What's the most popular perfume or cologne of all time?

Some scents become so iconic they outlast trends entirely and end up defining an entire era of fragrance. Whether it's a century-old classic or a modern signature scent everyone seems to own, which one do you think has earned the title of most popular ever?

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Chanel No. 5 — launched in 1921 and still one of the best-selling perfumes on the planet a century later. It's the scent most people picture when they hear the word "classic," and its aldehyde-floral formula basically invented modern perfumery.

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Dior Sauvage — routinely tops "world's best-selling men's fragrance" lists year after year. Its fresh, peppery-ambroxan trail has become the default scent for an entire generation of guys, for better or worse.

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Bleu de Chanel — the woody-aromatic staple that's been a men's fragrance bestseller for over a decade. It's the classic "safe but impressive" pick, worn everywhere from job interviews to weddings.

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Creed Aventus — the niche fragrance that broke into the mainstream. Loved for its pineapple-smoke opening, it's become the go-to "status scent" for people who want something more distinctive than a mall brand.

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Tom Ford Black Orchid — the dark, luxurious gourmand that redefined what a unisex "date night" scent could smell like. It's expensive, polarizing, and instantly recognizable, which is exactly why it has such a devoted following.

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