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Ever since Margot Robbie revealed that she wore a Barbie perfume on set and that Greta Gerwig commented on how she “smelt like Barbie” every morning, it got us thinking. What would Barbie smell like? Whatever the answer, we want in. Obviously, everyone else does too, with people guessing things like “something sweet and feminine” or “a typical sugary tween scent” in response to Margot’s revelation. In fact, people are so into this iconic doll’s supposed smell that, according to Google Trends, searches for Barbie perfume have been up by a whopping +550% in the last week.
From pretty pink bottles to fruity florals and sweet, sumptuous scents, we’ve cherry-picked the best fragrances we think Barbie would wear. So, if you’re looking for the ultimate Barbie perfume, we’ve got you covered. Your inner five-year-old can thank us later.
ZARA
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have seen Zara’s new Barbie scent splashed all over TikTok. Perfume reviewers are going nuts over the launch, comparing it to Kilian’s iconic (and much pricier) Love, Don’t Be Shy. Which also happens to be Rihanna’s go-to, FYI. Featuring top notes of orange and neroli, a heart of powdered rose and orange blossom petals and a base of vanilla and tonka, it’s subtly sweet with a hint of bubblegum – just what we’d expect from a Barbie perfume. The only problem? It’s not available in the UAE, so be sure to stock up if you’re heading to Europe this summer.
KAYALI
After 25 rounds of formula modifications, Mona Kattan found the perfect combination of sweetness and spiciness and created her Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper scent. Inside each perfectly pink bottle, you’ll find notes of pink pepper and saffron with Bulgarian rose, lily flower, sparkling bergamot, and deep amber and sandalwood, which blend beautifully for a flirtatious fragrance we can imagine Barbie spritzing before her date night with Ken.
Victoria’s Secret
If we could only use one word to describe Barbie, it would be bombshell. Which is just one of the reasons why Victoria’s Secret aptly named Bombshell fragrance makes our best Barbie perfumes list. A bright, floral fragrance packed with petals, there’s Tibetan peony, Madagascan vanilla orchid, Italian sunstruck pine and Brazilian passion fruit to bring fruity, woody and creamy elements to each Barbie pink bottle. The perfect summer perfume to spritz in the sun.
Dior
For a more sophisticated Barbie perfume, try Miss Dior Rose ‘N Roses by Dior. A floral fragrance made with rose absolute from Grasse and notes of bergamot, jasmine and musk, there are also zesty hints of bergamot and mandarin for a fresh, fruity hit. The cherry on top? Its gorgeous pink bottle complete with a pretty silver bow Barbie would definitely approve of.
Parfums De Marly
If you want to get in on the Barbie perfume action but a hot pink bottle doesn’t look quite right on your vanity, this pretty pastel offering from Parfums de Marly is for you. A decadent blend of fruits, flowers, vanilla and musk, it’s everything we can imagine Barbie loving, and then some. Inspired by an oriental garden in bloom, hints of incense mingle with sweet pear, lychee and grapefruit whilst sensual Turkish rose adds a soft, milky facet.
PHLUR
Whilst there’s no denying Barbie is fun and playful, she’s also fiercely feminine, unapologetically strong-willed and “anything but innocent”. Which is exactly how Phlur describes its Not Your Baby scent. Capturing the essence of girl power in each bottle, it’s the perfect balance of spices and florals to make it both playful and provocative – a combination we think Barbie would love as much as we do.
