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Key notes: grapefruit, white jasmine, peach nectar, patchouli, golden amber, vanilla musk

While we’re not sure what Cleopatra smelled like, we know she captivated the hearts of her men with her charisma and beauty, so Tocca did its best to capture her essence in a bottle. According to the fragrance house, a goddess smells intoxicatingly delightful, feminine, and luxurious. The notes that best describe her are sparkling grapefruit, patchouli, and a tinge of vanilla musk.

Nordstrom star rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Nordstrom reviewer said: “Thank goodness that the fragrance lives up to such a name. This Tocca fragrance is in my arsenal of perfumes and has been for the past 15 years. A confidence booster, I love how walking near my closet and my collection of scarfs, Cleopatra is all I smell! Highly recommend!”