The growing niche fragrance market is rising to the demand for unusual perfumes that range from comforting and food-inspired to borderline off-putting. Consumers are increasingly using their unique fragrance choices as a means of self-expression, embracing scents that push traditional boundaries and evoke strong emotions. From fragrances that capture the aroma of freshly baked croissants to the zesty tang of dill pickles, the alluring scent of french fries, and even the unconventional allure of scents like mud and gasoline, these offbeat fragrances offer an unconventional olfactory experience.
In a quest for individuality and a desire to break free from mainstream offerings, consumers are drawn to these distinct fragrances that challenge the norms of traditional perfumery.
Born to Stand Out is one brand that uses marketing imagery that’s as category-defying as its scents, and its messy, bold and evocative images draw in a target audience that’s just as unapologetic about thinking and doing things differently.
20 Unusual Perfumes
From Gasoline-Scented Fragrances to Potato-Scented Perfumes:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 5, 2023 — Fashion
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Croissant-Scented Perfumes
Crumb Couture by Snif Pays Homage to Baked Goods
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Gritty Fragrance Brands
Born to Stand Out Makes Scents Like "Mud" and "Dirty Rice"
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Bacon-Scented Fragrant Perfumes
Wright N° 100 by Ann Gottlieb has a Unique Blend of Scents
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Water Paper-Scented Perfumes
diptyque's New Fragrance Mimics the Smell of Ink on Paper
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Grocery-Inspired Fragrances
Cashé by Instacart is a Scent That "Smells as Good as Cash Back Feels"
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Stunning Emotion-Inspired Fragrances
Celesto Launches a Fragrance Collection with Three New Scents
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Potato-Scented Perfumes
The Idaho Potato Commission Created a French Fry Fragrance for Valentine's
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Citrusy Cocktail-Inspired Fragrances
Kilian Paris Just Launched Its New Blue Moon Ginger Dash
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Minimalist Personal Fragrances
Escentric Molecules' M+ Scents Play with Black Tea, Ginger & Wood
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Gasoline-Scented Fragrances
Dead Dinosaur by Snif is an "Ode to the Addictive Smell of Gasoline"
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Dill Pickle Fragrances
Wicked Good's Dill Pickle-Scented Fragrance is Salty & Briny
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Elegant Pistachio Perfumes
D.S. & Durga's Pistachio Perfume is "Dank & Unabashedly Sweet"
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Aromatherapeutic Fragrances
Kelly Lee Owens and Hæckels' Scent 08 is a New Way to Experience Scent
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Carbon-Captured Alcohol Perfumes
Gucci's Where My Heart Beats is a Sustainable Luxury Perfume
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Alluring Inky Fragrances
Le Messager by Courrèges is Marketed with a Handwritten Phone Number
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Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Dodo Jackfruit Edition Was Inspired by an Extinct Bird
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Bacon-Scented Vegan Perfumes
Plant-Based Meat Producer This Made a Bacon-Inspired Fragrance
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Sacred Herb Fragrances
The Sixth by Vyrao is for Enhancing Mindfulness & Intuiton
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Evocative Musky Perfumes
After Party by CB I HATE PERFUME Smells Like Dancing for Hours
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Suit-Inspired Premium Perfumes
Hedi Slimane Helps Create the CELINE Bois Dormant Perfum
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Croissant-Scented Perfumes
Crumb Couture by Snif Pays Homage to Baked Goods
Degreaser-Inspired Colognes
MSCHF's Smells Like WD-40 Was Inspired by an Industrial Lubricant
Lipstick-Like Personal Perfumes
Givenchy Beauty's L'Interdit Solid Perfume is Packaged Like a Balm
Free-From Masculine Colognes
Jack Henry balance Cologne Was Formulated In-House
Compostable Beauty Bottles
Sulapac Unveils the New Compostable Materials for Fragrance Bottle Caps
Solid Perfume Pens
Boots' #Mood Fresh Solid Fragrance Pencil Precisely Applies Scent
Indulgent Pistachio Fragrances
Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato Has Cotton Candy & Marshmallow Notes
Polka Dot Fragrance Bottles
The New Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton Fragrance Collection is Colorful
Affordable Luxury Fragrances
Fine'ry is Redefining the Fine Fragrances Category at Target
Ultra-Limited Collaboration Perfumes
Guerlain x Yves Klein L'Heure Bleue Perfume is Luxe
Personal Fragrance Balms
Orphéon by Diptyque is an Alluring Refillable Solid Perfume
Warm Romantic Perfumes
Eau d'Italie's Mystic Sunset Eau De Parfum Spray is Inspired by Positano
Collectible Tequila NFTs
This Exclusive NFT Corresponds to Coveted 1800 Colección Tequila Bottle
Luxury Laundry Detergent Kits
The Laundry Sauce Signature Package is Exotically Scented
Dead Sea Mineral Skincare
Laline's Dead Sea Mineral Collection is Impactful and Unique
Beachy Solid Perfumes
Le Sable Captures the Essence of Warm Sand on Skin
Mood-Boosting Body Mists
Sol de Janeiro’s Summer Mood Mist Trio Reminds of Sun-Soaked Days
Exquisite Time Lapse Candles
Shantell Martin and Joya Studio Launch XL Porcelain Candles
Gen Z-Targeted Deodorants
Lynx G.O.A.T. Packaging Celebrates the Lynx Africa Scent
EVOO Drinking Elixirs
LXR06 Supports the Skin with Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Tinted Lip-Plumping Compounds
U Beauty Debuted Three New Shades of Its Award-Winning Product
Sensual Summer Fragrances
Phlur Solar Power Captures the Scent of Salty, Sunkissed Skin
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
Playful Perfume Sticks
Tonymoly's Pocket Bunny Perfume Bar Effortlessly Adds Scent to Pulse Points
Highly Hydrating Haircare Lines
Authentic Beauty Concept's Hydrate Collection is Ideal for Summer
Plastic-Free Spot Cleaners
The Puracy Stain Remover Clean Can Comes in Free & Clear Scent
Water Paper-Scented Perfumes
diptyque's New Fragrance Mimics the Smell of Ink on Paper
Exclusive Beauty Lines
Three Exclusive Shiseido Products Celebrate the Brand's 150th Year
Playful Industrial Luxury Perfumes
MSCHF Presents a New Perfume Dubbed Eau de Industrie
Roll-On Facials
The Pre-Workout by Fitish is a Cooling, Sculpting Serum
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
Gluten-Replacing Dough Ingredients
The Enovera 2000 Enzymatic Dough Strengthener Replaces Gluten
App-Controlled Diffuser Scents
Pura Partnered with Anthropologie to Launch Three New Scents
Intoxicating Tea-Inspired Perfumes
Snif Debuts the 'Golden Ticket' Fragrance and Giveaway
Ice Cream Perfumes
Salt & Straw Launched the Industry's First Culinary Perfume
Wedding Fragrance Duos
Kayali Created Complementary Scents to Wear on a Special Day
Tinted Bronzing Serums
Nanobronze 0ffers an Instant Blurring, Bronzing, and Hydration
Sensorial Fragrance Decoders
Myrissi Allows Consumers to "Smell" Visuals and Colors
Plant-Based Dog Wipes
DOG by Dr Lisa's DOG Wipes are Gentle and Recommended by Vets
Repurposed Coconut Shell Candles
Backyard Candles Upcycles Coconuts as Candle Casings
Stupa-Inspired Glass Perfume Bottles
James Turrell Designs Two Glass Bottles for Lalique
Hair-Nourishing Protein Creams
Miribel Naturals' Powerhouse Protein Cream Revitalizes the Hair
Essential Oil-Infused Sunscreens
dōTERRA’s Sun Care System is Enhanced with Soothing Scents
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Mediterranean-Inspired Home Decor
The Diptyque Summer 2023 Collection Has Erik Winkowshi Artwork
Bathing-Inspired Fresh Fragrances
'Shower' is the First Fragrance from Jones Road
Empowering Perfume Packaging
KILIAN Paris' Princess Eau De Parfum is Sophisticated and Playful
Gasoline-Scented Fragrances
Dead Dinosaur by Snif is an "Ode to the Addictive Smell of Gasoline"
Summery Rollerball Fragrances
Skylar Created a Trio of Scents for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Sensorial Perfume Bottles
Maison Sambin's Fragrance Collection Featuers Silk Diffusion Technology
Flower-Filled Humidifiers
The 'Potpourri' Aromatherapy Humidifier by Yong Zhang is Eye-Catching
Parisian Red Nail Polishes
Etiket Introduces New Nail Polish Brand, Le Rouge à Ongles
Customized Luxe Revived Perfumes
Byredo Develops the New Mysterious Unnamed Fragrance
Luxury Fragrance Duo Kits
MOODEAUX's Worthy Skinscent Grab-then-Go Duo is Citrusy and Playful
Aromatherapy Disposable Razors
BIC Soleil Escape Features a Lavender & Eucalyptus Scented Handle
Next-Gen Skin Scents
The Scent of Commodity Milk Lays Close Like a Second Skin
Dill Pickle Fragrances
Wicked Good's Dill Pickle-Scented Fragrance is Salty & Briny
Concentrated Leave-On Hair Serums
Briogeo's Destined for Density™ Peptide Hair Serum is Powerful
Tropical Fashion Brand Fragrances
These Two Oscar de la Renta Fragrances are Arriving for Summer
Exclusive Unisex Fragrances
GALLIVANT's New Accra Fragrance is Available Exclusively at Etiket
Joyful Solid Perfumes
Aerin's Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom is Easily Swiped Across Skin
Firming Durian Serums
B&B Labs' Super-Firm Treatment Essence is Rich in Antioxidants
Woody Unisex Fragrances
Brunello Cucinelli Unveils its First Fragrance Collection with EuroItalia
Accessible Luxury Fragrance Collections
Monreale Parfums De Caractere Showcases Premium Aromatics
Airy Floral Fragrances
le PÈRE Unveils its Debut Fragrance by French Perfumer Blaise Mautin
Elegant Pistachio Perfumes
D.S. & Durga's Pistachio Perfume is "Dank & Unabashedly Sweet"
Summertime Cleaning Products
Cif Multipurpose Sprays Now Come in Two New Scents
Cocktail-Inspired Home Fragrances
Antica Farmacista Taps the Ever-Popular Aperol Spritz Fragrance
Sensitive Skin Baby Products
The AVEENO® Baby Wash & Shampoo and Daily Lotion Offer 24-HR Moisture
Free-From Sensitive Skin Cosmetics
The Olay Sensitive Skin Line Includes Four Products
Reformulated Body Washes
Irish Spring Reformulated and Modernized its Body Wash Collection
Red Apple-Infused Vegan Perfumes
KAYALI's Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is Mesmerizing in Its Presence
Pasta Preparation Scented Candles
The D.S. & DURGA x Jupiter Pasta Water Candle is Subtly Aromatic
Perfume-Like Deodorants
Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist Deodorant Has a Sensual Scent
Legendary Singer Perfume Lines
CHER Partners with Scent Beauty to Release Her 'Decades' Collection
City-Focused Perfume Bottles
Le Labo Stocks Up On its Perfume Series for the City Exclusive Event
Artistic Perfume Bottle Packagings
The 'Do Perfume' Mellow Sign Perfume Package is a Display Piece
Glow-Boosting Body Creams
The Rio Radiance Body Glow Cream Instantly Adds Luminosity
Alluring Inky Fragrances
Le Messager by Courrèges is Marketed with a Handwritten Phone Number
Hydrating Rose Face Mists
Herbivore Botanicals Offers a Super Fine Spray, Packed with Nutrients
Calming CBD Fabric Sprays
Raw Botanics Offers its Soothing Pillow and Mask Mist
Plant-Based Candle Collections
WoodWick Candles Launch Plant-Based Ingredients Candle Collection
Energizing Summer Fragrances
CK One Reflections Eau De Toilette Captures the Spontaneity of Summer
Powerful Three-in-One Body Scrubs
Lush's Co-Mingle Body Scrub Has a Light Mousse-Like Texture
Upcycled Refillable Fragrances
La Bouche Rouge's Natural Fragrances are Luxe & Resource Efficient
6-in-1 Cleansing Washes
Gntl's Skin Wash Replaces Makeup Remover, Hand Soap, Bubble Bath & More
Middle Eastern-Inspired Men's Cologne
Habibi New York Offers the Desert Oud Fragrance
Hand Hygiene Campaigns
INEOS Launches New Hand Wash Range with ‘You Can Handle Anything’ Campaign
Synthetic Ambergris Candles
The Le Labo Ambroxyde 17 Candle Has a Cruelty-Free Formula
Affordable Clean Skincare
Brooklyn + Bailey Launched its Skincare to Share Affordable, Clean Care
Gentle Elderberry Deodorants
Glossier's Signature 'Glossier You' Perfume is Available as Deodorant
Tropical Hand Sanitizers
The Smiley x Touchland Trio Comes with Three Refreshing Scents
Tea-Scented Solid Perfumes
Shiro's White Tea Solid Perfume Elegantly Fragrances Skin and Hair
Bright Zesty Fragrances
Citrus Circus by Snif Smells of Creamsicle, Sparkling Water & Zesty Fruit
Neroli Botanical Oil Perfumes
The NUXE Prodigieux® Néroli Le Parfum is Boldy Understated
Organic Roll-On Aromas
Carter+Jane Introduces a Delightful Selection of Organic Roll-on Aromas
Mythology-Inspired Unisex Fragrances
Aēsop Announces the Arrival of the 'Eidesis' Fragrance
Mainstream Masculine Skincare Products
Bath & Body Works Expanded its Men's Product Range
Earthy Escapist Fragrances
Colekt Void is an Unusual Scent with Notes of Basil, Mint & Rhubarb
Seductive Berry-Forward Perfumes
Get a Room & Order Champagne by Confessions of a Rebel is Sultry
3-in-1 Citrus Moisturizers
Nudeskin's Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer is for Soft, Hydrated Skin
Opulent Scotch Whiskies
Glenfiddich Unveils a Premium Scotch Whisky Priced at $50,000 USD
Luxuriously Scented Candles
Remedium's Champagne & Berries Provides an Immersive Aroma Experience
Skin-Nourishing Family Suncare
Kiss My Face Debuts Three New Suncare Products for the Whole Family
Elegantly Packaged Perfume Fragrances
Commodity Boasts the Velvet Expressive Perfume on Scentbird
Lunar Beauty Pop-Ups
Armani Beauty Decks Out the Halls of Haikou Mova Mall in Red
Collaborative Violet Perfumes
Youth to the People and DedCool Share the 'Cosmic Release' Fragrance
Velvety Antioxidant Moisturizers
Joaquina Botánica Crema Esencial Uses Three Colombian Superfruits
Evocative Musky Perfumes
After Party by CB I HATE PERFUME Smells Like Dancing for Hours
Suit-Inspired Premium Perfumes
Hedi Slimane Helps Create the CELINE Bois Dormant Perfum
Island-Themed Home Fragrances
Pura Collaborated with Tommy Bahama for the Pineapple Cilantro Scent
Antioxidant-Rich Emulsions
The Immortelle Precious Enriched Emulsion is an Anti-Aging Powerhouse
Eco Bathroom Cleaner Bundles
The Astonish Toilet Bowl Fizz & Fresh Bundle Features 3 Fresh Scents
Mom-Appreciating Candle Collections
Yankee Candle Releases Its Latest Exclusive Candle Collection
Refillable Daydream-Like Perfumes
BY FAR Launches Its Newest Fragrance Collection 'Daydreams'
Coastal Personal Fragrances
Sea Moss Eau De Parfum Captures the Essense of a Morning Beach Walk
Pride Month Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle x Friday Collective Pride Candles are Celebratory
Citrusy Wheat Ales
This Hoppy Wheat Ale is Infused With Lemon Peel & Fresh Orange
Woodsy Citrus Fragrances
Chanel Launches its 'Allure Homme' Collection with Japanese Green Citrus