17 best wedding perfumes for your special day

Fragrances tend to be the most overlooked component of weddings. However, the right perfume is a crucial part of your bridal look - just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not an important part of your outfit. Despite the fact that wedding perfumes usually don't get the same attention as a wedding dress, they have the power to captivate everyone in your presence while completing your bridal style. And actually, finding the right fragrance is remarkably important to many.

Throughout history, many prominent figures have used scents to mark occasions, with the origins of fragrances tracing back to Ancient Egypt and France, where Louis XIV's court was given the label 'la cour parfumée', because of his demand for a different fragrance each day of his reign.

When selecting your signature bridal perfume, it's important to consider your personal style first. Some brides might opt for light and floral notes, like pink pepper, jasmine, rose, and sweet vanilla, while others with a more alternative style might favour a potent scent, such as one with notes of tonka bean, violet, musk and sandalwood.

Whatever your style, there is a fragrance out there destined for you. Whether you already have a signature scent and are keen to find a new fragrance for your big day, or perhaps you just want something special and exclusive to mark your celebration, you'll find the best and most beautiful perfumes out there in this luxury edit - quintessential for completing your bridal look.

From luxury wedding perfumes that are well worth the splurge to trending high-street picks that mimic the high-end scents to a tee, we’ve got you covered! So, whether you have a particular type of fragrance in mind or are just after some inspiration, read our pick of the best wedding perfumes to buy right now (and they're not all florals)…

Burberry - Goddess Eau de Parfum for Women 

A striking fragrance with echoes of sweet vanilla and delicate lavender, the Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum offers an elegant formula that promotes self-confidence, strength and kindness. Spritz yourself with some of this on the morning of your big day for an extra boost of confidence! Encased in a glam gold bottle, the Burberry Goddess make the perfect handbag essential.
How much? £95
Buy it: Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum for Women

Jean Paul Gaultier - Gaultier Divine Eau De Parfum

Presented in a bold and busty bottle, Jean Paul Gaultier's 'divine' perfume is one that every women should have in her back pocket. Showcasing an enchanting balance of floral notes, with undertones of salt and sweet meringue, this scent is an ideal choice for both day and night celebrations. A heavenly feminine option that's ideal to mark one of the most special moments of your life.
How much? £96
Buy it: Jean Paul Gaultier - Gaultier Divine Eau De Parfum

Harrods - Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Eau de Parfum

This distinctive fragrance boasts notes of tonka bean and musk, combined with violet, sandalwood, mandarin and fig milk essence. This is one for a bold bride! The Santal Blanc parfum is an exceptional fragrance produced by the reputable house Van Cleef & Arpels, and is sure to add a splash of sophistication to your outfit. 
How much? £153
Buy it: Harrods Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Eau de Parfum

Valentino - Born In Roma Donna Eau De Parfum Intense 

An edgy option for an ostentatious bride, Born in Roma Donna emanates a joyous aroma bursting with avant-garde attitude. An ultra-feminine scent encased in a striking motif, expect notes of vanilla, jasmine and benzoin in this bottle. There's no two ways about it - Valentino's Born in Roma Donna is for boundary-breaking brides.
How much? £57.60
Buy it: Valentino - Born In Roma Donna Eau De Parfum Intense

Guerlain - Santal Pao Rosa Eau De Parfum

Santal Pao Rosa exhibits sophistication and refinery in this unique expression of love. Discover aromas of bark and blossom, juxtaposed with a combination of spicy cardamom, deeper agarwood and notes of myrrh. It's a memorable scent destined to captivate your guests. You can also customise your bottle with a bespoke engraving, perhaps with your initials or the date of your ceremony? A desirable keepsake, for sure.
How much? £295
Buy it: Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa Eau De Parfum

Ferragamo - Signorina

A bridal favorite! Ferragamo Signorina has earned its place on this list for its captivating and vibrant notes of pink pepper, jasmine, and roses. Finished with a delicate touch of creamy vanilla pannacotta, it really does smell good enough to eat. 
How much? £78
Buy it: Ferragamo Signorina

Penhaligon - Highgrove Bouquet

Highgrove Bouquet is a fine fragrance that radiates nostalgia through its deep and earthy notes. Featuring an exquisite combination of silver lime blossom, mimosa, and an aromatic cedar base, this classic scent is designed to transport the wearer to a warm summer's day. It's sure to make an enthralling addition to your wedding day.
How much? £175
Buy it: Penhaligon Highgrove Bouquet

Parfums De Marly - Delina Exclusif Eau de Parfum

A fresh and fruity concoction highlighting notes of pear, lychee, and grapefruit, with undertones of Damascena rose, incense and vetiver. This intriguing scent is fit for a soiree, and an exceptional expression of femininity.
How much? £285
Buy it: Parfums De Marly Delina Exclusif Eau de Parfum

Amouage - Love Delight

Aged over seven weeks, Amouage's Love and Delight perfume is an excellent scent for completing your bridal look. Showcasing a fabulous interplay of delicate florals and richer base notes, this deluxe scent marries ginger, mandarin, rose water and cinnamon notes with vanilla, cocoa and rum.
How much? £320
Buy it: Amouage Love Delight

Jo Malone - Special Edition English Pear & Freesia Cologne

A delicate scent with subtle pear, patchouli, and freesia notes, Jo Malone’s Special Edition English Pear and Freesia Cologne is a refreshing and bright fragrance for a bride who wants to wear a lighter scent on her big day. 
How much? £118
Buy it: Jo Malone Special Edition English Pear & Freesia Cologne

YSL - Beauty Libre Intense Eau de Parfum 

Offering a cascade of heady aromas, from sweet vanilla to spiced saffron, Libre Intense makes a divine bridal scent. Notes of bergamot, mandarin, and ginger create a seductive scent that's sure to capture your guests' attention. We love the bottle too, with its gold YSL design and amber-hued liquid inside. 
How much? £131.96
Buy it: YSL Beauty Libre Intense Eau de Parfum

Lancome - La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum

La Vie Est Belle will never go out of style! A scent for graceful brides, this illuminating fragrance offers fruity top notes of sweet pear and blackberry, complemented by delicate florals of orange blossom and jasmine sambac.
How much? £67.95
Buy it: Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum Spray

Liberty London - BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum 

A Tiktok favorite! Byredo Bal d’Afrique offers a fresh and sweet blend of African marigold, Moroccan cedar cyclamen, jasmine and violet. Carefully colliding with richer notes of black amber and musk against crisp lemon and bergamot, this is a perfume that's both light and intense at the same time. 
How much? £150
Buy it: Liberty London BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

Estee Lauder - Knowing Eau de Parfum 

Be transported to the south of France with Estee Lauder's intriguing scent ‘Knowing’. A floral fragrance highlighting a blend of rose, tuberose, mimosa, plum and pittosporum, beautifully orchestrated with warm base notes of oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and amber.
How much? £58.67
Buy it: Estee Lauder Knowing Eau de Parfum 

Space NK - Diptyque Eau Rose Eau De Toilette 

Looking for a citrusy fragrance? Diptyque Eau Rose is a sensual scent ideal for day and evening celebrations. With fruity and tangy notes of blackcurrant and lychee, carefully combined with base tones of cedar, musk and honey, Eau Rose is a gripping fragrance which accentuates the beauty of the wearer. 
How much? £129
Buy it: Space NK Diptyque Eau Rose Eau De Toilette 

Maison Francis - Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 

An androgynous choice, Baccarat Rouge has been a hot pick for many years now and it's not hard to see why. This oriental fragrance boasts a spicy blend of saffron, ambergris and cedarwood, encased in a beautiful cube bottle. This perfume would suit both men and women, too. 
How much? £245
Buy it: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Bvlgari - Allegra Baciami Eau De Parfum

Baciami is an intoxicating scent bursting with Italian seduction and romance. A passionate and pulse-racing elixir which commands the attention of your lover, Baciami features floral notes with vanilla accords. 
How much? £212
Buy it: Bvlgari Allegra Baciami Eau De Parfum

Now that you've gathered some inspiration for your wedding scent, why not take a look at our edit of the best wedding trainers to buy right now, and find something comfy to slip into after the main event.