Most expensive perfumes in the world, Top 10 most luxurious bottles of all time

People are crazy about their favorites, especially when it comes to perfumes. Perfumes have become more of a sign of elegance and class rather than just being used for their fragrances. People no longer buy perfumes to faint their body odors, but shiny perfume bottles in royal colors have become the hallmark of the glamor world. The more expensive the perfume, the richer you look.

Are you a perfume enthusiast who is always keen on updating his perfume collection with the world's best fragrances and most elite brands? If you love to explore the newest additions in the perfume industry and want to learn about the world's biggest perfume brands, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will be discovering the ten most expensive perfumes in the world. Their prices are millions of dollars, and most of them are only of their kind.

This article is truly written for perfume enthusiasts; keep reading if you are the one!

Top 10 Most Expensive Perfumes in the World

Today, the price of a perfume is more about the number of diamonds studded on its crystal bottle than the fragrance caught inside it. Perfume bottles come embellished with several sapphires, rubies, and black diamonds, making them the sign of class and luxury. 

There are many top brands in the world-famous only for making the world's most expensive and sophisticated perfumes. The price of a perfume bottle depends highly on its brand, perfume designer, type of fragrance, and packing. Two bottles may enclose similar fragrances, but the design and crafting of their bottles make them stand in different standard lanes.

Therefore, all these things need to be considered before buying any perfume. Let's learn about the ten most expensive perfume brands globally; you will be amazed to see why they are at the top.

Shumukh by Nabeel Perfumes Group

Turkish Roses Enclosed in a Royal Case

Shumukh is on the top of the world's most expensive perfumes list. This sophisticated scent is known for entering its name two times in the Guinness Book of World records. One time for having the most diamond-studded royal bottle and the next time for being the tallest remote-controlled spray bottle. It was launched in the United States of Arabia by a leading firm in the perfume industry- the Nabeel Perfumes Group.

There is only one Shumukh bottle present in the whole world today, and this fact makes it the rarest and most valuable fragrance out there. Shumukh comes with the enticing notes of Turkish rose, Indian agarwood, and musk, and these hints stay with you all day long. This royal bottle also adds many special notes and blends, responsible for its uniqueness, but the company does not reveal them.

Another wonderful feature about the perfume is that it stays on the fabric for more than 20 days, which is exceptional. This sophisticated, classy fragrance will cost you $1.29 Million/ounce.

DKNY Golden Delicious

A Majestic Bottle with Sophisticated Feminist Fragrance Closed Inside

DKNY features the second most expensive perfume globally- the DKNY Golden Delicious. The designer launched this perfume in collaboration with Martin Katz- the leading perfume designer brand (check the top rated designer perfumes). The delicate perfume bottle packs an enchanting floral woody fragrance for the women blended with musky hints.

Its top notes include Lily-Of-The-Valley, Red Apple, Orchid, Rose (check the best smelling rose perfumes), etc. This perfume is undoubtedly packed with enticing notes of mesmerizing fragrances that have origins in different parts of the world. But the main reason behind such a high cost of this perfume is its embellished bottle. 

This majestic bottle is adorned with hundreds of precious stones, including 2700 white diamonds, a Canary yellow-cut diamond, four rose-cut diamonds, and 15 pink diamonds. These precious stones were hand placed on a delicate glass bottle, and the placement took more than 1500 hours. 

It is also worth discussing that this perfume bottle was the only one of its kind in its whole history, and its proceeds were contributed to donations for a hunger charity. DKNY Golden Delicious comes with a price tag of 1$ Million/Ounce.

Clive Christian No.1 Imperial Majesty

Featuring Jasmine Roses Amalgamated with Deep Musky Hints

Clive's Christian No.1 Imperial Majesty still stands on number 3rd in the world's most expensive perfumes due to its most lavish bottle, designed back in 2006. The perfume first came in a 500 ml bottle adorned with stones and embellished with a gold collar.

Roja Dove's luxurious perfume features an aromatic fragrance of floral blends. Jasmine rose oil, and soft vanilla are the prominent notes of this charismatic scent. The base of this royal perfume is covered by warm clove and musky hints, which are enough to give it a unique, enticing fragrance.

This bottle made the perfume lovers go crazy with its 5 carats of white gold diamonds and 8-carat gold collar. Clive Christian was the designer of this classy perfume, and he called it "the perfume of his heart ."This sophisticated perfume bottle comes with a price tag of $12,722 per ounce. It is recorded that private perfume collectors immediately picked up seven bottles of this enticing fragrance after its launch. Surprisingly, only ten such perfumes have been made to date.

Baccarat Les Larmes Sacrée de Thèbes

Sandalwood and Musk Making Every Moment Nostalgic

Baccarat is a very old perfume in the world (1764) well-known for making some of the world's most expensive and rarest perfumes. Their expert perfume designers know how to create fine crystal forayed into the scents. Baccarat Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebes marks the best perfume of the company, with only three bottles released to date.

The prominent notes of this fragrance include notes of geranium, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, basil, and musk. These earthy wooden aromas are also blended with fresh hints of jasmine and cardamom. Lastly, the rare notes of Egyptian Cassie and pepper flower make this scent unique and rare. All these notes contribute to making it a very refined and sensual scent.

This royal fragrance is packed in a pyramid-shaped handcrafted crystal bottle with an amethyst cap. The beautiful crystal packing makes Baccarat Les Larmes one of the most beautiful perfumes in the world. $6800/ounce is the cost of this rare fragrance at present. 

Chanel Grand Extrait

Top Grasse Notes Giving the Signature Sensual Touch

The N°5 Chanel Grand Extract marks the epitome of femininity launched in 1921 by the collaboration of Coco Channel and Ernest Beaux- the two world-famous perfumers (check the top rated Chanel perfumes for ladies). This signature perfume was launched in a lux-limited edition offering the rarest 'now and forever fragrance.

Chanel Grand Extrait was presented by the perfume designer, Gabrielle Chanel, presenting "a real woman ." After trying many samples, the designer finally found the 5th one that matched her idea. She packed the perfume with enticing scents of abstract flowers. The top notes of neroli (check the best selling neroli perfumes) and jasmine give a signature sensual touch to the fragrance, with aldehydes providing airy freshness.

This beautiful Chanel fragrance comes packed in a majestic glass bottle crafted like a monumental diamond reflecting the mastery of artwork. The bottle is deluxe-sized, and the price of this iconic fragrance is $4,200/Ounce! 

Caron Poivre

A Unique Combo of Cedar and Carronade for Both Men and Women

Caron Poivre is among the most expensive perfumes in the world designed back in the 1990s by the famous perfume house in France, 'Caron Poivre .'This perfume marks the signature perfume of this old company crafted by Baccarat.

It's a remarkable scent with its spicy notes making it even more enticing (check the best smelling spicy perfumes). The most prominent notes are of cedar, oakmoss, and vetiver. The base is provided by a tinge of the Carronade, making a remarkable combination with the former scents.

Caron Poivre is a unisex perfume equally liked by both men and women. It is available in very few stores in the world. This charismatic Caron scent comes with a price tag of $1000/ounce. 

Joy by Jean Patou

The freshness of Bulgarian Rose Blended with Deep Woody Notes

Joy Perfume owns the prestige of being voted as the "scent of the century" at the Fragrance Foundation FiFi Awards 2000. This perfume was designed by Jean Patou-the famous French designer. Joy was created back in 1929, but it still stands as the best product of the company and the most exceptional work of Jean Patou.

The fragrance of this Jean Patou perfume is pure flowery- a signature feminist scent. It is made with 10,000 jasmine flowers blended with the enticing notes of rose. Tuberose and Bulgarian rose from the top notes, followed by the middle notes of jasmine and may rose. Woody deep notes of sandalwood and musk form the base of the fragrance. Joy comes with a price tag of $850/ounce.

Flowerbomb Haute Couture

The Epitome of Floral Fragrances Packed in Crystals

Flowerbomb is an enchanting floral feminist fragrance designed by the famous perfume makers Viktor & Rolf. The bottle enclosing this charismatic feminist fragrance is a masterpiece of 3d artwork, exhibiting a luxurious rose-gold case at the front. An iconic flower bomb bottle is made using 3d printing techniques and its thorny branches. This luxuriously designed calligraphed case is why this Viktor & Rolf perfume looks so classy and precious.

Flowerbomb is a classic for a reason (check the top rated perfumes for her). It presents a bouquet of lovely floral notes, but they are blended in such a way that no note seems polarizing. This perfect blend makes it a signature scent for sophisticated ladies. It is a debut fragrance having notes of rose, amber, bergamot, musk, jasmine, and orchid. Moreover, the enticing essence of vanilla and patchouli enhance its effect by giving an addictive scent.

Only 15 such perfumes have been made on this earth to date. Flowerbomb Haute Couture will come in a 50ml bottle that will cost $2500. 

Amorem Rose Parfum

A Seductive Fragrance Taking You to the Woodlands of France

Amorem Rose is a signature perfume representing the flight of love created by Maurice Roucel- a master perfumer in France. Every bottle comes with a card personally signed by Shalini. Shalini specializes in enclosing the best fragrances of the world in bottles that are the best pieces of craftsmanship.

The perfume contains the most fragrant and opulent Bulgarian Rose, Baltic Amber, and Mahogany Wood notes. Bulgarian rose is considered the most fragrant rose globally, and when it is blended with smoky hints, the scent will become more intriguing and mysterious. A seductive and sensual rose odor is the epitome of femininity that is beautifully enclosed in a sophisticated case amalgamated with Saffron flowers.

The most precious oils and florals and long-lasting ethereal make this perfume stand among the world's most expensive perfumes. A 30ml bottle of Amorem Rose will cost you $3000. 

Roja Haute Luxe

An Ultimate Combo of Jasmine and Rose for those Who Know 

This is a warm, soft and sensual Roja perfume designed by Roja Parfums. Both men and women can use this chypre floral fragrance. This jasmine and rose perfume look like a liquid jewel enclosed in a delicate crystal bottle. The cap of the bottle is embellished with purple stones complementing the gold-colored fragrance inside.

Roja perfume encloses an odd combination of opposite fragrances that makes it different from its competitors. It blends the fresh floral scents of jasmine and rose with spicy woody fragrances of ginger and cinnamon. The heart notes of this perfume include Rose de Mai and Ylang-ylang, followed by the base notes of cedarwood, oakmoss, and much more. 

Roja Haute Luxe was launched back in 2013 and lies among the world's most expensive perfumes. This royal perfume has a very limited stock starting from $3500.

Choose the Best One!

We hope this list added much to your knowledge about perfumes and fragrances. These were the ten best perfumes that you can buy with your money. We made this list by including fragrances from all the world-famous brands (check the best selling fragrances in the world), and all of them are well-known for their unifying features. It's not just about fragrance; their packaging makes them stand above all. 

The best craftsmen design all these delicate bottles. It took them many, many days to fix the stones into crystals. Moreover, the unique combinations of different notes make the scents rare and charismatic, which ordinary brands can never do. If you are thinking of adding one of them to your collection, then this addition is going to be worth it.