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Scents I’m Swooning Over

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When it comes to fragrance, I don’t settle—I swoon. This list is all about the perfumes, candles, and home scents that make me stop and say, okay, that’s magic. From moody, mysterious perfumes to cozy candles that transform a room, these are the scen...
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Perfumes

These are the perfumes that make me pause mid-spritz and go, oh wow. Moody, cozy, unexpected, sometimes a little dramatic — but always wearable. These are the scents I reach for when I want to feel put-together without trying too hard, and yes, they’...

 
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This was one of my first fancy (read: expensive) scents I ever purchased and to this day, it's my most complimented scent. I layer it sometimes with the Kate Spade Walk On Air or Gap Dream Body Mist.
Jake's House
 
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A classic for a reason. Can’t go wrong with Armani, can you?
My Way Collection - Women's Perfume
 
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A little goes a long way with perfume oil. Great for layering. Juicy cherries and a smoky undertone. Very sexy.
Sand + Fog Cherry Kiss Eau De Parfum Fragrance Oil Dropper 1.7 fl oz
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This was a splurge purchase for me so I don't wear it super often. I love the black tea notes in it as well as the bergamot. It's a scent like no other and that's one of the reasons I love it. It's completely unique.
Dear Polly Perfume

Body Sprays

Not the middle-school locker room kind, I promise. These are light, easy, and perfect for everyday wear — quick spritzes that make you smell good without committing to a full perfume moment. I love these for errands, lazy days, or anytime I want a su...

 
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Summer for me means bergamot. I freaking love using Walk On Air as a base layer. I spritz all over my clothes before I add my perfume to my pulse points. I like layering scents and this one is a pretty light base layer.
Walk on Air Fragrance Mist Body Spray 8.4 Oz
 
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I like body mists because they're cheap ways to find out if you're going to like a scent or if the scent if going to smell good on you. Hate when I find a scent I love and then it doesn't smell that good on me. But oh well. This Gap body mist is grea...
Dream More by Gap Women's Body Mist 8oz
 
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This scent smells like warm pistachio, caramel and vanilla, just the ultimate gourmand smell. I'm not normally a fan of anything too sweet and this one isn't too sweet at all. It's the perfect balance. Apparently it was inspired by the song Girl from...
8.1 oz Cheirosa 62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Perfume Mist - Sol de Janeiro | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is my favorite Cheirosa scent. If you like the smell of coconut, tuberose and warm sand then you'll love this one. I like it so much I even bought the matching sunscreen. It smells like summer to me, but I can see wearing this in spring and fall...
3.04 oz Cheirosa 87 Hair & Body Perfume Mist - Sol de Janeiro | Ulta Beauty

Home Cleaners

If I’m going to clean, it better smell amazing. These are the home cleaners that make the whole house feel fresh, calm, and expensive — even if I’m just wiping down the counters. Proof that practical things can still spark joy (and not smell like a c...

 
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Love the smell of this cleaner. So good.
Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner Citron
 
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Is it weird that I love the smell of this cleaner? It came with my Tineco MopVac and I loved it so much, I just kept buying it. It's light, it's fresh, it's just good.
Tineco FLOOR ONE Multi-Surface Cleaning Solution
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I have 3 dogs and 3 cats and I never want my house to smell like I have any of them. This odor eliminator is a great addition to my regular floor cleaner.
Thornell Odor Eliminator 16oz Concentrate – K.O.E. Apricot Odor Eliminator
 
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I got this originally from TJ Maxx and I fell in love with the Pink Lilac scent. When you're wiping down the counters every night before bed, you need something that smells good and works good (not great grammar but you get what I'm saying). This bot...
Rebel Green All-Purpose Cleaner - Pink Lilac
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Candles

Candles are my personality. These are the ones that set a mood the second they’re lit — cozy, sultry, warm, or slightly mysterious. I’m picky about throw and scent balance, so if it made this list, it’s because it actually transforms a room and makes...

 
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In love with this scent. It's clean, it's citrusy, it smells like a vacation.
Volcano Signature Petite Candle
 
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This is a true splurge item. No one needs a $120 candle, but oh does it smell wonderful. I'm not a fan of traditional roses, but the tuberose is just delightful. Give it a chance, you'll see.
Tubéreuse - Diptyque Candle
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