7 Designer perfumes perfect for pregnant women sensitive to smells

7 Designer perfumes perfect for if you’re pregnant & sensitive to smells

Kanako Sugawara

19 Jul 2018

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Juliette Has a Gun
Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume (via Sephora), approx. SGD225

Perfect for busy mothers-to-be who don't usually wear perfume, this uniquely named scent is fresh, clean, and hypoallergenic. Fun fact--it is only composed of a single note, called cetalox!
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Jo Malone
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, approx. SGD186

Being pregnant, especially in the last trimester, means having to stay inside--a lot. Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne’s fresh mineral scents can not only help you stay refreshed inside the confines of your house, but also help you transport yourself to some of your happiest memories on the beach. Crisp, fresh, and a tad bit woody, this cologne is perfect for those bored-at-home days!
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Clarins
Serenity Eau Ressourçante, approx. SGD93

True to its name, Clarin’s Serenity can bring you to your most serene and relaxed state. Using pure plant extracts and essential oils of basil, iris, cedarwood, and sarsparilla, this scent brings about a feeling of total relaxation to the user. This perfume also has a non-photosensitizing formula is safe enough to wear in the sun, so it’s perfect for mommies-to-be who want to be extra careful with what they put on their body.
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Chanel
Chance Eu Tendre Eu De Toilette Spray, approx. SGD 85

This scent, which combines Grapefruit-Quince notes with Jasmine Absolute, is perfect for young mothers-to-be who want to still smell chic yet not be overpowered by perfume scents! Fruity and floral, this 2018 hit scent is a must-have for all you yummy mummies.
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Origins
Origins Ginger Essence Sensuous Skin Scent 100ML, approx. SGD 84

Ginger is also an ingredient that has been proven to combat nausea, and Origins is using it to its advantage with their Ginger Essence Sensuous Skin Scent. This scent combines spicy ginger with refreshing bergamot, lemon and lime to create the perfect balance between warm and cool, energy and calm. It also includes clove buds and coriander scents to provide a credible antidote to the side effects of early pregnancy.
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Bvlgari
Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc By Bvlgari, approx. SGD222
Using Himalayan Tea as the main ingredient, Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc by Bvlgari is a delicate and relaxing scent for the frazzled working-slash-expecting woman. This scent also includes notes of orange blossom and jasmine, both which are proved to alleviate nausea and induce deep relaxation.
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Stella McCartney
Stella Au de Parfum 100ML, approx. SGD 131

A feminine, rose-scented debut scent from Stella McCartney, Stella by Stella McCartney is the go-to scent for all expecting ladies. The top notes also include a fresh mandarin essence, which can help alleviate nausea and help with grogginess and sleepiness after a fitful night of sleep.
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Jo Malone
Jo Loves Pomelo Fragrance 100ML, approx. SGD 157
We can’t emphasize how good citrus-y smells are for in feeling refreshed and energized, and so its no surprise that Jo Malone’s Jo Loves Pomelo Fragrance is loved by many a pregnant woman! A crisp grapefruit scent reminiscent of summer holidays and white sand beaches, this scent is definitely a keeper.

Check out our picks for the best-smelling and safest scents for expecting women!

One of the biggest woes of pregnancy is probably developing a sense of smell that rivals that of a sniff dog.

If certain foods and everyday smells you encounter already make you feel so bad, then it’s no question that you should be even more discerning with the scents on you put on yourself – i.e. especially your perfumes and mists. As an expecting woman, you might find that you’re more sensitive than ever to perfumes and find that some scents leave you nauseated, light-headed, agitated, or more prone to headaches.

In fact, it is recommended that expecting women stay in a scent-free environment until they can figure out which scents only aggravate their morning sickness and which scents work just fine.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to swear off perfumes just because you are pregnant! In fact, some scents, like peppermint, ginger, and citrus can not only help you keep smelling good, but can even fight pregnancy symptoms like nausea and exhaustion. Other scents like jasmine and chamomile can also leave you calmer and more relaxed than when you were without it.

For fragrances you can actually enjoy wearing during your trimesters, check out our picks for the best-smelling and safest scents for expecting women!

Kanako Sugawara

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