# Sultry Skin Fragrances Soft Spot by Phlur Explores the Duality of Softness and Strength with Scent By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-spot-by-phlur References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Fa8BUyIb0/?hl=en) & [phlur](https://phlur.com/products/soft-spot-50ml)  Soft Spot by [Phlur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-by-phlur) is a new eau de parfum touted as a sultry skin-on-skin fragrance that fuses soft citrus, watery florals, amber and velvety musk. This alluring scent plays with top notes of bergamot peel and mandarin, giving way to jasmine, vanilla orchid and waterlily before leading into a grounding base of amber, wood and musk. The world fell in love with [Phlur's Missing Person](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glossier-you-reve), an intimate your-skin-but-better scent that melds with one's unique body chemistry to create a soft, warm floral fragrance, and Soft Spot plays with similar themes as a scent that invites fragrance lovers to "indulge in the magnetic allure of intimacy and intoxicating pleasure." Naturally, this scent layers well with [Phlur's viral release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-nectar-by-phlur) and other scented products from the brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Fragrances:** This growing trend in personalized fragrances reflects a desire for unique, individually tailored scent experiences. - **Layering Scents:** The practice of layering different scents allows consumers to create custom fragrance profiles that enhance their personal style. - **Dual-element Scents:** Fragrances that explore the duality of elements like softness and strength are captivating consumers looking for complex scent compositions. ### Where This Applies - **Perfume and Fragrance:** Innovations in the perfume and fragrance industry are driven by the demand for more personalized and intimate scents. - **Cosmetics and Skincare:** The intersection of skincare and fragrance opens new avenues for creating products that not only smell good but also benefit skin health. - **Luxury Goods:** High-end fragrance brands are continually evolving to provide premium and multifaceted scent experiences that appeal to sophisticated consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Magnetic Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-by-phlur.md) - [Cozy Aromatic Body Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missing-person-by-phlur.md) - [Close-Wearing Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-intimite.md) - [Almond-Toned Skin Musks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-skin.md) - [Multidimensional Vanilla Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-skin.md) - [Expressive Body Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phlur-body-mists.md) - [Natural Scent-Paired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylar-nude-skin.md) - [Spiced Stone Fruit Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sueded-peach.md) - [Pheromone-Inspired Perfume Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pheromone-inspired-perfume-oil.md)