I Just Discovered Nicole Kidman's Favorite Fragrance Brand—and It's Hot, Hot, Hot

A star-studded scent indeed

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Published May 28, 2025

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If you've ever wondered what Nicole Kidman smells like—I've got you covered. I've become a sort of a whiz at finding out the exact fragrance celebs wear. I've strucked gold when I found out Rihanna's favorite perfume, as well as Taylor Swift's go-to fragrance, so of course I had to know the Babygirl star's signature scent. After extensive research, I discovered she has one brand in constant rotation: Henry Rose.

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For the 2025 Met Gala, the Big Little Lies star shared her go-to fragrance on her Instagram stories. She captioned, "Perfume of the night...Dave" before tagging Michelle Pfeiffer (aka the founder of the fragrance house).

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The eau de parfum in question has a mix of warm and spicy notes. The brand describes it as "seductive yet comforting, bold yet intimate, elegant yet untamed, for a vanilla that is anything but 'vanilla.'" The top features tangerine heat, neroli and pink pepper, while the middle notes have hints of lavandin, orange flower and almond blossom—plus, the bottom notes features vanilla bean chantilly, cocoa shell and tonka bean.

Whether you prefer the 0.27 oz/8 ml travel spray or the 1.7 oz/50 ml size, it comes in a clear, minimalistic bottle that's worthy of being displayed on your vanity. A quick look through reviews, and many shoppers say it's "sweet yet sexy," "pleasing" and overall a "signature scent for special occasions."

One reviewer said it best: "The scent is absolutely amazing, distinct and really settles onto your skin nicely. It lasts all day, which is exactly what you want when purchasing a perfume. I have received many compliments while wearing it and have overheard strangers walking behind me ask 'Mmm who smells so good?' Highly recommend."

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And this isn't the only scent she likes from the brand. In a 2019 PEOPLE interview, she spilled two other favorites, "I have fallen in love with all of Michelle Pfeiffer's Henry Rose fragrances. My favorites are Torn and Last Light."

I currently have Torn in my collection, which has notes of vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It has spicy floral notes that's rich, sexy and overall a must fragrance for a night out. I can see why Kidman has this one in her rotation.

You may not be able to live like an A-lister, but at least you can smell like one.

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Chelsea Candelario

Beauty and Cultures Editor

Writes trend stories, product reviews and how-tos across beauty, cultures, fashion and entertainment
Over 5 years of experience as a Beauty Editor
Studied journalism with a minor in creative writing at SUNY New Paltz

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