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15 Cool-Girl Bridal Perfumes For A Summertime Wedding

Beautiful scents to spritz and to hold.

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Breathtaking venue? Check. Chic ivory suit? Check. Flowers, food and fizz? Check, check, check! Now it's time for the finishing touch: finding the ultimate wedding perfume.

While the rest of your wedding day prep might be influenced by your partner and loved ones, your bridal fragrance is the one thing that should completely, 100% reflect your personality and aesthetic. Which means if you're not usually the kind to wear a sweet gourmand or white floral scent, fret not because there are endless cool-girl options out there to complement your vibe.

'The best perfume for a bride will be the one that makes her feel great and happy on the day. Something very unique that will bring back the memory of the wedding every time she smells it,' says perfumer and founder of Experimental Perfume Club, Emmanuelle Moeglin. 'For an unexpected wedding scent, woody notes are great because they've been traditionally used in the masculine aisle. Leathery notes also have a lot of personality and are on the darker side of fragrance.'

This summer, peach is the fruit du jour thanks to its fuzzy plushness while offerings from Narciso Rodriguez and Prada promise a more sophisticated take on a minimal skin scent. Meanwhile, luminous splashes from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, D.S & Durga and Juliette Has A Gun are anything but stuffy thanks to clever use of citruses, sun-soaked flower petals and generous amounts of lush figs to carry you through the big day and beyond.

Say 'I do' to 15 wedding perfumes for the modern bride...

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc EDP

For Her Pure Musc EDP

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc EDP

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ICYMI, this classic fragrance by Narciso Rodriguez is making waves on TikTok for its 'clean girl' vibes. The skin-hugging, musky scent is so cocooning and cosy, it'll make you feel like you're floating through your wedding on a soft, comfortable cloud. Who doesn't want that?

D'Orsay Sur Tes Lèvres EDP

Sur Tes Lèvres EDP

D'Orsay Sur Tes Lèvres EDP

Translated to 'on your lips', this cocktail of velvety iris, warm amber and smooth cashmere is a guaranteed conversation starter. Despite the plushness of its notes, the well-balanced composition manages to stay far from heady.

Juliette Has A Gun Lust For Sun EDP

Lust For Sun EDP

Juliette Has A Gun Lust For Sun EDP

Saying your vows somewhere warm (or wish you were?)? Lust For Sun is just the ticket. It's an all dancing, all singing take on luminous white flowers with a dash of zingy bergamot that'll have you in the mood for a good time. All you need is a sunkissed tan and free flow bubbly.

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L'Artisan Parfumeur À Fleur de Pêche EDP

À Fleur de Pêche EDP

L'Artisan Parfumeur À Fleur de Pêche EDP

We're calling it: peaches are the most romantic of fruits (sorry strawberries). Their fuzzy skins are soft, tactile and have the kind of gentle sweet scent that you just want to bury your nose into. Plus, they look like they're straight out of a watercolour painting. Perfumers are also going mad for peaches, and this one by L'Artisan Parfumeur sets the bar high. The juiciness of peach is tempered by the woody facets of patchouli for a plush, elegant spritz.

Prada Olfactories Un Chant d'Amour EDP

Olfactories Un Chant d'Amour EDP

Prada Olfactories Un Chant d'Amour EDP

If you love a bit of Glossier You but want something a little more elevated for your wedding day, try Un Chant d'Amour (or 'A Love Song' in English - sweet). It's clean and pristine, with a hint of warm neroli thrown in. The perfect accompaniment to an ivory wedding dress.

Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur EDP

Musc Ravageur EDP

Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur EDP

We don't know about you, but we love the contrast of pairing a frothy tulle wedding gown with an androgynous, unapologetically sexy spritz. Musc Ravageur is exactly that, thanks to a generous dose of musk and warm amber.

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D.S. & Durga Debaser EDP

Debaser EDP

Green, airy, and fresh, Debaser is a guaranteed hit for fans of lush figs. If you're looking for something that creates a lasting impression but remains easy to wear, this is it.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte EDP

Aqua Media Cologne Forte EDP

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte EDP

Can't get enough of joyous citruses? MFK's zingy Aqua Media Cologne Forte might just be the one for you. It a refreshing spritz of green tea with a welcoming citrusy kick to help you feel revived and uplifted all day long.

Le Labo Another 13 EDP

Another 13 EDP

Le Labo Another 13 EDP

Here's the thing about Le Labo's Another 13: there are fans who admit that they can't really smell the perfume on themselves, but everyone seems to agree on one thing - this fragrance is a compliment magnet. Maybe it's the generous dose of Ambrox, an elegant amber character, or perhaps it's the cocktail of jasmine and moss. Either way, Another 13 will have you smelling divine 'til after the after-party.

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Chanel N°5 L'Eau EDT

N°5 L'Eau EDT

Chanel N°5 L'Eau EDT

There's no denying the enduring allure of Chanel No. 5, but if the OG veers a little too 'mother-of-the-bride' for you, give No.5 L'Eau a go. It opens with a burst of effervescent citrus before revealing a jasmine heart that's more fluttery than heady. It's just as compelling as No.5, but there's a crystalline quality here that feels fresher and more airy.

Matiere Premiere Santal Austral EDP

Santal Austral EDP

Matiere Premiere Santal Austral EDP

If your dream wedding look is Camille Charriere's risqué lacy ensemble, then Santal Austral is the perfect accompanying spritz. Master perfumer Aurelien Guichard plays up spicy facets of sandalwood, giving this scent an edge that's oh-so-addictive. The sillage is impressive, lingering on skin for hours on end.

Boy Smells Violet Ends EDP

Violet Ends EDP

Boy Smells Violet Ends EDP

Sweet, old-school Parma Violets this is not. Yes, there is a powdery quality here, but set against a backdrop of incense, tobacco leaf and tanned leather, Violet Ends is unexpectedly grungy and ready to turn the wedding reception into an all night rave.

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Experimental Perfume Club Rose Rhubarb EDP

Rose Rhubarb EDP

Experimental Perfume Club Rose Rhubarb EDP

Saying 'I do' in a lush garden estate in the peak of summer? Do it doused in a splash of this sparkling rose fragrance. Far from the dusty florals of your gran's dressing table (although, there is a time and place for those...), this rosy scent shines bright thanks to a hit of tangy rhubarb. Endlessly joyful, just the way your big day should be.

Dior Thé Cachemire - £125

Thé Cachemire - £125

Dior Thé Cachemire - £125

If the thought of blousy flowers, 5-tier meringue cakes and those tiny little pearly buttons (who has the time?) down the back of a gown is enough to break you out in hives, then Dior's ultra-minimalist Thé Cachemire (or Cashmere Tea) might be The One for you. It smells of fresh linens, created by infusing delicate white tea notes with the lightest touch of florals and soft musk. Clean, smooth and almost soapy, without being astringent.

Maya Njie Tobak EDP

Tobak EDP

Maya Njie Tobak EDP

'I've had a few women who have chosen Tobak as as their wedding fragrance as it makes them feel sexy,' says perfumer Maya Njie. 'It's been described as a "sex panther" scent more than once!' Tobak features tobacco leaf and woody vetiver while cinnamon and (vegan) musk lend a sweet warmth.

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