There are certain perfumes that have endured for decades not just because of their olfactory profile but because they revolutionized the art of perfumery. These are not just products in a display—they are liquid memories that carry the soul of their eras. Every scent connoisseur should be familiar with these ten legendary fragrances that have inspired generations.

Chanel No. 5 is perhaps the most iconic fragrance ever created. Created in 1921 by Ernest Beaux for men's luxury colognes Coco Chanel, it was revolutionary for its use of aldehydes, which gave it a crystalline brilliance. Its floral aldehydic composition, with notes of Jasminum grandiflorum, Damask rose, and sandalwood, made it a scent without precedent. It became the essence of cinematic elegance and remains a epitome of sophistication.

Diorissimo by Christian Dior is a tribute to the convallaria majalis.