Get good vibes only with these calming fragrances

Let these scents give you a sense of peace

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Fragrances are very personal. Some of us like a sweet scent, while others prefer musky notes. But now that we're in the middle of a pandemic, we can agree that we all want good vibes and apart from scented candles and meditation, why not get it through fragrances?

One way to do so is to opt for calming fragrances. Here are a couple we've rounded up.

Diptyque Eau Capitale EDP, $223

1/8

An elegant rose-patchouli fragrance lightly spiced with peppercorn. Despite having mossy notes, it’s mysterious without being heavy, slightly woody but still feminine. At escentials.com

Aerin Amber Musk EDP, $192-$266

2/8

Like a light cashmere cardi on cool autumn days, this sweet, creamy-smelling blend of coconut water, rose and musk is snug and warming. At Sephora.sg

Jo Malone Waterlily Cologne, $115-$225

3/8

This is the next best thing to having a secret forest retreat. The green bitterness of neroli leads in to the soft, aquatic scent of waterlily and jasmine, while white musk leaves a clean-smelling trail. At Sephora.sg

Chloe Atelier de Fleurs Lavanda, $175-$330

4/8

The delicate lavender fragrance has clean, herbal-spicy tones at the finish that make it modern, not fusty. Available from Takashimaya D.S.

Louis Vuitton Heures d’Absence, $380

5/8

With romantic florals – May rose, jasmine from Grasse and sambac jasmine – and a warm, powdery quality, it makes you feel languid and dreamy. Good for slowish days. At ap.louisvuitton.com

Bjork & Berries Dark Rain EDP, $139

6/8

Citrus, amber and cedarwood produce an earthy-sweet and slightly masculine fragrance. Truly transports you to an autumnal Swedish forest on a rainy day. At escentials.com

Aesop Rozu EDP, $235

7/8

It’s rose, but not as you’d expect. Downplaying the flower’s usual cloying sweetness, this unisex perfume is delicately smoky and woody, thanks to shiso, guaiacwood and a base of patchouli and myrrh. At www.aesop.com/sg

Tiffany & Co. EDP, $118 - $211, Sephoa

8/8

A simple shower can be marvellously head-clearing, and that’s the effect of this fresh, crisp scent. Starting off zesty, it evolves into a finish of powdery iris and soft, musky patchouli. At Sephora.sg

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