The Houses
Behind every scent, a story
From Parisian ateliers to Brooklyn studios
A house isn't just a label on a bottle. It's a creative director's obsession, a nose's signature, a whole philosophy of how scent should make you feel.
127
Houses
4,169
Fragrances
Luxury
34
houses
Niche
55
houses
Designer
27
houses
Accessible
11
houses
The Houses of Legend
The houses that invented elegance. Chanel's No. 5, Dior's Miss Dior—these are the fragrances that defined generations.
Maison de LĂ©gende
Guerlain
Maison de LĂ©gende
Dior
Giorgio Armani
105 fragrances
Yves Saint Laurent
96 fragrances
Givenchy
82 fragrances
Tom Ford
80 fragrances
Chanel
78 fragrances
Xerjoff
75 fragrances
Amouage
64 fragrances
Hermès
46 fragrances
By Kilian
45 fragrances
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
43 fragrances
The Artisan Collective
For those who've graduated from the mainstream. Artisan perfumers who prioritise craft over commerce.
Artisan Atelier
Penhaligon's
Artisan Atelier
Jo Malone London
Montale
52 fragrances
Mancera
47 fragrances
Acqua di Parma
41 fragrances
Diptyque
40 fragrances
Serge Lutens
37 fragrances
Comme des Garcons
31 fragrances
Byredo
30 fragrances
Frederic Malle
25 fragrances
Etat Libre d'Orange
24 fragrances
Nishane
24 fragrances
Fashion Meets Fragrance
Fashion houses that understand scent is the final layer of getting dressed. Wearable, recognisable, undeniably chic.
Fashion Maison
Calvin Klein
Fashion Maison
Mugler
LancĂ´me
69 fragrances
Issey Miyake
58 fragrances
Paco Rabanne
56 fragrances
Carolina Herrera
53 fragrances
Jean Paul Gaultier
52 fragrances
Kenzo
51 fragrances
Marc Jacobs
48 fragrances
Hugo Boss
47 fragrances
Estée Lauder
44 fragrances
Elizabeth Arden
40 fragrances
Everyday Luxuries
Proof that great fragrance needn't cost a fortune. Discover hidden gems that punch above their price point.
Accessible Elegance
Zara
Accessible Elegance
Bath & Body Works
Victoria's Secret
96 fragrances
Alexandria Fragrances
78 fragrances
The Body Shop
26 fragrances
Juicy Couture
25 fragrances
Skylar
14 fragrances
Ariana Grande
12 fragrances
Perry Ellis
10 fragrances
Oakcha
5 fragrances
Billie Eilish
2 fragrances
Not sure where to start?
New to fragrance? Start with Designer or Accessible — they're crowd-pleasers for a reason. Ready to invest? Niche and Luxury houses offer compositions you won't smell on the train.
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