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Scent-sational Fragrance Finds: Fragrance Recommendations from a Newbie to the World of Fragrance
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items as a newbie into the world of fragrance, here are some of the scents I've fallen for! these are organized by ~vibes~ not necessarily fragrance families because i know it's SO hard to describe fragrances! I hope my oddly specific description in the notes help you get a better insight into these scents and discover a new favorite or even your signature scent! btw, I'm happy to hear your recommendations in the comments so please drop your favorites!
Sections
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Vacay in a Bottle Scents
Fab & Fruity Fragrances!
Cozy ZZZscents
Flower Power!
Cult Classics
must-have mists
Vacay in a Bottle Scents
for when you need to get away but don't have PTO :( these scents will transport you and elevate your paradise daydreams
this is a tropical. mixed fruit fragrance! fruity, fruity goodness! think mixed fruit and tropical without the traditional coconut scent. fruity and warm!
GUAVA GRANITA Eau De Parfum
this smells JUST like ocean breeze. it's scary how accurate it is. salty with a slight citrus edge, I love it! it's so bright and aquatic without being overpowering! it lasts all day and transforms into a lovely salty, sand skin scent. soooo accurate...
SEA Hair and Body Fragrance Mist 50ml
i'll forever be amazed at how EB practically captures the name of their scents in a bottle…this one is warm, sunkissed sand in a bottle! think cozy coconut mixed with warm vanilla! she has an edge tho, this is not your typical vanilla scent! sooo goo...
SAND Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
a true guava scent! it's fruity and warm and you will literally feel like you're carrying guavas all day. it's alcohol free so it won't weigh your hair down. oh and it SPARKLESSS! super yum
Perfume Mist de Guava
Fab & Fruity Fragrances!
scents that are fruity and fun! these are great if you like scents that are playful and fragrant. instant mood boosts!
a super sweet and sparkling scent, smells just like strawberries! this is a lovely scent if you love gourmand scents with a fruity twist. the mist lasts a long time and a little goes a long way
Santa Barbara Strawberry Body Mist - NEST New York
a more relaxed take on the stawberry fragrance trend. this smells more like clean linen sheets in a strawberry field. a clean scent with a fruity twist. sweet without being too coying
CLEAN CLASSIC Strawberry Fields
yummy, yummy! this is a fizzy, rock candy vibes in a bottle scent! it's sweet without being too in your face. it gives a bit of a nostalgia vibe, sweet with a fruity edge
LYCHEE MILKSHAKE Hair and Body Fragrance Mist 50ml
berry sweet. berry cute. this might not be for everyone but it's a truly juicy scent you should *pick* if you love sweet and fruity scents. layer this with hot cakes from snif and you have a delicious experience!
Berry Styles Body Mist
FRUITY! she is literally just mixed fruit juice. i love it but i know it might not be for everyone. think fruit snacks gummies, sweet and fruity! slightly addicting
Juice
legit smells like fresh peaches. it's a playful and fruity scent that gives you an instant mood boost! smells lovely alone but it also plays well with other scents. fresh and fruity!
PEACHES Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
this is a lovely mix between fruity and sweet! it smells like a tropical smoothie or a mango tart. perfect summer scent because it's refreshing and very fruit forward. not very “milkshake” milky tho
MANGO MILKSHAKE Hair and Body Fragrance Mist 50ml
Cozy ZZZscents
warm and comforting scents! i'm not a big vanilla or gourmand person but even i can't resist these! they are very sweet and warm without hurting your head
a very cozy scent, this is like sipping hot cocoa in the winter. sweet and warm! I'm not a big gourmand fan but this is sweet without making you sick!
Marshmallows Hair And Body Fragrance Mist
buzzing with all the cozy vibes! trust me when i tell you a little goes a long way! a warm cozy scent with just the perfect boozy edge
Bee Eau De Parfum
Flower Power!
to some these scents might be too floral-in-your-face, to me these are floral garden party dreams and really capture the essence of being in a garden!
picture this: a huge, huge flower bouquet. we're talking HUGE you can't even carry it with both arms! now, you're repeatedly getting beat up with it. at first, its a little too much, but then you're too lost in the flower daze. it might not be for ev...
Florist Eau De Parfum
this is a lovely floral and warm fragrance, it is perfect for the spring and summer time. I am amazed at how it captures the scent of frangipane flowers with a slight hint of jasmine that peeks through! there's no vanilla thankfully, just flower!
Frangipani Flower Cologne | Jo Malone London
Cult Classics
too iconic not to mention, these fragrance have earned their spot! I have to make a separate category for them because they deserve it!
a lovely, light floral scent! she's soft without being powdery a gorgeous scent that layers nicely with so many other scents!
Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum by Viktor & Rolf
toastyyy. you're by the fireplace and all you smell are logs burning. i don't reach for it too often but i just can't get rid of it because sometimes you do just want to smell like ashes and smoke
REPLICA By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette | Maison Margiela
this is such a wonderful frangrance if you're a fan of very aquatic scents! it's just like the ocean breeze and it doesn't hurt your head or feel too heavy!
Replica Beach Walk EDT Perfume | Maison Margiela Official
must-have mists
body & hair mists i love!! these are great if you're not a fan of super strong scents but still want to smell good all day! you can spritz these on your hair for a longlasting scent all day
glossier you duuupe! smells like a floral cup of tea! very light and airy. the mist doesn't make your hair feel dry or crunchy and lasts a very long time!
Sheer Violet Hair Perfume
fruity guava goodness!! it’s very VERY sweet and then dries down to a floral scent. I only need to apply a small amount because it’s very longlasting for a mists
Cheirosa 48 Perfume Mist