I Replaced All of My Perfumes With These 6 Fresh, Elevated Scents From a Hypoallergenic Brand

Before I developed sensitive skin and allergies, I never looked too hard at the ingredients in beauty products. But over the last few years, I had to make a change, switching all of my favorite picks to "cleaner" alternatives — aka, products that don’t contain toxic ingredients like parabens and phthalates. One of my current favorite obsessions comes from the fragrance brand Skylar, which has gone viral on TikTok several times for its safe and yummy scents. 

Skylar’s perfumes are hypoallergenic, vegan, and cruelty-free; its founder, Cat Chen, is committed to creating beautiful scents that are safe for sensitive skin after an incident where her infant daughter developed a reaction to her everyday perfume. Each perfume is free of harmful ingredients, including 36 fragrance allergens, skin sensitizers like sulfates, animal byproducts, and more, and rigorously tested against regulatory standards to ensure skin safety.

I first experienced Skylar through its discovery set, which includes five samples of the brand’s popular scents across different fragrance families. Since then, I’ve been exclusively using Skylar and even joined the Scent Club, a $20 monthly subscription that offers shoppers a  limited-edition rollerball every month, as well as points and discounts. Through all of my Skylar testing endeavors, I’ve discovered six of my absolute favorite scents, and I’m sharing them below so you can start your own clean fragrance collection. 

Vanilla Sky

Everyone needs an effortless and comforting perfume, and for me, that’s Vanilla Sky. It’s a blend of cappuccino, vanilla, and caramelized cedar, but also has a note of jasmine that adds such a beautiful and fresh touch to it. To date, I’ve gone through multiple bottles of this spray and will continue to purchase it. Other shoppers love it just as much, saying, “This is the type of scent you can wear everyday and not get sick of.” 

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com

Honeysuckle Dream

My favorite scents are the ones that conjure up memories, and Honeysuckle Dream reminds me of summer days and the plants that used to grow near my house. The honeysuckle brings a sweetness to the scent, while notes of pear leaves, lily, and orange flower add brightness and create a more elevated floral fragrance. It’s also a customer-favorite for good reason. “Honeysuckle Dream is a scent that sent me back to my childhood of roaming my mother's garden of vegetables and flowers,” said one shopper. “It’s one of those scents that makes you nostalgic at first smell.”

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com

Lime Sands

One of Skylar’s newest scents, Lime Sands, is the perfect summertime fragrance. One customer wrote that the scent is “a creamy, dreamy lime coconut that smells like the beach and ocean while you drink a piña colada,” and I definitely agree. It’s also reminiscent of sipping a margarita, thanks to the notes of lime, sea salt, and coconut water. 

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com

Capri Summer

For a fresh squeeze of citrus, Capri Summer is a beautiful option. Full of bergamot, neroli, blood orange, and a hint of grapefruit, the scent is vivid and fruity while still being subtle. “I'm constantly complimented and asked the name of the fragrance,” wrote a reviewer, and I’m ready for that same kind of attention. The best part? It lasts well throughout the day.

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com

Peach Fields

Before I switched to clean perfumes, one of my favorites was Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne, so when Skylar launched Peach Fields, I was shocked that I loved it even more. The sweetness of the peach is balanced by a light floral note of osmanthus, the warmth of vanilla, and the depth of sandalwood. “I absolutely love how juicy this fragrance is,” said one shopper, who added that it’s “as if you bit into a fresh peach.” If you enjoy elevated, sugary scents, then this is the one for you. 

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com

Pink Canyon

With over 500 reviews and an almost-perfect five-star rating, Pink Canyon has earned its spot as one of Skylar’s top scents. I reach for it almost daily, as it’s a vibrant, feminine cologne with grapefruit, pink salt, and cedar notes. I love that it works across every season and occasion while being perfect for everyday wear and special moments alike. “This is one of my favorite scents,” said a Pink Crayon fan. “It works perfect for date night as well as out running errands.” 

Shop now: $30–$90; skylar.com