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Valentine's Day: Matching Lingerie with Fragrance

Picking a perfume is as intimate as selecting lingerie—both rely on instinct and personal taste.

Valentine's Day: Matching Lingerie with Fragrance

Choosing a perfume parallels picking out lingerie: each is an intimate choice guided by intuition. Whether you see yourself as a shy bloom or a fiery seductress, we think your fragrance and undergarments should match the atmosphere you want to create.

Here, we've matched our top romantic scents with corresponding lingerie pieces—negligees, bralettes, and panties—for a deeply alluring take on seduction.

Noemi strappy bralette and ruffle panties from For Love & Lemons, paired with Giorgio Armani Si eau de parfum

This set from For Love & Lemons—a strappy bralette and matching ruffle panties—along with Giorgio Armani's modern Si fragrance, all embody femininity, allure, and strength. Delicate floral motifs are placed precisely on the lingerie, while the perfume opens with floral notes that soften into an airy, petal-like finish. The ballet-pink mesh accented with black details creates a stripped-down yet intensely seductive silhouette, mirrored in the elegant bottle design.

Natori's burnout velvet robe alongside Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady parfum spray

Wearing this Natori velvet robe, with its soft, flowing luxury, makes you feel like a portrait of a refined lady. To match its deep, dark allure, add Frédéric Malle's rose-and-patchouli fragrance—named after Henry James's novel about a woman facing her fate.

Maison Close's Jardin Imperial underwire balconette bra paired with Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne

Jo Malone's musky scent draws inspiration from the earthy notes of windswept cliffs and crashing waves, yet it remains light and far less rugged than its name suggests. Similarly, this Maison Close balconette bra wraps your curves in a delicate lace whisper. Both the cologne and the bra are alluring without being overwhelming, making a subtly seductive impression.

In Bloom satin short pajamas from Jonquil, complemented by Gucci Bloom eau de parfum

The lace-trimmed sweetness of this In Bloom pajama set highlights your softer side and echoes Gucci's aptly named Bloom perfume, which evokes the feeling of a garden walk. The fragrance's key ingredient is Rangoon creeper, a plant from South Asia that lends a powdery undertone to the floral composition.

Honeydew Intimates Lucy bralette and panties gift box, paired with diptyque's Eau Duelle eau de parfum

This daring, strappy set from Honeydew Intimates is designed for femme fatales who captivate their partners with charm and cunning. Pull them in even closer with the deep, indulgent bourbon vanilla of diptyque's Eau Duelle. Neither overly sweet nor heavy, this true vanilla scent is dangerously alluring—much like the woman who wears it.

La Perla's Wisteria underwire balconette bra alongside Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge eau de parfum

Traditional red lingerie gets a hedonistic twist with this La Perla piece, further intensified by Tom Ford's bold jasmine fragrance. The rich, potent scent is powerfully romantic, much like the scarlet details that accentuate your stunning silhouette.

Bluebella's Imogen chemise paired with Maison Margiela's Replica Lipstick On fragrance

Maison Margiela's Lipstick On perfume lives up to its name: it evokes the light, nostalgic scent of makeup that seems to linger around your vanity. What could complement this playful fragrance better than an equally feminine, barely-there chemise from Bluebella? Together, they create a lovely tribute to the getting-ready ritual.

Skarlett Blue's Entice underwire balconette bra, paired with Byredo's Bal d'Afrique eau de parfum

Drawing inspiration from 1920s Paris, this romantic Byredo fragrance opens with bright, sweet citrus notes and evolves into a warm, woody base that feels both refined and uplifting. Skarlett Blue's lace bra captures the same vintage spirit and is equally enchanting.

Source: https://blogs.nordstrom.com/fashion/up-close-and-personal-lingerie-and-perfume-pairings-for-your-valentines-night-in/

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