This $86 Fragrance Is Exactly What I Imagine My Dream Husband Smells Like

Key notes: vanilla, tonka bean

Part of the My Favorite Ex Collection, this one hit the nail on the head for me in terms of notes. If you love the smell of morning coffee mixed with a splash of smokiness, this one’s for you. I’m a huge fan of tonka bean in fragrances because it’s both sweet and musky. It really stands out in this particular fragrance, and the staying power is next-level. I could still smell it after seven hours of wear time.

Key notes: rose, honey, magnolia

For fans of floral scents, this one is perfect. It’s soft and light with a hint of sweetness. It’s definitely not as strong as The Dream Husband, but if you like an airy scent that leaves the subtlest trail in your wake, you’ll love this. Another thing I appreciate about these scents is how layerable they are. I love layering this one with Dream Husband if I want to add some extra depth.

Key notes: linen, lavender, white musk

This one is crisp, fresh, and smells like fresh laundry. It’s meant to conjure up feelings of a significant other’s hoodie and, boy, does it do the job. If you're a fan of Byredo's Blanche Eau de Parfum ($225), you'll definitely love this one too.

Key notes: sea salt, lime

This fragrance is part of the Regrets Collection, highlighting all the dates you wish you never had (in the best way possible, of course). It’s slightly tart, crisp, and a tad woody, but it’s never overpowering. It also pairs really well with The Narcissist, which I’ll get to in a second.

Key notes: oak, bourbon, pepper

The Narcissist is a close second for my favorite of the bunch. Like I mentioned above, it pairs really well with The Gaslighter, but my absolute favorite combo is to layer this with The Dream Husband. The woodier, smoky notes work so well together in both and are balanced out by the sweetness of tonka bean. It makes for a unique combo, and I always get compliments whenever I wear the two together.

Key notes: leather, cedarwood, tobacco

For those who like a rich, leathery scent with absolutely no florals, this is the one. It almost smells peppery to me, but it’s another one that pairs really well with The Dream Husband if you like creating a smoky-sweet type of scent.

Key notes: vanilla orchids, tonka absolute, amber woods

There isn't a single Kayali fragrance I've tried that I don't like. This one is super special, though. It contains warm and sweet notes of vanilla orchid, tonka, and amber.

Key notes: citron zest, sheer jasmine, whipped vanilla

This fragrance is juicy, floral, and sweet all at the same time.

Key notes: plum, cinnamon, leather accord, violet, birch woods, patchouli, vanilla

I've always loved this fragrance, but I loved it even more once I found out resident brat Charli XCX also considers it an essential.

Key notes: pink pineapple, galbanum, black pepper, orris concrete, magenta dianthus, orange flower, black amber, balkan tobacco, sandalwood

This scent is unique—both sweet and woody but never overpowering.