Quiz № 02
Which Era of Girlhood Is Your Perfume?
Smell is the fastest way back in time. One sniff and you're thirteen again, sharing a glitter roll-on at a sleepover. Find out which chapter of girlhood your perfume belongs to.
8 questions · 2 min · Nostalgia
Peak nostalgia
8 questions · 2 min
Grab your gel pens.
Eight questions about the girl you were — and the woman you're becoming. Pick the answer that feels most like you.
Question 01
Your ringtone, circa forever:
Question 02
Pick a sleepover snack.
Question 03
What's on your bedroom wall?
Question 04
Your away message would say:
Question 05
Pick a bag.
Question 06
A perfect Friday night:
Question 07
Pick a body product.
Mixing your result…
Scratch the foil to reveal your result
Your girlhood era
The Lip-Gloss Era
Sparkly, sugary and fully unbothered.
You never lost your inner tween — and honestly, good. Your perfume should feel like a candy-coloured mall trip with your best friend: fruity, sweet and a little bit extra. Fun is not a phase.
Notes to look for
- strawberry
- raspberry
- cotton candy
- white peach
- pink pepper
- sugared musk
Wear it for
Girls' nights, concerts, birthdays, and any day that needs a little glitter.
Your girlhood era
The Diary Era
Dreamy, soft and secretly very deep.
You were the girl with the lock-and-key diary and a feeling about everything. Your scent is soft and a little powdery — like old books, violets and the inside of a jewellery box. Quiet, romantic, and completely yours.
Notes to look for
- violet
- iris
- lavender
- white tea
- cedarwood
- soft paper musk
Wear it for
Rainy days, bookstores, journalling sessions and quiet coffee dates.
Your girlhood era
The First-Apartment Era
Grown-up, fresh, and finally on her own.
You've got a lease, a favourite grocery store and a plant you're keeping alive (mostly). Your perfume should feel like a clean, sunny apartment with fresh sheets: bright citrus, green fig and soft woods. Independent never smelled so good.
Notes to look for
- bergamot
- fig
- green tea
- linen musk
- cedar
- neroli
Wear it for
Work days, hosting, errands and every 'I did that myself' moment.
Your girlhood era
The Soft-Life Era
Slow mornings, silk sheets and zero stress.
You've done the hustle — now you choose peace. Your scent is creamy and luxurious, like warm skin after a holiday swim: sandalwood, jasmine and a touch of coconut. It says 'I take care of myself' without saying a word.
Notes to look for
- sandalwood
- jasmine
- coconut milk
- salted skin
- vanilla orchid
- amber
Wear it for
Holidays, spa days, slow Sundays and fancy dinners you didn't have to cook.
Good to know
A little extra credit
The fun facts we’d have printed in the margins of the magazine.
Why does smell bring back memories so strongly?
Your sense of smell is wired closely to the parts of the brain that handle emotion and memory. That's why a single spritz of a body spray you wore at 14 can transport you straight back to a school hallway.
Can I wear a 'younger' scent as an adult?
Of course. There's no age limit on strawberries and sugar. A lot of modern perfumes take fun, fruity notes and balance them with musk or woods so they feel playful but grown-up.
What's a scent memory journal?
It's just a page where you write down smells that make you feel something — your grandma's kitchen, a hotel lobby, the first rainy day of spring. Over time it shows you exactly which notes you love.
Is this quiz scientific?
Not even a little. It's pure nostalgia and fun. If your result made you smile, it worked.
Keep going
One more quiz? Obviously.
Quiz 01 · 8 questions · 2 min
Floral, sweet, fresh or musky? Eight tiny questions, one very accurate answer.
Quiz 03 · 8 questions · 2 min
Romantic, main character, mystery or sunshine? How you wear it says it all.
Quiz 04 · 8 questions · 2 min
Need calm, confidence, comfort or joy? Find the notes to reach for when you need a lift.