Pick Out Your Signature Scent by Matching It to Your Aesthetic — From Balletcore to Grunge!

Choosing the perfect fragrance can be a reflection of your personality. With so many options available, it can get pretty overwhelming to find your signature scent.

Exploring different aesthetics on platforms like TikTok can help you discover which style resonates with you the most.

Once you’ve found your personal aesthetic, all that’s left is to find the perfect perfume to match.

In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of the trendiest aesthetics, along with fragrance suggestions for each one.

Whether you prefer fruity-florals for a feminine touch or gravitate towards heavier, masculine scents for a grunge vibe, there’s a scent out there for everyone!

Mob Wife

You can’t go wrong with a bold and daring look for the mob wife aesthetic. Think big hair, animal prints, and sultry smokey eye makeup. If this sounds like your style, you might just fit the Hollywood image of a mob wife.

If you want to catch the eye of a daring gangster, you’ll need to bring some boldness of your own. Enhance your look with rich and sultry fragrances, especially those with hints of booze and cigarettes.

Kilian Paris Angels Share

Kilian Paris Angels’ Share exudes notes of rum-soaked raisins, hints of cinnamon spice, and a touch of vanilla praline.

It captivates your senses and leaves a lasting impression, reminiscent of a glamorous mob wife who effortlessly commands attention wherever she goes.

Kilian Paris Angels Share retails at RM1,130 and is available at Perfume Malaysia.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

You’ll definitely leave a lasting impression with Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille. Just one spray and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to an exclusive VIP club, surrounded by the luxurious scent of tobacco, vanilla, and sweet wood sap.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille retails for RM1,065 at Tom Ford boutiques, as well as pandorabox.com.my. 

Clean Girl

The clean girl aesthetic is all about simplicity and freshness, celebrating natural beauty in its purest form. Embrace the no-makeup makeup trend, and you’ll effortlessly embody the clean girl look like a pro.

A clean girl is truly represented by a scent that exudes “just showered” vibes. (Not forgetting their radiant glass skin.) To achieve this look, opt for a fragrance that is light and invigorating, reminiscent of soap and musk.

Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath

To achieve the clean girl aesthetic, make sure you both look and smell fresh.

With notes of soap bubbles, rose, coconut, and white musk, this Replica fragrance will make you feel like you’ve just emerged from a cozy and relaxing bubble bath.

Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath retails at RM940 on Perfumestore. It is going at RM809 at the time of writing. 

Clean Reserve Warm Cotton

Choose a scent that enhances your natural aroma for an easy way to embody the clean girl vibe. This gentle musk is light and crisp, reminiscent of the scent of your freshly washed t-shirt.

With a soothing mix of bergamot, peony, and amber, it’s a subtle fragrance that aims to keep things understated.

Clean Reserve Warm Cotton retails from RM259 and is available on Perfumestore.

Cottage Core

If you find joy in spending time in the garden and adorning your hair with flowers, you could be a cottage core enthusiast at heart.

Even though living in a charming cottage surrounded by flowers and nature might seem like a dream in the bustling cities of Malaysia, you can still incorporate aspects of this trend into your daily life and fashion.

Now, all that’s left to do is to slip into your loveliest flowing dress and embrace your inner fairy-tale princess. And perhaps add a spritz of a floral and dewy fragrance, too?

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

It’s not a common occurrence to feel the cool grass beneath your feet in Singapore, but one can always dream. The key to turning your daydreams into reality can be found in this bottle.

Experience the refreshing floral fragrance of springtime flowers mixed with invigorating spearmint leaves and green tea notes. A single spray will whisk you away to an enchanting forest straight out of a fairytale.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca retails for RM545 at Guerlain boutiques, as well as Sephora.

Penhaligon’s Lily of the Valley

The combination of bergamot, lemon, and sandalwood creates a smooth blend, preparing the spotlight for the main attraction, lily of the valley.

Adding hints of rose, ylangylang, and jasmine notes gives this scent a fresh, floral aroma, reminiscent of a blossoming orchard in a meadow of flowers.

Penhaligon’s Lily of the Valley retails for RM1,500 on Perfumestore. It is going at RM939 at the time of writing.

Coquette

If you draw inspiration from Lana Del Rey’s style or the elegant Victorian women in corsets and petticoats, your aesthetic could be classified as coquette. Embrace bows, lace, and frills for a girly and feminine look that exudes charm and romance.

The coquette aesthetic embraces femininity with flirty and romantic elements. To complete this girly charm, opt for a sweet, floral-fruity fragrance that complements your look perfectly.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose

Labelled as a celebration of femininity, the À La Rose blends the aroma of 150 Damascena roses from Bulgaria and 250 Centifolia roses from Grasse, creating a luxurious rose-scented foundation, complemented by hints of pear and lychee for a delightful touch.

The mix of soft and alluring components in this floral musk scent captures the essence of what femininity should smell like.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose retails from RM725 on Bakhache Luxuries.

Parfums de Marly Delina

While this fragrance bottle exudes coquettish vibes, it is its creamy, sweet scent that made it so popular today. The coquette trend is all the rage on TikTok and Pinterest, with Parfums de Marly’s Delina reigning supreme in the world of PerfumeTok.

Blending Turkish rose, lily of the valley, and peony with tangy lychee and rhubarb, this scent is further enriched by white musk and cedarwood notes, creating a delightful fruity-floral mix.

Girly and playful, this fragrance perfectly embodies the charming coquette aesthetic.

Parfums de Marly Delina retails from RM1,400 on Luxury Perfume. It is going at RM990 at the time of writing.

Light Academia

Light browns, beiges, plaid, and leather create the foundation of a light academia outfit. If you often reach for those khaki paperbag trousers sitting in your wardrobe, you could be the epitome of the light academia aesthetic.

When your wardrobe reflects a love for reading in libraries or working in quaint cafés, it’s only fitting for you to exude the scent of books and a comforting cup of coffee with a hint of warm milk.

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée

If you’re looking to capture the essence of a light academia fragrance, choosing a woody scent is essential. Add in some creamy vanilla notes, and you’ll be transported to a cozy library café in no time.

Atelier Cologne’s Vanille Insensée achieves this perfectly by blending Madagascar vanilla with mossy woods, and adding a touch of lime and cilantro for a unique and captivating aroma.

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée retails for RM980 on Luxury Perfume. It is going at RM780 at the time of writing.

Diptyque L’Eau Papier

This fragrance is perfect for anyone who wants to feel like they belong in a cosy library or an art exhibition, even if they’re not a book lover. The scent of rice steam, mimosa, and blonde wood creates a subtle musk that’s reminiscent of an old book.

Diptyque L’Eau Papier retails from RM559 at Diptyque boutiques, as well as Ken’s Apothecary.

Dark Academia

Dark academia is the enigmatic older cousin of the light academia aesthetic. Instead of the light neutrals found in light academia, this aesthetic embraces deeper, more somber colors such as black and forest green.

If you’re often seen as someone with a mysterious aura, or if your room gives off Harry Potter vibes, it’s time to embrace your aesthetic with a fragrance that suits it!

Choose smoky and woody scents to capture the dark and contemplative atmosphere of dark academia.

Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library

This fragrance from Maison Margiela captures the essence of dark academia with notes of pepper, benzoin, vanilla, and cedarwood.

It evokes the atmosphere of an old library with the scent of turning pages and whispers, creating an intriguing and mysterious aura that is hard to resist.

Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library retails for RM630 on Luxury Perfume. It is going at RM520 at the time of writing.

Penhaligon’s Opus

The Penhaligon’s Opus fragrance is a perfect blend of woody accords, including cedarwood, Australian sandalwood, and Gaiac Wood as its base notes.

Mixed with musk, cinnamon, English clove rose, and bourbon black pepper, this scent is truly captivating, reminiscent of the mysteries waiting to be discovered in the depths of an ancient library.

Penhaligon’s Opus retails for RM850 on Escentials.

Old Money

You might be a fan of the old money aesthetic if you dress like a character from Gossip Girl—or if you enjoy spending your weekends on a family yacht and dining at fancy restaurants.

Even if you’re not a trust fund baby, you can still embody that vibe by wearing expensive scents. Consider warm and spicy vintage perfumes, the type your mom used to wear.

Gucci Bloom

This scent is both fresh and luxurious, with powdery accords giving it a vintage feel. Tuberose and jasmine notes add a classic touch that never goes out of style.

Gucci Bloom retails from RM370 at Gucci boutiques and counters, as well as Sephora.

Diptyque Eau Capitale

Experience the essence of Paris with this fragrance that combines woody chypre notes, a mix of zesty bergamot and patchouli, and a hint of fresh roses.

It’s like having brunch at a luxurious Parisian café with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Even if you’re far from the city of love, a spritz of Diptyque’s Eau Capitale can transport you there instantly.

Diptyque Eau Capitale retails for RM899 at Diptyque boutiques, as well as Ken’s Apothecary.

Balletcore

Balletcore seamlessly blends everyday style with the grace of ballet. Imagine tulle skirts, bodysuits, and ballet flats.

Although it may appear effortless and casual, there is a lot of careful consideration behind this look, much like the years of training and discipline that ballerinas undergo, hidden from the public eye that only sees the effortless beauty of ballet.

Similar to the understated elegance of this style, the ideal balletcore scent is delicate with a touch of contemporary femininity.

Giorgio Armani Si

A gentle and alluring scent enhances the elegant balletcore style just like a perfectly tailored leotard enhances a ballerina’s grace.

Deep blackcurrant nectar and airy floral accords blend with musky blond wood to produce an elegant and chic fragrance that is equally enchanting and understated.

Giorgio Armani Si retails from RM490 at Giorgio Armani boutiques, as well as the Armani Beauty website.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle is another great option for the balletcore aesthetic, blending floral and fruity notes with hints of warm amber for a touch of sensuality.

Jasmine and rose floral notes bring a light, fresh scent, while patchouli and vetiver add a deeper, woodier fragrance layer.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle retails from RM390 at Chanel boutiques and counters, as well as  the Chanel website.

Strawberry Girl

There’s no better time than summer to embrace the strawberry girl aesthetic.

If dusting your cheeks with a vibrant strawberry pink blush isn’t satisfactory enough for you, consider adding faux freckles to complete the look. (All that’s left to complete the look is a lovely sundress.)

To truly embody the aesthetic, opt for a fruity gourmand fragrance. The combination of sweet berry and vanilla creates a scent reminiscent of strawberry cream cake — just what we envision a strawberry girl to smell like.

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris

The strawberry and raspberry hints in Yves Saint Laurent’s Mon Paris played a major role in why we labeled it as the ultimate strawberry-scented perfume—it truly captures the essence of strawberries.

Don’t be concerned about it being overly sweet; the floral, musky, and woody undertones balance out the sugary notes, transporting you to a lush garden filled with blooming flowers and ripe strawberries.

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris retails for RM407 at YSL Beauté boutiques and counters, as well as the YSL Beauty website.

Burberry Her

The delightful combination of blackcurrant, blueberry, and raspberry in Burberry’s Her is enhanced by the addition of fresh floral and musky notes. Jasmine, violet, and white wood contribute to a touch of summery sweetness, evoking the feeling of a springtime picnic or garden party.

As the fragrance develops, it reveals a base of dry amber and powdery musk, complementing its distinctive floral and fruity elements to create a sweet scent that brings to mind our most beloved dessert.

Burberry Her retails from RM480 at Burberry boutiques, as well as Sephora.

Grunge Girl

Grunge girls exude rebellion with their unique style (and impeccable music taste). If distressed denim, vintage band tees, and old converse high tops are your go-to outfit, it’s clear which aesthetic you embrace.

We understand that the grunge look is all about appearing effortlessly cool, as if you just rolled out of bed and threw on the first faded flannel you found. However, it’s still worth putting some thought into your fragrances, finding the perfect scent to complement your look.

To fully embrace the grunge aesthetic, consider exploring smokier and grittier fragrances to add an extra edge to your style.

Le Labo Thé Noir 29

Le Labo’s Thé Noir 29 is a complex fragrance that combines the freshness of bergamot, fig, and bay leaves with the richness of cedar wood, vetiver, and musk.

As it dries down, it reveals a unique blend of black tea leaves and a touch of tobacco, creating a scent that is both bold and intriguing. Just like a rebellious grunge girl, this fragrance defies expectations and makes a statement.

Le Labo Thé Noir 29 retails from RM1,793 at Le Labo boutiques, as well as Zalora. It is going at RM1,563 at the time of writing.

BYREDO Black Saffron

BYREDO’s Black Saffron embodies the essence of your beloved leather jacket. With hints of juniper berries, Chinese grapefruit, and raspberry, it brings a fruity and invigorating touch to its earthy scent.

Some claim that this fragrance might even resemble the smell of cigarettes on your skin, but that unique quality is exactly what sets it apart.

BYREDO Black Saffron retails for RM1,060 on Luxury Perfume. It is going at RM950 at the time of writing.