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Amazing perfumes to sniff at Sephora
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items In search of a signature scent but feeling overwhelmed by the amount of perfumes at Sephora? Here are some of my favorites!
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Clean Girl Perfumes 🧖🏻♀️🛁
Delicious Gourmand Perfumes 🍭🧁☕️
Fruity Perfumes 🍒🍊🍓
Floral Perfumes 🌹🌼
Clean Girl Perfumes 🧖🏻♀️🛁
Perfumes for the office, after showers, and the Pilates princess. These scents lean toward smelling soapy, woody, or musky. Some feature sweet notes and some floral accords that help give them some added depth. These perfumes are what you might call ...
Truly a great entry point if you're interested in exploring woodier scents that smell fresh and crisp.
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
This almost defies explanation--it's clean and fluffy with a veil of sheer jasmine that keeps it sweet, while still smelling clean. It's heavenly.
MYTH Eau de Parfum
This is a sophisticated wood-y scent that oozes elegance. I personally prefer this one as a home scent but appreciate how well this is blended.
No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum
Another flawless scent from Rosie Jane with Clean Girl energy, this time with a bit of rose. If you don't love floral scents you may still love this one--it's musky and a bit soapy in such a beautiful way.
ROSIE eau de parfum with white musk
Another Clean Girl musky scent with a lovely sweetness to it. I actually think this perfume is a dead ringer for Guerlain's way pricier Musc Outreblanc. Sophisticated and subtle in the best possible way.
Skin - CLEAN RESERVE
nother sweet musk scent I love! The amber really comes through in the velvety sweetness. I was surprised to see a rose note because my nose doesn't pick up on that at all, so don't let that scare you off!
Amber Musk - AERIN
One of the best known clean girl scents out there for how it sits close to the skin and enhances it. I started using this back in 2020 and haven't looked back. It also works great when layered with other scents.
Glossier You Eau de Parfum
The first time I got my nose on this all I could think was that it reminded me of Christmas morning--not because of an evergreen note, but warm woodiness and the palo santo. This one is really surprising and kind of addictive.
Glossier You Doux Eau de Parfum
OUAI | Melrose Place Eau de Parfum OUAI | Melrose Place Eau de Parfum When someone mentions hating rose perfumes, I always recommend trying this one--it's light, shampoo-y, and beautiful.
OUAI Melrose Place Eau De Parfum
This is actually quite a floral perfume with orange blossom, jasmine, and tuberose, but Chanel fragrances have a very soapy DNA to my nose. This is one of those elegant, light scents that will boost your confidence and make you feel like you've taken...
GABRIELLE CHANEL ESSENCE Eau de Parfum
A sophisticated, clean scent that's a little floral, a little fruity, but also musky and appropriate for the office.
CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Parfum
I feel like Versace's perfumes are sometimes overlooked, but this one is a dreamy blend of citrus, floral, and musk. It's an eau de toilette which means it's a softer scent with a little less longevity, making it nice for working out or the office.
Versace - Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette
This is such a sheer, pretty, soapy scent thanks to the lily of the valley note. Absolutely lovely.
Rosee Eau de Toilette with Lychee & Musk
Delicious Gourmand Perfumes 🍭🧁☕️
Perfumes for when you want to smell like a treat.
This is my favorite tea scent--it's so sweet, but in the freshest possible way. It layers beautifully with other scents too. Totally unlike the other flankers in this line.
Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Tea Accord
You might not want to be a princess, but you WILL want to try this one.
Princess Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Ginger
If you love Princess by Kilian but nearly fell out of your chair at the price, I think you will LOVE this one. So many people adore xtra milk but I can't smell that one at all, weirdly. This one, however, I love.
Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum
I wait all year until the cooler months to wear this masterpiece. It is beyond warm and cozy, without being too boozy.
Angels Share Eau de Parfum with Tonka Bean & Cinnamon
A sweet tooth is required for LDBS--it's syrupy and yet fluffy, deep and yet light.
Love, Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Marshmallow
I just bought a full bottle of this for myself and am absolutely obsessed. It reminds me a little bit of Flowerbomb, but is overall just a warm, comforting vanilla scent with amazing staying power. It's really not like the rest of the line at all and...
La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude Eau de Parfum with Warm Vanilla & Musk
This one lives in the same scent family as Flowerbomb and La Belle to me--it feels perfect for cooler months or for going out at night. Sweet and utterly decadent.
I Am Her Eau de Parfum
This is just LOVELY. It brings to mind a tea party in spring--you get a bright citrus note, a tea note, and this delicious realistic pastry accord. Best of all, it LASTS.
BROWN GIRL Jane High Tea Eau de Parfum
This is one of my favorite scents to break out in the autumn--that candied apple note is just too good.
Carousel Eau de Parfum
Strawberry! Marshmallow! Staying power! Projection! This one was a wonderful surprise.
YUM BOUJEE MARSHMALLOW | 81 Eau de Parfum Intense
This genuinely smells like melted ice cream--it's such a natural vanilla scent that somehow feels clean and refreshing to wear.
DULCE eau de parfum with vanilla
Whether or not you like this one will probably depend on how the lemon note reads on your skin but boy do I love it. It's sweet, lactonic, and the touch of lemon is lovely.
PHLUR Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist
This has surpassed Vanilla 28 as my favorite Vanilla offering at Sephora. It has such a wonderful depth with its hint of smokiness.
PHLUR Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum
Another gourmand scent I LOVE. This one leans a bit more beast mode and is in the same family as Angel's Share, only I find the cinnamon note in this one pretty prominent. It's an autumn/winter scent for me and truly delectable.
Dream Eau de Parfum
Fruity Perfumes 🍒🍊🍓
My favorite category of perfumes that's always fresh, fun, and delicious.
This is one of those classic, must-try perfumes that walks the line between floral and fruity
Mon Paris Intensement Eau de Parfum with White Musk & Rose
A fluffy strawberry note melds beautifully with the florals in this. It has surprisingly great staying power, too!
Endless Dreams Eau de Parfum with Strawberry & Vanilla
However you feel about the Boy Smells rebrand, I think this fruity-rose scent is a true crowd pleaser.
Rosy Cheeks Perfume with Pomegranate
This perfume is like biting into the most delicious nectarine of your life. I wore this to death in my 20s and still love it today. It's another scent with decent staying power in the Jo Malone range, and a great perfume to start with if you're prone...
Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne
This is a new release from Miu Miu and worth the hype if you love sweet berry scents! It has some nice depth to it that keeps it from being sickly sweet and also gives it great staying power.
Miutine Eau de Parfum with Strawberry & Vanilla
The blackberry and bay combo in this is so unique and deep without being truly sweet. It's one of my favorite fruity scents to wear in the autumn.
Blackberry & Bay Cologne
My absolute favorite of the Armani scents! If I'm struggling to pick a scent, I know this one will always work and will be enjoyed by everyone. It's a shampoo-y fruit scent that's beautiful and sophisticated.
Sì Passione Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Pear and Blackcurrant
This one is a recent discovery for me--it's a wonderful blend of the originals citrus with some red, juicy fruits. A great scent for summer!
Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum Intense with Citrus & Red Berries
A dark, smoldering cherry scent that I actually prefer to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry.
LOVEFEST BURNING CHERRY | 48 Eau de Parfum
TOM FORD | Electric Cherry Eau de Parfum TOM FORD | Electric Cherry Eau de Parfum Controversial opinion: I love this way more than Lost Cherry! It's an unusual cherry scent in that it's paired with florals and feels bright and juicy, rather than smok...
Electric Cherry Eau de Parfum Fragrance
If you're after a strawberry scent that feels natural and fresh, you'll really enjoy this one!
Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum with Banana Blossom Accord, Jasmine & Vetiver
Apple is one of my favorite perfume notes and I love that this one captures both the fruit and the blossom. It's light, sweet, and oh so pretty.
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Another apple fragrance I love. This one is extremely juicy and sweet with the addition of berries!
EDEN JUICY APPLE | 01 Eau De Parfum
Floral Perfumes 🌹🌼
Perfumes for girls who love to stop and smell the roses (and lavender, and honeysuckle, and violets, and…)
I'm obsessed with this incredible, sophisticated vanilla scent--it has the loveliest burst of lavender. I frequently put it on before I go to bed.
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Lavender
This scent is so nostalgic for me--I wore it all through my 20s and appreciate how warm and crowd-pleasing the scent is. If you know you don't like patchouli you may want to check out the other flankers which really draw out the fruity notes.
Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Jasmine
I'm so glad they revived this lovely, sparkling scent. The balance of fruit and floral is perfection and, yes, perfect for a wedding day scent.
THE WEDDING SILK SANTAL | 36 Eau de Parfum
A new classic--Libre is clean, fresh, and has just enough florals to make your heart sing. It's a truly elegant scent.
Libre Eau De Parfum - Yves Saint Laurent
While I love the original Libre, this deeper, warmer iteration is my favorite--it skirts the line between gourmand and floral.
LIBRE Eau de Parfum Intense with Warm Vanilla & Orange Blossom
If you want to smell elegant, expensive, and incredibly gorgeous, this is your scent.
Million Gold for Her Eau de Parfum with Musk and White Florals
The peony note in this is absolutely stunning--just so soft and beautiful. For my dreamers out there.
Bohème Eau de Parfum with Peony
A clean, powdery floral that will have you feeling like the prettiest version of yourself.
Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
This is truly one of the most photorealistic red rose perfumes out there. A classic!
Red Roses Cologne
I love so many of Ellis Brooklyn's scents and this is right up there--it's a very shampoo-y take on rose that has a bit of tang with the rhubarb note!
RROSE Eau de Parfum
This is one of those special perfumes that smells so realistic and green you have to keep coming back to it. The first time I smelled it, it felt like walking into my local florist's shop.
Nomade Eau de Parfum with Freesia Flower, Cherry Plum & Oak Moss
An absolute classic beauty--this is another scent that would be incredible for a wedding.
Chloé Eau de Parfum with Lychee, Rose & Amber
If you love a deeper, moodier floral, this one is perfect for you--and it has better staying power than a lot of Jo Malone scents!
Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense
The “velvet rose” accord is so accurate--that's the exact sensory feeling this lovely scent gives you. The dry down is wonderful.
Moondance Eau de Parfum with Velvet Rose & Sandalwood
SUCH a beautiful, fruity rose scent. It lives in the same family as Delina by Parfums de Marly without being a copy.
Lychee Rose Eau de Parfum
Another truly sensational rose scent that's deep and lasting.
Rose Whip Eau de Parfum with Musk
This is one of those warm, sweet skin scents with just enough florals to shine and make me question if it should be in the gourmand or floral section. The staying power on this is tremendous.
Sugar Baby Perfume with Honeysuckle & Musk
My forever summer favorite. This truly feels zesty and refreshing, like a summer day on the Mediterranean coast.
Mediterranean Honeysuckle - AERIN