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In 2026, I said I wanted to live a more minimalist life. I've always been pretty minimal with my home space, but my wardrobe and beauty collection have been getting out of control, and I'm ready to strip things back, and I'm not just talking about the amount of stuff either. No, I'm talking about taking a minimalist approach in every aspect. Take the best perfumes, for example. I have so many scents in my collection, from punchy citrus perfumes to bold floral fragrances and more. However, the fragrances I gravitate towards tend to be more pared-back.
I'm a real sucker for clean, delicate scents that, although subtle, still earn me compliments daily. The kind of scents that sit closely to the skin, whispering sweet nothings about how good you smell. So, in a bid to cut down my perfume collection, I've had a clear-out and only kept the best minimalist fragrances that I know I will actually wear.
Below, I've created my tried-and-tested edit of the best minimalist perfumes on the market. These cool-girl scents smell as good as they look, and if the sleek bottles aren't enough of a giveaway, they totally fit a more minimalist aesthetic. From Diptyque, Byredo, Jo Malone and more, keep on scrolling to shop my faves.
The Best Minimalist Perfumes1. Glossier You2. Byredo Blanche3. Phlur Missing Person4. Escentric Molecules Molecule 015. Diptyque L'Eau Papier6. Le Labo Santal 337. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis8. Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt9. Parfums de Marly ValayaWhy Trust UsAt Who What Wear UK, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our editors have tested thousands of products, including skincare, makeup, hair and nails, over the years and work closely with trusted experts—dermatologists, make-up artists and leading industry insiders—to ensure every guide is well-researched, inclusive and relevant to you.
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