Trust Me: These 11 Perfumes Will Make You Feel as If You're Dripping in Gold

Key notes: Cherry blossom, heliotrope, iris

Let's face it, all of Chanel's bestselling scents scream luxury, but if you really want to elevate your perfume wardrobe, I suggest looking to the brand's Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, an exclusive range of scents inspired by the brand's rich history. Most notably, Comète. Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's diamond-encrusted, shooting star necklace from her first jewellery collection, this perfume is said to capture the essence of stardust, with a hint of that powdery Chanel magic. It is a sparkling fragrance with a musky undertone, and one spritz really does feel as if you are dusting your skin with diamonds.

Key notes: Rhubarb, lychee, Turkish rose, vanilla, cashmere wood, musk

Perhaps a more niche fragrance brand, Parfum de Marly's scents are quite honestly a work of art. The French fragrance house is an editor's favourite, and while there are plenty of luxurious perfumes to sink your teeth into, my top choice has to be Delina. I think it can be difficult to find a super sweet scent that still smells expensive, but this manages to tick all of the boxes. It's a fruity, floral fragrance at heart, but it feels strong and heady thanks to notes of rhubarb and rose. Trust me, if you want compliments, reach for this ASAP.

Key notes: Cinnamon, cardamom, amber

Of course, I had to include Dior in this roundup. While Miss Dior is probably the brand's most iconic scent, when it comes to luxury, I look to Francis Kurkdjian's concentrated iteration of Ambre Nuit from the La Collection Priveé Christian Dior Collection. This is a captivating scent centered on notes of cinnamon, cardamom and amber. It's warm, enveloping and utterly divine, and also happens to be perfect for this time of year.

Key notes: Oud, bergamot, rose

Founded in the 1800s with a strong link to the royals, Penhaligon's is a British fragrance house steeped in history. The scents are not for the faint-hearted, but if you like to make an impression, Halfeti will be right up your street. It's one of the brand's bestselling perfumes, and although it is an oud fragrance at heart, notes of bergamot and rose breathe new life into the scent. It's rich, spicy and totally addictive.

Key notes: Jasmine, saffron, almond, cedarwood, musk, ambergris

Baccarat Rouge 540 needs no introduction. This perfume pretty much took over the world thanks to its expensive-smelling aroma. While the original is a firm favourite in my collection, the Extrait de Parfum feels even more luxurious. Why, I hear you ask? The higher concentration amplifies the scent, allowing it to linger on the skin even longer, while still staying true to the warm, sweet, sensual fragrance that we all know and love.

Key notes: Spearmint, cinnamon, rose, hibiscus, leather, vanilla, ambrette, musk

Speaking of amplified scents, niche French fragrance house Maison Crivelli is an insider favourite for extrait perfumes. While every scent offers a luxurious olfactory experience, it's Hibiscus Mahajád that steals the show. "To me, this scent is like the most expensive of rubies bottled," says beauty editor Eleanor Vousden. "It's a fruity rose with velvety petals, crushed pomegranate seeds and a zing of sparkling mint that melts into a warm, sensual and intoxicating vanilla base. It has impressive silage and lasting power, and is guaranteed to get you noticed."

Key notes: Truffle, bergamot, black orchid, plum, patchouli

Possibly one of the best Tom Ford perfumes of all time, Black Orchid oozes a luxurious appeal that can sometimes be hard to put your finger on. Perhaps it's the sleek black bottle with gold detailing, perhaps it's the fact that the scent is inspired by one of the rarest of flowers, or perhaps it's the way that the perfume wraps you up in this warm, sultry, floral aroma, but either way, once you add this to your collection, there's no going back.

Key notes: Pink pepper, bergamot, frankincense, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, vanilla, benzoin, rum, cedarwood

If you didn't know, Guerlain has an exclusive range of fragrances, known as L'Art La Matière, crafted by the brand's master perfumers and showcasing only the finest of materials. I have a thing for expensive vanilla scents, so my favourite has to be Spiritueuse Double Vanille. Yes, it has hints of creamy sweetness thanks to notes of vanilla, but it's the rum, cedarwood, rose and jasmine that take this scent to new heights.

Key notes: Rose, violet, sandalwood, vanilla, peach, musk, aldehydes

I wouldn't usually describe a clean, powdery, fresh-out-the-laundry scent as luxurious, but this fragrance is in a league of its own. A collaboration between Acne Studios and Frederic Malle, this fresh, powdery, aldehyde scent is soft yet bold, with a lingering aroma that somehow manages to pack a punch in the sweetest way possible. Think of the most expensive laundry detergent in the world, times it by ten, and you might be a little bit closer to bottling this fragrance.

Key notes: Bergamot, frankincense, ginger, rose, oud, patchouli, sandalwood, myrrh, liquorice root, tonka bean

You already know that I think of Creed as the Rolls-Royce of the fragrance world, and the brand's newest scent, Oud Zarain, is a stunning addition to the range of artisan perfumes on offer. "A deep, wintery delight, Creed Oud Zarian is a scent to have on your radar this autumn/winter," says beauty director Shannon Lawlor. "Yes, it's oudy, and obviously so, but after just a few moments of being around it, you realise quite quickly that it doesn't impede on your space in the way a typical oud fragrance might. It has a fresh, zesty bite at the top, thanks to ginger and bergamot, and the animalic oud is wrapped up in a richly powdered smokiness of rose. Throw in some tonka bean and patchouli for good measure, and what you have is a scent that smells like the most expensive aroma in the world."

Key notes: Jasmine, juniper berry, tobacco, cedarwood, tonka bean

Last, but by no means least, we have to talk about Diptyque's Orphéon. Bottling all of that French-girl charm I so desperately wish I had, this luxury fragrance includes notes of juniper berry, cedar, tonka bean and jasmine. At first, it feels crisp and fresh, but once it unfurls onto the skin, it becomes warm, powdery and heady, immediately transporting you to a Parisian bar where curls of smoke fill the air.