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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Denise Primbet

If You’re Into ‘Barely-There’ Fragrances, Rice Perfumes Might Be Your New Obsession

A street-style photo of two women walking outdoors, dressed in a summery fashion.

I love a good skin scent as much as any perfume lover, but while most of us have come to associate it with musk, there’s another key note that’s equally deserving of praise—rice.

I know, I was skeptical too. After all, in a world where everyone wants to smell like a holiday or a walking dessert, the thought of smelling like a bowl of grains doesn't exactly seem quite as tempting. But despite its niche nature, I've come to learn that rice can add an effortlessly chic edge to an otherwise predictable scent profile. Think: cosy, soft and ever-so-slightly creamy.

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