Perfumes and books? Kind of the same thing. Think about it: They’re both little escapes — small, magical ways to romanticize your day. One spritz or one chapter and boom — a whole new world, unlocked. Suddenly you’re living a slightly softer, sweeter, spicier, or scarier version of your life (the scary part is for the books… hopefully). 

So with that in mind, here are some of our recs for your next perfume buy — all inspired by your fave reads. Because why shouldn’t your comfort book have a signature scent?

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We fully see seventies rock star Daisy Jones smelling like this earthy blend of incense, almond, nutmeg, suede, and more. It’s alluring and powerful, just like Daisy’s onstage presence. Plus, Lost Americana lines up perfectly with the vibe of The Six’s desert photoshoot.

Beth Is Dead is our first-ever Sunnie Select and totally earned the spot. It’s a bold, modern reimagining of the beloved classic Little Women, but as a thriller. Ambery Vanilla is also a reimagining of a classic we never get sick of, inspired by YSL’s Black Opium. It’s multifaceted, just like the March sisters, sweet with something deeper underneath. Notes of deep vanilla and black coffee feel modern yet timeless, just like Beth Is Dead.

Normal People is cozy, intimate, and subtle in a way that still hits you like a memory. It doesn’t over-explain itself, just like Glossier You. The fragrance smells slightly different on everyone’s skin, but gives off a warm, familiar aura that sticks with you all day, like what it felt like to read Normal People for the first time.

Cousins Beach, but make it a perfume. Obviously, it smells like salt-kissed air, melty soft serve, and that golden-hour glow you wish you could bottle. This one’s a collaboration with the TV show, and it totally nails the vibe. Bright citrus up top, a creamy coconut-pistachio heart, and a cozy vanilla blond-wood base. Sweet, warm, nostalgic. Basically Conrad and Belly in fragrance form. Fluttery, grounding, comforting.

Dolly Alderton’s memoir is relatable, witty, and honest, making it a favorite for girls still figuring things out. It reads like a sweet treat you’d bake with your besties at a slumber party, so it makes sense to pair it with Slice of Heaven. The fragrance smells like “a decadent caramel vanilla latte cake, coated in a luscious floral glacé.” Girly, fun, and uplifting. The perfume even includes a touch of uplifting spice. 

The first book in the Bridgerton series introduced us to the Regency-era world of Daphne Bridgerton and is absolutely to blame for our years-long hyperfixation. Coty created fragrances inspired by the TV adaptation, each with its own distinct personality. Dearest Graceful Hydrangea represents the classic grace and femininity expected of the Bridgerton girls. Dearest Rebel Vanilla channels their wild side, while Dearest Tempting Peach plays into their whirlwind romances. If you’re a self-proclaimed Diamond of the Season, these are basically your official scents.

Aquatic Coconut, inspired by Maison Margiela’s Replica Beach Walk, isn’t just beach in a bottle. It smells like the summers you daydream about when it’s cold out. The ones that change you a little. It has  a fresh, airy brightness up top that settles into a soft, warm sweetness that mirrors the mood of Beach Read perfectly. Sunny and charming at first glance, then deeper and more emotional the longer you stay with it. Very January Andrews coded.

The book follows a high school senior who investigates a closed murder-suicide case on her own. It’s a small-town, fast-paced mystery, so we wanted a scent with that same moody, clever energy. Enter Woody Oakmoss. It’s sophisticated and multifaceted, with notes of bergamot, rose, oakmoss, and patchouli that give you a mysterious, quietly powerful aura.

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