16 unique wedding perfumes for your special day

An occasion as momentous as your wedding deserves a scent that's as special as the day itself. But where should you begin when seeking out a fragrance that will become its own olfactory scrapbook – instantly taking you back to that nervy walk up the aisle, the joyful trot back down it, the stolen kisses, corridor chats, first dance, drunken toasts and first night together as a married couple?

Well, start by looking at the scents you already own. Can you identify a pattern? Consider the fragrances you're naturally drawn to. Are they heavy? Heady? Light? Floral? Do you have an arsenal of citruses? Or keep strictly to red roses? Do you prefer something rich, sultry and spicy? Or do you like an aquatic, ozonic number?

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Take your three top favourites perfumes, have a look at the notes in each (Wikiparfum is great for this), and look for any crossovers. Once you know your notes, you can narrow down your search.

Or, consider the day itself. Is there a theme? A woodland location, or sunset beach-scape? You could match your scent to your environment, to take you back whenever you spritz it in the future.

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Of course, you could always stick to what you already know and love, like Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle and Dior's J'Adore. They're timeless, classic and sumptuous. If you want a scent that no-one else has, you could try fragrance combining. Jo Malone's layering service enables you to mix and match two or more of their distinctive scents to create something totally bespoke. It could be a clever way to incorporate your something blue (try Wild Bluebell) or a sentimental nod to other family members (you could combine their favourite scent), other memories (like the Peony & Blush Suede you wore on your first date), the place (with Italian neroli, Moroccan tonka or English Oak & Redcurrant) or tradition (orange blossom is a popular choice for brides). Or, head to an under-the-radar brand like Replica, Floral Street or Atelier Cologne.

For a little more help on finding 'the one' check out our guide to choosing a wedding scent.

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As for which perfume to pick for your wedding perfumes, we've compiled our edit of the best.

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