de Parfum

Best Floral

A floral scent, Bombshell's sister perfume smells less fruity and more mature, making it a sweet, age-appropriate scent.

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Victoria’s Secret positioned this perfume to be the sister to their best-seller Bombshell. Both are girly and fun, but this one is less fruity and more mature. As a floral oriental scent, this one exudes notes of sage, velvet musk, and tuberose, making it a bit sassier, but still sweet and age-appropriate.

Price at time of publish: $55

Type: Floral/musk | Top Notes: White peony, sage, velvet musk | Size: 1.7 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

Kate Spade Walk On Air

Runner-Up, Best Floral

Stronger than other perfumes, it's a youthful scent with layers of magnolia, lily of the valley, jasmine, and crinum lily.

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For the girl who’s sophisticated, a Kate Spade fragrance could be a nice addition to her beauty routine or a nice surprise gift. The bottle is decorated with an adorable bow and charming, almost Tiffany-esque blue that we love.

Because it is an eau de parfum, there’s a higher concentration of pure fragrance (about 8 to 15%), making it stronger than most other perfumes. It’s meant to exude the grace and confidence of the wearer with layers of magnolia, lily of the valley, jasmine, and crinum lily. Even though this is a more sophisticated fragrance, it still has a youthful, fresh flare great for teens.

Price at time of publish: $38

Type: Floral | Top Notes: Linden blossom, maiden's hair fern, solomon's seal, calabrese bergamot, tunisian neroli | Size: 1.7 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

What to Look For in Perfumes for Teens

Method of Application

Perfumes can be gently poured or spritzed onto your skin or sprayed across your entire body. Ultimately, a perfume’s method of application is a matter of your personal preference. If you find perfume equipped with nozzles to be the best fit for you, be sure to check the bottle before purchasing so you can apply it as you’d like.

Scent Longevity

Depending on potency, perfume scents will last for different periods of time. If you prefer a lighter scent or aren’t concerned with the scent fading, this isn’t a factor to heavily consider. But if you want a long-lasting fragrance, be sure you opt for a perfume that’s noted to be stronger.

Eau de Parfum vs. Eau de Toilette

Eau de parfum and eau de toilette differ by the concentration of oil blended with alcohol. Eau de parfum is more concentrated than eau de toilette, and a higher concentration of oils translates to a longer-lasting fragrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pick a perfume for a teen?

<p>First, consider what type of scents they like in general. Do they gravitate towards florals or more fruity fragrances? Woodsy scents or ones that are clean and fresh? Pin-pointing one primary scent category will greatly help you narrow down the selection of perfumes to pick from. Next, consider the budget. This is a good time to opt for more affordable perfumes; you can also consider smaller sizes and/or ancillary products, think travel-size roll-ons or scented body lotions, sprays or washes. Celeb fragrances can be a good way to go, too, especially if the teen you’re shopping for has a celebrity they love who happens to have a fragrance line.</p>

How do you apply perfume?

<p>Focus on spritzing it onto your pulse points: the inside of your wrists, inner crook of your elbow, behind your ears, on the back of your knees. All of these spots emit body heat, which will help heighten the scent. But don’t rub your skin, as this can break down the fragrance components. Instead, spritz on the perfume then gently dab it in with your fingertips. Alternately, mist a few spritzes into the air, then walk through the fragrance cloud for a more diffuse, all-over application.</p>

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