The 28 best women's cologne brands
Jo Malone, Demeter and Revlon lead our ranking of 28 women's cologne brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Women's Cologne brands, ranked
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Jo Malone
Light, citrus-led colognes with a London studio feel, where Blackberry & Bay and English Pear & Freesia are among the popular scents.
Top products: Blackberry & Bay· English Pear & Freesia· Honeysuckle & Davana
Website: jomalone.com |Brands like Jo Malone
Popularity 10.0/10
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2
Demeter
Scent-themed colognes built around everyday smells and nature rather than classic floral blends, with a loyal following for its unusual notes.
Website: demeterfragrance.com |Brands like Demeter
Popularity 7.7/10
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Revlon
Drugstore-priced fragrance and beauty brand, with mainstream colognes sold widely in pharmacies and department stores.
Website: revlon.com |Brands like Revlon
Popularity 5.8/10
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4
Prince Matchabelli
Vintage-style perfume house with long-running classics like Cachet and Wind Song, sold as sprays and mists.
Top products: Cachet· Wind Song
Website: princematchabelli.blogspot.com |Brands like Prince Matchabelli
Popularity 3.2/10
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5
Victoria's Secret
Sweet, flirty fragrances that echo its lingerie image, with Bombshell as the best-known scent for everyday wear.
Top products: Bombshell
Website: victoriassecret.com |Brands like Victoria's Secret
Popularity 3.1/10
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6
Halston
American fashion-derived label whose fragrances lean toward clean, modern scents sold through mainstream department stores.
Website: halston.com |Brands like Halston
Popularity 2.8/10
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7
Police
Italian eyewear brand whose fragrances are sporty and masculine-leaning, with mainstream unisex options at accessible prices.
Website: policelifestyle.com |Brands like Police
Popularity 2.6/10
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8
Tommy Hilfiger
Preppy American sportswear label with light, fresh colognes that suit casual daywear and are easy to find in stores.
Website: usa.tommy.com |Brands like Tommy Hilfiger
Popularity 2.0/10
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9
Bath & Body Works
Body mists and colognes in strong fruity and sugary scents, popular for layering and inexpensive everyday wear.
Website: bathandbodyworks.com |Brands like Bath & Body Works
Popularity 2.0/10
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10
Guerlain
Parisian house behind Shalimar, a powdery vanilla oriental that has stayed its signature scent for nearly a century.
Top products: Shalimar
Website: guerlain.com |Brands like Guerlain
Popularity 1.9/10
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11
Mary Kay
Direct-sales beauty brand whose fragrances are sold through consultants, generally soft and approachable in style.
Website: marykay.com |Brands like Mary Kay
Popularity 1.9/10
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12
4711
Historic German eau de cologne, the original citrus-fresh style that has been made for centuries and sold in a classic bottle.
Website: 4711.com |Brands like 4711
Popularity 1.8/10
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13
Fabergé
Jewellery house whose fragrance line includes older masculine scents, now mostly found as vintage cologne.
Website: faberge.com |Brands like Fabergé
Popularity 1.8/10
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14
Philosophy
Skincare-led brand whose fragrances are gentle and simple, aimed at light everyday scent wearing.
Popularity 1.7/10
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15
Lattafa
Dubai-based brand making strong, long-lasting Arabic-style perfumes and colognes at affordable prices.
Website: lattafa.com |Brands like Lattafa
Popularity 1.6/10
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16
Elizabeth Arden
Eight Hour Cream and Red Door fragrance lead the line from Elizabeth Arden, an American cosmetics company founded in 1910. Its facial skin care, face makeup and eau de parfum sit at the premium end of the market. Its makeup...
Website: elizabetharden.com |Brands like Elizabeth Arden
Popularity 1.5/10
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17
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein started his own company in 1968 when the fashion industry in New York was down in the dumps. At first, Klein manufactured simple clothing for suits and coats and slowly increased his line to include sportswear with interchangeable...
Top products: CK One· Eternity
Website: calvinklein.us |Brands like Calvin Klein
Popularity 1.5/10
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18
Bill Blass
Bill Blass builds tailored suits, sportswear, dresses, and black-tie clothing. The brand also makes jeans and menswear alongside its tailored and evening pieces. Pieces are cut to fit closely, and the designs draw on classic American tailoring while keeping pace...
Website: billblass.com |Brands like Bill Blass
Popularity 1.4/10
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19
Shiseido
Shiseido builds its skin care and makeup around Japanese beauty traditions and Western formulations. The company traces its roots to a Ginza pharmacy founded by Arinobu Fukuhara. Its face makeup, facial skin care, and travel-size sets are sold worldwide.
Website: shiseido.co.uk |Brands like Shiseido
Popularity 1.4/10
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20
Liz Claiborne
With a vision for women who lead active lives, Liz Claiborne is a widely known and award-winning designer of women's clothing. We believe every woman deserves to have her signature style - one that is chic and sophisticated but also...
Website: jcpenney.com |Brands like Liz Claiborne
Popularity 1.4/10
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21
Stetson
Started in 1865, Stetson is all about authenticity, resourcefulness, and the diverse American spirit. They create products that last and have deep roots in the American tradition. Excellent fabrics and genuine leather combined with professional craftsmanship remain at the core...
Website: stetson.com |Brands like Stetson
Popularity 1.3/10
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22
The Body Shop
Vegan formulas shape the skin care lineup at The Body Shop, which covers face ointments, body scrubs and shea butter products. Body mists and eau de parfum sit alongside them, with a musk scent among the fragrances. The company says...
Website: thebodyshop.com |Brands like The Body Shop
Popularity 1.3/10
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23
Santa Maria Novella
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella Official Online Shop. Fast shipping throughout ITALY. Buy now.
Website: eu.smnovella.com |Brands like Santa Maria Novella
Popularity 1.3/10
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24
JAFRA
JAFRA was established back in the year 1956. The company is focused on beauty products that celebrate the imperfections of all types of skin. The founder, Jan Day, started this beauty line to help all women feel beautiful in their...
Website: jafra.com |Brands like JAFRA
Popularity 1.3/10
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25
Ralph Lauren
Based in New York, Ralph Lauren sells men's and women's clothing built around classic American style. Its men's polo shirts, long sleeve shirts and women's collections carry the brand's pony logo. The men's and women's lines share a classic look,...
Website: ralphlauren.com |Brands like Ralph Lauren
Popularity 1.2/10
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26
Jean Desprez
Jean Desprez was born and brought up in the age of perfumes, which ignited his passion for creating them himself. He sought prominent names in the perfume industry to mentor him, and by 1928, he had successfully opened his perfume...
Popularity 1.2/10
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27
Yardley
Yardley English Lavender soap bars are the name's most recognised product, and the label also makes bath soaps, coconut oil, and perfumes. Its fragrances and bath products suit shoppers who want classic English scents for everyday grooming. Each product carries...
Popularity 1.2/10
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28
GUESS
The Marciano brothers wished to pursue the American dream and left their hometown in southern France. In 1981, Guess was established, where they redefined denim. Their jeans started selling like hot cakes in a matter of time. As an icon...
Website: guess.com |Brands like GUESS
Popularity 1.2/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Jo Malone | jomalone.com | /JoMaloneLondon | jomalonelondon | @JoMaloneLondon | JoMaloneLondon2012 |
| Demeter | demeterfragrance.com | /DemeterFragranceLibrary | demeterceo | @DemeterCEO | – |
| Revlon | revlon.com | /revlon | revlon | @revlon | revlon |
| Prince Matchabelli | princematchabelli.blogspot.com | – | – | – | – |
| Victoria's Secret | victoriassecret.com | – | – | – | – |
| Halston | halston.com | /HALSTONHERITAGE | halston | – | – |
| Police | policelifestyle.com | /PoliceLifestyle | policelifestyle | @POLICELIFESTYLE | – |
| Tommy Hilfiger | usa.tommy.com | /tommyhilfiger | tommyhilfiger | @tommyhilfiger | – |
| Bath & Body Works | bathandbodyworks.com | – | – | – | – |
| Guerlain | guerlain.com | /Guerlain | guerlain | @Guerlain | Guerlain |
