Powdery perfumes are a staple across all age ranges, because powder is one of the first category of scents we come in contact with. Baby powder, baby lotions and even bath oils scent our early lives, and because of this we often reach towards powdery scents as a source of comfort. Funnily enough, despite the social connotations we rarely associate powdery scents with "old lady" the way we do florals, instead they're linked to childhood, innocents, and comfort.
What makes a powdery fragrance? Well simply put: powdery notes. A sort of synthetic note to give that dry smell. But powdery perfumes can also be created with heliotrope, iris/(orris) root, violet, musk, vanilla and even rose.
Le Parfume Poudré is a delicate powdery scent. It's slightly sweet from the vanilla and gives off a very innocent and angelic aura.
Love's Baby Soft is a classic baby powder scent. It smells exactly like baby powder and nothing else. Simple because it doesn't need to be complicated and my very first perfume. There's a reason this is often the first perfume of many, as it's gentle scent and low lasting power makes it a great entryway to fragrance.
Guerlain Insolence smells like violet candies. But more than that it smells like sweet breath after eating violet candies and thats 100% a positive. A classic scent that has had countless bottle changes and is absolutely signature scent worthy. It's soft yet it has a great sillage that is easily recognizable without being overdone. Perfect for those who are dreamy and romantic.
Ombre Rose by Jean Charles Brosseau is a vintage, powdery, boudoir-esque scent. It's the scent of an underage choir girl seeking her big break in a haze of makeup, bouquets sent by suitors, and the tender coziness of baby lotion underneath. It sits close to the skin but lasts a decent amount of time. Very delicate and feminine.
J'ai Ose Baby is unique in that its a warmer, richer powder scent with its ambery drydown. Its the combination of wearing a more 'grown up' lotion under a baby powder scent. It has a fruitier opening with the raspberry that plays off its unlisted spicy notes. Very intriguing.
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