Your wedding scent: a guide to choosing the perfect fragrance for brides and grooms

Your wedding perfume will be the invisible symbol of your love story, etched into your memory as a keepsake that allows you relive that special moment time and again. We know that choosing a perfume for a bride or groom is no easy task. With so many options and styles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Today, we aim to help you find the fragrance that encapsulates your love story in every note.

Since ancient times, scents have played a significant role in wedding rituals. In ancient Egypt, brides and grooms anointed themselves with aromatic oils to attract prosperity and enduring love. In Greece and Rome, flowers, woods and resins were used to bless the union with the symbolic power of nature. During the Middle Ages, perfume became a gesture of refinement among the upper classes, and in Victorian era, it was common to keep bottles of scents as mementos of the ceremony. Today, the fragrance chosen for the big day still holds evocative power.

Part of the magic of perfumery lies in the uniqueness of each individual's sense of smell, and finding the right scent depends solely on personal taste. There's no single olfactory family suitable for a wedding; it's about what makes the protagonists feel comfortable with it. With this in mind, we've compiled a quick guide to help you find the ideal scent for your day:

If you like floral, soft, and elegant fragrances, look for notes like peony, rose, jasmine, or orange blossom. These work especially well for daytime weddings and outdoor celebrations.

Are you a fan of perfumes with a sweet, enveloping touch? Opt for gourmand notes like vanilla, praline, almond, or caramel. Ideal for more intimate ceremonies or evening events.

If fresh and sparkling compositions are your thing, go for citrus notes like bergamot, lemon, mandarin, or neroli. They convey vitality and lightness.
Are you a lover of intense and sophisticated scents? Choose woody, spicy notes, with amber, leather, or incense that add depth and leave a lasting impression.

A sophisticated tool like WikiParfum can help you create a personalised olfactory profile based on your preferences and filter options by ingredients, families, or style – a precise and convenient way to discover fragrances that truly resonate with you.

La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme is a favorite among many brides-to-be. Its notes of iris, jasmine sambac, praline, vanilla, and patchouli create a sweet, powerful, and highly recognisable trail.

Floral, fruity, and ambery, Nina Rouge Crush captures the emotion of a true olfactory crush. Ready to say "I do" with this fragrance?

Seeking a bolder, more contemporary interpretation of femininity?

Zadig & Voltaire offers a rebellious yet elegant blend where creamy vanilla and sandalwood merge with a soft floral heart, creating a warm, characterful fragrance that conveys inner strength and emotional freedom – perfect for the modern bride with a bohemian spirit.

Million Gold Pure Jasmine is a solar floral jewel, showcasing jasmine absolute in its richest and most voluptuous form, accompanied by sweet and enveloping notes that evoke luxury, celebration, and desire–ideal for an evening wedding.

Ella Ella by Cacharel is a hymn to youthful joy, with a fruity and sparkling floral blend that exudes spontaneity and tenderness. It's perfect for the romantic bride desiring a light, vibrant, and deeply feminine fragrance.

Bleu de Chanel is an excellent choice for a groom on his wedding day. It epitomizes modern masculine elegance, with an olfactory structure that perfectly balances freshness, depth, and sophistication.

For an elegant scent with a clean character and a modern twist, Elie Saab Le Parfum pour Homme evokes the impeccable and detailed aesthetic of the Lebanese maison. This fragrance offers a sophisticated interpretation of masculine freshness with notes of bergamot and soft spices that bring energy without stridency.

Warm and deep, Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Ambrée is distinguished by an enveloping and sensual base of woods, tonka, and vanilla, giving it a welcoming character. Its soft yet persistent trail remains sophisticated for hours without being overwhelming.

The boldness of Rabanne's Phantom Parfum makes it a perfect choice for an evening celebration or with an avant-garde twist. This version of Phantom offers a more intense and sophisticated interpretation of the original fragrance, maintaining its initial citrus freshness, but with a more woody and spicy twist with notes of cedarwood, leather, and vanilla.

A toast to celebrate from the very start… Kilian's Angels' Share and its new version, Angels' Share Elixir, are symbols of celebration and luxury. Angels' Share is a warm, ambery fragrance where alcohol, rum, and spices blend harmoniously with sweet notes of cinnamon, praline, and almond. Angels' Share Elixir, meanwhile, is a more intense and opulent take on the original, amplifying the spicy and woody notes to a deeper level.

Would you like to coordinate your fragrances on your wedding day? Le Beau Flower Edition by Jean Paul Gaultier is a wonderful choice for couples who want to share a fragrance that celebrates their connection and harmony. With its sensual, floral notes, it captures both the freshness and elegance of love on such a meaningful occasion.