This Editor-Loved Perfume Is Just $80 But Smells Like It Should Be $350
I think I speak for all of us when I say that it's really nice to receive any type of discount. Perfume is one of the main things I love receiving said discount on because most are notoriously expensive. If your poison happens to be a scent like Baccarat Rouge, that will set you back a cool $325. Ugh. Don't worry, though. Today, I'm about to let you in on a little secret. There's a sophisticated fragrance brand out there that editors wear on repeat. Why? Most of its offerings retail for only $80. I know that can still be pretty pricey if you're on a budget, but I had to share anyway because it has become a fast favorite of mine for that reason. I'll gladly spend $80 on a perfume I love and will wear forever—it beats spending $325, right?
If this piques your interest, I've put together a list of editor-loved Tocca perfumes for you to take a look at. Each oozes European charm, from the notes to the beautiful glass bottles worthy of a spot on your vanity. Keep scrolling for the absolute best Tocca perfumes editors can't stop wearing.
1. Stella Eau de Parfum
Key notes: blood orange, freesia, spicy lily
My fragrance MO is sweet and spicy, and no one does both quite like Tocca. Stella is a feast for the senses. It envelopes you in tangy blood orange and base notes of spicy lily. It sounds like it wouldn't exactly float everyone's boat, but trust me—the notes of freesia top it off so beautifully that you'll never want to stop wearing it.
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Key notes: spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, mandarin, Italian orange
2. Cleopatra Eau de Parfum
Key notes: grapefruit, jasmine, vanilla musk
I personally think you can never go wrong with a warm, floral fragrance. Cleopatra is the perfect scent to wear when the seasons are changing—notes of grapefruit remind me of the lingering aroma of summer, while jasmine and vanilla musk smell like a beautiful fall day in a garden.
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3. Maya Eau de Parfum
Key notes: wild iris, black currant, patchouli heart
Maya definitely packs more of a punch than Tocca's other warm floral offerings, but if notes of wild iris, black currant, and patchouli are of interest, you might want to give it a shot. Black currant has a sweet and juicy quality to it but also boasts a bit of sharp acidity, making it a really unique note to include in a perfume. I personally love it when paired with the right notes—go big or go home.
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4. Colette Eau de Parfum
Key notes: bergamot, sandalwood, pink peppercorn
According to the brand, Colette is an ode to the great poets of the 1940s. It evokes the feeling of cozying up with a warm cup of coffee and a good book with notes of bergamot, violet, spicy pink peppercorn, and warm sandalwood. It's a beautiful combination of notes that give the wearer an air of mystery.
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Key notes: pink peppercorn, rose, Egyptian orange flower, Turkish rose absolute, amber woods, ambrette absolute, musk
5. Giulietta Eau de Parfum
Key notes: pink tulips, green apple, vanilla orchid
Giulietta is sweet, fresh, and truly floral. It's a youthful fragrance with sparkling notes of pink tulip, green apple, and sweet vanilla orchid. Pro tip: It's a beautiful scent to wear on date night.
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6. Gia Eau de Parfum
Key notes: pink peppercorn, tangerine, Turkish rose, amber, vanilla
Pink peppercorn is one of my favorite perfume notes due to its slightly spicy nature. Radiant tangerine, Turkish rose, and vanilla round this one out perfectly. It's also one of my personal favorite Tocca offerings.
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7. Florence Eau de Parfum
Key notes: bergamot, pear, gardenia
For all of you out there who like smelling stylish and French, this classic floral is for you. It was inspired by the charm and sophistication of Paris and is a chic blend of bergamot, lush pear, and aromatic gardenia.
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8. Simone Eau de Parfum
Key notes: watermelon, ylang-ylang, frangipani
The fruity and floral goodness in this scent comes from notes of juicy watermelon, ylang-ylang, and tropical frangipani. It's definitely more of a gourmand fragrance, but if you're into that, you'll definitely love this luscious offering.
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Key notes: bergamot, watermelon, cardamom, basil, verbena, musk, vetiver
9. Belle Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Italian bergamot, petit grain, white freesia
Belle has always been a bit of a dark horse for me. It's a fresh, floral perfume that has crisp citrus notes of Italian bergamot, petit grain, and freesia. It truly smells like a vacation in a bottle and gives me a huge burst of energy in the morning when I spritz it on.
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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.