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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lottie Winter

What Your Fragrance Says About You: Perfume Archetypes Based on Your Aesthetic

Annabel Rosendahl (L) wears white sweatshirt, cream blazer, black trousers, black and white zewbra print heels, Stella McCartney bag, Janka Polliani (C) wears blue striped shirt, beige and red striped Prada polo neck top, black mini skirt, beige jacket, Miu Miu bag, red heels, Darja Barannik (R) wears white shirt, blue tie, pink suit, outside Stella McCartney, during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2025 in Paris, France.

Perfume isn't just about smelling good—every note and carefully chosen accord tells the world a little bit about yourself. Whether you're quietly chaotic, never leaving the house without a claw clip and a spritz of Le Labo Another 13, or a type A maximalist who treats their Byredo bottle like a design piece, our choice in perfume reveals more about us than a star sign ever could.

And so, we've put together the ultimate guide that translates your vibe into the fragrances that capture it best. Forget woody vs florals, this is an scented exploration into your personality. Move over Myer Briggs.

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