Nobody's Child is known for its dresses - it's constantly under the spotlight for serving up some of the best dresses for every occasion in the business and we have lost count of the amount of times one of the brand's budget-friendly designs has gone viral after being spotted on Sienna Miller or some other similarly notable celebrity or influencer. We make a play for the website when we're in need of a wedding guest dress or a pretty blouse. Rarely, though, do we think of Nobody's Child when it comes to perfume. But we should.
Last year (September in case you were wondering), Nobody's Child debuted its first fragrance collection with a pretty soft launch - there were some mumblings about it in the industry, but not the sort of hype you'd expect might accompany the first foray into fragrance for one of the UK's best-loved high street brands. This year though, the penny seems to have dropped alongside Nobody's Child's new solid perfume offering - two beautiful scents housed in small, tastefully designed, slide-to-the-side compacts - a godsend for anyone who depends on regular fragrance reapplications on-to-go for a mental pick-me-up.
Everything you need to know about each Nobody's Child perfume
There are four scents in the range - Selene (a beautiful blend of green tea, eucalyptus and fresh florals - my personal favourite), Rhea (a sweet, vanilla-laden scent for grown-ups that's also available as a solid perfume), Iris (a zesty, citrus scent) and Karpo (all balmy bergamot and mandarin available as a solid perfume). Each regular eau de parfum comes in a 50ml bottle, in a beautifully illustrated box and each solid perfume comes similarly packaged and complete with an extra refill. The real draw of this range though? The price. Each eau de perfume costs £24 for 50ml and each solid perfume costs £28 including an extra refill. Considering the quality of each scent (they smell far more expensive than they are), the packaging and the staying power (which although not as lingering as a heavy perfume is still pretty decent), these have to be one of the best scent finds on the high street.
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What the brand says: 'Earth the moon. A universal symbol of femininity. Light and fresh, a delicate combination of green tea, lemon and eucalyptus are blended with a touch of sweet-smelling jasmine. Bask in the glow.'
What we know: Still floral smelling, still feminine but revitalising, this scent goes hard on green, spa-worthy notes like lemon and eucalyptus. The jasmine notes add prettiness - it's a perfume that's made for spring.
Annie Vischer, beauty director, says: 'By far my favourite Nobody's Child scent, which is no surprise. I'm head over heels for any scent that brings green tea notes into the equation, so much so that I walk into Lululemon stores purely for a hit of their signature green-tea-laden store scent. Nobody's Child's Selene scent is airy, feminine and clean-smelling. The sort of stuff I want to douse myself in while I'm still fresh from the shower. Would recommend.'
Pros
- A fresh, revitalising scent.
- Great value for money.
- Beautiful packaging.
Cons
- Less staying power than a heavier perfume.
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What the brand says: 'Nature goddess. Worshipped for her fruitfulness. Bursting with subtle sweetness, notes of raspberry, apple and coconut are grounded by a soft sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla infused essence. A quietly confident combination.'
What we know: It's soft, creamy and subtly sweet. A light misting is all you need. You get a hit of forest fruits first - the apples and raspberries - and this dies down to a wave of sweet coconut and vanilla and warm woody notes.
Annie Vischer, beauty director, says: 'If you were a vanilla body spray devotee at school, this scent will pull at your heart strings. Its soft take on sweetness and woody base notes deliver something nostalgic - it's a comforting, more-ish scent.'
Pros
- A grown-up take on a sweet scent.
- Beautiful packaging.
- Great value for money.
Cons
- Less staying power than you'd expect from an eau de parfum.
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What the brand says: 'Rainbow goddess. A heavenly sign of love & hope. Soft and zesty, a mood-boosting infusion of citrus and bergamot comes crafted with dewy and delicate jasmine notes. Instantly uplifting.'
What we know: It's a steal at £24 for a 50ml bottle. If you make a play for green and fresh fragrances - ie. you love Jo Malone London's Lime, Basil & Mandarin - then this will tick a few perfume boxes for you. It's uplifting and mood-boosting.
Annie Vischer, beauty director, says: 'If you're after a scent that's going to put a spring in your step, then look no further. It's zingy and sparkling, there's a pretty floral side to it too, but nothing powdery. It smells like summer.'
Pros
- Zesty, great for citrus scent fans.
- Great value for money.
- Beautiful packaging - a great gift.
Cons
- It's a lighter scent so you don't get the staying you'd expect from an eau de parfum.
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What the brand says: 'A solid perfume with notes of mandarin bergamot and neroli. Formulated with responsibly sourced plant based wax, shea butter, moisturising jojoba and baobab seed oil.'
What we know: A solid perfume housed in a weighty yet dinky slide-to-the-side compact, this solid perfume is a must for regular short-haul travellers. A beautiful blend of bergamot, neroli, mandarin and sandalwood, this is a sophisticated summery scent.
Annie Vischer, beauty director, says: 'I'm usually sceptical when it comes to solid perfume iterations - there's something about the instant gratification of a liquid spritz, but the balmy notes of the fragrance itself here work so well with its balmy consistency and reapplications become pretty addictive.'
Pros
- Doesn't count towards your liquids allowance on a flight.
- A great handbag addition.
- Beautiful, summery scent.
- You get an extra refill included with your purchase.
Cons
- You don't get the instant hit of fragrance you do with a regular fragrance.
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What the brand says: 'Nature goddess. Worshipped for her fruitfulness. Bursting with subtle sweetness, notes of raspberry, apple and coconut are grounded by a soft sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla infused essence. A quietly confident combination.'
What we know: It's Nobody's Child solid perfume version of the Rhea scent from their core fragrance collection, a balmy muddling of raspberry, apple, coconut and woody notes, all housed in a weighty slide-to-the-side compact that's ideal for perfume reapplications on-the-go.
Annie Vischer, beauty director, says: 'I'm a big fan of Nobody's Child's regular Rhea fragrance and think it works well as a solid perfume too - it almost smells warmer as a balm. And I'm fast becoming a convert to solid perfumes too - you can reapply your fragrance mid-commute, for example, without earning yourself a wave of 'tut's from fellow passengers.
Pros
- The sweetness of the scent works well as a solid perfume.
- Beautiful packaging.
- Your purchase includes a refill pod.
Cons
- You don't get the stayingpower of a regular eau de parfum.
Annie Vischer is beauty director at Grazia. Annie was previously beauty editor across a number of lifestyle titles at TI Media (now Future Plc) including Woman & Home magazine and Feel Good You.
