Perfume ads often promise compliments, but let’s be honest: nothing feels better than hearing “you smell amazing” in real life. That’s why we turned to the fragrance community on Reddit, where thousands of perfume lovers share honest, unfiltered opinions. In a popular thread, users revealed which perfumes get them the most compliments — not because of marketing hype, but because people genuinely noticed and loved the scent.

Here are some of the standout fragrances mentioned by real wearers.

The Most Complimented Perfumes

Bleu de Chanel (often layered with Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt) was highlighted as a compliment magnet. Bleu de Chanel’s fresh, woody profile mixed with Jo Malone’s salty earthiness creates a scent that feels effortlessly attractive.

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Eilish by Billie Eilish is a warm, sweet gourmand fragrance that’s cozy and approachable. Several commenters noted strangers asking what they were wearing when they had this on.

Try a sample of Eilish.

Angel by Mugler may be polarizing, but it came up multiple times as a perfume that turns heads and earns compliments — proof that bold scents can pay off.

Try a perfume sample of Angel by Mugler.

Glossier You is known as the “skin scent that smells like you, but better.” Often described as subtle yet magnetic, many found it drew compliments from people who normally never comment on fragrance.

Try a sample of You by Glossier.

Vanilla Woods by The 7 Virtues is a soft, sweet, comforting vanilla-forward perfume that stood out for its ability to attract compliments without being overpowering.

Lord of Misrule by Lush is earthy, spicy, and slightly unusual, but still managed to surprise some wearers by getting unexpected positive feedback.

Final Notes

While every perfume interacts differently with skin chemistry, it’s clear from the Reddit thread that certain scents stand out time and time again. From the safe-but-sexy Bleu de Chanel to the cozy sweetness of Vanilla Woods, these fragrances prove that compliments don’t always follow hype — they follow authenticity.

If you’re curious to test some of these most-loved scents for yourself, perfume samples are the perfect way to see which ones truly shine on your skin.