Buying a scent for your baby may not be up there on your essential to-buy list along with nappies, wet wipes and bubble bath. But, it’s definitely not to be sniffed at. Just like fashion designers who produce perfume lines as a extension of its brand – children’s fashion lines want in on the act too. And, why not?
Fragrance for kids – both boys and girls – is big business in Europe especially in France where scenting ones baby and child is seen as part of its daily beauty regime – and aren’t we always looking for ways to add that certain Joie de Vivrespirit into our everyday? An important thing to remember is that most baby fragrances and perfumes tend to be made up of water – meaning you’re not exposing delicate skin to alcohol or other nasties.
And, until the age of 3 they really are only designed to be spritzed or dabbed onto their clothing. Meaning babies smell, well a little more like clean babies – and isn’t that just a little more desirable than most baby smells? Plus, these lighter scents are perfect for you to wear too.
An important thing to remember is that most baby fragrances and perfumes tend to be made up of water - meaning you're not exposing delicate skin to alcohol or other nasties.
Especially if you’re a mum-to-be who has gone off perfumes due to those inevitable hormonal changes, a new mum who wants to feel a little fresher when shower time is almost non-existent or, even as a softer alternative to your usual scent which can help to create that ‘safe smell of mum’ to comfort baby at nap time (try dabbing onto your scarf or on a muslin) means these colognes and eau-de-toilettes do double-duty. So, why not awaken your little ones olfactory senses with a few of our favourites?
25 Beautiful fragrances
suitable for Babies and children
Bonpoint Eau de Toilette from £50 for 50ml
This eau-de-toilette kids fragrance is an alcohol-free version of its classic, signature Bonpoint scent with essence of neroli and orange blossom water. Safe for children from 6 year+ and for sensitive skin.
Tartine Et Chocolat Ptisenbon Eau de Toilette £34.95 for 100ml
The perfect introduction to fragrance for little ones – this gentle mist has delicate notes of jasmine, honeysuckle and white cedar. This alcohol-free, fresh scent is suitable from newborn and beyond.
Petit Guerlain Eau de Toilette £94 for 100ml
Encased in mythical bee bottle – the emblem of the House of Guerlain since 1853 – this enchanting scent of mimosa, orange blossom mixes with pistachio and acacia honey for a sweet innocent aroma for children.
Burberry Baby Touch Alcohol Free Eau de Toilette from £16.99 for 100ml
A gentle floral fragrance of mixed blooms – ideal for mum and baby – to remind you of the warmth, comfort and innocence of a baby’s world. With delicate top notes of rhubarb, orange zest and spearmint mixed with warm base notes of lily of the valley, jasmine and sweet vanilla. Baby Touch is so delicate it’s ideal for spritzing on younger skin, clothing or bedding.
Creed Pour Enfants Eau Fraiche £130 for 100ml
This light alcohol-free scent captures the playful innocence of childhood with delicious notes of apple, plum and grapefruit – think of a carefree child running through a flowering fruit orchard on a warm spring morning.
Klorane Bébé Peit Brin Scented Water for Babies £11.99 50ml
This 97% of natural origin alcohol-free water is specially formulated for the babies and infants. Gently scented with fresh, fruity notes and the heart of Marigold (Calendula officinalis) white flowers to offer a sense of wellbeing, relaxation and tranquility for babies.
Organii Fresh Scented Water £8.95 for 125ml
This organic scented water keeps babies and children feeling and smelling fresh with no nasties. With extracts of mallow to soothe skin, organic calendula to calm, organic marsh mallow reduce skin irritations and cornflower to reduce redness – this skin-friendly formula can be used from birth.
Mustela Musti Eau de Soin Delicate Fragrance £14.95 for 50ml
Alcohol-free and hypoallergenic this signature fragrance from Mustela delicate enough for babies and can be used daily to delicately fragrance hair, body and clothes. Made from cornflower with an aromatic mix of subtle citrus lime teamed with tender notes of lilac, rose, amber, chamomile and honey.
Minois Fresh Scented Water £18 for 250ml
A refreshing, soothing and softening light perfumed water for hair and body that is enriched with organic orange blossom. Safe from newborn, you can spritz liberally on the skin and hair for a constant fresh floral aroma.
Bvlgari Petits et Mamans Eau de Toilette from £38 for 100ml
For mums and babies this ‘powdery’, playful scent offers up fresh base notes of iris, peach and vanilla, floral middle notes of sunflower, rose and chamomile finishing with woody top notes of Brazilian rosewood, tangerine and bergamot.
Enfrance Paris Eau de Toilette £41 for 50ml
A beautifully packaged perfume that has been envisioned to please both children and their parents. With a subtle bouquet of Italian bergamot, lively citrus and neroli with white musk and musk mallow to finish this scent off this is chic Childs first scent.
Nenuco Agua de Colonia £9.99 for 200ml
Infamous in Spain and fully approved by the Spanish Institute of Paediatricians this clean lemony cologne is a light, natural and refreshing ‘splash on scent’ for mother and baby. This concentrated version lasts longer than the classic spray cologne and bath products.
Zara Mini Special Delivery Eau de Cologne £6.99 for 100ml
A fresh scented cologne with a soft mix flight florals and citrus notes leaving a lingering, yet subtle aroma for both boys and girls.
Baby Tous Eau de Cologne from £30 for 100ml
Presented in a bear shaped bottle – that recalls the brand signature bear charm – this alcohol-free fruity scent with top notes of mandarin, neroli and bergamot; middle notes of orange blossom, apple, pear and rose and base notes of musk, petit grain and cedar to offer a unisex light splash for children.
Ambrette 9 Eau de perfume natural spray £189 for 100ml
This precious musky scent is based mainly on the Ambrette grain – the only musky scent made by nature itself and almost impossible to find – which is softened with citrus and fruits notes. Perfect for mother and baby this luxe spray is warm and comforting.
Chicco Baby Moments Eau de Cologne from £11 for 100ml
A sweet and delicate scent that can be used from day one on babies delicate skin to lightly scent and refresh and envelop you both into a soft perfumed hug..
Gabriel et Valentin Eau de Toilette 93 euro for 100ml
A gentle EDT spray perfume that is at once pure and fresh, and warm and soft – like the innocent kiss on the top of you child’s head. With a sparkling citrus childhood freshness of bergamot, grapefruit and petit grain lightened with orange blossom, jasmine and the water rosehip. The almond, vanilla and white musk base notes ensure it’s not to sweet – so, it can be worn by both boys and girls.
Jacadi Le Bébé Scented Water £49 for 100ml
The house of Jacadi has created a whole wardrobe of scents for children. From scented waters for babies and toddlers, separate eau de toilettes for 3-7 years old boys and girls to a sparkling, more vivid ETD for girls over 7. This baby scented water is the perfect first fragrance with a bright combination of bergamot, freesia, orange blossom, jasmine and musk.
Minois Eau De Toilette £36 for 50ml
A more concentrated version of the classic Minois scented water (see above) from the chic French beauty brand. With orange blossom, jasmin, mandarin and honeysuckle this EDT is recommend for children aged 3 years and over.
Alvarez Gomez Eau de Cologne for Children from £11 for 175ml
With lemon blossom, lavender and mint this child friendly splash is a subtle take on the classic Spanish Agua de Colonia – but still offers that clean, uplifting feeling. (Not recommended for children under 5).
Nanos Eau de Cologne from £17 for 100ml
A beautiful mix of Mediterranean essences with peach, rose and orange blossom the low-alcohol content means its suitable for toddlers and older children.
Bonton Scented Cologne from £41 for 50ml
The classic Bonton perfume with a fresh new twist for younger skins. The fragrance is 100% natural with lemon and orange blossom undertones and petitgrain notes leaving a fresh, long-lasting aroma.
Suavinex Baby Cologne £14.50 for 100ml
The ideal light scent to refresh babies delicate skin at any time of the day with a subtle mix of citrus fruit, white flowers and musk – the subtle scent is ideal for spraying onto clothes too.
Linea Bimbi Aqua Luigia Organic Baby Eau de Toilette Spray £10.50 for 100ml
A 98% natural cologne has organic distilled chamomile water that refreshes and calms delicate skin compounded with essense of bitter orange leaves, geranium, lavender flowers, petitgrain and clary sage.
La Langerie L’Odeur Alcohol Free Eau de toilette £61 for 100ml
Founded by Gabrielle Betito, La Langerie is a Paris-based brand that offers this absolutely addictive scent that leaves a soft and comforting trail on babies, mummies and daddies skins. With a gentle and delicate melange of Verbena, White Musk and Orange Blossom you will be hooked.
