Best Wedding Day Perfumes: What Real Brides Wore to Their Weddings

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JO MALONE LONDON

Courtesy BlueMercury

“I chose Jo Malone London Grapefruit cologne because I wanted something that would stay fresh and light as I knew I would be hugging family and friends throughout the day.” – Kate, Chicago

Buy It! Jo Malone London “Grapefruit” cologne, $130/100 ml; bluemercury.com

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SOMETHING BLUE BY OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Oscar de la Renta

Sharon Kanter, Deputy Style Director: I wore this floral scent on my wedding day. I loved the name of it (I’m such a sucker, I know!) and the scent was extremely delicate and feminine (it has notes of bergamot, mandarin, lily, musk and vanilla). My mom actually got it for me as a gift for my wedding day, (when it was way more expensive than it is now!), which made it extra special. Now, I pay it forward and gift it to my girlfriends for their bridal shower gift. You can’t go wrong.

Buy It! Something Blue by Oscar de la Renta, 3.4 oz, $25.74; jet.com

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LILI BERMUDA

“I wore my Passion Flower perfume from the Bermuda Perfumery. Bermuda is a special place for us as a couple – my husband proposed on the beach in Bermuda, and we spend a few weeks there every summer with close friends and family.” -Melissa, New Jersey

Buy It! Lili Bermuda “Passion Flower” perfume, $130/15 ml; lilibermuda.com

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ANNICK GOUTAL

“I’ve been wearing Annick Goutal “Petite Cherie” on special occasions for years. I love that Annick made it especially for her daughter—it felt like an extra sweet omen to have on the big day!” -Sara, N.Y.C.

Buy It! Annick Goutal “Petite Cherie,” $120/50ml; neimanmarcus.com

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FRESH

Catherine Kast, Editor: Yes, I am completely aware this is supposed to be a men’s scent, and yes, that’s what made it perfect for my wedding. Hear me out: When the dress that spoke to me was totally the opposite of what I thought I wanted—an incredibly feminine Monique Lhuillier two-piece ensemble— I wanted to pair it with something equally unexpected. It’s woodsy and deep, which stood out against the rest of my ladylike look.

Buy It! Fresh ‘Cannabis Santal’ eau de parfum, $50; nordstrom.com

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PRADA AMBER

Courtesy Jet

Buy It! Prada Amber, $34.20; jet.com

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CHANEL N°5

Brittany Talarico, Senior Style Editor: This is the only fragrance my mom wears, so I grew up surrounded by the scent, and it always makes me feel calm when I put it on (calmness is key on your wedding day). It also happens to be the perfume RHONY star Luann D’Agostino — née Countess Luann de Lesseps — wore at her wedding, which must mean she’s my spirit animal.

Buy It! Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum 1.07 oz, $100; sephora.com

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AVEDA

Courtesy Nordstrom

“I wore Aveda Love, which they call a ‘pure-fume’ since it’s a blend of essential oils and not technically perfume. It smells warm and rich and isn’t overpowering at all, and every time I catch the scent of sandalwood I think of our wedding day.” – Regan, Philadelphia

Buy It! Aveda “Love” composition oil, $30/1 oz; nordstrom.com

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VERSACE BRIGHT CRYSTAL

Courtesy Nordstrom

“I got married on a beach in August, which is why I chose is why I chose this fragrance — the light floral scent perfect for the summer.”-Carli, Ohio

Buy It! $73; nordstrom.com

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MARC JACOBS

Alex Apatoff, Deputy Style Director: My now-husband had mentioned he liked this slightly peppery floral once, so I toted this ridiculously huge bottle all the way to Chicago with the intention of creating great scent memories for us to share. Then in my rush to get ready, I forgot to put it on. But my intentions were good.

Buy It! Marc Jacobs Lola, $63.46/3.4 oz; jet.com

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JO MALONE LONDON

“My ‘wedding scent’ was a mix of Jo Malone London’s Orange Blossom and Peony & Blush Suede.” – Haley, Oklahoma

Buy It! Jo Malone London “Orange Blossom” and “Peony & Blush Suede“, $65/30 ml; jomalone.com

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COMME DES GARÇONS 2

Courtesy Sephora

Worn by Silke at her City Hall wedding, Brooklyn, NY

Buy It! Comme des Garçons 2, $131; sephora.com

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JO MALONE LONDON

“I thought this scent was bright and fresh, and a good complement to the Caribbean sun and sea!” – Kate, St. Thomas
Buy It! Jo Malone London Mimosa & Cardamom Cologne, $65 (for 30ml); nordstrom.com

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MCMC FRAGRANCES MOCIUN

“I wanted a familiar scent that I’d worn before that grounded and calmed me on a day when there were a lot of unknown circumstances. This neroli flower and white musk oil perfume is potent and alluring but not overtly feminine or sweet.” – Carina, Brooklyn

Buy It! MCMC Fragrances Mociun #1, $55; mcmcfragrances.com

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SOMETHING BLUE BY OSCAR DE LA RENTA

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LILI BERMUDA

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ANNICK GOUTAL

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FRESH

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PRADA AMBER

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CHANEL N°5

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AVEDA

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VERSACE BRIGHT CRYSTAL

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MARC JACOBS

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JO MALONE LONDON

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COMME DES GARÇONS 2

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