Women’s Fragrances 2026
Best in Test
Which women’s fragrances deserve a place among the best of 2026? The world of perfumery continues to evolve, and every year new compositions appear that quickly attract attention from both collectors and curious fragrance lovers. Gents’ test panel has reviewed the most talked-about women’s perfumes of the year – from bright and sparkling everyday scents to more sensual and sophisticated fragrance choices.
Summary
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Gents’ test panel presents three of the most talked-about women’s fragrances of 2026 – from fresh citrus scents to gourmand perfumes with depth and character.
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Floraïku Gong takes the top spot after winning Beauty Awards 2026, combining inspiration from the Japanese tea ceremony with citrus, yuzu and subtle sweetness.
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Dusita Tonka Latte and New Notes Latte di Cherry highlight two strong trends in modern perfumery – soft gourmand fragrances with coffee and vanilla, and fruity compositions centred around cherry.
#1
Floraïku – Gong EdP
Floraïku from the French brand Floraïku, with the creative Clara Molloy as its artistic driving force, captures the ritual of the Japanese tea ceremony and its harmonious simplicity with the citrus-fresh and creamy fragrance Gong.
Gong won the prestigious Daisy Beauty Awards for women’s perfumes in 2026, and it is hard to imagine a finer fragrance accessory regardless of season or occasion. Here we find aromatic citrus tea that sparks new life even in the most tired spirit through Italian mandarin, yuzu and pink pepper. Perhaps the most intriguing note, however, is the soft spicy hint of dorayaki, the Japanese sweet pancake.
Gong is a fragrance that feels both sophisticated and easy to wear at the same time – and yet it resembles nothing else. Add the beautiful artistic presentation and the hand-painted decorative caps, and you have a truly worthy winner.
#2
Dusita – Tonka Latte EdP
With Tonka Latte from the French house Dusita, Thai perfumer Pissara Umavijani has launched her interpretation of a soft and inviting gourmand fragrance inspired by the cafés of Saint-Honoré and their warm milk drinks and buttery croissants.
Coffee, vanilla, milk and sensual musk appear here in generous abundance, yet the fragrance remains smooth and gentle without the heavy, overwhelming DNA that can make some gourmand perfumes feel “too much”. For lovers of tempting coffee-infused gourmands, Dusita has delivered what is likely one of the finest and most luxurious in the category.
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New Notes – Latte di Cherry
Latte di Cherry from the Italian niche brand New Notes is an intensely fruity gourmand that combines the juicy sweetness of cherry with soft, creamy and spicy nuances. Cherry has become one of the most popular notes in modern perfumery, especially among female fragrance enthusiasts.
New Notes builds much of its perfume philosophy on experimentation and the courage to break boundaries, and this is clearly evident in Latte di Cherry. Amid the playful character lies a complex blend of red berries, almond, cinnamon, ginger and tropical ylang-ylang. Add vanilla, spices, musk and floral accords – and much more. Think Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry on steroids: the perfect fragrance for parties or whenever you want to turn heads.
