If there is one day when you can splurge on the most luxurious fragrance in the world it will be on your wedding day. Fragrance and scents have the power to evoke strong memories and can take you back in time to a particular moment. Have you ever had a whiff of a particular smell that has taken you back in time? Fragrances are like time stamps. It can be anything from the floral deodorant you used to put on as a teenager back in your college days to exactly how a particular mall in Italy smelled like when you were vacationing back in the summer of 2000, one tends to associate certain fragrances and scents to the time and place they first smelled it.

These fragrances have the ability to make us remember how we exactly felt at that moment. Hence it is so important to carefully choose the wedding perfume which you are going to wear on your wedding day. Chances are whenever you catch a whiff of that particular fragrance thereafter, you will be brought back to your perfect big day and all the joyful moments you shared with your spouse, your family, and friends. But how do you choose the best wedding perfume out of all the beautiful and elegant perfume bottles lined up in Sephora? It is very simple as you just have to pick the base which will depend on your bridal style.

Whether you are wearing a classic ball gown or an ultra-gorgeous patterned wedding dress, your personal bridal style will be the best cue for picking up your wedding day fragrance. Your personal style has probably helped you to choose the perfect wedding dress and hence it's always best to select your wedding day scent based on your individual tastes and inclinations. Since you would want to feel wholly yourself on your wedding day, aligning your wedding perfume with the kind of personality you have can be the ultimate way to celebrate your unique bridal style and character. For instance, choosing a bridal scent with rich woodsy notes can be perfect for a fall wedding or for a bohemian bride with a free spirit. Similarly choosing a bridal perfume with a floral base can be the ultimate testament to your refined and classic bridal personality.

Here are some of our favorite wedding day fragrances for every bridal style:

Chanel No. 5
Probably the most signature bridal fragrance in the entire world, Chanel No. 5 was the first perfume which was launched by French couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1921. Spraying from this pretty perfume bottle is the best way to accessorize your bridal ensemble, especially if you consider yourself a classic bride. It was first advertised by Harper's Bazaar in 1937 and ever since it has taken the bridal world by storm! Adding any other number of Chanel perfumes to this list will not do justice to this iconic fragrance as it has managed to inspire millions of brides across the globe and continues to do so.

Jo Malone London
Always wanted to host a true classic English-style wedding? Or getting married during the springtime? Celebrate the best of this floral season with this perfume that smells like a garden of thousand blooms! The iconic bridal fragrance's green magnolia leaf and honey-sweet orange blossom notes give way to hints of lemon, ginger, and dewy shiso, which makes it the perfect springtime option. Jo Malone is a UK-based fragrance designer who got her start in the fragrance industry as a florist.  It was launched in the year 2017. The top notes are lemon, shiso, and ginger; middle notes are magnolia and neroli; base notes are amber and cedar. The range of perfumes has been an iconic choice among brides and whatever scent you choose, you're bound to smell heavenly walking down the aisle. 

Ralph Lauren Romance Rosé
Enjoy Romance Rosé's dazzling effervescence. The energy of spring is embodied in this exquisite scent. Launched in 2019, Ralph Lauren Romance Rosé is an iconic wedding fragrance for brides. This Rose de Mai fragrance gets a unique, modern twist thanks to fruity notes of bergamot lychee, red apple, and black currant. It is a floral fruity fragrance featuring the dazzling brilliance of bergamot, which blends with the juiciness of lychee, red apple, and black currant, all of which are layered above a rich floral combination of rose de Mai.

Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori
Bloom Nettare di Fiori is a new feminine fragrance by Gucci. It is intensely sensuous and feminine, which celebrates a woman's intimate and real nature. With the notes of the original Gucci Bloom, rose and osmanthus flower combines in an intriguing, woodier combination. While many bridal floral scents are powdery, this perfume has a woodier and spicier floral scent, all thanks to the addition of osmanthus. It can be the perfect and airy summer scent for brides getting married in warm weather.

Le Labo Lys 41

LYS 41 is a powerful white floral blend of jasmine, tuberose absolute, and lily that is beguiling in its noble, warm, and sunny approach but also features the deep aroma of noble woods, vanilla Madagascar, and musks. LYS 41 rewards those looking to make a statement with an addictive floral buzz as strong as its trail and as persistent as the people following you around. It is becoming a fast and modern bridal perfume icon and is considered to be on the expensive side of the wedding perfume spectrum. The elegant and luxurious bridal perfume bottles are hand blended with personalized labels which makes them a beautiful keepsake for a luxurious wedding. Each scent from the house of Le Labo is beautiful but Le Labo Lys 41, with jasmine and lily, is divine.

Estée Lauder Beautiful Belle
Estee Lauder's Beautiful Belle Eau de Parfum Spray defies all expectations. This unexpected blend of lychee, mimosa, rose petals, orange flower, gardenia, and marzipan musk will make you fall head over heels. It features edgy, romantic, and carefree undertones which makes it perfect for a bohemian or romantic bride. The ever romantic, rich floral blend is balanced by bright citrus and warm woods. It is a light, luminous floral oriental scent that uplifts the spirits and wraps the senses in warmth.

Tom Ford "Sole di Positano" Eau de Parfum
If you are looking for a light and summery scent, this is the one to go with. Thanks to musk and green moss, the green-citrus and floral fragrance of this perfume are luxurious, refreshing, and inviting, as well as slightly sensual. The sensuous wedding scent sinks in softly and delicately perfumes your skin, without making its presence over-abundantly known. The idea behind this Tom Ford wedding perfume is to upgrade the brand's cult-favorite fragrance and make it lighter and brighter just in time for summer. Summer brides around the world can't seem to get enough of this iconic bridal summer fragrance featuring a burst of zesty citrus and bright floral aromas.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium is a sultry and intoxicating women's fragrance. For a young, modern scent, the opening notes of adrenaline-rich coffee and the sweet sensuality of vanilla relax into the softness of white flowers. The edgy and daring woman is the inspiration for this alluring bridal perfume. The sensuous ladies' perfume, enlivened by the strong scent of coffee, captivates the senses with a sweet vanilla base and a burst of floral at the heart of the fragrance. There is something so intensely festive and urban about the black opium bottle which makes it a great fit for a precious wedding keepsake that you can keep in your closet forever.

Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream 
This fragrance's bottle and name alone make it a lovely choice for a wedding, but what does it smell like? Lemon, peach, and black pepper are among the top notes, with floral and woody scents developing as you wear the perfume. Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream, according to the designer, will bring the wearer love, light, power, positivity, and intimacy, and what bride doesn't want all of that on her wedding day? The scent is described as a “first-of-its-kind ‘floral chypre’ perfume harmony that features a blend of confidence-boosting top notes, intoxicating heart notes, and pheromone base notes. 

Guerlain Mon Guerlain
Guerlain is one of the world's oldest dedicated French perfumers. The iconic perfume brand was founded in 1828 and has been passed down through four generations of master perfumers. Its scents and formulas have been worn by royalty, high society, and the fashion elite in France. Guerlain continues to honor its deep history of heritage scents by expanding into cosmetics and skincare. Mon Guerlain is a tribute to today’s femininity, a strong, free, and sensual femininity inspired by the style icon Angelina Jolie. The Quadrilobe bottle is crafted with strong lines and curves, expressing contemporary femininity. The Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is attributed to its gold adornment which makes it a perfect fit for a bride who is inspired by royal details. 

Burren Perfumery Frond
We couldn't discuss wedding perfumes without mentioning an Irish wedding scent. All of Burren Perfumery's scents are inspired by various aspects of the Irish landscape, from the sea to the woods, making them a particularly wedding-worthy fragrance option. Burren Perfumery Frond is a sophisticated, feminine scent with warmth, sensuality, and a layer of complexity beneath it. The rich scents of wild rose, violet, and ylang-ylang are sharpened by the freshness of cut grasses, with the soft sandalwood base notes adding depth and finish. The keepsake-worthy perfume bottles are hand bottled and labeled.

Giorgio Armani Sí Passione
For the woman who is passionate, feminine, and free, Giorgio Armani Sí Passione is a sparkling and fruity-floral scent with notes of rose and woody vanilla. The bottle's striking rich red color encapsulates the essence of passion, and according to Giorgio Armani, it's "an irresistible combination of grace, strength, and spiritual independence." It is alluring and bold, yet fruity and fresh. This feminine bridal fragrance strikes the perfect balance between sensual and sophisticated. After opening with a burst of sparkling pear, the seductive bridal scent reveals a deep rose-petal heart and a smoldering woody-vanilla base.

Although we don't know how to time travel, scents certainly have the power to transport you back in time. And hence it is so important to pick the perfect big day perfume. This way whenever you come across the fragrance you will be taken back to this glorious day when you got married to the love of your life. Always a happy memory to go back to, right? Hence, if there's only one time you decide to splurge on a luxurious perfume, it should be right before your wedding. Since your bridal fragrance is going to conjure so many good and precious wedding memories of your big day, you will want something special to spray on your bridal ensemble in honor of the huge milestone of your life. Elegant wedding perfumes are sure to last through every precious moment of your big day celebration and moreover, a spritz of a new fragrance will have you walking down the aisle with the confidence you need to complete your gorgeous bridal look. 

Picking your wedding scent is quite the challenge as you would definitely not want to pick it digitally or shop online without trying. Whether you are opting for a fancy and unexpected twist on a signature perfume or going for something classic, you would definitely want to sniff around to see what fits best. From flirty floral scents for an elegant spring wedding to deep and moody woodsy tones for a memorable winter wedding, your wedding aromatherapy will need some homework. One of the best wedding hacks, when you are shopping for your wedding perfume, is to try out mini samples of your favorite wedding fragrances. Mini wedding perfume samples are cheaper and lesser in quantity so you do not need to commit to one without trying. You can wear them and decide which one you would like to wear on your wedding day.