Finding a signature scent is a very personal experience. After all, this is the scent people will associate with you when you walk into the room! And who doesn’t want to leave a good impression?
If you are looking to stand out from the crowd, it’s time to ditch your tired bottle of Chanel No. 5, and search for a scent that is uniquely you! It’s time to refresh your perfume collection, and The Cool Mom Co. has done the research for you. We’ve put together a list of the yummiest, most striking perfumes that are sure to leave everyone around you wanting more.
Skylar Clean Beauty
If you have sensitivity to fragrances you know that it can be a struggle to find products that don’t irritate your skin. You may have given up on purchasing perfume altogether.
With Skylar Clean Beauty, however, you don’t have to!
Skylar creates clean, hypoallergenic fragrances that are safe for sensitive skin. Additionally, all of their scents are vegan, gluten-free, and bottled in eco-friendly packaging.
Inspired by the nature of California, try out their highest-rated Isle Escape scent. It features notes of peony, cardamom, and ginger for a perfect beachy scent.
Not sure which one to try? Join their Scent Club and receive a new rollerball bottle of perfume every month.
Maya Njie Perfumes
While studying photography and design at University of the Arts London, founder Maya Njie became fascinated with the way scent and memory are intertwined. Born in Sweden, she started attempting to capture memories of her childhood by developing scents that evoked the places she knew and loved. Soon, Maya Njie Perfumes was born.
Each of her perfumes has a story and memory associated with it, making wearing one a truly immersive experience. We recommend trying her Voyeur Verde scent, inspired by an abandoned Mercedes being overtaken by nature that she encountered in Pedralma, Spain. With notes of mandarin, bergamot, and cypress it is a scent that is sure to take you on a journey as evocative as Njie’s own stories.
PHLUR
PHLUR is a fragrance brand you might have heard of but had difficulty trying. A cult favorite, their best-selling Missing Person scent is already on a waitlist. Again. A light scent designed to mimic the smell of a lover’s skin on your pillowcase, it features jasmine, orange blossom, and musk.
If a waitlist is not your thing, you can try a variety of other scents by this company, who values sustainability and transparency.
Dime Beauty
Dime Beauty began when the founder realized there were not many beauty brands that offered products targeted to a wide age range of women, all with different skin needs. Those that existed didn’t have the clean ingredients she wanted to use.
While Dime beauty offers a range of minimalistic beauty products, their perfumes should not be overlooked. With five different scents available in sleek, modern-looking packaging, there truly is something for everyone. All scents score a 1 or a 2 on the EWG’s Skin Deep Scoring system, which evaluates the chemicals in beauty products to see if they are safe. Products ranging from 1-2 are considered a low hazard, making these scents perfect for the clean beauty enthusiast in your life.
We recommend the I Love Your Smell, Baby perfume, which has a perfect floral scent with a touch of vanilla.
Penhaligons
This British perfume company has long been popular among the masses for their beautiful scents and packaging. While their perfumes have a hefty price tag, they are all classic scents that you can treasure for years to come.
We recommend their Babylon perfume, rich with notes of vanilla, saffron, and cedar for a unique scent that is sure to turn heads.
Nervous about ordering perfume online? Try their scent profiler to get matched with the perfect fragrance for you.
Imaginary Authors
If you’re looking for a scent that will pair perfectly with your latest Cool Mom Co. Book Club read, look no further than Imaginary Authors.
All of their beautifully crafted scents are inspired by stories, and seek to invoke a sense of place in the wearer. The bottles themselves are great pieces to have on display, with unique art that will add visual beauty to any room.
We’re fans of their Saint Julep scent, with summery notes of sweet mint, tangerine, and southern magnolia.
What is your go-to fragrance? Share with us in the comments below!