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15 perfumes that *always* get compliments.

A thing that everyone wants: to be that person who always gets complimented on their perfume. 

It's true! Don't lie. We all do. 

While we may all have different preferences when it comes to our signature scent, it's the best feeling when someone asks what we're wearing. We froth over it. Go home and tell our family/friends/pets/anyone who'll listen.

Because it literally just re-confirms everything you've ever known: you have impeccable taste.

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So! When we came across a request in the You Beauty Facebook group (if you aren't already a member - get amongst it!), asking for the one perfume that always get compliments, we just had to do a big juicy round-up.

The brief? 'Fresh, sweet-scented' perfumes. And yes - the You Beauty community DELIVERED.

Below, you'll find all the best perfumes that'll always grab people's attention. 

MOR Marshmallow EDP, $41.21 to $56.21.

MOR Marshmallow EDP. Image: Myer/Canva.

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"I bought this for my daughter and I’m obsessed. She gets compliments everywhere she goes." - Bianca.

"Surprisingly I always get more compliments wearing this compared to any of my expensive fragrances." - Verity.

"I LOVE MOR Marshmallow. Smells just like musk sticks to me." - Sarah.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP, $134 to $282.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP. Image: Myer/Canva.

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"I’ve worn it for years and years, always get compliments on it." - Kim.

"This is my ride or die perfume, never fails to get compliments and it’s just such a beautiful scent." - Jodi.

"I second Flowernomb - it's such a beautiful, fresh floral perfume." - Meghann.

"My all time fave is Flowerbomb - but it’s my treat perfume because it’s more exxy." - Bec.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum, $138 to $269.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum. Image: Myer/Canva.

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"It literally lingers on for DAYS!" - Aleks.

"This is the only perfume that will last on my skin." - Mikaela 

"I always get compliments when I am wearing it… and it lasts all day." - Charmaine 

"Anytime I ask someone what they are wearing, it's this! My fave." - Amanda.

"Everyone comments on this gorgeous fragrance when I’m wearing it. It's one of my favourites and the scent actually lasts."  - Liz.

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Ariana Grande Cloud EDP, $59.99.

Ariana Grande Cloud EDP. Image credit: Chemist Warehouse.

"So random, but it’s one I get complimented on. I often get asked by people what I'm wearing and it's this." - Ally.

"I always get complimented on this - and none of my other expensive ones!" - Brooke.

"I've worn so many over the years but its about the only one anyone asks about or comments on." - Mandy.

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"My daughter has this and I’m obsessed!" - Mishy

"I LOVE my Ariana Grande Cloud. I always get compliments on it. It's a take on Baccarat Rouge. I'll never forget the first time I smelt it. My go-to now!" - Mel.

Mugler Alien EDP, $163 to $289.

Mugler Alien EDP. Image: Myer/Canva.

"I always get compliments when wearing this." - Meghann

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"It's amazing! And the new fragrance of Alien is so good too. My mum just bought it and I think it smells even better than the original." - Aleisha.

"This is my absolute favourite." - Sarah.

"Alien by Thierry Mugler, everytime." - Chantelle.

"Thierry Mugler Alien is more of a sultry perfume but gets a lot of compliments." - Ruby.

Vera Wang Rock Princess EDT, $89.

Vera Wang Rock Princess EDT. Image: Chemist Warehouse/Canva.

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"I absolutely love it and buy it whenever I see it. It’s the only perfume that always gets me compliments." - Melody.

"It’s my daughter’s favourite and she always smells amazing when she wears it." - Heather.

Who is Elijah Nomad, $179.

Who is Elijah Nomad. Image: Who Is Elijah/Canva.

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"Who is Elijah - Nomad for fresh and sweet or Wallstreet (which is still fresh but more smokey). I love both." - Sarah.

"This is such a cult favourite for a reason. I also love the one called Ocean Eyes." - Isabella.

"I like a few Who is Elijah ones - Haze, Wall Street and Muse (and hubby likes Nightcap and Nomad on him)." - Gemma.

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Parfum, $175.

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Parfum. Image: Sephora/Canva.

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"My all time favourite perfume is this one. I’ve been using it for years and my partner absolutely loves it on me." - Rosemary.

"This is beautiful and I get compliments too. Try the turquoise one. Its just as beautiful." - Namka.

"I love the turquoise, it’s so fresh" - Therese.

"I wear this in the black bottle and my hubby loves it on me too! Need to try the pink." - Michelle.

Rabanne Olympea EDP, $196.

Rabanne Olympea EDP. Image: Myer/Canva.

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"I always get complimented on Olympea." - Siobhan.

"Olympea is OMG." - Madiha.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey EDT Spray, $137.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey EDT Spray. Image: Adore Beauty/Canva.

"This one is beautiful! A very fresh fragrance, always get lots of compliments." - Yas.

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"I get compliments with Issy Miyake." - Gidget.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, $214 to $729.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum. Image creait: Mecca.

"Such a gorgeous fragrance." - Livvy.

"Baccarat rouge - guaranteed compliments every time!" - Amy.

"It lasts all day." - Teagan.

"If you don’t want to spend $400, buy cloud by Ariana Grande - it’s a copy and smells similar." - Alleta.

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Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, $29.99.

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker. Image: Chemist Warehouse/Canva.

"It’s quite cheap but I get comments every time I wear it. I honestly love it " - Jaclyn.

"I use the body spray daily and always get compliments." - Carly.

Gucci Rush for Women EDT, $119.99.

Gucci Rush for Women EDT. Image: Chemist Warehouse/Canva.

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"Gucci Rush is my favourite. I've been asked what it is on many occasions." - Maggi.

"My fave! Hard to get your hands on now." - Belinda.

"I wear it every day and I have alot of people say how nice it is!" - Kerryn.

Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana, $162.

Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana. Image: Chemist Warehouse/Canva.

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"I've worn this for nearly 25 years and always get compliments. It's fresh, floral, fruity and long-lasting." - Kathryn.

"I constantly get compliments for this. It’s my favourite." - Jasmine.

"I've been wearing this for 20+ years. I never get sick of it and people always stop me to ask what it is." - Tracey.

Calvin Klein Eternity for Her EDP, $64.80.

Calvin Klein Eternity. Image: Amazon/Canva.

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"Eternity by Calvin Klein. I need to be paid royalties for the amount of comments I get! It's the only fragrance I wear, every single day, for the last 20 years." - Christine.

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