Best Long-Lasting Perfumes: 10 Scents That Last All Day
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Nothing is more disappointing than a perfume that vanishes by lunchtime. Longevity depends on your skin, the weather and how much you spray, but some perfumes are known for lasting much longer than others.
We picked the perfumes in our database with the best longevity ratings from the Parfumo community and reviewers.
The quick answer
For the longest-lasting designer scent, Dior Homme Parfum or Dior Sauvage Elixir. For an Arabian powerhouse, Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition or Rasasi La Yuqawam. For a warm niche option, MFK Grand Soir.
Designer powerhouses
1. Dior Homme Parfum: iris and leather
Marketed for men | Launched 2014 | Parfum | Very long-lasting, rated 8.9/10 by Parfumo users
Listed notes: Iris, Leather, Sandalwood
Parfumo users rate it 8.9 out of 10 for longevity. Launched in 2014. Listed notes: iris, leather, sandalwood. Longevity: Very long-lasting, rated 8.9/10 by Parfumo users.
2. Dior Sauvage Elixir: spicy and intense
Marketed for men | Launched 2021 | Parfum | Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers
Top: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg · Heart: Lavender · Base: Licorice, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver
The strongest version of Sauvage. Launched in 2021. Grapefruit, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg on top; lavender in the heart; licorice, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver in the base. Longevity: Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers.
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir: sweet and loud
Marketed for men | Launched 2023 | Parfum | Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers
Top: Lavender, Mint · Heart: Vanilla, Benzoin · Base: Honey, Tonka Bean, Tobacco
A sweet, warm scent that reviewers say lasts a very long time. Launched in 2023. Lavender, mint on top; vanilla, benzoin in the heart; honey, tonka bean, tobacco in the base. Longevity: Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers.
4. Stronger With You Intensely: sweet and warm
Marketed for men | Launched 2019 | Eau de Parfum | Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers
Top: Pink Pepper, Juniper, Violet · Heart: Cinnamon, Toffee, Lavender · Base: Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean, Suede
A sweet, cosy scent that reviewers rate very long-lasting. Launched in 2019. Pink pepper, juniper, violet on top; cinnamon, toffee, lavender in the heart; vanilla, amber, tonka bean, suede in the base. Longevity: Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers.
Niche
5. MFK Grand Soir: amber all day
Unisex | Launched 2016 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting, rated 8.7/10 for longevity by Parfumo users
Listed notes: Labdanum, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Parfumo users rate it 8.7 out of 10 for longevity. Launched in 2016. Listed notes: labdanum, benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla. Longevity: Long-lasting, rated 8.7/10 for longevity by Parfumo users.
6. Parfums de Marly Layton: the long-lasting all-rounder
Marketed for men | Launched 2016 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.3/10)
Top: Apple, Bergamot, Cardamom · Heart: Lavender, Violet, Geranium · Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Praline
Parfumo users rate it 8.3 out of 10 for longevity. Launched in 2016. Apple, bergamot, cardamom on top; lavender, violet, geranium in the heart; patchouli, vanilla, guaiac wood, praline in the base. Longevity: Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.3/10).
Arabian powerhouses
7. Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition: sweet and fruity
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting (Parfumo community 8.7/10)
Top: Bergamot, Green Notes · Heart: Melon, Pineapple, Amber, Gourmand Accord · Base: Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes
Parfumo users rate it 8.7 out of 10 for longevity. Bergamot, green notes on top; melon, pineapple, amber, gourmand accord in the heart; vanilla, musk, woody notes in the base. Longevity: Long-lasting (Parfumo community 8.7/10).
8. Rasasi La Yuqawam: leather
Marketed for men | Launched 2012 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.7/10)
Top: Blue Flowers, Rose, Geranium · Heart: Frankincense, Jasmine · Base: Leather, Oud, Amber
Parfumo users rate it 8.7 out of 10 for longevity. Launched in 2012. Blue flowers, rose, geranium on top; frankincense, jasmine in the heart; leather, oud, amber in the base. Longevity: Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.7/10).
9. Lattafa Oud Mood: rose and oud
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting, rated 8.5/10 for longevity by Parfumo users
Top: Rose, Saffron, Pimento · Heart: Oud, Caramel, Floral Notes, Patchouli · Base: Woody Notes, Amber, Resins, Incense, Musk
Parfumo users rate it 8.5 out of 10 for longevity. Rose, saffron, pimento on top; oud, caramel, floral notes, patchouli in the heart; woody notes, amber, resins, incense in the base. Longevity: Long-lasting, rated 8.5/10 for longevity by Parfumo users.
10. French Avenue Liquid Brun: warm and sweet
Marketed for men | Launched 2024 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.5/10 longevity, 8.3/10 sillage)
Top: Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon · Heart: Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi · Base: Praline, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Musk
Parfumo users rate it 8.5 out of 10 for longevity. Launched in 2024. Orange blossom, cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon on top; bourbon vanilla, elemi in the heart; praline, ambroxan, guaiac wood, musk in the base. Longevity: Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.5/10 longevity, 8.3/10 sillage).la sale price).
How to make any perfume last longer
Spray on moisturised skin, because perfume holds better on hydrated skin. Spray pulse points and the back of the neck, and a little on clothes or a scarf. Do not rub your wrists together. Store bottles away from heat and sunlight.
FAQ
Which perfume lasts the longest?
In our database, Dior Homme Parfum has the highest Parfumo longevity score at 8.9 out of 10. Sauvage Elixir and Le Male Elixir are described by reviewers as lasting 10+ hours.
Do Arabian perfumes last longer?
Many do. Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold, Rasasi La Yuqawam and Lattafa Oud Mood all score 8.5 or higher for longevity on Parfumo.
Why does my perfume not last?
Dry skin, hot weather and spraying too little all shorten longevity. Your own skin chemistry also matters.
