Don’t know what perfume to wear on Valentine’s Day? Here are our scent suggestions, based on your plans. If you are spending the 14th with your crush or lover, it is imperative that a lot of thought goes into the perfume you wear. Scent is a powerful tool that can enhance any look, and if chosen correctly, can boost your chances of having a love-filled day and night.
For a night time occasion, like a romantic dinner with drinks, a huskier, darker scent, is the right call. Perfumes with cedar and wood notes are sexy and mysterious. Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s, Baccarat Rouge 540, Yves Saint Laurent’s, Black Opium, and Le Labo’s, Santal 33 eau de parfum, mix cedar and wood notes with florals, creating a desirable combination on the skin.
If you are spending lover’s day outside, basking under the sun, maybe in a rowboat, at a picnic, or the beach, you will want a breathable, lighter fragrance. With tones of pear, peach, and fresh-cut herbs, Annick Goutal’s Petite Cherie is illuminating and inviting. Clean Reserve’s Classic Warm Cotton, is incredibly fresh, with hints of bergamot and peony. And your date will be enamoured with Giorgio Armani’s, Privé Thé Yulong, and it’s scent of mandarin orange and jasmine.
Hanging out with the girls on valentines day can be more fun than going on a date. It’s a great time to focus on your friends and to celebrate the love you give each other. For this type of outing, floral scents are very appropriate. Ariana Grande’s, R.E.M perfume, has lavender blossom and fig notes, while Gucci’s, Gucci Bloom, smells like an English garden. Jo Malone London’s, Rose Blush limited-edition cologne, is in the light floral fragrance family with notes of basil grand vert, rose, and white musk.
For a daytime outing, and plans that are more sweet than sultry, perfumes with fruity and candy notes are perfect. For those leaning towards candy scents, Prada’s Prada Candy, and Moschino’s Toy 2 Bubble Gum, have addicting hints of bubble gum accord and caramel. For fruit lovers, Hermès’ Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose, smells like grapefruit and rose heaven.
Words By Julia Bastos
Photo Credit: Jo Malone London Instagram
