For years, celebrities have provided us with a heaping helping of sweet but stylish gourmand fragrances, with sugary sweet notes. For example, take Britney Spears’ fruity and floral 2005 scent Fantasy, or even Ariana Grande’s 2016 release Sweet Like Candy. Even cologne is known for the discernable, potent scent it leaves behind. We all have fond middle school memories of strolling into an Abercrombie & Fitch store and being smacked with a powerful wave of cologne.

While a generous spray of perfume or cologne is always a great option, there is also a wave of wearable skin-based fragrances flooding the market. Think of the clean feeling of walking out of the shower with nothing but a towel wrapped about or the sensation of sliding into your bed sheets with freshly shaved legs. What makes this kind of scent stand apart from competitors is its intimacy component; in order to get a close whiff of these quaint perfumes, one must be in close proximity to the person wearing it.

If you are interested in getting your feet wet with skin scents, a good way to start is with the Glossier You Eau De Parfum. A TikTok favorite, Glossier You is known for its relatively affordable price point, cute packaging, and keynotes of pink pepper, iris, and ambrox that make the scent great for layering or for wearing as a stand-alone. Alternatively, the Byredo Blanche Eau De Parfum is a product that aims to mimic the feel of luscious silk sheets and features key notes of aldehydes and woodsy musks. Another popular option that can be found in many department and cosmetic stores is Maison Margiela Replica’s Lazy Sunday Morning Eau De Toilette. Made in Florence, Italy, this product attempts to emulate sunshine beaming on linen sheets on a tranquil morning. Lastly, when discussing minimalistic, neutral scents, Molecule 01 cannot be forgotten. Its star, and only, ingredient is Iso E Super, an abstract, modern ingredient that is sometimes referred to as the “invisible fragrance” and has the ability to mix with the body’s natural pH to create a scent that is exclusively yours. Because of its subtleness, the aim of Molecule 01 is to be smelled over and over again.

Adding to this collection of intimate skin scents, Harry Styles’ Pleasing cosmetics line is set to release three new fragrances: Closeness, Rivulets, and Bright and Hot. Hoping to exude a sort of “skin-on-skin” feel, Styles’ fans and fragrance connoisseurs alike are excited to see what the artist has up his sleeve.

For further research on the above fragrances, be sure to explore Fragrantica.com to find the highlights and key notes of each product. Great for both new perfume lovers and seasoned veterans, Fragrantica also provides unbiased reviews and the pros and cons of each scent.

Even if you are stocked with gourmand Bath and Body Works body sprays or sultry, spicy perfumes, do not feel the need to abandon these beloved products. Every scent has its time and place. Skin-based fragrances can be used as a layering option or as general day-to-day wear. Just as it is refreshing to go out with light skin tint and clear lip gloss occasionally, these intimate, cozy scents can help you feel confident smelling like you.

Written by Hannah Toy, Photography: Alexis Holt, Design: Mckenzie Stanley, Social Media: Kate Puckett, Videography: Amy Kingston

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