Don't just be average when you wear perfume! Because a sophisticated fragrance can anytime make your presence vivid among others. Yes, you heard  me right, you require a fragrance that can even tantalize the senses of the people around you! And that's why I have come up with the best philosophy perfumes that can be your ultimate solution all year long! Founded in 1996 by Cristina Carlino in New York, the perfume range has already taken over the beauty industry for its great amalgamation of notes, longevity, and sillage.

While I understand not everyone is a fan of strong perfumes, in that case, I have options for you from the range! If you are a chooser, light and floral perfumes like Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Eau de toilette are an ideal option for summer and springtime wear. Similarly, musk and woodsy notes like Philosophy Amazing Grace Ballet Rose EDP are ideal winter fragrances! Now, without further ado, let's go through the recommendations.

• 1
  Best Gender-neutral Fragrance

  Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette

  Buy on Amazon

Embrace your feminine side with this amazing grace by philosophy. This perfume has a sweet, flowery scent to keep your partner hooked all day long when you go on a date! The fragrance opens up with clean, refreshing, and crisp citrus notes that are perfect for summer and keep you feeling fresh for a long time. Following that, the floral middle notes and the calming, musky dry-fown adds layers to this fragrance, leaving one wanting more!

Top Notes: Mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit

Middle Notes: Rose, jasmine, freesia

Base Notes: Musk

2

Best Refreshing Scent

Philosophy Pure Grace Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

Launched in 2003, the Philosophy Grace Eau de Toilette has won so many hearts worldwide for its simple yet refreshing fragrance! One user reviewed the perfume as, "Inspired by the original and beloved scent, pure grace eau de parfum takes soap and water simplicity to a new sophisticated level with a mix of water lily, and musk for a crisp and refreshing feeling that lasts even longer.” While the crisp and warm scent is good for summer, the sharp fragrance is easy-going, and casual, and can be worn daily all year!

Top Notes: Neroli, lavender, bergamot, and lemon

Heart Notes: Orange blossom, rose, lily of the valley, and jasmine

Base Notes: Musk

3

Best Feminine Aroma

Philosophy Amazing Grace Ballet Rose Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

Are you tired of searching for the perfect floral woody musk for your lady? Well, the Amazing Grace Ballet Rose EDT could be the one! It was launched in 2017 and has been gracing my beauty shelf since then! The sweet floral scent is perfect to wear daily and can be preferred by various age groups.

Trust me when I say the Philosophy Eau de Toilette will leave a pleasant rosy aroma trail when your lady moves around you! Furthermore, you will be glad to know that this is a perfect dupe of the OG Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One. In my opinion, it is a great perfume that is ideal for a Valentine’s Day gift.

Top notes: Litchi

Middle notes: Rose and peony

Base notes: White musk and woodsy notes

4

Best Long-lasting Perfume

Philosophy Pure Grace Eau de Parfum

Buy on Amazon

The Pure Grace EDP Philosophy fragrance has been another favorite of my own ever since it was launched in 2020. It has a refreshing floral green aroma which is ideal to wear during the day, especially during springtime when you feel that your mood requires major upliftment much like the nature around you. The refreshing citrusy notes are combined with the notes of bergamot, lavender, rose, and Jasmine to deliver an invigorating scent that makes heads turn!

Top notes: Bergamot, lemon, neroli, and lavender

Middle notes: Rose, jasmine, orange blossom, and lily of the valley

Base notes: Musk

5

Best Value-for-money Fragrance

Philosophy Loveswept Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

If you are done using dull or really overpowering fragrances, this could be the one for you! The Philosophy Loveswept EDT boasts of having a lively, romantic, and gentle fragrance that is specially curated for women to be worn on their date nights! Launched in 2013, the citrusy notes of this perfume are well blended with fruity and floral notes — a concoction that helps awaken your senses every day when you use them. Furthermore, the packaging needs special mention as it comes in a super attractive glass falcon.

Top notes: Citruses and bergamot

Middle notes: Passionfruit, jasmine, and lotus

Base notes: Musk and amber

6

Best Fragrance with Sweet Notes

Philosophy Fresh Cream Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

Belonging to the gourmand fragrance family, the sweet fragrance of this eau de toilette will leave you mesmerized! Let me tell you that it will make the people around you irresistible from complimenting you as you wear the perfume! Its powdery notes blend deliciously with unique lactonic accords of whipped cream and milk, which calms your senses. Further, the fragrance gets more definition with the amalgamation of floral and sweet notes. The perfume has an intimate sillage with a moderate longevity power that will dry down to a beautiful vanilla scent.

Top notes: Whipped cream

Middle notes: Soft buttercream

Base notes: Tonka bean

7

Best for Young Ladies

Philosophy Amazing Grace Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

This floral fruity fragrance, named Magnolia, is one of the most popular Philosophy scents that you can use daily to woo the people around you! The female fragrance is a good value for money, thanks to its intimate sillage with moderate longevity which is perfect to wear on special occasions as well! One user reviewed, “It seems like some people think it’s genetic but I haven’t found anything quite like it. It opens with a sweet citrus and dries down with florals and musk. I usually don’t like musk but it works so well in this one.”

Top notes: Bergamot and nectarine

Middle notes: Magnolia and violet

Base notes: Musk, driftwood, and amber

8

Best to Use During Daytime

Philosophy Amazing Grace Bergamot Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

The floral perfume with a hint of citrus is specially curated for women to smell their best all day long! While the intimate sillage creates a lasting impression by staying for the longest possible time, this eau de toilette brightens up your mood as soon as you spritz it on yourself. The light feminine perfume will make you feel always refreshed which makes it an ideal choice to wear during summer and springtime. Its packaging needs special mention for being super sophisticated and aesthetic!

Top- Bergamot

Middle- Orange blossom and lily of the valley

Base- Musk

9

Best Summertime Wear

Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

The refreshing aroma of the green notes is amalgamated with floral notes, they are further given another edge by being combined with musk and cedar for an ethereal experience. Launched in 2017, the nude rose by philosophy has been on the wishlist of many! The light yet tantalizing aroma makes it a perfect choice to wear in summer and springtime, and don’t be surprised when your peers shower you with flattering compliments! This floral fragrance is one good giftable item to give to your female friends and family members as well!

Top notes: Green notes, dew drops

Middle notes: Neroli, orange blossom, rose petals

Base notes: Musk and cedar

10

Best Fruity Perfume

Philosophy Amazing Grace Ballet Rose EDP

Buy on Amazon

Formulated with an extremely fine quality of oil, this eau de parfum consists of a high concentration, which makes your fragrance journey even better! With a good sillage and longevity, it claims to last through all day to help you smell refreshing with its fruity notes combined with woodsy notes. Furthermore, the complex layers of musk and rose will promise you an amazing experience without harming your delicate skin! Just apply liberally on pulse points, and you are good to go!

Top note: Litchi

Middle notes: Rose and peony

Base notes: White musk and woodsy notes

11

Philosophy Amazing Grace Lavender Eau de Toilette

Buy on Amazon

Launched in 2022, this aromatic lavender EDT is specially curated for women that they can wear on special occasions like date nights or parties! The limited edition fragrance has a soft floral note amalgamated with refreshing citrus notes which will cause a feel-good factor when you wear it! It has a feminine and modern touch that will not seem too overpowering as you wear it. Furthermore, cutesy packaging of the feminine scent needs special mention for being super amazing and attractive!

Top notes: Lavender, black currant, grapefruit, bergamot 

Middle notes: Lily of the valley, rhubarb, raspberry, and cardamom

Base notes: Musk, pink pepper, and jasmine

12

Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Eau de Parfum

Buy on Amazon

Earlier I introduced you to Grace nude EDT, this time I have come up with the same version of EDP, which is stronger and lasts longer than the former one, and the credit goes to its higher concentration of oil! The floral notes are beautifully combined with the cedar and musk notes to keep you feeling invigorated and confident all day long! The dew drops notes further ensure that you remain refreshed for an even better experience.

Top notes: Green notes, dew drops

Middle notes: Neroli, rose petals, orange blossom

Base notes: Cedar and musk

13

Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum Intense

Buy on Amazon

If you are a lover of sweet fruity notes that are amalgamated with powdery and musky notes, this could be your option! The perfume is perfect to wear during summer and spring and smells heavenly as you wear breezy clothes. Furthermore, I love how the brand boasts of the new twist it brings to its perfume collection as it combines the notes of rose with that of strawberry! Lastly, the longevity deserves a mention, and so does the projection!

Top notes: Wild strawberry, raspberry
Middle notes: Rose

Base notes: Musk

Now that you have checked out the best products, take a look at how you can pick ‘the one’ for you—

Here's how you can choose the best Philosophy perfume—

Longevity: Who doesn't want her perfume to last all day? But do you know it has something to do with the concentrated oil in it? Well, if you are choosing an EDP, it has a higher concentration of oil in it, and will likely last all day long! On the other hand, an EDT will last less compared to an EDP because it has a lower concentration of oil.

Projection And Sillage: The projection of a fragrance is nothing but a trail that your perfume leaves while evaporating! Heavier scents are likely to have more sillage, while lighter scents will have lower sillage! One good trick to check the sillage of your perfume is to spray it into a room with a closed door, and check back in 10 minutes! If you can still smell it, it probably has quite a strong sillage.

Fragrance Preference: If you are more into fruity perfumes, pick something like the Philosophy Amazing Grace Ballet Rose EDP, if you like refreshing light aromas, the Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Eau de Toilette is the one! The Philosophy Fresh Cream Eau de Toilette is also an excellent option for those who like to smell like just-got-out-of-bakery!

Occasion: You have to choose your occasion before picking your perfume! You heard that right! Well, you can't wear a heavy strong perfume for office wear, similarly, a light cologne or toilette is less likely to last during an elaborate all-day event!

Now, take a look at how you can make the most out of your perfumes—

Below are the steps to remember—

Step 1: First thing first, take a good shower with your favorite shampoo and body wash to ensure you are already clean and dry before starting.

Step 2: At this point, you can either apply an unscented body lotion, or a scented body lotion of the same fragrant family to ensure that the longevity of the perfume increases.

Step 3: Spray your perfume on your pulse points, such as behind your ears, elbows, knees, belly buttons, etc.

Step 4: Ensure that you spritz the perfume and don't mist it, i.e., apply the perfume from only 6-8 inches away!

Step 5: Now, you can wear your clothes and jewelry after wearing the perfume.

Step 6: You can now spritz the perfume on your comb as you brush your hair before going out.