Single Note Fragrances To Try

As much as I adore my perfume collection, I admit other people might not feel the same way. For me, a blend of orchids, marigold and roses with a dash of pepper, spice and cedarwood is nothing short of divine, but I also have it on good authority that not everyone in the bh office shares my love of oud.

If you’re anything like my counterpars, you’ll agree that sometimes, less is more. So enter the world of single note fragrances, where your nostrils can take in just one incredible aroma at a time....

Demeter

There are almost 300 simple and singular ‘life scents’ in the Demeter library, so you’ll find things like Fresh Hay, Christmas Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Rain along with stranger concoctions (lobster, anyone?). Demeter colognes are based on the smallest combination of ingredients that express a single, identifiable smell or idea, or layered to create a new scent unlike any other. Don’t ask me how they do it - just be thankful that someone finally decided to make cake batter perfume.

Jo Malone

Orange Blossom Cologne

Okay, you got me. This one isn’t exactly a single note fragrance, but you’d be hard-pressed to get a whiff of anything besides orange. Bursting with citrusy delight, there’s nothing subtle about this fragrance. Trust me on this one.

Commodity Goods

Are you a minimalist with an appreciation for the finer things in life? Excellent. You’ll love the simple, refined scents of Commodity Goods - think Rain, Tobacco, Whiskey and Tea. Ignore the gender divisions and explore the fresh, clean and beautiful scents on offer.

Kiehl’s

Musk

This beauty from Kiehl’s actually features notes bergamot, nectar and white patchouli, but dries down to a powerful musk. Originally believed to have been created in the 1920s, the scent was locked in an apothecary’s vat, labelled ‘Love Oil’ and deemed “too sexy” for sale. It wasn’t until the late 50s that the cologne was rediscovered and available to the general public. So risqué!

Do you own a single note fragrance? Which one is it?

104 Member Comments

Jay.dogga1986 22 Jun 2020 12:46 AM

I can’t say I’ve actually ever owed a single note perfume

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talk-a-lot 12 Apr 2020 6:21 PM

I love some of the Jo Malone fragrances, they are very nice.

aoperez 12 Nov 2019 1:54 PM

Single note sounds great but wouldn't it just be easier to just wear an essential oil than a perfume? Not a fan of smelling like Birthday Cake either (it would just make me hungry all day long)

S-P 10 Aug 2019 2:00 PM

I don't have a single note fragrance, but the orange blosssom sounds wonderful.

abbeyleee12 7 Jun 2019 7:42 AM

mmm birthday cake sounds devine , who wouldnt wanna smell like birthday cake

Nys Silver 22 Oct 2018 4:25 PM

I used to love Demeter when I was a teenager. They have some incredibly unique scents (dirt anyone?) I need to pick up some more because my tastes have changed. No more smelling like a sugar cookie lol

careglio 8 Oct 2018 11:38 PM

Interesting!

abbeyleee12 21 Sep 2018 8:01 AM

Might have to suss out Kiehls Fragrances

vtjh 2 Jul 2018 9:11 AM

Interesting! I’ve never given much thought to scents before, I’ve always just picked something that I’ve liked

Jasmine419 27 Jun 2018 10:14 PM

The body shop has some amazing single note scents, their pink grapefruit and satsuma are my favourites. I rebuy them over and over. I'll be devastated if they discontinue them

Sootyhere 22 Jun 2018 10:14 AM

I haven't tried these before but Birthday Cake and Orange Blossom sound like they would be good.

You beauty 12 May 2018 12:08 PM

I haven't tried any but would like to try Jo Malone.

Simone 4 Jan 2018 4:51 PM

Thank you for the article and the list

hdemi 11 Aug 2017 10:48 PM

Jo molone perfume is one I have been lusting over. From the scent to the packaging, ahhhh just perfect

tammerly sara 10 Aug 2017 10:45 PM

So true! I never thought too much into it but most fragrances consist of a complex base and layer of notes. I want to smell the sea salt and birthday cake scents from Demeter. How heavenly!