If you wear a fragrance featuring this delicious, underrated note, I'll instantly recognize your chic style.

      With the abundance of fruity floral perfumes available, it can be difficult to pinpoint specific scent notes that consistently attract you. As a beauty editor, I've honed my ability to identify several notes that I adore, whether they're prominently featured or subtly intertwined with other captivating fragrances. My fascination with lychee began before my journalism career, and I'm continually finding fresh ways to incorporate it as new perfumes featuring this fruity note emerge. There’s an undeniable elegance in lychee that I find incredibly chic, making it my top choice for enhancing any ensemble (Yes, it's that effortless). Continue reading to discover all there is to know about this note from a perfumer responsible for one of this season's standout new lychee fragrances in my collection, along with 14 other scents I frequently reach for, all supported by five-star reviews. Who knows? You might just become as enamored with lychee fragrances as I have during my four years in this field.

      How is lychee utilized in perfumery? While you may have enjoyed lychees on a sweltering summer day or leisurely sipped a lychee martini on a night out, wearing perfumes infused with this luscious note offers a distinct experience. Perfumer Patricia Choux describes the note as radiant in perfumery due to its ability to convey immediate brightness and liveliness. "It has a juicy, almost effervescent quality, but is more delicate and transparent than many traditional fruit notes," Choux explains. She points out that while many fruity notes in fragrances can feel rather direct or sweetened, lychee possesses a more sophisticated character.

      According to Choux, lychee can provide a fragrance with a radiant, joyful opening while still maintaining an airy, polished, and contemporary feel. She emphasizes that it naturally complements fruity florals, particularly in juicy compositions that benefit from its freshness, vibrancy, and uniquely luminous texture. "I also adore it in rose fragrances, as lychee can enhance a floral heart, making it more vivid, dewy, and lively rather than excessively classic or formal," Choux adds.

      Which notes complement lychee? When considering notes that harmonize well with lychee, rose tops Choux's list. "There’s a certain seamlessness to that combination as lychee already carries a gentle floral tone within its juices, while rose adds depth, elegance, and form," she explains. Choux also suggests peony and other translucent florals as ideal partners for lychee, as they maintain a sense of freshness and fluidity. Additionally, she notes that lychee pairs effectively with other fruit notes to create depth, especially watery or textured fruits.

      Choux enjoys incorporating musk in her lychee-heavy blends, as it allows the brightness of lychee to blend into a more "intimate and skin-like" aroma. In one of her latest lychee perfumes, Henry Rose’s Ripe Eau de Parfum ($120), she emphasizes the contrasts between the juicy opening, airy floral heart, and a soft, musky-wood base that crucially contributes to the overall effect.

      How was Henry Rose’s lychee scent developed? The new fragrance, Ripe Eau de Parfum by Henry Rose, was crafted by Choux. During the development phase, she aimed to "capture the suspended moment of summer when everything feels full of life." Choux expresses her desire for the scent to have an immediate and luminous opening. "Lychee felt especially appealing because it conveys a sense of juicy freshness while retaining sophistication," she elaborates. "The development was focused on achieving the right balance between a vibrant opening and a softness that still felt polished and elegant." The final product? A new fragrance to add to my repertoire that offers a mouthwatering and radiant interpretation of lychee.

      If you're interested in exploring the 15 most captivating lychee perfumes recommended by both perfumers and beauty editors, keep scrolling. Below are the brightest, most sparkling, and modern interpretations of the classic fruity note:

      The Best Lychee Perfumes, Listed:

      - Best Modern Lychee: Henry Rose Ripe Eau de Parfum

      - Best Fresh Lychee: Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette

      - Best Sparkling Lychee: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa Eau de Toilette

      - Best Timeless Lychee: Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum

      - Best Aromatic Lychee: Loewe Un Paseo Por Madrid Prado Eau de Parfum

      **Nest New York Lychee Rose Eau de Parfum**

      - Scent Type: Fruity floral | Notes: Rose absolute, lychee, effervescent pink champagne, raspberry

      Choux co-created Nest New York's refreshing Lychee Rose Eau de Parfum alongside French perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui. "It stands out to me for how the lychee feels remarkably vivid and sparkling in the composition, bringing an immediate juicy brightness that instantly captivates," she explains. Choux points out the use of rose as it lends