Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

These days, we've swapped out a single signature scent for a whole fragrance wardrobe. And now that we have enough pieces, we're ready to style an outfit! Finding a perfect perfume pairing is like reinventing your favorite clothes with a new combination, putting your older piece in a new context, and maybe even changing your impression of it altogether. A whole other way to enjoy and explore fragrances, scent combos can bring out the best in each other and elevate your overall experience to something truly customized and unique. Combining brands you never thought could pair and scent notes that you suspect will be complementary is all part of creating something truly perfect for you, your mood and your style. And these unexpected perfume combos are a perfect place to start!

Our Favorite Unexpected Perfume Combos

From mixing seaside ocean air with lush raspberry to creating the perfect garden tea time scent, these are the fragrance combinations that we adore.

Matcha, Meet Strawberry

KILIAN Paris Princess is a fluffy gourmand with a kick of ginger that pairs beautifully with the juicy berry notes of Burberry Her Elixir. The connecting vanilla and amber notes allow these fragrances to seamlessly blend.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

KILLAN Paris Princess Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Ginger ($150)

Fluffy marshmallow mingles with a sweet matcha, immediately establishing a decadent gourmand that's spiced up by a kick of ginger, complemented by fresh bergamot for brightness.

BUY NOW - $150

2 / 2

Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum ($180)

Ripened strawberry and blackberry wrap elegantly around a vanilla heart, given a whisper of sheer floral jasmine before warming with decadent sandalwood.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $180

BUY ON ULTA - $180

Add Cream

Skin scents are a great choice for perfume layering and combining, as they lie close to the body and enhance your natural scent. In Snif's Me, we get the addition of delicate peach and plum, which transitions beautifully into the hypnotizing sweet rice and cream notes in DedCool's Mochi Milk.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Snif Me ($65)

This skin scent captures a gourmand sweetness without being overbearing, a delicate introduction of rich caramel that's given a creamy body with a base of sandalwood.

BUY NOW - $65

2 / 2

DedCool Mochi Milk ($90)

Voluptuous vanilla bean and sweet rice milk are a match made in heaven for this mochi-inspired scent.

BUY NOW - $90

For the Floral

A blend of herbal citrus and velvety white petals, Tocca's Florence is a bright scent that feels effortlessly elegant, blending a bouquet of tuberose, blue iris and jasmine around a sunny bergamot introduction. It's that crisp citrus that allows this fragrance to melt into BVLGARI's thé Vert, a fresh green tea scent that immediately lightens and refreshes.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Tocca Florence ($86)

A collection of gorgeously sheer florals joyously introduced by bergamot, green pear and grapefruit leaves, this scent is an instant mood-booster.

BUY ON ULTA - $86

BUY ON AMAZON - $86

2 / 2

BVLGARI thé Vert ($164)

A clean-smelling and revitalizing scent provides an herbal twist on green tea by incorporating young green tea leaves, rich with bright green scent notes that mingle beautifully with neroli and bergamot.

BUY NOW - $164

Italian Summer

Indulgent Italian romance comes alive in Valentino's Donna Born in Roma, an evocative combination of jasmine and bourbon vanilla. Combined with the bright notes in Chá Preto & Bergamot, it's given a new, summery vibe that dries down to a gorgeous vetiver and vanilla combination.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Valentino Donna Born In Roma ($100)

A warm floral inspired by Roman street style, this heady mixture of jasmine and bourbon vanilla takes you to a summer evening in Italian cobblestone.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $100

BUY ON ULTA - $100

2 / 2

Grenado Chá Preto & Bergamot ($115)

Uplifting and energetic bergamot and lemon evolve into a faintly floral black tea enhanced by sheer geranium and grassy vetiver.

BUY NOW - $115

Romantic Gourmand

All the creamy indulgence of a pistachio heart married with the juicy rush of pure strawberry? This match made in heaven combines both for a romantic gourmand.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Fine'ry Pistachio Please ($30)

Nutty pistachio and warm tonka bean create a creamy bakery scent that becomes oh-so-indulgent with the addition of a fluffy vanilla.

BUY NOW - $30

2 / 2

Clean Classic Strawberry Fields ($74)

Inspired by the first strawberries of the season, this juicy and sweet scent is a fruity indulgence warmed by the sun.

BUY NOW - $74

Seaside Berry

The crisp ocean air provides an uplifting fragrance centered on watery florals and herbal notes, creating a sheer and aquatic profile that pairs beautifully with the spiced woodiness of Akigalawood. Ripened raspberry lends a surge of fruity energy that contributes to the overall free-as-the-wind impression.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Mugler Angel Nova ($152)

The burst of raspberry that introduces this scent provides a bold and confident air, which spicy Akigalawood and up-cycled rose make a welcome home in.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $152

BUY ON AMAZON - $152

2 / 2

Lake & Skye 11:11 Azure ($98)

Invigorating ocean air is realized in this aquatic and energetic fragrance, evolving the original 11:11 sheer musk into something more watery and floral.

BUY ON AMAZON - $98

BUY ON ULTA - $98

You, but Beachy

Combining a warm skin scent with the tropical, beachy notes of coconut and heliotrope lands this perfume pairing on the must-try list. Glossier's You provides a warm center that effortlessly melts into the sunny and bright Beach Walk.

Unexpected Perfume Combos That Get Major Compliments

1 / 2

Glossier You ($78)

Delicate iris and full-bodied ambrox combine to create a signature scent that's all about enhancing your skin, creating a warm and complementary profile that wears a little differently on everyone.

BUY NOW - $78

2 / 2

Maison Margiela REPLICA Beach Walk ($165)

Sunny days and sandy beaches are bottled in this gorgeous blend of ylang-ylang, coconut milk and heliotrope, creating a fresh solar scent you'll want to wear all summer long.

BUY NOW - $165