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Fragrance

Calling us fragrance-obsessed here at Byrdie HQ would be an understatement. In this section, you'll find the perfumes our editors can't stop spritzing, new scent ingredient trends, interviews for iconic perfumers, and more.

The Best Perfume Oils, Editor Tested & Reviewed
The 8 Best Perfume Oils of 2023, Editor Tested & Reviewed

Juicy Couture Y2k fragrances
9 Y2K Scents That Still Hold Up

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Summer 2023's Biggest Fragrance Trends Include Rain Scents and Dessert Gormounds

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I'm a Fragrance Enthusiast—Here’s What I Thought About ScentBox's Subscription

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Rain-Inspired Fragrances Are on The Rise—Here's Why

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13 Expensive Perfumes That Are Actually Worth It, According to Beauty Editors

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The Coolest Fragrances You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The 10 Best New Perfumes for Spring 2023 TOUT
We Sniffed All the Newest Perfumes, And These Are the 11 Best Spring Launches

Best Dior Gift Sets of 2023
The 10 Best Dior Gift Sets of 2023

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Scentbird vs. ScentBox: How To Choose the Best Fragrance Subscription for You

Perfumes Similar to Baccarat Rouge 540
10 Perfumes Similar to Baccarat Rouge 540

Best Chanel Gift Sets of 2023
The 20 Best Chanel Gift Sets of 2023

Best Room Sprays
The 7 Best Room Sprays of 2023

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Hair Fragrances Bring Your Signature Scent to Your Strands (Without Damage)

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DedCool's Milk Layering + Enhancer Fragrance Makes Everything Smell Better

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Sol De Janeiro's New Perfume Mist Is Like a Trip to the Beach in a Bottle

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Rihanna Reveals What Success and Falling in Love Smells Like

Signature Scent Zodiac Sign
How to Choose Your Signature Scent for 2023, According to Your Zodiac Sign

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6 Fragrance Brands Conscious Beauty Shoppers Should Know About

Keta Burkes-Williams, founder of Ourside
Ourside Founder Keta Burke-Williams Loves Experimenting With Eclectic Scents

Fragrance Scents Make You Smell More Seductive
These 7 Scents Will Make You Smell More Seductive, According to a Perfumer

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The Best Cologne Subscription Boxes for Trying Out New Scents
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16 Aphrodisiac Scents That Set the Mood

PHLUR Tangerine Boy Fragrance
Phlur’s Tangerine Boy is Striking, Unapologetic, and Risky—I Think It’s Genius

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Revealed: These Are the Best-Selling Scents From Nest Fragrances

12 Longest Lasting Perfumes With Stay All Day Power

The 10 Best Celebrity Perfumes of 2022
The 10 Best Celebrity Perfumes of 2023

Real Women Share Their Favorite Colognes
Women Share Their Favorite Colognes to Challenge Binary Fragrance

Baccarat Rouge 540
Everyone’s Buzzing About the Baccarat Rouge 540 Perfume—Here’s Our Honest Review

Best Bath & Body Works Scents of 2022
The 12 Best Bath & Body Works Scents of 2023

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How to Make Perfume With Essential Oils for the Ultimate Signature Scent

The 13 Best Victoria's Secret Perfumes of 2022
The 15 Best Victoria's Secret Perfumes of 2023

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Shimmering Body Oil
TikTok's Favorite Perfume Now Comes as a Shimmering Body Oil

Ariana Grande mod fragrance campaign
Ariana Grande Just Dropped Two New Scents Inspired by '60s Mod Aesthetics

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How to DIY Your Own Cologne in 4 Steps, According to Perfumers

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How to Build a Fragrance Collection, According to Perfumers

10 Rollerball Perfumes That Pretty Much Make You Smell Irresistible

Mood-Boosting Perfumes
The Best Mood-Boosting Perfumes, According to a Pro

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Is Scentbird Worth It? A Thorough Review From a Fragrance Obsessive

Most popular perfume on TikTok next to flowers
12 Perfumes TikTok Can't Get Enough Of

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Create Your Signature Scent by Layering Perfumes—Here’s How

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I Never Have a Bad Skin Day When I Use My E.l.f. Holy Hydration Face Cream

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21 Gender-Neutral Fragrances to Wear All Year Long

The 12 Best Patchouli Perfumes of 2023

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Does Perfume Actually Expire? We Asked Professional Fragrance Creators

Tory Burch Essence of Dreams
Tory Burch Just Launched Five New Fragrances—I Tried Them All

TikTokers Say This Febreze Scent Smells Exactly Like Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille

Ariana Grande
More of a Good Thing: Cloud 2.0 Intense by Ariana Grande

marc jacobs perfect
On Ruthless Self-Love and Marc Jacobs’ New Scent, Perfect

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The Best Prada Perfumes, Ranked

Mair perfume
15 Black-Owned Fragrances You Need to Know About

pumpkin inspired scents
9 Aromatic Fragrances That'll Make You Crave a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Best Jasmine Perfumes
The 12 Best Jasmine Perfumes of 2023

Winter Fragrances
The 13 Best Winter Fragrances on the Market Right Now

El Cosmico
The 17 Best Spring Fragrances on the Market Right Now

byredo vanille antique fragrance
A Review of Byredo's Vanille Antique from a Noted Vanilla Apologist

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15 Summer Fragrances That Will Mentally Teleport You to the Beach

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8 Herb-Inspired Fragrances That Bottle Up Refreshing Summer Vibes

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Exclusive: Boy Smells Launches in Sephora With New Fine Fragrance Woodphoria

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The Most Popular Perfumes in America, by City

Black Girls Smell Good Creator Maiya Nicole
Black Girls Smell Good Creator Maiya Nicole Used to Own 250 Fragrances

Divya Gugnani, founder of 5 SENS
Divya Gugnani Wants to Reimagine the World of Luxury Fragrance

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Aftershave vs. Cologne: The Byrdie Boy Guide to Finding Your Scent

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All Your Solid Cologne Questions, Answered