14 Best Perfumes for Older Women That Feel Modern and Cool

First launched a century ago, Guerlain describes Shalimar as the first “ambery perfume in history.” Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory. That structure reflects a broader fragrance trend, which Matthieu Befve, head of fine fragrance for North America at Givaudan, describes as the rise of premium ingredients like amber in higher concentrations to create lasting, refined scents. The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying.

• Type: Eau de parfum
• Key notes: Bergamot, lemon, jasmine, tonka bean, vanilla, incense