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Sometimes, you want to switch things up a little. Maybe you’re ready for a change, starting a new chapter in life or simply just fancy doing something a little differently.

Scent has a lovely way of marking those moments, helping to lift your mood or make an ordinary day feel slightly different. One spritz and suddenly you feel ready to take on the day.

So, if you’re looking for a reset, we’ve rounded up some fragrances to reach for when you’re ready for a fresh start.

When you want a clean slate

Reset and start afresh with fragrances that simply feel like something new.

There’s something so refreshing about a fresh, clean fragrance. It can make you feel like you’ve opened the windows and cleared your head.

Look for fresh, clean and citrusy fragrances that leave you feeling refreshed and ready to begin again.

Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum

Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum

The Nue Co Forest Lungs

The Nue Co Forest Lungs

 When you want a little more energy

Boost your mood and bring a little more energy to your day with fragrances that feel bright, vibrant and full of life.

We love juicy fruits and uplifting florals to add a little pep to your step. They’re playful and full of life.

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple Eau de Parfum

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple Eau de Parfum

Clinique Happy™ Perfume Spray

Clinique Happy™ Perfume Spray

Granado Citrus Brasilis Eau de Parfum

Granado Citrus Brasilis Eau de Parfum

When you’re stepping into a new chapter

These fragrances are confidence personified, with distinct personalities and scents to match.

Sometimes, when you’re ready to step into a new chapter, this calls for something completely different. You might be ready to explore a different side to yourself or you’re pivoting in life – why not start this fresh start with a scent that’s completely different to what you normally use?

Reach for something that feels a little different, whether that’s a bold floral, a rich woody scent or a fragrance that simply makes you feel like yourself.

Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum

Maya Njie Tobak Eau de Parfum

Maya Njie Tobak Eau de Parfum

When you want to slow down and begin again

Sometimes, a fresh start begins with taking a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself. These are the fragrances to reach for when you want something comforting and calming. They work beautifully for slower mornings and quieter evenings, when you simply want to enjoy where you are.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist

Sana Jardin Incense Water Eau de Parfum

How to choose a fragrance for a fresh start

There isn’t one particular scent that’s going to make you feel like you’ve turned a new page. Fragrance is personal, and what matters is finding a scent that makes you feel the way you want to feel.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and maybe try something you wouldn’t normally wear, it could be transformative and you might find a new favourite.

We love trying fragrance discovery kits or perfume samples as they’re great ways to try different scents without committing to a full bottle.

Floral Street Fragrance Discovery Wardrobe

Aurra London Discovery Kit

Aurra London Discovery Kit

7 Virtues Layering Discovery Set

Phlur Discovery Kit

Le Labo Eau de Parfum Discovery Set

There’s no right way to begin again, but a fragrance can be a lovely tool to help you feel a certain way, whether that’s a boost of energy, confidence, calm or something else.

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