Long-lasting perfumes
The more perfume oil, the longer a scent stays on your skin. That’s why this list only has parfums, extraits and elixirs: the strongest concentration.
how we chose Fragrances in the parfum, extrait or elixir concentration (usually 20–30% perfume oil), by popularity. We don’t measure how long a scent lasts ourselves; that also depends on your skin and the weather.
For her
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1. Gucci Bloom Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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2. Dolce&Gabbana LIGHT BLUE POUR FEMME
- Concentration
- Parfum
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3. Elie Saab LE PARFUM
- Concentration
- Parfum
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4. Burberry Her Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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5. Hugo Boss-boss The Scent Elixir The Scent Elixir
- Concentration
- Parfum
For him
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7. Dolce&Gabbana LIGHT BLUE POUR HOMME Light Blue
- Concentration
- Parfum
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8. Bvlgari Man in black Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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9. Dolce&Gabbana Devotion Men Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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10. Yves Saint Laurent Y Men Le Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
Unisex
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11. Hugo Boss-boss THE SCENT
- Concentration
- Parfum
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13. Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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14. Versace Bright Crystal Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
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15. Rabanne Fame Parfum
- Concentration
- Parfum
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume lasts the longest?
Generally the strongest concentrations: parfum, extrait and elixir, which have more perfume oil than eau de parfum or eau de toilette. Heavy notes such as amber, woods and vanilla also last longer than citrus.
How long does perfume last on the skin?
Often eight hours or more, but it varies from person to person. Dry skin holds scent for less time; well-moisturised skin for longer.
Is an elixir the same as a parfum?
Roughly. Brands use ‘parfum’, ‘extrait de parfum’ and ‘elixir’ for their strongest version. There’s no legal threshold, so check what the brand says for each fragrance.
