10 Black-Owned Fragrances You Need In Your Life
In honor of Black Fragrance Week, it’s only right that we highlight some of the best Black-owned fragrance companies around. These brands bring culture, creativity, and style to every scent. Each fragrance tells a story and carries energy you can feel. Supporting these companies is a way to celebrate Black excellence while discovering your next signature scent.
Brown Sugar Babe
The secret to smelling amazing all day? A luxe oil after you moisturize, and “Brown Sugar Babe” has 40 different ones to choose from. They also carry perfume oils for the perfect layering combo and diffuser oils to make your home smell incredible. Makaeda Gibbons was on the hunt for some relief from the daily stress of work and found her solution in calming fragrances.
Fridays With Tab + Chance
Tabitha Brown and her husband, Chance, share a little love with their fragrance brand, Fridays With Tab+Chance. The line has a scent for him and one for her, making it the perfect gift for couples who like to match on date night. Her Business blends bergamot, orange flower, baie rose, caramel, tonka bean, cocoa, vanilla, and musk. His Business features bergamot, grapefruit, cardamom, cocoa, suede, amber, and cedarwood.
Harlem Perfume Company
Every perfume from this brand is inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, telling Black stories through interconnected, instantly recognizable scents. The collection strikes the perfect balance of structure and sensuality, all crafted with premium ingredients. If you want to blind buy, Langston or Showgirl are great choices.
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Octavia Morgan
When you think of Octavia Morgan, just think Black girl luxury in a bottle. With the prominent issue of sensitive skin in mind for African American women, each fragrance is cleanly created without compromising the longevity, depth, or presence. When you need a confidence boost, let Octavia Morgan be your go-to.
FORVR Mood
YouTube favorite Jackie Asamoah (née Aina) and her husband, Denis, are creating something special with FORVR Mood. The line covers the full spectrum of emotions, from calm, grounding moments to quiet self-care vibes, so there’s a scent for every mood. Can’t decide which one to try? Grab the Mood Discovery Set to sample all five and find your favorite.
Brown Girl Jane
Brown Girl Jane creates fragrances that are magnetic, unforgettable, and full of energy. Rooted in culture, memory, and movement, each scent carries a pulse. Pick from Chalet, High Tea, Carousel, Carnivale, Casino, or Casablanca; any choice is bound to become your signature scent.
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World of Chris Collins
Chris Collins’ love for fragrance started at home, watching his father take pride in smelling good. That passion led him to launch Chris Collins Fragrance, a collection of 14 scents that blend luxury, culture, and sensuality. Today, his brand is redefining luxury in the fragrance world, featured in iconic retailers and independent boutiques across the globe. That’s so iconic, you need one as a collector's item.
Fenty Beauty
Rihanna is known for smelling good, so who better to trust in this department? Fenty Eau De Parfum is made in Grasse, France, with top notes of musk, Bulgarian rose absolute, patchouli, and tangerine, which gives a balance between sweet and spicy. It’s bold and magnetic just like the “bad girl” herself.
Savior Faire
Savior Faire really got it right with the presentation of their product. The diaspora-inspired bottles and tops instantly spark your interest. The price point is also pretty affordable at $30 a bottle, and if you want to go big, you can get the entire collection for under $600.
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MOODEAUX
After racking up 10 years of storytelling experience, Brianna Arps decided to take her talents to the fragrance world, and she hasn’t looked back since. The award-winning brand MOODEAUX is an initiative to empower people become their best selves through the way they smell.
