Perhaps no scent is more closely associated with a sense of calm than lavender. The floral fragrance finds its way into candles, cleansers, and even hand sanitizers. But a great lavender perfume? That's harder to get right.

“Lavender is a very distinct note and depending on the dosage used and the other notes in the formulation it can create or evoke a soothing, almost powdery effect to something sharper, more medicinal,” says Mona Kattan, fragrance expert, founder of Kayali Fragrances, and life-long perfume collector. “Whenever I think of lavender, it reminds me of bedtime or aromatherapy treatments as it is often used for stress relief and relaxation.”

However, there are some truly gorgeous lavender perfumes to choose from. From classic scents like Boy de Chanel to newer options like Ariana Grande’s Cloud, we rounded up the 10 best lavender perfumes to spritz on right now.