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Coffee Fragrances For the Night Owls

BY JENNY JUNG

Let’s explore the coffee note with fragrances that feature this coveted treasure from nature - rich and invigorating.

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31 AUG - 2023

If drinking coffee isn’t enough, drench yourself in latte notes with a delicious fragrance that will awaken your senses.

In recent years, the coffee note has been steadily rising in popularity, captivating perfume enthusiasts and revolutionising how we experience olfactory pleasures. Known for its complexity and versatility, we are thrilled to share our top favourite coffee fragrances with you all!

The coffee note is aromatic in nature. As such, it can be combined in all realms of fragrance, including sweet, fresh, woody and spicy. Its emerging popularity in the fragrance world may even lead to coffee potentially dethroning the beloved vanilla note due to its sophisticated sweetness. While vanilla has long reigned as the queen of addictive and alluring notes, coffee adds a unique and refined twist that is gender-neutral and multifaceted.

So, without further ado, let's get into it!

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Maison Margiela Replica - Coffee Break EDT

Replica by Mason Margiela transports the wearer to particular moments in time by evoking nostalgia through fragrance. Visit your nearest Replica retailer to immerse yourself in carefully curated memories all over the world!

Today, we're focusing on Coffee Break, which takes us to 2007 Stockholm. With one spritz, you are instantly transported to a quaint little cafe on the roadside, waiting for your coffee with a book in hand - a European dream.

Milk mousse, coffee, and tonka beans create the heart of this fragrance. This composition is mildly sweet. A surprising cocktail of lavender, pepper, patchouli and orange blossom creates a halo of warm floral spices that waft throughout its wear. Finally, vanilla and cedarwood grounds this fragrance with a lightly woody and ambery base.

In terms of how it smells, the scent of coffee is more reminiscent of fresh coffee grounds than a hot latte. Overall, Coffee Break is an intimate fragrance on the delicate side, making it perfect for daytime wear. However, we can totally imagine Coffee Break as a date night fragrance that is inviting and sensual.

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Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break, EDT, $235 NZD.

Carolina Herrera - Good Girl EDP

Carolina Herrera's Good Girl EDP is a captivating fragrance that celebrates the duality of modern women. Central to its composition is the prominent coffee note, a daring and unexpected choice that sets it apart from other perfumes.

The fragrance opens with an irresistible burst of roasted coffee, exuding an addictive quality. The coffee note is bold and intense, immediately drawing attention. As it lingers, Good Girl becomes softer and sweeter as it evolves through the notes of jasmine sambac and tuberose. The floral elements balance the robust coffee with a touch of femininity that is sexy and modern.

At the base, vanilla, cocoa and tonka bean creates a creamy and delicious dry down that is seductive and irresistible! Good Girl is a confident fragrance that will leave an unforgettable impression on all who encounter it.

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Carolina Herrera, Good Girl, EDP, $211 NZD.

Byredo - Mumbai Noise EDP

On the other hand, Byredo has created a coffee fragrance with a beguiling charm full of aromatic qualities. As the name suggests, Mumbai Noise pays homage to the bustling city of Mumbai! You can already begin to imagine the warm spicy vibes of this perfume.

Opening with a strong hit of davana, Mumbai Noise is unapologetically sweet and syrupy. Followed by warm woods, amber, leather and bitter coffee, this fragrance features a range of contrasting notes harmonised by tonka bean and labdanum. Finally, agarwood forms a deep base that is resinous and loud.

Mumbai Noise will wake you up in the morning as it transports you to the streets of Chembur - exciting, spicy, warm and rich with culture.

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Byredo, Mumbai Noise, EDP, $301 NZD.

L’Atelier Parfum Douce - Insomnie EDP

For a more sophisticated and understated scent, try L'Atelier Parfum Douce Insomnie. Instead of a dark, rich coffee note, this fragrance utilises a cappuccino note for a softer, rounded fragrance.
The cappuccino note takes centre stage, creating a creamy, warm and gentle aroma. Enter vanilla, iris and jasmine for a honeyed coffee scent that is soothing and comforting.

For some interest, Insomnie features pink peppercorns at the top for a flirty sparkle that paves the way for an overall milky and powdery perfume. Unlike the other fragrances from today, L'Atelier Parfum Douce Insomnie omits any warm spicy or heavily aromatic notes. As such, if you prefer a more subtle scent with an enchanting energy, this is the one for you!

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L’Atelier Parfum Douce, Insomnie, EDP, $193 NZD.

You know that instant boost of energy that you get from entering a cafe as you breathe in the warm scent of roasted coffee and espresso shots? Now imagine hugging somebody who smells like that but also picking up on sweet vanilla notes or rich florals - just divine. Get yourself a coffee fragrance for an irresistible scent that will captivate everybody in the room.

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