16 AB Staff Share Their All-Time Favourite Signature Scent (& Why It’s a Game Changer)


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Fragrances have a powerful way of evoking nostalgic memories

From holidays and romances to reminding us of a specific period of time in our lives, and along the way one or two of them stick and become our ‘signature scent’.

Maybe you discovered your signature scent the old fashioned way, getting a whiff of someone who walked past you and chasing them down the street to ask why they smell so delicious.

I’ve had a few signature scents over the years...

My teens were punctuated with the sweet, citrusy notes of DKNY’s Be Delicious while I was hanging out at the local Timezone (if you weren’t a ‘90s kid, Google it), my uni days were a fun, hazy memory of Romance by Ralph Lauren then I graduated to more grown up, chic scents and have recently moved into more woodsy, sexy and spicy scent territory.

Because, I’m trying to live my best chic, sexy and spicy life.

If you’re looking for a new signature scent and need some inspiration, I asked 16 of my Adore Beauty colleagues (they’ve tried a lotta of fragrances) what their current signature scents are.

Maybe you’ll love the sound of one of these as your new signature scent too!

P.S. One of the best things about shopping a fragrance from Adore Beauty’s Scent Room is that every full-size purchase comes with a free sample vial, so you can try it before you open a bottle.

If you’re not vibing it, you can always send it back for a refund. How good is that?


1. BDK Pas Ce Soir.

BDK Pas Ce Soir Maddy BDK Pas Ce Soir Maddy

What:

BDK Pas Ce Soir EDP 100ml

Why Maddy loves it:

“My personal fave is BDK Pas Ce Soir. Every time I'm in the office I run straight to the fragrance room - it's so fragrant I only need a spray or two and it'll last all day.”


2. who is elijah HIS | HER.

who is elijah HIS | HER Amy selfie who is elijah HIS | HER Amy selfie

What:

who is elijah HIS | HER 100ML

Why Amy loves it:

"Who is elijah HIS | HER had me hooked from the very first spritz."

"It's been my signature scent ever since. If I had to write a dating app bio for this fragrance, it'd be:

Only showers with premium body oil. Enjoys hiking in the woods. Flowers and chocolate advised.

It's a little bit sultry and sensual, but still very clean, fresh and woodsy.

Every time I've worn who is elijah His | Her, someone has come up to me and asked if I'm wearing Le Labo Santal 33.

As in, the cult luxury fragrance with a $440 price tag.”


3. Lumira Cuban Tobacco.

Lumira Cuban Tobacco Eau de Parfum Lumira Cuban Tobacco Eau de Parfum

What:

Lumira Cuban Tobacco Eau de Parfum 100ml

Why Alexina loves it:

"Lumira Cuban Tobacco now and forever!!!

"I have the perfume oil but it's also available in an EDPLumira Parfum Cuban Tobacco and of course the Lumira Glass Candle – Cuban Tobacco , it's just the perfect mix of smoky and spicy with a little herbal hint.”

Shop the Lumira Cuban Tobacco scents and candle here:


4. Who is Elijah EAU, Creed Windflowers, Aesop Marrakech & Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance.

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What:

Who is Elijah EAU 100mL

Creed Windflowers

Aesop Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum 50mL

Juliette Has a Gun Lady Vengeance EDP 100ml

Why Liz loves them:

“I have a signature scent for every day of the week. Monday is WIE Eau to start the week off right with crushed green leaves, fat, ripe figs, creamy coconut and the memories of another weekend lost!"

"My other signature scents at the moment are Creed Windflowers because it's very jasmine-y so I feel like I smell like a fancy neighbourhood walk, Aesop Marrakech for Fridays because it's the perfect cozy couch scent or Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance for my Saturday night date night alter-ego.”

Shop Liz's signature scents here:


5. BDK Citrus Riviera & Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia.

BDK Citrus Riviera & Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia BDK Citrus Riviera & Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia

What:

BDK Citrus Riviera 100ml EDP

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia EDT Intense 50ml

Why Ira loves them:

"My signature scent, which I’d been wearing for years, was discontinued and it's taken me ages to decide what I want now."

"I decided I want to smell like mandarins and sunshine, so I've spent months sampling all the citrusy perfumes I can find.

Happy to say I’ve recently landed on BDK's Citrus Riviera, it's so lovely and zesty.

Haven't bought it just yet, only finally came to my decision 2 weeks ago (it's been a process).

In the meantime, I have also been wearing Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia, which is so gentle and perfect every day."

Shop Ira's signature scents here:


6. Trudon II (Deux).

Trudon II (Deux) Trudon II (Deux)

What:

Trudon II (Deux) 100ml

Why Sharon loves it:

"I've been loving the Trudon Deux lately as a summer scent (if the weather ever catches up). It's citrusy but also slightly woody."


Check out more of our staff signature scents in the YouTube video below:


7. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense.

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What:

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense EDP 90ml

Why Marie loves it:

"YSL Libre Intense is my favourite night out fragrance."

"Intoxicating, seductive, elegant but still edgy and has some of my absolute fave notes of bergamot, vanilla, tonka bean and vetiver.

This is what gives you the rich, yet not overpowering and super long-lasting scent (that gets people talking)."


8. Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour.

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour

What:

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Perfume Concentrate 100ml

Why Kristy loves it:

"It's the perfect mix of fruit and spice. It is a great summer scent, so I am currently dousing myself in it, wishing sunnier and hotter days will start!”


9. Kayali Invite Only Amber.

Kayali Invite Only Amber Kayali Invite Only Amber

What:

Kayali Invite Only Amber 23 Eau De Parfum 100ml

Why Adele loves it:

"I'm loving Kayali Invite Only Amber at the moment."

"It’s giving cool girl mysterious vibes!!! Like something Kate Moss would wear."


10. Juliette Has A Gun Pear.

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What:

Juliette Has A Gun Pear Inc 50ml EDP

Why Megan loves it:

"It’s fresh, sexy and summery."


11. Narciso Rodriguez for her & Giorgio Armani Si.

Narciso Rodriguez for her  Sadaf Narciso Rodriguez for her  Sadaf

What:

narciso rodriguez for her EDP Spray 100ml

Giorgio Armani Si EDP 100ml

Why Sadaf loves them:

"Narciso Rodriguez's 'for her' is the only scent that hasn’t left my fragrance wardrobe in the last six to seven years."

"It has the perfect balance of feminine-leaning notes like rose and peach (I don't actually love rose scents but this isn't too rose-y) and deeper notes like amber and sandalwood.

Giorgio Armani’s Si is my other signature scent - chic, elegant and always makes me feel sexy and strong when I wear it.

I’ve also been on the hunt for a daytime signature scent and have my eyes on Aesop Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum 50mL which smells fresh but also has some bite."

Shop Sadaf's signature scents here:


12. Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume.

Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume

What:

Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume EDP 100ml

Why Laura loves it:

"Juliette Has a Gun - Not A Perfume has become my signature scent since I first spritzed it on two years ago!"

"I love it so much I even have the Juliette Has A Gun NOT a Home Diffuser in my home of the same scent.

The unique sweet and fresh note smells slightly different on everyone - the recipe for a true signature!

I love to wear it during the day and then layer another scent on top to bring out the deep vanilla note for evening."


13. HERMETICA Verticaloud.

HERMETICA Verticaloud. HERMETICA Verticaloud.

What:

HERMETICA Verticaloud

Why Nikkita loves it:

“There's no easy way to describe Hermetica's Vertical Oud."

"It's leathery, it's sultry, it's mysterious and it's sexy.

It's my go-to fragrance for date night and any time I'm wanting to feel like * that * rich aunty.

I get compliments on it every time I wear it."


14. Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm....

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What:

Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm…. EDP 50ml

Why Kathryn loves it:

“I came by Juliette Has a Gun MMMM... by accident, and it has quickly become my go-to day time scent."

"It's sweet and floral, but not sickly. If this fragrance was an event, it would be a cocktail high tea amidst a garden. She's fun but also a little bit fancy at heart.”


15. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

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What:

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau De Toilette 100ml

Why Gerard loves it:

"An oldie but a goodie. This was the first fragrance I ever bought and for years it was my signature."

"Perfect for the day but transitioning beautifully into evening events, he's a go anywhere, anytime kind of scent. For an all rounder, it goes to this GOAT."


16. Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc.

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc

What:

narciso rodriguez pure musc EDP 100ml

Why Jo loves it:

"It's really smokey and warm."

"The florals offset the smoky scent. The vibe it gives me is 'rich MILF' but it's also quite youthful and has a sophistication to it thats not overly sweet. It feels young and sexy."

 

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