Hit series Bridgerton returned to Netflix earlier this year for its glorious fourth season, bringing with it spectacular costumes, a dazzling ensemble cast and drama aplenty. Set in a stylised version of early 19th-century Regency London, the period romance became an instant hit when it premiered in 2020 on Netflix, having been inspired by the bestselling novels by Julia Quinn of the same name.
Fans of the show – affectionately known as ‘the Ton’ – have spent the past five years taking glamorous cues from it, and weaving them into their modern lives. In fashion, that’s meant empire-waist silhouettes, short puffed sleeves and square necklines; in beauty, it's meant bold, colourful eyeshadow paired with luminous, glassy skin. The only thing that hasn’t been replicated is how the characters might smell… until now.
Inspired by the world of Bridgerton, a fragrance collection has launched at The Perfume Shop. The line comprises three eau de parfums, each developed to reflect different facets of the series’ Regency-era setting.
Ahead, we explore the decadent new scents in detail, breaking down their notes, what Bridgerton fans are saying and where you should wear them…
Scent 1: Dearest Tempting Peach
The scent
- Top notes: Mandarin
- Heart notes: Peach
- Base notes: Mango accord
Where to wear it
- Rooftop bars
- Garden parties
- Weddings
Tempting Peach is the ambery floral of the Bridgerton perfume trio, composed in a refined chypre-fruity style. It opens with peach, mango and mandarin – a fusion that’s bright in scent but still precise – before settling into a soft amber base. The result is balanced and polished: luminous fruit tempered by warmth.
A review of the fragrance described it as “intoxicating”, saying: “It is a fruity yet clean scent. I wear it out and I get compliments. It's fruity and fresh, but clean…not too fruity and it's not too clean.”
Scent 2: Dearest Rebel Vanilla
The scent
- Top notes: Jasmin accord
- Heart notes: Rose accord
- Base notes: Vanilla accord
Where to wear it
- Date nights
- Cocktail parties
- Outdoor music events
This scent is confidence in a bottle. Its sultry ambery-floral formula unfolds with velvety rose, gardenia and jasmine, which reviews tout as rich yet controlled. It then eases into a smooth base of gourmand vanilla, working hard to earn its rebellious name.
One perfume buff on Reddit shared their experience with the scent: “It smells so lovely, but not in a ‘make you sick’ vanilla way. It’s been six hours since I sprayed it and I can still smell it on me.”
Scent 3: Dearest Graceful Hydrangea
The scent
- Top notes: Blackcurrant accord
- Heart notes: Hydrangea accord
- Base notes: Cedarwood
Where to wear it
- Days in the city
- Professional events
- Weekend getaways
The third scent in the Bridgerton perfume range is a floral-woody composition with quiet depth. It opens with a light impression, before blackcurrant adds subtle brightness and cedarwood introduces structure. A touch of praline softens it, lending warmth without excess.
Reviewed as “ideal for spring and summer”, one buyer said: “This perfume has a lovely and feminine scent. It lasts beautifully on the skin and dries down easily. It is perfect for a romantic date night or for someone who wants to smell beautiful and feminine.”
