Sometimes you just want a scent that'll transport you to another place or dimension. Even if you're still sitting in your living room. Think perfume that evokes the misty beaches of Santa Barbara or a flickering candle that'll send you to Joshua Tree National Park. Or how about an aroma that takes you all the way to Japan?
From home fragrances to body sprays to fancy EDPs, here are the best destination-inspired scents.
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This warm and earthy fragrance is inspired by Yellowstone, one of America's most iconic national parks. It leads with strong and woody spices that are tempered by cool, fresh notes of sagebrush and blue lupine. Swirling notes of pine smoke and patchouli offer even more depth.
For the perfect summer floral with a bit of zing, spritz on this perfume. Inspired by scenic road trips along the Santa Barbara coast, it perfectly blends juicy grapefruit, sweet jasmine and silky vetiver. It's giving "riding in a convertible with the wind in your hair."
After visiting the cool and misty beaches of Santa Barbara, head on over to Hawaii. Inspired by surf culture and the lush landscape of Maui, this pick features hints of bamboo, ginger, star anise and tropical flowers. All mingle together to evoke that iconic, laid-back island vibe.
Joshua Tree has become famous not just for its otherworldly trees and boulders, but for its quirky homes and rich culture. This candle captures its spirit beautifully with top notes of bergamot and desert agave and an inviting center of tuberose and cactus blossom. An accord of desert sands, warm amber, patchouli and incense ground the aroma.
