The growing niche fragrance market is rising to the demand for unusual perfumes that range from comforting and food-inspired to borderline off-putting. Consumers are increasingly using their unique fragrance choices as a means of self-expression, embracing scents that push traditional boundaries and evoke strong emotions. From fragrances that capture the aroma of freshly baked croissants to the zesty tang of dill pickles, the alluring scent of french fries, and even the unconventional allure of scents like mud and gasoline, these offbeat fragrances offer an unconventional olfactory experience.
In a quest for individuality and a desire to break free from mainstream offerings, consumers are drawn to these distinct fragrances that challenge the norms of traditional perfumery.
Born to Stand Out is one brand that uses marketing imagery that’s as category-defying as its scents, and its messy, bold and evocative images draw in a target audience that’s just as unapologetic about thinking and doing things differently.
20 Unusual Perfumes
From Gasoline-Scented Fragrances to Potato-Scented Perfumes:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 5, 2023 — Fashion
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Croissant-Scented Perfumes
Crumb Couture by Snif Pays Homage to Baked Goods
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Gritty Fragrance Brands
Born to Stand Out Makes Scents Like "Mud" and "Dirty Rice"
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Bacon-Scented Fragrant Perfumes
Wright N° 100 by Ann Gottlieb has a Unique Blend of Scents
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Water Paper-Scented Perfumes
diptyque's New Fragrance Mimics the Smell of Ink on Paper
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Grocery-Inspired Fragrances
Cashé by Instacart is a Scent That "Smells as Good as Cash Back Feels"
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Stunning Emotion-Inspired Fragrances
Celesto Launches a Fragrance Collection with Three New Scents
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Potato-Scented Perfumes
The Idaho Potato Commission Created a French Fry Fragrance for Valentine's
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Citrusy Cocktail-Inspired Fragrances
Kilian Paris Just Launched Its New Blue Moon Ginger Dash
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Minimalist Personal Fragrances
Escentric Molecules' M+ Scents Play with Black Tea, Ginger & Wood
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Gasoline-Scented Fragrances
Dead Dinosaur by Snif is an "Ode to the Addictive Smell of Gasoline"
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Dill Pickle Fragrances
Wicked Good's Dill Pickle-Scented Fragrance is Salty & Briny
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Elegant Pistachio Perfumes
D.S. & Durga's Pistachio Perfume is "Dank & Unabashedly Sweet"
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Aromatherapeutic Fragrances
Kelly Lee Owens and Hæckels' Scent 08 is a New Way to Experience Scent
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Carbon-Captured Alcohol Perfumes
Gucci's Where My Heart Beats is a Sustainable Luxury Perfume
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Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Dodo Jackfruit Edition Was Inspired by an Extinct Bird
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Alluring Inky Fragrances
Le Messager by Courrèges is Marketed with a Handwritten Phone Number
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Bacon-Scented Vegan Perfumes
Plant-Based Meat Producer This Made a Bacon-Inspired Fragrance
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Sacred Herb Fragrances
The Sixth by Vyrao is for Enhancing Mindfulness & Intuiton
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Evocative Musky Perfumes
After Party by CB I HATE PERFUME Smells Like Dancing for Hours
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Suit-Inspired Premium Perfumes
Hedi Slimane Helps Create the CELINE Bois Dormant Perfum
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Kurky Brings Playful Luxury to Bloomingdale’s
Perfume-Like Body Sprays
Four Limited-Edition Kayali Body Sprays Launched for Fans Scent Layering
Luxurious Parisian-Inspired Fragrances
Guerlain Introduces Patchouli Paris to Its Range
Solid Perfume Gels
A'ddict's Minimalist Solid Perfumes Shine on Their Own & Layer Seamlessly
Shape-Shifting Fragrances
Me by Snif Enhances the Unique Chemistry of the Wearer's Skin
Donut-Scented Bodycare Collections
Native x Dunkin' Turns Daily Personal Care into a Special Treat
Wearable Fragrance Sprays
Chanel Debuts the Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense Purse Spray
Soda-Inspired Bodycare
Native x Jarritos Reimagines Soft Drink Flavors as Personal Care Scents
Automotive Brand Racing Perfumes
The Nissan Smell My Dust Perfume Has Tire Remnants Top Notes
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
Mouthwatering Berry Fragrances
Commodity Juice's Three Versions Project Differently
Plant-Based Aromatherapeutic Fragrances
RMS Beauty & Heretic Collaborated on Scarlet Moon
Catnip-Infused Fragrances
Lynx with Catnip is a Pet-Friendly Cologne to Please Cats & Owners Alike
Athlete-Launched Inaugural Perfumes
Lionel Messi Introduces His Messi Eau de Parfum Fragrance
Extra-Fragrant Cat Foods
WHISKAS Aromatic Selection Appeals to Cats' Sense of Smell
Spritz-Inspired Fragrances
Never-Ending Summer Eau de Toilette Reminds of an Italian Spritz
Multifaceted Personal Fragrances
This H&M Beauty Fragrance Collection Builds a Scent Wardrobe
Mayo-Inspired Fragrances
Hellmann's Will Levis No. 8 is the World's First "Parfum De Mayonnaise"
Imaginative Luxury Perfume Campaigns
The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum is Ethereal
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
Holiday-Ready Immersive Fragrances
Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Holiday 2024 Gift Selection is Live
Winter Cleaning Product Scents
Unilever is Launching the Fresh Winter Breeze Fragrance
Familial Fashion House Perfumes
This FENDI Fragrance Collection Has Seven Options
Intense Unisex Fragrances
Calvin Klein CK One Essence Builds on the Legacy of the Original
Haute Couture Fragrance Ranges
Valentino Anatomy of Dreams Fragrances Include Seven Scents
Fried Chicken-Scented Candles
Homesick Candles and KFC Deliver the Bucket of Chicken Candle
Hair Perfume Mists
Kitsch Elevates Hair Freshness with Luxe New Perfume Mists
Luxury Nature-Inspired Fragrances
Diptyque Explores Nature’s Overlooked Treasures for its New Line
Sensorial Beauty Brands
Daise Targets Gen Z and Gen Alpha with its Playful Fragrances
Fire-Inspired Luxurious Perfumes
The Maker Fire Eau De Parfum is Bold and Enticing
Alluring Clean Ingredient Perfumes
Uncommon James Hard Feelings is Leaping Bunny Certified
Curated Artisanal Perfume Collections
Lush Marks 30 Years of Artisanal Perfumery
Atmospheric Desert Fragrances
Byredo Desert Dawn Was Inspired by Natural Juxtapositions
Wind-Inspired Fragrances
Atmosphere d’Emotion Explores the Symbolism of the Movement of Air
Limited-Edition Body Sprays
Lsuh Offers Fresh & Vibrant Fragrances to Enhance One's Daily Routine
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Prestigious Lifestyle Products
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 Expands Its Lifestyle Offerings
Pretzel-Scented Perfumes
The Auntie Anne's Fragrance Perfectly Mimics the Scent of Fresh Pretzels
Exhilarating Cocktail Perfumes
An Energy Drink Cocktail Inspired iPiccirilli's Shocking Bull
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
AI Scent Creation Platforms
EveryHuman's Algorithmic Perfumery Uniquely Explores Fragrance Notes
Odor-Adaptive Whole Body Deodorants
The Unilever Whole Body Deo Comes in Sure and Lynx Varieties
Richly Scented Fragrances
The Réservation Fragrances Bring the Spirit of Travel to Scent
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Upcycled Fragrance Mists
Floral Street Perfume Mists are Made with a Rose Essential Oil By-Product
Elegant Perfume Collection
Christian Dior's Les Esprits De Parfum Collection Boasts Five Scents
AI-Powered Scent Molecules
Osmo Developed Three Fragrance Ingredients with AI Technology
Luxury Herb-Dominant Fragrances
Montblanc Debuts a New Fragrance Line with Four Musky Scents
Affordable Genderless Fragrances
The 'Arkive Makes Scents Collection' Features Four Scents
Aromachology-Inspired Fragrances
Yves Rocher Introduces the New Essences Botaniques
Condiment-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile Makes Toothpaste Sachets with Mustard and Ketchup Flavors
Antibacterial Perfume Collections
These W. Dressroom New York Scents are for Skin and Fabrics
Magnetic Functional Fragrances
Us by The Nue Co. Works with Natural Pheremones
Celebrity Icon-Inspired Floral-Fruity Fragrances
Paris Hilton Fragrances Debuts the ICONIC Scent
Multi-Sensory Fragrances
Bleu Nour Revolutionizes Fragrance by Turning Colors into Scents
All-Natural Fine Fragrances
Wyld Notes' Collection Shares the Beauty of Nature's Best Ingredients
Ultra-Niche Luxury Fragrances
Rabanne Taps Multiple Famous Perfumers to Design its New Fragrances
Provocative Fall Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's New Collection Clashes Clean and Animalic Notes
Extra-Concentrated Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's Extrait Extrême Collection is Intense & Lasting
Earthy Potato Perfumes
Polish Potatoes by Bohoboco Features Unique Potato Accords
Immersive Multi-Sensory Fragrances
ASMR Fragrances Pairs Perfumes with Soothing Videos
Luxurious Lifestyle Fragrance Products
Maison&Muse Now Offers Car Fragrances and Cleaning Products
Luxury Travel Fragrances
Francis Kurkdjian Crafted Air France's AF001 Signature Scent
Romantic Fragrance Duos
The Fugazzi x BORNTOSTANDOUT Collab Shares Complementary Scents
Elusive Premium Perfume Projects
AVESTAN is a Perfume Project by Brandon Truaxe
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Nostalgic Summer Air Fresheners
Vacation's Air Fresheners Share Scents of Fan-Favorite Products
Luxury Fragrance Collections
The Olfactory Series 1 Collection is Jil Sander’s Entry Into Perfume
Electrolyte Body Mists
Gourmand Beauty's Fresh Body Mists Feature Tomato Fruit & Carrot Root
Spiced Aquatic Designer Fragrances
Dries Van Noten Mystic Moss Blends Unlikely Aromatics
Dessert-Inspired Perfumes
The Salt & Straw Dipped in Chocolate Perfume is Here for Valentine's Day
Floral Honey Deodorants
Wild's Honey & Cactus Flower is an Enticing Scented Refillable Deodorant
Fragrance-Focused Cleaning Products
These Fabulosa Seasonal Collections Have Captivating Scents
QSR Coffee-Based Fragrant Candles
Homesick x Dunkin’ Donuts Offer Espresso-Infused Products
Concentrated All-Day Fragrances
Retrospect by Merit's Complex Scent Changes with Wear
Dynamic Luxury Perfumes
BDK Parfums Debuts the Alluring Rouge Smoking Extrait Fragrance
Smart Fragrance Expansions
Pura Introduced Two Fragrances in Its Otherland Collaboration
Vanilla-Scented Perfume Oils
Soma Ayurvedic Just Released Its New Vanilla Muse Fragrance
Subversive Floral Fragrances
The Aēsop Aurner Eau De Parfum Has an Uncommon Profile
Brown Orchid Perfumes
Brown Flowers by D.S. & Durga Evokes an Apothecary Aesthetic
Clean Rose Fragrances
Snif's Rose Era Fragrance is a Romantic Fruity Floral for the Modern Muse
Lab-Like Fragrances
Perfumer Extraordinaire Includes Samples of Raw Ingredients
Imaginative Condiment Campaigns
Heinz's 'You Can Already Taste It' Features a "No Taste Test"
Virtual Brand Fragrance Experiences
L'Occitane en Provence Launches a Line of Summer Fragrances
Fresh Herbaceous Fragrances
H24 Herbes Vives Unites Herbs, Pear and a High-Tech Molecule
Long-Lasting Luxury Perfumes
Infiniment Coty Paris Launched to Celebrate Coty's 120th Anniversary
Invigorating Upcycled Fragrances
DKNY 24/7 Eau de Parfum is a Tribute to Those Always on the Move
Fragrance-Inspired Candles
The Lush X Community Candles Share New Experiences of Beloved Scents
Microbiome-Friendly Fragrances
State of Change Specializes in Clean, Biocompatible Scents
Evocative Everyday Fragrances
Modern Magic is a Fun, Affordable Fragrance Brand for Gen Z
Pretzel Perfume Events
Auntie Anne's Celebrates the Launch of 'Knead' with NYC Pretzel Parfumerie
Affordable Fine Fragrance Candles
fine'ry is Bringing Fan-Favorite Dupe Scents to Home Fragrance
Culturally Inspired Fragrances
This New Superdry Fragrance Comes in Two Expressions
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Captivating Summer Fragrances
The GUESS Iconic Eau de Parfum is the Brand's Newest Release
Storybook-Inspired Fragrances
Classic Fairy Tales Inspired Mischief Academy's Debut Eau de Parfums
Luxury All-Gender Perfumes
The Les Éternels De Balmain Fragrance Collection Has Eight Scents
Fragrance Forager Metaverses
Fine’ry-verse Challenges Roblox Users to Collect Perfume Ingredients
Mood-Boosting Musk Fragrances
Jovan's Musk Fragrance Collection Inspires Confidence & Empowerment
Science-Backed Odor Removers
Fresh Wave Launched a Line for Pets, Fresh Wave Pet
Sustainable Automotive Scents
The Mercedes-Maybach Haute Parfumerie Collection Has Six Scents
Relatable Genderless Fragrances
NOYZ Makes Fragrances Inspired by Real Stories & Raw Feelings
2-in-1 Hair Perfumes
NEQI's Hair Perfumes Deliver Nourishment, Protection and Shine
Sleek Pastry-Inspired Perfumes
Liis Fragrances Debuts a Perfume Offering Scents of a French Bakery
Baguette-Scented Stamps
La Poste Created Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps Inspired by a Beloved Baked Good
Moisturizing Fragrance Sticks
Tremendous Parfum and Scentinvent Technologies Created Three Scents
Woody Gourmand Fragrances
WeWoreWhat 001 Captures the Luxury of Living in New York City
Whimsical Mischief Fragrances
Angels' Powder by Born to Stand Out Has Notes of Nail Polish
Cherry-Scented Laundry Fragrances
Snif's Tart Deco Scent Booster Adds Fine Fragrance to Laundry
Fragrance-Forward Bodycare
BORNTOSTANDOUT's Body Care Collection is a Sensorial Treat
Mexican-Painter-Inspired Fragrances
The Tairo Group Introduced its 'Frida Kahlo Eau de Parfum'
Nighttime Restaurant Perfumes
Dans le Noir ? Eau de Parfum de Nuit is Meant for Wear After Dark
Natural Material-Inspired Fragrances
Diptyque Unveils its Les Essences de Diptyque Capsule
Spiced Pumpkin Laundry Detergents
Snif's Spice Break Everything Wash Has a Spicy Gourmand Scent
Floral Garden-Like Fragrances
Jean Paul Gaultier Launches Two New Scents Inspired by Eden
Individualistic Woody Fragrances
V.8 Abundance Creates a Unique Scent Experience for Every Wearer
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
Spicy Eucalyptus Fragrances
A Popular Scented Candle Inspired D.S. & Durga's Big Sur Eucalyptus
Eco-Friendly Breath Fresheners
Pourri Launched its 'Extra-Strength Breath Freshener'
Inaugural Designer Scent Ranges
The Jil Sander Olfactory Series 1 Has Six Scents
Expansive Luxury Fragrances
Celine Expands its Line of Perfumed Bath and Body Products
Six-Note Rainbow Fragrances
Dirty Rainbow by Born to Stand Out Follows the Color Spectrum
Parisian Romance-Inspired Candle Lines
La Fleur Parfumée Expands Its Luxury Home Fragrance Line
Edgy High-Impact Fragrances
Crazypills Fragrances Eschew the Top, Heart & Base Notes Structure
Fall-Ready Home Scents
ScentAir Has Introduced a Collection of Six Fall Fragrances
Limited-Edition Lightly Scented Perfumes
Fracas Eau Fraîche Offers a Twist on the Iconic Fragrance
Exclusive Fragrance Concept Stores
Scent Journals by Novela Debuts in Singapore
Member-Exclusive Candles
Commodity Candles are Exclusives Scented Like Expressive Fragrances
Organic Savory Spritzers
Natural Grocers Teased April Fool's Day Flavors Like Raw Onion Water
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Mysterious Perfume Project Expansions
AVESTAN is Introducing a New Fragrance with a New Store
Ghostly Spiced Fragrances
Heretic Parfum Poltergeist Eau du Parfum Has a 100% Natural Blend
Luxurious Gourmand Fragrance Expansions
Le Monde Gourmand Partners with LOOKFANTASTIC
Indulgent Lifestyle Products
Debauchery Lifestyle Releases Indulgent Essentials for Bold Living
Unconventional Breath Fresheners
Gote Makes Breath Fresheners with Flavors Inspired by Tea & Honey
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Collaborative Menswear Brand Candles
The le PÈRE Candle is a First from the French Menswear Label
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Ethereal Juxtaposing Fragrances
Dries Van Noten Presents the Whimsical Mystic Moss