These 9 Lavender Fragrances Are Basically a Trip to Provence in a Bottle

Lavender is one of the oldest perfume ingredients out there. In fact, the earliest known use of lavender can be traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt, where it's speculated that the plant was used for perfume and as part of the mummification process. Ancient Romans went wild for lavender, believing it to be a purifying plant, and the name even comes from the Latin verb lavare, or to wash.

That's all to say lavender has a rich history in the realm of fragrance. The ingredient is also known for its calming and soothing properties. It's fantastic as the star of a scent, but it also plays well with others as a supporting note. Keep reading for our favourite lavender perfumes, and get ready to feel like you're wandering the lavender fields in Provence.

9 of the Best Lavender Perfumes

1. Le Labo Lavande 31

Le Labo

Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

£170

Key notes: lavender, bergamot, neroli, amber, musk, tonka

This is the perfect fragrance for anyone who doesn't typically wear fragrances. It's light and has a calming blend of notes that isn't overwhelming, and it has a perfectly gender-neutral finish.

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2. Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

£139£111

Key notes: jasmine, lavender, vanilla

Sweet, soft, and unapologetically romantic, this perfume is floral with an edge. It's one of those scents that smells good on everyone and is suitable for just about every occasion.

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Guerlain

Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia Eau de Toilette

£89

Key notes: nashi pear, cherry blossom, white musk

3. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

Libre Eau De Parfum

£97£82

Key notes: lavender, orange blossom, musk accord

A hint of musk transforms this lavender-forward fragrance into something bold and unique. It's breezy and different, perfect for anyone who doesn't want just another floral perfume.

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Yves Saint Laurent

Mon Paris Eau de Parfum

£95

Key notes: datura flower, patchouli, red berries

4. Chloé Atelier Des Fleurs Lavanda Eau de Parfum

Chloé

Atelier Des Fleurs Lavanda Eau de Parfum

£115

Key note: lavender

This fragrance is perfumer Quentin Bisch's attempt to conjure his childhood memory of his mother walking inside from their garden carrying a bunch of lavender. It's a special fragrance that will win over any lavender lover.

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Chloé

Eau de Parfum Spray

£95

Key notes: pink peony, freesia, lychee, magnolia flower, lily of the valley, rose, cedarwood, amber, honey

5. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne

Acqua Di Parma

Colonia Eau de Cologne

£104

Key notes: lemon, sweet orange, calabrian bergamot, lavender, Bulgarian rose, verbena, rosemary, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli

This perfume expertly weaves lavender with citrus notes. The result is a luxe, impossibly fresh, and bright scent.

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Acqua Di Parma

Peonia Nobile Perfume

£178

Key notes: black pepper, raspberry accord, peony accord, geranium, freesia accord, Turkish rose, ambery accord, patchouli, musk

6. D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga

Burning Barbershop Eau de Parfum

£155

Key notes: spearmint, lime, hemlock spruce, vanilla, tuberose, Turkish rose, lavender absolute, hay, burnt oil

D.S. & Durga has a knack for taking familiar scents and flipping them on their head in the most interesting way possible. This perfume is based on a charred bottle of shaving tonic found in the Curling Bros. barbershop fire.

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D.S. & Durga

Rose Atlantic Eau de Parfum

£229

Key notes: bergamot, petals, lemon oil, linden, rose accord, dune grass, muscone, salt water, white moss

7. Gucci The Alchemist's Garden Moonlight Serenade Acqua Profumata

Gucci

The Alchemist's Garden Moonlight Serenade Acqua Profumata

£191

Key notes: lavender, sage, tonka bean

Somehow, this fragrance from Gucci manages to turn a lavender-centric scent into something sexy and dark. Sage and tonka bean act as supporting characters that render this scent truly intoxicating.

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The Alchemist's Garden A Chant for the Nymph Eau de Parfum

£240

Key notes: frangipani, ylang-ylang, tiare, vanilla

8. Chanel Boy Chanel

Chanel

Boy Chanel

£375

Key notes: lavender, geranium, woody notes

There's nothing more alluring than a woodsy, floral scent. Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel's great love, this one is truly special and has notes of calming lavender, bright geranium, and grounding woods.

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Chanel

1957

£375

Key notes: white musk, bergamot, iris, neroli, woody notes of cedar, powdery accents, honey

9. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Petit Matin Eau de Parfum

£185

Key notes: litsea cubeba, Calabrian lemon, lavandin from Provence, orange blossom, hawthorn accord, musk, ambroxan

Maison Francis Kurkdjian scents never miss. This perfume is made with lavandin rather than true lavender. Lavandin is technically a hybrid form of lavender—a cross between true lavender and spike lavender. The result is an extremely potent-smelling plant, perfect for a sparkling perfume like this one.

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À La Rose Eau de Parfum

£205

Key notes: damascena rose from Bulgaria, centifolia rose from Grasse, Calabrian bergamot, Californian orange, violet, magnolia, blossom, cedarwood, musk

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