You’ve set the date, picked out the
perfect dress
, and booked a fabulous venue, but what about your wedding perfume? The scent you wear down the aisle has to smell incredible, of course, but it also has to look pretty in getting-ready pictures and last throughout the ceremony and reception with minimal touch-ups. So, our
fragrance-obsessed editors
tested dozens of scents and consulted industry experts to curate a selection of swoon-worthy wedding perfumes you (and your spouse) will love.
Our top picks for the best wedding perfumes of 2026:
Best gourmand wedding perfume:
Guerlain Tulle Eau de Parfum
, $250
Best long-lasting wedding perfume:
Armani My Way
, $99
Best vanilla wedding perfume:
Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca
, $130
Best viral wedding perfume:
Kayali Silk Santal
, $105
Best beachy wedding perfume:
Lore Sublimity
, $92
The number one factor to consider when choosing a wedding-day perfume is simple: How does it make you feel? Scent is heavily connected to emotion and memory, so you’ll want to select a perfume that embodies your ideal state of mind for your wedding day—whether that be calm, confident, happy, or, ideally, all of the above.
Not sure where to start? “When in doubt, revisit a personal favorite,” advises Autumne West, national beauty director at Nordstrom. “Maybe it’s the scent you wore on your first date or a fragrance your grandmother wore that you aspired to wear one day too.” Ahead, shop our 15 favorite wedding scents for every kind of bride.
best gourmand wedding perfume
Guerlain Eau de Tulle Eau de Parfum
$250
guerlain
Credit: Lauren Gruber for ELLE
Every bit as sheer, playful, and feminine as its namesake, Eau de Tulle is Guerlain’s first official wedding fragrance. Its scent is inspired by the colorful Jordan almonds often given out as wedding favors, balancing the candy-sweet note with neroli and white musk.
Notes:
Pink pepper, neroli, sugared almond, white musk, vanilla
Size:
3.4 oz
An
ELLE
editor says:
“I don’t often gravitate towards sweet scents, but something about this blend of candied almonds and neroli just smells like happiness in a bottle. As far as gourmands go, it’s airy and fluffy rather than cloying, so it still feels sophisticated.” —
Lauren Gruber, commerce editor
best viral wedding perfume
Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal 36
$105
Sephora
Credit: Anvita Reddy for ELLE
This viral perfume keeps selling out, and with good reason. Kayali founder Mona Kattan created Silk Santal for her own wedding day, making this perfume as romantic as it gets. What’s not to love about a combination of sparkling champagne, freesia, and nectarine?
Notes:
Champagne, white freesia, nectarine, pink praline, sugared musk, sandalwood
Size:
0.33 oz, 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz
An ELLE editor says:
“I’m not getting married anytime soon, but I already know exactly what I’d wear when I do. Silk Santal strikes a rare balance: the freshness of a floral, the decadence of a gourmand, and the grounding feel of an earthy, skin-like scent. Plus, as someone who would have an Indian wedding, this scent profile complements the traditional look and ceremony. Because the fragrance is so sacred and perfect to me, I only wear it on very special and meaningful moments in my life.” —
Anvita Reddy
, commerce editor
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best fresh wedding perfume
Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum
$410
Amazon
Also Consider
$265
Nordstrom
$410
Neiman Marcus
Credit: Lauren Gruber for ELLE
If you’re partial to clean, citrus-forward scents, this cult-favorite from Parfums de Marly is sure to tick all the boxes. Valaya calls to mind freshly-washed linens and sun-dappled fields, with swirls of white peach, bergamot, and orange blossom. Best of all, it boasts an impressive longevity and powerful sillage.
Notes:
Bergamot, mandarin, white peach, aldehydes, orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, vetiver, musk
Size:
1.0 oz, 2.5 oz
An ELLE editor says:
“I’d be lying if I said that the gorgeous bottle wasn’t a selling point for this perfume, but the scent itself is just as amazing. It’s a personal favorite and one of the most-complimented fragrances in my collection. Valaya has the fruity florals I love, with notes of white peach and orange blossom. Still, it’s grounded with a woody musky finish that feels so sophisticated. The scent also lasts all day long, no joke. All. Day. Long.” —
Tasha Nicole Smith
, beauty assistant
best vanilla wedding perfume
Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca Eau de Parfum
$130
Nordstrom
Also Consider
$330
Amazon
$130
Neiman Marcus
Credit: Lauren Gruber for ELLE
If Daisy from
The Great Gatsby
wore perfume on her wedding day, we bet it would smell something like this. Dama Bianca is delicate and ethereal, with powdery wisps of iris root and violet that melt into a musky vanilla-sandalwood base. For vanilla fragrance lovers seeking something more elevated, consider this your perfect match.
Notes:
Kumquat, lime, orris, violet, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, lilac, cedar, white musk, sandalwood, vanilla,

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