The Bride's Guide to Choosing a Memorable Wedding Day Fragrance
Planning a wedding involves meticulous attention to every detail, from selecting the date and venue to choosing the perfect outfits for one of the most unforgettable days of your life. You're likely already envisioning yourself in your dream dress, makeup inspirations at the ready with your Pinterest board as a visual guide. But here’s a special tip from us at Project Vanity: don’t overlook your bridal scent!
A bridal scent is more than just a fragrance—it’s the scent you choose to wear on your wedding day. Since smell is the sense most closely linked to memory, the right fragrance can vividly bring back the moment you walked down the aisle with just a single spritz.
We asked members of the Project Vanity community to share with us the bridal scents they chose for their big day. For those of you planning your journey down the aisle, read on and be inspired. This is everything your nose needs to know before the big day!
Your Lifelong Scent for Special Occasions
Dior J'adore 50ml (alcohol free variant)! I was eyeing for Miss Dior Rose N Roses, unfortunately 30ml nalang available at that time sa store, eh ayoko patalo kay hubby. He got the Sauvage EDP 100ml tapos ako 30ml lang? I like blooming bouquet but to me it was more of an everyday scent. I wanted a signature scent of course so ang pinili ko J'adore na lang. I eventually bought Rose n Roses, I use it when going out. No regrets sa J'adore kasi very distinct yung smell nya for me perfect for special occasions.'
-Jelica Lopez
A marriage is between two equals, so if the groom gets the Dior Sauvage 100ml you definitely can’t shortchange yourself with just 30ml (right?). The Dior J'adore Parfum D'Eau (P8,450/50ml) is a natural bouquet of neroli, jasmine, and magnolia sure to complement any bride. And because you did splurge on the big bottle you get a go-to fragrance for your special occasions, adding happy memories to happy memories.
Signature Scent Turned Bridal
Clinique Happy was my wedding day scent! I remember it sooo well because my makeup artist, Lourd Ramos was with me in my bridal car, had the bottle with him, and sprayed it on my entire gown, self, and veil just before walking down the aisle! 🥰 Clinique Happy as been a signature scent of mine for years, and I just had to make it part of the most special day of this new life chapter. ❤️ It really is nakaka-Happy! And scents take us back to certain memories. I will always be reminded of my wedding day through every whiff of Clinique Happy. ❤️
- Mela Sison – Laxamana
A signature scent is much more than just a perfume—it's a personal hallmark that captures the essence of your personality and accompanies you on your daily adventures. It’s that distinctive fragrance that announces your arrival before you even step into a room. For Mela, that signature scent is Clinique Happy Perfume Spray (P3,300/30ml), a fragrance that endures and uplifts. This feel-good concoction blends the fresh, vibrant notes of grapefruit and bergamot with the soft, sensual undertones of Hawaiian wedding flower and spring mimosa.
Adopting your everyday signature scent for your wedding day adds a layer of personal significance to the celebration. It ties the memorable moments of your everyday life to one of the most special days. After all, why wait for a special occasion to relive the good days?
A Limited and Exclusive Memento
Very old one, not in circulation anymore. It’s Still by JLo. I’ve had this for years already as a gift from my dad for my college graduation. I never wear perfumes because I easily get migraines from strong scents but this one, it feels light and feminine kaya I really liked it. I still have it until today, kept in the very dark spot in my closet as it holds very sentimental value and I only use it for very special events. ☺️ I found a similar scent with Jo Malone’s Wild Bluebell. ☺️
- KM Torres
Take, for example, Still By Jennifer Lopez ($29.99/3.4fl.oz), a delicate floral perfume that captures notes of freesia, rose, and peach. It's a fragrance that carries its own rarity and charm. If you're keen on this particular scent, there are still a few websites where it's available. Securing a bottle now means owning a piece of olfactory history—a special memento to treasure.
A Developing Bouquet
Giorgio Armani Sí EDP. I loved how it wasn't just an outright floral, nor a hippie, patchouli-forward chypre (though it is classified as a chypre). The immediate note is blackcurrant & blackberry, with a bit of rose weaving in, and then over the next few hours, it gets grounded by the warmth of patchouli and amber. Not frou-frou and frilly sweet...it was complex, not cloying in sweetness, and it worked with my body chemistry then.
-Oui Buenafe
Si by Giorgio Armani (P10,000/100ml) is a fragrance that captures the essence of sophistication with its blend of top notes featuring blackcurrant nectar, complemented by a heart of freesia and Rose of May, and anchored by a base of musky blond wood. Its ability to develop and evolve throughout the day makes it perfectly suited for all-day wear, which is precisely why it's an ideal choice for a bridal scent.
If you've ever been a bride, you know that the preparations begin long before the sun rises. A scent like Si by Giorgio Armani, with its enduring and evolving fragrance, ensures that you remain enveloped in a beautiful aroma from those early morning moments, through the ceremony, and well into the celebrations. It’s a scent that not only marks the day but enhances the experience, making each moment even more memorable.
Allergies Don’t Have to Hold You Back
As a bride in 2023, I’m excited to share my own bridal scent experience. I was gifted Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Eau de Toilette (P6,950/50ml) at my bridal shower, and it truly captured a blend of sensuality and extreme femininity with its lovely notes of rose and iris. Finding the right fragrance can be a challenge for me due to my allergic rhinitis, so having this scent chosen for me was both a blessing and a beautiful gift. It was from my mother, who also has a sensitive nose, so her approval made it a safe and cherished choice.
For brides dealing with allergic rhinitis, it's crucial to select a fragrance that won’t trigger any allergies or sensitivities on your big day. The last thing you want is to be sneezing or feeling droopy during such a significant celebration.
I hope sharing my scent story inspires you in your search for the perfect bridal fragrance. Remember, whatever design or style choices you make, the most important aspect of your wedding day is celebrating with the people you love most. Here’s to making happy memories—mabuhay ang bagong kasal!