Picking a perfume to wear on your wedding day is deeply personal. It’s a scent that will always evoke memories of your special moment and years later will transport you back there.
And while you may have your dress (or jumpsuit), shoes, venue, centre pieces, cake and mini-moon sorted, finding the perfect fragrance can be a little harder.
While it isn’t the biggest priority when planning a wedding, if your budget allows, the perfect scent can make your day even more memorable.
To help you in your search, we’ve curated a list of 10 traditional and more unconventional fragrances to add the finishing touch to your day.
We’ve also taken into account bottle sizes, so if you want to keep a palm-sized spray close to top up or a full-size bottle to have and to hold, long after the day is over, you’ll find something to suit your every olfactory need.
Banana Republic Neroli Woods, Debenhams, £50
Banana Republic may be better known for its fashion, but within its new unisex fragrance collection ICON, you’ll find this gem. With eight perfumes to choose from, Neroli Woods is the star. The perfumer who made it was inspired by summers spent in the South of France and carefree days at the beach. We say bring the honeymoon forward to your wedding day.
Zara Fields At Nightfall, Zara, £17.99
Don’t dismiss high street brands when picking a perfume. Zara especially has upped its game in the world of scent. Packaged in a luxe faux leather embossed holder, Fields At Nightfall is packed with notes of praline, sandalwood and tonka bean. It’s warm, inviting and long-lasting. Everything you want in a partner right?
Kenzo Flower By Kenzo Eau De Vie, Fabled, £41
For notes of ginger, neroli and orange blossom, look no further. The original Flower By Kenzo has seen many versions, but this one is by far our favourite. Soft and sensual, it will see you through the ceremony, reception and when you finally call it a day. And then you get to go on honeymoon, hurrah!
H&M Above The Clouds Eau De Toilette, H&M, £12.99
Last year, H&M launched its first fragrance wardrobe, a selection bursting at the seams with luxury perfume blends at low prices. Liberally spritz this beautifully clean scent of cotton accord, rose, pink peppercorn, musk and amber onto skin, take a deep breath and head down the aisle in style.
Jo Malone Frangipani Flower Cologne, Jo Malone, £49
Jo Malone’s new blossom collection is a treasure trove of sweet scents, perfect for a bride. The frangipani flower is at the heart of this one, blended with jasmine petals, ylang ylang, sandalwood and lemon for a fresh floral finish that will be winning you compliments all day long.
Floral Street Neon Rose, Floral Street, £22
Spray onto your décolletage and pulse points as you get ready to tie the knot and slip this 10ml palm size bottle into a pocket or with a bridesmaid for safe-keeping. Infused with notes of jasmine, rose and apple blossom, this showpiece has a clean, alluring scent.
Ostens Fragrance Oil Préparation Jasmine Absolute, Ostens, £50
Ostens is a new brand that launched in 2018 with the concept of taking perfume back to basics. They’re the first fragrance brand to be completely transparent in their sourcing of ingredients, formulations and methods and you can trace the journey of your perfume back to the perfumer who started with just an idea. If you love jasmine, you’ll love this. It has the highest concentration available on the market and with it’s soft and sensual scent, it’s sure to leave a lasting memory.
&Other Stories Fleur de Mimosa Eau de Toilette, &Other Stories, £28
&Other Stories is a high street brand that’s created a whole fragrance line-up that looks much more expensive than it actually is, so if you’re sticking to a budget, look no further. Fleur de Mimosa is a blend of bergamot, almond, cedarwood and musk leaving a long lasting clean and fresh scent for your special day.
Jo Loves A Fragrance Paintbrush White Rose & Lemon Leaves, Jo Loves, £40
What is a fragrance paintbrush you may ask? It’s the same feminine and floral rose based spray perfume with a hint of lemon and citrus but in a compact and portable gel form. Simple click the black base and the gel will appear ready to paint onto your wrists. Along with your new spouse of course, it’ll make the perfect honeymoon companion too.
Clean Reserve Blonde Rose Eau De Parfum, Space NK, £20
Add an air of relaxation to getting ready on your big day with this rose, sandalwood and peony perfume that’s reminiscent of warm summer days and spring gardens. Pop it in your dress pocket for top ups throughout the day.
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