Some Fragrances Are "Slow-Burn Scents" That Grow on Us—7 We've Officially Warmed Up To

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Some love affairs are hot and fiery. There's an instant spark, and they often burn out quickly. Others are slower and steadier. They build imperceptibly over time until, one day, you realize you're in deep. These are the slow-burners.

As a beauty editor, I know better than anyone how well these relationship tropes apply to fragrance. Out of all the perfumes I've accumulated throughout the years, I fell in love with some of them instantly while I had to warm up to others. But here's something no one tells you—sometimes, the slow-burner ends up being The One if you catch my drift. Yep, it's true. A few of my all-time favorite fragrances were the ones I wasn't so sure about at first.

Since I'm nosy, I wanted to know which slow-burn fragrances my fellow beauty editors have officially warmed up to and now can't be without. Keep scrolling to see all seven of their picks. You never know which one is your scent soulmate.

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.