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    Fragrances for girls who don't like perfume

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    Does the mere thought of a perfume department make you feel queasy? It’s not just in your head: some people are hypersensitive to strong scents, experiencing nausea and headaches at the hint of a top note. But just because you can’t tolerate traditional fragrances doesn’t mean you can’t smell pretty! Every girl deserves a signature scent – and here are our top picks for less pungent perfumes.

    Clean Original Eau de Parfum, $69, cleanperfume.com

    The original perfume-for-girls-who-don’t-like-perfume, this pure, fresh fragrance is inspired by the scent of a simple bar of soap, making you smell, well…clean. The sleek glass bottle with silver stopper is equally understated and the brand uses non-irritating, hypoallergenic formulas in all its fragrances. Overall, an inoffensive option for the perfume-averse.

    Bobbi Brown Almost Bare Fragrance

    True to its name, this fresh, floral perfume is exceptionally light, making it a great choice. With a delicate balance of Italian bergamot and violet leaves, the fragrance has a soft cedar and warm amber background designed to relax and soothe – rather than shock – the senses.

    Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Body Spritz

    One of Philosophy’s best-selling scents, this refreshing body spritz is less concentrated than a traditional perfume, while still offering a feminine fragrance. With top notes of bergamot and soft muguet blossoms, it’s also a great multi-tasker, providing moisturising and antioxidant benefits to the skin. Use alone or as a fragrance base.  


    The Body Shop Coconut Beautifying Oil

    For the super scent-sensitive, an all-natural source of perfume can be a good option. Organic, cold pressed coconut oil is our personal fave – not only does it smell deliciously sweet, it also makes a great moisturiser. But the best thing about it? You can buy it from the health food section of your local supermarket, avoiding the perfume aisle altogether. Smooth over your body in the shower for a luxurious, hydrating effect.

    Which subtle scent do you most like the sound of? Which one do you think would suit you best?


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    Lisa359 11 Apr 2021 7:48 PM

    The Body shop one sounds the best, but when you are working from home it seems a bit pointless to wear perfume, so it takes me ages to get through a bottle.

    Jay.dogga1986 22 Jun 2020 10:50 AM

    I love perfume!

    Ameena0805 4 Oct 2019 5:27 PM

    I love perfume so this isn't for me.

    MoonlightSak16 6 Apr 2019 9:52 PM

    I like the sound of thee subtle perfumes. Would be good to wear at work coz some of my colleagues can't handle strong perfumes.

    beautyfun 9 Jun 2018 11:24 PM

    I really cannot take strong purfume. This is interesting.

    ashlee. 3 May 2018 11:42 AM

    I love that you posted this! Strong smells sometimes trigger migraines; I had no idea that there was a whole category of subtle-scent perfumes.

    cosmoslyn 31 Jan 2018 1:44 AM

    Never knew they offered that, though i wonder if i should pay for subtle scents... is it worth?

    Shop A Everyday 26 Jan 2018 9:18 PM

    I like a variety of scents, its nice to have a choice

    Trish_D 20 Jan 2018 5:44 PM

    I absolutely love Amazing Grace from philosophy but the fragrance disappears so quickly on me unfortunately.

    Goddess..... 15 Jan 2018 9:22 AM

    Great article as I'm thinking of doing away with perfume's altogether since my hay fever act's up & sneezing at almost anything roller balls would be the only exception for me as it's not too strong but still has a smell to it. I like the one's here I wonder if they have them in rollerball's too?

    onlyoni 6 Mar 2017 7:10 PM

    Some of the fragrances mentioned might be just right for me because I'm one of those people who just cannot wear perfume.

    Even the smell of some perfumes gives me an instant headache; and walking through the perfume section of a department store is not pleasant at all.

    skincare junkie 30 Aug 2016 9:06 AM

    This article is for me :) i might check out clean. But i dont like amazing grace. I tried it and hate it.

    Heidi366 9 Jul 2016 4:19 PM

    Like the sound of them all, but the Amazing Grace sounds lovely.

    Shop A Everyday 4 Jul 2016 6:01 PM

    Sounds lovely

    Shop A Everyday 1 Jul 2016 7:25 PM

    Some great ideas here

    itslinda 4 Apr 2016 3:53 PM

    Great article :)

    annieleex 3 Apr 2016 5:22 PM

    Great article!

    Reneebrennon 9 Nov 2015 4:27 PM

    I love perfum but i hate the chemical smell in some of them. I wonder what theese are like.

    Yohanna 9 Oct 2015 11:25 PM

    Yessss...Love the cococnuts! Also for people who are sensitive like me, some essential oil drops work as well! My fav for now is basil, so refreshing-minty-lemony -something

    womble 9 Oct 2015 7:32 PM

    the body shop fragrance mists are really nice and quite cheap as well

    sporty_ytl 7 Oct 2015 2:37 PM

    I wonder how Amazing Grace will smell on me...

    Emma Ocean 6 Oct 2015 4:13 PM

    Amazing Grace smelled bad on me too. I was very disappointed

    Lindi809 2 Oct 2015 3:29 PM

    I love perfume but there are days if it's really hot I Iike to wear a light and subtle Mist type fragrance I like the sound of Bobbi Brown's Almost There, Amazing Grace. Will have to keep an eye out for them..

    Karen311 25 Aug 2015 11:43 PM

    Kiehl's nashi is my favourite for this type of perfume!

    Shop A Everyday 17 Jul 2015 9:49 PM

    Oh I love perfume so much

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