Collection: Fresh and clean perfumes at the Clarens Parfumerie

Fresh or "clean" perfume is about sensation as much as individual notes: cool air, citrus peel, clean skin, green leaves, water, herbs, tea or freshly washed linen. These fragrances tend to feel effortless and easy to wear, making them particularly good choices for warm weather, daytime and anyone who finds richer perfumes overwhelming.

What makes a perfume smell fresh?

Citrus notes such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit create brightness. Green notes can suggest crushed leaves, grass or stems. Tea and aromatic herbs add a crisp, dry quality, while aquatic accords create the impression of water, sea air or coolness. Clean musk often gives a fresh fragrance its soft, just-showered finish.

Fresh doesn't have to mean simple. Pairing bright notes with woods, musk, florals or subtle amber can give a fresh perfume considerably more depth while retaining its clarity.

Choose a fresh perfume if you enjoy: citrus, green scents, tea, clean musk, aquatic fragrances, subtle everyday perfume or scents that work particularly well in South African heat.

Explore our fresh and clean perfumes, composed and made in Clarens, South Africa.