How to Find Your Signature Scent, According to Your Zodiac Sign
We asked a celebrity astrologer and a perfumer how your zodiac sign can lead you to your perfect signature scent.
- To find a scent for your Zodiac, look toward your sun, rising, and Venus signs.
- Below, find three scents for each sign.
Finding your signature scent takes time and patience, but knowing your zodiac sign could help give you a head start. Don’t just pay attention to your sun sign, though—your rising and Venus signs are just as important, if not more. “The rising sign is how we show ourselves to the world,” says celebrity astrologer Ally Lewber. “It’s a lot about our appearance [and] our physical body. The Venus sign is all about how we spoil ourselves. It’s luxury, skin care, fashion, makeup, and scents.” Venus also represents romance; Lewber refers to it as the “sexy sign.”
So, whether you’re looking for a perfume you’ll reach for every day or one to spray on before a night out, you have options. Below, we’ve gathered scents to represent every zodiac sign in your birth chart, from a tantalizing cherry for passionate Aries placements to a tropical oasis-inspired fragrance for dreamy Pisces.
Meet the expert
- Ally Lewber is a celebrity astrologer and host of the StarStruck podcast.
- Bérénice Watteau is a perfumer at DSM-Firmenich and the creator of Jil Sander Smoke.
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Aries
The first sign of the zodiac, Lewber says Aries is the sign of “adventure, taking risks, and energy.” As a fire sign, you may be drawn to scents with smoky or woody facets. Lewber also recommends looking for warm, bold spices and rich, statement-making gourmands, like a boozy cherry accord.
Perfumes for Aries:
Matiere Premiere Crystal Saffron Eau de Parfum, $220.00 Shop Now
Crystal Saffron is an intoxicating blend of saffron and incense oil layered over a creamy ambroxan base. It creates a powerful scent trail (also known as sillage) that lasts all day, so it can keep up with your packed social schedule.
Fine’ry Not Another Cherry Eau de Parfum, $37.00 Shop Now
Lewber says that your sign might be drawn to “tasty” notes, which makes Not Another Cherry an essential for your collection. With a combination of cherry, amaretto, almond, and a subtle, barely there rose, this option is as playful as it is decadent.
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, $160.00 Shop Now
Perfumer Bérénice Watteau describes Black Orchid as a “striking, sensual, and enigmatic floral fragrance [that] leaves a powerful, memorable signature.” With a punch of addictive spices, velvety-rich florals, and syrupy vanilla, it’s not for the faint of heart, but neither are you, Aries.
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Taurus
Taurus is ruled by Venus, which means you’re especially in tune with luxury and aesthetics. “Taurus is all about hard work, but they love to play,” says Lewber. “They like to enjoy their reward: shopping, fine food, drinking fine wine.” She recommends “calming, grounding” perfumes with notes of lavender, cedar, and sandalwood, or light florals.
Perfumes for Taurus:
Maison Loius Marie No.13 Nouvelle Vague Eau de Parfum, $98.00 Shop Now
This scent smells about as plush as your favorite post-shower robe. The first spray sparkles with a hint of citrus before it mellows into a creamy, comforting fig with hints of coconut.
Veronique Gabai Délices des Bois, $290.00 Shop Now
While Nouvelle Vague is a cozy, woody fig, Délices des Bois resembles the fruit fresh off the vine. Lemon top notes give it a joyful, sunlit quality, while the cedar and sandalwood base channels your sign’s innate sensuality.
Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum, $200.00 Shop Now
Aurner is labeled as a floral fragrance, but it’s more herbaceous than this classification lets on. Chamomile provides a delicate contrast to cardamom and pink pepper top notes, while a heart of magnolia and geranium leaves gives off a fresh, spa-like impression.
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Gemini
“Gemini is the storyteller of the zodiac, so they’re going to need a scent that allows them to feel like they’re telling a story,” says Lewber. “They’re very experimental with scents.” Don’t try to limit yourself to just one signature, Gemini; as a mutable sign, you tend to collect a wide range of fragrances that fit almost any scent profile.
Perfumes for Gemini:
Régime des Fleurs Crushed Fruits Eau de Parfum, $260.00 Shop Now
Crushed Fruits is a fruity, iris-forward scent that smells like a cross between a tube of red lipstick and a bag of strawberry candy. It’s exuberant and unexpected, with added juiciness courtesy of a medley of fruits: plums, raspberries, peaches, grapes, and pineapple.
Whind Pomello Mint Tea Leaves Eau de Parfum, $150.00 $120.00 Shop Now
This fragrance is as cool and refreshing as a tall glass of—you guessed it—mint iced tea on a hot day. As it wears, it transforms from a light, breezy citrus into a woody, aromatic base with a touch of brown sugar—perfect for keeping everyone around you on their toes.
Dedcool 01 “Taunt” Eau de Parfum, $30.00 Shop Now
An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next. This one also contains hints of bergamot and amber for a playful, flirty touch.
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Cancer
“With Cancer, think nostalgia, think history,” says Lewber. “And because they're a water sign, [they’re] going to give a kind of floating, mystical feel.” You’re most drawn to nostalgic scents that remind you of your childhood, or scents similar to the candles you unwind with at home, because they make you feel safe and nurtured.
Perfumes for Cancer:
Giorgio Armani Prive Pivoine Suzhou Eau de Toilette, $195.00 Shop Now
Did you grow up with someone who loved to garden? If so, this airy eau de toilette will flood you with memories. In between a fresh citrus top note and a cozy musk base lies a “delicate, blooming peony fragrance that captures the soft, pink petals in full bloom,” according to Watteau.
Gabar 05 (Ludlow) Lull Eau de Parfum, $166.00 Shop Now
This is a creamy, coconutty musk that instantly soothes. It’s cozy and cocooning, with a subtle tartness from a cherry heart note and warmth from its sandalwood and white musk base. Wear this to feel like you’re curled up in your favorite comfy sweatshirt, all the time.
Belnu Chai Fleur Eau de Parfum, $170.00 Shop Now
This scent will make you feel like you're sipping a hot chai latte in the park during the first days of spring, when there’s still a chill in the air but the sun is finally out. It combines comforting chai spices with aromatic notes of lavender and green violet, and a woody vanilla base.
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Leo
Leos are ruled by the sun, which equals instant magnetism and “showstopper energy,” says Lewber. “They're the life of the party, they're the sun, so eyes are on them,” she adds. You’ll want to look for bold, flirty scents, possibly with a hint of smoke or spice, that are guaranteed attention-grabbers.
Perfumes for Leo:
The Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire, $250.00 Shop Now
Hypnotizing Fire opens with spicy clove and pimento notes before it dives into an irresistibly smoky, resinous, and not-too-sweet vanilla that lures in compliments like moths to a flame. Spray this on to further enhance your sign’s natural confidence.
Valentino Donna Born in Roma Intense Eau de Parfum, $105.00 Shop Now
Walking around in a cloud of vanilla will have heads swiveling, Leo. Donna Born in Roma Intense amps up the original perfume’s vanilla note and pairs it with warm, rich amber and intoxicating jasmine.
Alloy Studio Idyllic, $170.00 Shop Now
This perfume is bursting with juicy pineapple, blood orange, and a kick of fresh ginger, creating the impression of humid summers spent sipping a fruity drink and laughing with friends late into the night. The gold bottle is a natural match for your sun-ruled sign.
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Virgo
Analytical and witty, Virgo is drawn to clean, fresh-smelling scents. Your sign is billed as “the helper” of the zodiac and is all about hard work and efficiency, but Lewber adds, you still have a taste for the finer things and love to treat yourself to luxuries both big and small.
Perfumes for Viro:
Obvious Parfums Milk & Matcha, $170.00 Shop Now
Subtly sweet orange blossom and creamy vanilla sit side by side with earthy matcha and mate oil in this refreshing eau de parfum. “It’s like sipping your matcha while catching up on the latest news—fresh, calming, and subtly intellectual,” says Watteau.
D.S&DURGA Rose Atlantic, $210.00 Shop Now
Even if traditional rose perfumes aren’t your style, Virgo, you’ll love the crisp, dewy freshness of this saltwater-infused option. A pinch of bergamot in the top notes brightens this otherwise aquatic floral.
Liis Studied Eau de Parfum, $175.00 Shop Now
Your penchant for all things clean and fresh will make you fall in love with skin scents, which stay close to the body and arel ike a more elevated version of your natural skin chemistry. Try Studied, a thoughtful blend of sparkling pear, sophisticated orris, and creamy, enveloping ambrox.
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Libra
Libra, you’re best known for your harmonious nature and your indecisiveness. According to Lewber, this means you might have a rotation of scents you love rather than just one signature. She says you’re drawn to light florals, crowd-pleasing scents that earn you tons of compliments. And that's because you’re an air sign—you always have your finger on the pulse of what’s trending in the fragrance world.
Perfumes for Libra:
PHLUR Strawberry Letter Eau de Parfum, $99.00 Shop Now
Strawberry is the note to watch for this spring and summer—but of course you already knew that, Libra. In Strawberry Letter, the strawberry smells dewy and freshly picked from the garden, before it dries down into a lightly floral amber base.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette, $137.00 Shop Now
It’s almost impossible to find someone who doesn’t love this iconic 2000s perfume. There have been countless flankers, but we’re making the decision easy for you: the original formula strikes the perfect balance between fruity, floral, and fresh.
Santa Maria Novella Medici Garden L’Iris Eau de Parfum, $180.00 Shop Now
Housed inside this gorgeous golden bottle, you’ll find a sheer floral scent that will remind you of stretching your sun-warmed limbs on freshly washed cotton sheets. It’s clean, soapy, and soft; perfect for a Libra’s sensitive and romantic demeanor.
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Scorpio
“Scorpio is a very intense, very powerful sign,” says Lewber. She recommends a fragrance with smoky, mysterious notes like incense and woods, or ethereal fragrances that you can’t quite put your finger on. Whatever you choose, look for a fragrance with some hidden complexity—Lewber compares your sign to a “deep, dark ocean.”
Perfumes for Scorpio:
Mabelle O’Rama Lunar Dust Eau de Parfum, $160.00 Shop Now
Perfumer Mabelle O’Rama took her inspiration from the night sky and how the longer you stare up at it, the more stars start to slowly reveal themselves. The fragrance unfolds similarly; it’s barely there at first spray, then it develops a cooling, almost-icy and powdery iris within the first minute of application.
MALIN+GOETZ Leather Eau de Parfum, $100.00 Shop Now
Soft leather scents tap into your sign’s nostalgic nature. This one in particular evokes the spine of a well-worn, leather-bound book, with an unexpected freshness courtesy of lotus flower, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, and green violet.
Jil Sander Smoke, $290.00 Shop Now
Smoke pairs bright, sparkling aldehydes with a dark, unexpected base of elemi, oud, and cedarwood. “It captures the fresh scent of clean linen drying by a crackling fireplace: a blend of smoky sensuality and the contrast of shadow and light,” says Watteau.
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Sagittarius
As a Sag, you’re always jumping from one thing to the next, so it’s no wonder you don’t have just one signature scent—or even a full bottle of perfume. Instead, Lewber says you likely have a stash of travel-size fragrances you carry with you for every excursion. Look for one that makes you feel “alive,” she says, or that reminds you of a favorite vacation.
Perfumes for Sagittarius:
Vacation After Sun Eau de Toilette, $60.00 Shop Now
After Sun smells like the aloe vera gel you slather on after too many hours spent playing in the ocean’s waves or spiking a volleyball on the sand. It’s just as lively and filled with energy as you are, with notes like minibar gin and resort towel plush. Plus, the 1 oz. bottle is TSA-approved.
Imaginary Authors In Love With Everything, $115.00 Shop Now
Your sign’s lust for life aligns perfectly with In Love With Everything, an explosion of fruit punch, raspberries, and, according to the notes list, stardust. This is whimsical at every sniff, from the fizzy first spray to the jammy drydown.
NOYZ The Solid Fragrance Sh**ty Day, $42.00 Shop Now
Solid fragrances are ideal for your action-packed schedule, especially this one, which comes in a compact, easy-to-apply tube. The scent is fresh and invigorating, with a blast of salty oceanic notes and a ripe fig heart.
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Capricorn
As ambitious and hard-working as you are, Cap, you also know the importance of treating yourself. “They're the sign that, even though they're going to be on a Zoom call, they're still spraying their perfume,” says Lewber. “They're going to smell good regardless of who's around, or even if no one's around.” In that vein, she recommends seeking out sophisticated, “grounding” scents.
Perfumes for Capricorn:
YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum, $169.00 Shop Now
Herbal, aromatic lavender and creamy orange blossom sit center stage in this elegant and androgynous choice. It’s as soothing as it is elegant—perfect for grounding your earth-sign energy while still being polished enough to apply before post-work dinner and drinks.
Arquiste The Architects Club, $205.00 Shop Now
This smooth, sophisticated vanilla scent is a far cry from sugary or juvenile. It opens with a dry gin note, which provides a cooling contrast to the warmth of vanilla absolute, amber, cardamom, and woods. It’s the tasteful, grown-up gourmand your sign has been searching for.
Comme des Garçons Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, $110.00 Shop Now
Watteau calls this a “bold, woody-spicy fragrance that showcases the raw intensity of pepper.” “Original and elegant, it’s a unique scent that perfectly complements the ambitious, independent Capricorn,” she adds.
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Aquarius
Lewber calls yours the trickiest sign to decipher. “If you're an Aquarius rising, Venus [or] sun, you're probably picking something for some random reason that nobody understands,” she says with a laugh. “Maybe it was your best friend’s scent growing up, and it reminds you of them. Aquarius is all about the collective and groups of people, so they could also pick a scent that feels really welcoming and warm; something that says, ‘I come in peace.’”
Perfumes for Aquarius:
Maison Margiela Replica When the Rain Stops Eau de Toilette, $85.00 Shop Now
“For Aquarius, they probably would give off a scent that feels a little like a cloud, very daydreamy,” says Lewber. Why not then reach for a perfume that mimics the cooling scent of damp earth and a storm that just broke, with a whisper of rose petals and zesty bergamot?
Binaurale Matchbox Romance Eau de Parfum, $185.00 Shop Now
Matchbox Romance plays velvety rose and carnation against the strike of a match. Its flickering, flame-like quality comes from a base of frankincense, vetiver, and tobacco leaf. “Eccentric and imaginative, it’s as unconventional as the Aquarius personality itself,” says Watteau.
Future Society Invisible Woods Eau de Parfum, $98.00 Shop Now
Slices of tart grapefruit and candied ginger float above the branches of a eucalyptus tree in this sheer, woody fragrance. Every scent in the Future Society line is inspired by the DNA of an extinct flower, which will stoke the interest of knowledge-seeking Aquas.
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Pisces
“Pisces, we're going all in on the vacation vibes,” says Lewber. “Pisces is all about escapism. They love a good retreat.” With that, she recommends sunny, tropical-smelling fragrances that channel the vibes of a remote island vacay or soft, dreamy scents that reflect your sign’s rich inner world.
Perfumes for Pisces:
The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun Eau de Parfum, $94.00 Shop Now
One spray of this mouthwatering blend of coconut water, frangipani, fresh citrus, and vanilla will transport you to an island of pink-sand beaches and towering palm trees. Tuck the travel size in your purse to carry the blissed-out vibes everywhere.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Delicia Hair & Body Perfume Mist, $38.00 Shop Now
This mist wraps its wearer in an ethereal haze of sugared violets, sandalwood, and vanilla orchid. Spray some in your hair for a halo-like aura that aligns with your sign’s dreamy, head-in-the-clouds attributes.
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Eau de Parfum, $145.00 Shop Now
Flowerbomb Tiger Lily is a sun-soaked fragrance with ripe mango, fresh coconut water, and its namesake flower. It’s the type of scent a beautiful, mysterious solo traveler would pack with her to bring on an island vacation.
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