Both the newly-married model and Meghan Markle are smitten with the smell of Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne (from $80), which the former called her “signature scent” in an Instagram video on Friday.
That said, it's not Kate's only signature scent: She is also a fan of Jo Malone London's Orange Blossom Cologne, a warm and bright floral scent that also featured at her wedding — albeit in candle form, scenting the air as she walked down the aisle — and which is far easier to come by.
Floris London was commissioned to create a special royal wedding scent for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, back in 2018. Sadly it wasn't ever made available for the general public to buy, however, it was thought to be inspired by the brand's Beramotto di Positano perfume.
The late Princess of Wales wore Houbiquant's Quelques Fleurs, a sumptuous blend of tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose to marry Prince Charles. In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry also revealed his mother's favorite scent—First by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth wore Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It's been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912.
And we can well believe it: it was recently reported that the heir to the throne prefers Creed above all other fragrances: specifically, a particular cologne of the name 'Green Irish Tweed'. As fragrances go, this one really takes the perfumed biscuit.
Everything You Need To Know About Kate Middleton's Wedding Perfume. Illuminum London was founded in 2011, so the brand was in its infancy when their White Gardenia Petals offering reportedly found favour with the Duchess of Cambridge.
Guerlain Parfumeur Mon Parfum.
Master Perfumer at Guerlain, Thierry Wasser, created Guerlain Parfumeur by drawing direct inspiration from Angelina Jolie, expressing the idea of '…the notes of a woman,' and the embodiment of modern femininity within her choices, emotions and dreams.
What does the perfume Meghan Markle wore when she met Harry smell like? Created by one of the oldest French fragrance houses, Oribe's signature scent Côte d'Azur Eau de Parfum is a cool, refreshing blend of bergamot, Sicilian orange and white butterfly jasmine before drying down to the warmth of sandalwood and vetiver.
Skincare enthusiast Elizabeth Olsen is a fan of subtler fragrances particularly Diptyque's Philosykos, a creamy fig scent.
Audrey Hepburn: Givenchy L'Interdit
Created specially for Audrey Hepburn by Hubert de Givenchy, L'Interdit—which means "forbidden" in French—was created in 1957. Rumors spread that Audrey didn't want Givenchy to release the scent, but it was ultimately made available for wide purchase in the 1960s.
In 2012, Lancôme introduced the world to its newest fragrance La Vie est Belle with muse Julia Roberts at its helm. Needless to say, the pairing was iconic and unmatched — much like the reveal of the brand's latest campaign featuring the full Lancôme ambassador family.
Perhaps serendipitously, bluebell is also a fragrance note favoured by Harry's wife, Meghan Markle.
Meghan Markle's Favorite Skincare Products
The star shared with Beauty Banter during her Suits era she adores this affordable Nivea body lotion: "I use this religiously. It's honestly my favorite lotion on the market, it's so affordable, and makes my skin look and feel amazing.
Everyone's favourite sad anthem queen, Adele has remained loyal to her favourite perfume since her teen years. Her signature scent is Dior's Hypnotic Poison, which leaves a soft amber vanilla fragrance in its wake.
Minnelli said she wears Obsession by Calvin Klein. "That's why I can't keep my hands off her," said the singer-songwriter-pianist Michael Feinstein.
Hailey Bieber perfume: What fragrances does she wear? Hailey Bieber's favorite perfume is Bond No. 9 West Side and she's also a big fan of Ariana Grande's perfumes. Hailey says she likes to switch between fragrances regularly as she often gets bored.
Natalie Portman has been the face of Miss Dior, the French luxury house's signature floral fragrance, since 2011 with the release of Miss Dior Chérie.
A warm, sweet, floral scent. Kate Middleton chose Orange Blossom by perfumer Jo Malone as her favourite fragrance. The Duchess of Cambridge has worn this orange blossom scent for several years now. She also chose this particular aroma for the candles in the reception room at her wedding in April 2011.
Princess Margaret – The Younger sister of the British Queen was also a woman with style. For nearly 20 years she has used two identical flavors – Oscar De La Renta and Volupte.
Grace Kelly commissioned perfume house Creed to create a bespoke scent to wear for her wedding to Monaco's Prince Rainier III in 1956. The result was Fleurissimo – an elegant blend of sparkling bergamot atop the swooningly sophisticated floral heart – which you can still fall in love with today.
Silver birch is a surprisingly tricky scent to find, but brands like Voluspa, Archipelago, Maison Louis Marie, and Jo Malone all make products featuring the smell. Here, shop the best silver birch candles (and one cologne), to make your home smell like Prince Harry's favorite scent.
Victoria Beckham – Vilhelm Parfumerie Room Service EDP
One of Vilhelm Parfumerie's most-loved scents, Room Service is all about Old Hollywood glamour. Combining notes of citrus with musk and sandalwood, spritzing this is like stepping into your own five-star suite in a New York hotel.
The royal's go-to-perfume in question is believed to be Jo Malone's Orange Blossom cologne. She's said to love it so much that she reportedly fragranced her wedding with the scent.