Lately, fragrance trends have focused on strong, bold and loud perfumes. Whether it’s a rich velvety oud or sickly-sweet gourmand scent, subtlety has not been our forte lately. However, there’s been a rise in soapy scents that provide a ‘fresh out the shower’ feeling and embrace a softer, more delicate approach to fragrance.

Light, creamy and often with a faint hint of citrus, these are all members of the aldehydes fragrance family. Essentially, they smell ‘natural’ and take inspiration from freshly washed clothes, cleansed skin and bubble baths. If you’re into introverted perfumes, they’re one to have on your radar.

These aren’t the type of scents that will have people smelling you from a mile away. Instead, they’re sparkling and breezy, and sometimes they have a little sharpness about them.

If you’re ready to dive into this fragrance trend, here are the soap-inspired perfumes that turn down the noise and focus on smelling light, airy and clean. 

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