Sniff These Perfumes That Smell Like Your Fave Drink—And The Best Times To Wear Them

Now that we've talked about fragrances that smell like the bakery, let's overindulge and discover scents that remind us of drinks. Like beverages we guzzle up IRL, these types of fragrances set (or match!) the mood. For example, a cognac scent can evoke sexiness and mystery, while a citrus cocktail serves fresh and flirty. You can also self-soothe with a matcha perfume. 

Simply put, these scents borrow notes from popular cafe or bar drinks. When searching for a booze-inspired fragrance, watch for notes like gin, bourbon, cognac, rum, amaretto, or champagne. Fruity scents generally remind you of juice boxes, so that would be pretty easy to spot! Another tip would be to hunt in the gourmand category: seek coffee, chocolate, or milky scents.

Allow me to be your guest barista for your perfume tray today. Below, I rounded up the best perfumes inspired by drinks, whether you're in the mood for a cafe run or happy hour.

The matcha craze just hit your perfume tray, too. 🍵🍃 Just like the drink, a whiff of Le Labo's Matcha 26 transports you to a comforting, serene moment. Although inspired by drink, Matcha 26 is often considered a skin scent because of its woody and green notes.

Memorable notes: Fig, cedar, matcha, bitter orange, and vetiver

Available at Le Labo Greenbelt 5

You'll picture yourself enjoying a cup of latte and powder-sugar-dusted beignets with just a few spritzes of this fragrance. Niche perfume brand Sorce is known for their sweet scents, and 2 AM in LaFayette is one of its delectable offerings. Lucky for us, Sorce is open for international orders!

Memorable notes: Vanilla, oakmoss, café au lait, ribbons of caramel, beignets dusted with powdered sugar

I always grab the chance to order horchata from a (gatekept 🤭) cafe, and I'm overjoyed to find a horchata-inspired scent! Meet Sphinx's Horchata de Vanille. Just like the Mexican drink, it has cinnamon, vanilla, horchata, and milk as its notes. Shipping may be a bit expensive, but if you’re a horchata fan, it’ll be worth it.

Memorable notes: Horchata, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk

I just had to find a Cosmopolitan scent! My search led me to this bottle by Wicked Good, which promises an aromatic blend of cranberry, orange, and sugar. Spritz this on if your goal is to make an entrance or you're a fan of the vibrant city life. (TBH, I'm getting this just because of the name and the drink.)

Memorable notes: Lime, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, sugar, strawberries

Raise your hand if you always order an amaretto sour at the bar as soon as you spot it on the menu. I've got great news: Zara, known for scents that rival designer perfumes, has concocted a bottle with amaretto notes. Golden Decade Ruby combines the richness of vanilla and amaretto with juicy notes from lychee and mandarin orange. Jasmine and cherry blossom lend an elegant floral essence.

Memorable notes: Mandarin, lychee, amaretto, brown sugar, and vanilla

Millennials know this scent too well. Victoria's Secret's popular fragrance mist lineup was once your Ate's favorite. If you're curious about which scent to try first, grab Strawberries and Champagne. Like its name, this fragrance is sweet, sparkling, and every bit feminine. 

Memorable notes: Wild strawberry, blackcurrant, and raspberry musk

Available at Victoria's Secret Mall of Asia

This list won't be complete without Jazz Club. According to the bottle, this EDT will take you to a speakeasy, with the aroma of heavy cocktails and cigars surrounding the space. It's a sensual, unisex scent that you wear when you want to be mysterious and nonchalant.

Memorable notes: Pink pepper, Primofiore lemon, neroli oil, Rum absolute, Clary sage oil, Java vetiver oil, tobacco leaf absolute, vanilla bean, styrax resin

Wearing a scent that smells like your go-to drink feels like a flex. And it feels cool and unexpected when you walk into a room smelling like a cocktail in the sea of other gourmand scents. However, it's always important to remember that it's really about choosing a fragrance that you like. Pick a scent that expresses who you truly are. 🍹😉

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