Fragrance

Whenever I Need an Immediate Mood Boost, I Reach for This Cult-Loved Fragrance

Shawna Hudson  Fri, 11 Feb 2022  Who What Wear

I've been a fan of clean beauty brand Fresh for quite some time. Its formulas are truly some of the best, and they always leave my skin looking and feeling brighter and highly nourished. The brand's Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Toner ($45) never fails to enrich my complexion with hydration and the sweet, faint scent of rose. Naturally, my undying love for this rose-scented gem led me to scope out the brand's collection of richly aromatic fragrances next. And boy, I was not disappointed.

Each is crafted to be light, uplifting, and true to the brand's refreshing ethos. There are some earthier scents, some floral, and some fruity—there's truly something for everyone. To get the lowdown on the best mood-lifting fragrances Fresh has to offer, I went straight to the source. I tapped the brand for a few details on its best sellers with a bit of backstory from the brand's co-founder Lev Glazman. Read on below for which ones to add to your collection.

Key notes: Mandarin, Italian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, lotus flower, transparent jasmine, rhubarb, musk, peach. "This best-selling fragrance features notes of energizing citrus and clean florals to awaken your mind and refresh your senses. A medley of intoxicating citruses is paired with notes of bergamot, lotus flower, and rhubarb. "I'm a great lover of citruses and always playing with the many variations that exist. With this scent, I wanted to pair pink grapefruit with a medley of other citruses—lemon, bergamot, tangerines, oranges—that has depth but still maintains the classic, clean essence of a citrus that is so completely addictive." — Lev Glazman, co-founder of Fresh

Key notes: Indian jasmine, green lemon, vanilla

Key notes: grapefruit, rosemary, moss

Key notes: rose petal, violet leaves, black currant, Bulgarian rose, peach flower, freesia, white tea, velvet musk, warm amber. "Inspired by the beloved scent of Fresh's rose skincare, Rose Morning Eau de Parfum is a modern, velvety fragrance that features notes of black currant, peach flower, white tea, and warm amber. It's definitely not your grandmother's rose perfume. It's a light, modern floral fragrance that smells just like fresh-cut roses—and your Fresh rose skincare faves." — Glazman

Key notes: rhubarb, cardamom, pink peppercorn, rose petals, Turkish rose absolute, raspberry blossom, papyrus, agarwood, sandalwood

Key notes: Mandarin, musk, rose absolute, violet

Key notes: grapefruit, Italian lemon, lime blossom, lychee, mango flower, freesia, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber. "A fruity fragrance with a juicy sweetness inspired by the exotic and luscious lychee fruit, the Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum features additional notes of lotus flower, sandalwood, grapefruit and amber. "I wanted to reinterpret the essence of sugar—its addictive flavor, crystallized purity, the comfort it provides—and give it an exotic twist. With a texture like no other, the heart of the unique lychee fruit is both luscious and translucent. It gives the Sugar scent a juicy sweetness without overpowering it." — Glazman

Key notes: Williams pear, lotus flower, gardenia

Key notes: Sambac jasmine, tuberose crystal, velvet almond, tonka bean, cocoa, coffee bean

Key notes: Italian bergamot, yuzu, mandarin, lychee flower, orange blossom, ginger flower, oakmoss, caramel, white santal. This scent is such a hit that it's frequently sold out. "Sugar Lemon is an uplifting fragrance that features a blend of crisp citrus notes with a hint of sweetness. It's reminiscent of lemons sprinkled with sugar. Featuring notes of Italian lemon, lychee flower, orange blossom, white santal, and more, it really brings sweetness and tartness together. "I wanted to interpret and balance two quintessentially opposite essences: the sweetness of sugar and the tartness of lemon." — Glazman

Key notes: bergamot, lemon, petitgrain, orange blossom, jasmine, vetiver, musk

Key notes: citron, mandarin, fresh ginger, magnolia, orange blossom, laminaria blossom, amyris, grey amber, cedar

Key notes: bergamot, Brazilian orange, black plum, patchouli, cannabis accord, rose, chocolate, vetiver, vanilla musk. Notes of chocolate and black plum add a juiciness to this fragrance that makes it totally unique. "This is a sensual, woodsy fragrance that captures the raw energy of desire." — Glazman

Key notes: bergamot, black pepper, orange, cannabis accord, muguet, magnolia, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, amber, musk

Key notes: petitgrain, bitter orange, bitter grapefruit, Russian clary sage, Virginian cedarwood, cannabis accord, amber, patchouli, vetiver, cashmere wood, moss, musk

Key notes: grapefruit, lilac leaves, transparent magnolia, silk amber, warm orange, tonka flowers, sweet cucumber, sparkling moss, bergamot, vanilla grass, cypress. This crisp fragrance combines elements of earth, air, sun, and water to envelope you in the sweetness of nature. It's pure magic and is the light, airy fragrance you'll crave when the weather starts to warm up.

Key notes: tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine

Key notes: bergamot, fig, blond woods, green leaf, pear stem, iris, coconut milk, moss, tonka bean

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