What better time to look for the best perfumes for teens than during back-to-school season? Back-to-school is all about a fresh start. It’s a blank slate, a new page in a notebook, a chance to reinvent or refresh yourself. And, yes, one of the easiest ways to reinvent yourself is with a new back-to-school perfume!

Maybe you’re looking for one scent to define the entire school year and become your signature fragrance. Maybe you want to expand your perfume collection with a few new bottles for school days, date nights, and weekend hangs with your friends. If you’re heading to college, you might feel like your go-to high school scent just doesn’t fit you anymore. Totally normal! Fragrance is one of the easiest ways to change up your vibe from year to year or even day to day; think of how cozy you feel when you wear a warm vanilla scent, or how a fresh, green, or citrus perfume wakes you up in the morning.

Scrolling through #PerfumeTok can be really overwhelming, as there are so many scents to choose from. Do you want a body mist? A perfume oil? What’s the difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette? There’s a lot to learn, but finding a signature scent or building a collection should be fun, not stressful. Head to the mall and spend some time smelling different things, noting what you love and what you really don’t like. Ask your friends, siblings, or parents if you can steal a spritz of their fragrance. Perfume smells different on everyone, so what smells amazing on your BFF might not work for you, and vice versa!

From splurge-worthy designer scents to classic favorites to budget-friendly oils with a cool “IYKYK” factor, we’ve rounded up the best perfumes for teens that are ideal for back-to-school season! Happy smelling!

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