There are fragrances for all seasons. Honeysuckle tends to be a fragrance we turn to as the weather warms in the spring and gets hotter as we move towards summer.
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Honeysuckle’s tiny white flowers recall long walks on the beach, strolls after dusk, and relaxing outside in the warm spring air.
If honeysuckle is the scent for you, get ready to learn all about it. Plus, discover ten of the best honeysuckle perfumes out there.
Best Honeysuckle Perfumes
With their light floral scent, honeysuckle perfumes are becoming more and more popular. You will find honeysuckle as either the main note or supporting note in a range of fragrances. Honeysuckle adds a fresh, clean scent to perfume notes, making it perfect for long, hot, summer days.
In this section, we’ve listed our top 10 fragrances that incorporate delicate honeysuckle perfume along with other light and sweet scents.
Demeter Honeysuckle Cologne by Demeter
Demeter Honeysuckle was released in 1998. It’s a beautiful floral fragrance for women that we absolutely adore. The perfumer behind this creation was New York’s very own Christopher Brosius, and his honeysuckle perfume stays true to the scent of the flower rather than smelling lab-created. It is not softened or layered with other notes. Its main accords are white and yellow floral.
The cologne’s scent is fresh, with an intense opening, which may be displeasing to those who prefer a lighter honeysuckle note. The fragrance does not have much longevity, despite its strong approach, so this is another selection you’ll need to reapply.
Wild Honeysuckle EDT by Bath and Body Works
A flirty fragrance for women, Bath and Body Works Wild Honeysuckle, is a light, floaty scent with just a hint of honeysuckle. There is no suggestion that this is a synthetic honeysuckle perfume, as there’s no bite’ that you’d expect with lab-created nectar.
The mist is perfect for those who enjoy a soft floral spritz. The fruity notes are subtle, and the smell is more floral than sweet. It is not a very concentrated scent, so you can use this blend more sparingly. This may not be the truest and strongest honeysuckle scent, but it’s pleasant and easy to wear (even if you need to dab extra on throughout the day).
Honeysuckle & Davana for Women by Jo Malone
Launched in 2018, this is another fun floral option for women. The perfumer behind the scent was Anne Flipo. It is warm, subtly sweet, and contains a tiny hint of spice. This blend may be the most potent Jo Malone fragrance in terms of projection, despite the flower’s typically gentle approach.
For us, the honeysuckle perfume recalls images of sunshine in the spring. It has a bright and energetic vibe that mixes middle notes of honeysuckle and rose. Appropriate for a picnic in the countryside or a walk in the fields, the scent is as sweet and golden as a summer’s day.
Burberry London (New) EDP by Burberry
Burberry launched this delight in 2006, and the noses behind it were Dominique Ropion and Jean-Marc Chaillan. The fragrance opens with delicate top notes of lemon and ginger that slowly fade into our beloved middle notes of Peony and Rose.
This honeysuckle perfume is sophisticated and classy as it falls into its base notes of amber and musk, rendering the style and grace of a powerful woman.
Modern Muse EDP by Estee Lauder
Launched in 2013, Modern Muse is a woody floral musk with energetic notes of mandarin orange, jasmine, and honeysuckle. The perfumer behind this scent was the brilliant Harry Fremont, who crafted an exquisite blend of white flowers bolstered by honeysuckle.
With an elegant and modern scent that we absolutely adore, Modern Muse is subtler than other Estee Lauder flowery perfumes, so it’s perfect for any event or occasion. The clean aromas blend beautifully to create a memorable yet dreamy honeysuckle perfume.
Clean Reserve Sueded Oud
Released in 2016, Clean Reserve Sueded Oud is a floral musky scent enjoyed by both men and women. The honeysuckle perfume has an androgynous twist, as it balances light fragrances and musky base notes, making this perfect for either gender. This perfume is long-lasting and only requires a few sprays to get you through the day.
It is both sophisticated and sultry, and we’ve found that it matches perfectly with hot and humid weather. Our advice? Make this your new summer sensation.
Olene EDT by Diptyque Paris
Olene was launched in 1998 by the notorious brand Diptyque Paris. Serge Kalouguine was the master creator behind this fragrance. It is a blend of jasmine and honeysuckle, with the jasmine outweighing the honeysuckle, yet it isn’t too thick or heavy. The aroma has a refreshing and clean aroma that pleases the senses. This fresh honeysuckle perfume starts strong but mellows as the hints of wisteria and summer flowers fade away.
Mediterranean Honeysuckle EDP by Aerin Lauder
Mediterranean Honeysuckle by Aerin Lauder was released in 2013. The fruity-floral fragrance recalls warm weather, summer dresses, tank tops, and long summer days where the sun fails to set. It opens with a strong honeysuckle perfume that wanes like the days over time. The smell is fresh and light like a spring breeze. One can imagine sitting poolside below a bright sunny sky imagining shapes in the clouds while wearing it.
The breezy warm floral scent has a hint of citrus and musk, appropriate and approachable for the warm months of spring and summer.
Fresh ‘Honeysuckle’ EDP
Fresh Honeysuckle Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. It is a delectable floral fragrance that’s a sweeter take on honeysuckle, reminding us of our youth. This sugary honeysuckle perfume is light and happy, true to the honeysuckle flower, and will have you daydreaming of walking outside with the smell of honeysuckle bushes wafting through the air.
The fragrance has good longevity, lasting four to five hours. While the aroma is strong for the first couple of hours, it slowly fades as the base notes fall away.
Green Tea Honeysuckle EDT by Elizabeth Arden
Launched in 2013, Green Tea Honeysuckle is a green floral fragrance for women. The perfumer behind this scent was Rodrigo Flores-Roux. A sweet floral scent mixes with energizing green tea in this fragrance. The two notes offer a well-balanced eau de toilette that’s perfect for every occasion.
The honeysuckle adds sweetness, but the fragrance is not overpowering. The honeysuckle is very subtle, almost as if it’s holding a secret. One drawback is that this perfume isn’t as long-lasting as others, so be prepared to reapply it throughout the day to revitalize your aura.
What Does Honeysuckle Smell Like?
Worldwide, there are about 180 species of honeysuckle. These small white fragrant flowers adorn hardy and bountiful bushes. Their scent is thick and intense, but at the same time, it’s fruity and warm with hints of honey and ripe citrus. You will often find the dried flowers gracing potpourri blends.
The most fragrant honeysuckle species include the Japanese honeysuckle, the Wild English honeysuckle, and the Lonicera Fragrantissima.
If you live in an area where honeysuckle grows, you may reminisce about childhood days spent sucking the sugary sweet juice from the flower’s base as children.
However, the plant produces a surprisingly low amount of honeysuckle essential oil. Instead of the real thing, perfumers often use a synthetic blend to recreate the nostalgic scent of honeysuckle nectar.
Perfume oils in honeysuckle varieties are another option, but they can be expensive due to the labor that’s involved in blending them.
Are Jasmine and Honeysuckle the Same?
While plants in the honeysuckle genus and the jasmine genus have a lot in common, they are not related. Both plants grow on vines and produce pleasant scents. So, people sometimes mistakenly believe they are the same.
In reality, the scientific classifications of plants are different. Jasmine belongs to the Oleaceae family, which is part of the olive family. Honeysuckle belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family, which is part of the honeysuckle family.
Final Thoughts
Honeysuckle perfume is one of the best scents available for warmer weather, but the range of scent pairings means you can have your honeysuckle and spicier or sweeter notes, too. Your body chemistry and personal preferences will determine which fragrance best suits you, but we adore all of the above.
No matter which you choose, honeysuckle perfume is a versatile fragrance option. These fresh, light, citrusy notes are an excellent addition to your spring and summer wardrobe.
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Selena Marc is a fragrance enthusiast, freelance writer, and dog mom living in Houston, Texas. When she's not writing about her favorite new perfumes, you can find her enjoying yoga or a morning hike.