Finding a perfume that doesn't fade by lunchtime is harder than it should be. As a mum of 3 who still wants to smell good on the school run, these are the fragrances I personally wear and rebuy. From everyday signature scents to special occasion perf...
This is the warm, sultry floral mist that gets you stopped for compliments on the school run. It doubles as a hair and body perfume, layers beautifully, and lasts from morning to date night. If you've ever smelled it on a stranger and had to ask what...
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Perfume Mist: The Viral Scent Everyone Stops to Compliment
This is the fragrance that made "what are you wearing" my most asked question. Ariana Grande's Cloud has a dreamy blend of coconut, whipped cream and lavender that feels soft and cozy without being overly sweet. It's easy to wear daily, layers well, ...
Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum: The Dreamy Coconut Vanilla Scent Everyone Asks About
This is the mist that makes you smell like a beach vacation. OUAI's St. Barts has notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom and tuberose that feel fresh and tropical without being cloying. I spray it on my hair and skin for an instant mood lift, and it w...
OUAI St. Barts Hair & Body Mist: The Tropical Vacation Scent in a Bottle
This is the perfume that smells like elegance in a bottle. Chloe's signature blend of rose, peony and freesia feels romantic and timeless, with warm amber and cedarwood underneath for depth. It's the scent I reach for on date nights and special occas...
Chloe Eau de Parfum: The Iconic Rose Scent Every Woman Should Own
This one's for the days I need to feel put together even when I'm running on coffee and no sleep. Libre mixes lavender with orange blossom and a warm musky vanilla base, so it's soft and bold at the same time. It's pricier than my usual picks but it ...
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum: The Bold Lavender Scent That Feels Like Confidence in a Bottle
Most mornings I get about 30 seconds to myself. This is what I grab. Two sprays and I smell like I have my life together, even with cereal on my top. It's a soft musk with rose and peach, nothing loud. The first week I wore it, a mum at pickup leaned...
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum: The Clean Musk Scent I Wear When I Have 30 Seconds to Get Ready
I've lost count of how many bottles of this I've finished. It's iris and pear on top of a warm praline and vanilla base. Sweet, but in a grown-up way. I spray it before the school run and I can still smell it on my pillow at night. My kids say it's "...
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum: The Sweet Scent I've Been Rebuying for Years
With three kids, date nights don't happen often. When one does, I wear this. It opens with almond and coffee, then turns into jasmine, tuberose and cocoa. It's warm and a little bold, and I feel like me again, not just Mum. My husband noticed it on o...
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum: My Date Night Perfume for the Rare Nights We Get Out