There are so many elements that complete the look of a bride to make her feel gorgeous and lovely on her big day. Be it the dress, the heels, the hair & make-up, the jewelry – it all seamlessly blends together to make the bride look like the prettiest version of herself on her big day. Another element that is quite underplayed is perfume! Yes, choosing the right bridal fragrance is key to feeling sophisticated and smelling like a million bucks on your wedding!
Every bride has her own taste and preference when it comes to fragrances, but if you are confused about which would be the scent of the day for you then worry not, we’ve got your back. We have put together a list of some of the most luxurious and divine scents that you are sure to fall in love with! So without further ado let’s get started.
FRUITY & FLORAL FRAGRANCES
Every girl has at least one (if not many) perfume in her collection that is either fruity or smells like a blossoming garden of flowers. These fragrances are generally sweet smelling and are oh so girly! So if sweet scents are your thing and if you want every guest at your wedding come up to you and compliment you for the way you smell, then this list should be your Bible!
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: Burberry Her Petals is the perfect mix of wild berries, Violets and Jasmines, while Versace Bright Crystal is another great choice for fruity floral scent lovers with a combination of Yuzu, Pomegranate, Lotus & Magnolias. But if you want to smell like you’ve walked straight out of a floral garden, or the Garden of Eden then you can look out for these scents that will surely have your heart! – Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia with notes of Jasmine, Frangipani & Pear Blossoms, Chloe Love Story with a mix of Orange Blossoms, Rose, Peach & Cedar, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet with spicy floral notes, and Chanel No5 with scents of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley & Vanilla!
PERFUMES WITH FRESH NOTES
If you are attracted to fresh notes, then this one’s just the list you want to see! Fresh notes in a scent can be citrus, green or aquatic. Anything that you can associate with a breath of fresh air be it something citrusy (orangey or lemony) or like fresh green grass or just the smell of the ocean or the sea.
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: If you are into citrus notes then you should definitely try Coco Chanel Mademoiselle which is dominated by orange scents, and another option along similar lines would be Dolce Shine by Dolce & Gabbana. Or if you’d like something stronger on similar lines, then you can check out Versace Dylan Purple. CK One by Calvin Klein is another great option and this one has a mix of lemon & orange notes along with a hint of green notes as well, and is available for both men & women so you can share with your better half if you like! And if aquatic scents floats your boat then the Armani Acqua di Gio with base notes of water, lemon & mint could be your best best!
RAVISHING ROSY SCENTS
The flower that symbolizes love and romance is loved by one and all. Who doesn’t love roses! Be it as part of your bridal bouquet, as the main floral in your wedding decor, buttercream roses on your cake, and what not, roses take everything a notch higher to give it the ‘wow’ factor. And let’s not forget the fragrance of roses that captivates everyone around it. So if you’re all about roses and it is one of your most loved fragrances, then you will fall in love with our rose perfume recommendations!
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents, Miss Dior Rose N’Roses, Dolce & Gabbana Rose, Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom or Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose – pick any of these for the oh-so-gorgeous spray of roses on your big day! If you want to smell like a bunch of fresh roses with a kiss of luxury then you can definitely pick any of these without a doubt!
FRAGRANCES WITH WOODY NOTES
If deep fragrances that add richness, warmth and depth are what entices you, then you must go for perfumes with woody notes. Crisp, dry woody notes are definitely going to turn heads because it is very different from any of the fruity or floral scents. If you are attracted to mature fragrances then you must give these perfumes a shot!
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: If you like a subtle woody scent then you can go for either Chanel Noir with its sandalwood & vanilla notes or Gucci Bamboo with sandalwood and amber scents. Or if you’d like something more intense you can opt for My Burberry Black that has notes of amber or Estee Lauder Desert Eden with a scent mix of sandalwood and Turkish Rose.
MAGICAL MUSK PERFUMES
Musk fragrances are all things romance and sensuality to define it in the simplest way! They are warm, intimate and very cozy. And if these fragrances share your vibe, then you must go for musk perfumes for your big day. The scent notes are just going to elevate your entire bridal look and by all means is going to complete it! Combined with other fragrances, you can never go wrong with the correct musk perfume!
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: Like we mentioned, musk can be combined with different notes depending on your liking & choice. If you prefer white musk mixed with florals then you can go for Elie Saab Le Parfum In White or Jo Malone Rose & White Musk Absolu. But if you want to keep it real & raw and if you prefer the smell of pure white musk then your best bet would be Bvlgari Allegra Magnifying Musk Elegance or the Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc!
NOTES OF ORIENTAL OUD
The smell of Oud is almost an acquired taste so to speak. Widely used and loved in the Arab culture, Oud now is being recognized and loved by people across borders and cultures. While Oud remains a strong fragrance and the first choice of a lot of brides in the Arab world, but if you too are an Oud lover then this one’s for you! You can think of Oud perfumes as a much deeper fragrance than woody ones which is more smoky, nutty, strong, divine and rich! If you’re sold in on this, then check out our recommendations below!
DWP INSIDER RECOMMENDS: All of these perfumes will literally make you smell like a million bucks! These perfumes are the uber-luxury versions of pure Oud and they are so popular that all of them are available for both men & women! Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Tom Ford Oud Wood, Guerlain Oud Essentiel, Lancome Oud Bouquet – pick any of them and you will not regret it, that’s a promise!
We loved putting this list together for you and we hope you found it useful! If you are a bride with an upcoming wedding, go out there and get your hands on the fragrance that defines you and compliments your personality! For more such inspirations & recommendations, follow DWP Insider!
