The 10 Best Scents of 2021

Creamy-soft and waxy-smooth, Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia gives a literal interpretation of the summer bloom it's named for.

Redolent of jasmine and rose, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée is the perfume equivalent of a moonlight tryst in the Tuileries.

Boy Smells Cologne de Parfum in Tantrum is the coolest meltdown we've ever encountered. The initial explosion of mint and green peppercorn settles into a dry, leafy base.

Patchouli is perfume's chameleon; it assumes different aspects of the notes that surround it. The peach in Bulgari Allegra Fantasia Veneta coaxes patchouli into a brighter version of itself, creating an impression of colorful warmth.

Inspired by the smooth essence of cognac, Angels' Share by Kilian Paris is a masterful blend of oak wood and tonka bean. And the refillable flacon, designed to resemble a crystal glass, exudes the bonhomie of a Paris speakeasy.

Poured into a beige glass votive, the soothing notes of matcha and clary sage in LAFCO Retreat Signature Candle allow us to escape our everyday cares — without traveling beyond our end tables.

Although Hyascent Urban Tomboy is shaped like a chic hourglass, the reed-free diffuser releases an earthy infusion of bergamot and suede that endures for six long months.

Not to sound all New Agey, but the five rollerball scents in Saje Mindful Pocket Farmacy have become one with us. The portable case goes where we go, providing instant calm when applied to our pressure points (wrists, temples, jawline, neck).