Harry Styles is the heartthrob of millions of young women around the world. He is known globally for his bohemian style, cheeky good looks, and easy charm. Storming into international superstardom with the boy band One Direction, Harry has a unique voice and style that is far older than his real age. Whatever perfume Harry Styles wears, you can be sure it will reflect his personality and confidence.
He’s got the X-Factor
Born in the United Kingdom in 1994, Harry was always destined for great things. He first started singing in school competitions. In 2010, he tried out for X-Factor.
Although he was eliminated early on, the judges decided to bring him back to form One Direction with Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. This proved to be a stroke of genius, with One Direction becoming one of the biggest bands in the world, securing 200 awards and hundreds of millions of record sales.
Harry was essential to the band’s success, with his style throwing back to an earlier era of British music. For example, his style evokes memories of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and Queen, with his laidback rockstar nature, good looks, cheeky personality, and unique voice.
Going it alone
In 2016, One Direction went on indefinite hiatus. However, Harry, ever a showman, didn’t take a break. Instead, he went on to produce ‘Sign of the Times’, one of 2017’s biggest hit pop songs. He has more albums planned and will be going on tour in 2020.
Harry’s style is a mix of unconventional and classic, mixing traditional British elements with modern touches. He always appears casual and confident, but perfectly put together.
Harry Styles is clearly the kind of man who would also pay attention to his perfume to make sure it compliments the image he wants to present to the world.
This leads to the interesting question:
What perfume does Harry Styles wear? Let’s find out!
The ultimate Muse
Harry Styles is known for his love of experimenting with fashion and gender. It is probably because of this that he is the face of Gucci’s new Mémoire d’une Odeur. His presence gives star power to this invigorating new campaign and collection.
Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is a gender-neutral perfume, suitable for a man or a woman to wear. This is reflected in the simple green tones of the column-like bottle, which is deliberately neither male nor female.
Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur was released in late 2019. Perfume genius Alessandro Michele created this perfume.
As the representative for the campaign, and proud advocate for its image, Harry would definitely wear Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur. In fact, he has even said he likes to wear it to bed!
But does he really wear Mémoire? “All the time,” he says assuredly, before adding slyly: “I sleep in it.”
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Notes and Longevity
Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is a unique and brave scent, much like Harry himself. Gucci created a whole new fragrance category in the top note for this perfume. This new category, Mineral, is an airy, musky mix of scents that makes Mémoire d’une Odeur stand out.
It includes notes of chamomile and Gucci’s exclusive Indian Coral Jasmine Nature Print. These scents are combined with cedar and sandalwood, giving the perfume a fascinating depth and complexity. The resulting perfume can be worn by either a man or a woman, with each wearer giving the scent their own personal touch.
Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is a moderately lasting perfume on most skin.
Occasions
With its light but complex flavor, Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is a warm-weather perfume. It is the kind of perfume Harry Styles would wear for daytime events in the sun. Picnics, lunches, and any type of daytime event would be suitable and gives the perfume a chance to stand out.
Its light playful flavor makes it perfect for a springtime perfume when you want to be a bit cheeky in your fashion choices. This perfume is too subtle for an evening event or special occasion.
Fashion forward
Harry Styles is known for his ability to mix classic looks with a touch of modern, and for taking risks with what he wears. It is no surprise then that Versace Dylan Blue is a perfume that Harry Styles would wear.
Released in 2016, Versace Dylan Blue is an update to the Versace Pour Homme Collection originally released in 2013. The bottle has the clean, traditional design of a men’s perfume, in rich deep blue.
However, it also features a slightly architectural design and a striking gold embossed Medusa seal, and a golden cap, which lifts it into a modern style and makes it look edgier.
This design feature is very similar to that of Harry Style’s heavy navy coat in his iconic video for ‘Sign of the Times’.
Notes and Longevity
Versace Dylan Blue is a very male scent, with a slight woody sweetness rather than a spicy flavor. It has top notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and fig, which give it a fresh and aquatic tone. The heart is violet, papyrus wood, patchouli, pepper, and ambrox, giving it a woody aroma. Finally, the base brings the honeyed notes of musk, tonka bean, and incense.
The final scent is exactly what you might imagine would suit a good-looking bohemian rebel like Harry Styles.
Versace Dylan Blue is a long-lasting perfume. It should last on most men for the whole day or event.
Occasions
The freshness and pleasant aroma of Versace Dylan Blue means you could wear it to pretty much any occasion or at any time of the year.
The only time it might not be suitable is winter when it is perhaps a bit too light and fresh to carry much weight in the cold.
If you are looking for a perfume that is flexible for any need, then Versace Dylan Blue is suitable. This is probably why Harry Styles wears this perfume, as it is perfect for someone who travels a lot and wants to keep their luggage down but style up.
Inspired by another rebel
Sauvage Christian Dior for Men is now one of Christian Dior’s most iconic scents. This is especially because it was advertised by Johnny Depp, an actor known for his looks, charm, and cheekiness, much like Harry Styles.
Launched in 2015, Sauvage Christian Dior for Men is inspired by wild open spaces and stark natural beauty. The bottle shows this inspiration, black melding into grey and clear at the bottom, like the gradient in the night sky. It is a perfectly round bottle, with elegant lines etched into the bottle lid.
Francois Demachy, Dior’s in-house perfumer, created Sauvage Christian Dior for Men.
Notes and Longevity
Sauvage Christian Dior for Men has a fresh and cool fragrance. It has top notes of bergamot and ambrox, with a woody tone that captivates the nose. There are also citrusy and musky undertones that give it an edge of spice.
This perfume is long-lasting, so will last all day and not need to be reapplied.
Occasions
Sauvage Christian Dior for Men is extremely flexible and could be worn at any time of the day or night. However, it would be particularly good for an evening event, especially for a nice date, with its warm allure and sensuous tones. It has a bold scent that is not easily forgotten. It would work particularly well on a man in his thirties or forties who wants to dress conservative but hint at a depth and rebel underneath.
Harry Styles is one of the most iconic pop stars out of Britain in the past few years. Youthful, edgy and intriguing, he would wear perfume that stands out.
What other perfume do you think Harry Styles would wear?