There are few things in life that are worse than spending your money on buying expensive perfumes and having a fragrance-induced headaches (read: dropping said expensive bottle). Picking a signature perfume you would want to wear every day, is no mean feat. So, we’ve rounded up the trending perfume notes to help you find the one. Discover a note you like and find a similar scent or if you’re feeling experimental, try something new.
SWEET TREAT:
Feel like a snacc (in the best possible way) with gourmand notes of vanilla, butter popcorn and caramel anchored by rich musk and amber.
FRESH START:
The zingy, clean notes of lime and bergamot will transport you to warm summer days spent in a tropical town. Amalfi Coast, anyone?
POWDER UP:
Remember Louisa Clarke? We imagine Emilia Clarke’s super comforting and kind character in Me Before You as someone who would wear powdery scents. They’re classic and clean— think sweet smelling notes of musk and roses.
ALL FOR ONE:
These unisex fragrances are good enough to share with the boys. Dominant notes of bergamot, lavender and tea serve to refresh and rejuvenate.
SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE:
That’s what strong, glamorous women are made of…so says a popular study. Wear confidence-boosting notes, like pink pepper for your next big day at work.
GREEN JUICE:
Spritz, close your eyes and let the city melt away as you take a mental stroll through a meadow of freshly cut grass, vegetal notes and a hint of warm vetiver.
LIGHT TOUCH:
Chamomile is to sandalwood, what Harry Styles is to Gucci—a perfect fit. Find your style partner with easy-to-wear herbs, like lemongrass and rosemary.
WARM WOODS:
You know that feeling of contentment, when it is cold outside and you’re nestled by a fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate? Those are the exact feelings woody scents like sandalwood and cedar evoke.
QUIET POWER:
Standout in a crowd with classic, white floral notes that remind us of early morning trips to a chaotic flower market, where despite all the commotion, the aroma of jasmine, lily, and tuberose make heads turn.
Photograph: Instagram (Cara Delevingne)
