Perfume for sensitive noses, 10 subtle fragrances to try
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Perfume for sensitive noses, 10 subtle fragrances to try

21 may 2022

Fragrance can be a sensitive subject. Many of us love the smell of perfume, and some don't. If you're one of the people who are allergic to fragrance or dislike it, you know what it feels like to have your nose get irritated by perfumes.

There are many types of perfume that are made specifically for sensitive noses. These perfumes are made with natural ingredients, and they can be mixed with other scents to create a unique fragrance.

There are many benefits to using perfumes that are made for sensitive noses. Some of these benefits include: It is easy to find a scent that works well with your body chemistry.

You can use the same scent as other family members without worrying about it conflicting with their smell. It is easy to find a scent that does not irritate your nose or throat when you wear it regularly. 

There are plenty of options for those with sensitive noses for fragrances. Here are some suggestions for a perfume that won't give you a headache or make you sneeze.

Top 10 Must-Try Perfumes for Sensitive Noses

Nordstrom Another 13 

Light and not too overpowering for a person with a sensitive nose.

When you search for a perfume that will not give you a headache or cause any adverse reactions, you may feel like you're searching forever. It's a common problem: most perfumes contain synthetic, alcohol-based compounds that can be allergenic or irritating to some, but there are plenty of all-natural choices out there as well!

Another 13 by Le Labo 

Nordstrom Another 13 Eau de Parfum is one of them, without sacrificing quality. Perfect for sensitive noses, Nordstrom's Another 13 is an aquatic, watery fragrance that stays on all day. Its ocean breeze, sea salt, and musk notes will keep you feeling cool long after the sun has set.

Light, playful, and nostalgic—this lemon-scented perfume opens with crisp citrus notes and soft undertones of creamy vanilla. Inspired by the modern girls who live for the moment, Another 13 Edp is a captivating fragrance that captures an alluring spirit in every drop.

The company prides itself on having a large selection of unique perfumes with notes ranging from spicy to floral that don't just smell like everyone else's perfume (check the best smelling Le Labo perfumes). 

And because they care about the health of their customers as much as their beauty, all of Nordstrom's products are made without phthalates or parabens—no harmful chemicals in sight!

13 Eau de Perfume is described as the "ultimate modern floral" with "top notes of blackcurrant buds and pink pepper heart notes of freesia, rose, peony, jasmine petals and Muguet and base notes of patchouli leaves and white musk."

Marc Jacobs Honey

The fragrance is not overly floral or fruity

Honey by Marc Jacobs spray is the perfect gift for people who complain they can't wear perfume because they're allergic to most fragrances. The scent is light and sweet (check the top rated sweet perfumes) but not overpowering, and it's not too feminine for either gender to wear daily.

Honey by Marc Jacobs 

There are no musk or floral notes usually triggered by allergies; this is a soothing, comforting fragrance that won't cause sneezes or headaches due to over-exposure.

This isn't for people who have severe reactions to all perfumes—it will still likely be too strong for them—but if you know someone whose complaint about perfume is, "they just get headaches from smelling it," this might do the trick.

This is an excellent choice for those who want to smell sweet and feminine without being too overpowering.

This Marc Jacobs perfume has been designed to be worn all day long without fading or becoming irritating to the wearer's nose. The scent can be layered with other fragrances for added depth and interest without overpowering them or becoming too much to handle.

The bottle features an elegant design and looks great on dressers or desks. It also makes a great gift idea for anyone who loves perfume but has trouble finding one they like that doesn't irritate their sensitive skin (check the most popular Marc Jacobs perfumes).

Miu Miu L'eau Rosee 

Old-fashioned rose garden with just a hint of sweetness and spice.

Miu Miu's Leau Rosee is a floral fragrance for women, launched in 2012. It features notes of rose, lilac (check the best selling lilac perfumes), and peony. The middle of this scent opens with a heart of jasmine, tuberose, and orris root.

L'Eau Rosee by Miu Miu 

This Miu Miu perfume is a lovely mix of roses and vanilla, but it's not too strong for those with sensitive noses. It's sweet and feminine without being overpowering. It's also an excellent choice for anyone who wants to smell good but doesn't want to spend a lot of money on perfume (check the best perfumes for ladies). 

It's subtly sweet and light, with rose and pink pepper notes. This fragrance is a floral-woody perfume with notes of rose (check the best seller rose perfumes), sandalwood, and jasmine with vanilla. 

The scent is long-lasting, making it perfect for those with sensitive noses (check the best rated long lasting perfumes for her). It has a light, fresh aroma that makes it great for wearing during the day or night.

The fragrance's name inspires the bottle design of this perfume with a hand-painted bottle that depicts a rose flower on it. 

This perfume was created by perfumer Antoine Lie and had top notes of lavender, pink pepper, and bergamot; middle notes of jasmine, orange blossom (check the best smelling orange blossom perfumes), and ylang-ylang; base notes of patchouli and ambergris.

Clean Reserve Classic

It has a light scent and will not overpower your senses.

This light and fresh perfume are suitable for people with sensitive noses. It has notes of white musk, amber, jasmine, and vanilla. This Clean scent is strong enough to last all day, but it doesn't irritate your nose. It's a great choice if you're looking for something affordable and long-lasting.

Reserve Classic by Clean

The bottle comes with a spray top that you can use for spritzing on your clothes or body whenever needed. It has amber, jasmine, and vanilla notes blended into a refreshing and calming scent. 

The perfume comes in a 30ml bottle, making it easy to carry around wherever you go. The bottle also comes with a spray top, making it easy to apply the perfume on yourself or someone else. The scent lasts for about an hour or two after applying it, depending on how much you have used and how strong your skin chemistry is. 

The smell will stay on clothes for about an hour after being applied to them, so make sure that you give your clothes plenty of time to dry before wearing them again if you want the smell to last longer than an hour!

It's important to note that this perfume may not work well on those who are allergic or sensitive to strong scents, as they may find themselves sneezing or getting a headache from wearing it too much. 

Calvin Klein ETERNITY 

Floral and sweet fragrance that will make you feel like you are on vacation in Hawaii.

This Calvin Klein fragrance is light and fresh, but it's also sophisticated enough to wear anywhere. The notes include lemon, jasmine, orange blossom, and sandalwood. This perfume is great for people who are sensitive to strong scents because it's subtle yet distinct.

Eternity by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is known for its timeless sophistication, and this perfume is no exception. It's a classic, clean and fresh scent perfect for women of all ages. The fragrance is designed to last all day long, so you don't need to reapply every hour.

This perfume is great for sensitive noses because it's hypoallergenic and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or alcohol that irritate sensitive skin. The base notes include sandalwood, amber, and musk.

This fragrance is a blend of patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, lavender, and musk. The scent is strong but not overpowering and lasts all day long. It's an excellent choice for men looking for something that doesn't smell too feminine or masculine.

Eternity is available in various sizes and price points, so you can find one that fits your budget perfectly. You can buy it at Sephora or directly from Calvin Klein's website if you're looking for a giant bottle of this famous perfume.

Chance Chanel 

It's a very light and feminine scent that smells amazing to everyone.

This is the best perfume for sensitive noses because it's fragrance-free (check the top rated Chanel perfumes for her). It's made with essential oils that can be used alone or other oils to create a custom scent.

Chance by Chanel 

The perfume base is made from jojoba oil, which is gentle on the skin and doesn't cause irritation or breakouts as other perfumes do. The scent of this Chanel perfume is described as "woody and warm," with notes of vanilla, amber, and musk.

The best of them is the iconic Chance Edt, a light, airy fragrance perfect for summer (check the best smelling Chanel perfumes for summer) or winter (depending on how warm your climate is). The scent itself is classic and straightforward. 

It has notes of jasmine and rose with a hint of vanilla and amber. It's not too overpowering, and you can layer it with other scents from the same brand if you want to add something else.

This fresh and romantic fragrance is perfect for day or nightwear. The top notes include bergamot, mandarin orange, and green tea; the heart notes are peaches, jasmine, and violet (check the best seller violet perfumes), while the base notes are vanilla, musk, and amber. This is followed by middle notes of jasmine, patchouli, and orris root, used in many perfumes. 

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc

It's a clean, light scent that makes you feel like you're on holiday.

The first perfume on our list is a summary and fresh scent that's perfect for anyone who loves warm weather. It smells like a sweet, citrusy (check the most popular citrus perfumes for women), floral fragrance that's perfect for days at the beach.

Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford 

This is an excellent perfume if you don't like strong scents. It has notes of lemon and grapefruit, with hints of jasmine and tuberose in the background. The bottle itself is also beautiful!

This Tom Ford perfume is designed for summer, but it's also one of the best fragrances to wear during other seasons. It has a clean, fresh scent that's perfect for men and women alike.

What makes Soleil Blanc special? It has notes of citrus blossom and bergamot, which give it a cool and refreshing vibe. There are also jasmine, rose, and sandalwood hints, which provide the fragrance warmth. 

This scent is described as a "musky floral" and "silky and spicy." It's definitely a feminine fragrance, but it's also versatile; you can wear it to work or at night.

Soleil Blanc is categorized as a sensual, woody scent that blends jasmine and rose with patchouli and sandalwood. It's powerful — this perfume comes in a 50 mL bottle — so if you're sensitive to smells, use just one spritz.

The result is a beautiful all-around fragrance for anyone who wants something light yet sophisticated to wear at work or during an evening out with friends (check the best rated Tom Ford perfumes for her).

It's also great for sensitive noses because it has no alcohol or harsh chemicals that would irritate your skin. The bottle is beautiful too, with a white glass bottle with gold details on the cap and bottom of the bottle.

Not A Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun

It's a floral perfume, but it's not overpowering, and it lasts long.

If you love the smell of fresh-cut grass, this is your perfume. This scent was made with elements from natural ecosystems, so while it doesn't smell like anything else on the market, it's unique and addictive.

Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun

This is an excellent perfume for sensitive noses. It has a light scent that will not irritate your nose, but it also smells fantastic! The smell of this Juliette has a gun perfume is citrusy and floral. 

It is light enough to wear every day, but it can be used as an evening perfume. This perfume contains rose, bergamot, jasmine, amber, and musk notes. 

This is one of the best-selling perfume products at Sephora, which is not surprising given its gorgeous scent and affordable price tag. This perfume contains notes of mandarin, rose absolute, vanilla, patchouli, and pink pepper. 

When you first spray this perfume on your skin, you'll get a burst of citrusy scent that quickly fades into a lovely floral blend. The patchouli base note keeps this fragrance from being too girly or sweet — it's just right. It has no harsh chemicals or alcohol, so it won't irritate your skin or cause allergies. 

Miss Dior Rose N Roses

It's a super easy perfume to wear every day, and it lasts all day long.

This Dior perfume is perfect for those who are sensitive to strong smells. It has a light, delicate scent and comes in a beautiful bottle. The bottle is shaped like a flower and has a red ribbon.

Miss Dior Rose N Roses by Dior 

This perfume is also one of the most popular perfumes on Sephora's website, so you know it must be good! The only problem with this perfume is that it doesn't last very long on your skin

Miss Dior Rose N Roses will smell lovely for about an hour or two, but it will disappear entirely without leaving any trace behind.

It is sophisticated yet light and fresh. The notes include rose, tuberose, jasmine, iris, sandalwood, vanilla, and musk. The scent lasts for many hours, and you can still smell it on my clothes when you take them off at night!

Anyone can enjoy this fragrance, from those with severe allergies to those who hate strong smells. But if you're shopping for someone who's particularly sensitive to perfumes (or has a full-time job in which they have to smell many fragrances), this may be the ideal choice.

Glossier You 

A signature Glossier orb tops off the fragrance in a playful touch.

Glossier You is a new women's perfume from Glossier, the company best known for its skincare and beauty products. It features top notes of cedar leaf and Italian mandarin, middle notes of lotus flower and violet leaf, and base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla.

 You by Glossier

The bottle is frosted glass topped with a rubber stopper and has a chic black label. This perfume boasts two notable features: it contains no alcohol (an ingredient that can cause sensitive skin irritation) and is unscented.

This means that while Glossier You has its unique smell, it doesn't have any smell—as opposed to "unscented" perfumes that merely have less prominent aromas than those found in heavily scented perfumes.

Glossier You's scent is subtle, not overwhelming. The fragrance opens with the citrus top notes before moving into the middle floral notes, making for a fresh smell that you could wear on any occasion or for any reason. 

It also wears well over time—while Glossier recommends applying it in the morning, you'll still experience its pleasant aroma by evening.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right perfume can be difficult, especially when you have a sensitive nose. The scent could be too strong or weak, become annoying after a while, wear off too quickly, or give you headaches.

While many perfumes are to choose from, they all have different fragrances and scents. You might want a less intense smell or one that has a pleasant aroma. However, you need to make sure that what you are going to buy is allergy-friendly and safe for you to use.

You should be with a soft and not too sweet perfume with a nose like yours. The ones listed above are named the best for their softness, freshness, and beauty. Switch from your current one to any of these, and you can see a significant difference in your sensitive nose!

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