When we think about idyllic summer moments, we think of fresh white laundry hanging in the garden. Its scent hangs in the air, its subtle tone is enhanced by the warmth of the sun's rays, and you feel peace around you. I would like to stay in this moment. And that's why we love perfumes with the scent of fresh laundry. They are like elixirs that awaken nostalgic happiness in us in the blink of an eye. Check out some top picks.
What does fresh laundry smell like in the form of perfume? The smell of cleanliness
Each of us may have different associations with the smell of fresh laundry, but experts agree that to obtain this scent, perfumes must include, among others:
Perfume with the scent of fresh laundry - the aroma of summer enclosed in a bottle
The freshness of perfume refreshes and adds energy, but it can also evoke joy and a certain amount of nostalgia. This is the case, among others, with perfumes with the scent of fresh laundry. They are associated with warm spring and hot summer. Which of them are most appreciated by our editorial staff and which of them are most often recommended by perfume lovers?
Jo Malone London Orange Blossom Cologne
Orange Blossom Cologne Jo Malone London cologne is a sparkling fragrance combining the bitter-sweet sound of clementine flower with the subtlety of white lilac and the elegant feistiness of iris. One of the brand's bestsellers, something for fans of light, floral and citrus aromas.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne fragrance in a nutshell
Publication date: 2003
Fragrance family: floral, citrus
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: clementine flower, orange blossom, water lily, white lilac, iris
Perfumer: Jean Claude Delville
Similar fragrance, equivalent: Zara Fleur d'Oranger
Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
The smell of freshly washed bed linen, falling softly on the skin. Lazy Sunday Morning eau de toilette brings back memories of lazy summer mornings, full of relaxation and the feeling that you don't have to do anything. It envelops the body with a fresh and clean composition of lily of the valley and white musk. This is one of the top close-to-skin propositions on the list of perfumes with the scent of fresh laundry.
Maison Margiela Vazy Sunday Morning fragrance in a nutshell
Publication date: 2013
Fragrance family: fresh, floral, musky
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: pear, lily of the valley, aldehydes, iris, rose absolute, orange blossom, patchouli oil, ambrette (musk mallow) seed absolute, white musk
Perfumer: Louise Turner
Similar fragrance: Narciso Rodriguez For Her
Byredo Blanche
We can't imagine this list without Byredo Blanche. They perfectly capture the aroma of just washed laundry, but may also veer slightly towards soap or creamy shower gel. You can clearly feel aldehydes interwoven with flowers and white musk. A fragrance for connoisseurs of fresh and synthetic perfumes. It could be a bit more durable.
Byredo Blanche fragrance
Publication date: 2009
Fragrance family: fresh, floral, musky
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: aldehydes, centifolia rose, peony, violet, musk, sandalwood
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Similar fragrance: Moschino Toy 2
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Aqua Universalis Cologne forte
A citrus and musk fragrance that smells of the truest freshness. Something between laundry recently removed from the washing machine and the aroma of soap remaining on just washed skin. The perfume is delicate and perfect for summer, without attacking the surroundings ( forte in the name may be misleading).
FK Aqua Universalis Cologne forte fragrance
Publication date: 2021
Fragrance family: fresh, citrus, musk
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: damask rose, Calabrian bergamot, bouquet of fresh white flowers, musk
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
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Imagine cotton bedding hanging out in your garden or on your balcony. The freshness that surrounds you makes you want to keep it for longer. And this task was undertaken by the Clean Beauty brand. Clean Reserve Warm Cotton is a comfortable and clean scent of aldehydes, flowers, spices and herbs, topped with the softness and warmth of musk.
The Clean Reserve Blend Warm Cotton fragrance
Publication date: 2016
Fragrance family: fresh, aromatic, musky
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: aldehydes, ginger, aquatic accord, mint, pepper, floral notes, musk, vetiver, incense
Perfumer: Steven Claisse
Masaki Matsushima Shiro
The Japanese vision of whiteness and purity. Cotton and musk combined in it give an impression of freshness that cannot be described in words. And although it seems to be a typical perfume with the scent of fresh laundry, it has a bit of forest harmony in it. They soothe, caress the senses and envelop with tenderness, not creamy at all.
The fragrance of Masaki Matsushima Shiro in a nutshell
Publication date: 2010
Fragrance family: fresh, aromatic, musky
For whom: for women
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: cotton flower, cyclamen, white rose, freshness of clean fabric, powder, crystal musk, white iris
Perfumer: Jean Jacques
Similar fragrance: Creed Love in White
Dior Pure Poison - the year-round scent of fresh laundry
This list also included a delicate version of Dior's "poison", which, however, still had character. This is a perfume with the scent of fresh linen, a cotton shirt, but also soap and a clean cashmere sweater. And compared to other fragrances on the list, it is a year-round perfume, not just for spring and summer.
Dior Pure Poison fragrance
Publication date: 2004
Fragrance family: citrus, musk
For whom: for women
Season: spring, summer, autumn, winter
Fragrance composition: Calabrian bergamot, orange blossom absolute, white musk, amber, gardenia, jasmine sambac, sandalwood, orange
Perfumers: Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Carlos Benaïm
Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath
Although the name and promotional campaigns indicate that it is a scent associated with bathing, it also has nuances reminiscent of the freshness of washed bedding. Gives a feeling of relaxation and cleanliness. If someone asked us to boil down Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette to one word, it would be "wellness".
The fragrance of Maison Margiela Bubble Bath in a nutshell
Publication date: 2020
Fragrance family: chypre, floral, aldehyde, soapy
For whom: unisex / genderless
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: soap bubbles accord, pink pepper, bergamot, lavender, rose, jasmine absolute, patchouli, coconut milk, white musk
Perfumers: Violaine Collas
Parfums de Marly Valaya
A luminous composition, fresh and vibrant with citrus fruits, clean thanks to aldehydes, and at the same time sensual and carnal thanks to musk. It sparkles with the juiciness of citrus and peach and the charisma of white flowers. It evokes associations with the cleanliness of washed bedding.
The fragrance of Parfums de Marly Valaya in a nutshell
Publication date: 2023
Fragrance family: floral, musk, woody
For whom: for women
Season: spring, summer
Fragrance composition: bergamot, mandarin, white peach, orange blossom, Nympheal, vetiver, akigalawood, ambrofix, musk
Perfumers: Julien Sprecher
It is also hard not to mention, when comparing perfumes with the scent of fresh laundry, the new, first-ever Acne Studios perfume - Acne Studios par Frederic Malle .
