Heading back to college soon? The best way to get yourself excited for the semester ahead is to make sure you’re feeling confident and self-assured. And our favorite way to do just that? By treating ourselves to a new scent.
The start of a new semester signifies a new beginning and these back to college perfumes add just the right amount of anticipation and excitement for the coming months. We’ve rounded up all of our favorites below!
1.Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Daisy by Marc Jacobs is attention-grabbing enough to ensure everyone knows you’ve got a new signature scent but promises not to overpower everyone around you in lectures. Blending white floral and ozonic notes with a dash of powders and citrus, Daisy is a classic, staple choice that’s perfect for new beginnings with its notes of gardenia, violet, and jasmine petals.
Recommended, related fragrances: Rive Gauche Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels, Mitsouko Perfume by Guerlain
2.Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Enjoying the last moments of summer before the season turns a little cooler? You’ll want to spritz a fragrance like Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana to fully soak up those sun-soaked moments when you’re first back at college. Light Blue is a timeless choice that represents everything we love best about warm weather. Expect a blend of citrus, woody, and fresh notes with a focus on lemon and apple.
Recommended, related fragrances: La Vie Est Belle by Lancome, Samsara by Guerlain, First by Van Cleef & Arpels
3.Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple by Versace
Maybe you’ve already tried Versace’s other famed Dylan perfumes. In which case, now is definitely your chance to try the brand’s latest from the line: Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple by Versace. Floral, fruity, and endlessly fun, this sparkling fragrance blends pear, bitter orange, and bergamot with a floral heart. It’s a perfect addition to your September lookbook and promises to brighten up your new bedroom, too.
Recommended, related fragrances: Bright Crystal by Versace Perfume, The One by Dolce & Gabbana Perfume, Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue by Versace
4.Sparkle by Kate Spade
Maybe you need a dash of motivation to get you fired up for the term ahead. If that sounds a little familiar, try spritzing Sparkle by Kate Spade before your first lecture back. Floral, sweet, and fruity, Sparkle is a fusion of sweet and spicy notes with a gorgeous, stylish bottle to match. Creamy and gourmand, it offers enough long-lasting projection to keep you smelling delicious all day.
Recommended, related fragrances: White Diamonds Perfume by Elizabeth Taylor, Obsession by Calvin Klein, Oscar Perfume by Oscar de la Renta
5. Angel Nova by Thierry Mugler
Heading back to college is always an exciting time and a spritz of Angel Nova by Thierry Mugler ensures electricity in the air and the fast-paced energy to match. If you’ve been counting down the days before heading back for a new year, this fruity perfume adds just the right amount of anticipation. Its most prominent notes include raspberry and Damask rose.
Recommended, related fragrances: Insolence by Guerlain, Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Perfume, Angel by Thierry Mugler
6.Quatre Iconic by Boucheron
Quatre Iconic by Boucheron was designed with transitional seasons in mind, which makes it a top choice for carrying you away from the summer months and into fall. Blending amber and tuberose with a balsamic hue, this luxury scent is one you’ll want to reserve for special occasions when you’re looking to impress someone special.
Recommended, related fragrances: The One by Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo by Jimmy Choo, Versace Eros Perfume by Versace
7.Replica Autumn Vibes by Maison Margiela
Woody, spicy, and gorgeously unisex: Replica Autumn Vibes by Maison Margiela is the best back to college perfume if you’re ready to throw yourself head first into cozy outfits, Halloween events and cooler weather. This complex scent opens with a burst of cardamom and pink pepper, which paves the way to a heart of the uniquely blended nutmeg, maple, and carrot seeds.
Recommended related fragrances: Gucci Bloom by Gucci, Mon Guerlain Perfume by Guerlain, Cartier La Panthere Perfume by Cartier
We have finished taking you through the best back to school perfumes. Now it is time to head over to Perfume.com to choose your favorite.
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.
