12 Best Perfumes For Sensitive Nose [2024]

When you wear perfumes or catch a whiff of what someone is wearing and you observe your nose or olfactory senses to be irritated by that particular scent or most scents at all, it is safe to say you have a sensitive nose.

This in a nutshell means that not all smells are welcoming to your nose, especially the overpowering smells when it comes to perfumes.

Of course, this will leave you with a phobia for perfumes due to the fact that you get easily irritated by the smell. However, not all colognes are that toxic or irritable as there is a market for mild, light, and fresh aromas which are neither too strong nor noticeable but welcoming to the nose.

So, if you fall in the category of persons who find perfume smells sickening, troubling to your nose and causing you migraines, below is a well-reviewed list of colognes you might want to try that wouldn’t cause your olfactory senses any troubles. 

The colognes are soft, fresh, clean, and would please your nostrils and that of those around you equally without any headache!

Best perfumes for sensitive nose:

1. J’adore Eau De Parfum for Women – Dior

First on the list of perfumes that are good for your sensitive nose is a fragrance from the French luxury goods brand, Dior. Just like the name of the perfume, you can’t help but adore this cologne.

This fragrance debuted in 1999 as a Floral Fruity aroma for women with Calice Becker as the nose behind it. This scent’s composition comprises head notes of melon, peach, bergamot, mandarin orange, magnolia, and pear. At the heart, scents of freesia, tuberose, violet, rose, orchid, jasmine, plum, and lily of the valley are present. In the dry down, the composition dries to a base of musk, vanilla, cedar, and blackberry.

If you must know, there is a reason why Dior products are pricey – that’s because each item they release is handcrafted and of top quality. It takes time and due process to complete the production of an item, and their colognes are not exempted.

This particular aroma – J’adore EDP for women is popular not because of mere hype, but because of the quality ingredients used for its making. It’s an aroma that blends well with the natural scent of the wearer. 

It wears as though the scent was ‘custom-made’ for you, and this is due to the exotic and floral nature of the cologne. 

Once you wear this cologne, the scent begins to set into your skin in a faint and subtle way thus making it ideal for persons with a delicate nose. Also, it won’t affect the olfactory sense of your colleagues should you share the same space with them at your place of work. Finally, if you want a perfume that oozes class, refinement, and sophistication that will leave you scenting like a real lady without causing your olfactory sense troubles, this award-winning item is for you.

2. Pure Vanilla The Healthy Fragrance Eau De Toilette for Women – Lavanila Laboratories

Who doesn’t love vanilla? I guess nobody. For a fact, Vanilla happens to be one of the most famous scents worn by the female folk’s thanks to the well balanced sweet and smoky mix of this item. Pure Vanilla launched in 2007 as an Oriental fragrance for women and has since then won the hearts of many users.

This composition of this aroma is enriched with notes of pure vanilla from Madagascar, kakadu plum, antioxidant goji berry, creamy tonka and other essential vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body. From this, one can easily tell this cologne to be all shades of natural containing neither allergy-triggering additives nor chemicals that would cause your olfactory problems.

As a lady, if you wouldn’t want to trade your signature scent for anything less and also not want your sinuses to go haywire whenever you wear cologne, the Pure Vanilla EDT Perfume by the Lavanila Lab is for you.

It is also worthy to know that these 100% natural vanilla-scented perfumes come in varieties like Vanilla Grapefruit, and Fresh Vanilla Lemon just in case you want something a bit different from the Pure Vanilla variety.

3. Tahitian Gardenia Perfume for Women – Pacifica

If you crave a scent that is mild, cruelty-free, and 100% vegan, this cologne should be your go-to fragrance. This floral fragrance for women was developed with a blend of natural and essential oils. Also found in its composition are enchanting scents of jasmine, tea leaves and sweet orange. You can only imagine!

Tahitian Gardenia perfume draws its inspiration from the sacred Tahitian gardenia flower that depicts unity, strength, grace, and love. Enriched with natural corn-based alcohol absent of parabens, and phthalates, this aroma is very much ideal for women who detest strong scents that affect their noses.

For the price this cologne comes at, one would definitely tell it to be a steal as the sillage is awesome likewise the longevity. Just one or two sprays of this juice, you are set for the day, and your noses and that of those around you are guaranteed of no trouble.

4. Ralph Eau De Toilette Spray for Women – Ralph Lauren 

Although, the name of this cologne sounds masculine it surely was designed for the female gender. Ralp EDT spray for women belongs to the Floral Fruity fragrance family and saw its first light in the year 2000.

The perfumer behind this piece, Alan Alchenberger in creating this awesomeness in a bottle used apple leaf, mandarin from Italy together with osmanthus from Japan as top notes. Further to the heart notes, scents of yellow freesia, Boronia, and magnolia assumes position before paving way for the base notes of white iris and musk.

With moderate sillage and longevity, this organic perfume for women will have your presence felt in any gathering you find yourself though not in an overpowering manner.

So, be rest assured that whenever you wear this sexiness in a bottle, you are not only pleasing your nose and that of people around you, you are obviously going to seduce and win the minds of the opposite gender.

5. Giorgio Eau De Toilette Spray for Women – Giorgio Beverly Hills

When you talk about vintage perfumes that are organic, natural and won’t cause trouble to your sensitive nose, this aroma from the fragrant house of Giorgio Beverly Hills definitely would be on the top.

Born way back in the early 80s, the year 1981 precisely to the Floral fragrance family, this aroma has never ceased to do justice to the olfactory senses of her fans and those around them, all thanks to Bob Aliano, the nose behind this creation.

This vivacious cologne prides itself with fruity top notes of orange blossom, apricot, peach, and fresh bergamot. The heart notes of the composition feature ylang-ylang, jasmine, enchanting tuberose, gardenia, orchid and rose.

In the warm dry down, a floral bouquet with a sensual blend of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, amber, musk, oakmoss, and cedar is perceived.

Giorgio EDT for women is one of the few floral fragrances that exude luxury, nostalgia, and it is very long-lasting. Hardly will anyone catch a whiff of this aroma and not ask you about it or compliment you with the “You smell absolutely nice” phrase.

6. Clinique Happy Perfume Spray for Women – Clinique

Since its launch in 1997, this FiFi Award-winning cologne has never stopped to amaze the wearers of this beauty in a bottle. The perfume is so safe and clean that many still describe it to be the safest scent ever to grace the fragrance world. Created by Jean Claude Delville and Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this cologne identifies as a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.

Enter the scent’s composition. The top notes of fresh apple, plums, and bergamot mixed with orange, Indian mandarin, blood grapefruit welcomes you before making way for the exotic heart notes composed of freesia, rose, morning orchid, and lily of the valley. After that, the cologne dries down to a base of mimosa, magnolia, musk, and amber.

This cologne works perfectly for everyone and it doesn’t even offend the most sensitive nose there is. The aroma is light, simple, fresh and it is also the ideal scent for those who don’t fancy synthetic notes or colognes that would cause trouble to their noses. It also works well for everyday use. The performance is equally great. Get one today and you’d be glad you did!

7. Ecco Bella Lemon Verbena Eau De Parfum for Women

When you talk about perfumes that are organic with a blend of natural perfume oils that exudes a fresh, bright and citrus scent that is pleasant to the nostrils, this cologne definitely and rightly ticks the box.

If you happen not to be in the best of moods, a spritz of this lemon-infused fragrance will certainly turn things around for good. In the notes of this aroma are scents of lemon, lemongrass, rosemary, and geranium well enriched in a natural blend of organic grain alcohol to create this natural juice.

Ecco Bella Lemon Verbena is not only safe, but it is also as well gluten-free, cruelty-free, and 100% vegan. It is safe for everyone and very much ideal for both women and girls of any age.

8. Honey Eau De Parfum for Women – Marc Jacobs

Last but not least on this list of perfumes that are suitable for sensitive noses is the Honey Perfume from the reputable fragrant house of Marc Jacobs. Honey EDP for women was introduced in the year 2013 as a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.

When two talented perfumers, Ann Gotilleb and Annie Buzantian come together to create a perfume, you know what to expect? Perfection!

With a name like “Honey”, you know you are in for something extraordinary. This cologne is enriched with top notes of pear, mandarin orange, and punch; the heart notes are comprised of orange, honeysuckle, peach and blossom while the base notes of honey, vanilla, and woody notes form the dry down of the cologne.

The perfect blend of scents like these will have you smelling sweet such that anyone you come across will want to munch you!

The unboxing of the perfume down to the spritzing will leave you feeling overjoyed. The packaging alone is a thing to die for! Now, when you wear this cologne, not only is it made with natural ingredients, it will leave your olfactory sense with a subtle feel, and also attract loads of compliments from people around you.

For any occasion, this scent fits perfectly well, and it will leave a positive, long-lasting impression in whatever space you find yourself in.

9. You Glossier Eau De Parfum for Women and Men – Glossier

If price is not a thing of worry to you when it comes to buying a perfume that won’t cause your olfactory sense to blow up whenever you wear it, this product is definitely for you. This subtle and peculiar fragrance hit the markets in 2017 as a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for both men and women. This aroma, despite its indescribable quality, will leave have you coming back for more because of how comforting, clean, sparkling and warm it is. Once applied, you begin to feel the ‘You’ in you. 

Made with hints of delicate fruity and floral notes suitable for almost every outing, this Glossier You EDP is what you need should want your natural body smell enhanced. 

You can agree with me that perfumes smell differently on persons based on the skin type or body chemistry, and that is exactly how this cologne works. However, if you have an olfactory system that is difficult to please, this perfume is ideal for you as it is made with the intention to give you no olfactory troubles, and for that reason, you can wear it every day to wherever and whenever. 

This quality juice comes in a classy glass design, affording you the splendour expected by you from each application. It might interest you to know that the creators of this wonder in a bottle are talented perfumers Dora Baghriche and Frank Voelkl.

10. Dedcool Fragrance Number 02

Also on this list of perfumes that are friendly and fit for sensitive noses is the Fragrance 02 Eau De Parfum by one of America’s finest producers of natural and healthy fragrances, Dedcool. This cologne was birthed in 2018 as Woody Aromatic fragrance for both women and men, with Carina Chaz, the founder of Dedcool as the nose behind it. 

Enter the scent’s composition. The aroma upon opening is made with top notes of juniper; the woody, green and floral notes present in the heart together with patchouli combines perfectly with sandalwood at the base to release a scent that is totally lovely and passionate. 

Although Fragrance 02 EDP for women is relatively a new scent, it has succeeded in leaving a positive impact in the minds of the wearers, and garnering positive attention from around the world. As a unisex fragrance, this aroma can be worn by both you and your significant other half without causing any irritation to your noses whenever you are together or cuddling.

To complement your looks, this mild and inviting aroma is ideal for you as it will have heads turn to your direction accompanied by innumerous positive compliments. Permit me to let you know that this aroma is not just made with natural elements; it is also 100% vegan. Now, you must have fallen completely in love with it!

Finally, the performance is moderate likewise the longevity and sillage. So, if you want something to wear that lasts and will have you smelling nice without stressing your olfactory sense, go for this fragrance. 

11. Florentyna Perfume for Women – Marks & Spencer

If you are tired of paying “through the nose” for fragrances that are not only exorbitant but also fade too soon upon application, then you should give this aroma from the fragrant house of Marks & Spencer a try. Trust me, you wouldn’t regret this!

Introduced to the fragrance world in late 1991 as a floral fragrance for women, this aroma prides itself with top note of gardenia before making way for notes of lily of the valley, jasmine, and orange blossom in the heart. The scent dries to an intoxicating musky base. 

This aroma from Marks & Spencer is one of the most if not the most delicious, and sweet smelling perfume to come out of the brand. It is made with no alcohol, parabens or other chemicals that could be toxic to the sensitive noses and for that reason, the cologne rightly ticks the box for perfumes ideal for sensitive noses.

Also, this cologne is sublime, and has a very high-rate performance such that you do not need to worry about reapplying after the first application. If you have a knack for clean scents and want to smell heavenly, this perfume should on the top of your radar for consideration. 

9. Florgasm Eau De Parfum for Women and Men – Heretic

Ever wondered what the orgasm of a flower would smell like? Well, this is your chance to know if you want. That’s exactly where this cologne draws its inspiration from. Florgasm EDP identifies as a Floral fragrance for both women and men.

However, the cologne works well with the former. It is a relatively new fragrance that was launched in 2018, and has since then won the hearts of many who feel they hate perfumes because of the olfactory migraines they get from most perfumes.

According to the creator of this scent, the natural perfumer Douglas Little, “What would it smell like if a flower had an orgasm? It starts with a spark of pleasure; soft, tingling, sensations of Pink Pepper and Bergamot radiate through the top chord giving way to the deepest aspects of Linden and orange blossom.

At the base, tuberose milk, narcotic jasmine and delicate ylang-ylang seduces the senses and sparks the imagination.”  

One thing is certain; this juice contains no chemical neither does it contain any ingredient like phthalates that causes you to have headaches or respiratory issues whenever you wear it. The flowers used for its formulation uses only pure oils and extracts thus making it ideal for persons with sensitive nose.

The performance is also dazzling as you need not more than two spritzes to stay refreshed and well-scented all day.

How is a natural perfume made and why should you go for it?

It is no longer news that a good perfume when applied has the tendency to uplift your mood if you are in a bad one, and is certain to relieve you of stress too.

However, if your nostrils have issues with strong colognes, it is advised that you go for natural and organic perfumes to avoid unnecessary headaches and aggravation of allergies while smelling nice.

The natural perfumes we hear about all the time, ever wondered what makes it natural and how it’s made? If you care to know, here it is: in the making of natural perfumes, essential oils from plants and natural ingredients are utilized.

There are two popular ways of formulating natural aromas of which the CO₂ method (in this process, pressurized carbon dioxide is used for the extraction of phytochemicals from plant parts) is one of them.

The other is the Simple Process (this involves the use of a natural solvent for the extraction of natural oil from the plant). These two methods have been proven to be the best way to derive fragrances in a safe manner. That being said, natural colognes are nothing but the best, safest and most reliable option.

Things To Look Out For When Choosing A Natural Perfume

Whenever you set out to buy any aroma that is perceived to be natural, do ensure you do these few things to avoid buying fake or synthetic aromas in the name of natural aroma.

• Make sure you take your time to go through the scent’s ingredients.
• If the scent contains phthalates, know that it is not a natural perfume as this ingredient is capable of inducing reproductive and endocrine issues if your system isn’t a strong body system.
• Natural fragrances made with essential oils like CO₂ extracts, beeswax, plant extracts, grape alcohol are good to go.
• Make sure to stay away from colognes that are made with parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, dyes, PEG compounds, and phthalates as they are capable of causing troubles to your nose if you happen to have a sensitive nose.

Natural Perfumes & Their Types

Before now, the two methods of making natural perfumes were discussed. Now, after the extraction process, the extract is blended with organic alcohol or oil depending on the type of natural perfume to be created. Here are the different types of natural perfume you can find:

• Spray Perfume: This is the conventional perfumes we know and they are made with organic alcohol as the base.
• Roll-on/Oil Perfume: These types of natural perfumes are made using essential oils together with unscented oils to produce organic and natural fragrances. The oil perfumes are applied on the skin with the aid of the roll-on ball.
• Solid perfume/Perfume Balm: to get this, the natural perfumes are blended using essential oils and beeswax to form a solid perfume. To apply this on your skin, you’d have to use your fingers just like a lip balm.

Conclusion

In case you happen to be on the search for an aroma that whenever you wear will make a statement without offending your nostrils and those of others around you, the above-listed perfumes can be trusted.

The perfumes have been properly reviewed and are very well suitable leaving you with pleasant scents and long-lasting impressions.

With these perfumes, you have no reason to go out without smelling nice and great while having your olfactory senses well cared for.

Although, these aromas listed above, are just a few examples of nasal-friendly perfumes to get if you happen to be confused, however, other beautiful colognes abound.

So, feel free to test them before making any purchases as colognes are dependent on the wearer’s body chemistry to work out well.

No matter the properties you would like an aroma to possess, there’s always a perfume for you. So when next you go out for perfume shopping, ensure you make your choice from any of the picks listed above that you find more appealing. 

One thing is certain, your nose will surely thank you!