The Fragrances We Have On Our Valentine’s Day Wishlist

This Valentine's Day, I'm all about 'self-love' and discovering new fragrances.

I've surprised myself by choosing something I would never usually go for: a floral fragrance that instantly conjured up feelings of love, joy and summer (because, summer is forever my Valentine).

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you may also be on the hunt for some romantic olfactory inspiration.

Whatever 'romantic' means to you, that is.

Whether you’re exploring traditionally romantic notes like vanilla, sweet florals and musks or leaning into sexier woody, rich and smoky scents, the best Valentine’s Day fragrance for you is the one you associate with ‘love’.

If you’re looking for a special fragrance to gift yourself, your Valentine, your Galentine or a loved one, we're here to help.

Keep scrolling for some fragrance gifting ideas from our AB staffers who shared the fragrance they have on their Valentine’s Day wishlist…

Oh and by the way, one of the best things about purchasing a fragrance from Adore Beauty’s The Scent Room, is that every full-size purchase comes with a free sample vial so you can try it before opening the bottle.

If you decide it’s not your vibe, you can send it back unopened for a refund. How good!

1. Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour.

What:

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Perfume Concentrate 100ml

Described as: A fun, fruity scent, with notes of mandarin, desert peach, jasmine, coconut and sandalwood. Is also cruelty-free and vegan.

Notes: 

• Head: Pear. Mandarin. Desert Peach.

• Heart: Jasmine. Green Mango. Ginger. Coconut Cream. Pink Pepper.

• Base: Sandalwood. Musk. Vanilla.

Why it’s on Maddy’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a sunny summer date in a bottle! It’s giving fruit, it’s giving champagne, it’s giving Australian flora and I can’t get enough of it!”.

2. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense EDP.

What:

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense EDP 50ml

Described as: A bold and captivating fragrance offering a feminine twist on a classic cologne.

Notes: 

• Head: Mandarin. Bergamot. Lavender.

• Heart: Diva Lavender. Jasmine Sambac Absolute. Orchid Accord. Orange Blossom Absolute.

• Base: Madagascan Vanilla. Vetiver. Ambergris. Tonka Absolute.

Why it’s on Mikaylay’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“YSL Libre Intense EDP would have to be the number one fragrance on my Valentine's Day wishlist. It is one of my all-time favourite scents with some of my favourite notes of bergamot, jasmine, and vetiver. It is feminine but still edgy, warm and seductive. The perfect fragrance for a romantic dinner, or Galentine's drinks with your besties!”

3. who is elijah NOMAD.

What:

who is elijah NOMAD 50ml

Described as: A bold and complex scent for all genders, with notes of saffron, rose, resin and amber.

Notes:

• Head: Egyptian Jasmine. Saffron. Almond.

• Heart: Amberwood. Bulgarian Rose. Ambergris.

• Base: Fir Resin. Cedar. Moss. Dry Amber. Musk.

Why it’s on Kathryn’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“It's earthy yet softly sweet, with notes of saffron, rose and amber. It's gender-neutral too, so it really is the perfect gift for you or your Valentine (or for me if anyone's feeling generous).”

4. BDK Tabac Rose.

What:

BDK Tabac Rose 100ml

Described as: A complex and rich fragrance centred around a note of Turkish rose, with pink pepper, plum, chocolate, tobacco and patchouli.

Notes: 

• Head: Madagascan pink pepper, plum accord, Italian lemon.

• Heart: Turkish rose, Madagascan cinnamon, chocolate accord.

• Base: Balkan tobacco absolute, Indonesian patchouli oil, Spanish labdanum resin.

Why it’s on Nikkita’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“If you're looking to treat yourself (or be treated) this V-Day, look no further than BDK Tabac Rose. It's all things sultry, smoky, rich, and, as the name suggests, a little rose-y. I spritzed it on myself one morning at Adore Beauty HQ and it lasted allllll day long.” 

5. Adore Beauty Scents of Australia Fragrance Set.

What:

Adore Beauty Scents of Australia Fragrance Set

• who is elijah HER 10ml - Fresh and vibrant notes including orange blossom, dry amber, musk and vevivert.

• Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Perfume Concentrate 10ml - Rich, luxurious with notes of Australian oud, vanilla, sandalwood and tobacco.

• Recreation Beauty AT NIGHT WE DANCE 10ml EDP - A warm and sensual scent with notes of Brazilian orange, Magnolia, cinnamon, sandalwood, amber and vetiver.

• Glasshouse Fragrances A TAHAA AFFAIR EDP 14ml - The iconic candle in fragrance form carries the same sweet scent with notes of salted butterscotch, jasmine, sandalwood and cedar.

Why it’s on Liz’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“I'm biased because I curated it, but I'll be grabbing the Adore Beauty Scents of Australia Fragrance Set - it's four homegrown perfumes and is perfect for building a fragrance wardrobe because it has a citrus-y floral, a sexy gender-netural wood, a feminine musky spicy scent and an oh-so-sweet-and-girly gourmand. Plus a free vegan leather pouch! Undecided as to whether I'll keep for myself or gift out to my galentines..."

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6. HERMETICA Peonypop.

What:

HERMETICA Peonypop

Described as:  A fresh and sweet floral fragrance with a fruity twist.

Notes: 

• Peony Molecule. 

• Osmanthus Absolute. 

• Raspberry Essence. 

• Hermetica crafts their alcohol-free fragrances with hybrid formulas that blend natural ingredients with synthetic molecules.

Why it’s on Sadaf's Valentine’s Day wishlist: 

“I was recently given a sample vial of Peonypop and even though I’m not a huge floral fragrance person, I loved this. 

The sweet (but not sickly) notes captured me straight away. It’s so beautiful and instantly makes me think of romance and love - in all its forms".

7. BDK Pas Ce Soir EDP.

What:

BDK Pas Ce Soir EDP 100ml

Described as: Fruity, floral, warm but not sickly.

Notes:

• Head: Black Pepper. Ginger. Mandarin. 

• Heart: Moroccan Jasmine. Quince chutney. Orange blossom. 

• Base: Cashmeran. Singapore Patchouli. Amber woods.

Why it’s on Maddy’s Valentine’s Day wishlist:

“I absolutely adore this perfume - it's the ultimate luxe treat. Luxurious and layered this is the perfect fragrance to elevate the vibe any time you put it on!”.

8. Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme.

What:

Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme EDP 100ml

Described as: Marrying elegance and strength. Fresh, fruity, clean.

Notes: 

• Head: Green Apple. Blackcurrant. Clover. Forget-me-not. Shiso. 

• Heart: Peach. Rose. Jasmine.

• Base: Musk. White Woods. Styrax. Patchouli.

Why it’s on Chloe’s Valentine’s Day wishlist: 

“Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme was truly love at first whiff and is easily at the top of my wishlist. On first spray, you'll be greeted with fresh, fruity notes, then the muskiness and woods settles in, with the most perfect touch of patchouli. Like nothing my nose has ever experienced before - Incredibly sexy and wildly feminine.”

9. Yves Saint Laurent Libre.

What:

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense EDP 90ml

Described as: A bold fragrance with a floral with a twist. A feminine spin on traditionally masculine notes.

Notes:

• Head: Mandarin. Petitgrain. Lavender. Blackcurrant. 

• Heart: Lavender. Jasmine. Orange Blossom. 

• Base: Madagascan Vanilla. Cedarwood. Ambergris. Musk.

Why it's on Chiara's Valentine's day wishlist:

"I could wear it when going out with the girls or for date night with my fiancé".

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