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Pros
Also available as a rollerball
Glossier You’s warm and slightly floral formula aims to highlight your skin’s natural scent. The blend features key notes of pink peppercorn, iris, and Ambrox, letting you shine through after it dries down.
One satisfied customer writes: “This scent is absolutely perfect! Soft and subtle, clean and fresh. I love that I can wear this to the office. I have co-workers who are extremely sensitive to perfumes and this doesn’t phase them, they actually compliment me on how I smell.” —Miranda M.
Maison Margiela Replica
Lazy Sunday Morning
Credit: Sephora
Pros
Great for everyday wear
Cons
Not ideal for those who prefer gourmand scents
The name of Maison Margiela Replica’s warm floral fragrance perfectly suits its blend of lily of the valley, iris, and white musk. A few spritzes can mentally transport you to the ease of a lazy weekend, lounging in a bed made with crisp, clean sheets.
One satisfied customer writes: “Clean and lovely. I wear it to bed and when I wake up. I catch whiffs of it throughout the day that smell floral but like fresh flowers not overly heady.” —hulieta
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Byredo
Slow Dance Eau de Parfum
Credit: Neiman Marcus
Pros
Versatile
Slow Dance’s sweet myrrh, geranium, violet, and vanilla notes may unlock memories of high school dances or even your very first kiss. Its blend is paradoxical, mixing masculine and feminine, smoky and sweet, for a nicely balanced fragrance.
Pure Instinct
The Original Pheromone-Infused Essential Oil Perfume Cologne
Credit: Amazon
Pros
Travel-friendly
Cons
Not ideal for those allergic to essential oils
This essential oil blend contains notes of mandarin, mango, honey, and white musk. What gives it a pheromonal edge is that the fragrance changes based on your skin's pH, which makes its scent completely unique to everyone who wears it.
- Key notes: Honey, cinnamon, mandarin orange, Australian mango, white musk
One satisfied customer writes: “I love wearing this I feel like I cannot leave the house without wearing it. I get so many compliments I’ve worn it without perfume and with. It enhances your smell and attracts a lot of attention.” —Taniyah T.
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D.S. & Durga
I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum
Credit: Neiman Marcus
Pros
Layers well with other perfumes
Cons
Over $200
This unique scent is becoming a viral hit, but it'll still smell unique to you when wearing it. Technically, it's a "fragrance enhancer" meaning that when worn alone, it'll play up your natural body chemistry. Or you can layer it with another perfume or a fragrance oil to bring out key scent notes.
Phlur
Missing Person Eau de Parfum
Credit: Revolve
Pros
Plays well with most scents
You know when you can smell the scent of someone you’ve embraced long after they’re gone? That’s exactly what Phlur’s Missing Person captures in a bottle. Its notes of skin musk, bergamot nectar, and blonde wood work well alone, or this scent can serve as the perfect base layer to a range of fragrances.
One satisfied customer writes: “Love this fragrance so much! it’s perfect for every day and work. the scent is very subtle but I get compliments all the time!” —Anonymous
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Moodeaux
Worthy IntenScenual Eau de Parfum
Credit: Credo Beauty
Pros
Aims to promote mindfulness and influence mood
Cons
May not be ideal for layering
Worthy plays up your body’s natural pheromones, and basically smells like a hug in a bottle. Its notes of white tea, red rose, and dry musk are best worn on hydrated skin for added longevity.
One satisfied customer writes: “This has become my new everyday fragrance, and it is elevated enough to wear into the evening. I get so many compliments.” —SarahhhS.
Diptyque
L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette
Credit: Diptyque
Pros
Long-lasting
Cons
May not be ideal for those looking for more gourmand scents
This is one of those scents that you can't quite put your finger on the notes, but that's what also makes it so intriguing. L'Eau Papier blends white musks, mimosa, blonde woods accord, and an unexpected rice steam accord. It settles nicely into a fresh second skin with a lingering magnetism.
Pros
Great for layering
Cons
Some reviewers say scent is not strong enough
Skylar's Nude Skin aims to bottle the feeling of silk on skin with a single fragrance. Featuring a blend of tiger orchid, vanilla, and amber, the clean scent uses minimal ingredients to make a long-lasting impact.
One satisfied customer writes: "This scent is soft, subtle, and romantic." —Kristy P.
Clean Reserve
Skin [Reserve Blend]
Credit: Sephora
Pros
Features clean ingredients
Great for vanilla lovers
Cons
Some reviewers say the scent fades quickly
Clean Reserve Skin blends warm notes of musk, copaiba oil, and salted praline into a subtle floral musk that feels cozy, and like the best version of your bare skin. It evokes a certain type of intimacy like curling up next to another warm body.
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Escentric Molecules
Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette
Credit: Neiman Marcus
Pros
Refreshes throughout the day without reapplication
Cons
Blend may not be robust enough for some
As the name suggests, Molecule 01 taps into the science of scent. ISO E-Super is a fragrance molecule of sheer sandalwood that hovers in low levels in the background of other perfumes. In this iteration, the note is isolated into a singular skin scent that works with the body's olfactory system to slowly release with body chemistry shifts.
Meet the experts
- Christophe Laudamiel is a French perfumer and chemist, and cofounder of DreamAir Creative Studios in New York City. He has worked with companies like Procter & Gamble, Fragrance Resources, International Flavors and Fragrances, and more.
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