Discover the best new long-lasting perfumes for parties – whether it’s drinks or dancing – as well as the best Black Friday perfume deals including Mugler, YSL and DKNY
The party season is nearly upon us, and what better way to complement your glamorous outfit than with a spritz of the perfect perfume?
I’ve tested some of the latest fragrance launches to find the best long-lasting perfumes for parties, whether that’s sophisticated drinks and canapés or a wild night on the dance floor. They also make fantastic Christmas gifts.
Even better, most are currently discounted by up to 25% as part of the Black Friday sales, which have already started across many retailers, making now the ideal time to shop for Christmas fragrances.
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Best party perfumes to buy for Christmas 2024
DKNY 24/7 Eau De Parfum
From £38.25 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £45)
A homage to the city that never sleeps, there’s a lively, timeless fragrance pulsating with energy in this weighty hourglass-shaped bottle. Perky pepper kicks off this youthful scent, then as the fragrance unfolds, a light floral heart and lingering woody notes take over, lasting long into the night.
Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir
From £51.75 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £69)
A fun and flirty fragrance for anyone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and loves to be the life and soul of every gathering. The scent is as brilliantly quirky as the bottle, with fruity “notice me” notes of rhubarb and plum teamed with sweet vanilla and honey, and a hint of underlying spice.
Rabanne Million Gold For Her Eau De Parfum
From £53.60 for 30ml from Boots (usual price £67)
You’ll feel like a million bucks with this bold, attention-grabbing new fragrance from Rabanne. It’s a beautiful mix of traditional masculine and feminine notes: rose, crisp white flowers, a salty, mineral zing, and a creamy, warm vanilla bourbon base. It’s the ultimate confidence booster in a bottle.
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Le Parfum
From £42 for 40ml from LookFantastic (usual price £56)
Jimmy Choo’s I Want Choo perfumes all have an evening allure to them, but this latest version has upped the glam factor – think elegant cocktail party rather than tearing up the dance floor. Slightly sweet with a rich, ambery base, there’s also pear, jasmine and sandalwood in this long-lasting scent that smells far more expensive than it is.
YSL Libre Flowers & Flames Eau De Parfum
From £54 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £72)
The olfactory equivalent of YSL’s sharp black tuxedo, Libre is a classic and stylish scent. The new Flowers & Flames interpretation, inspired by sun-drenched desert blooms, will see you through the upcoming festivities to next summer’s festival nights.
Discothèque Call For A Good Time Eau De Parfum
£120 for 50ml from Selfridges
As the name suggests, Discothèque is a brand that’s all about the rhythm of the night, crafting scents inspired by legendary dance floors across the globe, starting with candles and now branching out into a new collection of seven eau de parfums. The fragrance Call For A Good Time encapsulates the spirit of Tokyo in 2000. It’s a sparkling mix of yuzu, angelica, jasmine and pink pepper that will carry you from twilight to sunrise. .
Mugler Angel Fantasm Eau De Parfum
From £56.95 for 25ml from LookFantastic (usual price £67)
The iconic Angel scent takes a walk on the wild side with this sensual, otherworldly new iteration. Devotees of the original will recognise the familiar amber and vanilla notes, but with fresh twists of pineapple, coconut and tiare flower, it’s a divine aroma perfect for winter evenings out.
