I've done some digging—these are the 11 most popular fragrances of 2024 so far

Molecule 01 is the skin scent and is a top seller for both Liberty and Space NK this year. This fragrance uses Iso E Super, which is typically an addition in perfumes as a booster, but with Molecule 01 it's the star of the show. Don't be fooled if you can't smell it on yourself, you'll still find the compliments rolling in. It really is a you, but better scent. It's equally great on its own and layering with other fragrances. It is ideal for year-round and has become a signature scent for many.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist has proved a top fragrance for Lookfantastic this year. And it's not just the musky and creamy Cheirosa 59 at the top of the list but some of the other cult Sol de Janeiro perfume mists, too, proving that perfumes mists are still very much a popular fragrance trend. Although this is a perfume mist, it lasts surprisingly well, making it an ideal budget option, too.

A classic perfume that needs no introduction, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is proving one of the most popular so far this year, taking a top spot for The Perfume Shop. With Whitney Peak being named the new face of the fragrance last year, it marks a new era for the iconic perfume, proving that its popularity isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

YSL Libre is a classic and always tops most popular lists. It's floral, lavender and cirtus-y and feels bright, bold and confident. Basically, it's the energy we need to be bringing into 2024 with us. Although it's popular, it's one that almost everyone loves, so you really can't go wrong with this one. Its sister scent Libre Intense closely follows in popularity.

The hype around Ouai St Barts Hair & Body Mist is very much deserved. It has proved, hands down, one of the most talked about (and purchased) fragrance products of the year. After sell-out success in the US, it made its way over to UK shores in the summer and has proved every bit as popular in the UK—with Space NK counting it as one of their bestselling fragrances of the year. It smells like an exotic holiday and is an absolute compliment magnet.

Miss Dior transcends years and always proves a popular scent—and it's no surprise because it really is such a gem of a fragrance. It's happy, joyful and light. It's sweet without being cloying and feminine without being too girly, making it an elegant scent for everyday or special occasions. For lovers of Miss Dior, you might also want to try the newer iteration Miss Dior Parfum.

Boots recently named this unassuming celebrity fragrance its fastest selling of the year. And yes, we can confirm that Cosmic Kylie Jenner actually smells really good. It's sweet, sure, but it has a truly luxurious skin-like element that cloaks the wearer in a powdery, floral veil.

Liberty's own fragrance collection has proved a real success since it launched only one year ago—and it's this guy that has made the biggest splash. Zephirine isn't just the number one selling fragrance in the LBTY. collection, a Liberty insider also told me that, based on week-on-week sales, it is steadily making its way to being the top selling product across Liberty as a whole—quite the triumph.

2024 marks another year of Warmth flying off the shelves of Marks & Spencer. It is, once again, the retailer's bestselling fragrance of the year so far—and we totally understand why. True to its name, it is warming, cosy, inviting and beautifully expensive-smelling. All M&S perfumes are good, but Warmth is in a league of its own.

Further proof that 2024 is the year of the body mist, Space NK has seen Phlur's new-to-this-year body mists fly off the shelves. Vanilla Skin, in particular, has proved a hit. At the time of writing, the retailer has sold 54 bottles today alone—and that's only the ones they've sold online. Not only does this one make for a more affordable alternative to an eau de parfum, it also embodies all of those soft, skin-like notes that people are lapping up this year.

Despite the fact Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 has been a household name for the past few years and is now considered somewhat mainstream for a previously niche fragrance, that's not to say it isn't still wildly popular. Selfridges still count this iconic red bottle as one of its bestselling perfumes of 2024, along with other cult classics like Le Labo Santal 33 and Penhaligon's Halfeti.