Kendall Jenner's Favorite Fragrance Brand Lives Up to the Hype

Growing up, I never would have foreseen that I would become a perfume-lover. My mom has a sensitive nose, so I always shied away from wearing fragrances because they would often make her complain of headaches. Now, however, I've got a dresser covered in perfume bottles, and I never leave the house without spritzing on my favorite scent of the moment — even if I'm just going outside for a walk around the block.

I usually find new fragrances to love out in the wild — I often stop strangers and ask what they're wearing — but my most recent obsession is a recommendation from Kendall Jenner herself. (OK, Jenner didn't, like, text me or anything, but I saw her posting about a fragrance from accessories brand By Far on her Instagram account.) Her favorite from the brand is the By Far Draydream of a Bingo Queen ($250), but I fell in love with the By Far Daydream of Someone I Knew ($250).

By Far Draydream of a Bingo Queen

From

$250

$250 at byfar.com

By Far Daydream of Someone I Knew

From

$250

$250 at byfar.com

If you're in the market for a new summer scent, keep reading to check out my full review of the fragrance.

I picked my fragrance at the By Far store in Los Angeles, so I had the opportunity to test out all of the available scents. Every time I thought I had settled on the one I wanted, I ended up liking the one I tested right after it even better. In the end, I was waffling between two different options, but I went with Daydream of Someone I Knew because I felt energized when I inhaled it.

It has top notes of earl grey tea and amber, heart notes of jasmine and rose, and an oakmoss base. It's technically a floral scent, but it isn't powdery and doesn't smell like you just walked into your grandma's living room — plastic couch covers and all. It's light and airy, and it leaves me smelling like the best version of myself: sweet and lighthearted (two words most people would not use to describe me).

Besides the fact that it smells amazing, the packaging is 10/10. The perfume bottle doubles as a keychain, which you can clip to your favorite bag or just leave on your vanity. Whenever I travel, this is always my go-to perfume to bring with me. It's 3.3 oz., so I can fly with it, which means I just hook it onto my carry-on and I'm ready to go. I opted to get the charm in my favorite color, orange, but there are a bunch to choose from: green, beige, pink, white, and purple.

Using this perfume is just like any other — spray it on your pulse points, then walk out the door. However, I like to follow a couple tips to make sure the scent lasts all day. I moisturize daily, but I always make sure to layer on the lotion right before I spritz this perfume — preferably an unscented product, unless I know it's a scent that layers well with this specific fragrance.

From there, I spray on my pulse points: my neck, my wrists, behind my ears, my cleavage, and my hair. (If I'm going out, I usually spray underneath my shirt as well as my lower back.) I love spritzing my clothes as well, because I find that this scent in particular lasts very long on my tops, which is great for making sure I smell nice for hours on end.

I recently learned that there is a difference between eau de parfums, eau de toilettes, and eau de colognes. Eau de parfums have the highest concentration of fragrance oil, which usually means they are a bit heavier (and often last longer). I've found that I prefer eau de parfums, but if you're looking for something really light, you might want to consider an eau de toilette.

Priced at $250, this is not an inexpensive fragrance; however, it's worth it if you consider what you get. A similar luxury fragrance will run you around $200 for 50ml, but this perfume gets you double the amount (100ml) for just a little bit more cost wise. Plus, the bottle isn't just a bottle — it's also an accessory.

Rating:

★★★★★