Nothing sparks debate in the beauty world quite like the . From the gatekeeping of to people's personal preference (and sometimes ardent dislike) for certain fragrance notes ( , in particular, get it hard), when it comes to scent, opinions are usually strong and free flowing. And one fragrance family that often leaves audiences divided: powdery perfumes.
Long dubbed 'old lady scents', powdery perfumes have gotten a bad (and in my opinion unjustified) reputation in the past. With notes reminiscent of powder puffs, talcum powder and velvety soft flowers, they’re light and comforting and, in my opinion, offer a sexy take on clean, . You see, while the rely on notes of freshly-laundered cotton and soapy touches, the best powdery fragrances add an extra layer to this.
They’re the scent of clean skin slipped into silk pyjamas, of applying your make-up before a night out or, as one reviewer described one of the fragrances on this list, like “a subtle caress, spilled face powder, lipstick on starched collars, tangled silk sheets”. When done right, powdery perfumes are anything but old-fashioned. To prove this point even further, I’ve rounded up 12 of my favourite powdery perfumes.
Alongside the notes I mentioned before, you’ll also find hints of rose for sweetness, spicy combinations courtesy of cumin and deeper takes on powdery scents with notes of leather and suede. These are powdery perfumes but not as you know them..
. What better place to start than with a traditional.
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