In case you missed it, coffee fragrances are the easiest way to give, “I have my life together” energy without actually sorting through old receipts or responding to those text messages that you put off writing back to weeks ago. Like any other beverage, not everyone likes to sip on it: While some consider coffee as essential to their everyday existence as the blood running through their veins (hello, Lorelai Gilmores of the world), others prefer the slightly vegetal taste of an iced matcha, or the robust boldness of Earl Grey tea in the mug to set the tone. No matter what your preferred sip happens to be, I’m here to argue that you’ll like what coffee scents have to offer.
Let’s start with the idea that not all coffee tastes the same, and neither do the fragrances that feature the bold, bitter, and sometimes sweet note. It’s all about how well-balanced the addition of a coffee note is in an olfactory blend and how it unfolds after the initial spritz. While some offer a toasted coffee bean as its bold opening note, others hide the caffeinated seed under a layer of soft florals, creamy condensed milk, or glowing amber. It can even be folded into mouthwatering gourmands that smell exactly like your favorite coffee spot.
Wondering which coffee fragrances I can’t get enough of? Scroll on for a list of the best options on the market from niche, trendy, and heritage brands like d’Annam, Fugazzi, and Jo Malone London. It will give you some inspiration to sip on as you decide on your next signature perfume.
The Best Coffee Fragrances, Listed
Demeter
Fresh Brewed Coffee Cologne Spray
Scent Type: Aromatic spices
Notes: Coffee bean
Awaken your senses with this photorealistic Demeter scent that smells exactly like a steaming cup of freshly ground dark roast. It has a dark, bitter depth to it accented with a splash of creamy vanilla that’s mildly milky and reminiscent of a hazelnut creamer. Lingering just below the surface is a hint of sweetness, allowing this one to layer nicely with lightly gourmand and sheer floral perfumes.
Customer review: “This is a very realistic sweet coffee scent. Smells just like walking into a coffee shop! In the opening I thought I was picking up a subtle booziness, like coffee liqueur, but then it just smelled like rich, perfectly roasted & sweetened coffee, maybe with a hint of hazelnut, unless I’m imagining that. Delicious.”
Mancera
Amore Caffè Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Warm spices
Notes: Black coffee, amaretto liquor, vanilla ice cream, speculoos, vanilla pods, brown sugar, grey amber
Some coffee-spiked scents explore opposites by paring the nostalgic note with something boozy. Amore Caffè by Mancera explores this idea with an opening combination of black coffee and sticky, sweet amaretto liquor. The fragrance then peels back its top layers to reveal a whipped sweet cream heart in a bed of grey amber, brown sugar, and smooth vanilla pod. It’s a coffee fragrance that skillfully pairs unexpected notes to achieve the most irresistible syrupy finish.
Customer Review: “One of the most delicious scents I’ve ever experienced in my life. Gourmand lovers got a real treat with this fragrance. Mancera is really upping their game and Amore Caffe is a true example. To me it smells like vanilla ice cream with caramel topping and a hint of coffee. Just Gorgeous.”
Fugazzi
Workaholic Extrait de Parfum
Scent Type: Warm spices
Notes: Coffee, Bulgarian rose, nutmeg, muguet, gourmand, white musk, amber, Australian sandalwood, tonka bean
If the “corporate siren” trend had a fragrance that perfectly embodies its playful take on sensuality and ’90s and early 2000s workplace aesthetics, I’d have to go with Fugazzi’s best-selling Workahloic Extrait de Parfum. Rich, roasted, and addictive, the perfume combines a flitting, spicy rose and sharp coffee opening with deep, warm notes all possessing a hint of bitterness (just like a coffee bean). The addition of white musk, amber, and Australian sandalwood wrapped in tonka bean adds warmth back into the equation.
Customer review: “Lovers of coffee, try this on! I can’t stand Intense Cafe but Workaholic is another story. Coffee is intense here and while florals are still present and playfully dance around, they never ever shade the main character: the rich, dense, freshly brewed mildly sweetened coffee bean. Outstanding lasting power (it is extrait concentration after all) and great sillage. So much yes!”
Jo Malone London
Taif Rose Cologne Intense
Scent Type: Floral spices
Notes: Rose infusion, taif rose, coffee
So far, we’ve gone boozy, warm, and photorealistic, so why not consider a scent that’s magnificently floral? Jo Malone London knows a thing or two about pulling off the perfect elevated floral blends, and this fragrance continues the tradition with a scent inspired by a rose that can be found at the foothills of Saudi Arabia’s Taif mountains that flourishes in its desert landscape. The perfume’s alluring rose note is warmed with coffee and amber.
Customer Review: “I have pretty much every variety of rose fragrance Jo Malone’s put out over the years, so naturally Taif Rose tickled my fancy. My favorite, though, of all the bottles of different rose scents is Velvet Rose & Oud. I absolutely love that. If you’ve smelled that and love it, Taif Rose will be right up your alley.”
d’Annam
Vietnamese Coffee
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Roasted coffee, condensed milk, dark chocolate, tonka bean, amber
Another photorealistic coffee scent worth snagging is Vietnamese Coffee by d’Annam. Drawing its inspiration from Vietnam’s famous brew using a blend of dark-roasted Robusta beans (known for a bold, caramel-chocolate richness and bitterness) with creamy condensed milk, the scent is cozy, sweet, and woody. It opens with roasted coffee before revealing a heart of condensed milk and dark chocolate that’s underscored by tonka bean and amber.
Customer Review: “A bitter and dark roast take on a coffee scent profile. It’s true to Vietnamese coffee as it’s a coffee that’s typically very strong, bitter, and milky. This opens with a darkly rich and robustly bitter roasted coffee bean smell that quickly ventures into chocolate territory as it develops. The dark chocolate note here captures the true bitterness dark chocolate tends to have, with only hints of sweetness.”
Maison Margiela
Replica Coffee Break Eau de Toilette
Scent Type: Gourmand spices
Notes: Coffee, red apple, lemon essence, lavender essence, spearmint essence, orange flower absolute, milk mousse accord, Sri Lankan sandalwood essence, Virginia cedarwood essence
Is there anything cozier than ducking into a coffee shop for your go-to beverage just as the rain begins to fall? This Maison Margiela fragrance perfectly captures the scent of gourmand pastries and dark roasts floating through the air with a spicy-sweet blend. It opens with coffee before shifting into a lightly floral-citrus blend of lemon and lavender essence blended with the softness of orange flower and a milk mousse accord. It’s finished of with a grounding combination of sandalwood and cedarwood.
Customer Review: “Maison Margiela’s Coffee Break is the perfect cozy escape, even if it doesn’t hit you with the scent of pure coffee beans. To those who expect an intense coffee aroma, remember—it’s ‘Coffee Break,’ not ‘Coffee Beans.’ This fragrance captures the warm, soothing essence of unwinding with a smooth latte in hand, mingled with soft, creamy notes. It instantly transports me back to my university days, hours spent in coffee shops with lecture readings and a comforting mug by my side. It’s a blend of nostalgia and calm, a scent that’s as relaxing as the quiet hum of a café.”
Akro
Awake Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Gourmand citrus
Notes: Coffee santos, lemon, green cardamom, vetiver
Sure, coffee can bring some coziness to your day, but it can also deliver a burst of energy when you need it the most. When there’s no coffee within reach, consider treating yourself to a few spritzes of this lively fragrance. It captures the smell of a warm coffee shop on a brisk day (think freshly ground beans that warm, bitter and just right). Created by Olivier Cresp, it includes coffee santos and lemon combined with green cardamon and vetiver to keep you on the go.
Customer Review: “This is a cardamom cafe latte, sweetened with vanilla syrup. It’s very sweet but the savory cardamom and dark vetiver adds an interesting mature element. I would say this is a very well executed and a playful modern gourmand. Good projection and longevity for this type of scent that is light on the top notes without effervescent qualities.”
Montale
Intense Cafe Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Gourmand spices
Notes: Rose, coffee, sugared vanilla, amber, musk
If you love the pairing of rose and coffee, I recommend giving Montale’s Intense Cafe Eau de Parfum a try. Opening with brilliant floral notes, this fragrance offers a coffee-tinged heart wrapped in warm layer of sugared vanilla. Upon dry-down you’re greeted with a glowing base of amber and musk that adds a sensuality to the composition. I can’t get enough of its unique pairing of delicate rose and bold coffee.
Customer Review: “Highly addictive fragrance. On my skin, it smells like coffee, roses and vanilla in equal measure. Each time I spray this, I can’t stop smelling myself. It is absolutely delicious. I’m happy that I can smell the aromatic coffee beans clearly. It leaves an amazing trail and I’m surrounded by its intoxicating aroma all day.”
Byredo
Mumbai Noise Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody spices
Notes: Davana, coffee, tonka bean, labdanum, sandalwood, agarwood
To us, this Byredo scent is defined by its bold contrasts between the soft and the sensual, crispness with smokiness, and the quiet with the loud. Its mesmerizing olfactory blends opens with davana (an aromatic herb with fruity, liquor-like top notes) warmed with coffee. Its heart is set aglow with tonka bean and labdanum set against a dry, base of sandalwood coupled with agarwood that smells like earth scented with smoky incense.
Scent Type: “Byredo has so many unique and beautiful fragrances, Mumbai Noise is so different from everything else out there. If you like spicy, woody scents and love the smell incense then this is it! You might think it’s odd at first but the dry down is amazing! With a large fragrance collection, this is one of my favorites and I highly recommend this gorgeous scent!”
Réservation Parfums
Riviera Californienne Eau de Parfum
Scent Types: Warm spices
Notes: Sea notes, salt, citrus, elemi, coffee, imortelle, amberwood, tonka bean
While everything about this fragrance revolves around a little bitter coffee note, it’s the rush of tonka bean mixed with heady florals and salted sea air that makes this one shine. Inspired by the open road framing California’s coastline, the perfume, created by Yann Vasnier, features a combination of amberwood and tonka bean that develops beautifully on the skin. Spicy, warm, and marine, this perfume sets the standard for multifaceted fragrances.
Customer Review: “When I see Yann Vasnier I know it’s gonna be good , and it is! This fragrance ticks all my boxes. It smells like sitting at the beach under the warm sun. It’s fresh, woody, coffee[-scented], comforting, and warm with amber. [It’s a] really well blended and interesting fragrance. Very versatile with a touch of French class! Love it!”
Kilian
Intoxicated Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Warm spices
Notes: Cardamom, mocha coffee, cinnamon, vanilla, vetiver
This is our top pick for anyone out there who loves warm, sensual spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Created by perfumer Calice Becker, Kilian’s Intoxicated Eau de Parfum mixes both of these with smooth and slightly bitter mocha coffee, then ends with a base of warm vanilla and deep, earthy vetiver with the crystalized sweetness of caramelized sugar. It’s coffee with an elegant and mysterious twist.
Customer Review: “Absolutely love this one. Cardamom is my favorite spice, and this has has an amazing, natural accord. It really is like cracking open some green cardamom pods. Paired with coffee it’s heaven for me. The rest of the composition is nicely balanced to my nose.”
Bond No.9
New York Nights Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Gourmand spices
Notes: Jasmine, gardenia, carnation, patchouli, sandalwood, marine accord, coffee, caramel
Here’s another mouthwatering gourmand fragrance worth getting your hands on. A celebration of Manhattan’s evening skyline, Bond No.9’s New York Nights Eau de Parfum is floral, warm, and spicy with a blend of soft florals (jasmine, gardenia, and carnation) set alight by a heart of patchouli and sandalwood. This one also features an unexpected marine accord that adds a burst of freshness before being rounded out by coffee and caramel. It’s as bright and vibrant as the city that inspires it.
Customer Review: “From the very first spray, it captured me with its richness and depth. The fragrance perfectly balances sophistication and warmth, making it feel both elegant and comforting. What I love most is how it develops over time—the opening is vibrant and inviting, while the dry-down leaves such a lasting, memorable impression. It truly feels like a fragrance that embodies the energy and allure of New York City at night.”
Diptyque
Boise Corsé Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Café arabica, sandalwood, tonka bean
Luxury has a name, and it’s Diptyque’s Bois Corsé Eau de Parfum. It’s a dreamy blend that pays tribute to tree bark by combining soothing and rough elements with a combination of intense black coffee absolute, sandalwood essence, and tonka bean. Long-lasting and memorable, it has a lingering sillage and a full-bodied coffee-like aroma. Its stunning bottle features illustrations of fine black lines and irregular forms on the sleeve to evoke the texture of wood as it evolves with time.
Customer Review: “How does this remind me of a campfire glow?? It’s like sweet aromatic wood is burning, but without the ash or smoke scent. I think it must be the toasty-coffee vibe kicking in. There’s a sweet creaminess, which I’m absolutely sure that’s sandalwood mixed with the vanilla. The sandalwood wins out though, upheld by the faint coffee.”
How I Chose
As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To decide on the the 13 best coffee fragrances on the market, I leaned on my industry knowledge and firsthand testing, as well as ask other coffee-loving beauty editors for their top picks. As part of my research, I considered several factors, including unique note blends, wearability, silage, and ability to layer with other perfumes. I’m aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of preferences, so I made sure to list out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews and overall popularity were also kept in mind when creating this list.
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