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    The clean fragrances you need to know about if you find every scent offensive

    5 Mar 2020 2:00 PM | Posted by
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    Fragrances are a little like Justin Bieber’s back catalogue: absolutely delightful if you’re a fan, incredibly offensive if you’re not. Scent is super subjective – what smells amazing to one person might be overwhelmingly off-putting to another, and whilst we often think of perfume as a personal choice, said scent is actually shared publicly from the moment we step out the door.

    You know when someone sits next to you on public transport and it smells as if they’ve literally bathed in bergamot? Not ideal. It feels as if your senses have been sucker punched and you find yourself suddenly deeming the rest of the way to work “walkable” based on the fact your nostrils would rather cop cold, (somewhat) fresh air over the human citrus fruit sitting beside you.

    So what’s one to do if they actually hate every perfume ever made with undying passion? Go clean. Clean scents are literally designed for people who cannot stand fragrance. In the scent world, clean is conceptual: think light, airy, crisp concoctions that make you smell just like freshly laundered linen, just-fallen rain or fresh, clean air. They’re remarkably unremarkable – no headaches, no nausea and most importantly, no scent-related death stares. Pure genius.

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    Byredo

    Byredo Blanche EDP ($297, mecca.com.au)

    A drop designed around the perception of the colour white, it’s light, clean and profoundly plain (in the best possible way).

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    Evodia

    Evodia Beach Fragrance Mist

    This fresh, soft fragrance mist mixes airy marine notes with delicate musk and a hint of juicy mandarin.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/evodia

    Maison Margiela Replica

    Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning EDT ($170, mecca.com.au)

    On the days you don’t want to get out of bed, take the comfort of cosy linen sheets with you.

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    Maison Francis Kurkdjian

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte EDP ($305, mecca.com.au)

    An energising and airy aquatic splash with a dash of cool mint to evoke the freshness of icy ocean air.

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    Juliette Has A Gun

    Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume EDP ($199, sephora.com.au)

    A perfume for the non-perfume wearer. It’s understated, ultra-chic and simply smells squeaky clean.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/juliette-has-a-gun

    Derek Lam

    Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day ($125, adorebeauty.com.au)

    There’s something magically serene about the smell of pavement just after it rains – this is it, bottled.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/derek-lam

    Clean Reserve

    Clean Reserve Warm Cotton EDP ($140, adorebeauty.com.au)

    Love to inhale while pulling warm, fresh clothes from the dryer? You’ll adore this comforting cotton concoction.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/clean-reserve

    Philosophy

    Philosophy Pure Grace EDT ($65, myer.com.au)

    Purity in perfume form – a soap and water scent to leave you shower fresh all day long.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/philosophy

    Escentric Molecules

    Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 EDP ($150, mecca.com.au)

    A subtle splash made for minimalists featuring just a single note: ambroxan, the light, clean member of the musk family.

    /perfume/best-clean-perfumes/escentric-molecules

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    71 Member Comments

    Shop A Everyday 16 May 2020 9:38 PM
    It's about time I smelt some new perfumes too
    Lucrecia629 15 Mar 2020 8:55 AM
    Some really lovely scents for spring/summer. I like something a bit warmer/spicier for cooler months.
    Angage 12 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
    Some of them expensive for me try.
    bebeautiful34 11 Mar 2020 11:34 AM
    I adore these types of scents. Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning is really subtle and lovely. I need to try Blanche by Byredo
    Beeper Pad 10 Mar 2020 8:43 PM
    Interesting! I would really love to add a clean scent to my perfume collection.
    Tee631 10 Mar 2020 6:22 PM
    Great suggestions
    Beautybabe140194 10 Mar 2020 12:33 PM
    I would love a sample of these fragrances. They sound very appealing to me.
    Ellyloves 9 Mar 2020 9:20 AM
    Beach looks and sounds good!
    Am1851 9 Mar 2020 6:34 AM
    I like a fragrance that works well with my skin. These days I stick with what I know. Having something that doesn't have a fragrance defeats the purpose. Even the bottles look bland but then I might be wrong, as they may be amazing, so I wouldn't say 'no' to trying any either.
    Wn0873 8 Mar 2020 8:07 PM
    I'm not sure I see the point of buying a bottle of scent that effectively has no scent...
    darasparkle 8 Mar 2020 2:39 PM
    I really want to try the Derek Lam!!
    Susmat 8 Mar 2020 10:13 AM
    Evodia's Beach is my pick here - can see I do like a scent after all
    Shop A Everyday 7 Mar 2020 7:00 PM
    Very interesting, would like to smell these
    Sally10 7 Mar 2020 5:34 PM
    That Maison Margiela one is lovely. A bit expensive though!
    sootyblack_14 7 Mar 2020 11:57 AM
    Great article... Just a touch too expensive for me!!!
    talk-a-lot 6 Mar 2020 8:19 PM
    Would love to try samples of these fragrances. I so love a variety of perfume.
    Dance 6 Mar 2020 7:24 PM
    Interesting. I don't have a problem with perfume, but might try one of these anyway.
    IndieAna 6 Mar 2020 6:47 PM
    I'm not a fan of clean or aquatic scents
    Snazzie 6 Mar 2020 6:20 PM
    They all sound quite lovely. Some are a bit more expensive than I'd usually pay though.
    JL 6 Mar 2020 5:30 PM
    None of them is in a price range that I would pay for perfume!
    perthchick 6 Mar 2020 4:52 PM
    I bet my in laws wouldn't like any of them. They don't like perfumes. I do. So I try to avoid spraying if I am seeing them.
    Paul481 6 Mar 2020 9:21 AM
    They all sound great, so are the prices
    Chrystalage 6 Mar 2020 12:46 AM
    I still wouldn't attempt to use use any of these scents as I'm super sensitive to fragrances. A bit of essential oil now and then is all I can handle
    Okatko 6 Mar 2020 12:28 AM
    Evodia is the only one that suits my budget.
    maggieball 5 Mar 2020 9:39 PM
    I have a sudden desire to smell all of these. I actually dislike perfume intensely - can’t bear it - but these sound appealing, if a little pricy for something designed to ‘not smell’.
    Tee631 5 Mar 2020 9:29 PM
    They all sound fresh
    S-P 5 Mar 2020 8:50 PM
    Some of these are so pricey.
    Jessica712 5 Mar 2020 7:15 PM
    These are sound so lovely, but some are very $$$
    Rose_P 5 Mar 2020 7:02 PM
    I would really like to try Juliette has a Gun, but every time I go into the the city I forget.
    Frenchy1 5 Mar 2020 4:04 PM
    The Derek Lam fragrance sounds intriguing.
    Yohanna 5 Mar 2020 3:22 PM
    All aquatics (especially those with prominent musk) I avoid at all cost. Eeeek. Just can't
    Miramarmari 5 Mar 2020 2:45 PM
    So imaginative
    clearcrystalwater 5 Mar 2020 2:17 PM
    Love the idea behind the name 'Blanche' for the perfume.
    Miss19 5 Mar 2020 1:21 PM
    I absolutely love clean scents! They are so refreshing
    Love bug 2 Mar 2020 8:24 PM
    Philosophy seem to have so many stunning scents. They have great sweet scents and also very clean scents. Never purchased any of their perfumes but definitely thinking about it now
    Ellyloves 26 Dec 2019 9:26 PM
    I haven't seen any of these fragrances before
    Candyfairy 22 Nov 2019 2:56 PM
    I'm not a fussy perfume kind of person, but hey I do love the smell of rain and I'm keen to buy that bottled! :D
    tarameoww 6 Nov 2019 7:16 PM
    I love the Clean Fragrances, the cotton one is amazing!
    PoshBec 4 Nov 2019 2:47 PM
    I like the clean, fresh scents...though I wouldn't rate Pure Grace as one of them! Probably my least favourite scent!
    S-P 4 Nov 2019 2:38 PM
    Rainy day ... don't know about this one ;)
    S-P 4 Nov 2019 2:37 PM
    I'd love to try some of these.
    Rose_P 8 Oct 2019 3:41 PM
    I sampled Pure Grace in Myer the other day. It’s lovely. I’ve got Amazing Grace, and I’m thinking I would like to add Pure Grace to my collection.
    merrydreams 27 Sep 2019 7:09 PM
    Its always a task to buy a perfume for me as after trying a few I olfactory sense just gives up
    onlyoni 18 Sep 2019 5:18 PM
    I am highly sensitive to strong perfumes and can get an instant headache even if someone near me is wearing something that doesn't agree with me.

    This is an excellent article and now I understand why I like Philosophy Pure Grace - because it's a clean scent.
    Ellyloves 26 Dec 2019 9:33 PM
    I get headaches when the fragrance is too strong too.
    Shop A Everyday 18 Sep 2019 4:47 PM
    Some interesting scents
    skincare junkie 24 Aug 2019 12:23 AM
    This article is for ME!

    I think I have a new Pure Grace at home, need to dig it out.

    Tried a tester of Juliette has a gun but must say I was super disappointed. Didn't smell anything.
    june 23 Aug 2019 6:59 PM
    I have a lot of trouble tolerating strong perfumes which puts me off using even a light pleasant scent. They take my breath away.
    Lisa359 19 Aug 2019 3:45 PM
    I would love to sniff some of these, I didn't know philosophy made a perfume.
    Omyara 17 Aug 2019 11:41 AM
    I would love to buy the first one, I tried it in Mecca it has a very unique scent.

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