When it comes to my beauty routine, I care about every little lotion and potion that touches my skin. Fragrance is no exception — in fact, smelling good is a crucial part of looking good. But it can be challenging to find a scent I really vibe with. It feels like I’m on an endless search for a scent that compliments my personality and enables me to be adventurous, but I hate breaking the bank over a new bottle that will just end up gathering dust on my vanity. That all changed when I discovered Scentbird, a monthly subscription service that lets me sample different perfumes every month while I search for my signature scent.
As a person who prefers boutique scents, I didn’t want to smell like a department store, but didn’t know where else I could find a substantial variety of perfumes. With Scentbird, I can try up to three different scents a month from a whopping +450 brand name options from Burberry to Marc Jacobs. Each bottle lasts a full month and I can order any brand for as low as $15, which lets me explore multiple scents to match my moods-a clean, barely-there floral with hints of citrus spritz for the day time and a more luxurious, vanilla scent with woody undertones for the evening. Scentbird also allows me explore other scents as the seasons change, ensuring that I always have the right perfume for the right occasion.
Niche lines offer more daring or unusual scents you wouldn’t typically find at a department store. Perfume is an invisible accessory that leaves a lasting impression. These five fragrances from craft boutique labels guarantee your signature scent is one of a kind.
- Midnight Fleur by Nest
Exotic wood, patchouli, and black amber are blended with sensual notes of night-blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid to create a warm, sensual scent that’s not too sweet or overpowering. It’s akin to a flower blooming overtime to unveil the musky sweetness of its nectar that just draws you into its folds. This rich and complex scent is perfect for date night.
2. Jamaica By Nateeva
This scent will whisk you away on a Caribbean getaway with its breezy tropical aromas. Imagine a bowl filled with the most exotic fruits you can think of drizzled in a fine coat of vanilla before being tossed in freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s an intoxicating mixture of plumeria blossoms, mandarin and vanilla that reminds you of summertime at the beachfront. It’s every summer daydream you long for while stuck at the office. Careful, it might lead to a serious case of wanderlust.
3. Soleil de Capri by Montale
If you’re a sweet tooth addict or love lighter scents, this is the fragrance of your dreams. Soleil de Capri is an mouth-watering blast of grapefruit, kumquat, and citrus. Once it settles on the skin, it leaves behind a fruity bubblegum scent. This is a great scent for bright and bubbly personalities.This simple, energizing fragrance will leave you floating on a positivity high all day.
4. Tenue de Soirée by Annick Goutal
With a name that translates to “evening dress,” this scent was made for power femmes who revel in their sensuality. Soirée is a woody, floral scent that features notes of iris, patchouli, black currant, leather, and musk. It’s basically elegance in a bottle. This scent was made for a night out on the town, although its light enough for casual wear as well.
5. Foxglove by Joya
This scent was definitely made with nature-lovers in mind; it’s a bold mixture of grassy scents that leave you smelling like a freshly-tilled garden bed. Foxglove combines tangy blood orange notes with the heady scent of fresh meadow grass and flowery hyacinth to create an aroma reminiscent of a warm spring morning. Its soft, minimal notes vibe well with a mellow spirit.
These five perfumes are just a taste of what Scentbird has to offer. The best part about the subscription? I am able to date the scents before I commit to them! Sampling a few different perfumes each month helps me get a feel for what suits me and my always changing style. The sample-size bottles are carry-on friendly and so easy to keep in a purse or bag, so I can refresh on the go. If you don’t know where to start, take Scentbird’s short quiz that will help you find a scent that works for you.
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