The 10 best-selling perfumes in the world

Knowing which is the best-selling perfume in history is no easy task, since the origins of the world of perfumery date back to the times of the Egyptians and Ancient Greece . So imagine how many, no thousands, millions of fragrances have been created since the dawn of humanity.

Although it is true that many centuries had to pass before it was considered a product for commercial purposes. It was in the 16th century when the Italian perfumer Juan María Farina created what is considered the first commercial perfume in the world, Eau de Cologne .

But, of course, this is not the best-selling, since the perfume industry took on real relevance from the last century, when fragrances became considered authentic objects of desire .

Every year, around 200 new fragrances are launched on the market , so the perfumes we present below are very worthy of praise. Not only have they survived the passage of time, but they are also considered the most successful: they are the best-selling perfumes in the world .

The best perfumes in history (according to sales)

On many occasions, the sales success of a product does not guarantee that it is the best, but in this case, we can affirm that the following, apart from the best sellers, are also some of the best perfumes in history .

DIVAIN-106

We couldn't start this top list of women's perfumes without mentioning the legendary DIVAIN-106 , one of the most famous women's perfumes par excellence . There's little we can tell you that you don't already know about this classic and feminine aroma, which owes much of its success to actress Marilyn Monroe.

Since it was launched in 1921, it has sold millions of bottles and is rumored to be sold every 30 seconds , making it the best-selling perfume in history.

POISON BY CHRISTIAN DIOR (DIVAIN-577)

So mysterious and magnetic that it was impossible for it not to be a success. This fragrance, launched in 1985, has become one of the best-selling French perfumes , thanks to its attractive and intoxicating aroma . Several versions of it have been made, which have also been highly successful in sales, such as Dior's Poison Girl (DIVAIN-184) or Pure Poison (DIVAIN-143).

ANGEL BY THIERRY MUGLER (DIVAIN-065)

Oriental, sweet, sensual... how could this delicious eau de parfum launched in the early 90s not break all records ? In fact, thanks to it, the French house is ranked number 3 among the most popular perfume brands. collectors of history .

And its masculine namesake, A*Men by Thierry Mugler (DIVAIN-036) is also always at the top of men's perfumes.

CK ONE BY CALVIN KLEIN (DIVAIN-030)

This fragrance launched in 1994 was a revolution . Its citrus and refreshing notes were (and are) a breath of fresh air for the industry.

But it is not for its notes that CK One stands out , but because it is considered the first unisex perfume of modern perfumery . That's something.

OPIUM BY YVES SAINT LAURENT (DIVAIN-115)

This scent invites you to immerse yourself in a dream world, so it was clear that it was going to be a success.

It reached record numbers, thanks to being groundbreaking for the time in which it was released (late 70s). It managed to gross no less than 3 million dollars in the first 10 months after its release.

In its masculine version ( Opium Pour Homme EDT, DIVAIN-045 ) it is also considered one of the best-selling men's perfumes.

SHALIMAR PARFUM BY GUERLAIN (DIVAIN-163)

Another of the best-selling perfumes for women is Shalimar . Jacques Guerlain himself created this fragrance in 1925 , inspired by the gardens of one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal .

This fragrance has been a precursor to the aromatic representation of the luxury and exoticism of the Arab world in perfumery, something that is done in many creations (especially niche perfumes) today.

J'ADORE BY DIOR (DIVAIN-063)

The French house Dior has made it onto our list once again, not in vain, it has been declared as one of the best-selling women's perfume brands in history. This time with the golden jewel J'Adore , one of the best-selling floral fruity perfumes in the world since it was launched back in 1999 .

Its elegant and sophisticated aroma has made it a favourite of women all over the world, especially when they want to enhance their femininity and sensuality to the maximum.

WOOD SAGE & SEA SALT (DIVAIN-297)

This is undoubtedly the best-selling perfume . The British brand specializing in niche perfumery has broken records with this refreshing fragrance, a favorite of the Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle .

LOVE LOVE OF CACHAREL (DIVAIN-056)

Who hasn't heard of it? It's one of the most popular, sweeping sales year after year since it was launched in 2003. It won the hearts of millions of girls and is also one of the best-selling floral fruity perfumes in history .

Its version for men, Amor pour Homme de Cacharel (DIVAIN-254) , is a little less known, but also delicious and ideal for everyday wear .

LIGHT BLUE (DIVAIN-053)

We couldn't miss a fragrance from the iconic duo on our list . With their Light Blue, for both men and women ( Light Blue Pour Homme , DIVAIN-038 ), they have triumphed and have managed to sneak into the list of the most famous perfumes in the world, despite the fact that their first version was launched at the beginning of this century.

Refreshing, sexy, and ideal for summer . It can't be missing from your collection!

We hope that this review of the best-selling perfumes for women and men has inspired you and helps you choose your next gifts (or gifts to yourself).