Everyone's in a good mood right now. It's the holidays and that kind of makes up for the chillier days and impending snowfalls. But come January, the winter doldrums usually set in since all we have to look forward to is the mind-numbing cold. Which is when mood-boosting fragrances come in handy.
So what makes a fragrance a mood booster? Any aroma featuring uplifting ingredients qualifies. Think fresh florals, sparkling citrus and even sweet gummies. Yup, you read that last one right. There's actually a perfume that incorporates gummy candy. Yum.
From Kate Moss and Victoria Young's holistic aroma to Louis Vuitton's Pacific Ocean-inspired cologne, these mood-boosting fragrances will give you all the (positive) feels.
Cosmoss by Kate Moss Sacred Mist Eau de Parfum, $155 at Cosmoss by Kate Moss
Supermodel Kate Moss teamed up with noted homeopath and alchemist Victoria Young to create this holistic aroma. It has notes of oak moss, cedarwood and tonka bean. At its heart is geranium, jasmine, tuberose, black pepper and ylang-ylang. Sweet bergamot and orange flower round out the uplifting fragrance.
Relevant: Your Skin Seen 13 Stems: Scent Meets Soul, $73.60 at Thirteen Lune
This scent manages to comfort and perk you up at the same time. It's all thanks to a beautiful blend of freesia, green peppercorn, violet leaf, mimosa, cucumber, woody bamboo, cashmere, crisp amber and white leather.
Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Violet Eau de Toilette, $110 at Ulta Beauty
Joyful and optimistic, Dolce & Gabbana's violet-focused fragrance is perfect for battling the winter doldrums. Notes of blackcurrant, violet and vanilla from Madagascar are sure to delight. The violet-colored curved bottle with flower cap will also boost your spirit.
Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum Spray, $135 at Sephora
Spray on a surge of energy and vitality with this Chanel number. The fresh aroma comes from a (happy) marriage of citron accord, jasmine and teakwood.
Ellis Brooklyn Sun Fruit Eau de Parfum, $108 at Ulta Beauty
Can't go on a vacay? Spritz on this sunny scent instead. Fresh fig joins forces with bergamot, plum leaves, pear, handpicked jasmine, cyclamen, orris, orange blossom, coconut, amber, vanilla and musks.
Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom, $158 at Sephora
Inspired by tiny white flowers against emerald leaves, this fragrance is guaranteed to bring you joy. Its key notes are petitgrain, osmanthus and cashmere wood for an ideal fruity floral aroma.
Phlur Mood Ring Eau de Parfum, $96 at Phlur
Phlur's fresh fruity floral fragrance is designed to improve your mood. With notes of sweet fruit gummies, marigold, orange flower, dragon fruit pulp and glazed musk, it's no wonder it has us smiling.
Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill, $320 at Louis Vuitton
It may be winter, but this fragrance will take you right back to summer with one sniff. The invigorating aroma features blackcurrant enhanced with cédrat, lemon, coriander seeds, ambrette, basil, peppermint and orange.
The Maker Libertine Eau de Parfum, $175 at Sephora
Awaken your senses with The Maker's earthy and woody perfume. The aroma's key notes include pomelo, hibiscus and cedarwood.
Skylar Sunkissed Dahlia Eau de Parfum, $90 at Sephora
A warm floral offering subtle fruity undertones, Skylar's dahlia and crisp apple notes are balanced by comforting amber. The bottle is designed to look like a cloud in the sky. So basically an instant pick-me-up.
