The apple might have been the original forbidden fruit. But right now we’re all about perfumes that highlight this delicious note, whether they’re sweet and red or crisp and green.
Because the humble apple is having a moment in perfumery and, luckily, you’ll find lots of good-enough-to-eat scents that truly champion our new-found favorite fruit.
Have a scroll through Tiktok and you’ll find thousands of recommendations of the best apple perfumes, as well as an overall sense of new-found appreciation for this fruity note.
Even if you’re not typically someone who reaches for fruity perfumes, an apple scent might just be the one to change your mind. That’s if you’re not already a fan without realizing it: many fragrances add a subtle crunch of apple as a top note to complement other fruity, sweet, or floral scents.
Versatile enough to wear on a year-round basis and great for layering with a huge range of other perfumes, the apple fragrance is set to become your new signature scent.
Read on for all of the best apple perfumes to spritz this year!
Ready to throw yourself head-first into the world of apple perfumes? Demeter Sour Apple Lollipop by Demeter is a top contender for what must be one of the most apple-heavy perfumes around. This fresh, zesty scent is almost good enough to eat with its sharp, green apple opening and soft, gourmand finish.
The clue’s in the name when it comes to this apple perfume: Delicious All American Apple by Gale Hayman truly is one of the most delicious perfumes around. Lighthearted and youthful, this zingy scent is perfume for warmer weather, when its notes of sparkling mandarin, apple, frozen berries, passion fruit nectar, and juicy lychee seem to light up the room.
While some apple scents are decidedly feminine, Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom by Clive Christian is a unisex scent that suits all genders looking to add a fresh burst of apple hues to their look. A little more balanced than most apple fragrance, Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is a fusion of fruity, marine, and aromatic notes that’s perfect for shoulder seasons.
It would be disrespectful to talk about apple perfumes without mentioning the OG of apple scents: Be Delicious by Donna Karan. You’ll find a range of apple-hued DKNY scents nowadays to complement the original but Be Delicious will always be our top choice. The fragrant equivalent of taking a bite out of a fresh green apple, Be Delicious is a haven of apple and floral notes.
Don’t assume that all apple perfumes are sweet and youthful. Un Jardin Sur Le Toit by Hermes is one of the most stylish perfumes around and seamlessly blends that all-important apple note with a sleek array of other green notes. Spritz this refined scent to enjoy its apple, pear, rose, green grass, and basil top notes.
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana is a timeless scent that’s perfect for spring or summer. It’s also one of the best apple perfumes around with its sparkling array of fresh, fruity, and floral top notes. Blending apples with Sicilian lemon, cedar, and bellflower, this is one of the best apple scents for anyone looking to step into the trend.
Contrary to its name, Boss Orange by Hugo Boss is more of an apple scent than an orange one. And its apple notes are subtle, making it a great choice for the working week or an occasion when you’d rather let your outfit do the talking. A mix of white florals and red apples, this is a gorgeous scent that adds a fresh, feminine glow.
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Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
