Perfumes For Teens That Don’t Smell Like A Jolly Rancher Factory

When it comes to celebrity fragrances, Ariana Grande has some of the best. And any Ariana fan will obsess over her “Cloud” perfume. Bright and playful, it comes in a cloud-shaped bottle and has top notes of lavender.

Daisy by Marc Jacobs is one of the most popular teen and young adult fragrances, and it has been since its launch in 2007. It’s a more complex scent than, say, a Victoria’s Secret spray, but it’s still light and playful. Daisy has top notes of green tea that make it ethereal and fresh, and set it apart from the typical “teen fragrance.” Popular, yes. Unique? Always.

Ellis Brooklyn’s “Library Discovery Set” is perfect for the teen with a literary soul. This set of eight different mini sample perfumes is great for gifting, because teenagers are in that phase where they’re figuring out their personal taste. So this way they can test drive each scent to discover their favorite.

True to its name, “Flowerbomb” is a bright floral burst, but it’s also very sophisticated. If the teen you’re buying for reads Vogue and always has her thumb on the pulse of fashion trends, she’ll love this scent from Viktor&Rolf.

Rachel Zoe’s vanilla musk perfume smells gorgeous, but it also gives your teen a strong message: “exude strength and grace no matter the challenge life presents.” That is the ultimate empowered woman.

Unsure what perfume to get your teen? Try a monthly subscription that’s curated with different scents every month! It’s personalized too — you take a quiz explaining your preferences, and then you get to select from all kinds of luxury perfumes (Gucci, Prada, Philosophy, Rebecca Minkoff, and tons more). This is perfect for the teen who’s really just not sure what their signature scent is and want’s to try ’em all (without breaking the bank).

If the teen you’re buying for loves anything vintage inspired or binge-watches period dramas like “The Crown,” she’ll likely love this classic floral fragrance from Tocca.

If you’re buying for a very special occasion like a graduation or a sweet 16, then a designer perfume, like Gucci’s “Gorgeous Gardenia” makes a thoughtful gift. Also fragrances are typically the lesser expensive items from designer brands, and so it’s a great way to give a designer label without breaking the bank.

If the teenager you’re buying for likes things more understated, she’ll love this crisp and clean fragrance from Fresh. The travel-friendly rollerball is particularly great if she’s an athlete, so she can toss it in her gym bag before practice.

At just $12 each, these perfume oils are super affordable and perfect for the teen who loves anything sparkly. Available in three scents, we’re partial to “Boy Tears,” a soft spicy fragrance. *Note that the glitter is purely decorative and does not transfer to the skin.

You may associate Bath & Body Works with body sprays, lotions or hand sanitizer, but they have some really lovely, higher-end perfumes as well. This “Perfect Peony” scent is ideal for any teen who wants something floral, but not overly sweet.

If her favorite activity is trying on clothes at Abercrombie and going to the food court for a pretzel afterwards, give her A&F’s signature perfume, “Naturally Fierce.” It’s light and airy without being overbearing.

Clinique Happy is a cult classic for a reason. You may remember begging your parents for a bottle when you were a teen, and it’s still a hit. It’s a great entrance into fragrance if your teen is graduating from drugstore body sprays to real, actual perfumes.

Philosophy describes its “Amazing Grace” perfume as the little black dress of fragrances. And everyone needs a LBD in their closet, and everyone needs a great perfume on their vanity table.