The Best Wedding Perfume for Your Bridal Style

Are you a boho bride or more classically inclined? Either way, we’ve found the fragrance for you!

Scent has the power to evoke strong memories, making it all the more important to carefully choose a perfume to wear on your wedding day. Chances are, whenever you catch a whiff of the fragrance thereafter, you’ll be brought back to your perfect big day and all the celebratory moments you shared with your spouse, your family, and your friends. But just how do you go about choosing a perfume from all the beautiful bottles in Sephora or on the department store shelves? Simple. Just base your pick on your bridal style.

Whether you went with a classic ball gown or bohemian sheath, your personal style has probably already helped you choose a wedding dress. Similarly, it’s always best to select your wedding-day scent with your individual tastes in mind. You want to feel wholly like yourself on the big day after all, so aligning your perfume with your personality is the way to go. Boho bride? Opt for a fragrance with gorgeous woodsy notes. Is your bridal style more classic and refined? Choose a scent that features fresh florals.

No matter your particular tastes, we found the fragrance for you. See the best wedding perfumes for every bridal style, below.

Modern

For the modern bride, a fragrance with notes of orange blossom, orange rind, sandalwood, violet, and rose is recommended. This bold bride should opt for a perfume that is intense and musky, according to L.A. florist and perfumer Eric Buterbaugh.

Some recommended modern wedding perfumes include:

Forged in the North
Ralph Lauren Romance Rosé
EB Florals Kingston Osmanthus Eau de Parfum
Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori

Boho

Oud, vetiver, bergamot, and citrus zest are key notes for the perfect bohemian fragrance. According to Buterbaugh, oud is the new patchouli and adds a sexy element to the boho girl’s scent.

Some recommended bohemian wedding perfumes include:

Estée Lauder Beautiful Belle
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar

Romantic

For the romantic bride, a scent featuring lavender offset with vanilla, sage, sandalwood, or apricot is ideal. This bride is described as having one foot on each side—sexy and sensual, and balanced and clean.

Some recommended romantic wedding perfumes include:

Guerlain Mon Guerlain
Clinique My Happy Peony Picnic
Giorgio Armani Sí Passione

Classic

Classic brides should opt for a fragrance that is quite floral, but in the softest way. Lily of the valley, hyacinth, tuberose, and jasmine are some undeniably classic scents that are recommended.

Some recommended classic wedding perfumes include:

Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum Intense

Choosing the perfect wedding perfume based on your bridal style can add an extra touch of personalization to your special day. Whether you’re a modern, boho, romantic, or classic bride, there is a fragrance out there that perfectly complements your style and personality. So, take the time to explore different scents and find the one that makes you feel most like yourself on your wedding day.