Forbes has compiled a list of the most expensive perfumes a while back, and these perfumes remain as the top 12 until this day. As discussed in a previous article, perfume can get expensive for the average consumer. However, these 12 perfumes are extremely pricey. Even if we’re all perfume lovers, but are they really worth it?

*Please note that the provided information is from Forbes. We rearranged the order of the perfumes according to their cost per ounce, which makes more sense because the prices from the original article did not take size into consideration. All prices are in USD.

#1 Clive Christian’s Imperial Majesty

© Clive Christian

Size: 16.9 oz
Price: $215,000 = $12,722/oz

Only ten of these collectors’ edition bottles were made: they’re Baccarat crystal with a solid, 18-carat gold collar with a five-carat, brilliant cut, white diamond. The bottle is filled with nearly 17 ounces of No. 1, Clive Christian’s signature scent, which has been widely marketed as the world’s most expensive perfume … read more »

If you love perfume, you probably want to try out every new fragrance. However, perfume can get expensive. If you have lots of money to spare, you can afford to purchase the latest fragrances. For many, buying one too many perfumes can drain the wallet quickly. So where can you get the newest perfumes without dishing out a dime? Or if you need to spend money, how do you get it for less?

1. Google it. It is very likely that the marketing crew is running a campaign for the new perfume. What do they do? Offer visitors free samples through the mail. All you need to do is fill out your mailing address, and it usually arrives in your mailbox within two weeks. This is a very easy way to get your hands on the newest fragrance samples … read more »

I have a fetish for pink perfumes, so when I saw Bright Crystal I knew I had to own it. This will probably result in a biased review due to my favoritism toward anything pink. Fortunately, dear reader, Versace’s Bright Crystal will not disappoint. In fact, I believe you will find this perfume absolutely delightful.

Versace Bright Crystal was introduced in 2006. It comes in a clear bottle with an over the top crystal lid. The presentation is beautiful, and the container is designed to match its name, Bright Crystal.

The first impression of Bright Crystal is crispy and fresh. It is comprised of yuzu and pomegranate with a delicious blend of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower. There are no heavy base notes that can sometime become overbearing. However, if you like perfumes that are stronger, Bright Crystal is on the light side. Therefore, you will need to reapply often if you do choose to use it.

Versace Bright Crystal retails for $62 to $82 USD. At discount perfume stores, the price ranges between $29 to $56 USD. Below are some links to online discount retailers that carry this perfume, listed by size:

1 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Women – $28.50 USD

1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Women – $43.50 USD

3 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Women – $55.23 USD

Vera Wang Princess has become very popular since its introduction in 2006.

The perfume comes in a purple tinted heart-shaped bottle that reminds of me a 12-year-old’s plaything. I picked up the tester and sprayed, and wow, it was sweet. Not an attractive sweet scent, but a sugary fragrance accompanied by an overwhelming amount of alcohol. Princess is composed of fruity notes and vanilla, with musk and amber as its base notes, accented with dark chocolate.

According to Vera Wang press release, “She is the fashion forward ‘it’ girl in her teens and twenties.” However, as someone who is in her twenties, I do not relate to Princess at all. In fact, I cannot imagine Vera Wang Princess on anyone but a little girl in her pink ballerina dress. Perhaps this is what the perfumery sought to achieve – a sweet scent for a cute Princess. But it just doesn’t work for me like it does for those who are devoted to popular culture and blindly follow the trendsetter.

If you want to try it out of curiosity, you can purchase Vera Wang Princess at discount perfume stores rather than department stores that charges full price. Regardless of its popularity, Princess is not for everyone.

Remember, perfume only smells good when your nose tells you it smells good.

In London, a man attempted to snag a sweet gift for his girlfriend, but was caught red handed with none other than the B.S. perfume. I’m sure Britney Spears would be pleased to know that her products are so desirable it’s worth going to jail for. Well he’s not going to jail, but will have an increased probation period for another offense.

You can read more about the poor perfume thief here.