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How to find your signature natural fragrance

Looking for a new, natural signature scent? Prepare to smell like a dream

Ah, perfumes; they hold the key to our memories, lift our spirits, and complete an outfit. However, much like finding the perfect pair of jeans or the correct shade of concealer, choosing the right natural scent can be a tricky business. So, whether it’s a flirty, floral fragrance you’re looking for, or you’re in need of a confidence boost, we’ve rounded up the very best natural perfumes to inspire your search – you’re welcome!

Finding your signature fragrance is like finding your soulmate; you rarely know what you’re looking for until you find it. Still, like with any good relationship, you have your standards, right? Your deal-breakers, your all-or-nothings. Perhaps you have a specific type you’re searching for? Now, wearing fragrance is easy – a little spritz, and you’re done. However, wearing a fragrance well requires a little more skill and finesse.

“Perfume should be applied to the warmest areas of your body,” says Chantal M’Biki, founder of House of Lilah (houseoflilah.co.uk). For example, the base of your ears, your neck, chest and wrists, or inside your elbows. “One spray on each point should be enough to last the entire day, but you may find it needs to be reapplied in the evening, especially if it’s a lighter scent.” If you suffer from excessive sweat, Chantal also suggests spraying your perfume on your clothes, particularly during the summer months.

If you’re someone who can’t resist the magnetic pull of a bad boy, try Maison Sybarite’s Opulent Wood (£160, bloomperfume.co.uk). The ultimate love potion; the scent contains a subtle oriental amber, combined with creamy florals to give it softness. Alternatively, try Tom Daxon’s fresh Sicilian Wood (£155, tomdaxon.com), or The Organic Pharmacy’s romantic Glam Eau de Parfum Oud (£150, theorganicpharmacy.com). “Both possess warm, calming notes such as sandalwood, cedarwood, incense and amber, helping you to feel relaxed and grounded,” says Chantal.

Missed out on a summer break? Take your senses on holiday with a spritz of Clean Reserve’s Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum (£82, spacenk.com). Its light floral hints combined with vetiver, ginger, musk, and mint make this refreshing fragrance perfect for everyday wear. Dreamy, right? However, if you’re feeling utterly deflated, Chantal recommends misting yourself with a zesty, fruity aroma to help lift your spirits – and a few spritzes of Abel’s juicy tangerine and white peach Cyan Nori (£118, abelodor.com) will do just that.

Consider Sana Jardin’s Revolution De La Fleur Eau de Parfum (£95, sanajardin.com) your perfect perfume pick. This bottled bouquet of Moroccan jasmine and frangipani stars the essential oil of Madagascan ylang-ylang whose energising properties promote inner-strength and a sense of calm. A few spritzes here and there are enough to take you from the busy city streets to the sapphire waters of Tulum.