10 Most Expensive Perfumes in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Perfume is often used by many people, both men and women. Various types of aromas, ranging from fruity to wood-based, are also available to suit each individual's taste. Even though it is not a primary need, it turns out there are some of the most expensive perfumes in the world because they are made by well-known brands or use rare ingredients.

List of the Most Expensive Perfumes in the World

The following are the 10 most expensive perfumes in the world according to the Wealthy Gorilla site:

10. JAR Bolt of Lightning

The American jewelry company headquartered in Paris, Arthur Rosenthal released a perfume called Jar Bolt of Lightning. This perfume for women has the main notes of green tea and tuberose flower. For a bottle of this yellow fragrance, consumers must prepare US$765 per ounce or Rp11.4 million.

9. Joy by Jean Patou

As the name suggests, this perfume was created by Jean Patou. He is known as a perfumer with a unique aroma and long-lasting quality. One of his best works from 1929 uses 10,000 jasmine flowers. The price is set at US$850 per ounce or Rp12.6 million.

8. Caron Poivre

The 8th most expensive perfume in the world is taken by Caron Poivre. One of the oldest perfume production houses in France, it has been established since 1904. The aroma that emerges from the perfume made by Baccarat is identical to the spicy impression of red pepper and a combination of flowers. For every ounce of this perfume, consumers have to pay US$1,000 or Rp14.8 million.

7. Hermes 24 Faubourg

The company that focuses on making leather bags, jewelry and watches, Hermes International, also launched a perfume. Hermes 24 Faubourg was released in 1995 with unique and exclusive packaging of only 1,000 bottles. This perfume, which costs US$1,500 or Rp22.3 million, contains orange and vanilla.

6. Clive Christian No. 1

In 2001, Christian announced their new product, namely perfume. This perfume is formulated with various types of ingredients, including spices, such as nutmeg and cardamom. To carry this perfume with a bottle neck made of 24 carat gold-plated silver, consumers have to pay US$2,150 per ounce or Rp32 million.

5. Chanel Grand Extrait

The Chanel brand also produces one of the most expensive perfumes in the world. In 1921, the originator, Gabrielle Chanel, wanted to present a perfume that represented real women. With five samples, he decided to choose this perfume with an estimated price of US$4,200 per ounce or Rp62.5 million.

4. Baccarat Les Larmes Sacree de Thebes

One of the oldest perfume companies in the world, namely Baccarat, which has been operating since 1764, introduced pyramid-shaped perfume. Baccarat Les Larmes Sacree de Thebes uses materials in the form of fine crystals. It is not surprising that the price for each ounce reaches US$6,800 or Rp.101.2 million.

3. Clive Christian No. 1 Imperial Majesty

Christian is back by producing luxury perfume in 500 ml size. Clive Christian No. 1 Imperial Majesty has a packaging made of crystal, 18 carat gold and five carat diamonds. It's no wonder the price is so high, namely US$12,722 per ounce or the equivalent of Rp189.4 million.

2. DKNY Golden Delicious

In second place, there is DKNY Golden Delicious which is priced at US$ 1 million per ounce or Rp14.8 billion. The famous designer behind this perfume is DKNY in collaboration with Markin Katz. Not just a fragrance, the bottle used is also a work of art decorated with 2,090 precious stones.

1. Shumukh

Shumukh managed to occupy the top position in the list of most expensive perfumes in the world. Even the Guinness world record recognizes it. The creator behind this perfume is the chairman of Nabeel Perfumes, Asghar Adam Ali. The perfume, which was first launched at the Armani Ballroom Burj Khalifa, is set at a price of US$1.29 million per ounce or Rp19.2 billion.

MELYNDA DWI PUSPITA

Editor's Choice: Starbucks Indonesia Responds to Israel-affiliated Product Boycott

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News