Once upon a time, powdery perfumes were classified as fragrances that smelled like powder cosmetic compacts and generally were comprised of violet, orris, rose, and musk notes. They might be the types of scents that remind you of your grandmother's lipstick or her signature floral scent (no offense, Nana). The powder fragrance family is a classic, but they also now have a whole new vibe that are much more wearable and fit for any age.

Today's powdery perfumes are complex, thanks to the addition of notes like vanilla, amber, and sandalwood, says perfumer Bérénice Watteau. "Many powdery perfumes have a velvety and enveloping feel on the skin, making them a great fit for anybody who is looking for a warm, creamy fragrance,” Watteau explains. If this type of scent sounds appealing, then you're in the right place, because Cosmo rounded up the best powdery perfumes below. We've personally sniffed, spritzed, and worn each one, and can confidently say there's a powdery perfume on the list for every type of fragrance vibe.

Vyrao, Ludatrix

One Cosmo editor says: "I'm really into the idea of pheromone perfumes. The concept of smelling like sex is so iconic to me (I'm the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, after all). And Ludatrix found a way to smell seductive and flirty but in a totally unique way. It smells like a vintage red lipstick stuffed inside a clutch. There's rose, musk, and sichuan pepper to add even more romance. And there's even a plasticy hint of latex... because ofc there is!"—BG"

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