Meet The Mood-Boosting Scents Putting A Spring In Our Step
With endless fragrance notes to explore, there are plenty of ways to find a scent that resonates with how you want to feel. Whether you’re drawn to something fresh, comforting or softly floral, the right perfume can offer a subtle boost when you need it most. We’ve rounded up some of the mood-boosting fragrances we’re reaching for right now. How many have you tried?
ALIA
Main Character, £60.00Where fragrance meets manifestation, Alia’s curated collection is designed to help you set the tone for the day and embody the person you wish to become. Reach for Main Character when you want to feel confident and seen. It opens with earthy angelica root and turmeric leaf before florals and tonka add warmth. Ambroxan, oakwood and white musk leave a quietly confident trail.
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TSU LANGE YOR
Pool Eau de Parfum, £36.00Looking for a conversation starter? This complex blend scent captures the easy nostalgia of sun-soaked afternoons and conversations that linger long after the day fades. Bright notes of cucumber, raspberry and bergamot open with a refreshing burst before giving way to a green heart of tomato leaf, lily and coriander. As it settles, warming musk, ginger and red pepper add a gentle spice, creating a scent that feels light, uplifting and reminiscent of carefree summer days.
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Moods
Fit Moodroller, £25.00As the name suggests, Moods’ scents are designed to shift your state of mind. Fit delivers an instant lift with a hit of fresh eucalyptus, peppermint and pine needle. Warming ginger and grounding palo santo offer balance alongside a final twist of lime. Simply roll it on your wrists and sniff whenever you need an instant energy boost.
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Vyrao
Free 00 Eau De Parfum, £89.00This roundup wouldn’t be complete without a Vyrao scent, as the brand is known for exploring the link between fragrance and mood. Free 00 captures a sense of carefree energy, opening with bright citrus before soft jasmine and warm sandalwood bring balance. A Herkimer diamond crystal inside the bottle is said to amplify positive energy with every spritz.
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The Nue Co
Otherwhere, £125.00This dreamy scent evokes the comforting warmth of nostalgia thanks to uplifting gourmand notes like caramel, sandalwood, cardamom, smoked incense and gentle Oud. Spritz this and in seconds we guarantee you'll get a joyful buzz of positivity.
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This Works
Own Time Fragrance, £25.00If you struggle to unwind, This Works' science-first fragrance sets a calming tone the evening. Notes of rose, lemon myrtle, incense and sandalwood helps to soothe a frazzled nervous system and help you relax. The result? You should find drifting off into a peaceful slumber easier...
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Diptyque
Philosykos Eau de Parfum, £170.00Another of our favourite mood-boosting perfumes includes Diptyque’s much-loved Philosykos Eau de Parfum. Taking you out of the daily grind, this scent transports you to the soulful calmness of the Mediterranean. Inspired by the rolling Greek fig groves, there’s an intoxicating warmth and sweetness to this perfume. Think sun-soaked figs basking in the late afternoon glow – think scent conjures up the fruit, the sun and the earthiness.
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Maison Margiela
Replica Coffee Break, £125.00There is something uplifting about the smell of freshly brewed coffee and this Maison Margiela fragrance delivers your caffeine hit in one spritz. There’s coffee, of course, but it’s expertly blended with milk mousse, vanilla and musk for a smooth, reassuring creaminess.
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Go beyond the bottle this fragrance month
Fragrance Month is here, and we’re spotlighting scent as a form of self-expression. Join us to explore the art of fragrance online, or experience it in person at our immersive art gallery pop-up in King’s Cross, Granary Square, alongside creative experiences at our Duke of York store.
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