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We sometimes feel like Goldilocks when picking a new signature scent.

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One might be toofruity.

One might not be musky enough.

One might have an overwhelming mix of notes you’ve never heard before.

Aesop Aurner in branded component on a light gray background

Sarah Hoffmann holding a bottle of Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum

But in the end, there is always one that will fit you just right.

The chamomile and cardamom notes make it almost tea-like, I love the complexity of it.

Cheerful butter yellow bottle aside, this scent is solar to a tee.

Sarah Hoffmann holding a bottle of Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum

Sarah Hoffmann holding a bottle of Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum

It’s really delicate and fresh but has hints of warmth and sweetness.

Its subtle from far away but bold and unique up close.

Yes, this is another spring perfume with a pear note (are we sensing a trend?

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Kara McGrath holding a bottle of Jo Malone London’s Frangipani Flower Cologne

Try not to feel happy while wearing this, we dare you.

Every sniff is a burst of energy, but also refined and grounding.

Honestly, the refreshing aroma is so uplifting and vibrant it somehow embodies the essence of sisterhood.

Kara McGrath holding a bottle of Jo Malone London’s Frangipani Flower Cologne

Kara McGrath holding a bottle of Jo Malone London’s Frangipani Flower Cologne

What exactly is a chypre, you ask?

Traditionally, these fragrances contain a combination of notes based on ingredients found on the island of Cyprus.

Hermess Barenia is one of the chypre launches that put this pop in of scent back on our radar.

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Nicola Dall’Asen holding a bottle of Dries Van Noten’s Bitter Splash Eau de Parfum

You smell so good.

Well to start, salt is one of lifes great joys, period.

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Nicola Dall’Asen holding a bottle of Dries Van Noten’s Bitter Splash Eau de Parfum

Nicola Dall’Asen holding a bottle of Dries Van Noten’s Bitter Splash Eau de Parfum

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Jennifer Hussein holding a bottle of U Beauty’s Proem Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Hussein holding a bottle of U Beauty’s Proem Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Hussein holding a bottle of U Beauty’s Proem Eau de Parfum

Phlur Golden Rule Eau de Parfum reflective gold bottle of perfume with blocky white cap on light gray background

Sarah Han holding a bottle of Phlur’s Golden Rule Eau de Parfum

Sarah Han holding a bottle of Phlur’s Golden Rule Eau de Parfum

Sarah Han holding a bottle of Phlur’s Golden Rule Eau de Parfum

LoveShackFancy Forever In Love Eau de Parfum in branded component on a light gray background

Hermès Barénia in branded component on a light gray background

Arquiste Peau in branded component on a light gray background

Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar Body Mist glass bottle of pale yellow body mist with white cap on light gray background

Acne Studios Par Frederic Malle in branded component on a light gray background

Jouissance Les Cahiers Secrets in branded component on a light gray background

BDK Tubéreuse Impériale in branded component on a light gray background

Nette Pear Jam in branded component on a light gray background

Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey in branded component on a light gray background

Elorea Jang in branded component on a light gray background