Are you a fan of the Marc Jacobs ‘Perfect’ fragrance line? The collection now includes four best-selling scents, each a slightly different version of the original. I’ve gathered the four fragrances together today to review and compare them for you, so you can choose the perfect ‘Perfect’ scent to suit your mood. Which will you choose?

Perfect Eau De Parfum (2020) – Soft, Comforting, Floral.

The first Perfect fragrance is described as a celebration of self-love and being #PerfectAsIAm.

I remember the fist time I tried the original Perfect fragrance, I thought it was so pretty! I was a bit concerned about the rhubarb in the top before trying the scent, but it only adds the slightest touch of tangy sharpness that actually works really well with the other notes. There’s also daffodil in the top here which gives a lovely bright floral touch to the scent, and I love the almond milk in the heart which offers a beautifully smooth, creaminess. The fragrance is then finished off with cashmeran, which leaves you with a really wonderful, warm soft and sweet dry down.

• Top Notes: Rhubarb & Daffodil
• Heart Notes: Almond Milk
• Base Notes: Cashmeran

Perfect Intense Eau de Parfum (2021) – Rich, Golden, Bold.

I’m sure you can probably guess by the name, that Perfect Intense is a richer, bolder version of the original fragrance.

I was so glad when the brand launched Perfect Intense – a more intense version of the original sounded amazing to me! Perfect Intense takes out the sharpness of the rhubarb from the original and injects hit of night blooming jasmine into the fragrance, which adds a beautiful floral richness to the opening. The roasted almonds in the heart ties the scent to the original, give a warm creaminess, which is similar to the original fragrance, but feels richer, slightly earthy, nutty, and much creamier. The sandalwood, sesame oil and cashmeran in the base finishes off the fragrance perfectly, with a warm, sweet and woody dry down.

• Top Notes: Daffodil Absolute & Night Blooming Jasmine
• Heart Notes: Roasted Almonds, Pink Pepper, Pamplezest
• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Sesame oil, Cashmeran

Perfect Eau de Toilette (2022) – Bright, Sparkling, Floral.

An Eau De Toilette scent, by definition, is a lighter, often fresher, and less intense fragrance, compared to an eau de parfum, or a parfum fragrance.

I think the EDT version of Perfect is probably the most similar to the original out of all of them. The opening definitely feels fresher and brighter than the original, with pink peppercorn taking centre stage, blended with a hint of greenness from the Polygonum. This scent doesn’t have the creaminess of the other three launches – there is no almond note here – instead we have white daffodil in the heart, giving this fragrance a beautiful floral lift, and it’s finished with a woody, slightly warming base of cedarwood. Overall this one is quite similar to the original Perfect, while feeling lighter and more airy.

• Top Notes: Pink Peppercorn and Polygonum
• Heart Notes: White Daffodil
• Base Notes: Cedarwood

Perfect Elixir Eau de Parfum (2024) – Luxurious, Opulent, Extravagant.

And finally the latest launch, Perfect Elixir. Similar to Perfect Intense, this fragrance is rich and opulent, but it’s quite different to Perfect Intense – and I think it’s now my favourite out of the collection. This one feels so wonderfully rich and luxurious, I can’t get enough of it! Perfect Elixir opens with a purple rhubarb accord, and though it does have a touch of sharpness similar the original, it instantly feels deeper, heavier and more rounded. The Golden Amber Woods Accord blended with orange blossom in the heart is so beautiful, adding a warming layer to the fragrance that really does feel like a golden sunset, and the amber is quite prominent throughout the longevity of the scent. In the base you’ll find vanilla bean extract, along with myrrh and earthy patchouli, finishing off the fragrance with a beautifully warm and sweet dry down.

• Top Notes: Purple Rhubarb Accord, Plum Accord, Liquid Honey Nectar Accord
• Heart Notes: Golden Amber Woods Accord, Orange Blossom Absolute Accord
• Base Notes: Vanilla Bean Extract, Myrrh Resinoid, Patchouli Heart

Have you tried the Marc Jacobs Perfect line yet? Let me know your favourite!

Marc Jacobs fragrances are available now at Boots, The Perfume Shop, Lookfantastic, and Sephora.

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