If there’s one thing about Rihanna that just about everyone who graces her orbit can agree on, it’s that she smells amazing. Considering she’s a beauty mogul—lip gloss! Deep conditioner!—who’s dabbled in fragrance numerous times, it’s not surprising that she has great taste in fragrance. (Reb’l Fleur fans, if you know, you know.)
That said, few celebs have established their scent as part of their social DNA the way RiRi has. For decades, fans, editors, and her Hollywood colleagues have gushed about how uniquely captivating her scent is, including fellow stars like Lil Nas X, Jennifer Lawrence, and Cardi B (and yes, Rihanna herself has posted the evidence).
So, what’s the fragrance that makes her smell so good? Well, there isn’t one singular scent she swears by, but rather a small curation of luxury blends she constantly turns to. Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation.
Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum
Throughout the years, Kilian’s Love, Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum has become synonymous with Rihanna, making this powdery gourmand skyrocket in popularity. But what’s interesting is that Rihanna has never said herself that this is her favorite fragrance. So, where did this entanglement come from? According to reports, RiRi’s friend spilled the tea back in 2016 in a now-deleted video, where Rihanna can be heard in the background jokingly saying, “That’s some secret bullshit. I don’t even tell anyone what I wear.”
What’s in this fragrance that makes it so good that Rihanna herself wanted to gatekeep it? This hyper-sugary blend features a hefty dose of marshmallow and warm vanilla, with floral orange blossom and honeysuckle cutting through the sweetness.
Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum
Dior
J’adore Eau de Parfum
In 2024, Rihanna became the face of the iconic Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum, but her love for the luxury perfume goes back to her childhood, according to an interview with Vogue. “My mother worked in a perfume shop,” she said. “She used to always bring home the J’adore testers when they were almost empty, so there was always a bottle in the house. I have always loved this perfume.”