If you're planning a wedding in a venue that has a whole lot of natural elements (be it a bohemian farm, a charming vineyard, or a romantic garden) – it's likely you'll want a scent to match the essence of the space. Soft, pillowy florals dance with the wildflowers at your feet (and in your bouquet), while more earthy, woody base notes create a warmth that is both comforting and long-lasting throughout the long day and night. To fully embrace your vision, opt for notes like dewy rose petals, earthy geranium, sheer musks, and sensually soft woods.
When it comes to weddings with epic views of city skylines, it's all about finding romantic scents that also have a bit of grit and edge to match the eclectic, lively vibe of the space. From yellow cabs and neon lights, to brick walls and statement-making industrial details, fragrance notes like electric citruses, intoxicating vanilla bourbon, fiery amber, and enveloping musks really fit a city's wild energy.
Beach-bound couples and ocean aficionados alike undoubtedly have a love for refreshing ocean mist, sunkissed skin, and slowed-down moments spent relaxing by the coast. In other words? It's all about scents that feature invigorating lemon, sunny ylang ylang, delectable coconut milk, and marine-inspired sea salt, yet still feel refined and elevated for your wedding day.
If you and your partner are planning a wedding with a romance-filled forest background, odds are, you both feel deeply at peace when breathing in the complex aromas of trees, greens, and impossible fresh air. Scents that amplify those blissful feelings can include aromas like moss after rainfall, crisp pine needles, warm ambers, and ultra-cozy woods that give all of those cabin getaway vibes.
From European destinations surrounded by historic stone and wild vines, to colorful Middle Eastern moments that bring some serious heat, when choosing a fragrance for destination 'I dos,' it's all about finding something that balances sophistication with a hint of unexpected exoticism. As for some notes to look for? Think rare and earthy iris, timeless jasmine petals, bright bergamot bitters, or perhaps an otherworldly oud that adds stunning depth.
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