Perfume is more than just a pleasant scent; it can calm the mind, boost confidence, enhance personal style, and even elevate one’s mood. In recent years, however, the perfume industry has transformed, with high-end fragrances now symbolizing luxury and status. Some perfumes have become so expensive that their price tags reach millions of dollars per bottle. Below, we explore five of the most expensive perfume brands in the world.
Le Monde Sur Mesure – $1.8 Million
Le Monde Sur Mesure is produced by the French company Morreale Paris and holds the title of the most expensive perfume in the world. A 5-kilogram bottle of this exclusive fragrance was sold for an astonishing $1.8 million to an anonymous buyer who worked with the company to create a custom scent.
The bottle itself is a work of art, made from 2 kilograms of gold and encrusted with 1,000 diamonds. Each bottle is meticulously crafted by a team of 35 artisans, and the production process takes up to a year.
Le Monde Sur Mesure (Second Edition) – $1.5 to $7 Million
Another version of Le Monde Sur Mesure is produced by Morreale Paris for an undisclosed royal family in the Middle East. This luxurious fragrance has a price range that can go from $1.5 million to $7 million per bottle, depending on customization and materials.
The bottle is similarly adorned with gold and precious diamonds, further elevating its status as a symbol of wealth and exclusivity.
Shamukh – $1.3 Million
Shamukh, created by the perfume brand Nabeel in the UAE, is the third most expensive perfume in the world. The name Shamukh means “Deserving the Most Noteworthy” in Arabic, and its design is a true representation of luxury and craftsmanship.
The perfume is housed in an Italian Murano glass bottle, which is adorned with 3,571 diamonds (totaling 38.55 carats), large pearls, 2.5 kg of 18-karat gold, and 5.9 kg of pure silver. The bottle stands an impressive 2 meters tall and is mounted on a calfskin pedestal of the same height. This perfume has even earned two Guinness World Records: one for the most diamonds set in a perfume bottle and another for the tallest remotely-controlled perfume bottle.
DKNY Golden Delicious – $1 Million
DKNY Golden Delicious is a luxurious fragrance that made headlines when it was sold for $1 million. The perfume was the result of a collaboration between DKNY and renowned jewelry designer Martin Katz, who crafted a stunning bottle adorned with 2,909 precious stones.
The bottle includes 183 yellow sapphires, 2,700 white diamonds, a 7.18-carat oval Cabochon sapphire from Sri Lanka, and many other rare gemstones, including turquoise tourmaline and pink diamonds. The entire bottle is a glittering masterpiece that complements the perfume’s fresh and sophisticated scent.
Creed Royal Service – $1 Million
Described as ‘The Scene of a Queen’, Creed Royal Service is a premium fragrance by the luxury brand Creed, known for its high-quality ingredients and exquisite craftsmanship. The perfume is presented i
n a custom-made, regal bottle that represents the brand’s commitment to elegance and refinement.
The fragrance itself features top notes of bitter orange, bergamot, and grapefruit, with middle notes of narcissus, offering a rich, citrusy, and floral experience that is both energizing and sophisticated.