All Of The Rumored Perfumes Taylor Swift Loves

Ever since David Letterman told Taylor Swift that she smells like "expensive wood," we've been intrigued by her perfume preferences. Expensive wood? Sounds alluring. The evocation of a rich, woodsy forest is certainly on brand for some of her more moody albums, like "folklore" and "evermore." So even in terms of musical taste, the fragrance works harmoniously with Swift's larger aesthetic.

While Swift hasn't spoken about her particular scent choices, astute fans and even Letterman himself have given helpful clues as to what perfumes the star favors. Additionally, Swift created her own perfumes over the years, giving us a pretty accurate indication of what she likes. Starting in 2011, Swift teamed up with Elizabeth Arden to create five different fragrances, including Taylor, Wonderstruck, and Incredible Things. While the products are discontinued, Swift's use of rich, woodsy scents, particularly in Incredible Things, adds further clues as to the types of notes she goes for. So based on research from fans, information from people who've met her, and Swift's own choices in making perfumes, we've compiled a comprehensive list of Swift's alleged favorites. 

Tom Ford's Santal Blush perfume is, by all accounts, the most likely fragrance worn by Taylor Swift. In fact, in Swift's Netflix documentary "Miss Americana," there's a bottle on her table backstage. On Ford's website, Santal Blush is described as a textured scent with strong notes of sandalwood and exotic spices, made from "luxe ylang-ylang, warm cinnamon, and sumptuous woods." The sumptuous fragrance is modern yet seductive. It's no cheap thrill, though. A small bottle is $195, so you want to be mindful of practicing good perfume habits to make that expensive scent stick around. 

Reviews on Sephora's website for Santal Blush refer to Swift. "T. Swift's parfum...great scent for guys or girls," one reviewer began. "Very woodsy. Smells rich and classy. Wear on neck." Other reviewers loved the combination of forest smells with feminine power. "SUCH a sophisticated sexy feminine scent," another person began. "I cannot rave more about this. It's like the sexier woodier older sister of Hermes Twilly but a 1000 times better. A must try for anyone into musky woody skin-like scents." Other fans of the fragrance noted how creamy and velvety Santal Blush was, so it certainly sounds like a perfect companion with something as moody as "The Tortured Poets Department." That album has inspired several manicure ideas, so why not a companion scent as well? 

Another alleged favorite of Taylor Swift's is Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum. It balances the woodsy and the floral, by bringing together vanilla, jasmine, and orange blossom. The vanilla and patchouli give the perfume a rich depth, while cattleya, jasmine, and rose lift the scent, creating a harmonious balance of seduction and fertility. We know that Swift likes this fragrance thanks to comments on Reddit's r/TaylorSwift. Fans who've been to secret sessions — private listening parties with Swift — claim that Flowerbomb is one of Swift's go-to scents. 

People love this fragrance, judging from the extensive and ecstatic reviews on Sephora's website. "Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is like stepping into a vibrant garden of sweet florals," a happy customer began. "It's a burst of jasmine, rose, and orchid, wrapped in a cozy blanket of vanilla and patchouli. It's long-lasting and just a spritz can make you feel like you're wearing a bouquet. Perfect for when you want to make a statement without saying a word!" That sounds pretty promising! Others noted that the fragrance is floral and sexy, with a rich depth to it. We can see why Swifties associate it with the songwriter. 

According to Reddit's most hardcore Swifties on r/TaylorSwift, Givenchy's Hot Couture is another Taylor Swift favorite. The perfume is enigmatic, combining spicy notes with woodsy tones, which are a must-have in Swift's fragrances. If we've learned anything about the star, it's that she loves a scent with rich, warm, wood qualities. Hot Couture offers unexpected brightness too, delivering a fresh burst of fragrance, thanks to the top notes of raspberry and heart notes of jasmine. 

People are diehard fans of Givenchy's iconic fragrance, almost mirroring the level of fandom that Swift experiences from fans! Kidding ... nothing will ever compare to the sheer energy produced by the Swifties. But Hot Couture is really loved. "Hot couture is my favorite perfume and always will be. It smells fantastic!" one reviewer wrote on Givenchy's website. "I have loved this perfume for over 15 years – it's my signature scent. It's so sexy and flirty!" another added. "I get so many compliments when I wear this and have been wearing it for years," someone else wrote. When people love a Givenchy fragrance, they really love it. 

Because of Taylor Swift's love of Tom Ford's Santal Blush, Swifties on Reddit are convinced that she also loves Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille. Again, it has all of the defining features that make a fragrance irresistible to Swift. It's woodsy, earthy, warm, and rich. Its key notes are tobacco leaf, vanilla, and ginger, making it both seductive and spicy. It even has sweet wood sap, so we know that the forest lure of these richer perfumes is real. 

Fans of the fragrance note that Tobacco Vanille is not a summer scent, because of how intense it is. "[T]he fragrance is very complex," one fan began, adding, "It's not a summer fragrance it should be worn in the late fall and in the winter." Another fan of this scent wrote on Sephora's website: "I adore this fragrance. It smells like Christmas in the best possible way. Strangely nostalgic. Best for colder weather since the scent is rich, heady and spicy." So if you're going to follow Swift's lead for perfume inspiration, this is your cold-weather friend!