The Best Perfumes Of 2026, According To Our Fragrance-Obsessed Editors

In a beauty editor’s world, being forced to declare a favorite beauty category is like choosing a favorite child — you simply can’t expect us to pick. But we make no apologies for admitting that fragrance holds a very special place in our lives (and our routines). A compliment on your perfume can be incredibly affirming, but there’s something even more poignant about fragrance’s ability to transform how you feel when you wear it purely for yourself. For us, fragrance is a constant: at the office, at the gym (controversially), and, yes, even at home when no one else can smell you. With that in mind, we take our fragrance very seriously here at Refinery29. Over the past few years, we’ve made it our mission to sniff out, test, wear, and discuss the latest launches alongside the classics — so we can recommend the ones that are truly worth your time, money, and shelf space. That’s why we wanted to give the very best of them their moment in the spot