Is there any better review of a fragrance than getting in the car with your partner and them quickly saying, “Mmm, you smell good?” As beauty editors, we have a revolving fragrance wardrobe, so our significant others have smelled many a scent, and they definitely have their favorites. Below, we chatted about the fragrances that our partners always notice.
Fragrances Our Partners Love
Byredo Mixed Emotions Eau de Parfum ($225)
“I’m a broken record about Byredo’s Mixed Emotions. It’s a woodsy, smoky scent that makes me feel like I’m living in another world. It’s how I imagine a luxe, well-traveled woman from a far-away fabled city like Macondo or Xanadu might have smelled. It’s also my boyfriend’s favorite because I wore it on our first date, and he says it smells like me.” —Tatiana Bido, director of aesthetic content
Phlur Mood Ring Eau de Parfum ($99)
“I wore this on the day my fiancé proposed. I had it on all week because we were traveling, and it was the only scent I brought, so it really brings both of us back to that special time. The bright, fruity notes perfectly encapsulate the euphoric vibes of getting engaged on a cliff in San Diego. We both have such a connection to the scent because of the associated memories.” —Allie Hogan, senior beauty editor
Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Blue Jasmine Eau de Parfum ($112)
“I wore Dolce Blue Jasmine on my first date with my girlfriend. Now, every time I wear it, she tells me that’s my ‘Isabelle’ scent because she always associates the light, floral scent with the first time we met.” —Isabelle Buneo, editorial assistant
Lake & Skye 11 11 Eau de Parfum ($98)
“My husband loves when I wear Lake & Skye 11 11, and it’s become a signature scent of mine over the past six or seven years. It’s a sexy, clean, second-skin scent that gives off a nostalgic feeling.” —Britt Fallon, beauty director
Henry Rose Blonde Barry Body Spray ($75)
“My husband can’t help but compliment me whenever I wear Henry Rose Blonde Barry Body Spray. It’s a favorite of mine, too—the perfect mix of musky and floral notes that always feels fresh and different.” —Danielle Dooley, director of editorial partnerships
Kilian Paris Smoking Hot Eau de Parfum ($295)
“I tend to wear a lot of gourmands and florals, so my partner always notices when I wear Kilian Paris Smoking Hot Eau de Parfum. It has this unmistakeable woody smoke aroma that she loves on me.” —Rowan Lynam, staff writer
Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum ($225)
“Every time I wear Byredo’s Mojave Ghost, my husband compliments it. I first wore it on a quick getaway just he and I took years ago, and it always reminds me of that weekend. If you love a musky floral scent, I can’t recommend it enough.” —Leiana Foye, senior digital content producer