12 Long-Lasting Perfumes to Outlast Summer Sweat

We spend a lot of time testing and talking about which fragrance we’re willing to splurge on. It’s a bummer when you buy a pricey bottle because you love the scent, but it dissipates by the time you step out the door. No matter how amazing a scent smells at first whiff, it means nothing if the notes can’t stick around. It gets even harder when delicate fragrances have to stand up to hot days and survive the slick of sweat that comes with them. We rounded up some of our favorite longest-lasting fragrances with the power to outlast sweat this summer so you can smell good all season.

Long-Lasting Fragrances You’ll Want to Stick Around

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Extreme Eau de Parfum ($185)

This cult classic boldly feminine fragrance dialed all the way up to extreme is not scared to stick around. The notes of vanilla, raspberry, rose absolute, freesia and patchouli pack a punch and are moving in for quite some time.

• BUY ON VIKTOR&ROLF – $185
• BUY ON ULTA – $185

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Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum ($105)

Many m have solid staying power, with many reviewers agreeing that Angel leads the pack. This sweet take on patchouli and bergamot with a twist of praline has long been a fan favorite. “The perfume is long-lasting and needs to be used only sparingly. I spray my winter jacket once a week with it and the smell lasts!” writes a reviewer.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $105
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $105

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AMOUAGE Guidance Eau de Parfum ($380)

This luxe floral meets fruity fragrance features a uniquely captivating hazelnut note alongside pear and frankincense for a dynamic scent. “I can still smell the fragrance on my clothing even after I have washed it,” writes one reviewer.

• BUY ON BERGDORF GOODMAN – $380
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $380

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Tom Ford Café Rose Eau de Parfum ($240)

Coffee and roses are two of women’s favorite things, and this fragrance is the third. The familiar but enchanting scents intertwine to create a unique sensorial experience that stays with you.

• BUY ON BERGDORF GOODMAN – $240
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $240

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum ($155)

This Lancôme fragrance is a classic for a reason. It’s energizing, feminine and floral with a hint of sweetness that isn’t cloying. “Love it or hate it, it’s a workhorse of lasting fragrance,” says one reviewer.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $155
• BUY ON ULTA – $155

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Montale Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum ($180)

There’s nothing quite like this one with its notes of coffee, saffron, bergamot, jasmine and tiramisu. It’s a standout rich gourmand for those trying to make a statement and anyone in it for the long haul. The perfect go-to for a date night you hope turns into an all-nighter.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $180
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $180

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ($335)

Baccarat Rouge 540 has claimed the hearts and noses of many with its iconic scent. While the bottle might be pricey, a little goes a long way in packing a punch and lasting through long days. Known for its long-lasting silage, its amber woody floral notes don’t dissipate.

• BUY ON BERGDORF GOODMAN – $335
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $335

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Frédéric Malle Portrait of A Lady Eau De Parfum ($295)

Here, notes of rose and spice meet in the woods to create an alluringly unique scent. It takes antique concepts and modernizes them for a timeless scent. It’s widely noted how long-lasting this fragrance is.

• BUY ON BERGDORF GOODMAN – $295
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $295

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Chanel Coco Noir Eau De Parfum ($143)

Chanel’s perfumes tend to cling, but this one might be the biggest stage five clinger of the bunch. The sultry, magnetic scent calls on patchouli, tonka beans, bourbon vanilla and white musk to make an impact, and that it does.

• BUY NOW – $176

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum ($170)

One of the most popular fragrances in recent years, this bold scent is a statement maker. It’s rich but not heavy or overwhelming and lasts all day. “I truly get compliments at least once a day from complete strangers when I wear it,” writes a reviewer.

• BUY ON ULTA – $170
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $170

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Juliette Has a Gun Miami Shake Eau de Parfum ($150)

This recent launch is for all the sweet tooths. Notes of wild strawberry, vanilla, orange and whipped cream create a decadent and fun fragrance that you’ll want to stick around, and it will.

• BUY NOW – $150

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Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale 31 Eau de Parfum ($138)

Multiple reviewers agree this is one of the longest-lasting scents from Kayali. It’s a complex take on the classic powdery rose with a romantic, feminine modern touch.

• BUY NOW – $138