6 Perfumes Inspired by Locations Around the World
Have you ever traveled somewhere and thought, "Wow, I wish I could smell this all the time"? Or perhaps you've been aching for an international trip across the pond, only left imagining all the sights you'd see—and scents you'd smell.
Either way, there's one surefire way you can pretend you're in another location: city-inspired fragrances. Below, discover six perfumes you can purchase to travel to London, Miami, Seoul and everywhere else in between without ever catching a flight.
Amalfi – Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau de Parfum: $150
Living on the Italian Amalfi coast just sounds like an eternal tropical vacation. And Aerin understands it to a tee. The brand's Mediterranean Honeysuckle eau de parfum has aquatic notes to match its "sun-drenched" seas, while fresh honeysuckle and grapefruit resemble the "carefree optimism and adventure on the horizon."
This fragrance is inspired by founder Aerin Lauder's own travels to the, so you know this scent is about as authentic as it gets.
London – Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne: $165
It wouldn't be London without afternoon tea. Thanks to Jo Malone's Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne, you can feel like you're out having a cuppa without the flight costs. Aside from its titular notes, this fragrance also boasts a base of beeswax, vanilla and musk for a robust, warm aroma.
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Miami – Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum: $110
If you love the confidence of a hot summer and late-night parties, you'll love Miami and Ellis's inspired Florida fragrance. The brand describes this perfume as "scene-stealing," instantly reminding you of sunset beaches and neon lights. Fittingly, it has tropical notes of pink pineapples and coconut water alongside plumeria, amber and vanilla.
New York City — Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rosé Eau de Parfum: I Love NY Edition: $125
Doesn't every girl dream of being young, in love and having fun in New York City? Somehow, Carolina Herrera has bottled that feeling into less than three ounces. The 212 VIP fragrance has notes of celebratory champagne and romantic rose bouquets, rounded off by an empowering base of queen wood and musk.
Seoul — Le Labo Citron 28 Eau de Parfum: $319
Walking through Seoul is like a comforting breath of fresh air, or, as Le Labo describes, an experience that is "universal and easy to understand, yet remains inscrutable." And what better way to personify beautiful simplicity than a soothing blend of lemon and ginger?
Unfortunately, this fragrance is currently only available in Seoul. However, you can check back to Le Labo's website in August and September to snag one of these exclusive bottles.
Dubai – Bond No. 9 New York Dubai Amethyst Perfume: $600
When we think about Dubai, we imagine designer fashion, futuristic cars and endless skyscrapers. So, it would only make sense to include a perfume as luxurious as Bond No. 9 New York's Dubai Amethyst fragrance.
Retailing at $600, this perfume is for the person who loves the finer things in life, just like the city of Dubai. It has refined notes of lush jasmine, fresh roses and expensive tobacco.
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