Clean and soapy fragrances

Clean, soapy fragrances smell like skin fresh from the shower, line-dried cotton or a good bar of soap, usually built with musk and aldehydes; this list gathers the most popular scents that give that feeling. The effect usually comes from white musk, aldehydes, iris, lily of the valley and a touch of citrus. Aldehydes give a bright, sparkling, almost foamy opening, while musk carries the clean feel on the skin for hours.

Clean scents are a safe choice for the office, school, after the gym and hot weather, because they leave a neat, cared-for impression without bothering anyone. To make them last longer, spray over an unscented moisturiser or layer with a body product in the same style. A light spray inside your collar also helps keep things fresh all day. The list features perfumes with a musky accord plus a clear soapy, aldehydic or fresh side, sorted by popularity.