If the weird girls of cinema were a perfume, this is what they would be The fragrances that best represent you

Being passionate about both cinema and perfumes, I’ve often wondered: if the weird girls from the big screen were a fragrance, which one would they be? Those slightly strange, out-of-the-box girls many call “too much”: too quiet, too intense, too unique. Just like certain perfumes. Their stories and personalities seem made to inspire their very own olfactory pyramid.

Maya and Anna from Pen15: Angel Powder by Borntostandout

Maya and Anna, the protagonists of Pen15, perfectly embody the school “weird girls”: clumsy, exaggerated, endearingly awkward, experiencing adolescence with a hunger for life bigger than themselves. I associate them with Angel Powder by Borntostandout, a fragrance opening with a curious nail polish note that recalls those slightly empty but special moments with friends, chatting and laughing while painting nails. Then come sweet cotton candy, raspberry, and a light vanilla, evoking their innocence and the joy of their adventures.

India Stoker: Yuzuyakuza by Spiritica

India is quiet, intense, with a darkness that almost hypnotizes. Fragile on the outside but filled with tension and strength inside. I imagine her perfectly paired with Yuzuyakuza by Spiritica. It opens with fresh citrus notes and gunpowder, reminiscent of her days hunting with her father. The heart reveals petrichor, ink, cherry blossom, and asphalt, vividly telling the film’s story. Leather notes recall the shoes her uncle gave her each year, while incense and mahogany lend the scent a mysterious and deep vibe, just like India’s character.

Layla from Buffalo 66: Bubble Bath by Maison Martin Margiela

Layla is a quintessential weird girl: naive, sweet, with a delicate and almost suspended aura. Even in the most absurd situations, she remains herself, with a calmness and tenderness that surprise. The scent that immediately comes to mind is Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela, which reminds me of the scene where Billy and Layla take a bath together, and he shows vulnerability for the first time. It smells clean, as the name says, with notes of soap, coconut, white musk, and lavender: soft and comforting, perfect to express Layla’s sweetness.

Lux from The Virgin Suicides: Age of Innocence by Toskovat

Lux is the perfect mix of innocence and rebellion. Fragile yet bold, she embodies that suspended moment between childhood and adolescence, when everything seems sweet but there’s also something dark lurking underneath. For her, I think of Age of Innocence by Toskovat: it opens with sweet scents like bubblegum, cotton candy, and strawberry, evoking light adolescence. But then stronger notes emerge, like gasoline and rubber, telling of her rebellious and dangerous side.

Veronica from Heathers: The Smell of The Moon by Eau de Luna

Veronica has a strong and playful character, though sometimes she makes questionable choices. The Smell of the Moon Eau de Space by Eau de Luna features notes of gunpowder, fire, and smoke that recall the film’s intense atmosphere (no spoilers!).

Pearl: Rosenrot Intense by Rammstein

Rosenrot Intense by Rammstein could be Pearl in a bottle: notes of blood recall the deaths she caused, while Bulgarian rose tells of her fragility, desire to be loved, and the unstoppable drive to achieve her goal. Animalic notes, combined with musk and oak, reflect her deep bond with the rural life she tries to escape. Rosenrot Intense is intense, wild, and complex, just like Pearl.

Iris from Companion: Dent de Lait by Serge Lutens

Iris is a companion robot fighting for her freedom and identity in a world trying to control her. Dent de Lait by Serge Lutens perfectly captures this contradiction: the fresh, metallic opening reflects her artificial nature, while milk and heliotrope evoke a purity and innocence Iris seems to want to protect no matter what.

Darius from Safety Not Guaranteed: Le Messager by Courrèges

Darius is a curious and determined girl, also an intern at a magazine in Seattle. This detail made me think of Le Messager by Courrèges: the fresh and citrusy bergamot represents her energy and desire to discover new things, while the ink note recalls her job as a journalist and passion for writing.