You know when a smell just hits right and suddenly you’re 30% more alive? This is a list of those. From body mists to candles and even a glorified hand sanitizer, these are the scents I keep reaching for when I need to romanticize life, clear my head...
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Perfumes
Body Scents
Home Scents
On-the-Go Scents
Perfumes
This one just smells like joy. Like you’re on vacation, glowing, eating something sweet with the sun on your skin.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62
It’s sweet, a little spicy, and makes you smell expensive without trying too hard.
Zara Red Temptation
Clean girl in perfume form. It smells like fresh towels and subtle confidence
Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath
Forest witch energy. It’s soft, woody, and magical. I reach for it when I want to feel grounded but still mysterious
Byredo Gypsy Water
It’s cozy, skin-like, and calming. I love dabbing this on when I want something low-key but comforting.
The Body Shop White Musk Perfume Oil
Body Scents
I swear this stuff is actual magic. The lavender-vanilla scent instantly makes me feel calmer and ready to relax. Perfect for bedtime
Lush Sleepy Body Lotion
Delicate, feminine, and soooo soft.
The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream
My go-to for a good mood in the shower. Smells like a tropical smoothie and makes my skin super soft.
Dove – Mango & Almond Butter
So comforting. It smells like warm almond milk and gives your skin that just-came-out-of-the-spa feeling.
The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Butter
Home Scents
So underrated. It smells warm and soft, and makes my whole room feel like a safe little cave. And it’s like 6$. Love that.
Glade Cashmere Woods Candle
Dark, rich vanilla that smells fancy but not overpowering.
Zara Home Black Vanilla Room Spray
Cozy doesn’t even begin to describe it. It smells like an actual fireplace + old wood, and the crackling sound?? Elite.
Fireside WoodWick Candle
Smells like cupcakes, costs almost nothing, and makes your room feel instantly warmer
IKEA Sinnlig Vanilla Candle
This one is happiness in candle form. Fruity, beachy, and bright.
Yankee Candle – Pink Sands
So fresh and clean, it gives hotel spa energy. I keep this in the bathroom and it makes the whole place feel more put together.
Millefiori Milano Reed Diffuser – Mineral Sea
On-the-Go Scents
Tiny but powerful. I keep this in my bag and use it when I’m overwhelmed or can’t focus. It’s an instant reset button.
