Need a little help picking the best perfume for your special day? We’ve got your scent covered.
Finding a perfume for your wedding day can be stressful – even with our guide to choosing a wedding scent. Smells are so connected to memories that you need to find a fragrance you will enjoy for years to come, as the memories of your day flood back in a single sniff.
A floral scent is the obvious choice, and we’ve combined some of the best from brands such as Chloé and Byredo.
We’ve also included some great alternatives if you prefer a less flowery fragrance.
Take a look at our top picks, and then check out our top wedding hairstyles for this year…
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Liquides Imaginaires’s Dom Rosa, £155
What bride wouldn’t want to smell like rosé champagne? This gorgeous scent is a complex combination of sweet, citrus and wood. Perfect for a romantic wedding in a French chateaux. -
Escentric Molecules, £72
Famously containing one single molecule, this fragrance moulds to your own, creating a unique scent. Reacting to your natural pheromones, don’t be surprised if your first kiss goes on for a little. Too. Long. -
Chloe Nomade, from £47
Pretty and girly but still powerful, perfect for a bride who wants to stand out but not divide the crowd. -
Illuminum White Gardenia Petals, £125
The verified actual perfume worn by Kate Middleton on her wedding day. So if it’s a fairytale you’re going for, this is the one. -
Gucci Bloom, £52
Floral, as the name suggests, but not at all blousy. It’s vibrant and fresh instead. If your wedding is free-spirited or field-based, this might be your jam. -
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Intense, £116
Sexy and oriental, the original feminine fragrance has been given an even feistier boost in this Eau de Parfum Intense version, with a good dose of exotic patchouli and warm amber. Spot on if you’re having a romance and fun-filled evening wedding. -
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, £158
Smells like all the best bits of Summer, it’s as simple as that. Wear it if you met on holiday and want to remember those magic times, if you’re having a destination wedding, or if you want to bring a little exotic sunshine to a rain-sodden marquee in the English countryside. -
Le Labo Santal 33, £125
Smoky, leathery and musky this is NOT a feminine fragrance. Which makes it perfect for a bride who wants to break the mould. A unisex fragrance leaning to the masculine side, your groom may be drawn to it for its familiar notes. Expect a nuzzled neck all day long. -
Byredo Flowerhead, £95
Byredo perfumes are on the pricey side, but are absolutely worth the money, especially for a special occasion such as a wedding. Each fragrance has its own unique smell and story, with Flowerhead being one of our ultimate favourites. -
Penhaligon’s Iris Prima, £100
A ‘ballerina in a bottle’ we love the sophisticated glamour of Iris Prima. With top notes of bergamot and pink pepper, a heart of iris absolute and jasmine and a base of leather and sandalwood, it will have you dancing down the aisle. -
Dior J’Adore, from £54
Rose, bergamot and jasmine, this ultra-feminine fragrance is the stuff love stories are made of.
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How to Pick the Right Cologne/Perfume For You
What’s the Difference Between Cologne/Perfume, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Parfum?
I know, it’s seems super complicated and, to be honest, it doesn’t really need to be. Here’s a top-level breakdown so you know the real difference and can now choose the right fragrance option for you.
What are Top Notes, Base Notes, and Medium Notes?
Top Notes: These are typically lighter scents and what you’ll smell first.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
