Best clean perfumes
Fragrances are small treasures.
So Im so pleased to share with you the best clean fragrances on the market right now.
Its the no-makeup-makeup of perfume: Its supposed to smell like you, just a bit more elevated.
Its achieved by blending together light musks, grounding woods, and a dash of airy florals.
Its inviting, but not obvious.
I very much agree.
Best fresh:Clean Reserve Rain Eau de Parfum
Theres nothing more refreshing and invigorating than rainfall.
A quenching, cooling storm that wipes the slate cleanits a smell thats ripe with possibilities.
Best white floral:The Maker Wild
A rich white floral thats decadent, yet sophisticated.
Its as rich with charisma as it is blossoms and botanicals.
Just like the start of a good night, it can take you anywhere.
This ones elevated and surprisingly creamy.
Jasmine fills out the fragrance with its unmistakable sweet and musky floral scent.
Finally, the fig and vanilla add some warmth and depth, giving the scent some thickness.
I grew up loving the candied fruity florals that were so popular in my youth.
This one feels succulent like the perfumes of my past, but significantly more refined.
Perhaps even a cocktail or two.
This sun-drenched scent layers together bergamot, neroli, jasmine, driftwood, and a sprinkling of sea salt.
It’s as if a perfume was made just for me.
One spritz of this, and I’m there.
Best spice:Henry Rose Char
Warm, sultry, and just singed with sophistication.
With hinoki wood and nude musk, this ones a little more complex for the nose.
The end result is balanced and welcoming, yet invigorating and sharp.
Ive never smelled a fragrance that balances herby greens with floral so well.
But this lets the floral and cashmere accords sing.
A lovely reminder that perfumes are truly little masterpieces.
Theyre often thought of as stuffy, powdery, and dated.
But this is thoroughly modern.
Its fresh and full of life.
This is the rose scent that made me love roses.
It totally reimagined what the traditional floral could be.
The signature fragrance has amassed a cult following which includes Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and Charlize Theron.
This dark, sensual fragrance evokes the more mercurial side of life.
And it has the fragrance notes to match.
This is, hands down, the sexiest perfume I own.
Now, I cant get enough!
The tobacco base and vibrant, smoky amber mingle together to create something so sophisticated and just plain sultry.
This is my official date night perfume.
Its where we find peace.
So its no wonder that some folks may want to smell like oceanic or aquatic locations, too.
Together, it makes a flattering blend that lives up to the CK fragrance legacy.
Its balanced, fresh, polished, and even a bit playful.
The entire collection of fragrances is full of fun perfumesCoconut!
(Its also a best-seller.)
It combines grapefruit, pink salt, and cedar for a scent that feels like golden hour.
This option is cozy and soft like cashmere.
In fact, thats one of their highlighted notesalongside coconut, vanilla, myrrh, and sandalwood.
If youre a fan of incense, youll love this perfume oil.
The scent is warm, seductive, and exotic.
Plus, the unique bottles are perfect for shelf decor after you use your last drop.
But these brands are open about what goes into their bottles.
Everyone has unique tastes and scent preferences.
These fragrances and brands have been personally vetted by me and tested by the mbg beauty team.
We also use real user reviews to help inform our decisions.
How to apply perfume
There are endlessways to wear fragranceincluding a few of the below.
Plus, a few tips on how tomake it last longer.
FAQ
What does it mean to be a clean perfume?
These ingredients can be natural, organic, synthetic, or a blend of all three!
Natural perfumes use those that use naturally-derived ingredients.
Organic perfumes prioritize organic ingredients where possible.
Are clean perfumes safe?
Generally speaking, clean perfumes use more thorough ingredient standards than conventional counterpartsbut not always.
This means they tend to be better to use for those who may have sensitive skin or other sensitivities.
The takeaway
Perfume is like a small gift you give yourself with each spray.
These little tinctures can lift your mood, inspire memories, and make you feel special.
Practically magic, no?
Consider this your handy treasure map.
