What Does Taylor Swift Smell Like? I Did a Deep Dive On Her Staple Scents

Let's start with Tom Ford. After analyzing some lip reading, Swifties found out she was wears Tom Ford Santal Blush at the 2024 VMAs. The perfume in question was also spotted in her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana—and it even dates back to her 2010 interview with David Letterman, where he said she smelled like "expensive wood."

I had a chance to try this perfume, and it gives *luxury* from the start. It has an earthy and woody fragrance, with notes of cinnamon bark oil, ylang-ylang and Australian sandalwood. It's a long-lasting scent and will surely have people asking what you're wearing. As I previously reported, it gives very much folklore and evermore vibes with a hint of Reputation.

If you were a fan of Wonderstruck like me, you'll love Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb. Fans say she has worn this floral scent for years, and I can definitely see why. It has floral/fruity notes of jasmine, orange blossom and patchouli that screams Speak Now. You'll also find hints of rose and vanilla once it settles. One shopper shares, "A sweet, floral scent that feels elegant without being overwhelming. It lasts for hours and I always get compliments when I wear it. Perfect for special occasions."

When Swift used to host Secret Sessions, aka exclusive invitation-only listening parties for her albums, one attendee reported that her home smelled like cinnamon and vanilla. They said it was due to Le Labo candles, which one Redditor predicts Le Labo Another 13 *might* be her go-to. The scent is described as a "addictive dirty potion," with notes of jasmine, moss and musks. Seeing as this theory popped up during the 1989 album, it fits songs like "Clean," "Out of the Woods" and "Wildest Dreams."

While all signs point to Santal Blush, this other Tom Ford fragrance has been linked to the star. It has warm and spicy notes (a combination that Swift continues to gravitate towards) and is described as "modern, opulent and heady impression of confidence and power." The key notes include vanilla, ginger and tobacco leaf. There are also hints of cocoa, dry fruit accords and tonka bean. If I had to categorize this scent, I'd say it definitely falls into her Reputation era.