These Editor-Approved Fresh Perfumes Are for People Who Hate Heavy, Overpowering ScentsCourtesy of Glossier

Imagine: you get stuck next to someone wearing the heaviest perfume you've ever smelled. You get a headache instantly and can't move away. Is there truly anything worse?

Whether you're the one with the sensitive nose or the one spraying yourself with intense fragrances and getting dirty looks, we recommend investing in fresh perfumes for your collection. 

E!'s Simone Thomas and Sofia Viera are connoisseurs of fresh and clean scents. They know the scents that help you smell like you just stepped out of the shower, rolled around in fresh cotton laundry, or took a deep, grounding breath on a crisp autumn day.

So, if you're looking to add light, fresh, and clean perfumes to your scent wardrobe, we'd recommend these we're obsessed with! 

Shop the Best Fresh & Clean Perfumes That Are Editor-Approved: 

Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

"If you want that true clean linen scent, wearing powdery perfumes that are reminiscent of freshly washed cotton is your best option. A clean scent like Replica's Lazy Sunday Morning has notes of lily of the valley, iris, and white musk, so you'll get a mix of fresh florals and crisp linen. I've been wearing this perfume for two years now, and it's one of my go-to fragrances. It has a softness to it, but it's also long-lasting on the skin," Simone wrote. 

Glossier You Doux Eau de Parfum

Looking for a fresh fall fragrance? Glossier's You Doux is a light autumnal version of everyone's favorite You scent, with notes of sweet violet, woody palo santo, frankincense, smoky myrrh, musks, and ambrox. 

Olaplex Signature Hair & Body Mist

This hair mist from Olaplex is an either you love it or you hate it scent—and I'm absolutely obsessed with it. It features notes of grapefruit zest, sugared mint, ginger, and crushed sage for a smell that's fresh, fruity, and like you just left the salon. 

DedCool Eau de Parfum in Xtra Milk

Like your skin, but better! This fragrance will become an automatic signature scent for you (as it did for me), with its notes of bergamot, white musk, and amber. It's fresh, cozy, warm, and undeniably addictive.  

Juliette Has a Gun Pear Inc.

"If you're more into fruity scents, Juliette Has a Gun Pear Inc. is the perfect choice. This scent really surprised me in the best way; it's been one of the first ones I reach for because of the freshness," Simon said.

"It offers notes of green pear accord, ambroxan, and musks. It wears crisp and refreshing on the skin, likely from the citrus notes. Yet it still has a delicateness to it that feels relaxed and feminine."

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

"I grew up wearing this classic scent. My mom loves perfume, and wore this scent a lot when I was younger, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. I think this is what started my appreciation for clean scents with notes like citrus, apple, and bamboo. If you want to test a new fragrance but are unsure about what to choose, this is a great one to start with," Simone said. 

Tocca Stella Perfume

If you're looking for a fresh floral scent with hints of citrus, Tocca's Stella is always my go-to for a feminine vibe. The scent features notes of bitter Orange, blood orange, watery accord, white freesia, wild diamond orchids, spicy lily, sheer musk, and sandalwood.

Heretic Parfum Nosferatu Eau de Macabre

Crafted with fine fragrance oils, this spooky perfume is light, nostalgic, shockingly wearable, and the freshest scent I own in my collection. Heretic's Nosferatu has notes of lilac, ambrette, petrichor, violet, ambergris, and oud.

Maison Margiela Replica Springtime in a Park

"As a fan of Replica's array of perfumes, I had high hopes for this one, and it did not disappoint. It has similar notes to Juliette Has a Gun Pear Inc. and Lazy Sunday Morning, with notes of pear accord, lily of the valley, and musk. I would describe it as a mix of fresh and floral, giving off an aroma of fresh-cut flowers that's really satisfying and perfect for spring," Simone wrote.

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