When people think of that nostalgic baby-powder smell, it's not just the clean, clay-like fragrance of talcum powder. It's a combination of that light, comforting scent with the familiar notes we also get in perfume, like jasmine, rose, and vanilla. And that's no accident, since it's often said that most heavily scented baby products are influenced by the composition of Chanel No. 5—one of the most popular and successful perfumes in history. So if you've ever wondered why Johnson's Baby Shampoo smells like it, that's one mystery solved for you.
Perfumer Yann Vasnier (the nose behind several Tom Ford and Jo Malone London scents) explains that the No. 5's components borrowed by baby products include the aldehyde accord (the soapy, clean scent everyone loves) along with notes of rose, jasmine, balsams, coumarin, vanilla, and musks. Then there are ionones, which are molecules found in orris root that are the source of that "powdery" aroma in baby products.
Another interesting thing is that what registers as a baby scent to you also varies depending on where you're from. For example, baby products from Spain and France, often associated with brands like Mustella and Nenuco, smell like cologne and orange blossom. Meanwhile, Johnson's baby products that are popular in England, Italy, and even here in the Philippines, are known for that sweet, floral scent that's often compared to Chanel No. 5. If you can't get enough of that irresistible powdery scent, keep reading because we've got just the list for you.
These are the best perfumes to try if you want to smell like fresh baby powder:
Chanel No. 5 (P9,950)
It's only right to start this list with the perfume that practically inspired the whole "baby smell" genre. Released in the early 1920s, Chanel No. 5 is one of the first complex fragrances in the world, having a total of over 80 scents in its composition. Its powdery, aldehydic scent has that powdery fresh aroma, but its elegance comes from the floral notes like rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.
Avaiable at Rustan's.
Kenzo Flower (P5,350)
A cocktail of Bulgarian rose, Parme violet, and vanilla, Flower has the elegance of a classic boudoir scent with the softness of a baby fragrance. It's Kenzo's signature perfume for a reason, with an equally famous bottle that could double as decor.
Available at Rustan's.
Avon Sweet Honesty
Avon's Sweet Honesty will remind many of their innocent teen years, back when you'd look for scents as soft as baby powder, but with a little more of a grown-up twist. The fragrance is youthful and dreamlike, having a fresh citrus opening that settles into a rosy vanilla.
See a list of Avon stores.
Bulgari Petits Et Mamans (€53; roughly P3,127)
The popularity of baby fragrances hasn't gone unnoticed by luxury brands throughout the years and this scent from Bulgari is proof. Petits et Mamans is considered a powdery floral, created specifically for a mother and child to share. It has notes of petitgrain, white peach, and vanilla, packaged in a playfully designed bottle that'll remind you of a children's toy.
Available on Bulgari's website.
Demeter Baby Powder (U.S. $18.90; roughly P920)
If you want to smell like baby powder without actually caking yourself in scented talc, Demeter's Baby Powder might just be your dream scent. It smells exactly like the real thing—a floral, slightly musky powder aroma that embodies the scent of your childhood.
Available on Demeter's website.
Guerlain Shalimar
A classic launched in the 1920s, Guerlain's Shalimar is a rich, creamy blend that the baby scent genre borrowed from. Unlike the floral-based scents on this list, the Shalimar is a citrus-brightened vanilla that feels like a warm caress.
Available at leading department stores.
Anna Sui Classic (U.S. $44; roughly P2,141)
The bottle of Anna Sui's Classic may look very rock n' roll—like something Morticia Addams would have on her vanity.—but this fragrance registers as a relaxing, powdery rose, capturing the softness of a vintage face powder.
Available on Anna Sui's website.
Burberry Brit for Him (price available upon request)
The baby powder-like dry-down of this fragrance is definitely worth the wait if you love the typical spiciness of men's scents. Made with a blend of ginger and cedardwood, Burberry Brit for Him is sharp, earthy, and warm—an any-occasion spritz you and your significant other can split.
Available at Burberry stores and leading department stores.
The Body Shop White Musk (P1,295)
Next to its reputation as a beginner-friendly musk, this The Body Shop fragrance is also known for its clean, powdery softness that you can wear from your teens and beyond. It's a simple blend that smells like fresh laundry, and with its affordable price tag, it's difficult to argue with its popularity.
See a list of The Body Shop stores.
Johnson's Baby Cologne Powder Mist (P82)
Forgive us for being obvious, but we can't wrap this list up without one bottle of real baby cologne. We don't think we even have to describe the unmistakable scent of a Johnson's cologne at this point, although we are partial to the sweet, mild floral that is the Powder Mist.
Available at leading supermarkets and department stores.
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