Every Celebrity Fragrance, Ranked (2024)

You can always count on Naomi Campbell to produce something of elegance. Not only is the bottle so sleek and unique, but the supermodel granted us a glimpse into her glamorous, private world when she launched her fragrance in 2015. With a fresh and floral vibe, Private holds notes of mandarin, roses, orange blossom, tonka bean, vanilla and musks. It’s the perfect scent if you’re looking for something desirable, fruity-forward and feminine.

Ever seen a black fluid perfume? Well, Lady Gaga has presented us one of the first in 2012 for all her Little Monsters [fans]! Inside the cutting-edge bottle holds black liquid that turns invisible when airborne, for both men and women to enjoy. The scent’s components consist of: crushed heart of tiger orchidea with a black veil of incense, pulverized apricot and the combinative essences of saffron and honey drops.

Next up is Jennifer Aniston’s debut fragrance, Jennifer Aniston (previously Lolavie). Presented in 2010, the Friends’ star wanted to create a scent that was a reflection of herself, other women would want to wear, and focused on finding the right notes for the perfect balance. In addition to the sophisticated bottle, one can enjoy top notes of citrus and rose; middle notes of lily, jasmine and violet; base notes of musk, sandalwood and amber. You’ll love this beachy, breezy scent during the warmer weather, just like California girl Jen!

Killer Queen by Katy Perry was definitely a Dark Horse for us. It’s the perfect fall scent that aims to “bring out the power inside you”. The pop star launched the fragrance alongside her album release of “Prism” in 2013, and women have sworn by it ever since. The red jewel-shaped bottle contains key notes of forest fruits, dark plum and bergamot accords. Not only does the bottle give your vanity a little edge, but the musky yet sophisticated scent will have you feeling so powerful.

Alike her character Carrie Bradshaw in SATC, Sarah Jessica Parker wanted to create a signature scent that would be “very sexy and yet undeniably classy” for all generations to wear. SJP broke into the fragrance industry with Lovely in 2005 - the prime time to do so. With a combination of soft citruses, rosewood, cedar, apple martini, orchid, amber and white musk, we can’t get enough of this charming scent.

Who doesn’t love a unisex perfume? Coming in at #11 is Pharrell Williams’ ironically-named fragrance Girl. The rapper and fashion mogul released the scent in collaboration with Commes des Garçons Parfum in 2014. Not only is the bottle collectable art itself, but was designed by Pharrell’s friend and legendary artist KAWS. “We had the best nose in Paris, I was working with the best brand—Comme des Garçons is your favorite designer’s favorite brand—so there was not much of a struggle, because I was working with the masters of the artistic universe,” Williams tells WWD in a 2014 interview. Designed by the best of the best, this is one of the most versatile woodsy scents we’ve come across. Fragrance notes feature neroli, lavender, white pepper, cedarwood and sandalwood. Although Girl is Pharrell’s only fragrance at the moment, we wouldn’t be mad if he decided to produce another!

Being spritzed (internationally) since 1991, White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor is one of the first and top-selling celebrity fragrances. Although the British-American actress passed in 2011, her perfume empire lives on to be one of the most successful franchises today. Taylor paved the way for the fragrance industry; motivating other celebrities, like Paris Hilton, to launch their own lines. White Diamonds is a mature, floral scent enclosed in a diamond-encrusted bottle. Top notes include aldehydes, bergamot, neroli, orange and lily. The product was even inducted into the Fragrance Foundation’s Hall of Fame in 2009, so trust us on this one.

With conquering her own clothing and shoe brand, it’s no surprise that businesswoman Jessica Simpson has one of the best-selling perfumes in the game. When Fancy launched in 2008, the sweet vanilla fragrance had soon become a staple for many young women (seriously, the scent brings back so many memories!). After millions of bottles sold and a decade or so later, Fancy has truly stood the test of time when compared to Simpson’s other scents. Inside the girly, rose gold-accented bottle holds notes of apricot, pear, red berries, caramel, gardenia, amber, and sandalwood.

Let’s Get Loud for #8 on our list! We know Elizabeth Taylor was one of the first figures with her own scent, but Jennifer Lopez jump started the celebrity fragrance era like no other. She was the first “big” celebrity fragrance or blueprint, if you will. After the singer launched Glow in 2002, a wave of inspired celebrities began creating their own signature scents. So, it’s a no-brainer that JLo’s refreshing fruity scent – packaged in a blinged-out bottle – has broken major industry sales records. Nearly 20 years since its launch, Glow is still a major contributor to JLo’s trailblazing success.

Always spotted in nail polish and loafers, Tyler the Creator has always had a swanky yet luxurious sense of style. In 2021, the rapper expanded his GOLF le FLEUR brand to include more gender-neutral products. That’s when FRENCH WALTZ was born. The uni-sex fragrance emulates, per the bottle description, “dozing off in the garden, using the sun as a towel to dry off the leftover beads of lake water”. It also gives a “sweet yet floral” aroma with notes of nashi pear, rose, musk and sandalwood. Behold, we’ve found the ideal fragrance that caters to everyone.

We could go on all day when it comes to Britney Spears’ iconic line of fragrances, but we did our best to dwindle our favorites down to a classic. Everyone’s favorite childhood pop star entered the fragrance market in 2004, with Curious as her debut. On top of it being the height of her career, the perfume was a #1 seller in department stores and even honored by the Fragrance Foundation as Best Women’s Fragrance in 2005. Fresh lotus, magnolia, pear, and vanilla come together to create a fruity and floral aroma, all inside a dainty teal bottle with dangling, pink heart charms. Curious remains to stay fabulous, and so does Britney!

Ah, another scent that’ll take you down memory lane - Can Can by Paris Hilton. Like Britney, the heiress and entrepreneur is also known for her money-making fragrance empire. According to Paper Magazine, Hilton surpassed $2.5 billion in sales across her scent lines (that’s hot!). Presented in a delicate bottle with a pink top, the sensual, fruity scent of Can Can will have you feeling like you’ve reached icon status. Top notes are nectarine, black currant, and clementine; middle notes are orchid and orange blossom; base notes are amber, musk, and woody. The most important note to take - 2000's it-girls make killer perfumes.

Recently launched in 2021, Eilish by Billie Eilish will have you feeling Happier Than Ever. The metallic, sculpture-like bottle is inspired by the star’s favorite parts of the body: the neck, collarbones, and back. Inside, a mixture of red berries, mandarin, vanilla, spicy notes, tonka bean, and amber fuse together for a romantic (but also comforting) appeal. Oh, and did we mention it’s cruelty-free? “It’s just very cozy to me and sensual,” Eilish tells ELLE.com. “It makes me want to be curled up at Christmas.” Same, Billie. Same. With this being the pop star’s first (and often sold-out) fragrance, we’re excited to see what else she has in store for the beauty business.

A douse of Heat by Beyoncé will have you feeling like Sasha Fierce herself. According to Stylecaster, Beyoncé’s Heat fragrance, which launched in 2010, went on to sell $3 million worth of product during its first month of release. Knowles’ collection was also named the Best-selling Celebrity Fragrance Brand Worldwide in 2013. With the singer building one of the largest fandoms throughout her career, the boundless support makes perfect sense to us. Captured in an alluring antique-like red bottle, notes of peach, orchid, magnolia, musk, honeysuckle, and almond unite for an overall amber vanilla scent. Queen B carefully curated the product from start to finish; the bottle is made up of her favorite colors (red and gold) and the name was inspired by her tour and performances.

Being known as one of the best-smelling celebrities (no joke, look-up one of the dozens of articles online), there’s nothing but trust for RiRi when it comes to fragrances. And now you can finally smell like her too! The singer released her first luxury fragrance, Fenty Eau de Parfum, in 2021. Both men and women can enjoy the captivating aroma of magnolia, musk, tangerine and bulgarian rose, encased in an amber-colored glass bottle. Plus, you know it’s worth the hype when it sells out in hours of each restock. Everything about the fragrance feels personal: the warm and spicy smell, the bottle designed to fit perfectly in Rih’s hand, and the ultimate goal of empowering consumers. “I wanted Fenty Eau de Parfum to exude everything that I feel, everything that I am, and everything that I want to evolve to be,” Rihanna tells ELLE.com. “That feeling, that raw, badass, just confident, no apologies necessary. I am who I am. I love it. I’m living in this space, and this is what I feel like. That scent is the Fenty scent.”

Coming out on top is a cult-favorite fragrance that’s beauty editor-approved, scouring Tik Tok, and most importantly, on the affordable side. Give it up for Ariana Grande’s Cloud Eau de Parfum! You know, the one that beat out Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian by receiving the Women’s Popular Fragrance of the Year Award in 2019? Encased in a charming blue bottle, that sits in a cloud-shaped cover, Ari’s sweet fragrance features strong notes of lavender blossom, juicy pear and bergamot. You’re certainly going to believe that God is a Woman when you get a whiff of this. According to the product description, Cloud is an "uplifting scent that imbues a thoughtful, artistic expression of positivity and happiness from Ariana to her fans." Book your one-way ticket to heaven with this dreamy scent!