8 perfumes for true cowgirls The fragrances that evoke life on a ranch

There’s something magnetic about the Western aesthetic: the warm wind kicking up dust, worn leather jackets, blazing sunsets, and the freeing feeling after a gallop across the prairie. And perhaps thanks to Bella Hadid and the rodeo revival taking over social media, the cowgirl aesthetic is more alive than ever. But if all this could become a fragrance, what notes would it have? Probably leather, dry woods, dusty florals. A hint of tobacco, warm sand, and that sun-warmed skin feeling. Here are eight perfumes that capture this world.

8 cowgirl-inspired fragrances

Riders - Sarah Baker

Riders by Sarah Baker smells like real countryside. Think fresh grass, dry hay, and sun-warmed leather. It’s like galloping through green fields, with the scent of wild lily of the valley, worn leather, and a ripe peach lingering on your fingers. The base is deeper and a bit rugged, with notes of tobacco, vetiver, amber, and musk. A perfect blend of clean and lived-in.

Copper Skies - Kerosene

Copper Skies by Kerosene is warm, spicy, and incredibly enveloping. You immediately sense spices like clove and a sweet touch of amber and beeswax. The base reveals a green whiff of basil blended with deep cedar wood and lightly smoky tobacco. The result is a warm, spicy, subtly sweet fragrance that feels like a slow desert sunset.

Cosmic Cowboy - Perfumehead

Cosmic Cowboy is intense and distinctly unique. At first, you get cinnamon and a green-spicy blend of galbanum and angelica. Then comes the darker heart: whiskey, tobacco leaf, and iris, which adds warmth and creaminess. The dry-down leaves a sensual trail with black musk, amber, cocoa, and suede. Perfect if you're after a bold, nocturnal scent, part cowboy, part rockstar.

Santal 33 - Le Labo

Santal 33 by Le Labo smells of leather and sun-warmed dry wood. The sandalwood and leather bring that dry, warm edge, like a saddle left out in the sun. Cedar and cardamom add a spicy twist, while iris, violet, and amber lend a refined, slightly chypre quality.

1996 - Byredo

1996 by Byredo opens with fresh, spicy notes of juniper berries and black pepper, reminiscent of crisp country morning air. At its heart is a soft blend of iris, violet, and leather. The base is warm and enveloping, with patchouli, vanilla, and black amber.

Cowboy Grass - D.S. & Durga

Cowboy Grass by D.S. & Durga smells of dry grass and fresh countryside air. Notes of vetiver, sage, thyme, and damask rose create a green, clean, subtly spicy scent, just like riding through Far West landscapes. It’s a dry, natural, slightly rugged fragrance perfect for feeling free and close to nature.

Arizona - Proenza Schouler

Arizona by Proenza Schouler is bright and sunlit. It opens with vibrant citrus notes of tangerine, orange, and bergamot. At the heart are delicate, unexpected florals like cactus flower, jasmine, and rose, softened with a touch of strawberry. The base is warm and comforting thanks to iris, cashmeran, musk, and vanilla.

The Cobra & The Canary - Imaginary Authors

The Cobra & The Canary smells of warm leather and dry hay, with a fresh twist of lemon that keeps it light and lively. In the heart, iris adds a soft, chypre-like note, while leather and tobacco provide warmth and a rugged edge. It evokes a getaway in the American countryside: barns, prairies, and dusty roads at sunset.