I’ve been wearing perfume since I can remember and relish each scent that reminds me of a different time period in my life. I have at times amassed dozens of perfumes that I collect and revisit like some people might care for plants. However, when I had my first baby 4 years ago something intuitively clicked and suddenly I didn’t want my newborn around all these fumes. It felt intrusive that I would spray on perfume and my newborn would have to inhale it. So I stopped wearing perfume for A LONG TIME. Then cleaner beauty products started to get more air time and traction and I since discovered Goop Parfums (my first being Ed. 01 in 2016) along with others along the way. These are some that I really enjoy in the summer as well as 2 that I haven’t let go of yet even though I don’t know what’s in them.
Kai Fragrances Perfume Oil $48- Listing the oil version of this because it’s more economical, lasts longer and am crazy about oils right now. This perfume smells like a warm summer night, that could be tropical. I was a Chloe’s Narcisse lover (discontinued) and this reminds me of that gardenia forward smell. It’s a floral through and through but light enough for a hot summer day where strong smells are too much.
2. Maison Margiele Replica $35 for 10 .06 ounce samples, great if you want to find a clean scent but need to do some homework! I have only tried the “Beach Walk” one which is the epitome of a summer scent with some hints of Calvin Klein’s classic Escape, so I’m looking forward to this sampler box!
3. LaVanila The Healthy Fragrance Vanilla Coconut $48 I do not own this because I am not a Vanilla girl but did smell it at Ulta and it smells exactly like you think it would! I had a friend growing up that wore a Vanilla perfume and cannot smell anything Vanilla without thinking of her, so I associate that with HER smell. Oh well. It’s delicious.
4. Current Goop- They have the Shiso , which sounded too woodsy for me, but the latest Orchard scent is perfection and the inspiration for this piece! It’s warm & sweet, a solid floral BUT it’s the “hay” that really makes it original and balances out the sugar. I’m so glad they started selling the smaller .5 fl ounce sprays because it makes the commitment a lot less!
5. The Naughty Ones- Alrighty, as mentioned there’s still some scents that are not clean but that I still love. When I smell these 2, they remind me of summers past with good memories and future dreams. I still have a place in my heart for Chanel Eau Fraiche & Bond’s No. 09 Warhol. Eau Fraiche is a lot like the original Chance but has a green freshness about it that is lovely at this time of year. The Warhol, I don’t know how to describe it, the 70’s? If you’ve heard the song “Sex & Candy” and wondered that meant, this might be it. 🙂 It’s beyond original. Get a sample here!
Enough about smells! I fell in love with this short, soft lavender pink number by Love Shack Fancy, that is almost too short, and super girly with the layers of pink ruffle layers and linen. Wearing it I felt lighter, happy and downright girly! It’s gonna be summer soon, anything goes! Happy inhaling, XO, Z
